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December 2007
14 December 2007 - COUNCIL HOURS OF OPERATION DURING HOLIDAY SEASON
Shellharbour City Council is advising the following opening hours for its services and facilities over the Christmas/New Year break.
5 December 2007 - COUNCIL ADOPTS NO SMOKING POLICY AT CITY SPORTSFIELDS
Shellharbour City Council last night unanimously voted to adopt a Smoke Free Policy at all sportsfields and playgrounds.
5 December 2007 - COUNCIL AND POLICE CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL BIKES
Shellharbour City Council is joining forces with Lake Illawarra Police to launch a major crackdown on the use of unregistered motorbikes on roads, suburban streets and parkland areas throughout the City.
5 December 2007 - KEEP PETS SAFE DURING CAROLS FIREWORKS FINALE
As Shellharbour City prepares to kick off the festive season with the annual Carols by Candlelight celebration on Friday 14 December 2007, pet owners are being reminded to take steps to ensure that the fireworks finale does not traumatise their animals.
5 December 2007 - CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT HERALDS FESTIVE SEASON
Singing enthusiasts in Shellharbour City should begin fine-tuning their voices in preparation for Council’s annual Carols by Candlelight celebration – the region’s largest carols event on Friday 14 December 2007.
4 December 2007 - COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN PROJECT TO LAUNCH NEW FAMILY FRIENDLY WEBSITE
Parents and carers of children under 5 in Shellharbour City will have the opportunity to take advantage of a new family-friendly website set to be launched this week.
November 2007
29 November 2007 - COUNCIL TO BEGIN CONTRACT WITH RSPCA ANIMAL SHELTER
Lost and abandoned animals in Shellharbour City will have access to world-class facilities from this weekend as Council officially begins its partnership with the RSPCA’s newly opened Illawarra Animal Welfare Centre at Unanderra.
21 November 2007 - TECHNOLOGY COLLECTION BOOST FOR SHELLHARBOUR LIBRARIES
Shellharbour City Library Service will extend its fun and dynamic range of recreational services with the installation of six PlayStation consoles at libraries throughout the City.
16 November 2007 - COUNCILS JOIN TOGETHER FOR LEARNER DRIVERS WORKSHOP
Shellharbour City Council will join forces with Wollongong City and Kiama Councils, Bulli and Lake Illawarra PCYC, NSW Police and the Illawarra Road Safety Group to host the first ever combined Log Book Run for learner drivers.
13 November 2007 - BUSH REGENERATION WORKS FOR SEVEN SHELLHARBOUR CITY SITES
Seven sites throughout Shellharbour City are set to undergo extensive weed removal, re-vegetation, bush regeneration and bank stabilisation works thanks to a grant from the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (SRCMA).
12 November 2007 - MAYOR TO LAUNCH ANNUAL GIVING TREE APPEAL
The Mayor of Shellharbour City, Cr David Hamilton, will officially launch the annual Mayor’s Giving Tree Appeal 2007 on Thursday 15 November as Council joins forces with Stockland Shellharbour to help those less fortunate have a brighter Christmas.
12 November 2007 - NATIONAL RECYCLING WEEK
As part of National Recycling Week (12-18 November) Shellharbour City Council is turning its attention to local students with four schools set to take part in a series of activities dubbed the “Recycling Olympics”.
8 November 2007 - SCOOTER SAFE SEMINAR FOR SHELLHARBOUR CITY SENIORS
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate International Day of People with a Disability by hosting a free Safe Scooter Seminar for seniors on Tuesday 27 November at Lake Illawarra PCYC.
October 2007
22 October 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL MARKS WATER WEEK
Shellharbour City Council is celebrating National Water Week by hosting a series of workshops at local primary schools to promote the ‘water wise’ message.
18 October 2007 - GOOD NEIGHBOURS ANNOUNCED
Two community organisations and seven individuals have today been named Shellharbour City’s best neighbours for 2007.
17 October 2007 - GOOD NEIGHBOURS UNVEILED
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate strong community relationships and inspiring local connections when it unveils the City’s most outstanding neighbours for 2007 at a ceremony tomorrow afternoon.
11 October 2007 - NOMINATE A LOCAL HERO
Shellharbour City residents are being asked to help reward outstanding individuals who contribute tirelessly to the community by nominating them for an Australia Day award.
11 October 2007 - COUNCIL OPERATIONS FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER
Shellharbour City Council will be closed tomorrow, Friday 12 October, for the annual Picnic Day holiday, gazetted under the Local Government (State) Award.
5 October 2007 - DAY PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP
Shellharbour City Council will continue to promote responsible dog ownership with its annual Dogs Day Out event on again next Sunday 14 October.
