From Sunday 17 May to Sunday 24 May, Wentworth Shire Council is proudly supporting National Road Safety Week 2026. This important annual initiative, created by the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group and supported by Transport for NSW, reminds us all that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Tragically, around 1,350 lives are lost on […]
Wentworth Shire Council is sharing the following information on behalf of Transport for NSW. Transport for NSW is investing $1.2 million to install 12.8 kilometres of flexible safety barriers and 70 new end terminals on the Silver City and Sturt highways near Wentworth and Euston. This work is part of the Towards Zero Safer Roads […]
Temporary Road Closure – Fletcher’s Lake Road (Alba Road to Channel Road) Wentworth Shire Council advises that Fletcher’s Lake Road will be closed to general traffic and heavy vehicles from Alba Road through to Channel Road. This temporary closure will commence on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, and will remain in place for a five-week period […]
Have Your Say: Draft Lower Western Bush Fire Risk Management Plan The 5-year plan to mitigate local bush fire risks in our community is now on public exhibition. We encourage all residents to review the draft and share their feedback by 5pm, Monday 22 June 2026. Where to view the plan: How to provide feedback: […]
Planned works required on Pitman Avenue, between Melaleuca Street and Rose Street [UPDATE: PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATES] Wentworth Shire Council wish to advise the residents and businesses of Buronga, that the scheduled closure for Pitman Avenue has changed. Pitman Avenue will be closed between Melaleuca Street and Rose Street, to enable subdivision works to […]
The registration deadline for the 70 Years On Wentworth Flood Rally has been extended to Thursday, 14 May 2026. This provides additional time for the community to sign up for the historic tractor treks, static displays, and the Australian Record Attempt for the largest assembly of Ferguson TEA20 tractors. Please note that entries received after […]
Free Digital Newspapers Now Available at Wentworth Shire Libraries Wentworth Shire Council is excited to announce that library members now have free, instant access to a wide range of digital newspapers through the BorrowBox app! In addition to our popular collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks, your library membership now features an ePress section. This new […]
The Service NSW Mobile Service Centre will be visiting Buronga to provide easy access to government services. 📍 BurongaMidway Community Centre Carpark, 3 Midway DriveWednesday 13 May 2026, 10am–3pm The Service NSW team can help with driver licence renewals, photo cards, vehicle registration, cost of living support, and more. For more information, visit service.nsw.gov.au.