News and Media Releases

Spontaneous Volunteers Resilience Mindset Training – How to Build Confidence in a Crisis

Saturday 08 March 2025

Official Opening of the Wentworth Visitor Centre

Wentworth Shire Council is delighted to announce the official opening of the Wentworth Visitor Centre, located at 61 Darling Street, Wentworth. The opening ceremony will take place on Wednesday, 12 March 2025 commencing at 10:00am, and will be officiated by The Hon. Ron Hoenig MP, Minister for Local Government. The Wentworth Visitor Centre is a […]

Anabranch Mail Road formation/drainage works

Arumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.

Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)

Arumpo Road Edge Widening

Arumpo Road sealing has commenced
Contractors commenced sealing the first 13 kilometre section of Arumpo Road on Monday 18 November 2024.

Key project details:
24.52km section of road upgrades including 2 x 100mm sub base layers with 25 pieces of plant utilised on the project
Works commenced in June 2024
Expected completion of March 2025
Funding consists of $5 million (Australian Government) and $1.25 million (NSW Government)

Spontaneous Volunteers Resilience Mindset Training – How to Train Your Mind to Take Action

Saturday 01 March 2025

Project EnergyConnect – Construction Update – Dinawan Camp Expansion

The EnergyConnect project team are continuing to advance construction activities on the transmission line from Buronga to Dinawan near Bundure, NSW. As part of this work, Elecnor is expanding its accommodation camp at Dinawan to increase its workforce on construction activities in the area. From mid-March 2025, there will be an additional 80 beds at […]

Child Car Seats & Restraints Workshop

Saturday 22 February 2025

AusFly 2025 Community Day Returns to Wentworth – Bigger and Better Than Ever

Regional Tourism Industry Strengthening Program

Murray Regional Tourism will provide digital assets for upcoming, complimentary courses designed to support and strengthen tourism and hospitality businesses across the region. These materials include details on the following programs: AI for Tourism & Hospitality Business Presenter: John HallSessions: Beginning 10 April 2025Focus: Leveraging AI for daily operations, marketing, and sustainability, tailored specifically for […]

Make sure your child is safe

Make sure your little passengers are properly secured in an approved child car seat for their age and size before heading out on the road. https://www.childcarseats.com.au/

Bus Safety Week – Monday 17 – Sunday 23 February 2025

Monday 17 – Sunday 23 February 2025 is Bus Safety Week! Buses are large, heavy vehicles. They can’t stop quickly and have large blind spots than other vehicles. Whether you’re out walking, riding or driving, Be Bus Aware.

Saturday 15 February 2025