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Buronga EDS Closed Temporarily

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BURONGA HOUSEBOAT EFFLUENT DISPOSAL SYSTEM (EDS) CLOSED The Buronga EDS is currently undergoing maintenance. Houseboat owners are directed to use the Dareton Effluent Disposal System until further advise from Council.

NSW RFS Declares Bushfire Danger Period

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NSW RFS Declares Bushfire Danger Period Tuesday the 1st of October 2024 will mark the official start of the Lower Western statutory Bush Fire Danger Period (BFDP) with the RFS urging residents to ensure they are as prepared as possible. Lower Western District Manager Superintendent Steve Walker is reminding Wentworth and Balranald Shire residents that […]

Fish deaths in the Lower Darling community update 6 April 2023

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As residents of the Wentworth Shire Council, you may be aware of the mass fish death event thathas been occurring further up-river around Menindee. As the river travels south, it brings some ofthe low-quality water with it and you may have observed some fish deaths. Read the full press release via the following document.

Community update on response to fish deaths in the Lower Darling

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As residents of the Wentworth Shire Council, you may be aware of the mass fish death event that has been occurring further up-river around Menindee. As the river travels south, it brings some of the low-quality water with it and you may have observed some fish deaths. The NSW Government has released a community update […]

Community update on response to fish deaths in Menindee

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The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) will be stood-down from Friday 31 March 2023 as agencies expand their water monitoring to downstream of Menindee following fish kills in the lower Darling-Baaka River. The EOC was established on Saturday 18 March 2023 at the direction of State Emergency Operations Controller, Deputy Commissioner Emergency Management Peter Thurtell, to […]

Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment

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We’re looking for enthusiastic people to join an Arts Working Group to help drive the integration of art, culture and heritage into the new Wentworth Health Service Redevelopment to ensure it’s a place that is welcoming, promotes wellbeing and reflects the unique local community. Download the Expression of Interest form to join the group and […]

Accessing Mental Health Services in NSW

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Many people may be feeling anxious, worried or afraid within flood-affected communities. Looking after the mental health of ourselves, friends and family is an important part of staying well. If you need support, there are a number of services you can access for free. The below websites have a mixture of self-guided mental health resources […]

Water Quality

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WATER QUALITY Council continues to monitor water quality and advises it is currently compliant with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.