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17 December 2008 - STAY AWAKE ON THE PRINCES HIGHWAY THESE SUMMER HOLIDAYS
Shellharbour City Council is joining forces with their neighbouring Council’s in launching a program aimed at reducing the number of fatigue related crashes on our local roads.
17 December 2008 - NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING FOR LAKE ILLAWARRA COMMAND
Shellharbour City Council has endorsed plans for the construction of a new Police administration building in Pioneer Drive, Oak Flats.
17 December 2008 - PARALYMPIC GOLD MEDALLIST TO RECEIVE KEY TO THE CITY
Shellharbour City Council will pay tribute to one of the region’s biggest sports stars this Thursday 18 December when Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Gold Medallist, Brett Stibners is awarded the key to the city.
17 December 2008 - FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING BOOST
Shellharbour City Council has endorsed the receipt of $35,000 in funding under the Floodplain Management Program from the NSW State Government.
17 December 2008 - DRAFT CODE OF MEETING PRACTICE ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Shellharbour City Council wants to hear the community’s views on a Draft Code of Meeting Practice, which proposes changes to the format of Council meetings.
11 December 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL HELPING THE TRANSITION INTO HIGH SCHOOL
Shellharbour City Council Youth Team will be conducting their last transition program of the year at Oak Flats Public School on Friday 12 December as they continue to assist local Year 6 students in making the change to high school.
10 December 2008 - CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT HERALD THE FESTIVE SEASON
Shellharbour City’s Christmas spirit will be on show this Friday 12 December as Shellharbour City Council prepares to stage the region’s largest annual Carols by Candlelight festivities.
10 December 2008 - KEEPING PETS SAFE DURING FIREWORKS FINALE
As Shellharbour City prepares to kick off the festive season with the annual Carols by Candlelight celebration on Friday 12 December 2008, pet owners are being reminded to take steps to ensure that the fireworks finale does not traumatise their animals.
8 December 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL SPORTING FIELDS TO GO SMOKE FREE IN 2009
All Shellharbour City Council owned sporting fields and playgrounds will become smoke free from January 1 2009.
3 December 2008 - PROMOTING BETTER PRACTICES REVIEW
Shellharbour City Council last night received and noted a report on the ongoing progress to achieve the recommendations outlined in the Promoting Better Practice Review held in December 2005.
November 2008
17 November 2008 - SANTA TO LAUNCH ANNUAL WISHING TREE APPEAL
Santa Claus will be on hand to help launch the annual Christmas Wishing Tree this Wednesday 19 November as Council joins forces with Stockland Shellharbour to help those less fortunate have a brighter Christmas.
13 November 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING SES VOLUNTEERS
Shellharbour City Council frontline staff will be showing their true colours tomorrow as they don orange shirts in a show of support for the nation’s SES volunteers.
11 November 2008 - SAFE SCOOTER SEMINAR FOR SHELLHARBOUR CITY RESIDENTS
Shellharbour City Council will mark International Day of Disability by hosting a free safe scooter seminar on Thursday 4 December at Flinders Family and Community Centre.
7 November 2008 - REMEMBERANCE DAY ROAD CLOSURES
Warilla RSL Sub Branch will be hosting a Remembrance Day Service at Caroline Chisholm Park, Addison St, Shellharbour Village on Tuesday 11 November 2008 from 10.30am.
4 November 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL OFFERING WATER WISE GARDENING WORKSHOP
Shellharbour City Council will be hosting a water wise gardening workshop to help residents learn tips on sustainable living.
4 November 2008 - SHARED USE PATHWAY STRATEGY PLACED ON EXHIBITION
In a major boost for local cyclists and pedestrians, Shellharbour City Council has recently resolved to exhibit the draft Shellharbour City Local Government Area Shared Use Path Strategy 2008.
4 November 2008 - RECORD NOMINATIONS FOR GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARDS
A record number of nominations have been received for the 2008 Good Neighbour Awards leaving event organisers overwhelmed at the level of support from the community.
October 2008
22 October 2008 - OAK FLATS DISABLED ACCESS RAMP TO GO ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Shellharbour City Council is nearing completion on the $280,000 upgrade of the divided road between Hopetoun crescent and Fisher Street as part of the Oak Flats streetscape project.
