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14 December 2009 - STAY AWAKE THIS FESTIVE SEASON
Shellharbour City Council is joining forces with their neighbouring Council’s in relaunching an ongoing initiative aimed at reducing the number of fatigue related crashes on our local roads.
14 December 2009 - MYIMBARR COMMUNITY PARK TO OFFICIALLY OPEN
Member for Throsby, Jennie George will officially open the Myimbarr Community Park this Wednesday 16 December from 10.30am.
9 December 2009 - COUNCIL TO PROVIDE CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE
Shellharbour City Council General Manager, Brian Weir will present the St Vincent De Paul Society with a cheque this Thursday 10 December following the culmination of Council's annual Christmas Giving Tree Appeal.
8 December 2009 - KEEPING PETS SAFE DURING FIREWORKS FINALE
Shellharbour City Council will be kicking off the festive with the annual Carols by Candlelight celebration this Friday 11 December.
4 December 2009 - COUNCIL STAFF HELPING LOCAL STUDENTS TAKE THE NEXT STEP
Shellharbour City is helping local primary school students in making the transition to high school through the use of an ongoing orientation program.
4 December 2009 - FIRST SOD TO BE TURNED ON THE DESTINATION ALBION PARK PROJECT
Students from Albion Park Primary School will join Member for Throsby, Jennie George in turning the first sods of dirt on the Destination Albion Park project at a ceremony in Melaleuca Park this Wednesday 9 December at 10.15am.
2 December 2009 - COUNCIL TO PLAY HOST TO SINGAPORE STUDENTS
Shellharbour City Council will be hosting a group of visiting Singapore students and three local community members from culturally diverse backgrounds at a community function this Thursday 3 December at Blackbutt Youth Centre.
2 December 2009 - DRAFT CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE ON EXHIBITION
Shellharbour City Council last night adopted the updated Code of Meeting Practice, bringing about a number of proposed changes to the format of Council meetings.
2 December 2009 - COUNCIL APPROVES GP SUPERCLINIC DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Shellharbour City Council last night approved the development application for a GP Super Clinic in Shell Cove.
November 2009
30 November 2009 - ILLAWARRA RIDE TO WORK WEEK AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS
Shellharbour City residents took up the Illawarra Ride to Work Week challenge with 36 local businesses participating in the event.
27 November 2009 - FREE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF DISABILITY SEMINAR
Shellharbour City Council will be running a free seminar in conjunction with the International Day of Disability at Shellharbour Workers Club this Wednesday 2 December.
26 November 2009 - CHRISTMAS CAROLS TO BRING IN THE FESTIVE CHEER
Santa Claus will be making a special appearance alongside some of the area's most talented musicians on Friday 11 December as Shellharbour City Council prepares to stage the region’s largest annual Carols by Candlelight festivities.
20 November 2009 - THE GULLIBLES RETURN FROM SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL TOUR
Shellharbour City theatre group, The Gullibles have recently returned from a week long tour of the South Coast.
20 November 2009 - COUNCIL STAFF TO SUPPORT WHITE RIBBON DAY
Shellharbour City Council is calling for an end to violence against women by supporting White Ribbon Day taking place nationally on Wednesday 25 November.
16 November 2009 - COUNCIL TO LAUNCH HISTORIC BOOK AS PART OF 150TH CELEBRATIONS
Shellharbour City Council will be launching a new book outlining the area's rich history, as part of the city’s ongoing 150th anniversary celebrations, at Tongarra Museum this Wednesday 18 November at 10.30am.
12 November 2009 - ALBION PARK RAIL RESIDENT NAMED GOOD NEIGHBOUR OF THE YEAR
Shellharbour City Council will host the annual Good Neighbour of the Year Awards this Thursday 12 November with Albion Park Rail resident, Norman Smith taking out the prestigious title.
11 November 2009 - DESTINATION ALBION PARK CONCEPT PLANS APPROVED
Shellharbour City Council last night adopted the Destination Albion Park concept design report and concept plans, paving the way for construction to start on the project early next month.
11 November 2009 - ELLIOTT LAKE BRIDGE GIVEN APPROVAL
Shellharbour City Council last night approved an application to construct a concrete cycleway/pedestrian bridge over the entrance to Elliott Lake.
11 November 2009 - COUNCIL GOING ORANGE IN SUPPORT OF SES VOLUNTEERS
Shellharbour City Council frontline staff will show their true colours on Friday 13 November as they don orange shirts in a show of support for the nation’s SES volunteers.
6 November 2009 - FUNDING COULD BRING PUBLIC TOILETS TO SHELLHARBOUR VILLAGE
Shellharbour City Council is proposing a new community facility at Shellharbour Village, including public toilets, for consideration under the latest round of Federal Government infrastructure grants.
