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Road Closure: River Road

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ROAD CLOSURE: RIVER ROAD

River Road will be closed to traffic and heavy vehicles for five weeks due to roadworks.

Commencing: Tuesday 9 June 2026

Location: River Road (Silver City Highway, Buronga to Link Road)

Detours will be in place:

  • Heavy Vehicles: detour via Silver City Highway.

  • Light Vehicles: access to River Road via Link Road and Silver City Highway.

Residents and businesses within the area will maintain access.

Wentworth Shire Council apologises for the inconvenience and thanks the community for their understanding and cooperation.

Have Your Say: Draft Lower Western Bush Fire Risk Management Plan

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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

 

Wentworth Shire Council calls for fair funding for rural communities: Invest in us so we can invest in them

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Community Feedback Sought on Active Transport and School Routes

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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:

  • Understand current travel patterns.

  • Identify future opportunities to improve active transport infrastructure.

  • 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

C128 – Is this your cat?

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Take care driving in foggy conditions

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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.

Blue-green algae

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R2026/29 – Labourer/Plant Operator (Roads)

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Proposed categorisation of community land in Wentworth Shire

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Proposed categorisation of community land in Wentworth Shire

Public Hearing & Submissions Final Report
Council’s Draft Generic Plan of Management was placed on public exhibition for a period of 48 days in accordance with s.38 of the Local Government Act 1993. During this exhibition period the public was invited to a public hearing conducted by an external consultant Sandy Hoy from Parkland Planners and invited to make a submission in relation to the draft Generic Plan of Management. Other than those who attended the public exhibition, no other submissions were made,
below is a copy of the report.

For further information, please contact Hilary Dye or Allan Graham on 03 5027 5027.

Wentworth Shire Proposed Categorisation Public Hearing Submissions Report Final 27 May 2026 – Draft Generic Plan of Management PoMDownload