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25.01.2022 #PlaygroundFriYAY Thank you for joining us on the Friyay journey! Well have announcements of more playgrounds renewed and upgraded coming up, but in the meantime Playground Bingo! How many of our 12 Friyay playgrounds have you visited so far? Woronora Road Reserve, Engadine (our guest image feature!) Freya Street Reserve, Kareela Ascot Place Reserve, Miranda Koolangarra Reserve, Bonnet Bay... Henry Lawson Reserve, Como Mathers Place Reserve, Menai Dianella Street, Caringbah Berrima Street Reserve, Heathcote Beauford Park, Caringbah Mansion Point Reserve, Grays Point Salmon Haul Reserve, Cronulla Bonna Point Reserve, Kurnell Have questions about shade, softfall, picnic facilities, accessibility and more visit our website for FAQs sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Outdoors/Parks-and-Playgrounds If youre at a playground and notice something that needs attention, let us know: Snap Send Solve app bit.ly/SSCSnapSendSolve Phone 9710 0333 Report It on the website sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Home/Report-It Email [email protected]

25.01.2022 Bookings now open! Seniors Seminar: Your Shopping Rights in this free webinar in partnership with NSW Fair Trading find out everything you wanted to know about your shopping rights but were too scared to ask Highlighting online shopping and how to protect yourself from fake websites, your rights under Australian Consumer Law with repairs, returns and refunds, what is a change of mind, what to do if things go wrong - and more. 10am, Thursday 1 October. Bookings essential via: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/117350286867/

25.01.2022 #PSA A Total Fire Ban is in place today across all parts of the Sutherland Shire. Keep an eye on NSW Rural Fire Service for any updates. Stay cool and safe!

25.01.2022 Reminder Hours for dogs on the beach at Greenhills Beach return to before 10am and after 4pm as of 1 October 2020. We thank everyone in the community for their understanding. A formal report will be prepared for Council and well share the results as soon as we can! Regardless of where you are, please remember that all dogs must be under the effective control of a responsible adult (as per the Companion Animals Act 1998) at all times. For more info on companion animals visit sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/animals For more dog-friendly areas visit: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/dogsinpublic

25.01.2022 #ShireBeachesUpdate 8am Welcome to Sunday! Another SCORCHER today expected forecast is hotter than yesterday, so wherever you are, stay cool and remember to #SlipSlopSlap if heading out! Stay tuned here for updates of changes to beaches - including beach and carpark closures if numbers reach capacity. All changes will also be available on Council’s website: http://sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au As per directions from NSW Health, if you’re heading out and you cannot maintain physical distancing, it is strongly recommend you reconsider your plans. We know this is disappointing (to say the least) but let’s all do our bit to keep #COVIDsafe #CovidSafeSummer #CovidSafeSuthShire

24.01.2022 Behind the scenes of Council’s Ecological Hazard Reduction Burn Program (including amazing images of one month later). As a result of increased community concerns and greater expectations for Council to manage bushfire risk, a small scale burn program has been initiated for Council’s urban bushland reserves. A trial burn at Australia Road Reserve, Barden Ridge in December 2020 was a great success. Thanks to Rural Fire Service NSW and NSW Fire and Rescue for their support and... assistance. We hope to continue to roll out the burn program in 2021. For more information visit: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/burning NSW Rural Fire Service Fire and Rescue NSW

24.01.2022 Update: Since 23 July 2018, children under 16 years of age are allowed to ride on a footpath (increased from children under 12 years of age). General cycling #PSA as this spring weather warms up! Cycling around Sutherland Shire is a great alternative to car transport, and its great exercise. Please keep aware of pedestrian activity in areas such as shared pathways, particularly on the popular Esplanade at Cronulla: your safety, and the safety of everyone around you, dep...ends on it! Cyclists must give way to pedestrians. Use your bell to warn pedestrians you are approaching. Dismount and walk your bike across intersections or when using a pedestrian crossing. Wear a helmet its the law! Children under 16 may ride on footpaths. Adults can only do so if theyre accompanying a child under 16. For maps and guides to cycle-ways in Sutherland Shire visit sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Outdoors/Sport/Cycling

23.01.2022 #WasteWiseWednesday #WasteLessXmas On the this many days before Christmas we present to thee A few tips to make your gift-giving more merry! Make memories your gift! Give the gift of an experience with a voucher rather than a material object.... In fact, *make* is the key get creative with craft or cooking! Pre-loved treasures can also be the perfect gift for that special someone Do you have other ideas for reducing waste during the holidays?