6 November 2009 - AUSTRALIA DAY NOMINATIONS NOW BEING CALLED
Shellharbour City residents are being asked to reward the tireless workers who constantly contribute to the community by nominating them for an Australia Day award.
4 November 2009 - RECORD NOMINATIONS FOR GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARDS
Event organisers have again received a record number of nominations for the annual Good Neighbour Awards with Council staff overwhelmed at the high calibre of the nominees.
3 November 2009 - WHAT'S COOKIN' SHELLHARBOUR?
Generations of family secrets have been revealed in a new Shellharbour City Council cookbook featuring over one hundred of the area's favourite recipes.
October 2009
29 October 2009 - WORLD RECORD "TIME WARP" ATTEMPT
Addison Street in Shellharbour Village will be transformed at 12 noon this Saturday 31 October when residents and visitors attempt to break the Guinness World Record for dancing the "Time Warp", made famous in the Rocky Horror Show.
23 October 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR VILLAGE HAS 150 REASONS TO CELEBRATE
Shellharbour City Council is joining the Shellharbour Village Chamber of Commerce and Shellharbour Primary School in celebrating the area's 150th birthday with a full day of entertainment happening on Saturday 31 October.
20 October 2009 - WONWIN HEADING TO WARILLA LIBRARY
After successfully producing and performing the self devised 'Wonwin' as part of Shellharbour City Council's 150th anniversary celebrations, local performance troupe The Gullibles are preparing for another performance of the hit play.
20 October 2009 - COUNCIL CONTINUES TO BUILD ON STRONG NEIGHBOURLY RELATIONSHIPS
Shellharbour City Council is providing residents with a Neighbourhood Network flip book outlining important safety and security information for the area's residents.
19 October 2009 - ROAD SAFETY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The first round of the Winners Wear Helmets program has reached completion with four local residents being rewarded with prizes for their use of an Australian approved bicycle helmet while riding.
19 October 2009 - COUNCIL SUPPORTING LAKE ILLAWARRA CLEAN UP
Shellharbour City Council staff will again be rolling up the sleeves, grabbing some gloves and picking up stray rubbish as part of the upcoming Lake Illawarra Foreshore Cleanup happening on Sunday 1 November.
13 October 2009 - COUNCIL SEARCHING FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD OF THE YEAR
Shellharbour City Council is searching for the area's most friendly neighbourhood.
9 October 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL GOES BIRD WATCHING
Shellharbour City Council is hosting a free interactive workshop to help residents learn more about attracting native birds to their properties.
9 October 2009 - 21 Ambassadors named for the Year of Women in Local Government 2010
The National Steering Committee for the Year of Women in Local Government has announced 21 ambassadors for its 2010 celebrations. Over the next 18 months these ambassadors will undertake the role of champions and role models for the advancement of women in Local Government and will each make a valuable contribution to the success of the Year of Women in Local Government 2010.
9 October 2009 - RIDE TO WORK WEEK ALMOST HERE
Shellharbour City Council is reminding residents to take part in the upcoming Illawarra Ride to Work Week from 12 - 16 October.
September 2009
30 September 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR VILLAGE TO DANCE THEIR WAY INTO THE RECORD BOOKS
Shellharbour City Council is joining the Shellharbour Village Chamber of Commerce and Shellharbour Primary School in staging a Guinness World Record attempt at the largest ever Time Warp as part of combined 150th birthday celebrations.
29 September 2009 - WINNERS WEAR HELMETS
With a growing number of local cyclists continuing to place their lives at risk by not wearing a helmet, Shellharbour City Council has joined forces with Lake Illawarra Police in introducing a new scheme aimed at reducing the region’s road toll.
28 September 2009 - COMMUNITY BARBIE FORUM IN CITY PARK
Shellharbour City Council is calling on residents to have their say on a number of local issues at a free Community Barbie Forum at City Park, Shellharbour City Centre on Wednesday 7 October.
28 September 2009 - FRIDGE BUYBACK SCHEME PROVES SUCCESSFUL IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City residents have been busy taking advantage of the Fridge Buyback program with over 70 second fridges collected in the four months since the scheme's inception.
28 September 2009 - WASTE COLLECTION SERVICE A SUCCESS
Shellharbour City Council is currently working with neighbouring councils to establish an organics processing facility.
24 September 2009 - COUNCIL SEEKING COMMENT ON DRAFT WASTE DCP
Shellharbour City Council is currently seeking comment on the proposed amendments made to the Draft Waste Minimisation and Management Development Control Plan (DCP).
21 September 2009 - TRAVELLING EXHIBITION ARRIVES IN ALBION PARK
Albion Park residents will have the opportunity to learn more about the area's history with the Tongarra Museum Travelling Exhibition having recently been erected at the Albion Park Library.
