Local service information for the Shire’s senior citizens has become easier to find with the launch of the new-look Wingecarribee Seniors Directory. The new look directory contains a comprehensive list of activities and contacts for seniors living in the Southern Highlands. New to the directory is the inclusion of vital information to assist in navigating...
With a cool chill in the autumn air, Wingecarribee Shire Council is reminding residents to check their wood heaters before they light up. “Faulty and incorrectly used wood fire heaters are a major contributor to air pollution,” said Council’s Environment and Sustainability Manager Barry Arthur. “Apart from the obvious health and community benefits of a...
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Duncan Gair is reminding holidaymakers to postpone their visit to the Southern Highlands this Easter in a bid to help the nation tackle the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “It’s important that we all heed the advice from our Federal and State leaders and cancel all non-essential travel,” he said. “This message...
Application forms for Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID-19 deferral of rates and charges are now available for residents and businesses impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. General Manager Ann Prendergast said the application forms to defer rates follows last week’s decision by Council to introduce a range of financial support measures aimed at supporting affected residents and...
In the lead up to the Easter break Wingecarribee Shire Council is reminding residents of changes to construction hours introduced to support the industry during the COVID19 pandemic. Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Deputy General Manager Corporate Strategy and Development Services, Mark Pepping said the newly introduced changes were designed to help keep the construction industry afloat...
