Shellharbour City Council

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? 🌿🦋 Join us for the BioBlitz eco event at Croom Reserve, Albion Park Rail, on the 8 & 9 of November! 🔍 Spend your weekend helping to discover and record local species with the experts from the University of Wollongong, NSW Government (Saving our Species), and more. With 8 sessions to choose from, whether you're a morning adventurer or an evening enthusiast, there's a spot for you! 📲🌞🦉 Let’s see if we can top last year's 528 observations! Secure your spot 👉 bit.ly/4eL8JAi 📸Photo Credit: Alison Mellor (Native bee and Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly) #BioBlitz #CitizenScientists

Driving Towards Zero Emissions! 🚙 We’re excited to introduce two fully electric vehicles to Council's fleet, marking a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability. These are the first fully electric vehicles to join Council's motor pool, complementing several other sustainable additions including plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles and two hybrid trucks. The introduction of battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles represents the second phase of Council’s transition to a greener fleet following the widespread conversion to hybrid passenger vehicles over recent years. Improving the environmental performance of our fleet aligns with Council’s operational goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2035. Together, let’s drive towards a cleaner, more sustainable future! 🌍💚

Join Shellharbour City Council! ⭐ View our diverse opportunities below: 🔷 Community Insights Planner 🔷 Customer Service Officer 🔷 Duty Manager - Hospitality 🔷 Food and Beverage Attendants - Full time and Casual 🔷 Golf Shop Coordinator 🔷 Infrastructure Officers - Grants 🔷 Library Trainee 🔷 Principal Building Surveyor 🔷 Senior Assistant Manager - Hospitality 🔷 Subdivision and Development Engineer 🔷 Swim Coach Take the first step towards a rewarding career with us! Apply today! 👉 bit.ly/3FQ7gde #ShellharbourCityCouncil #ApplyToday #LocalGov #Hospitality #Aquatics #CustomerService #Libraries

🌿 Reminder: Our BioBlitz eco event at Croom Reserve, Albion Park Rail, is just around the corner! 🦋🔍 Join us on 8 and 9 November as we team up with experts from the University of Wollongong, NSW Government (Saving our Species), Lodge Environmental and more for two days of species discovery! With 8 sessions available, you'll be identifying and recording biodiversity using iNaturalist and Frog ID. Whether you're a morning bird or an evening explorer, we've got a session for you, led by local experts! 🌞We've even got some special night time sessions available! 🔦🦉 Let’s beat last year’s 528 observations! Reserve your spot now 👉 bit.ly/4eL8JAi #BioBlitz #CitizenScientists

📣 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝘂𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 Last night at the first Council meeting of the newly elected Mayor and Councillors, Cr Kellie Marsh was elected as Deputy Mayor for a one-year term until October 2025. Cr Marsh, who has served four terms with Council, will continue to be a strong advocate for Ward A and the Shellharbour City community. The new Council, consisting of three new and five returning Councillors, is set to work collaboratively to deliver on key commitments. Congratulations Deputy Mayor Cr Kellie Marsh! 👏🎉 For the full meeting agenda and reports, visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGMvX4Fa

Dive into the world of biodiversity with us for our BioBlitz eco event at Croom Reserve Albion Park Rail! 🦋 🔍 Across two days (8 - 9 Nov), we're teaming up with experts from the University of Wollongong, NSW Government (Saving our Species), Lodge Environmental, TAFE, Eco Logical, GHD, and Growing Illawarra Natives for our 2-day BioBlitz! With 8 sessions available, you'll help identify, record, and quantify species using the iNaturalist and Frog ID apps. 📲 Whether you're a morning bird, an afternoon adventurer, a dusk explorer, or an evening enthusiast, we've got 4 tailored sessions each day, just for you, guided by local experts! 🌞 🦉 Last year resulted in a remarkable 528 observations, cataloging an impressive 200 species, let's see how this year compares! Secure your spot now 👉 bit.ly/4eL8JAi #BioBlitz #CitizenScientists

We're excited to announce that nominations for the 2025 Shellharbour Community & Australia Day Awards are now open! 🏆✨ Award categories include: 🔷 Citizen of the Year 🔷 Young Citizen of the Year 🔷 Athlete of the Year 🔷 Young Athlete of the Year 🔷 Service to Sports 🔷 Community Group of the Year 🔷 Community Capacity Builder 🔷 Volunteer of the Year 🔷 Outstanding Contribution to the Arts 🔷 Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion Nominations close at 11:59pm on Sunday 1 December 2024. Judging and Awards Presentation: Wednesday, 15 January 2025. Let's celebrate those who make Shellharbour thrive! 🎉 Before nominating, please take a moment to review our Community Award Terms and Conditions. Nominate now! 👉 bit.ly/3PjgsLT #CommunityAwards #LoveShellharbour #AustraliaDayAwards

Hey Shellharbour! 🌿🍴 Get ready to eat, groove, and explore at Eco Eats and Beats! 🎉 Sunday, 10 November from 10am – 2pm, Beverley Avenue in Warilla will come alive with: 🍔 Food trucks serving up delicious bites 🎭 Roving performances to entertain all day long 🎶 Live tunes to set the vibe 🌱 Eco workshops for hands-on learning 🎨 Kids activities to keep the little ones smiling 🤝 Community partnered activations bringing it all together 🎨 A live mural by Happy Decay 🍽️ Upcycled long table dining and more! It’s eco-friendly fun for the whole fam! 💚 Proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Shellharbour City Council. Supported by Warilla Grove and Wave FM 96.5. Join the event page for updates 👉 bit.ly/3zKLbwo Learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gckBWmjd 📸 Photo Credit: Mural - Happy Decay, The Vegetable Plot and Amigos. #EcoEatsAndBeats #ShellharbourEvents #FamilyFun

🛟 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗰𝘂𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 🌊 Yesterday, lifeguards at Warilla Central Beach responded to two kiteboarders in distress off the northern end of the beach, a popular spot for the activity. One kiteboarder, stranded furthest offshore, had tangled his lines, while the other lost his board and was swimming toward shore. 💨🪁 Lifeguards Byron Vinkovic and Sean Ritter quickly launched the jet ski, retrieving the kiteboarder and his equipment, while the second kiteboarder made it back to shore safely on his own. We want to thank Byron and Sean for their swift and heroic actions and remind everyone to check surf conditions before entering the water. Always follow beach signage and remember—if you're ever in trouble, put your hand up for help and our trusty lifeguards will be there in no time! 🙋♂️ Well done, Byron and Sean! 👏 📸 (L-R) Byron Vinkovic and Sean Ritter.

It's Global Climate Change Week (14 - 18 October) 🌱🌍 Join us in taking action for a sustainable future! Make a pledge to reduce your carbon footprint and help conserve food, water, and energy — and enter the draw to win eco-friendly prizes! Simply: 1. Visit the Civic Centre or libraries during the month of October. 2. Pledge to reduce your carbon footprint at our displays via the QR code or online on Let's Chat and enter the lucky draw for your chance to win great eco-friendly prizes! 3. Attend the Nature Talks in the Library to learn how electrification can save you money and decrease your carbon footprint 👉bit.ly/3zHwJFa Let’s work together for a healthier planet, starting right here in Shellharbour! 🌱 View the prizes, find out more and make a pledge today! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gVWKgMcs