23.01.2022 There’s still some time to have your say in the Sutherland Shire Business Survey 2020 Do you own or operate a business in the Sutherland Shire? Have your say now and help shape our local economy! We want the Sutherland Shire to be the best place to do business in Sydney.... By having your say, we can continue to understand the needs, opportunities and potential barriers of doing business in the Sutherland Shire. All participants go into the draw to win one of three prizes! To complete the survey, visit http://bit.ly/BusSurvey2020sm Consultation closes 22 November 2020

23.01.2022 When Kogarah mother of two Sally McEwan suffered a devastating spinal injury in rough surf, doctors told her she may be confined to a wheelchair for life. Two years on and she is not only back on her feet, but rock-climbing stand-up paddle boarding, and living life to the fullest, thanks to the heroic work of our Sutherland Shire Council lifeguards. Sally recently dropped in to Lifeguards HQ to express her thanks to the team that saved her life and present some stunning artworks she had painted as thanks. For more on this heart-warming reunion, tune into 9 News Sydney tonight, or pick up a copy of tomorrow’s The Leader or read Council's Media Release: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//MEDIA-RELEASE-Determined-sheroic-local-lifeguards-for-saving-her-life-after-surfing-accident

23.01.2022 #PSA Sutherland Shire - A Total Fire Ban has been issued for Sunday 29 November (Tomorrow). For futher information keep an eye on NSW Rural Fire Service.

22.01.2022 Shout-out to all the early educators out there! Today is Early Childhood Educators Day and were extending a HUGE thank you especially to the teams in Family Day Care and Early Education Centres at Council. They are dedicated, passionate, and have gone above and beyond during challenges encountered during COVID-19. We hope everyone working in our services had a wonderful day today Pictured the team at Canberra Road Sylvania visited by the Mayor, Councillor Carmelo Pes...ce. #LoveMyECE #EarlyChildhoodEducatorsDay Sutherland Shire Council Childrens Services

22.01.2022 #WasteWiseWednesday PSA: Attention all boat owners and boating enthusiasts! It's time to safely dispose of your expired marine flares this summer, as part of @NSWMaritime mobile collection program.... Flares contain explosive matter which makes safe and legal disposal essential. Please see the list below for drop off locations and times: Saturday 16 January 2021: Bonna Point Ramp, Kurnell from 7:30am to 9:30am Burnum Burnum Reserve Boat Ramp, Woronora from 10:30am to 12:30pm Tom Uglys Bridge Boat Ramp, Sylvania from 2:00pm to 4:00pm For more info, please visit the Roads and Maritime website: www.rms.nsw.gov.au//s/safety-equipment/flare-disposal.html #WasteWiseTips #WasteWise #MarineFlares

22.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Factory fire Kirrawee between 1920 and 1940. Local firemen on the job as always! The brass helmets these firemen wear were used in NSW until the mid-1960s. Image courtesy of the Local History Collection, Sutherland Shire Libraries. For more historical images visit: localhistory.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au

22.01.2022 Sutherland Shire, what do you love, what would you like to see in your town centres? Only one more week to share your thoughts on town centre improvements. Have your say, or tag a friend who hasnt done the survey yet. https://survey.placescore.org/s3/sutherland Survey closes 20 September.

21.01.2022 We have some new photos of the finished Kirrawee murals from talented artists @krimsone and @scottnagyartist (check out more of their work out on Instagram) If you haven’t seen the murals for yourself you can find them on the corner of Oak Road and Flora Street Kirrawee. The Kirrawee Revitalisation Projection will also include additional works to the area such as pedestrian safety, signage, landscaping and alterations to parking.

21.01.2022 #PSA Reminder Tag a paint can collector so they know the safest way to dispose of potentially hazardous household chemicals is at our FREE Chemical CleanOut. From paint to pesticides, batteries to fire extinguishers, drop off your household chemicals at Bellingara Netball Courts on 12, 13 and 14 September, between 9am and 3.30pm daily. For a full list of chemicals and other material that may be dropped off, visit: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/waste

21.01.2022 A first for Sutherland Shire Council as our Sutherland Shire Bushcare team undertook a trial burn at Australia Road Reserve, Barden Ridge last week This is expected to be the first of a program of coordinated burns designed to reduce fuel loads and also reinstate the ecological processes in bushland reserves. The team gave thanks to their Incident Controller, Daniel Grant for his patient guidance and for sharing his vast knowledge and to Fire and Rescue NSW for supporting them on the day. We’ll have more information about the program early next year stay tuned!