22 October 2008 - MYIMBARR COMMUNITY PARK NEARING COMPLETION
Shellharbour City Council has approved Wideform Construction to carry out the construction of amenities blocks and associated landscaping at the Myimbarr Community Park.
22 October 2008 - COUNCIL APOLOGISES OVER MEETING BAN
The Administrator of Shellharbour City Council, David Jesson, has made a formal apology to two residents who were prevented from attending a meeting in February this year during the term of the dismissed Council.
22 October 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL ROLLING OVER ON OLD MATTRESSES
Shellharbour City Council wants the community’s views on a scheme to help divert mattresses and mattress bases from going to landfill.
21 October 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TACKLING LOCAL VANDALS
Targeting the areas vandalism ‘hot spots’, Shellharbour City Council has enlisted the help of the City’s youth to help create a large community development mural in Blackbutt.
20 October 2008 - UNITED KOORI ELDERS SOCIAL CLUB OFFICIAL LAUNCH
The official launch of the recently formed United Koori Elders Social Club will take place this Friday 24 October.
10 October 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TO LAUNCH HAIRDRESSERS PROJECT
Shellharbour City Council is launching a new program aimed at providing busy parents an opportunity to learn more about the extremely valuable Shellharbour Kids website.
2 October 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY TO HOST STATE OZTAG CHAMPIONSHIPS
In a tremendous boost to the local economy Shellharbour City Council have been awarded the rights to host the 2009 NSW State Oztag Championships
1 October 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY MASTERPLAN RECEIVES APPROVAL
Shellharbour City Council last night adopted the amended Shellharbour City Centre Masterplan and Development Control Plan in a major boost for the future of the city.
September 2008
29 September 2008 - IT’S A DOGS LIFE IN ALBION PARK
Dogs of all shapes and sizes will again be invited to bring their owners along to Shellharbour City Council’s third annual Dogs Day Out event at Albion Park Showground, Tongarra Road, Albion Park at 9.30am, Sunday 19 October.
28 September 2008 - COUNCIL OFFERING FREE BACKYARD POOL INSPECTIONS
Shellharbour City Council is offering a free safety inspection of all local backyard pool and spa areas to help ensure the safety of the area’s young children in the lead up to summer.
28 September 2008 - CREATE YOUR OWN NATURAL HABITAT WITH HELP FROM 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.
19 September 2008 - COUNCIL LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY HELP IN CELEBRATING 150TH ANNIVERSARY
Shellharbour City Council is calling on local community groups interested in helping Council celebrate next year’s 150th anniversary celebrations to apply for funding.
12 September 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TO HONOUR OLYMPIC ATHLETES
Shellharbour City Council will pay tribute to two of the city’s biggest sporting stars at a ceremony honouring the feats of our city’s returning Olympians.
12 September 2008 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Ever wanted to make your own sand butterfly, pipe cleaner bug or any other sort of felt animal?
4 September 2008 - GROSS POLLUTANT TRAPS TO CLEAN UP SHELLHARBOUR CITY’S WATERWAYS
Shellharbour City Council has approved Roadworx Civil Pty Ltd to begin work on the design, supply and installation of gross pollutant traps throughout Lake Illawarra, Shellharbour and Warilla.
4 September 2008 - COUNCIL JOINS FORCES WITH LOCAL STUDENTS TO REDUCE WASTE OUTPUT
Students from Shellharbour Primary School have teamed up with Shellharbour City Council staff in producing a Waste Minimisation Plan aimed at reducing the amount of waste being produced by the school.
3 September 2008 - CALLING ALL LOCAL SINGERS
With Christmas only a few months away, Shellharbour City Council is again calling on budding local singers to audition for this year’s Carols by Candlelight performance.
2 September 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR BIKEABOUT TO SHOWCASE CITY’S PATHWAYS
Providing local residents an opportunity to participate in a friendly and relaxed bicycle ride around the city, the first annual Shellharbour Bikeabout will be taking place on Sunday 21 September.
August 2008
26 August 2008 - COUNCIL GEARING UP FOR FESTIVAL IN THE FOREST
Blackbutt Forest is set to come alive with food, song and dance on Sunday 21 September as Shellharbour City Council plays host to its annual Festival in the Forest celebration.
