Community News is a community newsletter which aims to provide you with an easy-to-read quarterly update to help keep you connected and informed about things that are happening across Wollondilly.
Through Community News you'll hear about what Council has been doing, such as updates on projects, road works or business improvements we have introduced. You'll also hear about what's ahead.
You can download a digital copy of the Community Newsletter here, or if you would like a hard…
Join us for Tourism Connect, a key networking event aimed at enhancing the visibility and economic growth of the Wollondilly tourism industry.
This is an opportunity for local tourism operators and enthusiasts to share ideas, learn from one another, and build connections that help foster regional tourism.
Event Details:
Admission: Free (light refreshments available)
Registration: Essential – secure your spot here.
Delivered by the Tourism & Business Support Team at Wollondilly Shire Coun…
Applications Approved in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act and Clause 97 of the Regulation, Notification is given that the undermentioned developments have recently been granted. Any public submissions received were carefully considered by Wollondilly Shire Council as part of the assessment of the subject application. Details of the applications and a copy of the consent together with any conditions attached is available for public vi…
Read more about "May 2024 Applications Approved"...On behalf of Wollondilly Shire Council, Mayor Matt Gould has congratulated Olympian Hilary Scott on her qualification to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games.
Equestrian jumper, 36-year-old Hilary Scott, resided at The Oaks from the age of 10. Her love of show-jumping started during her time with The Oaks Pony Club and has grown from there. Hilary is now based in the Netherlands where she competes across Europe and the USA.
Hilary and mother Alice Cameron train an impressive team of horses throug…
Experience an evening of inspiration and connection as we welcome our guest speaker, Maureen Harding. With 45 years of experience in the Hair and Beauty industry, Maureen is the President of Hair & Beauty Australia and the owner of Hairdressing by Maureen Harding.
Engage with Maureen during the Q&A session as she shares her journey and insights as a leader in the industry. Her warm personality, dedication to upskilling, and contributions to state and federal government make her an inspi…
After a chilly Winter in Wollondilly, we will all be looking forward to the warmer weather this year. The good news is that Spring is just around the corner, which means it’s time for our local green thumbs to sign up for the 2024 Wollondilly Spring Garden Competition.
The annual Spring Garden Competition brings together like-minded community members with a passion for gardening.
The 2024 competition includes a new category, Best Lawn, which joins some of the favourites including Best School G…
The following information is for filming and still photography on Council owned property, in open spaces and outdoor areas such as footpaths, roads and parks within Wollondilly Shire.
Filming and Photography within Wollondilly Shire Council Local Government Area
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A popular destination for visitors, at the foothills of the Southern Highlands, Wollondilly is surrounded by national parks and rural pastures. The area features picturesque towns such as P…
Smart Shire StrategySmart cities and towns leverage new digital technology – such as free public Wi-Fi, sensors, big data and analytics, online services, smart devices, and real time information – to improve productivity, liveability, creativity and sustainability.
The Smart Shire Strategy was adopted at the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 16 April 2018.
Smart Shire Strategy
Smart Shire Relevant LinksThe Smart Cities Chronicles Podcast - Premier podcast for smart cities action, investment and…
Time and paper are precious resources. Junk mail, email spam and unsolicited phone calls waste both time and paper, so let's get rid of them!
Globally, it is estimated that 100 million trees are harvested to produce junk mail each year. In Australia, 8.2 billion articles of junk mail are produced every year, along with over 650 million articles of addressed promotional mail.
Most of this mail is never read.
In addition, a recent study by Nucleus Research estimates that spam costs Austral…
In exciting news for Wollondilly businesses and the community, the Great Southern Nights music event will be heading to Wollondilly in November.
Great Southern Nights is a partnership between Destination NSW and the Australian Recording Industry Association aimed at stimulating the state’s live music, tourism and hospitality industries in a bid to boost the night time economy.
Great Southern Nights will see 1,000 Australian acts perform on stages across the state throughout November, which is…
Wollondilly Mayor Robert Khan has called on the NSW Government to invest in quality public transport for the Shire, following the release of data showing our residents are paying significantly more in road tolls than those who live in other parts of Sydney.
Recent studies have indicated that Wollondilly residents are paying up to twice as much in road tolls as people living in inner city areas, an extra disadvantage on top of the long commutes they face.
With the area growing steadily and 70%…
Following a long tradition in Wollondilly, Council is pleased to announce that entries for the 2020 Christmas Lights Competition are now open.
Established in 1998, the Christmas Lights Competition has been held annually for more than twenty years, with residents from right across the Shire lighting up their homes and businesses to embrace the Christmas spirit.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “2020 has been an unforgettable year for all of us. This is the perfect opportunity to take some time out to en…
Wollondilly Council has welcomed the switching on of a new mobile tower at Wilton and called on the Federal Government to work with them to continue to improve digital connectivity across the Shire.
The Wilton area has long been a black spot in terms of mobile phone coverage with drivers travelling along Picton Road also experiencing their phones dropping out as they pass through the area.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “Residents in Wilton have waited many years for mobile coverage, so it is great t…
Wollondilly Council is excited to launch its new Visit Wollondilly website today, providing helpful tourism information for both visitors and residents and supporting local tourism providers.
The website has been designed to modernise Wollondilly’s online tourism footprint, simplify navigation for users and raise awareness of what is available in the Shire.
Mayor Robert Khan said, “This new website is a great way to attract tourists to our region”
“Most people go online to plan their holidays…
The Rotary Club of Picton has partnered with Wollondilly Shire Council to spread some Christmas cheer to residents who lost their homes in the Green Wattle Creek Bushfire.
Rotary have given a grant to Wollondilly Shire Council to allow Wollondilly residents who lost their homes or suffered significant damage to purchase plants or gardening supplies from local nurseries to regenerate their gardens and support local wildlife.
Each resident who lost their home or sustained significant damage to t…
Spring Garden Competition 2024
Walk It Off - Warragamba 2024
Mums and Bubs Yoga
Old Menangle School Site Now Open
Picton to Tahmoor Shareway - now complete
Barrallier Park Water Play Unveiled