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Coffee @ Peace on 12 July
At the Coffee @ Peace festival at Sutherland enjoy tantalising coffee, cooking demonstrations, entertainment and more.

July school holidays
From art and craft, library events to indoor remote control cards and planes, there's lots to do in the July school holidays.

Festival of arts and crafts
Held 7-9 September, this annual event showcases arts and crafts created by local seniors - get your entry form!

Shop your way to the movies at Cronulla
The first 9 holes are open for weekend play from 30 May 09. Bookings are now being taken.

Find out how the SSHED helps businesses
Want to expand your business? Check out the SSHED business accelerator's programs.

The sky comes alive at Fiesta in Flight
On 16 August head to Don Lucas Reserve at Wanda Beach for a spectacular kite display.

Recycled water for sustainable playing fields
Find out about a recycled water project for some golf courses, playing fields and gardens.

Sutherland Shire Development Control Plan 2006 changes
Changes have been adopted to SSDCP2006 Amendment 5.

Menai Indoor Sports Centre Holiday Activities
There are sports and activities catering for all ages and interests in the July holidays.

The Ridge Golf Course open for play
The new course at Barden Ridge is now open and taking bookings.

Enviro-Works courses
Find out about detoxing your home, energy/water efficiency, compost/wormfarming, organic gardening.

Cronulla Spring Festival
The annual festival will be held 12-13 September, featuring over 100 stalls, plus rides, entertainment and parades.

Council Initiatives

Housing Strategy
Council is developing a housing strategy to meet community needs and provide more housing choices.

Anti-social Behaviour Strategy Released
Council has released a new strategy to deal with anti-social behaviour issues in Sutherland Shire - feedback is welcomed.

Ageing Well in Sutherland Shire
Council has responded positively to the challenges of an ageing population, developing its strategy 'Ageing Well in Sutherland Shire'.

Major Projects

Cronulla Central Project
Work on Cronulla Central is progressing well.

Engadine Shopping Centre
Work has commenced planting street trees and preparations have begun for a roof water drainage system to reuse rainwater.

More major project information
The Ridge Golf Course
Stormwater Harvesting for Cronulla Park
Prince Street Seawall
Wanda Sports Field proposal

Local Laws

School zone parking
Learn the rules relating to parking in school zones, and gain tips on child safety in these zones.

Dangerous dogs and restricted breeds
Which dogs are restricted? What is a dangerous dog? Your responsibilities as an owner of a dangerous or restricted dog?

More Local Laws information
Advertising vehicles for sale
Loading zones
Keeping birds and animals on private property
Local Orders Policy
Penalty Infringement Notices

Waste Services

Sharps Disposal
Council provides a free and safe disposal service for diabetic needles, lancets, pen needles and sharps. Find out where.

Twice Yearly Clean-up Service
Learn about what you can and can't put out for collection.

More waste services information
Fridge buy back
Illegal dumping
Enviro-works and short courses
Composting and wormfarming
Recycling fact sheets
Recycling directory
Where does your waste go?

Environment

Bushcare
Bushcare is a program that aims to maintain the remaining bushland areas of the Sutherland Shire.

Weed Fact Sheets
Identify 34 common weeds, and learn about their habitat, origins and methods for controlling them.

More environment information
Indigenous plants guide
State of the environment report
Noxious weed management plans
Environmental initiatives
Tree and bushland vegetation
Green street program
Greenweb

Working for Council

Positions Vacant
View current jobs available at Sutherland Shire Council.

More job information
Applying for a job
The selection process
Video - working for Sutherland Shire Council
Employment conditions
Why work for Sutherland Shire Council?

Council Animal Shelter

Dogs for Sale
View the dogs currently for sale. The Council Animal Shelter has a no kill policy.

Cats for Sale
View the cats currently for sale. The Council Animal Shelter has a no kill policy.

Impounded Animals
How do you collect an impounded animal? How much will it cost? Find out the answers to these questions.

More Council animal shelter information
Buying an animal
Shelter volunteers

Sport & Hall Facilities

Community Halls for Hire
Available for hire for a range of recreational activities, including functions and parities.

Ridge Golf Driving Range
Features 52 floodlight bays over two tiers and individual bays with quality mats, club/drink holders and seating.

More sport & hall facilities information
Cycleway network
Golf courses
Menai Indoor Sports Centre
Sporting fields
Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres
Tennis Courts
Ridge golf course
Ridge Sports Complex

Children's Services

July Vacation care
Vacation Care offers a fun and stimulating learning environment. Booking now to confirm your child's place.

Family Day Care
This service offers home-based quality child care service for small groups of children. Care is available from birth.

More children's services information
Family Day Care
Long Day child care
Out of school hours care
Childcare waiting list
Terms and Conditions for Waiting lists
Training for Children's Services

Beaches

Surf Safety
Beach rips have recently caused tragic drownings around Australia. Learn about beach safety and rips.

Weddings on the Beach
Want to say "I do" with sand between your toes? Find out what you need to do to have your wedding on the beach.

Beach Wheelchair
The beach is there to be enjoyed by all. Council has a beach wheelchair available for community use, free of charge.

More beaches information
Cronulla's Major Beaches
Beach property minding service
Lifeguards and SLSA Volunteers
School Surf Education
Staging beach events
Bali memorial at Cronulla

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery

Hazelhurst Regional Gallery & Arts Centre
Find out more about exhibitions, courses and facilities for hire.

More information about Hazelhurst
What's on at Hazelhurst
Enrol in a course
Volunteer at Hazelhurst
Cafe Menu
Facilities for hire