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24.01.2022 The Georges River area is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and we know that many of you will be spending more time outside over summer. We have created a plan to help us keep everyone safe throughout summer. Make sure you adhere to our Foreshore and Parks COVID-19 Summer Safety Plan when out and about locally: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/COVID-19-Updates

23.01.2022 It's a Teen Trivia Night! Sign up solo or get your team of five together for an awesome night of trivia. Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/3s06j7y... Date: Thursday 15 April 5.30pm - 7.00pm Cost: Free but you must book Location: Hurstville Library

22.01.2022 All Georges River Libraries will be closed for the Labour Day Public Holiday on Monday 5 October. You can return borrowed items to any of our libraries 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

22.01.2022 What is No Lights No Lycra? Maybe it's a free-form dance movement in the dark, maybe it's more. Check out the video below to find out why it's taking the world by storm. You can be part of the hype for free every Thursday of April in Kingsgrove!... Book your free tickets now: https://bit.ly/3t1LLgi #NoLightsNoLycra #FreeDance #ItsAMood #Youth

22.01.2022 Want to find out the opening hours of our service centres, depots and facilities over the holiday period? Visit https://bit.ly/2KAYmWR #WeAreInThisTogether

20.01.2022 Weekend idea: exploring the trails along Salt Pan Creek. Make sure you also tell us what recreational improvements you'd like to see by visiting Your Say Georges River.

19.01.2022 Domestic violence in our community is unacceptable. Everyone has the right to be free from harm and to live without fear of violence or abuse. The Help is Here campaign provides information on support services available to anyone affected by domestic and family violence, to help them access the support they need, when they need it: Australia.gov.au/dvsupport

19.01.2022 Jack High Child Care Centre has created a breathing class for the littlies, and it could be the cutest thing you see all week! https://bit.ly/3jegHVJ

17.01.2022 Our Spark Your Park event came to Charles Street Reserve at Oatley this morning. A big thanks to everyone who joined us in helping out with planting and watering. The new native plants look fantastic! When established, these new plants will help to green up this park for the whole community to enjoy.

16.01.2022 With this week being both National Recycling Week and Australian Pollinator Week, Council’s Environmental Sustainability and Waste Team have shared the below video how-to to help you easily create your own insect hotel using recycled materials commonly found in suburban backyards! For more tips on how to make your backyard more fauna-friendly, visit Council’s website: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au//Trees-an/Biodiversity Make sure you follow our friends over at Hurstville Community Garden!

16.01.2022 Have you been wondering how to get your children involved with National Recycling Week? Planet Ark has put together some fun resources for kids. These include activity sheets, memory card sets, waste-free lunch challenges and even recycling games. Help your children to learn more about waste this National Recycling Week.

14.01.2022 It’s Right to Know Week NSW, an important initiative that aims to raise awareness of each individual's right of access to government information and promote open and transparent government. To find out more about how to access government information, click below.

13.01.2022 We’re kicking off the first of four free webinars to celebrate Small Business Month on 8 October, where highly respected social researcher and futurist Mark McCrindle will share insights on the current economic and social climate and how it will impact the future of small business.

12.01.2022 This week is National Op Shop Week and Council is encouraging the whole community to get involved. You can do this by donating or buying clothing from your local op shops and playing your part in reducing waste going to landfill. You can learn more about the impacts of clothing waste by visiting the War on Waste website: https://www.abc.net.au/ourfocus/waronwaste/ You can also check out Council’s A Z Recycling Guide: https://www.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au//W/A-Z-Recycling-Guide

12.01.2022 Join us online as a counsellor from South Eastern Sydney Local Health District shares how to support a loved one at risk of suicide. Get information on recognising signs, raising the difficult subject, and tips on how you can help. Date: Thursday 1 October 2020 Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm

11.01.2022 Want to show off your cooking skills in front of an audience? Get your cooking game on and be part of a live cooking demonstration at our In Good Taste event taking place on Saturday 27 February 2021. Head to http://bit.ly/38x3Sll (Please note the format of event will be dependent on the NSW Health Public Health Orders and COVID-19 restrictions at the time).

11.01.2022 Calling all food lovers and chefs in the Georges River area! As part of the inaugural ‘In Good Taste’ month in February 2021 we are calling on local foodies and chefs to show off your skills and be part of a cooking demonstration. Head tohttp://bit.ly/38x3Sll to register your interest.... (Please note the format of event will be dependent on the NSW Health Public Health Orders and COVID-19 restrictions at the time).

