Wentworth Shire Council advises residents and visitors of adjusted hours of operation for Council services on the King’s Birthday public holiday, Monday 8 June 2026.
Wentworth Shire Council is currently holding a mostly unreserved Yard Clearance Online Auction, managed by Manheim Auctions.
Whether you are looking for heavy machinery, vehicles, site offices, or general equipment, there is a large range of items available, including:
– Caterpillar D6 Bulldozer & 1980 Caterpillar 613b Scraper
– 1999 UD CWB455 Tipper & 1998 Isuzu FTR800A Service Truck
– Bomag Roller, Tanker Trailers & Dog Trailers
– Windsor Portable Buildings & Mobile Site Offices
– Workshop equipment, parks and gardens equipment, and much more.
Starts: Thursday 28 May
Ends: Wednesday 3 June at 2:00 PM AEST
Location: Wentworth, NSW
View auction items and place your bids here: https://www.manheim.com.au/trucks-machinery/auctions/WSC0526/page1?franchiseID=TMI
Enquiries:
For further enquiries relating to auction items, please contact Manheim Auctions on 1300 383 860.
Alternatively, reach out to Byron Murphy on 0447 623 954 or Byron.Murphy@coxautoinc.com.
Notice of Increased Traffic – Wentworth Flood Rally – 5-7 June 2026
Residents are advised to expect increased traffic conditions this June long weekend due to the Wentworth Flood Rally (70 Years on). The three day event will see over 100 historical tractors and support vehicles using main and secondary roads in the cross-border region.
On Friday 5 June, the rally will depart Red Cliffs at 9:00am and travel through main and secondary roads between Red Cliffs and Yelta. The rally will cross the Murray River at Yelta using the Abbotsford Bridge, continuing to the end destination of the Wentworth Showgrounds via the Silver City Highway and secondary roads by 4:00pm. The Abbotsford Bridge located at the river border of Yelta and Curlwaa will experience delays throughout this period.
On Saturday 6 June and Sunday 7 June, expect delays in the Wentworth township and surrounding secondary roads between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm.
Motorists are encouraged to allow extra travel time, exercise patience, and use caution around slow-moving vehicles.
Other temporary delays may occur along the travel routes, including town centres. Please follow the directions of traffic management and slow-moving signage.
Event organisers thank the community for their cooperation and support in helping make the rally a safe and enjoyable occasion for all participants and spectators.
Look out, animals about!
When driving in rural or regional areas, slow down,follow warning signs and stay alert – particularly around dusk or dawn.
More info https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/drivers/animals
New Front End Recycling Facility now open at Buronga Landfill
Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the opening of the Front End Recycling Facility at the Buronga Landfill.
This facility is designed to improve resource recovery and offer cost savings for residents. By utilising the Front End Recycling Facility, you can drop off eligible free-to-deposit items before your vehicle is weighed, reducing your overall waste disposal costs.
Items accepted at the Front End Recycling Facility prior to the weighbridge:
Community Recycling Centre
Provided by the Environment Protection Authority, the Community Recycling Centre is located within the facility for the safe disposal of problem household waste. Accepted items include fluorescent bulbs, water and oil-based paints, household and car batteries, fire extinguishers, gas bottles, aerosol cans, and non-motor oils.
Round Again Reusables
The facility accepts items for the Round Again programme. Items must be in clean and working order so they can be sold at Round Again.
Accepted items include:
Items that are not accepted include children’s car seats, baby cots, mattresses, clothing, life jackets, bike and motorbike helmets, printers, and car and household batteries. Please note that batteries must be directed to the Community Recycling Centre.
Council thanks the community for their cooperation in sorting waste and supporting local recycling initiatives.
In accordance with the requirements of the Local Government Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Wentworth Shire Council has placed the following documents on public display for a period of 28 days:
Copies of these documents are available to view at the following locations:
Wentworth Shire Council Office: 61 Darling Street, Wentworth
Midway Service Centre: 3 Midway Drive, Buronga
Online: View the draft documents on the engage Wentworth & Surrounds website.
Submissions may be made to Council in writing and must be received no later than Monday, 15 June 2026.
All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of these documents at the June Council meeting on Wednesday 24 June 2026.
Submissions can be made in the following ways:
All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of these documents at the Council meeting on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.
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 Program to reduce the risk of vehicles running off the road.
Project Summary:
For complete details regarding work hours, managing impacts, and contact information, please refer to the attached official poster below.
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 to accommodate scheduled roadworks.
During this time, detours for heavy vehicles will be signposted via Pooncarie Road and the Silver City Highway. Residents and businesses located within the affected area will not be impacted by these changes and will retain full access to their properties at all times.
Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks the community for its understanding and cooperation while these works are completed.