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Vote for Wentworth Shire in the 2025 National Awards for Local Government

March 27, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

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.

VOTE HERE

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

Spontaneous Volunteers Resilience Mindset Training – Last Chance to Register!

March 26, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

Western Weed Survey

March 26, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

Western Weed Survey — Western Local Land Services (WLLS) want to hear from landholders in the Far West

They are coordinating a survey to determine the presence, spread and density of 4 priority weeds in the Far West, with the findings to assist in the planning of on-ground weed control works and future initiatives.

The 4 priority weeds are:

Hudson Pear (Cylindropuntia pallida)

Jumping Cholla (Cylindropuntia fulgida)

Boxing Glove Cactus (Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata)

Mesquite (Prosopis)

As part of the survey, WLLS will be contacting landholders via phone and undertaking on-ground inspections.

Want to get involved? An online survey is also available for landholders to complete, which will also be followed up with a phone call: https://bit.ly/4bFXg4e

For further information about the Western Weed Survey, contact WLLS on 1300 795 299 or via admin.western@lls.nsw.gov.au.

🚨 Telstra Network Disruption – Planned Outage 🚨

March 24, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

🚨 Telstra Network Disruption – Planned Outage 🚨

Telstra will be completing a power upgrade on its mobile site servicing Ellerslie, which will result in temporary disruptions to Telstra mobile coverage during the day.

📅 When?
🔹 Thursday 27 March 2025

💡 What You Need to Know:
✅ Telstra mobile customers will receive SMS notifications about the planned works.
✅ Landline, NBN internet services, and mobile coverage from other providers will NOT be affected.
✅ This outage is not related to last week’s unplanned outage in Ellerslie.

📱 Stay Connected During the Outage:
🔹 Enable Wi-Fi Calling on your mobile phone to continue making and receiving calls while connected to Wi-Fi.
🔹 Business owners should check with their bank about connecting EFTPOS terminals to NBN or Wi-Fi to avoid transaction delays.

🔗 Stay updated: www.telstra.com.au/outages

📞 Need assistance?
📧 Telstra Contact: Telstranwvic@team.telstra.com
📞 Steve Tinker, Regional General Manager: 0428 538 695

Saturday 22 March 2025

March 22, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

Spontaneous Volunteers Resilience Mindset Training – Learn to Lead When It Matters Most

March 19, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

Saturday 15 March 2025

March 15, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

Official Opening of the Wentworth Visitor Centre

March 12, 2025/by Marketing & Communications

Official Opening of the Wentworth Visitor Centre

Wentworth Shire Council extends its sincere gratitude to all who attended the official opening of the Wentworth Visitor Centre today. The event was officiated by The Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, Minister for Local Government, and attended by current and former Mayors, Councillors, representatives from neighbouring councils, Helen Dalton MP and members of the local community.

Guests enjoyed a captivating Indigenous performance by the Thuukalu Dancers before the celebration concluded with a morning tea.

The Wentworth Visitor Centre, located at 61 Darling Street, Wentworth, is a state-of-the-art facility that centralises essential Council services, the Wentworth Library, Visitor Information Centre, Council Chambers, and dedicated community spaces. This project was made possible through funding from both State and Federal Government grant programs, and Council acknowledges and appreciates this vital support.

Council is proud of this modern, accessible, and inclusive facility that will serve the Wentworth Shire community for many years to come.

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