Wentworth Shire

This article is about the local government area. For the regional town, see Wentworth, New South Wales.

Wentworth Shire
New South Wales
Location in New South Wales
Coordinates34°05′S 141°54′E / 34.083°S 141.900°E / -34.083; 141.900
Population7,453 (LGA 2021)[1]
 • Density0.26/km2 (0.67/sq mi)
Established23 January 1879[2]
Area26,269 km2 (10,142.5 sq mi)
MayorDaniel Linklater (Independent)
Council seatWentworth
RegionFar West
State electorate(s)Murray
Federal division(s)Farrer
WebsiteWentworth Shire
LGAs around Wentworth Shire:
OACDT (SA) Unincorporated Far West Central Darling
OACDT (SA) Wentworth Shire Balranald
Renmark Paringa (SA) Mildura (Vic) Mildura (Vic)

Wentworth Shire is a local government area in the far south-west Riverina region of New South Wales, Australia. This Shire is located adjacent to the Murray and Darling Rivers. The Shire's major roads are the Sturt and the Silver City Highways. The Shire includes the towns of Wentworth, Buronga, Gol Gol, Dareton and Pooncarie. The shire's namesake is explorer and politician William Wentworth.[3]

The mayor of Wentworth Shire Council is Cr. Daniel Linklater, an Independent politician.

Heritage listings

Wentworth Shire has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:

Council

The area of Wentworth was proclaimed a municipality on 23 January 1879.[2] The first Mayor was Mr. W. Gunn who held office from 1879 to 1880.[9]

Current composition and election method

Wentworth Shire Council is composed of nine councillors elected proportionally as a single ward. All councillors are elected for a fixed four-year term of office. The mayor is elected by the councillors at the first meeting of the council. The most recent election was held on 4 December 2021 and the current makeup of the council is as follows:[10]

Party Councillors
  Independents 6
  Independent National 2
Vacant 1
Total 9

One seat is vacant following the death of councillor Stephen Heywood on 7 February 2024.[11]

The current council, elected in 2021, in order of election, is:[10]

Councillor Party Notes
  Peter Crisp Independent National
  Steve Cooper Independent
  Tim Elstone Independent
  Daniel Linklater Independent National Mayor 2023–[12]
  Susan Nichols Independent Deputy Mayor 2023–[12]
  Greg Evans Independent
  Brian Beaumont Independent
  Jo Rodda Independent

Election results

2024

This section is an excerpt from Results of the 2024 New South Wales local elections in Murray and Far West § Wentworth results.[edit]
2024 New South Wales local elections: Wentworth[13][14][15][16]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent National Daniel Linklater (elected) 1,496 44.9 +19.8
Independent National Peter Crisp (elected) 416 12.5 −2.4
Independent Tim Elstone (elected) 384 11.5 −0.3
Independent Jo Rodda (elected) 170 5.1 +1.0
Independent Susan Nichols (elected) 151 4.5 −1.4
Independent Michael Weeding (elected) 130 3.9
Independent Brian Beaumont 114 3.4 −1.9
Independent National Bill Wheeldon 111 3.3 −1.0
Independent National Jon Armstrong (elected) 105 3.2
Independent Greg Evans (elected) 103 3.1 −0.7
Independent Jody Starick (elected) 78 2.3
Independent Ivan Behsmann 76 2.3
Total formal votes 3,334 96.3
Informal votes 127 3.7
Turnout 3,461 73.7

Localities

Locality population 2016 2021
Arumpo 34 40
Buronga 1,212 1,252
Curlwaa 393 496
Dareton 501 456
Ellerslie 82 56
Gol Gol 1,523 1,596
Mourquong 79 75
Pomona 161 167
Pooncarie 166 226
Wentworth 1,437 1,577

References

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Wentworth (Local Government Area)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ a b "Wentworth History". Wentworth Shire Council. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  3. ^ "Wentworth – A Brief History". Wentworth Shire Council. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 8 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Rodney – paddle steamer". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01776. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
  5. ^ "Old Wentworth Gaol". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01982. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
  6. ^ "St. Ignatius School". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01507. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
  7. ^ "St. John's Anglican Church and Rectory". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H00661. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
  8. ^ "Avoca Homestead Complex". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H01971. Retrieved 18 May 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
  9. ^ "Past Mayors & Presidents". Wentworth Shire Council. Archived from the original on 15 June 2016. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  10. ^ a b "Wentworth Councillor Election". NSW Electoral Commission. 21 December 2021. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024. The following candidates were declared elected on 21 December 2021: Peter CRISP Steve COOPER (IND) Tim ELSTONE (IND) Daniel LINKLATER (IND) Susan NICHOLS (IND) Greg EVANS (IND) Brian BEAUMONT Jo RODDA Steve HEYWOOD (IND)
  11. ^ "Passing of Councillor Stephen Heywood". Wentworth Shire Council. 8 February 2024. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  12. ^ a b "Councillors". Wentworth Shire Council. 20 September 2023. Archived from the original on 20 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  13. ^ "PETER CRISP". New South Wales Electoral Commission. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  14. ^ "DANIEL LINKLATER". New South Wales Electoral Commission. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  15. ^ "BILL WHEELDON". New South Wales Electoral Commission. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  16. ^ "JON ARMSTRONG". New South Wales Electoral Commission. 16 August 2024. Archived from the original on 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.


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