February 24, 2017Posted in: Tourism
Bowral, Corbett Gardens, Tourism, Tulip Time

Wingecarribee Shire Council is proud to announce Redkite as this year’s Tulip Time partner. Council’s Manager Tourism and Events, Steve Rosa said the team were looking forward to working with the charity in the lead up to this year’s 57th annual Tulip Time festivities. “Redkite is a wonderful Australian charity providing essential support to children...
February 24, 2017Posted in: Other
Bowral, Corbett Gardens, Mayor, Wingecarribee Shire Council
Wingecarribee Shire Mayor Ken Halstead has today expressed his sadness on learning one of the women struck by lightning in Bowral’s Corbett Gardens has passed away at Sydney’s Royal North Shore Hospital. “On behalf of everyone at Council we extend our sincere sympathies and deepest condolences to the woman’s family,” the Mayor said. The 61-year-old...
February 24, 2017Posted in: Community, Events
Road safety, Seniors Festival

Wingecarribee Shire Council is gearing up for this year’s Seniors Festival with a variety of events being held from 3 to 12 March. Events include a free seniors cycling workshop presented by Rideability Cycle Education. Council’s Road Safety Officer Melanie Lausz explained that the workshop is perfect for seniors looking to brush up on their...
February 23, 2017Posted in: Community
Community Assistance Scheme, Environment Levy, Wingecarribee Shire Council

Wingecarribee Shire Council has today launched the 2017 Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme. Under the scheme, this year Council will distribute up to $130,000 to assist local not-for-profit organisations across the Shire. Monies can be sought to fund programs, equipment or capital works which aim to establish, improve or enhance cultural, sporting, welfare, health promotion, community...
February 22, 2017Posted in: Environment
Burradoo, Bushcare, environment, Environment Levy, Green Army, Wingecarribee River, Wingecarribee Shire Council

Following six months of intensive environmental work on the Wingecarribee River, the second round of Green Army participants are preparing to down tools as the rehabilitation project draws to a close. Attending the Burradoo graduation ceremony was Campbell Page’s National Green Army Program Manager, Kristie Kelly, members of the Bong Bong Common Management Committee and...