News and Media Releases

Rural Road Safety Month – Animals on Country Roads

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Look out, animals about!When driving in rural or regional areas, slow down,follow warning signs and stay alert – particularly around dusk or dawn. More info https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/road-users/drivers/animals

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Filtered Water Shutdown – Hendy Road, Buronga

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Wentworth Shire Council advises residents of an upcoming scheduled filtered water shutdown in Buronga. This interruption is necessary to allow our crews to safely perform essential water mains maintenance, which involves replacing a hydrant head at the end of the line near 4 Hendy Road. Scheduled Works Information Impact on Residents Properties at the listed […]

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Blue-green algae

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R2026/28 – Human Resources Officer

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New Front End Recycling Facility now open at Buronga Landfill

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New Front End Recycling Facility now open at Buronga Landfill Wentworth Shire Council is pleased to announce the opening of the Front End Recycling Facility at the Buronga Landfill. This facility is designed to improve resource recovery and offer cost savings for residents. By utilising the Front End Recycling Facility, you can drop off eligible […]

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Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030 and Operational Plan 2026-2027

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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: Where to view the documents: Copies of these documents are available to […]

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National Road Safety Week 2026 (17-24 May)

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From Sunday 17 May to Sunday 24 May, Wentworth Shire Council is proudly supporting National Road Safety Week 2026. This important annual initiative, created by the Safer Australian Roads and Highways (SARAH) Group and supported by Transport for NSW, reminds us all that road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Tragically, around 1,350 lives are lost on […]

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Transport for NSW Safety Improvement Work: Silver City & Sturt Highways

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Wentworth Shire Council is sharing the following information on behalf of Transport for NSW. Transport for NSW is investing $1.2 million to install 12.8 kilometres of flexible safety barriers and 70 new end terminals on the Silver City and Sturt highways near Wentworth and Euston. This work is part of the Towards Zero Safer Roads […]

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Temporary Road Closure – Fletcher’s Lake Road (Alba Road to Channel Road)

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Temporary Road Closure – Fletcher’s Lake Road (Alba Road to Channel Road) Wentworth Shire Council advises that Fletcher’s Lake Road will be closed to general traffic and heavy vehicles from Alba Road through to Channel Road. This temporary closure will commence on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, and will remain in place for a five-week period […]

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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: How to provide feedback: […]

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Buronga Gol Gol Structure Plan 2026 Partial Review

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Free Digital Newspapers Now Available at Wentworth Shire Libraries

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Free Digital Newspapers Now Available at Wentworth Shire Libraries Wentworth Shire Council is excited to announce that library members now have free, instant access to a wide range of digital newspapers through the BorrowBox app! In addition to our popular collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks, your library membership now features an ePress section. This new […]

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Draft Mobile Food Vendor Policy Review

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C105 – Is this your cat?

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Draft Generic Plan of Management

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