Newly appointed Mayor of Wingecarribee Shire Councillor Larry Whipper has today reaffirmed his goals for the year ahead. “It may only be my second day in the role but I wish to reiterate my position and priorities as we head into the final year of this term of council,” he said. “As we await IPART’s...
Southern Highlands residents are reminded that backyard burning approvals will cease from midnight 30 September 2015 in line with the peak bushfire danger period. A Fire Permit from the Rural Fire Service is required once the Bush Fire Danger period officially begins on 1 October 2015. In the major towns of Bowral, Mittagong and Moss Vale,...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is undertaking a survey calling on the Shire’s youth for their views on living in the Southern Highlands. The survey will form the basis of the Shire’s Youth Strategy. “It’s very important that in developing this strategy we make it as informative and as relevant as possible,” explained Council’s Youth Liaison Officer,...
Wingecarribee Shire Council is encouraging bike riders to don their helmets and join the sixth annual BBT Family Fun Ride on Sunday 20 September to be held along the Bong Bong Shared Pathway. Adults and children of all ages are invited to bring their bikes along to help celebrate NSW Bike Week and enjoy a...
Accommodation choices for residents with a disability living in the Shire are set to be boosted following the announcement of grant funding from the NSW State Government and Wingecarribee Shire Council. As part of the NSW Restart Illawarra Infrastructure Fund, the State Government has pledged $900,000 towards the construction of assisted accommodation for people living...