18 September 2009 - YOUTH SERVICES TO PROVIDE FREE PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPS
Shellharbour City Council Youth Services Team is running a number of free programs for the area's young people after receiving funding from the TAFE NSW Artstart program.
16 September 2009 - NEW POOL OPTIONS APPROVED
Shellharbour City Council adopted a number of amendments to the swimming pools fees and charges at last night's meeting.
16 September 2009 - COUNCIL SEEKING COMMENT ON OPEN SPACE STUDY
Shellharbour City Council is seeking the views of residents on the Draft Shellharbour Community Needs Study, a document that will have a major affect on future planning decisions in the area.
14 September 2009 - ILLAWARRA RIDE TO WORK WEEK
Shellharbour City residents are invited to help the environment and improve their fitness by participating in Illawarra Ride to Work Week from 12 - 16 October.
10 September 2009 - COUNCIL MEETINGS TO BE BROADCAST LIVE ON INTERNET
Shellharbour City Council meetings will be broadcast live on the Internet from this Tuesday 15 September allowing residents the chance to view the inner workings of local government from the comfort of their own homes.
10 September 2009 - COMMUNITY AND SPORTING GROUPS TO RECEIVE FUNDING WINDFALL
A number of Shellharbour City sporting and community groups will shortly receive a major financial windfall as over $600,000 in funding is divided up as part of this year’s Community Development and Support Expenditure (CDSE) Scheme.
9 September 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TO HONOUR OAM RECIPIENTS
Shellharbour City Council will pay tribute to its OAM recipients on Thursday 10 September with a civic reception hosted by the Administrator, David Jesson.
9 September 2009 - SPANISH WOMEN'S GROUP TO TREAD THE BOARDS WITH HELP FROM COUNCIL
Shellharbour City Council will be hosting a Community Theatre Workshop this Thursday 10 September in a bid to help members of the Spanish Women's Group fulfil their dream of writing and performing their own play.
8 September 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR DOGS PREPARE FOR A BIG DAY OUT
Dogs of all shapes and sizes will once again be invited to bring their owners along to Shellharbour City Council’s fourth annual Dogs Day Out event at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra at 10am on Sunday 27 September.
7 September 2009 - COUNCIL COMBINING FOR A DOUBLE CELEBRATION
2009 is a momentous year for Shellharbour City Council and Shellharbour Public School with both organisations celebrating their 150th anniversaries
4 September 2009 - TONGARRA LANE ROADWORKS
Shellharbour City Council will be carrying out roadwork on Tongarra Lane, Albion Park from Monday 21 September until Monday 28 September.
2 September 2009 - BUILDING A MORE SUSTAINABLE SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Gain valuable advice on building a greener future as Blackbutt resident, Scott Rowe opens his home to the public on Sunday 13 September as part of Sustainable House Day celebrations.
2 September 2009 - BARRACK POINT ROADWORK
Shellharbour City Council will be carrying out roadwork in the Barrack Point area from Tuesday 8 September until Friday 11 September.
2 September 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR BIKEABOUT TO HELP KEEP RESIDENTS FIT AND HEALTHY
The second annual Shellharbour Bikeabout will again provide an opportunity for families to exercise in a fun and relaxed setting when it takes place on Sunday 27 September from 9am.
August 2009
27 August 2009 - WINNERS WEAR HELMETS LAUNCH
With a growing number of local cyclists continuing to place their lives at risk by not wearing a helmet, Shellharbour City Council has joined forces with Lake Illawarra Police in introducing a new scheme aimed at reducing the region’s road toll.
25 August 2009 - IMPROVED BUDGET FIGURES, BUT COUNCIL URGES CAUTION
Improved interest on investments and cuts to spending saw a better budget result for Shellharbour City Council in the last quarter of 2008-2009.
25 August 2009 - COUNCIL TO REMOVE PROBLEMATIC MEMORIAL DRIVE PLANE TREES
Shellharbour City Council is removing several Plane Trees in Memorial Drive, Shellharbour City Centre due to the unsuitable nature of their location.
25 August 2009 - LEARNER DRIVERS TO HIT THE ROAD FOR LOG BOOK RUN
Learner Drivers will have the opportunity to clock up some valuable time behind the wheel by participating in the upcoming Log Book Run on Sunday 13 September.
21 August 2009 - FREE EARTHWORK COURSES
Shellharbour City Council is running a series of free Earthworks Courses to help residents gain a greater knowledge of sustainable living.
21 August 2009 - HAVE YOUR SAY AT COMMUNITY BARBIE FORUM
Shellharbour City Council is calling on residents to have their say on a number of local issues at a free Community Barbie Forum at Warilla Neighbourhood Centre this Thursday 27 August.
19 August 2009 - THE GULLIBLES RETURN FOR NEW PRODUCTION
After successfully producing and performing the self devised 'Wonwin' as part of Shellharbour City Council's 150th anniversary celebrations, local performance troupe The Gulllibles are finishing work on their latest production.
