Sutherland Shire Council Media Releases

Engadine Keep Active

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Engadine Leisure Centre invites you to discover the benefits of keeping active.

Community Grants 2012

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council has allocated more than $258,000 for its annual Community Services and Community Art grants.

Clean Up Australia Day

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Shire residents are urged to get behind ‘Clean Up Australia Day 2012.

Sutherland Library Open Day

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Australia’s National Year of Reading officially begins with Sutherland Library holding an Open Day.

Cronulla-Woolooware Wastewater Reuse Scheme

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

The official launch of the $4 million Cronulla-Woolooware Wastewater Reuse Scheme.

Seniors Week

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Seniors Week 2012 offers a month of celebrations and activities for our older citizens.

Seniors Garden Party

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Seniors Week celebrations will conclude with a Seniors Garden Party hosted by the Mayor.

The Shire TV show

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Statement from the Mayor concerning the Shire TV show.

Feed Your Mind

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Library is holding Adult Storytime sessions in celebration of the 2012 National Year of Reading.

Cronulla CBD Easter Show

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:00 AM +1100

Enjoy the magic of Easter at the Cronulla CBD Easter Show

Preserving Shire's History through Digitisation

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council's libraries have capture the Shire's history permanently by digitising its library of historical photos and records.

Chemical Cleanup in September

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

If you have unwanted chemicals around your home, Council’s Chemical CleanOut is on 17-18 September, 2011 at Miranda.

Pavlova and Prose and the Library

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Poet Margaret Rucket to share her love of poetry and prose with a night at the Sutherland Shire Libraries "Pavlova and Prose".

Council Position on Cronulla Sharks

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council has concerns over Cronulla Sharks development proposal.

Photo Contest Cronulla

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

The Seven Days 2011 Photographic Competition attracted a stunning array of entries and winners were announced at the Fiesta event on 22 October.

Free Music from Council Libraries

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

The Sutherland Shire Library Service will offer customers free acess to download up to 3 songs a week from Sony Music's catalogue of artists.

Clrs Provan, Capsis elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Clr Carol Provan was elected Mayor and Clr George Capsis was elected Deputy Mayor on 19 September 2011

Heritage Grants Available

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Council has opened the latest round of Shire Heritage Building and Publication Grants aimed at promoting and protecting Sutherland Shire heritage.

Citizen of the Year Awards

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Nominations have opened to acknowledge the unsung heroes of our community with the Citizen, Young Citizen and Community Group of the Year.

Photo Contest a Shire Snapshot

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Photographers are invited to capture the essence of Shire Life in a photo contest in the week 8-14 August.

Origami cranes wish Japan well

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Sutherland Shire is folding cranes as a gesture to the Japanese as they rebuilds after the devastating Great East Earthquake and Tsunami

Seeking Shire's hottest chef at 2011 Coffee@Peace

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

A chef's cook-off is a new addition to the third annual Coffee@Peace festival at Sutherland on 10 July 2011which runs from 10am to 4pm.

Chuo Exchange Students Arrive

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Sutherland Shire and the Japanese city of Chuo celebrate the 20th anniversary of their sister city relationship, with Japanese students arriving.

Pool Fencing laws change

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

New pool fencing requirements mean waterfront property owners and those with child-safe doors may need to develop new pool fences.

75-year-old attacked by dogs at Caringbah

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Information is sought to find the owner of two Rottweiler dogs responsible for attacking a 75 year old man walking his dog at Caringbah.

Tai Chi the latest addition to lifestyle programs at Engadine Leisure Centre

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Lifestyle comes first at Engadine Leisure Centre which is now offering a new program of Tai Chi classes targeted at the Shire’s seniors.

Marton Park Wetland suffers for second time

Fri, 27 May 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Council is calling on anyone with information to come forward after Marton Park Wetlands in Kurnell was polluted by what appears to be red paint

Know Your Options Seminars

Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Council hosts free seminars for Shire residents on important issues such as health, housing and community and social services

Civic Disability Services to benefit from Mayoral Ball

Tue, 10 May 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Mayor of Sutherland Shire, Clr Phil Blight has announced that the 2011 Sutherland Shire Mayoral Ball will support Civic Disability Services Ltd.

