New South Western Standard Bulletin

New South Western Standard Bulletin A local paper, created by locals 📰 The “STANDARD” was formed in 1979 by a group of volunteers following the closure of the local privately run newspaper.

Circulating in Wentworth, Curlwaa, Dareton, Buronga, Gol Gol, Pomona, Palinyewah, Pooncarie and the rich grazing and agricultural districts of the Murray, Lower Darling and Anabranch. A grant was obtained from the NSW Education Department to purchase a stenograph and several teachers used their typewriters. Production later moved to computers (donated) and printed commercially in a neighbouring to

wn. Transport of copy and return the following day of the printed pages was conducted by security firm on a voluntary basis. A retired photographer volunteered photos of local events, supplied on disk. Another group of volunteers assembled the pages and prepared mail outs for subscribers and delivery to various distribution points around the region. In 2018 a succession planning meeting was held to discuss the future operation and various changes were agreed to.

06/08/2025

Our doors will be closed today to pay our respects to CHAC Chair, Sharlene Knight.

We will reopen tomorrow as usual.

06/08/2025

Grab your copy of the New South Western Standard Bulletin today! 🎨

04/08/2025

Free and confidential pregnancy care services are available at Buronga HealthOne and Dareton Health Clinic
for residents in the Wentworth Local Government Area.

💜 A community Midwife and Aboriginal Health Worker are available to provide care throughout your pregnancy.
💜 We work in conjunction with a visiting doctor from the Mildura Base Public Hospital for your antenatal care and to support you through your birth.
💜 Families that we care for through their pregnancy will be offered postnatal care by our team, which can include home visits.

To arrange a free and confidential appointment, phone (03) 5021 7200 or 0448 627 917 and ask for Midwife Jesse or Aboriginal Health Worker Sheryl.

02/08/2025

Join a great team and help your community.

31/07/2025
31/07/2025

at the Australian Inland Botanic Gardens Mildura-Wentworth on Saturday and enjoy a Tractor Train Tour at 11.00am. The tour takes around 1 hour and is only $10 per Adult with special rates for children. Tickets are available in the Cafe. The temperature is predicted to be a lovely 17°C. 🌞

31/07/2025

and enjoy Friday August 1st in our beautiful Shire 🌞

30/07/2025

Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the installation of six new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, set to go live this August.

Located at the Midway Community Centre in Buronga, the Wentworth Visitor Centre, and the Wentworth Riverfront, these 22kW AC chargers offer reliable, accessible charging for all major EV models. Delivered in partnership with Chargefox and supported by the NSW Government through the EV Destination Charging Grant, this initiative enhances our local infrastructure while encouraging sustainable travel in the region.

Read more > https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/charge-ahead-wentworth-shire-council-launches-new-public-ev-chargers/

29/07/2025

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