17 August 2009 - WARILLA RESIDENTS TO HAVE THEIR SAY
Shellharbour City Council is seeking the views of residents on the proposed developments at Leggett Park, Little Lake Crescent and Bucknell Street, Warilla.
17 August 2009 - LITTLE LAKE CRESCENT ROADWORKS
During September Council will be commencing road works on the northern section of Little Lake Crescent, Warilla as part of the Shellharbour City Foreshore Masterplan.
11 August 2009 - HISTORIC SHOWCASE TO GO ONLINE
The highly successful Tongarra Museum Historic Showcase has been transformed into an online exhibition allowing residents the chance to view a permanent record of the display.
11 August 2009 - FREE LEARNER DRIVERS COURSE
Shellharbour City Council is holding a free two-hour workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers to be held on Monday 17 August at Shellharbour City Council Administration Building.
7 August 2009 - BARRACK HEIGHTS ROADWORK
Shellharbour City Council will be carrying out roadwork in the Barrack Heights area from Tuesday 11 August until Friday 14 August.
7 August 2009 - ANTI SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR BRINGS ABOUT NEW ALCOHOL FREE ZONE
Shellharbour City Council is proposing the establishment of an Alcohol Free Zone in Tom Strong Reserve, Warilla as a result of ongoing criminal and anti social behaviour in the area.
5 August 2009 - COMMUNITY ASKED TO COMMENT ON NEW POOL OPTIONS
Low attendance numbers at Shellharbour City Council’s cold freshwater pools last financial year meant that, in some cases, it cost Council more than $6 per pool visitor.
4 August 2009 - ART COMPETITION WINNERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
The winning entrants in the ‘What I like about Shellharbour’ art competition will be announced at a ceremony held at the Oak Flats Neighbourhood Centre on Wednesday 5 August from 3.30pm.
July 2009
29 July 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR LINKS DEFIES ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
The Links Shell Cove has continued to defy market expectations by posting a 50 per cent growth in income for the 2008/09 financial year.
29 July 2009 - ILLAWARRA ACADEMY OF SPORT RECEPTION
Shellharbour City Council will honour the City’s most talented young athletes at a reception tomorrow Thursday 30 July at Shellharbour City Stadium.
22 July 2009 - STORMWATER REUSE PROJECTS TO PROVIDE WATER SAVING BENEFITS
Shellharbour City Council has recently completed work on two stormwater reuse projects at Albion Park and Warilla Pools.
22 July 2009 - COUNCIL CELEBRATES ANOTHER SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE
Celebrations for Shellharbour City Council’s Sesquicentenary birthday continue today as Council marks the 150th anniversary of the first Council meeting, on 22 July 1859.
16 July 2009 - COUNCIL HELPING RESIDENTS CREATE THEIR OWN NATURAL HABITATS
Shellharbour City Council is hosting an interactive workshop to help residents learn more about attracting native animals to their properties.
14 July 2009 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Ever wanted to create a treasure box, design a boomerang or simply kick back and read some of the latest novels for a day?
13 July 2009 - DOG MICRO-CHIPPING DAY
Shellharbour City Council is inviting dog owners to bring their pets along to the third micro-chipping day of 2009, which is being held on Saturday 25 July at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra.
9 July 2009 - COUNCIL SEARCHES FOR BOATHARBOUR FUNDING OPTIONS
Shellharbour City Council is leaving no stone unturned as it explores funding options to enable work to start on the Shell Cove boatharbour/marina.
9 July 2009 - COUNCIL SEARCHES FOR BOATHARBOUR FUNDING OPTIONS
Shellharbour City Council is leaving no stone unturned as it explores funding options to enable work to start on the Shell Cove boatharbour/marina.
9 July 2009 - NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS TO CULMINATE IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will be marking NAIDOC Week by hosting a regional celebration at Albion Oval, Albion Park tomorrow Friday 10 July.
3 July 2009 - COUNCIL OFFERING RESIDENTS A FREE BLACKBUTT FOREST TOUR
Shellharbour City Council is calling on residents to join staff in exploring the hidden treasures of Blackbutt Forest with a guided tour through the area on Saturday 25 July.
1 July 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL ENCOURAGING FIRE SAFETY
Shellharbour City Council is reminding building owners that the maintenance of essential fire safety measures such as portable fire extinguishers, exit signs and emergency lighting is required by government legislation.
1 July 2009 - COUNCIL ADOPTS BUDGET FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Shellharbour City Council has adopted its 2009-2010 budget, in what Administrator David Jesson described as the most difficult economic circumstances since the Great Depression.
June 2009
30 June 2009 - NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS TO CULMINATE IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will be marking NAIDOC Week by hosting a regional celebration at Albion Oval, Albion Park on Friday 10 July.