10.01.2022 Youth V Seniors Chess Tournament Who is better at chess? One with a young and fresh perspective or one with wisdom and experience? Find out next Saturday in our epic Chess Tournament at Kogarah Town Square in a battle of the generations!... Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, come along and show us your moves. Numbers are limited so register for free now - https://bit.ly/3taycLV #Youth #Seniors #ItsAMood #Chess #Tournament NSW Seniors Festival Home Instead

08.01.2022 Coming soon - a Frightful Eighties Drive-in Halloween Movie Marathon! Watch this space for more details soon

07.01.2022 Small Business Month kicks off on 1st October, and we've partnered with the St George Business Chamber to bring a free four-part webinar series and significantly discounted Mentoring Program to our business community! You'll learn how to adapt your business to the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, now and into the future. RSVP to the webinars here: https://georgesriverbusiness.com.au/

06.01.2022 Own a local business? Learn how to build better relationships with your customers: https://georgesriverbusiness.com.au//3-ways-supercharge-c/

06.01.2022 There are new Public Health Orders for New Year’s Eve, Northern Beaches and Greater Sydney. Fines apply so find out what it means for your plans. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//P/public-health-orders.aspx

05.01.2022 Ever thought about yoga with the kiddies? Have a go now, with Oatley Early Learning Centre - it's cuteness overload!: https://bit.ly/2G7sNBU

05.01.2022 Small Business Month kicks off today! We've partnered with the St George Business Chamber to bring a free four-part webinar series and significantly discounted Mentoring Program to our business community! You'll learn how to adapt your business to the changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, now and into the future. RSVP to the webinars here: https://georgesriverbusiness.com.au/

04.01.2022 Fire and Rescue NSW will take advantage of favourable weather conditions to undertake important hazard reduction operations at Oatley Park tomorrow. Oatley Park will be closed tomorrow from 8.00am - 5.00pm.

04.01.2022 Join us online tomorrow as a counsellor from South Eastern Sydney Local Health District shares how to support a loved one at risk of suicide. Get information on recognising signs, raising the difficult subject, and tips on how you can help. Date: Thursday 1 October 2020 Time: 4.00pm-5.30pm

03.01.2022 We have partnered with St George Business Chamber to bring a significantly discounted Mentor Program to the business community to celebrate Small Business Month! You'll identify and focus on the core needs of your business and navigate the uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. Cost: $300 discounted from $2,000 (saving of $1,700) Date: Starts 12 October 2020 To register your interest visit: https://mailchi.mp/ce151a2c3aa1/mentoring-landing-page ... Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 4 October 2020

03.01.2022 Councillor Stephen Agius was elected as the Deputy Mayor of Georges River Council at an Extraordinary Council Meeting tonight, taking over the position from Councillor Con Hindi. We have a lot to achieve and I am looking forward to working with our Councillors, Council staff and the community to get the best outcomes we can and the outcomes our community expects and deserves, he said.

03.01.2022 Gomeroi Artist Caitlin Trindall will teach you how to make jewellery while sharing her family story. This is a unique opportunity to engage deeply with Aboriginal culture.

02.01.2022 Dylan Booth from the NSW Uluru Statement Youth Network talks about what the Uluru Statement from the Heart is about, why it is important for Indigenous Australians and how the wider community can provide support and get involved.

02.01.2022 Georges River Libraries are having a mega book sale this weekend at Hurstville Library - there will be all kinds of treasure to be purchased for super cheap prices. Don't miss out!

01.01.2022 Residents in the Georges River area are eligible for a free tree, thanks to the NSW Government's Click and Collect Free Tree Giveaway. claim yours now by visiting their website at https://bit.ly/342U5Bk

01.01.2022 Council’s Interim Community Property Strategy 2020-2023 is on public exhibition from today until 30 October 2020. The strategy will ensure that Council has the right range of facilities to support the diverse needs of the community. To have you say, visit https://yoursay.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/

01.01.2022 Nominations for the 2021 Australia Day Awards are now open! Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for their contribution to the Georges River community? You can nominate them here: https://bit.ly/33eFe7G

01.01.2022 Did you attend any of the events in our Be Kind to Your Mind online program to support positive mental health in our community? We would love to hear any feedback you have on these.

01.01.2022 Thank you to our volunteers especially the little helpers who joined us at our Spark Your Park volunteering event at Mick Downes Reserve in Mortdale yesterday! We had some of the area’s littlest gardeners digging, planting and watering in new plants to create a green space for our community! Check out these pics cuteness overload!

01.01.2022 Isn’t this a gorgeous fern!? Which plants and animals have you noticed locally? Let us know by pinning your observations on our biodiversity map, or completing a questionnaire online! Your feedback will help to guide our Biodiversity Study: https://yoursay.georgesriver.nsw.gov.au/biodiversity-study-

01.01.2022 Council’s website is undergoing a scheduled system upgrade from 5.00pm Friday 27 November to midnight Sunday 29 November, and will be unavailable during this time. We thank you for your patience and encourage you to call our Customer Service Team on (02) 9330 6400 (24 hours, 7 days a week) should you be seeking assistance during this period.

01.01.2022 Don't forget to register now for our Recycling Trivia event tomorrow!