C44 – Is this your cat?
Wentworth Shire Council currently has an animal in its care that was recently found, seized, or surrendered. Please view the post for a photo and description. If you are the owner, contact Council on (03) 5027 5027.
Additional General Waste Bin Applications Open in February
Council understands that some households may be concerned about moving to a fortnightly general waste collection.
Residents are encouraged to begin using the new three-bin service and make full use of the food and garden organics and recycling bins before deciding whether additional general waste capacity is required.
Applications for additional general waste bins will open on 1 February 2027.
Households with specific circumstances that generate additional waste, including some medical situations, are encouraged to contact Council on (03) 5027 5027 to discuss their circumstances.
Information about future additional bin applications, FAQs and service updates is available at Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
Understanding the New Collection Schedule
From Monday 5 October 2026, households across Wentworth Shire will have access to a three-bin kerbside collection service.
Under the new schedule:
- Food and Garden Organics will be collected weekly
- General waste will be collected fortnightly
- Recycling will be collected fortnightly on alternate weeks
Your collection day will remain the same.
Residents can find collection details in their launch pack and collection calendar. Becoming familiar with the new schedule before launch day will help ensure the correct bin is presented each week.
Check collection information and FAQs at Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
Information in Your Launch Pack Is Correct for Wentworth Shire
Council has received enquiries about differences between information displayed on some bin lids and information contained within launch packs distributed to residents.
Residents should follow the magnet, collection calendar and printed information provided as part of their launch pack, as these materials contain the information specific to Wentworth Shire’s three-bin kerbside collection service.
Where differences occur, the launch pack information should be treated as the correct guide for local collections and service arrangements.
If you are unsure about any aspect of the new service, please contact Council or refer to the information available on this project page.
View FAQs and project updates at Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
School Holiday Activities at Wentworth Shire Libraries
Looking for activities these school holidays?
The NSW Far West school holidays run from Monday 28 September to Friday 9 October 2026, and Wentworth Shire Libraries has a range of free activities planned across Buronga, Dareton and Wentworth.
Children can take part in 3 Minute Challenges at all library branches throughout the holidays, build and race their own Balloon Racing Car at Midway Library on 29 September or Wentworth Library on 8 October, and enjoy a Toy Story Movie Afternoon at Wentworth Library on 2 October or Midway Library on 7 October.
Adults are invited to meet author Léonie Kelsall at Wentworth Library on Monday 28 September from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Families can also save the date for the Halloween Party at Wentworth Town Hall on Friday 30 October from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The event includes a costume competition with prizes for best dressed and is suitable for children up to 14 years of age.
Bookings are required for some activities and events.
For further information or to make a booking, contact Wentworth Library on (03) 5027 5060 or email libraryevents@wentworth.nsw.gov.au.
Visit the Library website or follow Wentworth Shire Libraries on Facebook for full event details and booking information.
Collection Day Stays the Same
One thing is not changing with the new three-bin service: your collection day.
While the new kerbside collection service begins on Monday 5 October 2026, households will continue to place their bins out on their usual collection day. The introduction of the new service does not change collection routes or collection days.
Residents are encouraged to check their collection calendar to see which bins are due for collection each week and familiarise themselves with the new collection schedule before the service begins.
Learn more about the new service, view FAQs and stay up to date by visiting Three-Bin Kerbside Collection Service.
Free workshops to help local businesses prepare for food waste requirements
Free workshops to help local businesses prepare for food waste requirements
Food-related businesses across Wentworth Shire are invited to attend free online workshops designed to help prepare for upcoming NSW food waste requirements.
Delivered through the Riverina and Murray Joint Organisation’s (RAMJO) Business Food Waste Partnership Program, the workshops will explain what the changes may mean for businesses and provide practical advice on reducing food waste, improving waste separation practices and preparing for future requirements.
The workshops are suitable for a range of food-related businesses, including cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, hotels, childcare services, aged care providers and other organisations that generate food waste.
Participants will gain practical information on:
- Food waste reduction opportunities.
- Waste separation and recycling practices.
- Preparing for future food waste requirements.
- Improving resource recovery and reducing waste disposal costs.
Businesses can also access free one-on-one support tailored to their operations.
For more information and workshop registrations, visit the RAMJO Business Food Waste Partnership Program:
www.ramjo.nsw.gov.au/food-waste
Register for Thursday 8 October 10.30am – 12pm
Register for Wednesday 21 October 10.30am – 12pm
This initiative is funded by the NSW Environment Protection Authority.