18 June 2009 - COUNCIL LIBRARIES TAKING PART IN NATIONAL DRUG WEEK INITIATIVE
Shellharbour City Council will be offering residents valuable information regarding the dangers of drugs and alcohol as part of the upcoming National Drug Action Week beginning Monday 21 June.
18 June 2009 - COUNCIL OFFERING RESIDENTS A FREE FROG POND WORKSHOP
Shellharbour City Council will be providing Illawarra residents the opportunity to learn how to create a natural frog habitat as part of an upcoming free workshop.
16 June 2009 - DEMENTIA AWARENESS CONFERENCE
Shellharbour City Council will be hosting a dementia awareness conference in a bid to raise awareness about the condition within the Aboriginal community.
11 June 2009 - SHOWCASE EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND
The Tongarra Museum Historic Showcase currently displaying at Centenary Hall has been extended due to popular demand.
10 June 2009 - PLANNING FOR SENIORS INDEPENDENCE
Shellharbour City Council is making a move towards safer driving by hosting an information session for older road users and their families on Thursday 25 June at Warilla Bowling and Recreation Club.
9 June 2009 - TONGARRA MUSEUM TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE FOR HISTORIC SHOWCASE
The Tongarra Museum will be closed on Wednesday 10 June due to the weeklong Historic Showcase exhibition being held at Centenary Hall.
5 June 2009 - TONGARRA MUSEUM HISTORIC SHOWCASE TO OPEN MONDAY
Shellharbour City Council’s 150th anniversary celebrations are stepping up a gear with the Tongarra Museum Historic Showcase being launched at Centenary Hall, Albion Park this Monday 8 June.
5 June 2009 - FAMILY FUN ‘N’ FIREWORKS TO KEEP CELEBRATIONS ROLLING
The Shellharbour local government has just turned 150 and you’re all invited to join in the celebrations.
4 June 2009 - COUNCIL ADMINISTRATOR DISTURBED BY KILLALEA MEDIA COVERAGE
Shellharbour City Council Administrator David Jesson has been left disappointed by the reporting of the proposed development at Killalea State Park, labelling the slant given to his remarks as wrong.
3 June 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR TO STEP UP SESQUICENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
Celebrations for Shellharbour City Council’s Sesquicentenary anniversary will reach a crescendo this Thursday 4 June as Council hosts a ceremony commemorating the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of the Local Government Area.
May 2009
26 May 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TO LAUNCH ORAL HISTORY
Shellharbour City Council will be launching a new book detailing nine local resident’s oral history recollections, as part the city’s ongoing 150th anniversary celebrations, at Warilla Library this Thursday 28 May at 2pm.
25 May 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL CALLS FOR SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING
Shellharbour City Council Administrator, David Jesson has joined the Local Government and Shires Associations and Clean Up Australia in calling for the urgent introduction of beverage container deposits.
22 May 2009 - DRAFT BUDGET GOES ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Shellharbour City Council is seeking the community’s views on a draft budget which reflects the current severe financial climate and aims to cut spending by nearly a million dollars.
22 May 2009 - RECONCILIATION WEEK TO KICK OFF AT SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL
Over 70 students from 18 local schools will carry flags and message sticks to Shellharbour City Council this Monday 25 May as the precursor to local Reconciliation Week celebrations.
20 May 2009 - ELLIOTT LAKE FORESHORE STABILISATION WORK BEGINS
Shellharbour City Council has recently begun stabilisation works on the Elliott Lake entrance at the southern end of Warilla Beach.
19 May 2009 - COUNCIL SET TO PARTY LIKE IT’S 1859
The Shellharbour local government area is about to turn 150, and you're invited to join in the celebrations.
18 May 2009 - GRANDPARENTS TO BE GUESTS OF HONOUR AT COUNCIL PICNIC
Shellharbour City Council will be hosting a Grandparents Picnic at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra on Thursday 28 May.
13 May 2009 - TONGARRA MUSEUM TO SHOWCASE SHELLHARBOUR’S HISTORY
Shellharbour City Council will be showcasing the treasures of the Tongarra Museum at Centenary Hall, Albion Park in a major week long exhibition as part of Council’s 150th anniversary celebrations.
13 May 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL HOUNOURING TOP YOUNG SWIMMERS
Shellharbour City Council will be paying tribute to the city’s most talented young swimmers over the next month with the presentation of the annual Beverley Whitfield Awards.
6 May 2009 - BASS POINT SHIPPING TRAGEDY REMEMBERED
The surviving members of the 6 Machine Gun Battalion (AIF) will gather with family and friends at Bass Point on Sunday 17 May to pay tribute to their fallen comrades, lost during the South Coast’s most tragic wartime shipping incident.
