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…
The South West Sydney Alliance (SWSA) – a newly formed coalition of Mayors, councils, universities, business and sporting teams – is calling on the Federal and NSW Governments to commit urgently to expand the region’s rail infrastructure.
A joint media release has been issued.
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…
Expressions of Interest (EOI) – HUMAN RESOURCE INFORMATION SYSTEM (HRIS)
Closes: 30 April 2025, 5:00 PM
EOI 2025/04
Description
Council seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced vendors to provide a quotation for a Human Resource Information System to Wollondilly Shire Council.
Wollondilly Shire Council is currently experiencing significant growth in both the community and the organisation. The current headcount of staff is approx. 320 and growing and the wo…
Wollondilly Shire Council’s draft Community Strategic Plan – Wollondilly 2040 and other supporting documents outline a refreshed focus and vision for the Shire as the new Council hits its stride; with residents invited to check in and provide their feedback during the upcoming public exhibition period.
The community’s thoughts and aspirations have helped shape the updated Community Strategic Plan, which is the highest-level plan for Council, and is used to guide policy and service delivery.
O…
An application has been received seeking consent for the following:
Property
Lot: 1 DP: 522540, 25 Scroggies Road THIRLMERE
For the purposes of
Erect relocated igloos with a recycled water system and a packing shed for the purpose of growing vegetables for the market as a 'family business'
Applicant
The Burton & Field Unit Trust
Application Number
DA/2025/335/1
Consent Authority
Wollondilly Shire Council
The Development Application is required to be advertised in accorda…
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…
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
Application for Filming
Filming Protocol
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…
Wollondilly Shire Council acknowledges the Dharawal and Gundungurra peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, honouring their enduring cultural and spiritual connection to Country and recognising their ongoing contribution to the Shire.
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