Wingecarribee Shire Council is calling on locals to lend a hand in tidying up the Highlands as part of this week’s national Clean Up Australia Day event to be held on Sunday 6 March. Echoing the sentiments of national Clean Up Australia Day campaign, founder and Chairman Ian Kiernan AO, Wingecarribee Shire Mayor, Councillor Larry...
Three of the Shire’s Rural Fire Service (RFS) brigades are set to receive a major boost thanks to funding provided by the NSW State Government. Announced by the NSW Minister for Emergency Services, David Elliott MP, a total of $610,000 will be distributed amongst Colo Vale, Exeter, Moss Vale and Berrima RFS Brigades as part...
Wingecarribee Shire Council has today launched the 2016 Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme. Under the scheme, this year Council will distribute up to $130,000 to assist local not-for-profit organisations across the Shire. Monies can be sought to fund programs, equipment or capital works which aim to establish, improve or enhance cultural, sporting, welfare, health promotion, community...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is encouraging music lovers to attend the upcoming ‘Plugged at the Pool’ summer outdoor concert this Saturday 20 February. Council’s Youth Liaison Officer, Michelle Williams said the event was an opportunity for locals to witness some of our Shire’s brightest rising stars. “On show will be a number of great young acts...
In the wake of this month’s dog attack on a young girl in western Sydney, Wingecarribee Shire Council is reminding dog owners of the importance of responsible pet ownership. “Our thoughts are first and foremost with this young girl’s family,” said Council’s Senior Ranger, Troy McGlynn. “While this is a terrible incident, it is important...
