Contact Council
(incl. after hours emergencies)
(03) 5027 5027
(03) 5027 5000
PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
Locations
Wentworth Main Office
61 Darling Street WENTWORTH
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am-5pm
Midway Service Centre
3 Midway Drive BURONGA
Hours: Mon - Fri
8.30am–12pm & 1pm-5pm
Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee and Lower Darling-Baaka
/by Marketing & CommunicationsCommunity update from the NSW Government Department of Planning and Environment: Increased flows commencing today to support fish and river healthPlease be advised that water quality conditions are deteriorating in the Darling-Baaka River at, and below, Menindee due to high temperatures, and persistent stratification* which could lead to hypoxic conditions when the water mixes. Coupled […]
Pooncarie Road – project update
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council recommenced earthworks on the final 26.5 kilometres of unsealed road between Pooncarie and Menindee in July 2023, following 8 months of flood related delays. The $9.2 million project is jointly funded on a 50:50 basis with the Australian Government and NSW Government under the Growing Local Economies Fund with Office of Regional […]
Wentworth Shire Libraries is looking for feedback
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Libraries would like to receive feedback from community members and library visitors. Your feedback can help to tailor the future programs, events and services that the Libraries provide.
2023 Mayoral Election Results
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council has formally elected Councillor Daniel Linklater as Mayor and Councillor Susan Nichols as Deputy Mayor during the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Wednesday 20 September. The former Mayor of Wentworth Shire, Councillor Tim Elstone was congratulated by Mayor Linklater on his time in the role. “Tim is a consummate community man and […]
Bush Fire Danger Period & Fire Permits
/by Marketing & CommunicationsFrom Sunday 1 October 2023, the NSW Rural Fire Service Lower Western District Bush Fire Danger Period will commence and Fire Permits will be required to burn. Fire Permits are free and can be easily obtained by contacting the Fire Control Centre on (03) 5027 4422. For further information, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service […]
Wentworth Aerodrome/ADFA Group Flight Training Proposal – UPDATE 13 September 2023
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council will meet with submission makers whom have submitted concerns for the ADFA Group proposal, involving the use of Wentworth Aerodrome for circuit training of cadet pilots. The discussion between associated parties will be held on a date that is yet to be set. Following recent public conjecture regarding the proposal, Wentworth Shire […]
Wentworth Aerodrome/ADFA Group Flight Training Proposal
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council is in receipt of a Commercial in Confidence document from the Aerodynamic Flight Academy Group (ADFA), requesting consideration of a proposal for limited usage for a 3 month trial period of Wentworth Aerodrome for flight training purposes. The ADFA Group is a conglomeration of four flight training schools, being Pearson Aviation, Air […]
Enhanced Services and increased GP availability at CHAC Wentworth
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire celebrates new Australian Citizens
/by Marketing & CommunicationsEXERCISE ONLY – Exercise ‘Ballet’
/by Marketing & CommunicationsEmergency services in Wentworth Shire tested their skills on Wednesday 16 August at Wentworth Aerodrome while undertaking ‘Exercise Ballet’. The multi-agency emergency management exercise was conducted by Wentworth Shire LEMC with the aim of testing the capability, cooperation, coordination and communication between rescue agencies within the footprint of the Wentworth Shire LGA. In accordance with […]
Planet Ark’s Schools Tree Day – 28 July 2023
/by Marketing & CommunicationsLocation: Wentworth Ski Reserve Local students from Pomona and Wentworth Public Schools were encouraged to get out of the classroom and into nature for Planet Ark’s National Tree Day organised by Vanessa Anderson, Regional Landcare Coordinator – Schools (Wentworth based) for Western Landcare NSW. Students planted 140 native trees and shrubs on Friday 28 July […]
Council Connects – July 2023
/by Marketing & CommunicationsCouncil Connects is ready to view. Council Connects is produced monthly following the Ordinary Meeting of Council. ONLINE SUBSCRIPTION Want to keep up to date with projects and events in Wentworth Shire? Head to wentworth.nsw.gov.au/enews to join Council’s subscriber list. For further information, contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027 or email council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Council’s Financial Assistance Program is open for FY23/24
/by Marketing & CommunicationsApplications for the first round of funding for the 2023/24 financial year are now open. Community groups, school groups, charitable and not-for-profit organisations within our Shire should consider their funding requests for the 2023/24 financial year. To be considered at the August Ordinary Council Meeting, applications must be submitted to Council by Monday 31 July. […]
The Smoke Show BBQ & Smoked Meats Festival fires up in Wentworth
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWork Experience at Wentworth Shire Council
/by Marketing & CommunicationsFor the past week, Wentworth Shire Council has hosted Year 12 student Lachlan (aged 18) from Mildura Senior College. With a strong interest in Engineering, the team has shown Lachlan the day to day tasks as an Engineer. Following the week of experience, Council asked Lachlan the following; Interested in Work Experience with Wentworth Shire […]