New Local Planning and Development Workshops with key insights for Builders

February 19, 2024Posted in: Community
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Wingecarribee Shire Council is excited to kick off the first two events of the 2024 Development Forum Series this March.  The aim of the forums is to help keep local builders, new and seasoned, up to date with the latest planning and development processes, as well as provide the opportunity to connect with Council on...

Ross Noble on his way to Bowral for 2024 Jibber Jabber Jamboree Tour

February 15, 2024Posted in: Community, Tourism
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World renowned cult comedian Ross Noble is on his way to Bowral!  It’s part of the entertainer’s 2024 Jibber Jabber Jamboree tour, to mark his 21st solo stand-up tour. Noble rose to fame through his appearances on British television, and interviews on panel shows such as ‘Have I Got News for You.’ The Southern Highlands...

Historic collaboration for Joadja heritage site with a new Conservation Management Plan

February 14, 2024Posted in: Community, Tourism
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Wingecarribee Shire Council has been working with Joadja historic site custodians Valero and Elisa Jimenez to facilitate a Conservation Management Plan (CMP) and will soon jointly appoint respected firm Austral Archaeology. At the December Council meeting, Administrator Mr Viv May resolved to proceed with preparing a Conservation Management Plan to guide conservation and improvement works at...

New Southern Highlands Visitor Panel calls on Businesses to jump on board

February 5, 2024Posted in: Community, Tourism
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Wingecarribee Shire Council is seeking business owners within the local tourism industry to join a new Southern Highlands focused Visitor Economy Advisory Panel (VEAP). The panel will work with Council to further the region’s footprint within the NSW tourism economy. Apart from having a number of key decision-making opportunities, the VEAP will also provide a...

Wingello and Balmoral Village communities kick off workshops for new Resilient Towns Initiative

February 2, 2024Posted in: Community
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Wingello and Balmoral Village residents have already proven their resilience, having survived the 2019/20 Black Summer bushfires. They are now the first communities to engage in a new round of disaster preparedness workshops for our Shire, through the Resilient Towns Initiative (RTI). These residents are now being called upon to participate in next week’s community-led...

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