Raw water has now been restored in Cadell Street, Wentworth
Raw water has now been restored in Cadell Street, Wentworth following emergency repair work. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Archive for month: September, 2026
Raw Water Impact for Cadell Street, Wentworth: Thursday 10 September, 3:30pm
** Update 8:52am, Friday 11 September: Raw water has now been restored in Cadell Street, Wentworth following emergency repair work. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Raw water is currently unavailable in Cadell Street, Wentworth to allow Council staff to undertake emergency repair work.
Expected restoration of raw water is likely to be tomorrow morning (Friday 11 September).
Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
Check your bin days – Buronga/Gol Gol Irrigation Areas, Buronga, Gol Gol, Gol Gol North, Mourquong and Trentham Cliffs
Check your bin days – Buronga/Gol Gol Irrigation Areas, Buronga, Gol Gol, Gol Gol North, Mourquong and Trentham Cliffs
Your 2026 and 2027 collection calendars are here. Save or print the attached calendars so you know which bins go out each week. Cleanaway is delivering new bins and printed information to eligible households, including a calendar, fridge magnet and service information.
Have questions? Drop in tomorrow
9:00am to 11:00am, Friday, 11 September 2026
Wentworth Visitor Centre Conference Room
61 Darling Street, Wentworth
Speak with Council staff and the Halve Waste team and learn how to sort food and garden waste, recycling and general waste correctly.
Your first collection is Wednesday, 7 October 2026
Place your food and garden waste bin and general waste bin out the night before. Please do not fill or present the new bins before this collection. Leave at least one metre between bins and other objects. Cleanaway will empty bins on your area’s designated collection day.
Eligible households are properties currently receiving a Council kerbside general waste collection service and included in the rollout area.
Find out more: engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/3-bins
From 5 October, resources for your area will also be available from Halve Waste.
Questions: (03) 5027 5027 or council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Know someone in the Buronga/Gol Gol Irrigation Areas, Buronga, Gol Gol, Gol Gol North, Mourquong or Trentham Cliffs?
Please share this post to help households prepare and reduce enquiries to Council’s customer service team. Thank you for your assistance.
Check your bin days – Boeill Creek, Coomealla and Curlwaa Irrigation Districts, and River Road
Check your bin days – Boeill Creek, Coomealla and Curlwaa Irrigation Districts, and River Road
Your 2026 and 2027 collection calendars are here. Save or print the attached calendars so you know which bins go out each week. Cleanaway is delivering new bins and printed information to eligible households, including a calendar, fridge magnet and service information.
Have questions? Drop in tomorrow
9:00am to 11:00am, Friday, 11 September 2026
Wentworth Visitor Centre Conference Room
61 Darling Street, Wentworth
Speak with Council staff and the Halve Waste team and learn how to sort food and garden waste, recycling and general waste correctly.
Your first collection is Tuesday, 6 October 2026
Place your food and garden waste bin and general waste bin out the night before. Please do not fill or present the new bins before this collection. Leave at least one metre between bins and other objects. Cleanaway will empty bins on your area’s designated collection day.
Eligible households are properties currently receiving a Council kerbside general waste collection service and included in the rollout area.
Find out more: engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/3-bins
From 5 October, resources for your area will also be available from Halve Waste.
Questions: (03) 5027 5027 or council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Know someone in Boeill Creek, the Coomealla or Curlwaa Irrigation Districts, or River Road?
Please share this post to help households prepare and reduce enquiries to Council’s customer service team. Thank you for your assistance.
Check your bin days – Dareton, Pomona and Wentworth
Check your bin days – Dareton, Pomona and Wentworth
Your 2026 and 2027 collection calendars are here. Save or print the attached calendars so you know which bins go out each week. Cleanaway is delivering new bins and printed information to eligible households, including a calendar, fridge magnet and service information.
Have questions? Drop in tomorrow
9:00am to 11:00am, Friday, 11 September 2026
Wentworth Visitor Centre Conference Room
61 Darling Street, Wentworth
Speak with Council staff and the Halve Waste team and learn how to sort food and garden waste, recycling and general waste correctly.
Your first collection is Monday, 5 October 2026
Place your food and garden waste bin and general waste bin out the night before. Please do not fill or present the new bins before this collection. Leave at least one metre between bins and other objects. Cleanaway will empty bins on your area’s designated collection day.
Eligible households are properties currently receiving a Council kerbside general waste collection service and included in the rollout area.
Find out more: engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/3-bins
From 5 October, resources for your area will also be available from Halve Waste.
Questions: (03) 5027 5027 or council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Know someone in Dareton, Pomona or Wentworth?
Please share this post to help households prepare and reduce enquiries to Council’s customer service team. Thank you for your assistance.
Raw Water Impact for Wentworth: Wednesday 9 September, 10:10am
*** Update 3:00pm, Wednesday 9 September: Raw water has now been restored in Wentworth following emergency repair work. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may have caused between 10:10am and 3:00pm today, Wednesday 9 September. ****
Raw water is currently unavailable for the Wentworth township to allow Council staff to undertake emergency repair work.
Expected restoration of raw water is by 2:00pm today (Wednesday 9 September).
Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.
Have Your Say: Road Services Review
Wentworth Shire Council is reviewing its road services. We want to hear your expectations and priorities for road maintenance across the Shire.
Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program now open
Local sporting organisations may be eligible for funding through the NSW Government’s 2026/2027 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program.
The program aims to improve safety at community sporting venues by increasing access to life-saving equipment. Grants of up to $3,000 are available to assist eligible organisations with the purchase of an approved Automated External Defibrillator (AED) package. Eligible organisations can receive funding for one AED package under this funding round.
Applications are being assessed on a first-in, first-served basis, with a total funding pool of $500,000 available statewide. Applications close when funds are exhausted or by 1:00pm on Wednesday 7 October 2026, whichever occurs first.
Organisations must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the program guidelines.
For eligibility criteria, approved AED packages and application information, visit the NSW Office of Sport website (https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/local-sport-defibrillator-program-lsdp-2026/27).
Get Active for Better Mental Health During Multicultural Health Week
Multicultural Health Week is being held from 31 August to 6 September 2026, providing an opportunity to focus on the importance of health and wellbeing in our diverse communities.
Wentworth Shire Council is encouraging residents of all ages and backgrounds to improve their mental health and wellbeing through physical activity.
Regular physical activity can help reduce stress, improve mood, increase energy levels and support overall wellbeing. Whether it’s joining a local sporting club, taking a walk, cycling with family or participating in community recreation activities, every form of movement can make a positive difference.
Residents looking to become more active can explore local sporting clubs and organisations through Council’s Sporting Groups Directory.
To view local sporting groups, visit the Sporting Groups Directory.
To learn more about Multicultural Health Week 2026, visit the NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service website.