Local mum wins big at Cronulla Beach CBD on Mother's Day

Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Coming up with a prize for the inaugural Mother’s Day Giveaway at Cronulla Beach CBD was easy – what Mum wouldn’t want to win a cleaner for a year?

Free activities, information and fun at your local Library

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

As well as Library & Information Week, from 23 to 29 May, council’s 8 libraries offer some fantastic information sessions and activities.

All welcome to Graffiti Action Day

Fri, 06 May 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Council is getting behind NSW Graffiti Action Day on Sunday 15 May and will be launching several new graffiti prevention initiatives.

Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve wins Easter Show Awards

Thu, 05 May 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

Council’s award winning Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve has received accolades at the Royal Easter Show.

Cane toad tadpoles tracked down at Taren Point

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:00:00 AM +1000

A cane toad fitted with radio tracking has led to the discovery of a breeding site in the Taren Point industrial area.

Build a better business with SSHEDx

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

If you’re running your own business you can’t be expected to know it all or have all the answers.

Down the Park Youth Week Music Festival

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Live bands, a street skate set up and half pipe and a Velcro wall are just some of the attractions at this year’s Down the Park Youth Week event.

Swap till you drop: the great Shire clothing exchange

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Swap till you drop at Sutherland Library on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 April – but not books, your clothes!

Election candidates urged to restore planning powers to local councils

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

In the lead up to the election council has joined the LGSA in urging candidates to give attention to issues which affect local communities

Sutherland Shire sends message of support to Japanese sister city

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Mayor of Sutherland Shire Council, Clr Phil Blight has sent a message of support to the people of Chuo City, Tokyo following the massive earthquake

Volunteers needed for Graffiti Action Day

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council is encouraging the community to get behind NSW Graffiti Action Day on Sunday 15 May by volunteering to remove graffiti

2011 LGSA Tourism Conference a success

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

More than 200 delegates descended on Sutherland Shire between 9 and 11 March for the 2011 Local Government & Shires’ Association Tourism Conference

Get more for your money at Cronulla Beach CBD

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

$15,000 worth of gift cards will be available between 14 and 27 March at Cronulla Beach CBD as part of the Giftcard Giveaway

Collaborative Consumption a focus at State Tourism Conference

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

The 2011 LGSA Tourism Conference is being hosted this year in the Sutherland Shire at the Engadine Community Centre from 9-11 March

Council to acknowledge traditional owners at meetings

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council will include an Acknowledgement of Country prior to the start of each council meeting

Shire residents learn how to keep their wits about them

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

With an ageing population it’s no wonder many older people in the Sutherland Shire are eager to learn more about dementia

Council revamps online presence

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

You may have noticed that Sutherland Shire Council has kicked off 2011 by launching a brand new website – www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au

Council lodges submission against Kirrawee Brick Pit development

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Council’s has lodged a submission about the Kirrawee Brick Pit development with the NSW Department of Planning

Changes to obtaining Seniors' Week tickets

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Council is streamlining ticketing for the Seniors Week Luncheon and concerts.

Murder Mystery, Brain Training & Bushwalks Among 2011 Seniors Week Line-Up

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Seniors week events are being staged throughout the Shire from 21-27 March 2011

Council recognises worthy community groups through grants scheme

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council is providing almost $315,000 to community groups and organisations in 2011 through its annual grants programs.

Rid your home of unwanted chemicals

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council is hosting a free Chemical CleanOut event for residents to dispose of unwanted, harmful chemicals from around their homes.

Gymea shopping centre set for multi million dollar upgrade

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Gymea shopping village is set to receive a multi million dollar upgrade by Sutherland Shire Council

Celebrate Library Lovers Day on February 14

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Celebrate your literary loves this Valentine’s Day at Library Lovers Day on Monday 14 February 2011

Training and information sharing to benefit beachgoers

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Young volunteer surf life savers have completed 2 weeks of training with Sutherland Shire Council lifeguards

Tips for a great Australia Day in Cronulla

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

If you’re spending Australia Day in Cronulla enjoying the great program of entertainment, here’s a few tips to ensure you have a fantastic day

Early rubbish collection in Cronulla area on Australia Day

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

There will be early rubbish collection in the Cronulla area on Australia Day starting at 3am.

