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Closure of all Council Services – Tuesday 3 November 2026

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CLOSURE OF ALL COUNCIL SERVICES
Tuesday 3 November 2026

All Wentworth Shire Council services including customer service centres, Buronga Animal Shelter, Council Depot,
workshop, stores, libraries, waste facilities, Wentworth Visitor Information Centre and Junction Café will be closed
on Tuesday, 3 November 2026 for the Union Picnic Day and will re-open on Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

For emergencies including blocked public drains, damage to local roads, animal control or fallen trees within
Council’s parks and reserves, please call (03) 5027 5027.

In life-threatening emergencies, or for urgent help from Police, Fire or Ambulance services, call 000 (Triple Zero).

Please note: Tuesday 3 November is also the Wentworth Cup Race Day. The 11:30am bridge lifts will not operate at Wentworth and Abbotsford bridges to allow for adequate traffic flow.

Normal services/operating hours re-commence from Wednesday 4 November 2026.

D49 – Is this your dog?

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Wentworth Shire Council is seeking the owner of a male Wolfhound Cross Terrier located in Curlwaa on 26 October 2026.

Details:

  • Male Wolfhound Cross Terrier
  • Not microchipped
  • Not desexed
  • Located in Curlwaa on 26 October 2026
  • Currently under the care of Council Animal Compliance

If you believe this dog may be yours, please contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027.

Suspension of Alcohol-Free Zone ~ 3 November 2026

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SUSPENSION OF ALCOHOL-FREE ZONE
Notice is hereby given that the Wentworth Shire Council is to suspend the alcohol-free zone temporarily at the Wentworth District Rowing Club and immediate lawn area for a gathering of the Sunraysia Sport Aircraft Club and The Piper Society between the hours of 5pm to 11pm Tuesday 3 November 2026.

A map of the area for which the suspended alcohol-free zone will apply is available for viewing at Council Offices at 61 Darling Street Wentworth.

GERT BOTHMAMANAGER HEALTH, BUILDING AND REGULATORY SERVICES

Midway Library Early Closure – Friday, 30 October 2026

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Wentworth Shire Council wishes to advise the community that Midway Library will operate from 8:30am to 12:00pm only on Friday, 30 October 2026.

The early closure will allow library staff to prepare for the Halloween Party being held that evening at Wentworth Town Hall.

Halloween Party

Date: Friday, 30 October 2026
Time: 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Location: Wentworth Town Hall, 24 Adelaide Street, Wentworth

Come celebrate Halloween with the Wentworth Library for a night of spooky fun.

Entry is free, with a costume contest, music and spooky vibes. Spooky sausages and devilish drinks will be available to purchase from the Rotary Club of Wentworth.

For further information or to secure your spot, email libraryevents@wentworth.nsw.gov.au.

For Council library locations and opening hours, visit:
https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/community/libraries/our-libraries/

Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by the early closure.

Bin Collection Reminder for Next Week (26–30 October 2026)

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As we head into the fourth week of Wentworth Shire’s new three-bin service, here’s a reminder of which bins to place out on your usual collection day next week.

✅ FOGO (green lid) – collected weekly
✅ Recycling (yellow lid) – collected next week (26–30 October 2026)
❌ General Waste (red sticker) – collected the following week (2–6 November 2026)

Not sure which bins are due for collection? Check your collection calendar to confirm your scheduled collection day and service.

For more information about the three-bin system or to view your collection calendar, visit Halve Waste (https://halvewaste.com.au/)

If you have any questions, contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027.

Thank you for helping make the transition to the new three-bin system a success.

Community Survey Now Open for Wentworth Flood Risk Management Study and Plan

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Wentworth Shire Council is inviting residents, landowners and businesses to help shape the future management of flood risk across the Shire by participating in the Wentworth Flood Risk Management Study and Plan Community Survey.

The Study and Plan follows the completion of the Wentworth Flood Study and will identify options to better manage flood risk and improve community resilience. This may include improvements to flood mitigation infrastructure, land use planning, emergency management and community awareness initiatives.

The project covers the communities of Wentworth, Dareton, Buronga, Gol Gol, Curlwaa and Pomona, and Council is seeking local knowledge, experiences and concerns about flooding to help inform future planning and decision-making.

Community feedback will assist Council and its consultants in identifying practical measures to manage existing and future flood risks, while supporting stronger community resilience.

The survey is open from 22 October to 18 November 2026.

Residents who have received a questionnaire in the mail are encouraged to complete and return it. Community members who have not received a questionnaire can participate online.

Complete the survey

Have Your Say – Wentworth Flood Risk Management Study and Plan

For enquiries, contact Wentworth Shire Council on (03) 5027 5027 or email council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au.

Draft Payment of Expenses and Provision of Facilities Policy

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Wentworth Shire Council invites public submissions on a document currently on public exhibition. Click through to view the item online, find physical viewing locations, and check submission deadlines.

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Motorcycle Awareness Month: share the road safely

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Motorcycles have a narrower profile than cars and can be harder to detect in traffic.

Drivers should actively look for riders by scanning the road, checking mirrors and blind spots, and checking again before turning, entering an intersection, changing lanes or pulling away from the kerb. Drivers should also allow riders sufficient space to avoid potholes, loose material and other road surface hazards.

Riders can help manage risk by:

  • using headlights to improve visibility
  • maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles
  • avoiding other vehicles’ blind spots
  • setting their speed for the road and weather conditions
  • braking before entering a curve
  • using a road position that provides visibility and space
  • assuming that another road user may not have seen them.

Drivers and riders should remain alert and avoid aggressive or unpredictable behaviour.

Look again for motorcycles. To another road user, the road may appear clear.

Pools open Saturday 31 October 2026

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Pools open Saturday 31 October 2026

Wentworth and Dareton Swimming Pools will open for the 2026/2027 swimming season on Saturday 31 October.

Plan your visit and find opening hours, admission charges and further information on the Wentworth Shire Council Public Swimming Pools page: https://www.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/community/our-residents/public-swimming-pools/