March 21, 2023Posted in: Events
Botanic Gardens, environment, Wingecarribee Shire Council

Come along to Earth Hour and see the 17 giant Kreative Koalas, in the birch grove at the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens (SHBG), for one final event on Saturday 25 March 5pm-9pm. The Koalas were created by primary students across NSW, who participated in the Kreative Koalas – Design a Bright Future competition and will be on...
February 10, 2023Posted in: Environment, Events
Earth Hour, environment, Wingecarribee Shire Council

In a bid to change the way people see and talk about recycling, Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens are calling for expressions of interest from people looking to exhibit in this year’s Earth Hour celebrations and for local organisations and businesses to attend as stallholders. Sculpture in the Gardens is a...
February 10, 2023Posted in: Community, Events
Aboriginal, Art, Arts, Wingecarribee Shire Council

Bask in the moonlight, live music, sublime local wines and share plates of farm-fresh deliciousness from Hearth café, at the last of Ngununggula Nights for this Summer. Friday 24 Feb. Book online now to mix it with other arts and culture lovers, and check out the video exhibition breaking new ground. Whether you’re a regular...
February 10, 2023Posted in: Environment, Events
Clean Up Australia Day, environment, Wingecarribee Shire Council

An easy way to make a big difference to the local environment we all value and love here in the Highlands, Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 5 March, 2023. We’re calling on residents and community groups to step up and help keep our shire beautiful by getting out there with family and friends,...
January 27, 2023Posted in: Community, Corporate Affairs, Delivering, Events
Australia Day, Berrima, Community Event

A local legend, affectionately known as ‘The Wombat Man’, John Creighton is our community’s Citizen of The Year. John’s selfless efforts to save our shire’s bare-nosed wombats were recognised at yesterday’s Citizenship Ceremony at the historic Berrima Courthouse. It was love that lured New Orleans-born John to Australia, where his love of Highlands wildlife has...