D24 – Is this your dog?
How to Claim:
If you believe this is your dog, or if you have information regarding the owner, please contact Wentworth Shire Council directly on (03) 5027 5027.
Please note: Satisfactory proof of ownership will be required prior to the animal’s release.
Step Up for Rural Road Safety Month – August 2026
Making Safety Our Top Priority Every Time We Drive
Rural Road Safety Month is a nationwide initiative supported by Transport for NSW to raise awareness of the unique and often challenging conditions on country roads. For those of us who live, work, and travel in Wentworth Shire, August is a timely reminder to step up for rural road safety and make it our top priority every time we get behind the wheel.
The Reality of Rural Roads
Our region offers wide open spaces and a strong sense of freedom, but our roads also present significant risks. It is easy to think we are safe because we “know the road,” but the statistics tell a different story.
Nationally, rural communities account for more than two-thirds of road deaths. In NSW, 83 percent of all fatal crashes on country roads involve a country resident. Four out of five crashes involve locals just like us. These numbers highlight a tragic reality: complacency is simply not an option.
Our 5-Week Focus for August
Throughout August, Wentworth Shire Council is running a dedicated campaign to target the most critical risk factors on our local roads. Each week, we will focus on a key area of road safety:
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Week 1: Speed – Small increases can have big consequences. ‘Low level speeding’ is the single biggest cause of deaths and serious injuries on NSW roads.
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Week 2: NSW Country Roads – Familiarity can be fatal. With country residents making up 4 out of 5 fatal crashes on our roads, we must remain vigilant on every trip, no matter how familiar the route.
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Week 3: Fatigue – Don’t trust your tired self. Fatigue-related crashes can happen on any trip, long or short, and are almost three times as likely to be fatal.
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Week 4: Seatbelts – A simple click saves lives. Wearing a seatbelt doubles your chance of surviving a crash. In rollover crashes, people not wearing a seatbelt are more than 15 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries.
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Week 5: Animals on Country Roads – Be prepared for the unexpected. Animal collisions are a significant risk, especially at dawn and dusk.
In addition to these risks, unsealed roads are often impacted by weather events. Always check road conditions before travelling and adjust your driving to suit.
Our Shared Responsibility
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. This month, we encourage all community members to look out for our weekly updates on the Wentworth Shire Council Facebook page.
For more information and resources, visit the NSW Government’s Centre for Road Safety website (https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety).
Together, let us step up for rural road safety and ensure that everyone in our community gets home safely.
C17 – Is this your cat?
How to Claim:
If you believe this is your cat, or if you have information regarding the owner, please contact Wentworth Shire Council directly on (03) 5027 5027.
Please note: Satisfactory proof of ownership will be required prior to the animal’s release.
What you need to know about H5 bird flu
Wentworth Shire Council is sharing an important biosecurity update from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (NSW DPIRD).
The NSW Government is responding to confirmed detections of High Pathogenicity H5 Bird Flu in giant petrels on the NSW coast. While there have been no detections in commercial poultry, captive birds, or native wildlife in our local region, community vigilance is essential to keeping our farms and natural environment safe.
If you spot sick or dead wild birds, backyard poultry, or other wildlife, please remember to Avoid, Record, and Report:
- AVOID contact with sick or dead wildlife and their surrounding environment.
- RECORD details including the date, time, exact location, and take a photo if safe to do so.
- REPORT it immediately to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888 or make an online report via the DPIRD website.
For further information and updates, visit: https://www.dpird.nsw.gov.au/ai
Buronga EDS Outage – 30 July 2026
Wentworth Shire Council would like to inform the users of the Buronga Houseboat Effluent Disposal Station, that it will be out of service to undertake required repairs.
The outage will occur from 7:30am to 6pm on Thursday 30 July 2026. An alternative houseboat effluent disposal station is located downstream at Dareton.
Council apologises for any inconvenience while these important works are undertaken.
Sewer Rehabilitation – Wentworth, Buronga and Gol Gol
Sewer Rehabilitation
Wentworth, Buronga and Gol Gol Sewer Assets
Wentworth Shire Council would like to inform the residents of Wentworth, Buronga and Gol Gol that Contractor Insituform will be undertaking sewer relining work. Sewer relining was successfully completed in Wentworth during 2025 and the continuation of the program is planned to expand into Buronga and Gol Gol during 2026.
This years program consists of a further two kilometres in Wentworth and one kilometre across the Buronga/Gol Gol sewer system.
Sewer relining will commence Monday 3 August 2026, continuing through to Friday 11 September 2026. Works are not expected on weekends and hours will be kept to between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm. Brief roadwork diversions may be in place for some roads and laneways to enable access to complete the relining. Access to some properties will also be required for those properties that have sewer mains located in backyards. The Contractor will make additional contact with residents and business owners prior to accessing private property.
Wentworth Shire Council apologises for any inconvenience while these important sewer relining works are undertaken.
For further information, contact Council on (03) 5027 5027, Monday to Friday, during business hours.
D16 – Is this your dog?
How to Claim:
If you believe this is your dog, or if you have information regarding the owner, please contact Wentworth Shire Council directly on (03) 5027 5027.
Please note: Satisfactory proof of ownership will be required prior to the animal’s release.
