Did you know batteries, and especially the lithium-ion variety in appliances, electronics and vapes, can cause fires when incorrectly disposed of? For your safety, don’t drop batteries in your bin. Drop them to Council’s Resource Recovery Centre or your local community Battery Collection Program, and switch to using rechargeable batteries wherever possible. They have a...
Since the 1800’s the Robertson Show has been a connector for our community and organisers are working collaboratively with Council to ensure its sustainability for generations to come. With up to 5,000 people enjoying the event each year a high volume of waste must be managed well. A water refill station made possible by a...
We’re making great progress with upgrades to Old South Road. The next stage will require a temporary closure to all through traffic, between Old Hume Highway and Aylmerton Road from Monday 25 September to Wednesday 18 October. The road closure is required to allow the contractor to undertake upgrades to two large stormwater culverts within...
What will Christmas cheer look like for Wingecarribee this year? Community feedback in combination with rising costs have prompted Wingecarribee Shire Council to consider a new program of widespread Christmas Activations across our townships and villages in 2023. On the agenda for the September 20 Ordinary Meeting of Council is a report recommending Shire-wide, community-focused...
Always on-call for Psych First Aid at Emergency Evacuation (e-vac) centres, Red Cross volunteer Jolanda brings comfort to community members in times of crisis and distress. “If I’m honest, it feels a little selfish to go around helping people because it feels so good to make a difference to their situation,” Jolanda says. Only recently...