20.01.2022 #TreeTuesday Thats a wrap for street tree planting in Jannali, Engadine, Cronulla and Taren Point precincts for this planting season. Heres the last tree for the 3K Trees 2020 Project planted in Hawkesbury Park, Sylvania Waters. What a beauty it will be in decades to come to shade everyone who visits the park and create a beautiful vista to the bay. ... While its a wrap for the planting stage of the project, its just the beginning of the two year establishment period these trees have to ensure they thrive in their locations and work hard for us every day to cool our streets and shade our kids and make our neighbourhoods beautiful places to be. www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/trees

19.01.2022 Have you registered for tomorrow nights info session? Ask questions and hear from the designers - LIVE!

19.01.2022 Yes, we’ve been featuring the #ambassadog for a while now, but it’s time to introduce the first ever #ambassacat Thank you @adventure_ralphie on Instagram for sharing your adventures with us, you are one spectacularly curious cat! Talking cats on lead for cats with a chill temperament, this is a great way for them to experience the outdoors in a safe way that also protects native fauna. This factsheet from RSPCA QLD explains positive training methods that may help your cat love the lead: www.rspcaqld.org.au/blog/pet-care/harness-training-your-cat

18.01.2022 PSA - PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL Aurora Orange Handsmoke Distress Flare Supplier Name: WesCom Signal & Rescue Australia Pty Ltd ... Product Info: Item Number 9539320, Lot numbers 060 to 061 inclusive Aurora Orange Handsmoke are sold as single hand flares, and are contained in the Inshore Distress Flare Kit, and in the WA Offshore Kits. Sold nationally between 1 October 2020 and 30 November 2020. Defect: Smoke may vent from both the top and the bottom of the product, instead of venting just from the top causing the handle of the product to become hot. Hazard: If the flare vents incorrectly and becomes hot this may increase the risk of an injury. What to do: Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase where they may choose to have the product replaced free of charge, or a full refund. Contact Details: For further information, please contact Wescom Signal and Rescue Australia by phone on 03 9650 1488 (Monday to Friday 8.15am to 5pm) or via email at [email protected] See www.productsafety.gov.au for Australian product recall information.

18.01.2022 #ABCD Training (updated) Sutherland Shire Council and South Eastern Sydney Local Health District are hosting a training workshop for local community organisations and local residents to learn more about Asset Based Community Development (ABCD). ... The face-to-face training will be delivered by Dimitrios Papalexis, with guest speaker Peter Kenyon. ABCD is an approach that focuses on harnessing existing abilities and resources within communities to enhance positive outcomes. Come along and learn more about the theory and background of this strengths-based approach to community development and engage in practical activities and share ideas. EVENT DETAILS When: 9am 1pm Wednesday 24 February 2021 Where: Tradies Gymea, 57 Manchester Rd Gymea Bookings: book by 16 February 2021 via www.eventbrite.com.au/e/asset-based-community-development-t More Information: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Grants/Doing-It-Differentl

17.01.2022 #wastewisewednesday Did you know that over 50% of residential garbage can be composted? Or that an efficient compost pile will create useable compost for your garden? Sign up for Councils next Online Composting and Worm Farming workshop and learn all about it. 6.00pm, October 1 via Zoom (well send you the link few days prior to the workshop). Bookings open on 10 September 8:30am. You need to be a resident of the Sutherland Shire to join.... More info can be wormed out of us by contacting Waste Services on 9710 0333 or [email protected] sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/WWOS

17.01.2022 #PSA Trackwork between Sutherland and Hurstville from Monday 7 September to Thursday 10 September. Nightly from 11pm until 2.30am, buses replace most trains between Sutherland and Hurstville Trains run to a changed timetable between Waterfall or Cronulla and Sutherland, and between Hurstville and Bondi Junction The 23:25 Bondi Junction to Waterfall service continues to run, to the normal timetable... South Coast Line trains continue to run, some to a changed timetable Following NSW Health advice, wearing a face mask while using public transport is strongly recommended, as well as in other situations where it is difficult to maintain physical distance. Wearing a face mask can provide some protection so long as people continue to abide by other measures and use the masks correctly. https://transportnsw.info/alerts/details#/6051980 Visit Transport for NSW or more info: transportnsw.info/contact-us