Australia Day in Menai

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

The Shire’s Australia Day celebrations in Menai will be in Parc Menai this year with a great line up of entertainment on from 2.30pm until 9.15pm

Australia Day in Cronulla

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

There’s a great line up of home-grown talent at Cronulla Beach this Australia Day

Australia Day in the Shire

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:00:00 AM +1100

Celebrate everything that’s great about our country this Australia Day at two fantastic locations in the Shire in Cronulla and Menai

Gallery Captures Cronulla's Colourful Surfing and Beach History

Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

A new public art history project at Cronulla has been unveiled offering a window into significant milestones in Cronulla's colourful surf history

Heritage-listed Gymea Bay Baths refurbished

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

To help ensure the long term future of the Gymea Bay Baths, Council recently completed $268,000 worth of renovations to the baths

Sutherland Shire Council receives highest honour in NSW local government

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council received the highest honour in NSW local government with the presentation of the 2009/10 AR Bluett Memorial Award

Rain delays Como Pool refurbishment

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Record rainfall has been welcome in our dams, but not at Como where the refurbishment of Como Pool and the Pleasure Grounds has been delayed

Breeding season brings a flood of dumped kittens needing homes

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Council’s Taren Point animal shelter being swamped with unwanted kittens now the warmer weather is here and cat breeding season is underway

Undergrounding of power starts in $2.5m Sutherland town centre revamp

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

A $2.5 million upgrade to revitalise the Sutherland town centre is underway with the undergrounding of power lines the latest work to commence

Young Council volunteers reap the rewards of their generosity

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Local young people have been acknowledged in the Skills Enhancement Program giving them recognition toward TAFE courses in music and events production

Program for regional businesses receives funding boost

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council’s SSHED business growth program has received a funding grant of $125,000 from the state government to expand the program.

All welcome – even pets – to Cronulla Beach CBD for Santa photos

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Celebrate Christmas the Aussie way this year with Cronulla Beach CBD’s Summer Santa photos.

It’s sevens all around for the SSHED

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council’s SSHED Business Accelerator at Loftus celebrates seven years in business this month

Community advocate acknowledged in

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:00:00 PM +1100

Kareela man, Bob Sharkey, has been named Sutherland Shire Council’s 2011 Citizen of the Year acknowledging more than a decade of volunteer work

$500,000 upgrade while the birds are away

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Council has been busy working on a $500,000 upgrade of the foreshore and public reserve at Taren Point Shorebird Reserve

Flood risk reduced at Oyster Creek

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

The risk of flooding for properties in Oyster Bay has been significantly reduced thanks to the Oyster Creek Floodplain Management Plan.

Public invited to Taren Point Animal Shelter open day

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Residents are invited to attend the Animal Shelter Open Day on Saturday 27 November to see the new facilities and meet some of the animals

Engadine community facility wins prestigious NSW building award

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Council’s new $10 million Engadine Community Facility has won an award in the prestigious NSW Excellence in Property Awards

Motorcycles rev up for Australia’s largest safety event

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Organisers of Breakfast Torque – Australia’s largest motorcycling safety event – are appealing to all road users to come and learn more about motorcycling safety on Sunday 31 October

Major infrastructure upgrades underway

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Work is well under way on Sutherland Shire Council’s $3.73 million infrastructure levy program for 2010/11 with funding focused on improving public toilets and drainage, sports grounds improvements and upgrades to playgrounds, beach facilities and residential streets.

Council moves to reduce impact of Kareela flying fox camp on Sylvanvale and Bates Drive School

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Sutherland Shire Council has received approval from the NSW Government to remove trees from a grey-headed flying fox camp at Bates Drive Kareela, in a bid to reduce impacts of the flying foxes on the nearby Sylvanvale Foundation and Bates Drive School

Shire Maps best in Asia Pacific

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Shire Maps has been recognised as the best in the Asia Pacific region after winning the “People and Community” award at the seventh annual Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence Awards.

Last Chance for Shire Community Awards

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:00:00 AM +1100

Nominations for Sutherland Shire Council’s 2011 community awards close on Wednesday 13 October, leaving just a few days to recognise worthy Shire citizens and community groups.

Wanda dog off leash area times expanded

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:00:00 AM +1000

Pet owners will have greater access to exercise their dogs off-leash at Wanda Beach as expanded off-leash times come into force for a 12 month trial.