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.
Support our community by voting online and celebrating what makes our town unique.
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 🚧
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:
Thank you for your patience while repairs were underway.
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.
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.
The Buronga EDS is currently undergoing maintenance.
Houseboat owners are directed to use the Dareton Effluent Disposal System until further advise from Council.
West Darling Arts has received $103,696 in funding over two years through the Australian Government’s Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.
This funding will support:
The employment of an Aboriginal Arts Officer
Expansion of services for Aboriginal artists in Far West NSW
Greater recognition of Indigenous arts both locally and nationally
West Darling Arts is seeking feedback from artists and organisations in the Far West to enhance engagement and support for Aboriginal artists. Have your say by completing their survey: https://bit.ly/42dWGYk
Voting for the 2025 National Awards for Local Government is open!
Wentworth Shire Council has entered the Wentworth Visitor Centre in this year’s National Awards, and we need YOUR vote to win. The project is in the Productivity through Infrastructure and the Outstanding Rural and Remote Council categories.
You will require an account to vote. Individuals can place 1 (one) vote per category and entries will be displayed in unique order to each voter.
The winner of each category will be the eligible project which receives the most votes during the voting period. Honourable mentions may also be awarded in some or all categories.
Voting closes 11:59pm, Monday 28 April 2025.
The National Awards highlight projects implemented by local governments that are innovative, display excellence, make a difference to their local communities, and have outcomes that are replicable across the country.
Want more info? Go to https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/nalg/ #NALG2025