6 May 2009 - GRAB A BARGAIN AT SECOND HAND SATURDAY
Shellharbour City Council is encouraging residents to help preserve the local environment and earn some extra cash by taking part in the upcoming Second Hand Saturday.
5 May 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL WELCOMES INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
Shellharbour City Council today received a $2.33 million Federal Government grant towards the refurbishment of the Albion Park streetscape as part of the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program.
4 May 2009 - CALLING ALL BUDDING ARTISTS
Shellharbour City Council is calling on the region’s youngest residents to illustrate what they like most about living in Shellharbour as part of Council’s ongoing 150th anniversary celebrations.
4 May 2009 - LAW WEEK AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY
Shellharbour City Council will present a free legal seminar outlining the function of wills and trust funds at Warilla Library on Tuesday May 12 as part of the upcoming Law Week.
April 2009
30 April 2009 - ELLIOTT LAKE BRIDGE DESIGN APPROVED
Shellharbour City Council has identified the preferred design option for the proposed pedestrian/cycleway bridge to be constructed at Elliott Lake, Warilla.
29 April 2009 - BIGGEST PLAYGROUP CELEBRATIONS HEADING TO BLACKBUTT FOREST
Blackbutt Forest will house over 200 pre school aged children on Thursday 14 May as the region’s youngest residents help celebrate the Biggest Playgroup day.
29 April 2009 - CITY PARK TO UNDERGO PLANNED FACELIFT
Shellharbour City Council is currently planning the construction of a shade sculpture and landscaping works for the City Park memorial.
27 April 2009 - LEARN MORE ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY AT TONGARRA MUSEUM HISTORIC SHOWCASE
Genealogy enthusiasts will be providing free tips and hints on family history research at the Tongarra Museum Historic Showcase at Centenary Hall on Tuesday 9 June.
22 April 2009 - LOCAL AUTHOR TO SPEAK ABOUT THE WAR WITHIN
Local author Don Tate will be speaking about his book The War Within this Thursday at Warilla Library as part of upcoming ANZAC Day service commemorations.
21 April 2009 - ANZAC DAY ROAD CLOSURES
Shellharbour City Council will be commemorating ANZAC Day with a service at Shellharbour City Memorial on Saturday 25 April from 7.40am until 8.30am.
20 April 2009 - WOLVERINE TO THANK LOCAL VOLUNTEERS
Shellharbour City’s volunteers are again to be treated to a night at the movies as Council hosts a special screening of the movie X-Men Origins - Wolverine.
20 April 2009 - ANZAC DAY SERVICES
Shellharbour City Council will commemorate ANZAC Day with a service at Shellharbour City Memorial on Saturday 25 April from 7.40am.
16 April 2009 - FREE EARTHWORK COURSES AVAILABLE TO SHELLHARBOUR CITY RESIDENTS
Shellharbour City Council is running a series of free Earthworks Courses to help residents learn tips on sustainable living.
16 April 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TO OPEN NEW VOLUNTEER COAST GUARD BASE
Shellharbour City Council will officially open the new Volunteer Coast Guard Operation Centre at Skiway Park, Oak Flats this Saturday 18 April from 11.30am.
16 April 2009 - VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION SESSION
The Albion Park HACC Centre is conducting an information session for Shellharbour City residents interested in volunteering to be held at the Oak Flats Neighbourhood Centre on Wednesday 29 April from 11am.
8 April 2009 - CHANCE FOR LEARNERS TO GAIN NIGHT-TIME DRIVING SKILLS
Learner drivers in Shellharbour City are being offered the chance to pick up some specific night-time driving skills.
1 April 2009 - PERFORMANCE ART TO THRILL SHELLHARBOUR CITY CHILDREN
Shellharbour City Council will be hosting a series of Story Telling in the Park sessions with renowned performance artist Bronwyn Vaughan.
1 April 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR RESIDENTS TO BE OFFERED MONEY FOR FRIDGES
Shellharbour City residents will soon be able to earn extra money while doing their bit for the environment by participating in the popular Fridge Buyback program.
1 April 2009 - STIBNERS HELPING RESIDENTS STAY AWAKE ON THE PRINCES HIGHWAY
Paralympic wheelchair basketball gold medallist, Brett Stibners is joining forces with Shellharbour City Council in launching a program aimed at reducing the number of fatigue related accidents on our local roads.
March 2009
31 March 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL FORCED INTO BUDGET CUTBACKS
The deteriorating state of the current global financial market crisis has forced Shellharbour City Council into a series of unplanned budget cuts in a bid to bring the budget back to a more affordable level.
23 March 2009 - BACK TO SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Three lucky primary school students have secured themselves a range of fantastic prizes in the 2009 Back to School Road Safety Challenge.
20 March 2009 - CAPTURING THE DIVERSITY OF SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will be celebrating the strength and diversity of local residents through the upcoming Expressions of Shellharbour photo-documentary exhibit.
