Vote for Wentworth: 2025 NSW Tiny Tourism Town Finalist

Wentworth is a proud finalist in the Tiny Tourism Town category of the 2025 NSW Top Tourism Town Awards.
Voting is open now and closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 4 May.

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DA2025/069 – DWELLING WITH GARAGE & STORAGE SHED

DA2025/067 – BOUNDARY RE-ALIGNMENT

Buronga Houseboat Effluent Disposal System Reopened

Repairs to the Buronga Houseboat Effluent Disposal System (EDS) have now been completed following maintenance on Thursday 3 April.

Wentworth Shire Council advises that the system is once again operational and available for use.

Council thanks houseboat owners and operators for their patience during the closure and for using the Dareton EDS while works were underway.

🚧 COMMUNITY UPDATE – WENTWORTH BRIDGE NOW OPERATIONAL 🚧

🚧 COMMUNITY UPDATE – WENTWORTH BRIDGE NOW OPERATIONAL 🚧

Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to advise that the Wentworth Bridge is now fully operational following recent repairs.

Bridge lifts have resumed as per the standard schedule with a minimum of four hours’ notice:

Monday to Friday: 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm
Weekends & Public Holidays: 9.30am, 11.30am, 2.30pm, 5.00pm .

To book a bridge lift, please call (03) 5027 5027 and provide:

  • Date and time required
  • Bridge to be lifted
  • Caller’s name and mobile number
  • Captain’s name and mobile number
  • Vessel name and height

Thank you for your patience while repairs were underway.

DA2025/066 – DWELLING WITH GARAGE

Wentworth Houseboat Effluent Disposal System Reopened

Repairs to the Wentworth Houseboat Effluent Disposal System (EDS) in Adams Street have now been completed following fire damage to the gangway structure earlier this year.

Wentworth Shire Council advises that the system is once again operational and available for use.

Council thanks houseboat owners and operators for their patience during the closure and for using the Dareton EDS while works were underway.

DA2025/065 – MOVEABLE DWELLING WITH STORAGE SHED

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend

Wentworth Shire residents are reminded to set clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. The official change occurs at 3am on Sunday 6 April 2025.

This is also a timely reminder to check and replace smoke alarm batteries where needed.