Sutherland Shire Council

It's almost time for Bike to the Beach on September 23. 🚴‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️
Join us for a fun 5km cycle from Shorebird Reserve to Wanda Beach, great for the whole family. 👪
It's a fun an interactive day, with volunteers stationed at crossing points to encourage our younger riders with progress stamps, along the way. 🙋
... Remember to BYO bike with a bell and in good condition, as well as wearing a helmet on the day. 🚴‍♂️
At Wanda Beach (Lucas Reserve), there will be lots of FUN activities on the day, including: Face Painting, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Giant Slide, a chance to meet Cronulla Sharks players, as well as other giveaway and games, and FREE hot dogs! 🎨 🌭
For more information, please visit Council's website: bit.ly/BikeToBeach
And click here: bit.ly/RideabilityBikeToBeach
Rideability - Cycle Education PCYC Sutherland PCYC NSW
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Reading is a wonderful way to relax, don't you agree? 🙋
Did you know that you can see new items that have come into Sutherland Shire Libraries online? 📖
To browse the latest titles, please click here: bit.ly/NewItemsLists
... And for other services related to Books and Reading in the Libraries, visit the website: bit.ly/BooksandReading
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Do you love cycling around the area? 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️
Share your favourite places to ride with us. 🙋
#RoyalNationalPark... #SutherlandShire #Cycling
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Have you ever walked through Monro Park in the evening?🌙 📸
Wonderful colours captured by @james_ja_photography
#MonroPark... #Cronulla #SutherlandShire
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Did you know that swimming is one of the best ways to work out your entire body at once? It's GREAT for your core strength - building muscle tone and endurance with each stroke, as well as cardiovascular fitness. 🏊‍♀️ 💪
It also uses almost all of your muscles at once, and the cooling effect of the water can push you to work harder. ✔️✔️✔️
By swimming often, you can keep your heart rate up but take the impact of stress off your body. This means you could reduce your risk of h...eart attack and stroke in the long-term, just by getting in the water.
Overall, it's a fun way to maintain a healthy weight and lung health too.
So what are you waiting for? Join Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres and get ready for summer TODAY. 🏖️
To learn more about membership, click here: bit.ly/JoinLeisureCentres
And to find out what's on at Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres, visit the website: bit.ly/SSLCWhatsOn
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#AnimaloftheWeek
Meet Truffle, another beautiful bunny rabbit that will instantly melt your heart. 🐇
Truffle is female and is an adult rabbit. 🐰
... She is super affectionate and loves snuggles, as well as being very intelligent, having a strong sense of curiosity mixed with endless cuteness.
Truffle can be a bit of a bunny diva with her food and is a veggie addict, with well-developed taste buds, no left overs here! 🥕
It's hard not to love Truffle's black satin coat and big bunny ears, she would make the perfect addition to your family and a wonderful companion. 😍
If you're interested in adopting Truffle, please contact Sutherland Shire Council Animal Shelter today.
Photo credit to the talented Jo Lyons Photography. 📸
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Last week, there was a 'Bushland Blitz' at Joseph Banks Native Gardens! 🌳🌲
Parks Operations had a working bee at the gardens to help Horticultural staff in preparation for spring. 🌻
It was a successful morning, with over 18m3 of mulch spread and 6 truck loads of debris removed. 🙋
... The gardens are definitely worth a visit this spring, as more stunning plants flower over the next few months: bit.ly/JosephBanksReserve
Sutherland Shire Bushcare
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Flying high above Sutherland Shire.
Stunning views by @flycandy__ 📸
#GunnamattaBay... #CronullaBeach #Cronulla #SutherlandShire
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#FlashbackFriday
To Engadine Station in 1920. 🚆
Would be interesting if everyone got this dressed up for a train ride in 2018. 🎩
... Engadine Train Station opened in 1920, creating a key transport link between the area and the Sydney CBD, leading the local area to flourish into the vibrant community it is today. 👪
For more photos like this, please visit Sutherland Shire Libraries Historical Photographs Collection: bit.ly/HistoricalPhotographs 📸
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🤝FROM THE BEACH TO THE BUSH🤝
Mayor Carmelo Pesce met with Rural Aid this morning to present Council's $47,500 donation to the ‘Buy a Bale’ initiative 😃
It’s not too late for you to donate! Our Sutherland Shire donation page is still live and we need as many donations as possible so we can add Water, Food Vouchers and Fuel to our donation.
... In the coming weeks, our 5 semi-trailers full of hay, and our community’s donation, will arrive in farming towns across NSW to help families who are struggling through this horrible drought.
Mayor Pesce will visit at least one of the towns so stay tuned for more details.
Visit our ‘Buy a Bale’ fundraising page: http://bit.ly/2BCQ0Jf
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Did you know there are a few different types of roads in the Sutherland Shire? Of these, the arterial (or major) roads are run by NSW Roads, and the local roads are managed by us. 🚗🚦
If you see a road in need of repair, you can Snap Send Solve to have the issue addressed by the appropriate authority: bit.ly/2IES4yV
Transport for NSW. #didyouknow

