Community Feedback Sought on Active Transport and School Routes
Wentworth Shire Council has received funding from Transport for NSW to partner with Gol Gol Public School in delivering the Active Routes to School Program.
Project Progress
Council and school staff engaged Year 5 and 6 students in a mapping exercise during geography lessons to identify walking and cycling routes to and from school. This project will result in the establishment of designated walking and riding routes to Gol Gol Public School, supported by an Active Travel to School map and wayfinding infrastructure, including footpath decals and directional signage.
Community Consultation: Gol Gol and Buronga
As part of this project, Council is seeking feedback from residents of Gol Gol and Buronga, as well as parents, carers, and young people, about transport and travel within the local area.
Community feedback will assist Council to:
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Understand current travel patterns.
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Identify future opportunities to improve active transport infrastructure.
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Provide data to support future funding applications and planning for active transport initiatives across the community.
Complete the Survey
The short survey is available on Council’s Engage platform. Residents are encouraged to participate and share their feedback before the closing date.
Link: engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Take care driving in foggy conditions
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advises drivers in foggy conditions to significantly reduce speed, switch on low-beam headlights or fog lights, and increase the gap to the vehicle in front.
High-beam lights should never be used as they reflect off moisture and reduce visibility further.
Review these essential TfNSW safety practices for navigating safely through thick fog:
- Turn on Your Lights: Use your low-beam headlights so other drivers can see you. If visibility is seriously reduced (under 100 metres), turn on your vehicle’s fog lights. Make sure to turn them off when conditions improve to avoid dazzling other drivers – it is also illegal to use fog lights when not foggy.
- Slow Down: Reduce your speed to ensure you can stop safely within the distance you can actually see.
- Increase Following Distance: Leave a larger gap between you and the vehicle ahead to allow for sudden stops. Standard safe distances should be doubled in adverse weather.
- Avoid Sudden Movements: Brake gently and early to prevent skidding or causing a multi-vehicle collision.
- Keep Windshields Clear: Use your wipers and vehicle defrosters to keep your view of the road as clear as possible.
- Pull Over if Necessary: If visibility becomes dangerously low, pull over safely, turn on your hazard lights, and wait for conditions to improve.
Council Yard Clearance Online Auction
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.
Rural Road Safety Month – Animals on Country Roads
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
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:
- Cardboard
- Co-mingle recycling
- Scrap metal
- Waste oil
- Drum Muster containers
- Community Recycling Centre items
- Round Again reusable items
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:
- Furniture, including outdoor settings, that is not broken, stained or torn.
- Vintage items and collectables.
- Sporting goods such as fishing rods, tackle boxes, cricket bats, tennis racquets, golf clubs and balls, soccer and footballs.
- Camping items and BBQs.
- Household items and bric-a-brac including pots, pans, dinner sets, cutlery, glasses, cups, and utensils.
- Paintings and pictures.
- Building materials including timber, steel, second-hand doors, security and screen doors, bricks, pavers, tiles, plumbing fixtures and fittings, and shade cloth.
- White paint, which Council reuses to paint surveyor pegs.
- CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, records and cassettes.
- Mobility aids including walkers, crutches, toilet seats, and commode chairs.
- Garden items and tools, including cordless, rechargeable and petrol mowers, whipper snippers, plants, and empty pots.
- Children’s and adult bikes.
- Electrical wire and tools.
- E-waste.
- Televisions, excluding very old Cathode Ray Televisions.
- DVD, Blu-ray and CD players.
- Computers and PC monitors 24 inches and larger.
- Stereos and speakers.
- Xbox and PlayStation consoles and games.
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.
Free Digital Newspapers Now Available at Wentworth Shire Libraries
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 addition offers digital editions of bestselling eNewspapers from around the world , including The Sydney Morning Herald , The Age , The Saturday Paper, and many more. Whether you are after the latest headlines, weekend reads, or international news, it is all just a tap away.
How to access eNewspapers on BorrowBox:
- Download the app: Find the free BorrowBox app in the App Store or Google Play.
- Log in: Enter your Wentworth Shire Library card number and PIN.
- Open ePress: Tap on the ePress section in the app to explore the collection.
- Browse and borrow: Download your favourites to read anytime, anywhere!
All you need is your library membership to get started. Not a member yet? You can start the membership process by visiting any of our library branches.
Start exploring your all-in-one digital library today: https://wentworth.borrowbox.com/
No smartphone or tablet? No problem!
Wentworth Library has a dedicated computer set up specifically for anyone to access the ePress BorrowBox library. Simply visit the library to read for free on this computer.
Daylight savings ends, Sunday 5 April, 3am
A reminder to all residents that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, 5 April 2026. While most digital devices will update automatically, remember to manually wind back any analogue clocks, car displays, and kitchen appliances before you head to bed on Saturday night.
When: Sunday 5 April 2026.
The change: At 3:00 am, clocks move back one hour to 2:00 am.
The benefit: You’ll gain an extra hour of sleep and enjoy more natural light in the mornings as we move into the cooler months.
For more information on time zones and daylight saving in NSW, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/about-nsw/daylight-saving