20 March 2009 - TONGARRA MUSEUM TO CELEBRATE HISTORIC MILESTONE
Staff and volunteers of the Tongarra Museum will be feeling even more nostalgic next week as they look back on 21 years since the museum’s inception.
20 March 2009 - DOG MICRO-CHIPPING DAY
Shellharbour City Council is inviting dog owners to bring their pets along to the second micro-chipping day of 2009, which is being held on Sunday 29 March at Skiway Park, Oak Flats.
18 March 2009 - SENIORS WEEK ACTIVITIES TO CONTINUE BY THE SEASIDE
Seniors Week celebrations are set to continue this Thursday 19 March as Shellharbour City Council hosts the annual Seniors by the Sea picnic.
18 March 2009 - COUNCIL APPROVES UPDATED CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE
Shellharbour City Council last night approved the updated Code of Meeting Practice, bringing about a number of changes to the format of Council meetings.
18 March 2009 - ALEX HOFFMAN PARK TO UNDERGO ENVIRONMENTAL MAKEOVER
Shellharbour City Council last night accepted a $20,000 funding grant from the NSW Environmental Trust for rehabilitation works at Mount Warrigal.
13 March 2009 - CHOOSE YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGN FOR ELLIOTT LAKE BRIDGE
Shellharbour City Council is putting forward three design options for a pedestrian bridge to be built over Elliott Lake, between Warilla and Barrack Point.
12 March 2009 - CELEBRATE HARMONY DAY IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate national Harmony Day on Saturday 21 March with a community gathering encouraging understanding, acceptance and appreciation of cultural diversity.
12 March 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL EMPLOYEES LOSING LOCKS FOR CHARITY
Shellharbour City Council staff members have raised over $600 for the leukaemia foundation as part of the current World’s Greatest Shave promotion.
5 March 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL GETTING FESTIVE FOR SENIORS WEEK
Shellharbour City Council is encouraging elderly residents to get out and take part in a host of new activities and adventures as part of the upcoming senior week.
5 March 2009 - LEARNER DRIVERS LOG BOOK RUN
Learner Drivers will have the opportunity to clock up some valuable time behind the wheel by participating in the upcoming Log Book Run on Sunday 22 March.
5 March 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TO HOST WOMEN’S COFFEE AND CONVERSATION
Shellharbour City Council will be recognising the contributions and gains made by local women at the International Women’s Day Coffee and Conversation gathering at Lysanders Café on Friday 6 March.
4 March 2009 - FELT AND WEAVING EXHIBITION LAUNCH
Shellharbour City Council will be launching a Felt and Weaving Exhibition at Stockland Shellharbour on Wednesday 11 March.
4 March 2009 - MOVIE NIGHT TAKES ON LOCAL FEEL
Shellharbour City Council’s screening of the Marilyn Monroe classic Some Like it Hot will take on a distinctly local feel with Kiama born Orry Kelly receiving an Oscar for his work on the film.
3 March 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY RESIDENTS URGED TO TURN OUT THE LIGHTS
Shellharbour City Council is encouraging residents to take part in Earth Hour 2009 and turn off all residential lighting between 8.30pm and 9.30 pm on Saturday 28 March.
February 2009
26 February 2009 - COUNCIL AWARDS SMALL ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS
Shellharbour City Council has allocated $10,000 in funding grants towards six local community and school groups to assist in the carrying out of small environmental works within the city.
26 February 2009 - TONGARRA MUSEUM VOLUNTEER COMPLETES FELLOWSHIP
Long time Tongarra Museum volunteer, Rebecca Evans recently completed the final stages of the prestigious Powerhouse Museum Movable Heritage Fellowship.
26 February 2009 - IN THE BIN FILM FESTIVAL COMES TO SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour Council is very excited to be able to present the 'In the Bin' film festival, which will be screening free of charge on Saturday 7 March in City Park.
25 February 2009 - WORK CONTINUES TO SOURCE FINANCE FOR BOATHARBOUR/MARINA
Shellharbour City Council has asked the community to maintain realistic expectations about the timeframe for the Shell Cove boatharbour/marina project, with a revised action plan due from project partner Australand at the end of next month.
23 February 2009 - WATER WISE GARDENING WORKSHOP FOR SENIORS
Shellharbour City Council will be offering the area’s senior residents a water wise gardening workshop on Saturday 21 March.
18 February 2009 - CLEAN UP WITH SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL
Shellharbour City Council is encouraging all local residents to take part in Clean Up Australia Day taking place throughout the city on Sunday 1 March.
17 February 2009 - MARILYN TO JOIN SHELLHARBOUR’S 150TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS
Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon are set to join Marilyn Monroe on the silver screen at Albion Park’s historic Centenary Hall as part of Shellharbour’s 150th birthday celebrations.
