September 29, 2023Posted in: Delivering
construction, SES

Construction will soon begin on a new purpose-built NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Unit headquarters at Moss Vale after the first sod was turned on the site today. The new facility, which is jointly funded by the NSW Government and Wingeecarribee Shire Council, will provide the Unit with increased storage capacity and additional parking, and...
September 29, 2023Posted in: Community
Learner driver, learner driver course

If you’re a learner driver or supervisor, here’s an opportunity to be sure you’ll start-out with the best possible knowledge and training methods, before taking to the road. On Sunday 22 October and Sunday 29 October, Council is offering two free Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshops, facilitated by Council’s Road Safety Officer and...
September 29, 2023Posted in: Community
bushfire danger period, bushfire preparedness

Warm weather is forecast for this October long weekend which also marks the start of the Bushfire Danger Period from Saturday, October 1. Time to plan ahead and make preparations for your safety in the event of an emergency. Clear the gutters, have a go-bag ready and before you even think about burning-off, seek approval...
September 29, 2023Posted in: Community
cherry tree walk

Seeing Bowral Vietnam War Memorial Cherry Tree Walk blossom this Spring brings great satisfaction to the Southern Highlands Vietnam Veterans who took part in planting four new trees together with Council on September 7. This is just the beginning of an innovative project to preserve the trees, which has taken three years to bring to...
September 22, 2023Posted in: Community
Right to know week

Next week is the Information and Privacy Commission (IPC) Right to Know Week (RTW 2023) and Wingecarribee Shire Council is proud to be a champion of the cause through the IPC RTK 2023 Champion Program. Consistent with our commitment to transparency, this global campaign recognises the right of citizens to access government information. From 25...