Author Archives: Jacqui Binns

Making green spaces more manageable for volunteers

We know Wingecarribee values the many local volunteers who dedicate their days to making life better for others in their communities. With the support of Council’s Community Assistance Scheme, Church Connect Christian Church have let helpers know their time is respected, by making grounds maintenance they undertake, a little easier. “Being right in the heart…

Getting around made easier with the completion of Mittagong Creek Bridge

Another major road project has now been finalised in Bowral that will help make getting in and around Bowral much easier. The reconstruction of the Mittagong Creek Bridge located on Merrigang Street has been completed and the road is now fully accessible to drivers. The project was wrapped up at the end of last week….

Farewelling one of our RFS families

Where would Wingecarribee be without our RFS volunteers? A Robertson family have been fondly farewelled after decades of service volunteering with Robertson Rural Fire Service. On Wednesday night, long-standing resident Mr Brendan Waters, who served with the Brigade for over 25 years, as captain for 14, was recognised for his tireless commitment and mentoring of new…

A cultural transformation to revitalise our community

As recent investment in local arts, culture and heritage revitalises regional communities, Southern Highlands residents are ready to embrace a new era of cultural experiences with the much-anticipated unveiling of Bowral Memorial Hall. Now the only venue of its kind in the Shire, with a capacity of 300, including retractable seating for 125, excellent acoustics…