13 February 2009 - ROAD CLOSURES
Due to a Community Gathering to honour the Victoria Bushfire victims, Shellharbour City Council would like to advise residents of the following temporary road closures that will be in place on Monday 16 February 2009.
13 February 2009 - COMMUNITY GATHERING TO HONOUR BUSHFIRE VICTIMS
Shellharbour City Council in conjunction with the Combined Churches of Shellharbour is encouraging local residents to take part in a community gathering showing support for the communities affected by the recent fires in Victoria.
11 February 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TO HOST PLAYGROUP BARBECUE
Shellharbour City Council is hosting a barbecue at the Albion Park Playgroup this Thursday 12 February in a bid to encourage more local families to make use of the organisation.
10 February 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO SUPPORT FIRE APPEAL
Shellharbour City Council has joined other Illawarra and Southern Highlands Councils in pledging support for the Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund.
4 February 2009 - WINGS OVER ILLAWARRA READY FOR TAKE OFF
Shellharbour City Council and the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) will host the third annual ‘Wings Over Illawarra’ Open Day on Sunday 22 February at the Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park.
3 February 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY BUSINESS NETWORK OPEN FOR BUSINESS
After operating successfully for five years, the Shellharbour City Business Network will re-open for business this month.
January 2009
27 January 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL ENCOURAGING ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Shellharbour City Council is offering Illawarra residents the opportunity to learn more about home energy use as part of the upcoming Energy Around the Home Workshop on Saturday February 21.
27 January 2009 - CREATE A HOME MADE HABITAT WITH SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL
Shellharbour City Council, through the Sustainable Illawarra Program, is offering Illawarra residents the opportunity to learn how to create an attractive, low maintenance garden as part of the upcoming DIY Habitat Creation Workshop on Saturday February 21.
23 January 2009 - SCHOOL CHILDREN ENCOURAGED TO TAKE THE ROAD SAFETY CHALLENGE
With the region’s children slowly heading back to school, local Councils are joining forces in a bid to ensure their long-term safety.
23 January 2009 - FREE DRIVING WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS OF LEARNER DRIVERS
Shellharbour City Council is holding a free two-hour workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers to be held on Monday 23 February at Shellharbour City Council Administration Building.
22 January 2009 - WARILLA PASTOR NAMED SHELLHARBOUR’S TOP CITIZEN
A Warilla based Pastor who volunteers thousands of hours to help the region’s disadvantaged has been named Shellharbour City’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year.
21 January 2009 - SPORTSFIELD USERS TO BENEFIT FROM INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING
Shellharbour City Council will hold an extraordinary meeting next Thursday 29 January, to further discuss projects to be funded under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program (RLCIP) announced by the Prime Minister in November last year.
21 January 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY TO WELCOME NEW CITIZENS
Twenty four residents from ten different countries, including Ghana, Sri Lanka and South Africa will make the pledge of Australian Citizenship as part of Shellharbour City Council’s Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake celebrations this Monday 26 January at Reddall Reserve.
21 January 2009 - SHOPPING CENTRE EXPANSION HIGHLIGHTS CITY’S GROWTH
Shellharbour City Council’s approval last night of a major upgrade to the Stockland Shellharbour Shopping Centre is a major boost for residents, Council’s General Manager, Brian Weir, said.
16 January 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL STEPPING UP THE FIGHT AGAINST LITTERING
Shellharbour City Council rangers are currently out in force looking to encourage residents and visitors travelling throughout the region to dispose of their rubbish correctly.
16 January 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TACKLING LOCAL GRAFFITI PROBLEM
Shellharbour City Council is inviting local property and business owners to a Community Breakfast BBQ on Tuesday 20 January in a bid to address the area’s growing graffiti problem.
16 January 2009 - FIRST SODS TO BE TURNED ON COMMUNITY GARDENING PROJECT
Shellharbour City Council staff will join community members in turning the first sods of dirt in the Barrack Heights Community Garden Project on Monday January 19.
14 January 2009 - CELEBRATING OUR NATIONAL DAY
Shellharbour City Council is gearing up for another giant day of celebrations as it gets set to host Shellharbour City’s annual Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake on Monday 26 January at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra.
14 January 2009 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL CALLING FOR AN END TO ILLEGAL DUMPING
Shellharbour City Council staff are currently cracking down on the illegal dumping of furniture and whitegoods within the city.
9 January 2009 - DOG MICRO-CHIPPING DAY
Shellharbour Shellharbour City Council is inviting dog owners to bring their pets along to the first micro-chipping day of 2009, which is being held on Sunday 18 January at Skiway Park, Oak Flats.
9 January 2009 - JANUARY SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Ever wanted to learn a song, form an ‘art crew’ or simply kick back in the company of friends for an entire day?