Contact Council
(incl. after hours emergencies)
(03) 5027 5027
PO Box 81, Wentworth NSW 2648
Locations
Wentworth Main Office
61 Darling Street WENTWORTH
Hours: Mon - Fri 8.30am-5pm
Midway Service Centre
3 Midway Drive BURONGA
Hours: Mon - Fri
8.30am–12pm & 1pm-5pm
R2026/08 – Landfill Attendant
/by Marketing & CommunicationsR2026/09 – Customer Service Officer
/by Marketing & CommunicationsDouble Demerits are in force this holiday period
/by Marketing & CommunicationsDouble demerits start 12.01am Friday 23 January and continue until 11:59pm Monday 26 January 2026. NSW Police Force will target speeding, illegal mobile phone use, seatbelt and motorcycle helmet offences this long weekend.
Service Changes and Safety Advice for Extreme Heat (24–30 Jan)
/by Marketing & CommunicationsDue to the extreme heat conditions forecast by the Bureau of Meteorology—with peaks of 46°C on Monday and 48°C on Tuesday—Wentworth Shire Council is implementing temporary changes to waste facility hours. 🗑️ Waste Facility Operating Hours Please note the following changes: Facility Status (Sat 24 – Friday 30 Jan) Buronga Landfill OPEN DAILY: 6:00am – […]
Australia Day Public Holiday Closure – Monday 26 January 2026
/by Marketing & CommunicationsPublic Holiday Closure – Monday 26 January 2026 Wentworth Shire Council services including Customer Service Centres, Buronga Animal Shelter, Council Depot, Workshop, Stores, Libraries and Waste Facilities (excluding Buronga Landfill) will be closed on Monday 26 January 2026 for the Australia Day Public Holiday. Wentworth Visitor Information Centre (including Junction Café) will be open from […]
Urgent Community Notice – Temporary Closure of Midway Centre
/by Marketing & CommunicationsPlease be advised that the Midway Service Centre and Midway Library will be closed for the remainder of today, Thursday, 22 January 2026. This temporary closure is due to unforeseen access concerns. Council sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. For urgent Council enquiries, please contact 03 5027 5027.
Wentworth Shire Marks National Day of Mourning
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Marks National Day of Mourning Wentworth Shire Council joins communities across Australia in observing A National Day of Mourning on Thursday 22 January to honour the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. Council will fly flags at half-mast as a mark of respect and remembrance for those who lost their lives, for their […]
Have Your Say on the Future of Wentworth Shire Libraries
/by Marketing & CommunicationsHave Your Say on the Future of Wentworth Shire Libraries Council is inviting community feedback to help shape the future of library services across Wentworth Shire. We encourage residents, library users and community members to complete the Shaping Future Wentworth Shire Libraries survey. Your insights and ideas will play an important role in planning library […]
R2026/07 – Senior Project Officer
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Flood Rally (70 Years On)
/by Marketing & CommunicationsWentworth Shire Council has announced the official details for the Wentworth Flood Rally (70 Years On), a three-day celebration to commemorate seventy years since the historic 1956 Murray–Darling Flood. The event will include an attempt to break the Australian record for the largest assembly of Ferguson TEA20 (“Little Grey Fergie”) tractors. The rally, to be […]
How to stay safe during a heatwave
/by WebmasterThe following is shared from the NSW Ambulance website. Heatwaves are periods of unusually high temperatures that can last for several days. They may pose serious risks to your health. Tips to cope with the heat: Where to find reliable information When to call Triple Zero (000) Call Triple Zero (000) immediately if someone shows […]
Early Landfill Closure this week
/by WebmasterDue to extreme heat conditions this week. The Buronga Landfill will be closing early at 1.00pm on Wed 7th, Thu 8th and Fri 9th of January. If you need to visit the landfill, please ensure you get in by 12.00pm to allow staff to compact and cover the loads.
Ellerslie Transfer Station Closed Sat 27th Dec
/by WebmasterDue to a staff shortage, we will be unable to open the Ellerslie Transfer Station this coming Saturday (27th December 2025). We apologise for the inconvenience.
☀️ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE SORTED AT WENTWORTH SHIRE LIBRARIES! ☀️
/by Marketing & Communications☀️ SCHOOL HOLIDAYS ARE SORTED AT WENTWORTH SHIRE LIBRARIES! ☀️ We have a massive month of fun planned to kick off 2026! From Minecraft madness and messy crafts to movies, music, and storytime, there is something for everyone to enjoy this January. 👉 SWIPE THROUGH THE POSTERS to view the full calendar, dates, times, and […]
Blue-green algae
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