17.01.2022 We thought last years winning ShireAbility film Game Day by Dane Jaeger, starring Brett McNamara, was so amazing it deserved another feature tune in as we virtually premiere it right here on Facebook Are you a person with disability living in Sutherland Shire? Or have you made a film based in Sutherland Shire? Enter it in this years competition! Entry is free and open to all ages. Create a 5 minute film with a focus on ability and inclusion.... The ShireAbility film festival competition is part of our program of events for International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) Find out more sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/ShireAbility #idpwd #disability #ShireAbility Bus Stop Films

15.01.2022 #WasteWiseWednesday Gas bottles and other chemicals, including batteries, are hazardous waste and dont belong in your red lid bin. Instead, take them to Councils Household Chemical CleanOut - Sat 12, Sun 13 and Mon 14 September 2020 at Bellingara Netball Centre Car Park. http://www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Chemical-Waste-Hous

15.01.2022 Have questions or ideas about how Council can make Sutherland Shire a more supportive, connected, and liveable place for ALL? Join us for an online Zoom info session on the draft Community Development Strategy - 7pm, Tuesday 15 September. Register via sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/ComDevStrategy The draft strategy can be viewed and commented on here: https://jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/cds-

15.01.2022 Woohoo! First day of spring and that means the latest digital edition of Our Shire is out NOW Gone are days of waiting by your mailbox every quarter for a print edition now you can receive the most up-to-date news from Council, direct to your email inbox each month In this edition: Revamp on the horizon for Cronulla Town Centre RecycleSmart spring special offer code for free pickup Small business month FREE online seminars to future-proof your business ... Havent subscribed yet? Sign up now: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/subscribe Need an accessible version or want to read via the website? sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Our-Shire-September-2020-Editi

15.01.2022 Update 11:30am: Sutherland and Engadine Leisure Centres are currently at capacity, please check for latest updates before visiting. Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres

14.01.2022 B-ball fans, have you tried out the new outdoor basketball half court at Parc Menai? (It just opened last week ahead of schedule!) The facility includes a new outdoor basketball half court, a sandstone retaining wall for spectator seating, new garden beds and tree planting, plus maintenance to lawn areas. The addition complements existing skate park, playground, BBQ and picnic facilities.

13.01.2022 We need YOUR help Council is working on a draft Community Development Strategy, which will set out the priorities and focus for making Sutherland Shire a more caring, supportive and connected community. This long-term strategy focuses on ensuring there are services, programs and facilities that support and enable everyone. Contribute your views now: https://jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/cds- Have questions? Join us for an online Zoom info session 7pm, Tuesday 15 September. Register via sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/ComDevStrategy Consultation closes 28 September.

13.01.2022 Who has the best lights in the Shire? (It’s about enjoying the Xmas spirit though, not winning...) It was difficult to narrow entries down to a shortlist of 10 but voting is now open for #LightUpTheShire 2020! https://jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/ligh Voting ends 20 December with winners announced 21 December. 1st prize wins a $500 gift card, 2nd prize wins a $250 gift card and 3rd prize wins a $100 gift card. Best of all, winners have spread much n...eeded cheer across Sutherland Shire! #ShireChristmas #SutherlandShire #ChristmasLights #LUTS

13.01.2022 Survey closing soon Proposed renaming of ‘Engadine Town Park’ as the ‘Nancy Richmond Playground’. Nancy Richmond was a Sutherland Shire resident who passed away in May 2020 at the age of 97. Nancy was the owner, Matron and mid-wife of San Gerard Private Hospital, located on the land near Engadine Town Park. In her lifetime, Nancy delivered thousands of babies at this hospital and was well known in the community. Read more about her life, and this proposal, on ‘Join the Con...versation’ https://jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/prop Survey closes 22 December. Image: Nancy Richmond, also known as Sister Taafe, maternity nurse at San Gerard Private Hospital, Princes Highway, Engadine Courtesy of the Local Studies Collection, Sutherland Shire Libraries.

12.01.2022 Its SeaWeek! Australia has one of the largest ocean territories in the world and as a coastal area, the Sutherland Shire certainly has strong personal, community, historical, and business links to the sea that laps our shores. This years #SeaWeek theme is a principle of Ocean Literacy: the sea supports a great diversity of life and ecosystems.... For more information on Ocean Literacy in Australia (and to download this image as a poster), visit: www.aaee.org.au/events/seaweek

12.01.2022 After the many challenges of 2020, are you looking to reboot your small business? As part of Small Business Month in October Sutherland Shire Council will be hosting a series of free webinars to assist you to do just that! We have three inspiring speakers who will help you futureproof your business, provide the latest information on digital marketing and explain the latest technology for the path ahead. Book now: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Sutherland-Shire-Council-S