26 August 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TAKES UP THE ENVIRONMENT CHALLENGE
Helping celebrate Keep Australia Beautiful Week, Shellharbour City Council is getting involved in the Score Points for the Environment challenge in a bid to reduce the amount of unnecessary waste being sent to landfill each year.
21 August 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY WELCOMES BOOK WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Shellharbour City Library Service is celebrating Children’s Book Week with a number of free community activities in the City’s four branches.
19 August 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL CELEBRATING NATIONAL POETRY WEEK
Shellharbour City Council will be holding a number of free seminars and workshops to help celebrate the upcoming National Poetry Week.
18 August 2008 - COUNCIL STAFF HELPING SHELLHARBOUR CITY BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE
Shellharbour City Council is encouraging residents to protect and conserve while becoming involved in upcoming National Keep Australia Beautiful Week celebrations.
15 August 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY RETAIL STUDY OUTLINING FUTURE SHOPPING TRENDS
Shellharbour City Council has endorsed a major study on retail and commercial centres within the local government area.
13 August 2008 - COUNCIL APPROVES RETAIL DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
Shellharbour City Council has approved an application for a retail development at Albion Park Rail including an Aldi store.
13 August 2008 - FORESHORE IMPROVEMENT WORKS ONE STEP CLOSER
Shellharbour City Council last night approved Site Plus Pty Ltd to carry out professional consultancy services for the Shellharbour City Foreshore Improvement Works program.
13 August 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY ROAD NETWORK RECEIVES FURTHER UPGRADES
Shellharbour City Council last night accepted a $320,000 grant as part of the Federal Government’s Road to Recovery program.
13 August 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL TACKLING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Shellharbour City Council last night accepted a $50,000 grant towards the employment of a Domestic Violence Prevention Coordinator.
7 August 2008 - COUNCIL CONFIRMS DEFERRAL OF NEXT STAGE OF BOATHARBOUR WORK
The General Manager of Shellharbour City Council, Brian Weir, said today that the current residential market downturn, fuelled by the international credit crisis, has led to a deferral of the next phase of work on the Shell Cove boatharbour.
7 August 2008 - FREE LEARNER DRIVER WORKSHOP
Shellharbour City Council is offering a free workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers in a bid to help make our region’s roads a safer place.
5 August 2008 - HILLVIEW EXHIBITION COMES TO SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City residents are being given the chance to take a step back in time and learn more about one of the region’s most famous properties as the Hillview exhibition comes to Warilla Library.
4 August 2008 - WARRIGAL EMPLOYMENT TO CONTINUE EXCELLENT RECYCLING WORK
Warrigal Employment has been reengaged to continue work at Shellharbour City Council’s Resource Recovery Centre after recently reacquiring the tender for the facility.
4 August 2008 - DOG MICRO-CHIPPING DAY
Shellharbour City Council is inviting dog owners to bring their pets along to the third micro-chipping day of 2008, which is being held on Sunday 10 August at Skiway Park, Oak Flats.
July 2008
31 July 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL REDUCING CARBON FOOTPRINT
Hundreds of school children will be helping Shellharbour City Council reduce the region’s carbon footprint today as part of national tree day celebrations.
30 July 2008 - ILLAWARRA ACADEMY OF SPORT RECEPTION
Shellharbour City Council will honour the City’s most talented young athletes at a reception tomorrow Thursday 31 July at Shellharbour City Stadium.
28 July 2008 - WINNERS WEAR HELMETS EDUCATION PROGRAM LAUNCH
With an increased number of cyclists placing 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.
23 July 2008 - SHARED PATH STRATEGY TO GO ON PUBLIC DISPLAY
Shellharbour City Council will seek the community’s views on a new strategy for managing cyclist and pedestrian pathways in the city.
23 July 2008 - COUNCIL’S PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES TO BE REVIEWED
Shellharbour City Council meetings will continue to be held at 7.15pm every third Tuesday, with the public participation forum to be moved from 5pm to 6pm.
16 July 2008 - COMMUNITY INVITED TO COUNCIL MEETING
Shellharbour City Council will proceed with its next scheduled meeting, on Tuesday 22 July.