5 October 2007 - NEW CAMPAIGN TO RE-EDUCATE YOUNG DRIVERS
Shellharbour City Council has joined forces with Lake Illawarra PCYC to launch a pilot program aimed at better educating young motorists about the risks and responsibilities of driving.
September 2007
26 September 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY HALL OF FAME
Nominations are now being sought for inductees into the Shellharbour City Hall of Fame – recognised as the City’s foremost accolade.
26 September 2007 - PARENTING DVD COLLECTION LAUNCHED IN COMMUNITIES FOR CHILDREN PROJECT
Parents and carers of youngsters aged 0 to 5 in Shellharbour City will have the opportunity to learn more about the art of raising children with the launch of a collection of parenting DVDs at Albion Park library tomorrow.
26 September 2007 - SkAM FESTIVAL ON AGAIN
Shellharbour City Council’s ninth annual SkAM (Skate-Art-Music) festival, showcasing the talents of local young artists is being held on Saturday 29 September at the Rail Skate Park and Neighbourhood Centre.
17 September 2007 - COUNCIL TO LAUNCH SAFE TRANSPORT INITIATIVE
Getting a cab home after a night out is set to become safer, easier and more convenient thanks to a new public transport initiative set to be launched by Shellharbour City Council this week.
12 September 2007 - FESTIVAL IN THE FOREST
Blackbutt Forest will come alive with food, song and dance on Sunday 23 September as Shellharbour City Council plays host to its annual Festival in the Forest celebration.
12 September 2007 - GOOD NEIGHBOUR SEARCH ON AGAIN
Shellharbour City Council is looking to break last year’s record number of nominations as the search begins for the 2007 Good Neighbour of the Year.
7 September 2007 - COUNCILLOR WINS TOP POST FOR A SECOND TERM
Shellharbour City Councillor, Barry Bird, has been elected President of the Local Government Aboriginal Network unopposed for a second term during the Local Government Aboriginal Network Conference at Coffs Harbour.
7 September 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR NAMED COUNCIL OF THE YEAR
Shellharbour City Council has been recognised for its outstanding work with indigenous communities in being named Council of the Year at the NSW Local Government Aboriginal Network Conference at Coffs Harbour last night.
August 2007
28 August 2007 - MAYORESS FROCKS UP FOR CHARITY
Shellharbour City Mayoress, Moira Hamilton, will host her third annual charity fashion parade next month where local retailers will showcase their new season wares.
28 August 2007 - FREE SAFETY CHECK FOR CHILD RESTRAINTS
Shellharbour City Council’s latest road safety initiative will focus on child restraints as Council joins forces with Lake Illawarra Police, Wilson’s Holden and local baby goods store, Sweet Child Mine, to host a free Restraint Checking Day on Saturday 8 September.
28 August 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY JOINS SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIME
Shellharbour City Library service will participate in the 7th annual National Simultaneous Storytime event on Thursday 6 September, as thousands of organisations from throughout the nation join in reading a popular storybook to more than a quarter of a million Australian children.
23 August 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY SNARES CATCHMENT CHAMPION AWARD
Shellharbour City Council has been named runner-up in the Local Government Landcare Community Partnerships category of the inaugural Champions of the Catchment Awards hosted by the Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority.
22 August 2007 - NATIONAL POETRY WEEK IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate National Poetry Week (1-9 September) with a series of activities celebrating this year’s theme, ‘Poetry Without Borders’ in partnership with the South Coast Writers Centre and Beyond Words Bookshop at Shellharbour Village.
20 August 2007 - HELPING LEARNER DRIVERS BECOME SAFER DRIVERS
Shellharbour City Council is holding another free two-hour workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers next Tuesday 28 August at Shellharbour City Council’s Function Room, Ground Floor Lamerton House (opposite RTA Motor Registry) at 6.00pm.
16 August 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY LIBRARIES ENJOY RENAISSANCE
Shellharbour City Council libraries have experienced a major resurgence in recent times with memberships, visitor numbers and loans at their highest level in more than a decade.
15 August 2007 - COUNCIL MANAGEMENT PLAN ON TRACK
Shellharbour City Council’s strategic blueprint for the running of the City is continuing on track as highlighted in the annual Management Plan review, endorsed by Councillors overnight.
14 August 2007 - DAY FOR THE DOGS IN OAK FLATS
Dogs of all shapes and sizes will once again be invited to bring their owners along to Shellharbour City Council’s second annual Dogs Day Out event at Skiway Park, Oak Flats at 10am on Sunday 14 October.