12.01.2022 Get Prepared today! This year weve experienced flooding, drought, bushfire and pandemic - even though Get Prepared Week is coming to a close, make sure you take the time to refine and revise your emergency plans regularly! Stay safe, Sutherland Shire. Remember, keep your emergency plan close to hand. To download the Get Prepared app, visit https://getprepared.app.link/Sutherland_Shire_Council

12.01.2022 This week is Get Prepared week. There are four simple steps that communities can do to be better prepared for any emergency: Get in the know: about your risks, where to get information, and how to manage stress Get connected: by identifying emergency contacts, meeting places, and people who can help ... Get organised: with important documents, medical information, insurance and pet plans Get packing: with a list to help you survive and personal items that are important to you Do one simple thing to prepare for an emergency. Download Get Prepared, to keep your emergency plan close to hand. Visit https://getprepared.app.link/Sutherland_Shire_Council Get Prepared today!

11.01.2022 #PetOfTheWeek We need a pre-Christmas miracle for young Edgar This one-year-old is barely past kittenhood and all he needs for Xmas is a caring home. See, Edgar is a scaredy cat. He doesn’t understand that humans can be caring and kind (see pic 1). But he’s slowly coming around (pic 2). Edgar’s new owner/s will need to be calm and patient with him as he comes to terms with the comfy life. Shelter staff say Edgar is still full of that kitten joy. They’ve caught him on ma...ny an occasion tossing his toys around, playing with the cat grass and pulling the stuffing out of his bed (he makes his own fun). The adoption fee for Edgar is $194. This includes microchipping, lifetime registration, desexing, vet check and vaccination, up-to-date worm and flea treatment, as well as a collar and Council tag. For more info visit: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/animalshelter Contact Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter to arrange an appointment to meet Edgar on 9710 0401. The shelter is currently only open to the public by appointment. Rehoming Numbers for SSC and COS: R251000199 and R251000200

11.01.2022 #ADOPTED - HAPPY VOID ADOPTION DANCE for Pepper! This weeks #PetoftheWeek is the beautiful Pepper No pun, song lyrics, or quote can do her justice. Pepper is truly a sweet soul, arriving at the animal shelter heavily pregnant in June. She was a loving mum to four gorgeous kittens, all of who were adopted, and now its time for this mumma to be loved. Pepper is a little shy, but is building her confidence a little more every day. Shes even learnt to enjoy chin scritche...s from her human shelter friends. Approx. 2 years old, female domestic short hair cat. Her adoption fee is $194, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, desexing, vet check and vaccination, up-to-date worm and flea treatment, as well as a collar and Council tag. For more info visit: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/animalshelter Contact Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter to arrange an appointment to meet Pepper on 9710 0401. The shelter is currently only open to the public by appointment. Rehoming Numbers for SSC and COS: R251000199 and R251000200

11.01.2022 Entries are now open for the Sutherland Shire Literary Competition! You have 8 weeks to get your entries in, but don’t delay. There’s great prizes to be won for short stories, rhyming verse poetry or free verse poetry, and special prizes for Sutherland Shire residents. Share this post with all the poets and storytellers you know! ... For all the info visit sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/literarycompetition #sutherlandshirelibraries #nswpublibraries #sutherlandshirewriters #amwriting #literarycompetition #writingcompetition #shortstory #poetry

11.01.2022 An Extraordinary Meeting of the Council will be held on Monday 21 December 2020 in Council’s Chambers at Eton St, Sutherland. This follows the resignation of Councillor Plibersek, as he takes up an appointment with the NSW Personal Injury Commission Tribunal. Councillor Ray Plibersek is the elected member for C Ward, and was elected to Council in September 2016. The health and wellbeing of our community is of utmost importance. Council is adhering to the directives of publi...c health agencies on COVID-19. Consistent with these directions, we have implemented the following safety measures for Council Meetings: Social distancing requirements will be enforced in Council Chambers. Limited members of the public will be permitted to attend on a first-come, first-served basis (max. 20 people). Limited additional capacity (max. 50 people) will be available for members of the public to listen to the meeting in the Customer Service Foyer on the ground floor of Council’s Administration Building. In accordance with Council's Code of Meeting Practice, a sound recording of the meeting will be published to Council's website by 1pm the next business day. Remote meeting attendance functionality has been made available for Councillors and Council Officers to attend remotely. Business Papers will be available shortly at: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Business-Papers See more

