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.
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.
Get Ready for NSW Food Waste Mandates: Free Support for Local Businesses
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has introduced new laws requiring businesses and institutions that sell or handle food to separate their food waste from general waste streams.
Starting in stages from 1 July 2026, these mandates will require larger waste-generating businesses to act first. Diverting food waste not only ensures regulatory compliance but can also help businesses save on waste disposal costs and improve daily operations.
Free Workshops and Support
To help local businesses prepare, Wentworth Shire Council and the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation (RAMJO) are providing free online workshops and tailored support. Funded through the NSW EPA Business Food Waste Partnership program, this assistance is highly recommended for businesses and institutions in the hospitality, aged care, and childcare sectors.
What the Workshops Cover
The online sessions are designed to build awareness of the state government mandates and provide practical compliance strategies:
Upcoming Online Workshop Dates
Book your free workshop via RAMJO
If you would prefer to host an in-person workshop for your organisation, please email admin@ramjo.nsw.gov.au to enquire.
Additional 1:1 Support and Bin Trim Assessments
Following the workshop, a RAMJO facilitator can work one-on-one with your staff to evaluate your current setup and assist with separation logistics. As part of this support, RAMJO can conduct a Bin Trim assessment. Facilities that complete this assessment may be eligible for equipment rebates to help offset the costs of new separation infrastructure.
For full details on the upcoming legislation, visit the NSW EPA Business food waste page.
The Family & Civil Law Services for Aboriginal Communities at Legal Aid NSW will be returning to Buronga, Coomealla/Dareton and Wentworth to provide free legal advice to community members.
The clinics are drop-in, clients do not need to make an appointment (but can do so if they would prefer).
P: (02) 9407 2941 (FamAC) or (02) 9219 5057 (CLSAC)
Free Family & Civil Law legal advice will be available on the following dates and locations:
Major pavement rehabilitation and widening works are officially complete on Fletcher’s Lake Road. This crucial upgrade ensures a more resilient network for residents, commuter traffic, and our regional freight industries.
Upgrade Length: 1.47km section
New Sealed Width: 7.4 meters
Funding Source: Fully funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF)
Fletcher’s Lake Road serves as a vital heavy vehicle thoroughfare connecting the Coomealla and Pooncarie regions. The primary objectives of this rehabilitation project include:
Enhanced Safety: Lane widening provides more room for heavy vehicles and passenger cars to pass safely.
Reduced Maintenance: The renewed pavement significantly decreases the Council’s maintenance burden caused by reoccurring edge defects
Council thank local motorists and primary producers for their patience and cooperation while our crews delivered these road safety improvements.
Council are pleased to announce that the scheduled road pavement rehabilitation and widening on Memorial Road is now complete, delivering an immediate safety boost to the local area.
Upgrade Length: 1km section
New Sealed Width: 6.8 meters
Funding Source: Fully funded by the NSW Government’s Regional Emergency Road Repair Fund (RERRF)
This project was specifically designed to target safety and ease of access for local residents and visitors utilising our community infrastructure. Key improvements include:
Curve Standardisation: Correcting and standardising horizontal curves to improve driver sightlines and vehicle handling.
Better Public Access: Providing a wider, safer, and smoother journey to critical local public spaces, including the Curlwaa Hall and oval.
Council thanks the Curlwaa community and local motorists for your patience throughout the duration of these civil works.