14 July 2008 - DELIVERING THE CLIMATE CHANGE MESSAGE TO SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Despite painting ourselves as an environmentally friendly nation, Australia is guilty of having the world’s highest rate of greenhouse gas emissions per capita.
10 July 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL STILL PREPARING TO FROCK UP FOR CHARITY
Local retailers will be displaying their new season lines in the name of charity this Friday 11 July as Shellharbour City Council hosts the fourth annual Mayoress’ Charity Fashion Parade.
9 July 2008 - STATEMENT FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER OF SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL
Today's announcement by the Minister marks the end of a remarkable and tumultuous chapter in the history of Shellharbour City Council.
2 July 2008 - MAINTAINING CITY’S ASSETS FOR THE FUTURE
Shellharbour City Council has adopted a policy to help guide decisions on how the city’s roads, buildings and recreational facilities are maintained into the future.
1 July 2008 - NAIDOC WEEK CELEBRATIONS IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council is currently preparing for upcoming NAIDOC week celebrations, with Council set to host an opening ceremony, awards function and fashion parade as part of local activities.
June 2008
30 June 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Ever wanted to learn an instrument, design a T-Shirt or simply kick back and watch movies for an entire day?
24 June 2008 - 2008/09 BUDGET ADOPTED DESPITE GALLERY DISRUPTION
The Mayor of Shellharbour City, Councillor David Hamilton, said today that behaviour from the public gallery at last night’s Council meeting is a further demonstration of the disruption that has plagued Council’s term over the last four years.
20 June 2008 - COUNCIL RANGERS STEPPING OUT OF THE SHADOWS
Shellharbour City Council’s rangers have recently acquired a more notable presence after their fleet of vehicles underwent a series of minor modifications aimed at making them more easily identifiable on the road.
19 June 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL PREPARING TO FROCK UP FOR CHARITY
Local retailers will be displaying their new winter lines in the name of charity next month as Shellharbour City Mayoress; Moira Hamilton hosts her fourth annual charity fashion parade.
18 June 2008 - COUNCIL CELEBRATING 110 YEARS OF PHILIPPINE INDEPENDENCE
Shellharbour City Council will be commemorating the 110th anniversary of Philippine independence this Saturday 21 June, with a flag raising ceremony held at Lamerton House.
17 June 2008 - DISAPPOINTMENT AT QANTASLINK DECISION
Shellharbour City Council has expressed disappointment at today’s announcement that QantasLink will cease flights from the Illawarra Regional Airport at Albion Park.
16 June 2008 - COUNCIL STAFF SEEKING THE VIEW OF NEXT GENERATION
The direction of Shellharbour City will be put under the microscope this Wednesday 18 June as over 100 local high school students gather at Shellharbour Workers Club to have their say on the region’s most pressing issues.
5 June 2008 - JOHN SHEPHERD RESERVE OPENING
Shellharbour City Council will be paying tribute to one of its most hardworking former residents this Friday with the official opening of the John Shepherd Reserve in Albion Park.
4 June 2008 - NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR ANNUAL NAIDOC AWARDS
Shellharbour City Council is currently calling on nominations for the annual NAIDOC Awards ceremony.
3 June 2008 - ANTARCTIC SOIREE FOR PARENTS SET TO WARM UP WINTER
Embracing the recent onset of cold weather, Shellharbour City Council is inviting all interested residents to a winter Soiree for Parents at the Warilla Library.
May 2008
30 May 2008 - LOCAL STUDENTS GEARING UP FOR ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATIONS
Over 200 local primary school students will descend on Shellharbour City stadium next month to take part in World Environment Day celebrations.
20 May 2008 - COUNCIL HONOURS CITY'S TOP YOUNG SWIMMERS
Shellharbour City Council will be paying tribute to the city’s best young swimmers over the next month with the presentation of the annual Beverley Whitfield Awards.
20 May 2008 - DRAGON ROCKS RECONCILIATION FESTIVAL
Shellharbour City Council will celebrate Reconciliation Week with a Reconciliation Festival and community march this Sunday 25 May at Albion Oval, Albion Park Rail.