10.01.2022 #Update Callout for EOI for reference group: Seymour Shaw Park Masterplan & Youth Precinct. Are you interested in contributing to the future plans for Seymour Shaw Park? Were looking for community members to bring their ideas and feedback to three workshops between October 2020 and February 2021. EOIs open now until 30 September 2020, to learn more or register your interest visit https://jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/ssp-

09.01.2022 #UPDATE Extended hours for Sutherland, Engadine and Caringbah Leisure Centres as of TODAY, Monday 14 December. Extended hours for Water Fun Park. Reopening of Como Pool and Caringbah Toddler Pool. Please refer to the post from Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres for full details! ... (Note: At time of sharing, Engadine Leisure Centre Olympic pool closed for emergency maintenance, utility pool and toddler pool still open for use.

09.01.2022 Have you heard the great news from NSW Health? Santa Claus and the team were granted an official "essential workers" exemption by NSW Minister for Health, Brad Hazzard. No quarantine period required! When they hit our shores on Christmas Eve they can get on with the job at hand - making children happy!

09.01.2022 #PSA SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS OCCURRING, MAY PRODUCE LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS. The Bureau of Meteorology warns that, at 2:55 pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar. They are forecast to affect Sutherland, Bundeena, Engadine and Holsworthy by 3:55 pm.... Stay safe, stay indoors. Keep pets inside.

08.01.2022 Bring your kayak, SUP (stand up paddleboard!) or canoe, and help Georges Riverkeeper clean up the Georges River in the ‘Paddle Against Plastic’ Starting in Picnic Point, the clean up will continue across the Georges River to include Sandy Point (you might even be inspired to take it further and make this part of your regular paddle plans!) Sunday 21 March, 9.30am. Bookings essential. For more info visit: https://georgesriver.org.au/paddle2021

08.01.2022 Announcing the winners of the 2020 ShireAbility film festival! 1st Prize is proudly awarded to Holly Prasser and Paul English for Holly’s Story. Holly’s Story was also the People’s Choice Award! James’ Garden (James Onley, Jake Lyandon) won Community Category. Affliction (Jarod O'Shannessy, Kirk Jenkins) won Inclusion category.... Sharon (Sharon Paterson, Alyssa Montgomery, Joshua Lee) won the Resilience category. Scarlett’s Voice (Kara Rose) won Judges Choice. We extend a HUGE congratulations to all entrants - scripting, capturing, editing and creating a film is no small task! Judges praised the skill of all videos entered in the second ever ShireAbility Film Festival, and thanked filmmakers for their candour, creativity and scope. Films will soon be available to watch on demand on Council’s Youtube. The entire premiere of the festival, including winners receiving their awards, can be viewed here on Council’s Facebook. ShireAbility Film Festival is part of celebrations for International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD). Films focus on ability and inclusion, feature locations and/or people of Sutherland Shire area and involve at least one person with a disability. ShireABILITY 2020 would not have been possible without major sponsors: Wellness Champions Activus Transport, Home Modification Solutions, Sutherland Food Services. Total Mobility Feros Care sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/shireability Image thanks to David Molloy Shopfront Arts Co-Op

07.01.2022 Today is World Shorebirds Day! Sutherland Shires beautiful coastline is home and refuge to some noteworthy avian residents including the critically endangered Eastern curlew. This remarkable bird, the worlds largest migratory wader, travels around 10,000km to and from Arctic breeding grounds each year. The number one way *you* can help protect the curlew: Keep your dog ON LEAD in designated areas and AWAY from areas dogs are not permitted (for example, Woolooware B...ay Shared Pathway). The Eastern curlew is a notoriously wary bird (being critically endangered, this isnt surprising) and can be easily disturbed, which can be devastating to birds that have completed the human equivalent of running at 70km/hr, day and night for more than 7 days straight non-stop. So if you see them, give them some space keep 100m clear where possible. To learn more about the dangers facing local shorebirds, view our recent video: https://youtu.be/8cmeTX6tX-I Or check out the info on the curlew at https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profile/eastern-curlew Image: Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0) photo by JJ Harrison: https://www.jjharrison.com.au World Shorebirds Day #WorldShorebirdsDay #endangeredspecies #environment #birdlife #birdcount

07.01.2022 Bookings now open! Scams: what are scams and how to avoid them in this free webinar in partnership with NSW Fair Trading learn tips for identifying scams. This is a must-attend, especially for those with questions on current COVID-related scams. Learn about online banking scams, lotteries, rebate scams, computer repair and dating/romance scams and more. 10am, Thursday 24 September. Bookings essential via: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/117346694121/