8 August 2007 - ACOUSTIC PERFORMERS WANTED
Shellharbour City Council’s Youth Services team is looking to add to its impressive line-up of creative programs at Blackbutt Youth Centre with the establishment of an acoustic group.
2 August 2007 - MAKING IT EASIER TO EXERCISE YOUR DOG IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council has made it easier and more environmentally friendly for residents to clean up after their dogs by installing biodegradable bag dispensers at popular walking areas throughout the City.
July 2007
26 July 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR TO HOST INTERNATIONAL WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
Shellharbour City Stadium is set to host an international wheelchair basketball fixture next Wednesday 1 August as part of a four-game series between the Australian Rollers and Great Britain.
25 July 2007 - ILLAWARRA ACADEMY OF SPORT RECEPTION
Shellharbour City Council will honour the City’s most talented young athletes at a reception tomorrow, Thursday 26 July 2007 at Shellharbour City Stadium.
18 July 2007 - NATIONAL TREE DAY ARRIVES EARLY AT SHELL COVE
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate National Tree Day by helping hundreds of local school children plant more than 600 native trees and shrubs in the City’s newest suburbs, Shell Cove and Flinders.
18 July 2007 - LOCAL GOVERNMENT WEEK IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will mark Local Government Week (30 July- 4 August) with a series of information stalls and a schools competition highlighting this year theme, ‘A Climate For Change’.
16 July 2007 - BUSH REGENERATION PROGRAM REAPS REWARDS
Shellharbour City Council has completed its latest bush regeneration programs at Oak Flats, significantly improving the health and biodiversity of areas surrounding two local waterways.
12 July 2007 - SPORTING SKILLS FOR LIFE ON AGAIN
Shellharbour City Council will again run its highly popular Sporting Skills For Life program for pre-school aged children starting on Thursday 19 July at Shellharbour City Stadium.
5 July 2007 - CALLING ALL POTTER FANS
To celebrate the world-wide release of the latest JK Rowling novel, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Warilla Library will host a party for local young fans on Saturday 21 July featuring a grand feast, trivia contest and readings from the new book.
3 July 2007 - ROAD SAFETY PARTNERSHIP ACTION PLAN LAUNCHED
The Illawarra Road Safety Partnership involving Shellharbour City Council, Wollongong and Kiama Councils together with Police, RTA and South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Health has developed the next phase of its three year campaign to address road safety issues including speeding, drink driving and seat belt compliance.
June 2007
29 June 2007 - ROAD WORKS
From Monday 2 July until Friday 13 July (weather permitting), Shellharbour City Council will be carrying out construction works on a raised threshold/pedestrian refuge at Leawarra Avenue, outside Warilla Primary School.
29 June 2007 - NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will mark the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC on Wednesday 11 July with a special ceremony as part of NAIDOC Week celebrations.
29 June 2007 - THE GULLIBLES PRESENT … OUR COUNTRY’S GOOD
Shellharbour City Council’s Youth Services team will celebrate the ninth birthday of Blackbutt Youth Centre with the staging of an award winning drama production, which opens on Friday 13 July.
27 June 2007 - COUNCIL APPROVES 2007/2008 BUDGET
Shellharbour City Council adopted a $60 million budget for the 2007/08 financial year at its extraordinary meeting last night.
21 June 2007 - COUNCIL PARTNERSHIP LAUNCHES LOCAL CRIME PREVENTION VAN
Shellharbour City Council’s Crime Prevention Partnership, involving NSW Police and NRMA Insurance, has today launched the latest tool in its on-going drive to educate the community about safety and crime prevention.
13 June 2007 - CITY DEMOGRAPHICS GO ON-LINE
Have you ever wanted to know: How many people live in Shellharbour City? What industries they work in? How many people are studying and where?
6 June 2007 - FAREWELL TRIBUTE IN THE SKIES
Qantas’ first ever jet, the Boeing 707 City of Canberra will make a farewell salute to the Illawarra at 1pm tomorrow with a low level approach over the Illawarra Regional Airport.
6 June 2007 - BOB ANSETT SHARES BUSINESS SAVVY WITH LOCAL OPERATORS
Small business operators participating in Shellharbour City Council’s Economic Gardening project will have the opportunity to take some tips from one of Australia’s most well known business entrepreneurs, Bob Ansett.
4 June 2007 - WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
More than 360 Shellharbour City school children will learn simple tips to help care for the environment as Council hosts a series of workshops this week to mark World Environment Day.
4 June 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY JOINS "OLD PHONES, NEW TREES" CAMPAIGN
Households, businesses and schools in Shellharbour City are being encouraged to hand in their unwanted mobile phones during the month of June as Council participates in a new national campaign to recycle millions of outdated telephones.
