Council news

Tue 26 Sep 2023

Council lifeguards primed for the summer beach season

Sutherland Shire Council’s Ocean Safety and Lifeguards team have officially flagged the start of another summer beach season having completed pre-season training and fine...

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Mon 25 Sep 2023

An experienced team to deliver for the Sutherland Shire: Pesce and Provan returned as Mayor, Deputy

Sutherland Shire Mayor, Councillor Carmelo Pesce, will serve as Mayor for a further 12 months, after he was returned to the role with the support of his fellow Councillors in an...

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Mon 25 Sep 2023

Sutherland Shire Libraries offer sanctuary and support for studying students

With Higher School Certificate (HSC) exam period fast approaching, Sutherland Shire Council Libraries are once again set to help local high school students navigate the...

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Mon 25 Sep 2023

Newly opened community reserve unlocks hidden slice of stunning Sylvania waterfront

A stunning slice of the Sylvania waterfront has been opened to public access, with Sutherland Shire Council recently staging an official opening of newly created beautifully...

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Mon 18 Sep 2023

Queen’s legacy continues to take root with latest leafy tribute

The towering legacy of Her Majesty, the late Queen Elizabeth the Second received a fitting tribute today, with a majestic Port Jackson Fig tree planted adjacent to Cronulla...

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Mon 18 Sep 2023

Council provides $500,000 boost to worthy local not-for-profit initiatives

Sutherland Shire Council has once again provided much needed financial assistance to a host of worthy community-based organisations throughout the Sutherland Shire via its...

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Mon 4 Sep 2023

Petty politics at play with Minns Labor Government set to pull funding for Hungry Point clifftop walkway

Sutherland Shire Council Mayor, Councillor Carmelo Pesce, has slammed the Minns Labor Government amid moves to strip state government funding committed to an iconic active...

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Mon 4 Sep 2023

Aspiring local musicians set to take the stage at south Sydney’s first ‘Battle of the Bridges’ event

Georges River and Sutherland Shire Councils have joined forces to showcase six emerging bands and performers in south Sydney’s first ever Battle of the Bridges youth music...

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Mon 4 Sep 2023

Local cyclists urged to jump back in the saddle for return of highly anticipated ‘Bike to the Beach’ event

Cycling enthusiasts of all ages are being urged to gear up for an adventure-packed day as Sutherland Shire Council teams up with PCYC Sutherland and Endeavour Cycles to bring...

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Tue 29 Aug 2023

Champion local skaters ‘on board’ with major overhaul of Engadine skate facilities and recreational spaces

Champion local skaters ‘on board’ with major overhaul of Engadine skate facilities and recreational spaces

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Mon 28 Aug 2023

Council swinging into spring with the opening of three renewed playgrounds

Sutherland Shire residents are set to benefit from a suite of upgrades to playground facilities in Alfords Point, Bangor and Menai as part of the latest series of projects...

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Mon 31 Jul 2023

$12.4m second stage of major upgrade to Cronulla Plaza officially underway

The next significant stage in long-term plans to transform one of the Sutherland Shire’s most iconic retail strips officially got underway today, with the first sod turned to...

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