Book Mungo Lunette Guided Tours Through Wentworth Visitor Centre
Book Mungo Lunette Guided Tours Through Wentworth Visitor Centre
Wentworth Shire Council has announced that the Wentworth Visitor Centre is now an official booking agent for the Mungo lunette guided tour at Mungo National Park.
Visitors can now book the tour using the dedicated booking link available through the Wentworth Visitor Centre, adding a local option for planning a visit to one of the region’s major visitor destinations.
The two-hour tour is led by an experienced NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Aboriginal guide and provides guided access to the Mungo lunette, also known as the Walls of China. Tours run most days, with dates and times displayed during booking. Bookings are required and visitors travel to Mungo Visitor Centre in their own vehicle.
Wentworth Shire Mayor, Cr Daniel Linklater, welcomed the new booking service and said it would help connect more visitors with the cultural and natural significance of Mungo National Park.
“The Wentworth Visitor Centre is an important first stop for people exploring our region, and this new service will make it easier for visitors to plan and book their Mungo experience,” Cr Linklater said.
“Supporting access to authentic visitor experiences strengthens the regional visitor economy and helps people better understand the cultural significance of this landscape.”
The Mungo lunette guided tour includes a 2.5-kilometre walk across formed track, boardwalk, soft sand and uneven sloping ground. Participants meet behind Mungo Visitor Centre 15 minutes before the tour starts. Park entry fees also apply.
To book or obtain further information, visit the Wentworth Visitor Centre at 61 Darling Street, Wentworth, or contact the centre on (03) 5027 5080.
Wentworth Shire residents urged to give new three-bin service time to work
Wentworth Shire Council is asking residents to allow time to adjust to the new three-bin kerbside collection service before deciding whether they need additional general waste capacity.
When collections begin on Monday 5 October 2026, household collection days will remain unchanged. By using each bin correctly from the outset, residents will be better placed to understand how the service affects the amount of general waste their household produces. At this time, all residents with multiple bins will revert to one 3 Bin Service.
The new service adds separate recycling and Food & Garden Waste bins alongside each household’s general waste bin. Using the three bins correctly should reduce the amount of material placed in general waste and help divert recyclable and organic material from landfill.
Residents should keep the collection calendar, magnet and launch pack which will be delivered before 5 October 2026. If the wording on a bin lid differs from these materials, residents should follow Council’s information. Sorting guidance is available on Council’s three-bin webpage and through the regional Halve Waste program.
Applications for additional general waste bins will open on 1 February 2027. The period before applications open gives households time to trial the service, adjust how they sort waste and assess their ongoing needs.
Council recognises the standard service may not meet every household’s needs. Residents with specific circumstances, including medical needs that generate additional waste, can contact Council to discuss available options.
Council’s message to residents is simple: give the service a go, use all three bins correctly and assess your household’s needs over the coming months. For information, visit engage.wentworth.nsw.gov.au/3-bins or call 03 5027 5027.
Road Rules Awareness Week: refresh your road safety knowledge
21–27 September 2026
Road Rules Awareness Week is an opportunity for all road users to refresh their knowledge and make safer choices. Wentworth Shire Council is sharing reminders about common road rules throughout the week.
Key road rule reminders
Safe following distance
- In good conditions, allow at least a three-second gap between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead.
- Increase the gap to four seconds or more in poor conditions, including on wet, unsealed or icy roads and at night. Heavy vehicles need additional space.
- On higher-speed roads, allow at least five seconds so there is more time to react and brake.
E-scooters
Privately owned e-scooters remain illegal on NSW roads and road-related areas, including footpaths, shared paths and bicycle lanes. They may only be used on private property.
Giving way to pedestrians
Drivers must give way to pedestrians crossing the road they are turning into, at intersections with or without traffic lights.
Overtaking
Only overtake when you have a clear view of approaching traffic, lane markings allow it, and you can complete the manoeuvre safely without exceeding the speed limit.
Roundabouts
When approaching or entering a roundabout, give way to any vehicle already in the roundabout.
Mobile phone use
Fully licensed drivers may use a mobile phone only in permitted hands-free ways or when the phone is secured in a commercially designed mounting fixed to the vehicle. Learner, P1 and P2 drivers must not use a mobile phone while driving.
Bicycle riders
Children under 16 may ride on a footpath unless a NO BICYCLES sign applies. An adult supervising a rider under 16 may also ride on the footpath. Riders on footpaths must keep left and give way to pedestrians.
Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Review the NSW road rules and test your knowledge using the Transport for NSW road rules information.