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This is the section of the site where you will find out what's been happening in the local government area. All of the latest news, including media releases, announcements, document launches and other information will be published here. You will also find the headlines of the most recent news appearing dynamically on the homepage of our site.

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Insulation Batt Removal - 06 Nov 2009
There has been a noticeable increase in residents and businesses bringing insulation batts to the Bargo Waste Management Centre, however, it is important that everyone be aware that insulation batts should be removed with caution and there are strict guidelines about how they should be disposed of. more ..

Defibrillators Save Lives - 06 Nov 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council has recently purchased three defibrillators and we believe that having them at the Council offices could potentially save lives. more ..

Public Exhibition Draft Wollondilly LEP, Draft Wollondilly DCP - 06 Nov 2009
The Draft Wollondilly Local Environmental Plan 2009 and Draft Wollondilly Development Control Plan 2009 will be on public exhibition from 2 November to 14 December 2009. more ..

Web Updates w/e 2 November 2009 - 02 Nov 2009
Here are our web updates for this week. more ..

Council Signs Missing - 30 Oct 2009
Over recent months there have been a number of permanent signs and temporary traffic control going missing from roadsides. more ..

Web Updates for 26 October 2009 - 26 Oct 2009
Welcome to Wollondilly Web site updates. more ..

U-Turn the Wheel - 23 Oct 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council together with Picton Rotary Club since 2001 developed a road safety initiative which aims to provide support and address the injury crashes in the Wollondilly Shire through the delivery of practical road safety information at a local level and where possible using local resources.This initiative is called U-Turn the Wheel. more ..

Georges River Website Launch - 23 Oct 2009
The Georges River Combined Councils’ Committee (GRCCC) today (21 October 2009) launched a new interactive website (http://www.georgesriver.org.au) to provide the community with regular updates on the rehabilitation of the Georges River and its catchment. more ..

Pool Safety - 20 Oct 2009
Pool fencing is an integral part of child safety when it comes to backyard swimming pools. Although some exemptions exist for large rural properties, specific measures are still required to make any dwelling or habitable building child-safe. In any event, Wollondilly Shire Council recommends the use of a well designed and properly installed pool fence around any swimming pool. more ..

Garden Competition Winners - 2009 - 14 Oct 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council announced the winners of its annual Garden Competition at a Presentation Evening held last night at the Picton Bowling Club. more ..

Thirlmere Welcome Sign - 14 Oct 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council has recently erected a new Welcome sign to Thirlmere. more ..

Transport Options in Wollondilly - Alternatives to the Car - 29 Sep 2009
Wollondilly Shire has a larger proportion of motor vehicle ownership compared to the Sydney region with 66% of Wollondilly households having two or more cars compared to 41% in the Sydney region. more ..

Clean Up Wollondilly - 29 Sep 2009
It’s Clean Up time again. Wollondilly Shire Council provides residents with a biannual clean up service for bulky household materials and scrap metal (kept in a separate pile). Residents are invited to place up to 1.5 cubic metres of material out for each collection. The first week will kick off on Monday 12 October 2009. Residents should check their clean up calendar to find out when they can put their material out for collection. more ..

Weeding Wollondilly - 29 Sep 2009
It’s that time of year again when weeds show their heads, their seed heads that is. So it’s also time to tackle them before they spread. more ..

Stormwater Management Charge Leading to Improved Waterway Health - 29 Sep 2009
Many residents in Wollondilly have asked how the Stormwater Management Charge, included as part the rates this year, would be spent by Wollondilly Shire Council. more ..

Autism Information Evening - 28 Sep 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council in conjunction with St Anthony’s Family Care are hosting an information evening for parents and carers of children with Autism aged between 2-6 years.

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New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Wollondilly - 24 Sep 2009
On 21 September at the Ordinary Meeting of Council, Cr Col Mitchell was voted as Mayor for the next 12 months and Cr Benn Banasik was voted in as his Deputy. more ..

Wollondilly Shire Council Trainee wins award - 22 Sep 2009
On Friday 18 September, Jacqueline White from Wollondilly Shire Council won the “Trainee of the Year” award from MG My Gateway Apprentice and Trainee Awards 2009. more ..

Transport Forum Highly Commended - 21 Sep 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council has received a “highly commended” award for the community engagement process undertaken for the Wollondilly Transport Forum that we hosted in June. The award was from the Local Government Managers Association 2009 Management Excellence Awards. The Transport Forum was recognised in the category of “Engaging and Serving Communities”. more ..

Controlling Cats and the Responsibilities of Cat Owners - 21 Sep 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council would like to remind residents about the responsibilities of being a cat owner. These responsibilities are listed under the Companion Animals Act 1998. more ..

Safe Work Australia Week 2009 - 21 Sep 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council would like to encourage local businesses to participate in National Safe Work Australia Week. It is held annually in October to focus attention on workplace safety. The week aims to encourage all working Australians to get involved in, and concentrate on, safety in their workplace to improve work practices. more ..

The Dilly Wanderer - Stress Less - Sign Up, Link in, Get Involved - 21 Sep 2009
On Wednesday the 7 October for Stress Less Day, The Dilly Wanderer will be hosting a Rock and Water sampler session for children. This event will be held at the Warragamba Town Hall, starting at 10am – all welcome! more ..

Bins and Safety - 21 Sep 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council would like to remind residents about the correct procedure when putting their bins out for weekly waste collection. more ..

Homework Help at the Library - 14 Sep 2009
Having trouble helping the kids with their homework? more ..

Family Day Care Needs Carers - 14 Sep 2009
Wollondilly Shire Council’s Family Day Care is in need of carers in Bargo, Picton, Appin, The Oaks, Warragamba and Silverdale. It is a great career opportunity and you can work from home. Provide a warm, secure and family focussed environment for babies and children up to 12 years old. more ..

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