Join us for Canopy Fest 2025

Celebrate the incredible value of trees with a FREE day of hands-on workshops, guided walks, and creative fun that brings our urban canopy to life.

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Do you know someone who makes our community shine?

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the Sutherland Shire Citizen of the Year award.

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Believe it! FOGO is coming to your kitchen soon.

FOGO stands for Food Organics and Garden Organics and, as we work to deliver this new service to Sutherland Shire residents from 2026/2027 -  you can track our progress.

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What’s on in Sutherland Shire?

Winter school holiday activities at our libraries
It's full steam ahead these winter holidays with storytimes, craft, educational workshops and more at the library! Bookings now open.
Mon 7 Jul 2025 - 12:00am
Youth White Card Certification
Looking to work in the Construction Industry? By completing a White Card course, you'll gain the skills and certificate to successfully work in this industry.
Wed 9 Jul 2025 - 9:00am
White Card Miranda - National Courses
Free child restraints checks - 26 July 2025
This is a free checking and installation service provided by Sutherland Shire Council (there will be a charge for any parts supplied).
Sat 26 Jul 2025 - 8:30am
57 Manchester Road Gymea
Canopy Fest - It's not just a walk in the park!
Join us for an eye-opening walk at Biddy Giles Park as we launch Canopy Fest. Discover the fascinating stories behind our urban trees, learn about native plants, and gain insights from local experts. You won’t look at the park the same way again!
Sat 26 Jul 2025 - 10:00am
Biddy Giles Park
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Latest Council news

Building a Stronger Future: Sutherland Shire Council Adopts 2025/26 Budget
Sutherland Shire Council is proud to announce the adoption of its new four-year Delivery Program and annual Operational Plan following extensive community consultation, which sets out an ambitious and community-focused vision for the future of Sutherland Shire.
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Community invited to celebrate NAIDOC Week at Cronulla Festival
Sutherland Shire Council, in proud partnership with Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation, invites the community to come together and celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 at a vibrant free community festival on Thursday 10 July from 10am to 2pm at Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla.
Mon 23 Jun 2025
A library, plus so much more: Kirrawee Library Plus sets a new standard
A world of creative opportunities has been opened up for Sutherland Shire residents, with the launch today of an amazing new technology focused community facility in Kirrawee Library Plus.
Sat 21 Jun 2025
New on-the-job training program helping to kickstart careers with Council
Sutherland Shire Council is rolling out a host of new employment and training opportunities, as part of the NSW Government’s Fresh Start on-the-job training program.
Tue 3 Jun 2025
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