19 May 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR CITY COUNCIL CELEBRATES A CLASSIC BIRTHDAY
Shellharbour City Council is preparing for a month of festivities and giveaways as the city’s library service celebrates the 100th anniversary of Lucy Maud Montgomery's classic tale, Anne of Green Gables.
14 May 2008 - DRAFT BUDGET ON EXHIBITION
Shellharbour City Council’s 2008/09 draft budget will carry a small deficit after Councillor’s last night voted to place the document $42,358 into the red.
14 May 2008 - BLACKBUTT PLAYGROUP PARTY
Blackbutt Forest will be overrun with over two hundred pre school aged children this Thursday as the region’s youngest residents celebrate The Biggest Playgroup Day.
9 May 2008 - WORLD HARMONY RUN PARTICIPANTS DROP INTO SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City will play host to a range of inspiring athletes from all across the globe this Saturday 10 May, as the World Harmony Run passes through the city.
8 May 2008 - CITIES SERVICE BOSTON MEMORIAL
The surviving members of the 6 Machine Gun Battalion (AIF) will gather with family and friends at Bass Point on Sunday 18 May to pay tribute to their fallen comrades, lost during the South Coast’s most tragic wartime shipping incident.
8 May 2008 - CYCLEWAY EXTENSION A BOOST FOR AREA
The final pieces in the Shellharbour City continuous cycling and pedestrian track are closer to fruition after Council accepted a $247,500 grant from the NSW Department of Planning to help build a shared use pathway across Elliott Lake, Barrack Point.
6 May 2008 - RESIDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
Clowns, face painters and farmyard animals will all form part of Shellharbour City Council’s upcoming Family Fun Session at Flinders Village Green, as Council staff take the opportunity to survey local residents about the direction of the city.
6 May 2008 - MICRO-CHIPPING AWAY AT LOST DOG PROBLEM
Shellharbour City Council is inviting dog owners to bring their pets along to the second micro-chipping day of 2008, which is being held on Saturday 17 May at Skiway Park, Oak Flats.
6 May 2008 - VOLUNTEERS TO SEE FLICKS FOR NIX
The volunteers of Shellharbour City will again be treated to a night at the movies as Council hosts a special screening of the movie What happens in Vegas.
2 May 2008 - BUSINESS AS USUAL AT LINKS SHELL COVE
Links Shell Cove employees have expressed their excitement about the recent changes made to the local golf course, with all staff members now focused on making sure the facility continues running at an improved standard.
2 May 2008 - COUNCIL ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION WEEK
Shellharbour City Council is encouraging local residents to take advantage of the huge range of services and activities on offer as Shellharbour City helps celebrate Library and Information Week.
April 2008
30 April 2008 - GREEN BIN SERVICE ROLLED OUT
The safe disposal and recycling of green waste is about to become a lot easier for Shellharbour City residents through the introduction of a new fortnightly bin service.
29 April 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR LINKS OPERATING AS NORMAL
Shellharbour City Council says members and visitors to the Shellharbour Links Golf Course will not experience any disruption to services, after Council was forced to remove the golf course tenants this morning.
24 April 2008 - POSTERS TO HELP CREATE A CHILD FRIENDLY CITY
Communities for Children Shellharbour is rolling out the red carpet for local residents who feature in the Inspirational Posters Project on Thursday 1 May.
23 April 2008 - LANDMARK DECISION RECOGNISES SERIOUSNESS OF BREACH
Today’s landmark decision in the Land and Environment Court recognises the seriousness of elected representatives breaching the responsibilities of their office, the Mayor and General Manager of Shellharbour City Council said today.
22 April 2008 - ANZAC DAY ROAD CLOSURES
Shellharbour City Council will be commemorating ANZAC Day with a service at Shellharbour City Memorial on Friday 25 April from 7.40am until 8.30am.
22 April 2008 - BACH TO SCHOOL ROAD SAFETY CHALLENGE WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Three lucky primary school students have added a little more excitement to their school holidays after securing the top prizes in the 2008 Back to School Road Safety Challenge.
17 April 2008 - RESIDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
Residents are invited to have their say at a number of community consultations starting this week.
15 April 2008 - ANZAC DAY SERVICE
Shellharbour City Council will commemorate ANZAC Day with a service at Shellharbour City Memorial on Friday 25 April from 7.40am until 8.30am.
