Jo Rodda- Wentworth Shire Councillor

27/09/2026

Tonight & tomorrow night at the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens Mildura-Wentworth 🎼

Australian Inland Botanic Gardens (Magenta Woolshed)
5.30pm to late 27th & 28th
1183 River Rd, Buronga NSW 2739

Barbeque $10 per person
Dance $15 per person (tickets at door)

27th September | 7:00pm - 10pm
Half Shot Duo - Donella & Greg
Nicole Matthews
Gavin Chatelier

28th September | 7:00pm - 10pm
Lydia D’Lasselle
Joe Musico
Dwayne Elix
Mildura Country Music Festival - new

27/09/2026

A lovely afternoon at Wentworth Wharf at the Mildura Country Music Festival - new 🎼

24/09/2026

This afternoon Coomealla High School celebrated 50 years. Well done to all involved 👌

18/09/2026

Don't forget the 2026 Pooncarie Races Saturday 19th September

👇 2026 RACE DAY INFO👇
🏇 GATES OPEN at 11am - Entry is $30 for adults includes a race book (under 18’s free).
🏇 The forecast is for 30 degrees with light winds so be sure to pack your sun protection and stay hydrated.
🏇 Remember to bring CASH for bookmakers & catering. EFTPOS will be available for gate entry & bar/drink tickets, however it’s not always 100% reliable in the bush.
🏇 TICKETS are also available to purchase online at https://www.ticketebo.com.au/pooncarieraces
🏇 BAR opens at 11am - DRINK TICKETS will be sold separately (located in the white tent just past the horse stables), please purchase PRIOR to heading to the bar.
🏇 Strictly NO BYO alcohol or glass.
🏇 FASHIONS ON THE FIELD starts off with the kids events at 12.30pm (registrations open at 11.00am).
🏇 FIRST RACE kicks off at 1.10pm.
🏇 NO dogs/pets allowed.
🏇 The township SHUTTLE BUS runs from approximately 11.00am until 6.30pm (gold coin donation).
🏇 Please remember that due to the increased demand on our phone towers there will only be limited TELSTRA phone service on the day.
🏇 Camping available at the Multipurpose Park located on Cemetery Road, Pooncarie.

👇 2026 RACE DAY INFO👇

🏇 GATES OPEN at 11am - Entry is $30 for adults includes a race book (under 18’s free).

🏇 The forecast is for 30 degrees with light winds so be sure to pack your sun protection and stay hydrated.

🏇 Remember to bring CASH for bookmakers & catering. EFTPOS will be available for gate entry & bar/drink tickets, however it’s not always 100% reliable in the bush.

🏇 TICKETS are also available to purchase online at https://www.ticketebo.com.au/pooncarieraces

🏇 BAR opens at 11am - DRINK TICKETS will be sold separately (located in the white tent just past the horse stables), please purchase PRIOR to heading to the bar.

🏇 Strictly NO BYO alcohol or glass.

🏇 FASHIONS ON THE FIELD starts off with the kids events at 12.30pm (registrations open at 11.00am).

🏇 FIRST RACE kicks off at 1.10pm.

🏇 NO dogs/pets allowed.

🏇 The township SHUTTLE BUS runs from approximately 11.00am until 6.30pm (gold coin donation).

🏇 Please remember that due to the increased demand on our phone towers there will only be limited TELSTRA phone service on the day.

🏇 Camping available at the Multipurpose Park located on Cemetery Road, Pooncarie.

18/09/2026

Saturday 26 September | 9:45am to 11:45am.

Some of Australia's oldest road-going vehicles are heading to Wentworth.

The 2026 RACV Pre-05 Pioneers Rally will bring 28 historic vehicles to the region, all built before 1905. Entrants will travel from Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania, creating one of the largest gatherings of pioneer vehicles in Australia.

Don't miss the opportunity to see these rare vehicles up close at Strother Park, Wentworth (home of Big Yabbie "Herbie") from 9:45am to 11:45am on Saturday 26 September.

Owners will be available to answer questions and share the stories behind their vehicles, helping preserve an important part of motoring history for future generations.

📷 Bring your camera and enjoy a unique look at automotive innovation from more than a century ago.

18/09/2026

Congratulations to Mayor Daniel Linklater & Deputy Mayor Peter Crisp on being re-elected to lead our Council for the next two years

Wentworth Shire Mayor and Deputy Mayor re-elected unopposed

Wentworth Shire Council has re-elected Councillor Daniel Linklater as Mayor and Councillor Peter Crisp as Deputy Mayor unopposed at the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on Wednesday 16 September 2026.