May 2007
25 May 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR LINKS NAMED ONE OF AUSTRALIA'S BEST
Shellharbour Links at Shell Cove has been named among the top 50 golf courses in Australia (under $50 per round) by respected national sports magazine, Golf Australia.
22 May 2007 - MYIMBARR WETLANDS EARNS STAMP OF APPROVAL
Shellharbour City Council’s $8 million Myimbarr Wetlands project has been given the stamp of approval from the Director General of the NSW Department of Planning, paving the way for construction to begin on the $100 million Shell Cove Boatharbour and Marina.
18 May 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR CELEBRATES SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE
Shellharbour City Council will mark one of the most important milestones in our nation’s history with a Reconciliation Festival including a community march next Sunday 27 May.
18 May 2007 - CITY'S TOP YOUNG SWIMMERS HONOURED
More than 40 of Shellharbour City’s best young swimmers will be honoured over the next month with the announcement of Council’s annual Beverley Whitfield Awards.
16 May 2007 - A FULL HOUSE ON THE CARDS FOR VOLUNTEERS NIGHT OUT
Shellharbour City volunteers will once again be treated to a night at the movies as Council hosts a special screening of the movie Lucky You, set in the high stakes world of Las Vegas.
11 May 2007 - COAST SHIPPING TRAGEDY REMEMBERED
Australia’s Federation Guard, which helped commemorate ANZAC Day at Gallipoli last month will make the journey to Bass Point on Sunday 20 May to remember the South Coast’s most tragic wartime shipping incident.
10 May 2007 - TOUGHER PENALTIES FOR SCHOOL ZONES
Shellharbour City Council is reminding local motorists that increased penalties for traffic and parking offences in school zones will come into force later this month in a bid to better protect school pedestrians.
9 May 2007 - COUNCIL LEADS THE WAY ON WATER SAVING
Shellharbour City Council’s strategy to reduce its water consumption has stepped up with the installation of a wastewater reuse system at its wholesale nursery that will save millions litres of water each year.
8 May 2007 - INNOVATION SHOWCASED AT MYIMBARR
Innovation, foresight and cooperation between local government and the private sector have seen the creation of one of Australia’s most environmentally friendly community facilities, exhibited today as part of Illawarra Innovation Showcase.
April 2007
13 April 2007 - ANZAC DAY IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will mark the 92nd anniversary of ANZAC with a service at Shellharbour City Memorial on Wednesday 25 April 2007 from 7:40am until 9am.
4 April 2007 - EASTER OPENING HOURS
Shellharbour City Council is advising the following opening hours for its services and facilities over Easter, (Good Friday till Easter Monday).
3 April 2007 - NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate National Youth Week (14-22 April) with a number of activities for young people aged 12 – 25 including a skate competition and live gigs.
March 2007
29 March 2007 - ROAD SAFETY CHALLENGE WINNERS
Ten-year old Gemma Refalo from Nazareth Catholic Primary School at Blackbutt has coloured her way to first place in the 2007 Illawarra Back to School Road Safety Challenge colouring in competition.
21 March 2007 - CHILD CARE WORKER EARNS PRESTIGIOUS SCHOLARSHIP
The acting director of Warilla Child Care has been awarded a prestigious university scholarship during the final year of a post-graduate degree in teaching.
21 March 2007 - SHELLHARBOUR RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO TURN OFF THE LIGHTS FOR EARTH HOUR
Shellharbour City Council is encouraging residents to take a stand on global warming and turn off their lights for an hour starting at 7.30pm on Saturday 31 March 2007.
15 March 2007 - LAW WEEK AT YOUR LIBRARY
Shellharbour City residents will have the chance to learn more about family law, wills and power of attorney at their local library as part of national Law Week (March 25 – 31).
15 March 2007 - CALLING ALL BOOK BUFFS
Keen readers in Shellharbour City will soon have the opportunity to belong to a book group being established by Shellharbour City Library Service.
9 March 2007 - MEN'S SHED BOOSTS SCHOOL PLAY STOCK
Shellharbour City Council’s highly popular Men’s Shed has looked more like Santa’s workshop over the past few months as more than 50 members have been busy creating toy furniture and other play equipment for local school children.
9 March 2007 - YOUTH PRODUCTION A RIGHT ROYAL PERFORMANCE
Shellharbour Youth Services’ performance ensemble, The Gullibles, will open its first production of the year after a little inspiration from the future King of England.