10 April 2008 - NEW WORKSHOP TO CHALLENGE DRIVER ATTITUDES
Young drivers will learn about the risks and responsibilities of driving at an educational workshop on Thursday 17 and 24 April.
9 April 2008 - NIGHT DRIVE FOR LEARNERS
Headlights will be beaming when learner drivers take part in the night time Log Book Run.
9 April 2008 - MAYOR CALLS FOR INQUIRY HEARINGS TO BE HELD WITHIN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
The Mayor of Shellharbour City, Councillor David Hamilton, has called on the Department of Local Government to ensure further hearings associated with the public inquiry into the Council, are held within the Shellharbour local government area.
8 April 2008 - BUSH FIRE RISK MANAGEMENT PLANNING - IT AFFECTS YOU!!
“This is an important document that aims to protect our community and assets,” said Cr Tom Hawker, Chairperson of the Illawarra BFMC. “Everyone should take the opportunity to have a look at the plan to ensure that their views are addressed.”
8 April 2008 - SHELLHARBOUR SENIORS CELEBRATE
Seniors are ‘living life’ at the variety of events happening in Shellharbour City to celebrate Seniors Week.
7 April 2008 - SCHOOL HOLIDAY LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
These school holidays children are in for a treat with a number of activities happening at Shellharbour City Libraries from 14 -24 April.
7 April 2008 - COUNCILLOR ELECTED PRESIDENT OF WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
Shellharbour City Councillor, Christine Jeffreys has been elected President of the NSW branch of Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA).
7 April 2008 - WRITING WORKSHOPS
Would you like to express your creativity and develop your writing skills by participating in a series of Poetry and Writing Workshops?
4 April 2008 - COUNCIL TO COOPERATE FULLY WITH INQUIRY
The General Manager of Shellharbour City Council, Brian Weir, said Council officers would cooperate fully with the public inquiry announced yesterday by the Minister for Local Government.
3 April 2008 - CULTURES MEET FOR COFFEE
Enjoy a cup of coffee in the company of others from diverse cultural backgrounds while learning about a variety of topics at Coffee and Conversation.
2 April 2008 - ENJOY BLUES IN THE PARK
Sounds of the blues will fill City Park on Sunday 13 April when Shellharbour City Council again presents Music in the Park.
1 April 2008 - YOUTH FILM STARS HELP RAISE AWARENESS
Shellharbour City Council’s theatre group The Gullibles will star in a film and resources package to help raise young people’s awareness about issues involving drug and alcohol.
March 2008
28 March 2008 - CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF SERVICE
Oak Flats Progress Society is celebrating 60 years of service to the community of Oak Flats on Friday 4 April.
28 March 2008 - YOUTH SHOUT OUT AND CELEBRATE
Concerts, film and forums will let the youth of Shellharbour City celebrate and talk about what matters during Youth Week.
26 March 2008 - FUN AND SAFETY AT THE POOL
Enjoy an afternoon at Oak Flats pool with games, prizes and swim safety on Sunday 6 April.
26 March 2008 - KNIT YOUR WAY TO THE FESTIVAL IN THE FOREST EXHIBITION
Do you enjoy knitting? Would you like to learn? Pull out your knitting needles and wool and get involved in a Knitting Exhibition planned for Festival in the Forest.
25 March 2008 - STORMWATER TRAPS
Shellharbour City Council is working to improve the water quality of Lake Illawarra with the installation of six CDS Gross Pollutant Traps at Reddall Reserve.
25 March 2008 - BE ACTIVE IN SENIORS WEEK
Seniors Week in Shellharbour City has a program that encourages seniors to experience new activities and adventures and discover new interests.
20 March 2008 - LEARNER LOG BOOK RUN
Learner drivers can pick up some essential driving skills by participating in the Log Book Run on Sunday 30 March.
20 March 2008 - LIGHTS OFF FOR EARTH HOUR
Switch your lights off at 8pm on Saturday 29 March and join millions of people across the globe taking part in the 2008 Earth Hour Campaign.
18 March 2008 - LEARN ABOUT LAW AT YOUR LIBRARY
Residents will have the opportunity to learn more about everyday legal matters at their local library as part of Law Week, from 30 March to 5 April.