Mayor Linklater has served as Mayor since 20 September 2023, following his service as Deputy Mayor from 10 January 2022. Deputy Mayor Crisp has served in the role since the start of the current Council term following the 2024 local government election.

Mayor Linklater thanked his fellow councillors for their confidence and said Council would continue to focus on sound decision-making, responsible governance and practical outcomes for residents across the Shire.

“It is an honour to continue serving as Mayor of Wentworth Shire. I look forward to working with Deputy Mayor Crisp, our fellow councillors and Council staff to represent our communities and progress the priorities of the Shire,” Mayor Linklater said.

Deputy Mayor Crisp also thanked his fellow councillors for their support and said he looked forward to continuing to assist the Mayor and Council in serving the community.

Pictured (L–R): Back row: Cr Michael Weeding, Cr Jon Armstrong, Cr Jo Rodda, Cr Brian Beaumont and Cr Greg Evans. Front row: Cr Susan Nichols, Mayor Cr Daniel Linklater, Deputy Mayor Cr Peter Crisp and Cr Jody Starick.

14/09/2026

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless”
There are so many wonderful volunteers in our community quietly going about their business of doing for our community.

Well the 2027 Australia Day Awards nominations are now open!
So why not nominate an individual, group or organisation that has made a significant contribution to the Wentworth Shire community?
Nominations close at 5:00pm on Friday 13 November 2026.
Award categories include:
• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Environmental Award
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Young Sportsperson of the Year
• Organisation of the Year

Nominees must be Australian citizens and agree to be nominated.
Self-nominations are not accepted. An individual, group or organisation only needs one nomination to be considered.

Submit a nomination online at wentworth.nsw.gov.au.
For further information, contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027.

2027 Australia Day Awards nominations open today

Do you know an individual, group or organisation that has made a significant contribution to the Wentworth Shire community? Nominate them for a 2027 Australia Day Award.

Nominations are open today, Saturday 12 September 2026, and close at 5:00pm on Friday 13 November 2026.

Award categories include:
• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Environmental Award
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Young Sportsperson of the Year
• Organisation of the Year

Nominees must be Australian citizens and agree to be nominated. Self-nominations are not accepted. An individual, group or organisation only needs one nomination to be considered.

Submit a nomination online at wentworth.nsw.gov.au.

For further information, contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027.

13/09/2026

So many fabulous things to do! Including the Mildura Country Music Festival - new at the Wentworth Wharf, 26th & 27th of September 🎼

31/08/2026

Under the NSW Government's new statewide Community Participation Plan which comes into effect tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September 2026, Wentworth Shire Council's current plan will be replaced.
Under the new State imposed plan there are number of things that residents need to be aware of!
Under the State Environmental Planning Policy (Exempt and Complying Development Codes) 2008, certain Complying development applications are not publicly exhibited as they meet specific development standards established for straight forward, low impact projects.
Therefore, there is no opportunity to provide feedback.
This means that for those development types, there will no notification to neighbours and no opportunity for Council to place conditions on a development application.
The document is available via the link in the original post below.
For examples of development types excluded from public exhibition, please see Table 6 on Page 24

From tomorrow, Tuesday 1 September 2026, a new statewide Community Participation Plan will come into effect, replacing Wentworth Shire Council’s current plan.

Finalised by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, this framework standardises public consultation requirements and exhibition timeframes for planning functions across New South Wales.

Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to view the new guidelines:
• Online: https://cl.s10.exct.net/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5ODF9AAoAAAAABEiPJxLW8CztFO-TtGxpY0o2Sge76WAkxqgAvlfumdZqNugmgk7wtRbl6ZknKy3UKt5t5Sy4aMbV5_8Du12_pHlLj7ufG7zA4lgzzw
• In person: At Council’s administrative office, 61 Darling Street, Wentworth.

Please note that Wentworth Shire Council is not responsible for preparing or approving the Statewide Community Participation Plan.

If you have any questions regarding how these changes apply locally, please contact Council’s Health and Planning department on (03) 5027 5027 or email [email protected].

27/08/2026

Our Wentworth Shire Libraries do some fabulous work! The crew have some wonderful programs coming up in the Wentworth, Dareton & Midway Libraries.
Make a booking and keep the kids entertained