Commemorating the unique contribution of women from our community, for our community.

November 10, 2023Posted in: Community

A bronze statue to commemorate Australia’s first published children’s Author and advocate for womens’ education and legal rights, Charlotte Atkinson of Sutton Forest, has been approved for the park at historic Berrima. After presenting “The Charlotte Project” to Council at this week’s Extraordinary Meeting, Wingecarribee Women’s Writers member Kerrie Douglass is thrilled with this outcome...

Where singing makes the world more wonderful

November 3, 2023Posted in: Community

Welcome to a cheerful and inclusive Creative Space, where brightly coloured ukeleles and the joy of singing together is making the world more wonderful for many community members. One of the many ways our local Vinnies is bringing hope to people and building community, with a little help from Council’s Community Assistance Scheme. Being surrounded...

Bundanoon Folk Festival 24-26 November 2023

October 20, 2023Posted in: Community, Events

Folk Band Black Cyress

Organisers of the all-new Bundanoon Folk Festival this November 24-26 say it’s heart-warming to see the village community rally to lend their time and skills to bring the Festival to life. An immersive weekend experience, the Festival will bring a wide variety of live performance styles to our Shire assisted by grant funding through Council’s...

Our Shire’s Junior Hockey Players are taking their game next-level

October 13, 2023Posted in: Community

Get set to cheer on the Junior Players from Moss Vale Hockey Club who are taking their game to the next level with the help of grant funding through Wingecarribee Shire Council’s Community Assistance Scheme.  “We’re grateful to have previously received funding support from Council toward goaley gear and training aids and this Community Assistance...

Grant gets women’s cricket going

August 25, 2023Posted in: Community

cricket ball smashing wickets

High on their wish-list since a women’s cricket comp started-up in the Highlands 3 years ago, Bundanoon Cricket Club have fulfilled their hopes of getting a team off the ground thanks to a grant through Council’s Community Assistance Scheme. The funds helped to buy uniforms and keep the cost of participating accessible for all. The...