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Sculptures By The Road Exhibition - Huge Success - 02 Sep 2008
On Friday 15 August 2008, Wollondilly Shire Council held the inaugural Sculptures by the Road Exhibition.  This road safety themed sculpture exhibition was designed for young drivers to consider how attitude affects driving. more ..

Book Week - Taking it to the Schools - 01 Sep 2008
In celebration of Children's Book Week, staff from Wollondilly Library and Information Service brought their Book Week Fun and Games to eleven schools throughout the Shire. more ..

Country Valley’s Boutique Dairy Success - 29 Aug 2008
Picton’s Country Valley Boutique Dairy won the Champion Yoghurt at the Royal Easter Show this year and as a result of that they were nominated as one of six for the Royal Agricultural Society President’s Medal.  In late August, Country Valley also won the RAS President’s Medal for their yoghurt. more ..

Web Updates for w/e 25 August - 25 Aug 2008
Here are the web updates for this week.  We are interested in your feedback,  please email us with suggestions for making our website easier to use. more ..

Opposition to Wilton as Sydney's Second Airport - 25 Aug 2008
Mayor of Wollondilly Shire, Cr Judith Hannan has written to Honourable Anthony Albanese MP, the Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, regarding concerns about reports that Wilton may be considered as a location for the Second Sydney Airport. more ..

Damaged Street Lights - 25 Aug 2008
Wollondilly Shire Council would like to inform residents that damaged street light maintenance is performed by Integral Energy.  If you notice any street lights not working, please contact Integral Energy by phoning 131 003 or online on www.integral.com.au to report the fault and if possible provide the relevant pole numbers. more ..

Black Spot Funding for Wollondilly 2008-09 - 25 Aug 2008
Wollondilly Shire Council has received confirmation from The Hon Anthony Albanese MP, Minister of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government and Craig Thomson MP, Chair of NSW Black Spots Consultative Panel that Wollondilly Shire has received a total amount of $2,445,000 in Black Spot Funding for 2008-09. more ..

Picton Road, Traffic Increase - 20 Aug 2008
Wollongong Port Authority has announced that there will be an increase of traffic along Picton Road of over 35,000 trucks each year starting in November 2008. The increase of traffic is due to the closure of the car transport facility at  Port Jackson and this facility being transferred to Wollongong. more ..

Wollondilly Shire Council at Careflight Day - 20 Aug 2008
On 14 September, Wollondilly Shire Council will be attending the Shire's Community education and fund raising day for NRMA Care flight.  The day begins at 9am at Tahmoor Sportsground and is expected to finish by 5pm. more ..

Wollondilly - What a Great Place to Live - 20 Aug 2008
Bank West has recently commissioned a report to index the quality of life in 590 Council areas around Australia. The criteria for the report was based on employment levels, crime rates, internet access, health, education levels, earnings, home ownership rates, house size, proportion of empty homes and community involvement.

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Back to the Shed - 19 Aug 2008
Wollondilly Community Men's Sheds (WOLCOMS) is a steering group consisting of community members and supported by Wollondilly Shire Council. WOLCOMS aims to establish multiple Men's Sheds across the Wollondilly Shire. more ..

Web Updates for week ending 18 August 2008 - 18 Aug 2008
Here are the web updates for this week.  Have a look at our new section Council Staff . more ..

YOU can help improve the Upper Georges River Environment - 07 Aug 2008
Would you like to help spend $2M to improve the Georges River catchment? We need your knowledge to assist in identifying the key projects that will help preserve the river now and into the future. more ..

Wollondilly Business Directory - 05 Aug 2008
Wollondilly Mayor Cr Judith Hannan is pleased to announce Wollondilly Shire Council’s new project under the Economic Development Program -The Wollondilly Business Directory. more ..

Tree Preservation Order Amendments - 01 Aug 2008
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on 21 July 2008, Wollondilly Shire Council resolved to exhibit the Draft Amended Tree Preservation Order.  The changes will be on exhibition for a period of 28 days. more ..

The Sculptures are Coming - 01 Aug 2008
Local young people are putting the finishing touches on their artworks in readiness for the Sculpture by the Road exhibition in August. more ..

Wollondilly Community Directory - 01 Aug 2008
The Wollondilly Community Directory is Wollondilly Shire Council’s one-stop guide to local groups and services. more ..

Blades Bridge - One Step Closer - 24 Jul 2008
The bridge that will replace the currently closed Blades Bridge at Douglas Park is one step closer to being installed. more ..

Seniors Advisory Group - 17 Jul 2008
Wollondilly Shire Council is inviting members of the Community to attend the Inaugural Wollondilly Seniors Advisory Group meeting which will be held on   Wednesday 30 July 2008 in the Gallery of Council Chambers 62-64 Menangle St Picton 2.30pm to 4pm . Afternoon tea will be provided. more ..

Recreational Facilities in Wollondilly - 14 Jul 2008
At the Ordinary Council Meeting of 16 June, it was decided that a program of expenditure would be established to eliminate the risk of loss of projects due to the implementation of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2008. more ..

Local Government Week 2008 - 10 Jul 2008
This year Local Government Week is between 28 July and 1 August. The event gives you the chance to take a closer look at your Local Government.  The week includes: more ..

My Place My Library - NAIDOC Week - 07 Jul 2008
Read any good books lately? That’s what we asked some of the Aboriginal Elders in our Community and they were only too happy to share their love of reading with everyone. more ..

Wollondilly Shire Council Prepares for Planning Reform - 07 Jul 2008
Wollondilly Shire Councillors were briefed on Monday about the recently introduced Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment Bill 2008 and Building Professionals Amendment Bill 2008 (Proof). more ..

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