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
Raw water has now been restored in Cadell Street, Wentworth
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerRaw water has now been restored in Cadell Street, Wentworth following emergency repair work. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Raw Water Impact for Cadell Street, Wentworth: Thursday 10 September, 3:30pm
/by Marketing & Communications Officer** Update 8:52am, Friday 11 September: Raw water has now been restored in Cadell Street, Wentworth following emergency repair work. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may have caused. Raw water is currently unavailable in Cadell Street, Wentworth to allow Council staff to undertake emergency repair work. Expected restoration of raw water is likely to […]
Check your bin days – Buronga/Gol Gol Irrigation Areas, Buronga, Gol Gol, Gol Gol North, Mourquong and Trentham Cliffs
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerCheck your bin days – Buronga/Gol Gol Irrigation Areas, Buronga, Gol Gol, Gol Gol North, Mourquong and Trentham Cliffs Your 2026 and 2027 collection calendars are here. Save or print the attached calendars so you know which bins go out each week. Cleanaway is delivering new bins and printed information to eligible households, including a […]
Check your bin days – Boeill Creek, Coomealla and Curlwaa Irrigation Districts, and River Road
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerCheck your bin days – Boeill Creek, Coomealla and Curlwaa Irrigation Districts, and River Road Your 2026 and 2027 collection calendars are here. Save or print the attached calendars so you know which bins go out each week. Cleanaway is delivering new bins and printed information to eligible households, including a calendar, fridge magnet and […]
Check your bin days – Dareton, Pomona and Wentworth
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerCheck your bin days – Dareton, Pomona and Wentworth Your 2026 and 2027 collection calendars are here. Save or print the attached calendars so you know which bins go out each week. Cleanaway is delivering new bins and printed information to eligible households, including a calendar, fridge magnet and service information. Have questions? Drop in […]
Raw Water Impact for Wentworth: Wednesday 9 September, 10:10am
/by Marketing & Communications Officer*** Update 3:00pm, Wednesday 9 September: Raw water has now been restored in Wentworth following emergency repair work. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may have caused between 10:10am and 3:00pm today, Wednesday 9 September. **** Raw water is currently unavailable for the Wentworth township to allow Council staff to undertake emergency repair work. Expected […]
Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program now open
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerLocal sporting organisations may be eligible for funding through the NSW Government’s 2026/2027 Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. The program aims to improve safety at community sporting venues by increasing access to life-saving equipment. Grants of up to $3,000 are available to assist eligible organisations with the purchase of an approved Automated External Defibrillator (AED) […]
Get Active for Better Mental Health During Multicultural Health Week
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerMulticultural Health Week is being held from 31 August to 6 September 2026, providing an opportunity to focus on the importance of health and wellbeing in our diverse communities. Wentworth Shire Council is encouraging residents of all ages and backgrounds to improve their mental health and wellbeing through physical activity. Regular physical activity can help […]
Early Delivery of Your New 3-Bin Kerbside Collection System
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerEarly Delivery of Your New 3-Bin Kerbside Collection System Cleanaway is rolling out Wentworth Shire’s new waste bins ahead of schedule. While the 3-bin kerbside collection service officially commences on 5 October 2026, residents and businesses will begin receiving their physical bins and initial equipment over the coming week. What is arriving at your property […]
New Statewide Community Participation Plan comes into effect
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerThe NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has finalised a new statewide Community Participation Plan, which will come into effect on Tuesday 1 September 2026. The Statewide Community Participation Plan replaces the Wentworth Shire Council’s current Community Participation Plan. It has been introduced to standardise public consultation requirements and exhibition timeframes for planning functions […]
It’s not too late to complete the 2026 Census
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerIt’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
Wentworth Transfer Station – Green Waste Drop-Off Closed
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerPlease 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.
Rural Road Safety Month – Fatigue
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerDriving 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 […]
Rural Road Safety Month – NSW Country Roads
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerDriving across Wentworth Shire comes with unique risks, and knowing a road like the back of your hand doesn’t make anyone immune to danger. August is Rural Road Safety Month, and Week 1 focuses on NSW Country Roads. Did you know that 83% of all fatal crashes on NSW country roads involve local residents? That’s […]
Shared Path Construction – Cadell Street, Wentworth
/by Marketing & Communications OfficerSHARED PATH CONSTRUCTION – CADELL STREET, WENTWORTH Dates: Monday 17 August – Sunday 6 November Location: Cadell Street, Wentworth Construction will commence on a new 2.1-metre-wide shared concrete path along Cadell Street, Wentworth. This project will provide safe pedestrian and cyclist access directly to Junction Park. ——————————————————————- Traffic control will be active for the duration […]