06.01.2022 #WhoSmeltItHadNotDealtIt Because of the many ecological processes at work at creeks, they can indeed get ‘stinky’ however, excess rotten-egg odour can be a sign of poor creek health Are you are regular visitor to Carina or Kareela Creek? Phillippa Biswell from our Environmental Science team outlined the issues and solutions that helped restore tidal flows to these areas. For more info, visit Georges Riverkeeper and view the presentation: https://georgesriver.org.au//f...resh-ideas-restoring-stinky- Georges Riverkeeper Sutherland Shire Bushcare

06.01.2022 #ShireBeachesUpdate 8am - Good morning and happy Saturday! With temps in the mid to high 30s today, we know the beaches will be in demand today. In this post, we'll share updates of changes to beaches - including beach and carpark closures if numbers reach capacity. All changes will also be available on Council’s website: http://sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au As per directions from NSW Health, if you’re heading out and you cannot maintain physical distancing, it is stro...ngly recommend you reconsider your plans. Avoid crowds plan your visit out of peak hours Follow directions of lifeguards and police Be aware that beaches and carparks will close when they reach capacity We are all visitors to the beach, keep your cool and practice patience #CovidSafeSummer #CovidSafeSuthShire See more

05.01.2022 Hopefully well soon have cause to celebrate #PetoftheWeek because beautiful, sweet Serenity is due for some good news! She arrived at the shelter in late August, badly wounded from an animal attack and needing emergency medical attention After receiving an unfortunate quarantine haircut shes recovering wonderfully and coming out of her shell. Shes still learning to trust humans but is showing progress every day. Are you the patient, gentle family shes looking for? Ap...prox. 1 year old, female domestic cat. Her adoption fee is $194, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, desexing, vet check and vaccination, up-to-date worm and flea treatment, as well as a collar and Council tag. For more info visit: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/animalshelter Contact Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter to arrange an appointment to meet Serenity on 9710 0401. The shelter is currently only open to the public by appointment. Rehoming Numbers for SSC and COS: R251000199 and R251000200

05.01.2022 #PlaygroundFriyay Yowie Bay its your turn! Tell us what you want to see in improvements to Kalang Lane Reserve. Wed like to provide a mix of equipment types to cater for a variety of ages. Give us your feedback on Join the Conversation how do you currently use this reserve, and what would you like to see in the future? https://jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/kala For more playground FAQs and info visit sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/playgrounds... Consultation closes 27 September 2020.

05.01.2022 Spring has well and truly sprung! That means our Sutherland Shire Bushcare volunteers are out and about collecting seeds that will be used to grow plants at Council’s native plant nursery at Gymea. The first seed collection was held this week at Burnum Burnum Reserve. Are you interested in learning about native flora and how you can support our local environment? There are two seed collecting sessions coming up: Lucas Heights Conservation Area (18 Nov) www.eventbrite.com.au/e/123107428633 Tudar Road, Sutherland (26 Nov) www.eventbrite.com.au/e/123108016391

05.01.2022 #PSA Gunnamatta Bay Tidal Baths repair works repairs to concrete walkways are about to commence! Estimated completion early November 2020. During this time, some sections of the baths will be closed. Thank you for your patience while we complete these essential repairs.

05.01.2022 #PlaygroundFriyay Merry Christmas Engadine! The renewed Brigalow Reserve is open for play in time for the holidays This was part of our playground renewal program, which focuses on upgrading outdated infrastructure in playgrounds with new and improved furniture and play equipment. Park furniture is soon to be installed, but in the meantime we hope you enjoy this fun new space! For playground FAQs and info visit sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/playgrounds

04.01.2022 Reminder: Woodchipping is ON!! Tomorrow 9am and 3pm at Council Depot, 13-15 Ethell Road, Kirrawee between 9am and 3pm, weather permitting. For a guide on what can and can’t be chipped see sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/woodchipping

04.01.2022 #FlashbackFriday Cronulla Sutherland Steam Tram c1926. Before electric trains there were steam trains and before that steam trams and buses. Whats next for public transport around the Shire? Image courtesy of the Local History Collection, Sutherland Shire Libraries. For more historical images visit: localhistory.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au

04.01.2022 Reminder: Woodchipping is ON!! Tomorrow 9am and 3pm at Council Depot, 13-15 Ethell Road, Kirrawee between 9am and 3pm, weather permitting. For a guide on what can and can’t be chipped see sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/woodchipping

04.01.2022 #TreeTuessday Oils aint oils, and Gums aint always Eucalypts Showcasing Tristaniopsis laurina. They call it a Water Gum, though a gum tree it aint! It is a relative though, being in the Myrtaceae family. What a tree-rific species with oodles of amenity on offer! A local to the Sutherland Shire, the Water Gum is a compact medium sized tree thats great for planting under wires as it branches lower and prunes well. It has a beautiful yellow flower in summertime, which the birds love, and green glossy leaves year round. Tristaniopsis laurina makes a beautiful specimen tree in yards and gardens.

