Hilltops Council

03/09/2026

Deputy Mayor Tony Flanery - 1 September 2026

02/09/2026

Sharing on behalf of Transport NSW: Traffic Alert - Changed traffic conditions on Olympic Highway Way at Young

Motorists are advised of changed traffic conditions next week on the Olympic Highway at Young on the bridge across Burrangong Creek for essential maintenance.

Work will be carried out on weekdays between 6am and 5pm from Tuesday 1 September for about eight weeks, weather permitting.

Single lane closures, traffic control and a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h will be in place for the safety of workers and motorists. There will be temporary closures of the shared path under the bridge at various times during the work.

Motorists are advised to drive to the conditions, follow the directions of signs and traffic control and allow an extra five minutes of travel time.

Transport for NSW thanks motorists for their patience during this time.

For more information, visit https://www.livetraffic.com/incident-details/283114 or download the Live Traffic NSW app.

To receive updates direct to your phone, search for ’Olympic Highway, Young‘, select the incident in your Live Traffic app and click ’Follow’.

02/09/2026

Looking for a fun and rewarding job this summer? ☀️

📣 Positions are now open for the 2026 - 2027 Swimming Season at Boorowa, Harden, Jugiong & Young Leisure centres 🏊‍♀️ 🏊‍♀️

We are looking for:

💦 casual junior pool kiosk assistants
💦 casual pool lifeguards
💦 casual pool supervisors

If you’re reliable, enthusiastic, enjoy working with people and looking to put your skills to work in a friendly, community-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Find out more about the available positions and how to apply via Hilltops Council’s Current Vacancies page: www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/council/current-vacancies/

01/09/2026

Jugiong Residents!

Our Community BBQ is two weeks away from 5pm, Wednesday 16 September at the Jugiong Hall 🥩⚡️

Recognising the importance of inclusivity across the entire Local Government Area (LGA), the barbeques provide an avenue for residents living outside the townships of Young, Harden, and Boorowa to voice their concerns and priorities directly to Councillors and Executive staff.

Council’s Biosecurity Officer will also be in attendance to answer residents questions and provide advice.

See you there!

01/09/2026

Media Release: Roadworks Notification: Petticoat Lane, Young.

Hilltops Council advises residents and motorists that temporary traffic controls on Petticoat Lane, Young, have now been removed, allowing traffic to return to two-way access.

This change is temporary ahead of the next stage of the Petticoat Lane Kerb and Gutter Project, with road pavement works scheduled to commence on Monday, 14 September 2026.

Approximately 400 metres of Petticoat Lane will undergo pavement stabilisation in preparation for sealing, with sealing works expected to be completed by Friday, 18 September 2026, weather and site conditions permitting.

As part of these works, traffic conditions on Petticoat Lane will change from 14 September, and temporary traffic control measures will again be required to ensure the safety of workers, residents and road users.

Council will also undertake a letterbox drop to nearby residents this week to ensure the community is aware that the current return to two-way traffic is only temporary and that further traffic changes will be in place once roadworks commence.

These works form part of the final stages of the kerb and gutter project, following the completion of kerb and gutter construction and associated backfilling works.

Motorists are asked to follow all traffic control directions and exercise caution when travelling through the work area. Residents and road users may experience minor delays while works are underway.

Council appreciates the patience and cooperation of Petticoat Lane residents and the wider community as these important improvements are completed.

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Media enquiries - Hilltops Council 1300 445 586

31/08/2026

Storm Season is just around the corner and it’s time for NSW residents to start preparing their homes to stay ahead of the storm! ⛈️☔️

Every year between September to April, the weather gets wilder and the potential for impact to your property increases.

NSW SES has launched their preparedness campaign to warn communities of the upcoming season and to encourage proactive steps to ensure your home is ready 🏡
Plan early. Prepare properly. Act safely.

🔗 Visit the NSW SES website to learn more about how to plan and prepare for storms >>

NSW SES homepage.Emergency assistance in flood, storm and tsunami

30/08/2026

🌸 The BreastScreen NSW Van is coming to Harden 🌸

📆 Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October 2026
📍Hospital grounds (enter via Scott Street Harden)

📝 To book a free mammogram visit ➡️book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au or call 13 20 50.

🌸An appointment with BreastScreen NSW is free, takes less than 20 minutes and no doctor’s referral is needed.

🌸The mobile clinic visiting Harden is equipped with a lift system to support women with health conditions or disability to have their mammogram. Women with additional needs are encouraged to let staff know when booking their appointment.

30/08/2026

📅 Save the Date!

Hilltops Community Hub's annual "Paint The Hilltops Purple" event will be taking place on Friday, 20 November!

✨ It's never too early to start planning, so be sure to save the date in your calendar and keep it free! 🗓️

The Hub will be sharing more information soon about how you can get involved and the exciting participation opportunities available. Stay tuned! 👀

28/08/2026

Expression of Interest – Regional Consultative Forum

The Illawarra Academy of Sport (IAS) is inviting Expressions of Interest from community members across regional South-East NSW to join its newly established Regional Consultative Forum.

The Forum will provide an important opportunity for local voices to help shape the future of the South-East Sports Academy (SESA), ensuring regional perspectives inform program planning, service delivery, stakeholder engagement and Board oversight.

IAS is seeking people who are passionate about young people, sport and community development, with experience, knowledge or connections in areas including:

🏅 Athlete development and sporting pathways
🎓 Education and training
🤝 Community engagement
🏛️ Local government and regional development
💚 Health, wellbeing and community services
🌏 Cultural and demographic diversity
🌱 Regional leadership and community networks

The SESA footprint includes Bega Valley, Snowy Monaro, Eurobodalla, Queanbeyan-Palerang, Goulburn Mulwaree, Yass Valley, Upper Lachlan and Hilltops.

📅 Expressions of Interest close at 9.00am, Monday 28 September 2026.

👉 To submit an Expression of Interest, or to find out how to submit one, please contact IAS CEO Salv Carmusciano at [email protected].

For SESA to achieve long-term sustainability, it must start with the local community. This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and help shape the future of emerging athlete development across South-East NSW.

27/08/2026

🏡 Local Heritage Fund grants now open!

Hilltops Council’s Local Heritage Fund grants program for 2026/2027 is now open.

Provided by Heritage NSW, the program offers owners of local heritage items the opportunity to apply for small grants to help conserve, manage and maintain the heritage significance of their property.

✨ Funding can support work that maintains, preserves or restores elements contributing to a property’s heritage value. Grants cannot be used for improvements such as new kitchens or bathrooms.

💰 Grants are usually provided on a dollar-for-dollar basis, with around $1,000 available to match the owner’s contribution. Owner contributions may include labour and/or materials, rather than cash.

🎨 Council’s Heritage Advisor can also provide free advice, including assistance with colour schemes and proposed works.

Applications close Friday 18 September 2026, including quotations for the proposed work. Approved works must be completed by Friday 16 April 2027.

Priority will be given to places and projects that have not previously received assistance from the Local Heritage Fund. Please note that grants are not available for properties with unpaid rates.

📩 Applicants should contact Council’s Strategic Planning team and Heritage Advisor by lodging a Planning Heritage Enquiry through the Hilltops Council Lodge a Request page or by emailing [email protected] to discuss their proposal and, if required, arrange a property inspection.

📩 Application guidelines and form available at www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/community/local-heritage-fund

👉 If you own a local heritage property and have conservation or restoration work in mind, now is the time to find out if your project is eligible!