Aqua Rehab classes at Sutherland Leisure Centres are designed for a slower paced experience, in waist deep heated water.
It's specially catered to our seniors that require more support to stay active.
For more information and to view timetables, please visit the Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres website: bit.ly/2v9Hn2p 📅
... Aqua Rehab classes are available at Sutherland, Engadine and Caringbah Leisure Centres.
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#LocalHistoryLocalStories
Does anyone remember when HM Queen Elizabeth II visited Sutherland Shire in 1954?
The young and newly crowned Queen became the first reigning British monarch to visit Australia.👑
... Learn more about the grand and fabulous celebrations that took place: bit.ly/1954RoyalVisit
Credit to Sutherland Shire Libraries for this 'Local History, Local Stories' update.🌏
Pictured: Flags and banner line the Princes Highway at Sylvania to celebrate the royal visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II to Sutherland Shire, 1954.
For more photos like this, please visit Sutherland Shire Libraries Historical Photographs Collection: bit.ly/HistoricalPhotographs 📸
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Do you love a good chat? Are you a social butterfly?
Did you know that taking a little bit of time out of your day can help someone feel more a part of our community?
If you're caring, positive and happy to make regular calls and visits to a new friend, register online as a volunteer at: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/befriendin g
... For more information register for our Volunteer Information and Training Session on 3 October. Further event details are available here: bit.ly/BefriendingInfo
Registrations for this session are essential, please click here if you are interested: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/befriendin gtraining
And if you're looking to meet new friends, call 9710 0422 and be connected to Befriending support through your local community organisation.
Gymea Community Aid and Information Service Engadine Community Services 3Bridges Community BeConnected Community Services Inc Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation Sutherland Shire Carer Support Service Club on East
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We're making learning FUN for kids at Sutherland Shire Libraries.🎲🎮
Check out one of our 'Reading Games' online, which you can easily start playing from the comfort of your own home, TODAY: bit.ly/OnlineReadingGames
It includes Literacy Planet, Story Box Library - and more. 🙋
... It's an interactive and exciting way to develop reading, literacy and numeracy at your own pace.
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#WasteWiseWednesday
Did you know that you can recycle your used ink cartridges?
'Cartridges 4 Planet Ark' is a program that provides a FREE and easy way to recycle used printer cartridges. ♻️ ♻️ ♻️
... Let's work together to stop the 18 million printer cartridges that get thrown away every year in Australia from ending up in landfill, and protect our environment. 🌏
Accepted items include: inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges, toner bottles, fuser and drum units, fax rolls, print heads, waste hoppers / containers collectors and kits. From participating brands: Brother, Canon, Epson, HP, Konica Minolta and Kyocera. 🔏
For more information please visit the official Planet Ark website: bit.ly/CartridgeRecycling
#WasteWiseTips #WasteWise #Cartridges4PlanetArk
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We’ve partnered with a bunch of organisations across south east Sydney, including four Councils and the NSW Government to launch a new water safety resource aimed at preventing drowning deaths within culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) and newly-arrived communities.
The South East Sydney Water Safety Directory will be made available to a variety of different community based organisations including community service groups, churches and schools, who have direct links to CALD and newly-arrived community members, in order to educate on beach and water safety.
For more information about the South East Sydney Water Safety Director or to find out how to get a copy, visit: bit.ly/2PFDFGq

Walk The Walls Festival transformed Caringbah into a street artist's paradise. 🎨
This mesmorising feature wall is by Krimsone.
Have you visited Park Lane since the festival?
... #WalkTheWalls
Phibs Official-Graffiti/Fine Art/Street Art
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