February 2007
28 February 2007 - SENIORS WEEK TRIVIA CHALLENGE ...LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
For the past four years, the team from Shellharbour City has battled its way to supremacy against Kiama in the hugely popular Seniors Week Trivia Festival.
28 February 2007 - SENIORS URGED TO ‘LIVE LIFE’ DURING SENIORS WEEK
Shellharbour City’s older citizens are being encouraged to embrace the slogan of ‘Live Life’ as part of celebrations for Seniors Week 2007, which will be officially opened on Thursday 8 March at Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club.
22 February 2007 - CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY BEHIND NEW COUNCIL WEBSITE
Shellharbour City Council is the first Australian local government organisation to unveil a new website completely developed in-house using Microsoft’s cutting edge .NET2 technology.
22 February 2007 - EXHIBITION SHOWCASES GROWTH
Shellharbour City’s cultural and natural landscapes will be showcased during the Tongarra Museum’s 2007 exhibition to be officially opened on Wednesday 7 March.
21 February 2007 - RESIDENTS CHANCE TO CLEAN UP
Shellharbour City volunteers can clean up with some great prizes as part of the annual Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 4 March.
21 February 2007 - PARENT WORKSHOPS GUIDE TO CHANGES
Parents and supervisors of learner drivers will have the opportunity to learn more about current changes to P plate legislation at a free workshop hosted by Shellharbour City Council and the RTA on Tuesday 13 March.
14 February 2007 - INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate International Women’s Day with a series of creative workshops that encourage local women to showcase their talents.
14 February 2007 - AUSTRALIA’S BEST SHORT FILMS TOUR SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City will be treated to a collection of Australia’s best short films when Council plays host to the prestigious travelling film festival, In The Bin.
8 February 2007 - AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST RAISES $10,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
Mayor of Shellharbour City, David Hamilton, will tomorrow hand out the proceeds of Council’s annual Australia Day Breakfast By the Lake celebrations to local charities.
7 February 2007 - COUNCILS FORM RESOURCE SHARING ALLIANCE
Shellharbour City Council and Wingecarribee Shire Council have joined forces in the production of both Councils’ payrolls, in a voluntary resource sharing venture which is thought to be among the first of its type in NSW.
January 2007
30 January 2007 - SPORTING SKILLS FOR LIFE
Shellharbour City Council will again run its highly popular Sporting Skills For Life program for pre-school aged children at Shellharbour City Stadium starting this Thursday 1 February 2007.
25 January 2007 - VOLUNTEER ANGEL NAMED SHELLHARBOUR’S TOP CITIZEN
An Albion Park mother of two who volunteers her time to youth suicide prevention charity, Angels of Hope, has been named Shellharbour City’s Australia Day Citizen of the Year.
25 January 2007 - BACK TO SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY
As students prepare to start the new school year, road safety officers in the Illawarra have again joined forces to increase awareness of road safety issues in school zones.
25 January 2007 - ROAD WORKS
From Monday 29 January 2007 until Friday 2 February 2007 (weather permitting), Shellharbour City Council will carry out construction works on a raised threshold/pedestrian refuge on Hamilton Road, outside Albion Park Primary School.
24 January 2007 - PHASE 1 OF SHELL COVE BOATHARBOUR CONSTRUCTION UNDERWAY
Construction is underway on the first phase of the Shell Cove boatharbour and marina, with work starting on the removal of the former rubbish tip that is a major part of the area to be excavated for the new boating facility.
17 January 2007 - OPEN DAY FOR ILLAWARRA REGIONAL AIRPORT
The RAAF Roulettes will make a guest appearance at the Wings Over the Illawarra Open Day planned for the Illawarra Regional Airport at Albion Park on Saturday 24 February.
15 January 2007 - A NOVEL WAY TO ENJOY THE LIBRARY
Ever wanted to wear your PJs and slippers in public?
Warilla Library is giving young people in Shellharbour City the chance to do just that when it hosts a sleepover, complete with hot chocolate and pikelets for breakfast, on Saturday 10 February 2007.
11 January 2007 - WARILLA CHILD CARE CENTRE WELCOMES FIRST TINY TOTS
Warilla Child Care Centre has welcomed its first intake of tiny tots following a refurbishment to accommodate children aged under two.
11 January 2007 - CELEBRATING OUR NATIONAL DAY
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate Australia Day with its annual Breakfast by the Lake on Friday 26 January 2007 at Reddall Reserve from 7am til 11am.
11 January 2007 - DOG MICRO-CHIPPING DAY
Shellharbour City Council is encouraging dog owners to bring their pets along to its next micro-chipping day on Monday 22 January 2007 from 10am til 12noon at the Shellharbour City Dog Pound (located within Albion Park Showground).