Have Your Say by Monday 22 June 2026: Draft Lower Western Bush Fire Risk Management Plan
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:
- Online via the NSW RFS link below
- Wentworth Shire Council Office – 61 Darling Street, Wentworth
- Balranald Shire Council Office – 70 Market St, Balranald
- Lower Western Fire Control Centre (Dareton) – 58-60 Mitchell Ave, Dareton
How to provide feedback: You submit a written response via email/post, or complete the short survey online.
View the plan and complete the survey here: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/plan-and-prepare/managing-bush-fire-risk/bush-fire-management-committees/lower-western-zone
2026 Census (11 August 2026) – Every Answer Matters
About the Census
Every five years, the Census counts every person and household in Australia.
Census data helps us understand how Australia is changing, and what we need now and in the future.
It shapes the services people use every day, like healthcare, education, public transport and community services.
That’s why the Australian Bureau of Statistics needs to hear from everyone who is in Australia on Census night, Tuesday 11 August 2026.
How to complete the Census
From late July, most households will get instructions with login information to complete the Census online at census.abs.gov.au
If you don’t get instructions by early August, you can request a Census number at census.abs.gov.au/help
You can request a paper form by visiting census.abs.gov.au/help or calling the ABS 24-hour automated paper form request service on 1800 130 250.
Some people in remote areas, and people experiencing homelessness, will be visited by Census staff.
The ABS will be offering Pop-up Hubs in public places, fill in the form sessions and information sessions from August.
Find out more at census.abs.gov.au/find-us
myGov users will have the option to subscribe to get updates and access the 2026 Census through myGov.
myGov is a simple and secure way to access government services online, all in one place. It will be just one way to access the 2026 Census. Find out more: info.census.abs.gov.au/about/myGov
Factsheet
This factsheet explains what the Census is, why it matters, and how to take part. Designed to be easy to understand and easy to share, it helps people to understand how they can complete the Census.
Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030 and Operational Plan 2026-2027
Public Notice: Exhibition of Draft Delivery Program and Operational Plan
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:
- Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030 (Year 2 of 4)
- Draft Operational Plan 2026-2027, incorporating the:
- Annual Statement of Revenue
- Annual Fees and Charges Schedule
Where to view the documents:
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.
Have your say
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:
- In person: At the Wentworth Shire offices listed above
- By mail: PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
- By email: council@wentworth.nsw.gov.au
All submissions will be considered prior to the adoption of these documents at the Council meeting on Wednesday, 24 June 2026.