Wollondilly Shire Council

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• Mayor welcomes WestInvest funding for projects in Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed the State Government’s announcement that Wollondilly will receive funding under the new WestInvest program.
  
  The $5 billion program will fund transformational infrastructure projects that aim to enhance communities and help create jobs, with the funding being distributed through three main channels.
  
  Wollondilly is one of 15 councils in Sydney’s west and south-west who will share in $400 million, and will directly receive between $20-$35m for projects in…

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• Leonard’s Beautiful Pictures to visit Wollondilly

  Wollondilly Shire Council, Southern Tablelands Arts and South East Arts will host a magical evening of vintage films from the National Film and Sound Archive's Corrick Collection, presented with live music and foley score.
  
  The event will be held in the newly renovated Wollondilly Shire Hall in Picton on Wednesday 20 April from 7pm. This is a once in a lifetime experience as Leonard’s Beautiful Pictures tours across the region.
  
  Paying homage to the musical talents of The Marvellous Corrick…

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• Koala Hotline

  The Wollondilly has been home to koalas since the Dreamtime and the story of the 'Clinging Koala and the Bunyip on the Wollondilly River.' The first recorded European sighting of a koala was in 1798 near Bargo by John Price.
  
  Since then koalas have been greatly impacted by the loss of habitat, disease and wild fires.
  
  The local koala populations are still present however they are very elusive and rarely seen. Wollondilly Council is running an annual monitoring program to understand whe…

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• Tree Fact Sheets

  Get to Know the Trees Around You Download our Tree Fact Sheets Council have a wide range of tree fact sheets available to help broaden your understanding of the trees located around you.Download fact sheets to find out more about tree information including: Mature height and width Flower colour Description Environmental requirements and what it looks like! If you're interested in understanding all trees, download the combined tree fact sheet below. Download Combined Fact Sheets All Tree Fa…

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• Range of school holiday activities planned to support Wollondilly youth

  Wollondilly Shire Council is working collaboratively with a range of government and community organisations to provide support to the local community and youth, following the tragic accident at Buxton on 6 September.
  
  A series of free school holiday programs has been developed for children and young people aged 5 to 24 years from Sunday 25 September until Sunday 8 October.
  
  Specialist support services will be in attendance at each activity to provide information, referrals and resources to young…

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• Request for Tenders - Antill Golf Course

  An exciting opportunity to continue the legacy of the historic Antill Golf CourseWollondilly Shire Council is seeking tenders from businesses looking for a long-term opportunity to operate the Antill Golf Course. You will have the chance to continue the legacy of an established golf course, while unlocking the potential of this scenic and historically significant site.
  
  The historic Antill Golf Course is located in Picton within the Wollondilly Shire at the foothills of the Southern Highlands. T…

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• 2023 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly Announced

  Entertainer Mr Warren Kermond OAM has been announced as the 2023 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
  Mr Kermond grew up in a show business family and has been involved in numerous aspects of the entertainment industry, including theatre, pantomime, television, cabaret and musical theatre.
  
  He has performed in stage productions in Australia and internationally - including New Zealand, Japan, Zimbabwe, South Africa and the USA – and has appeared in television commercials both in Australia a…

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• Macarthur Mayors welcome Premier’s rail commitment and call on NSW Labor to match or better the commitment

  Joint media release from Wollondilly, Campbelltown and Camden Councils.
  
  The Macarthur region’s Mayors have welcomed NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet’s commitment to undertake a final business case to deliver a crucial rail line from Campbelltown-Macarthur to the Western Sydney International Airport.
  
  The Macarthur Councils – Campbelltown, Camden and Wollondilly – have long advocated for a direct rail line from the region to the new airport as part of a suite of public transport options, in order t…

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• Picton & Surrounds receives Judges’ Commendation at Top Tourism Awards

  Wollondilly Council is very happy to announce that Picton and Surrounds have taken home the 'Judges Commendation Award' for the Top Tourism Town Awards 2023, against some pretty tough competition. 
  
  The NSW Top Tourism Town Awards are a prestigious opportunity for local government areas to showcase their region and nominate a top town.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said, “Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote. It is exciting to be recognised as a great place to visit and to showcase some…

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• Wollondilly’s Community Group Transport Subsidy supports social connection

  Wollondilly Shire Council has established a community transport service for its growing and changing population, with an updated model that directly funds approved third-party providers to provide the service to community groups who need it.
  
  The Community Group Transport Subsidy Program, in partnership with local transport providers, aims to provide subsidised transport hire to eligible community groups in Wollondilly. The program is designed to support local community groups by reducing financ…

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• Wollondilly Tourism Connect brings local tourism operators together

  Wollondilly Shire Council hosted the inaugural Wollondilly Tourism Connect event on Wednesday 20 March at Razorback Ridge Wines. It was a successful evening of networking, sharing ideas, learning about available services, and supporting Wollondilly’s tourism businesses.
  
  Guest speakers included representatives from Destination NSW, South West Sydney Tourism Taskforce Inc NSW, Service NSW Business Bureau, Camden Valley Inn, Wollondilly Tours, Wollondilly Performing Arts Centre & Visit Wollond…

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• Wollondilly Shire Council welcomes $5 million State funding for vital koala care

  Wollondilly Shire Council has welcomed the announcement of $4.5 million in funding for a koala care centre within Wollondilly at the Wildlife Health and Conservation Hospital at the University of Sydney’s School of Veterinary Science, Brownlow Hill, with another $500,000 to support wildlife carers.
  
  The University Wildlife Care Centre currently treats local injured wildlife, including the majority of koalas which come into care in the Macarthur region. Unfortunately, a lack of funding and a shor…

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• Mayor welcomes NSW Government announcement of support for Women's Refuge in Wollondilly

  Mayor Matt Gould has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government that the Wollondilly Shire will be one of ten new regional locations where refuges will be delivered to support survivors of domestic and family violence.
  
   
  
  Funding for the refuge is part of $83.4 million which has been invested in the latest round of the Core and Cluster program, which aims to offer support to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
  
   
  
  Mayor Gould said, “Sadly, the scourge of domestic…

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• Wollondilly’s 2025 Australia Day Ambassador Announced

  Chef, author and teacher Ms Promilla Gupta OAM has been announced as the 2025 Australia Day Ambassador for Wollondilly.
  
   
  
  Known for her love for cooking to bring people together, Promilla migrated to Australia with her husband in 1983, living in Whyalla for nearly 20 years before moving to Adelaide in 2002.
  
   
  
  Promilla has shared her love of food in a number of ways, from running a restaurant, writing books, teaching cooking and providing nutritious meals for newly arrived migrants and intern…

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• Proposed Updates to Picton Parklands Master Plan

  Wollondilly Shire Council has identified an opportunity to improve the layout of Picton Sportsground, which is part of the Picton Parklands. This is thanks to the detailed design process for a grant funded project to develop additional multi-purpose fields at the sportsground. Proposed changes include:
  
  Relocating the netball courts to the eastern side of the site and revising them as multi-purpose courts
  Relocating the cricket wicket further to the eastern side for better drainage
  Shifting the…

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