January 12, 2024Posted in: Community, Events
Share in the community spirit of celebrating Australia Day 2024, Southern Highlands-style, in picturesque Berrima Village. There’ll be market stalls, kids activities, live music and more! Find out who our community has nominated for Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year at the 9am Citizenship Ceremony. Cheer on the Grand Parade at midday, then enjoy...
October 13, 2023Posted in: Community, Events
It’s no secret that the Southern Highlands is a mecca for talented creatives, full of world-class artists, sculptors, photographers and potters. 63 local creatives were successful in applying to be part of this year’s Southern Highlands Arts Trail, promising to make this the most exciting and inspiring experience to date, for our artists and visiting...
September 15, 2023Posted in: Community, Events
Once this year’s Tulip Time festival is over, tens of thousands of tulip bulbs will be handed out to community members by Council volunteers. Locals are invited to pop down to Corbett Gardens on October 11 between 8:30am and 3:00pm and pick-up a free bag of 10 tulip bulbs. “We know people will appreciate having...
May 4, 2023Posted in: Community, News
Keeping those we care about safe on our roads is a shared responsibility. During National Road Safety Week (14-21 May) we’re encouraging everyone to Choose to Drive So Others Survive. Last year, the NSW road toll was the third lowest since 1923 and remains below the pre-COVID average of 363 deaths a year. Let’s all...
January 27, 2023Posted in: Community, Corporate Affairs, Delivering, Events
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...