Economic Development Strategy 2024-2028

Flood Experience Survey

Were you affected by flooding between August 2022 and March 2023? Natural Hazards Research Australia currently has an online survey looking for the Wentworth Shire community to share their flood experiences. Submissions also have the chance to win one of ten $150 Woolworths vouchers. 

Every story is important as there were a wide range of flood impacts. Not everyone who was affected will have had water in their home or business. You may have chosen to spend the night away due to flood concerns, or perhaps your access roads were cut off by floodwaters and you were isolated for a period of time – all of these experiences are relevant.   

Be part of improving preparedness and response for floods and reduce future flood risk. 

This independent research is conducted by Natural Hazards Research Australia with RMIT, Macquarie University, Monash University and will aid in improving community safety and resilience in future floods. 

Find out more and complete the survey at  https://bit.ly/sa-vic-nsw 

Junction Park Outdoor Fitness and Playground Equipment

NSW Murray and Lower Darling Regulated Water Sharing Plan Review

The Natural Resources Commission is conducting its statutory review of the Water Sharing Plan for the NSW Murray and Lower Darling Regulated Rivers Water Sources 2016 before it expires on 30 June 2026.

This is your chance to comment on whether the plan has achieved its environmental, social, economic and cultural outcomes. You are also invited to suggest any areas for improvement.

Have your say by 5:00pm on Sunday 25 February 2024.

For full details, visit: https://www.nrc.nsw.gov.au/water/wsp-reviews/home

Regional Drought Resilience Plan

Lower Murray-Darling water sharing plan replacement

The Department of Planning and Environment seeks comment from landowners, industry bodies and communities affected by this water sharing plan.

Public exhibition of the replacement plan commenced on 3 October 2023.

NSW Water would like to thank the participants of the public information session held in Dareton on 24 October. The presentation was recorded and can be viewed below.

There is still time to have your say by providing feedback by 11:59pm (AEDT) on Saturday 11 November 2023.

For further information on the draft replacement water sharing plan, visit the NSW Water website

Draft replacement Water Sharing Plan for the Lower Murray-Darling Unregulated River Water Source

The NSW GovernmentDepartment of Planning and Environment is seeking comment from landowners, industry bodies and communities affected by this water sharing plan.

Public exhibition of the draft replacement water sharing plan for the Lower Murray-Darling Unregulated River water source commenced on 3 October 2023.


You can have your say by providing feedback to the Department of Planning and Environment by midnight 11 November 2023.

Learn more and have your say

• Register to attend the webinar: 12pm, Tuesday 17 October

• Register to attend the face-to-face session in Dareton on Tuesday 24 October 2023

• Organise an individual phone call with a water planner

• Make a submission


If you require assistance reading documents from the website, please contact 1300 081 047 or water.enquiries@dpie.nsw.gov.au

Submissions close midnight 11 November 2023.

Information Session – ADFA Flying School Request

Information Session – ADFA Flying School Request

When: Tuesday 10 October, 5:30pm
Where: Wentworth Showgrounds Community Pavilion

An information session regarding the ADFA Flying School Request will be held on Tuesday 10 October at 5:30pm. Wentworth Shire Council invites members of the public to attend the informative session. Speakers from the ADFA Group, submission writers (up to Wednesday 4 October) and the authorised representatives of the petition will present to the session.

It should be noted that no decision will be made by Councillors at the information session. The request will be tabled in the closed session (as per Section 10A(2) of the Local Government Act 1993) of the Ordinary Council Meeting on Wednesday 18 October 2023.

Regional Drought Resilience Plan