In a bid to change the way people see and talk about recycling, Wingecarribee Shire Council and the Southern Highlands Botanic Gardens are calling for expressions of interest from people looking to exhibit in this year’s Earth Hour celebrations and for local organisations and businesses to attend as stallholders. Sculpture in the Gardens is a...
An easy way to make a big difference to the local environment we all value and love here in the Highlands, Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 5 March, 2023. We’re calling on residents and community groups to step up and help keep our shire beautiful by getting out there with family and friends,...
We can’t underestimate the importance of protecting our koalas. The Southern Highlands is home to 10% of the total number of koalas remaining in the wild State-wide, and we’ve secured $1 million in State Government funding toward maintaining that precious, local population. Koala Officer Casey Taylor of Wingecarribee Shire Council said the funds are a...
The Southern Highlands community is making positive changes to reduce litter with millions of containers being recycled through the NSW Government’s Return and Earn scheme. Council’s Manager Waste and Resource Recovery, Mr Clinton McAlister, explained that by recycling bottles, cans and cartons residents were saving money and helping the environment. “Since launched in 2017, more...
Thinking about solar for your home but don’t know where to start? We’ve simplified the fact-finding for you with free access to the SunSPOT solar calculator, now at your fingertips. With the cost of living rising, how much could your household save with solar? What size solar system would suit your needs? And how can...