03.01.2022 Project #Update Menai road works ‘Bus Only’ lane Works scheduled from Monday 14 Dec. In order to improve public transport safety and access for emergency services, this joint Transport for NSW and Council project will include the implementation of a Bus Only lane and enforcement camera on the bridge between Carter Road and Australia Road, Menai, and the removal of the existing remote-controlled gate. To minimise disruption to public transport, components of the works wi...ll occur at night. For more info on the project visit: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Carter-Road-and-Australia-Road

03.01.2022 2020 Mayoral Election Monday 21 September At the 21 September meeting of Council, Councillors will vote for the next Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Sutherland Shire to serve until the next Local Government Election, postponed until 4 Sept 2021. The decision, based on the majority vote, will be announced at the meeting and on Council channels, and the Mayor and Deputy Mayor sworn in immediately. A webcast of the meeting will also be available on Councils website the following day. Visit sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/2020-Mayoral-Election for more information about the Mayoral Election process and the 2021 Local Government Election.

02.01.2022 #PlaygroundFriyay we missed this post before school holidays started, but sweet little Ross Reserve playground in Bangor had an upgrade right before Christmas. Kids were already waiting to test out the play area when fences came down. New equipment has been installed, softfall replaced and additional sandstone seating provided to create an informal sitting area. If you have questions/comments about a particular facility, the best way to let us know is the ‘Snap Send Solve’ app bit.ly/SSCSnapSendSolve or ‘Report It’ on the website sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/ReportIt Don’t forget to share your views on play spaces in Sutherland Shire in our current Open Space and Recreation survey: https://jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/plan

02.01.2022 A few days left to have your say We want to hear your ideas for improvements and future planning for Waratah Park! Sutherland Shire Council and landscape architects, Phillips Marler are preparing a Masterplan for Waratah Park that will guide future use and development to:... optimise land use for various community, sport and recreational purposes, and protect and enhance the environmental and cultural values of the park and its local setting We are seeking your feedback until 28 February 2021. Online via Join the Conversation jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/kcmp20211 In person at a drop-in information and feedback session on Saturday 20 February outside Sutherland Leisure Centre from 10am to 2pm For more information visit Join the Conversation jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/kcmp20211

02.01.2022 Reminder: the next Council Meeting will be held Monday 16 November at 6.30pm. The health and wellbeing of our community is of utmost importance. Council is adhering to the directives of public health agencies on COVID-19. Consistent with these directions, we have implemented the following safety measures for Council Meetings: Social distancing requirements will be enforced in Council Chambers. Limited members of the public will be permitted to attend on a first-come, firs...t-served basis (max. 10 people). Limited additional capacity (max. 35 people) will be available for members of the public to listen to the meeting in the Customer Service Foyer on the ground floor of Council’s Administration Building. In accordance with Council's Code of Meeting Practice, a sound recording of the meeting will be published to Council's website by 1pm the next business day. Public Forum presenters meeting eligibility criteria can register online: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au//Public-Forum-Application-F Remote meeting attendance functionality has been made available for Councillors and Council Officers to attend remotely. Business Papers are now available at sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/Business-Papers See more

01.01.2022 #PetoftheWeek the face you make when your mum asks you for a nice photos vs. the face you make when shes not looking One-year-old Patch is ready to rumble with YOU! This playful young man is looking for a family who will take him on adventures, and continue his training so he can be the best boy he can. Patch would be best suited to a home with older or no kids as he can get excited and knock over little ones. He doesnt mind other dogs but would likely thrive in an envi...ronment where he gets all the love to himself. Patch is a Staffordshire X breed. His adoption fee is $320, which includes microchipping, lifetime registration, desexing, vet check and vaccination, up-to-date worm and flea treatment, as well as a collar and Council tag. For more info visit: sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/animalshelter Contact Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter to arrange an appointment to meet Patch on 9710 0401. The shelter is currently only open to the public by appointment. Rehoming Numbers for SSC and COS: R251000199 and R251000200