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How to stay safe during a heatwave

The following is shared from the NSW Ambulance website. Heatwaves are periods of unusually high temperatures that can last for several days. They may pose serious risks to your health. Tips to cope with the heat: Where to find reliable information When to call Triple Zero (000) Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if someone shows […]

Early Landfill Closure this week

Due to extreme heat conditions this week. The Buronga Landfill will be closing early at 1.00pm on Wed 7th, Thu 8th and Fri 9th of January. If you need to visit the landfill, please ensure you get in by 12.00pm to allow staff to compact and cover the loads.

Wentworth Sewer Rehabilitation – Asset Inspection Continuation

Wentworth Shire Council would like to inform the residents of Wentworth that Contractor Insituform will continue to under an asset inspection of the sewer network in Wentworth township.  The asset inspection is of the old (1950’s) clay sewer pipes and access pits.  Asset inspection will not occur in the East portion of Wentworth township. Asset […]

Buronga EDS Closed Temporarily

BURONGA HOUSEBOAT EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM (EDS) CLOSED The Buronga EDS is currently undergoing maintenance. Houseboat owners are directed to use the Dareton Effluent Disposal System until further advise from Council.

NSW RFS Declares Bushfire Danger Period

NSW RFS Declares Bushfire Danger Period Tuesday the 1st of October 2024 will mark the official start of the Lower Western statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) with the RFS urging residents to ensure they are as prepared as possible. Lower Western District Manager Superintendent Steve Walker is reminding Wentworth and Balranald Shire residents that […]

Fish deaths in the Lower Darling community update 6 April 2023

As residents of the Wentworth Shire Council, you may be aware of the mass fish death event thathas been occurring further up-river around Menindee. As the river travels south, it brings some ofthe low-quality water with it and you may have observed some fish deaths. Read the full press release via the following document.

Community update on response to fish deaths in the Lower Darling

As residents of the Wentworth Shire Council, you may be aware of the mass fish death event that has been occurring further up-river around Menindee. As the river travels south, it brings some of the low-quality water with it and you may have observed some fish deaths. The NSW Government has released a community update […]

Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee

The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be stood-down from Friday 31 March 2023 as agencies expand their water monitoring to downstream of Menindee following fish kills in the lower Darling-Baaka River. The EOC was established on Saturday 18 March 2023 at the direction of State Emergency Operations Controller, Deputy Commissioner Emergency Management Peter Thurtell, to […]

Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment

We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join an Arts Working Group to help drive the integration of art, culture and heritage into the new Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment to ensure it’s a place that is welcoming, promotes wellbeing and reflects the unique local community. Download the Expression of Interest form to join the group and […]