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Night works – Silver City Highway

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Night works – Silver City Highway Dates: Monday 7 September – Friday 11 September Location: Silver City Highway, Buronga Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions due to night works on the Silver City Highway from the Buronga Roundabout to Arumpo Road intersection, as essential maintenance is carried out. Work includes crack-sealing up to 2.2km […]

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It’s not too late to complete the 2026 Census

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It’s not too late to complete the 2026 Census. The Australian Bureau of Statistics team will be at the Wentworth Show on Saturday 29 August between 11:30am and 2:30pm. The team will be available to assist in completing the 2026 Census. For further information regarding the Census, call 1800 181 227 or go to census.abs.gov.au

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Bridge Lifts during the Wentworth Show weekend – 2026

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The 9:30am and 11:30am bridge lifts at the Wentworth and Abbotsford bridges will NOT be available over the weekend of the Wentworth Show (Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 August 2026) in the interest of road safety (to reduce traffic bank up). Bridge lifts are available on the above stated days at 2:30pm and 5:00pm, provided […]

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Service Alignment Works Extended – Dawn Avenue, Gol Gol

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SERVICE ALIGNMENT WORKS Re-commencing: Monday 31 August Expected completion by: Friday 4 September Location: Dawn Avenue in Gol Gol Council is undertaking roadworks on Dawn Avenue to reinstate sunken service alignments back to surface level. These works will improve road safety and overall surface quality. Due to rain, the works require an extension. Traffic control […]

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Board Member Opportunity – Bottle Bend Reserve Land Manager

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The following information is shared on behalf of the NSW Government Crown Land Reserves Business Centre Team: Application for Appointment of Board Members Bottle Bend Reserve Land Manager Ever wondered who is responsible for keeping Crown reserves operating? Countless facilities like showgrounds, local halls and parks are run by Statutory Land Manager Boards, made up […]

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Wentworth Transfer Station – Green Waste Drop-Off Closed

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Please be advised that the green waste drop-off area at the Wentworth Transfer Station is temporarily closed due to wet and unsafe ground conditions. All other waste disposal areas at the facility remain open for public use. Council apologises for any inconvenience.

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Safe Towing Workshop & Weighing Sessions – September 2026

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Wentworth Shire Council invites owners of caravans, trailers, boats, and horse floats to have their towing setups professionally assessed. Non-compliant setups risk voided insurance cover, heavy fines, and demerit points. To assist residents, Council is hosting a free Safe Towing Workshop on Wednesday 16 September 2026 at the Midway Community Centre in Buronga, covering weight […]

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Apply for a Community Road Safety Grant

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Do you have an idea to improve road safety in your community? The NSW Government Community Road Safety Grants program provides funding to groups and organisations across NSW to deliver local projects that address specific road safety issues and promote safer road use. Grants of up to $5,000 and $30,000 are available. Applications close Monday […]

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Tender: Luxury 4WD Wagon

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Rural Road Safety Month – Fatigue

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Driving long stretches across Wentworth Shire is part of daily life, but long shifts, early starts, and repetitive open roads take a quiet toll behind the wheel. August is Rural Road Safety Month, and this week the focus is on driver fatigue. Tired driving is far more dangerous than most people realise—fatigue-related crashes are almost […]

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