14 March 2008 - FORESHORE PLAN ADOPTED
Shellharbour City Council has adopted a master plan for managing and upgrading the city’s foreshore from Lake Illawarra reserve to Shellharbour South Beach.
14 March 2008 - WATER SAVING IN ACTION
Shellharbour City Council is carrying out a range of initiatives to make its operations more water efficient, as part of a Water Savings Action Plan.
5 March 2008 - RESIDENTS ASKED TO COMMENT ON SUSTAINABLE MAP
Shellharbour City Council has been working with Kiama and Wollongong City Council to develop and implement a Sustainability Roadmap.
February 2008
29 February 2008 - COUNCIL WELCOMES FLOODPLAIN GRANTS
Shellharbour City Council has accepted $20,000 in state government funding to help manage flood risk in the city.
27 February 2008 - BREAKFAST TO CELEBRATE WOMEN
Women from throughout Shellharbour City will celebrate the contribution women have made to society on Friday 7 March at an International Women’s Day breakfast.
27 February 2008 - EXCELLENT REPORT CARD FOR SHELL COVE
A new study has revealed the predicted total economic impact of the Shell Cove project has increased to more than three billion dollars, and the project will generate around 6000 jobs either directly or indirectly.
27 February 2008 - APPROVAL FOR COLLEGE AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE
Shellharbour City Council last night approved a development application for a medical centre and car park just outside the Shellharbour City Centre.
27 February 2008 - AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST RAISES RECORD AMOUNT 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 Shellharbour charities.
22 February 2008 - BUSINESS BREAKFAST CREATING A CHILD FRIENDLY SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City Council Mayor, David Hamilton and Barnardos Australia CEO, Louise Voigt are co-hosting a Business Breakfast – Creating Child Friendly Communities- on Wednesday 5th March.
22 February 2008 - STUDENTS EXPLORE LIFE UNDER THE SEA
Students from Mount Warrigal and Shellharbour Public Schools will have this opportunity by participating in a series of activities run by Shellharbour City Council as part of Sea Week.
21 February 2008 - REGISTER AND MICRO-CHIP YOUR PETS
Shellharbour City Council is reminding pet owners to ensure their animals are registered and to bring their dogs along to a special micro-chipping day.
20 February 2008 - A CHANCE TO CLEAN UP
Volunteers who roll up their sleeves and pull out their gloves on Sunday 2 March could clean up with some great prizes. Residents will be cleaning up at locations around Shellharbour City to take part in Clean Up Australia Day.
15 February 2008 - HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT ON SHOW AT ILLAWARRA REGIONAL AIRPORT
Shellharbour City Council and the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society (HARS) will host the second annual ‘Wings Over Illawarra’ Open Day on Saturday 8 March at the Illawarra Regional Airport, Albion Park.
15 February 2008 - RESIDENTS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE DRUG ACTION TEAM
The Shellharbour City Community Drug Action Team (CDAT) invites residents to attend a planning meeting to discuss objectives and activities for the year ahead.
14 February 2008 - YOUNG PERFORMERS SHOW TALENT AT YOUTH CENTRE
A group of young performers will showcase their latest work this month at the Blackbutt Youth Centre.
7 February 2008 - HELP YOUR LEARNER DRIVER BE A SAFER DRIVER
Shellharbour City Council is offering a workshop for parents and supervisors of learner drivers to help them become safer drivers.
January 2008
31 January 2008 - TAKE THE ROAD SAFETY CHALLENGE
While it’s back to the books for the Illawarra’s school children, the start of Term One is also a chance to focus young minds on important road safety messages. Shellharbour City Council is joining Wollongong and Kiama Councils in launching the Back to School Road Safety Challenge.
11 January 2008 - AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN SHELLHARBOUR CITY
Shellharbour City residents are set to munch their way through more than 600 kilos of sausages, 6,000 slices of bread, 4,500 eggs, 275 boxes of cereal and 500 litres of juice when Council hosts its annual Australia Day Breakfast by the Lake.
9 January 2008 - DOG MICRO-CHIPPING DAY
Shellharbour City Council is inviting dog owners to bring their pets along to the first micro-chipping day of 2008, which is being held on Sunday 20 January at Skiway Park, Oak Flats.