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• Entries open for the 2022 Wollondilly Christmas Lights Competition

  It’s time to light up the neighbourhood and get ready for the holiday season, with entries now open for Wollondilly Council’s 2022 Christmas Lights Competition.
  
  Established in 1998, the Christmas Lights Competition has been embraced by residents and businesses from right across the Shire each year and is now a well-loved Wollondilly tradition.
  
  2022 has been another challenging year for the community, so this is the perfect opportunity to take some time out to decorate and prepare for the holid…

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• Council supports additional Employment Lands to create more local jobs

  Wollondilly Shire Council’s endorsement of additional sites in its Employment Land Strategy will pave the way for more local jobs for Wollondilly.
  
  At last week’s meeting, Council adopted an addendum to the Employment Land Strategy 2021 to include additional sites at The Oaks Airport and the land between Bargo River Bridge Tahmoor and Wellers Road at Bargo.
  
  Land at Moreton Park Road has been identified as a long-term employment area that is not a priority within the current Employment Land Stra…

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• Mayor’s Charity Night heading back to the 1930’s to raise funds for Domestic Violence Prevention

  Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould will host a ‘A Journey to the Golden Thirties’ charity night celebrating the glamour of the steam era to raise money for the Camden/Wollondilly Domestic Violence Committee.
  
  Wollondilly residents, businesses and friends will be able to enjoy dinner, drinks and live entertainment, as well as raffles, auctions and plenty of prizes from 6pm to 10pm on Saturday 24 June 2023.
  
  To fully capture the mood of the golden era of steam travel, the event will be held in The Great…

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• Official Launch of New Resilient Wollondilly Van

   
  
  Wollondilly Council has expanded its fleet of community outreach vehicles with the addition of a customised, state-of-the-art mobile recovery and resilience vehicle, to be officially launched this week.  
  
  Funded through the Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund, the Resilient Wollondilly Van will be used to provide immediate outreach support to impacted residents and businesses during and immediately after a disaster.
  
  Mayor Matt Gould said: “The Resilient Wollondilly Van will prov…

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• Wollondilly’s Australia Day Celebrations 2025

  Wollondilly is set to come alive this Australia Day with a morning full of fun, entertainment, and community spirit at the Picton Botanic Gardens and Hume Oval Precinct. Mark your calendars for Sunday, 26 January, from 8:00am to 12:00pm, and join us for a day to remember!
  
  This year’s celebrations offer something for everyone, with a mix of free activities, live entertainment, and delicious treats. Families can enjoy the rock climbing wall, giant screamer waterslide, and a Disney-themed jumping…

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• Initiatives to improve Wollondilly’s night time economy under way

  Council is currently developing a range of initiatives to support the night time economy that will enhance social wellbeing, boost local businesses and provide jobs in the Wollondilly Shire.
  
   
  
  At Tuesday night’s meeting Council considered an overview of the work already undertaken, including the preparation of a Discussion Paper, and considered the way forward to create a thriving local night life
  
   
  
  Deputy Mayor Matthew Deeth said, “Most of us love a good night out, and our community membe…

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• Council votes not to support Planning Proposal for Appin Part 2 Precinct

  “Get the infrastructure sorted first” – that was the message from Wollondilly Shire Council as it voted not to support a Draft Planning Proposal received for land on Macquariedale Road and Wilton Road at Appin; noting that although the proposal has strategic merit and aligns with the State planning framework, it does not have site specific merit, with many planning matters remaining unresolved.
  
  In addition to 15,000 homes in Wilton, land is already rezoned for 12,900 homes in Appin as Wollondi…

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• Towards 2040 - Making Wollondilly Even Better Together

  Now on Public Exhibition
  Our community’s ideas have helped shape the draft Community Strategic Plan (CSP) – Wollondilly 2040 and supporting documents.
  
  From services and infrastructure to sustainability and growth – we’ve listened, and now we want to double-check we’re heading in the right direction.
  
  A Vision for the Shire
  Our draft CSP outlines the community's long-term vision for the Shire. Underpinned by principles of social justice and sustainability, Council’s highest-level plan descr…

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• Café Connect - Live Well, Age Well: A Guide to Healthy Ageing

  This workshop will explore key strategies for maintaining physical and mental well-being as you age.
  
  Participants will learn the importance of staying active with age-appropriate exercises that promote mobility, strength, and balance. 
  
  We’ll also discuss the role of a nutritious, balanced diet in supporting overall health, focusing on foods that enhance energy, health, and cognitive function. Join us to gain practical tips and tools, with a focus on exercise and nutrition that can help you fee…

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