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NAIDOC Community Festival

Celebrate Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements at our free community festival on Thursday 9 July

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Native Plant Identification Course
This workshop, with Dan Clarke, will look at the common native plants found in many of our remnant bushland reserves with simple tips on how to identify them.
Sat 27 Jun 2026 - 9:00am
345 The Boulevarde, Gymea NSW 2227
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Aboriginal Bushfood Walk - Reconciliation Week
Join Council's Native Areas Aboriginal Heritage Officer, Graham Avery for a guided walk around Joseph Banks Native Garden where you will learn about Australian native bushfood.
Tue 30 Jun 2026 - 9:00am
Joseph Banks Native Plant Reserve, Manooka Place, Kareela
Scamper Through the Jungle
This SSC Bushcare event is the perfect school holiday adventure for kids—and it’s totally free! 🌿✨ Team up with a friend or form a mini crew, then race around collecting clues, solving challenges, and exploring along the way. It’s all about fun, teamwork, and a little bit of outdoor excitement! 🗺️💚
Thu 9 Jul 2026 - 9:30am
Joseph Banks Native Plants Reserve, Manooka Pl, Kirrawee NSW 2232
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NAIDOC Community Festival 2026
Bring your family and friends along to this free community festival to celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements. Sutherland Shire Council, in partnership with Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation, will be hosting our annual NAIDOC Community Festival at Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla.
Thu 9 Jul 2026 - 10:00am
Gunnamatta Park, Cronulla
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Latest Council news

Council adopts submission on Kurnell Peninsula Planning Proposal
Council has adopted its submission to the NSW Government on the Kurnell Peninsula development, supporting long term community interests.
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Cooper Street Reserve upgrade opens the door to more inclusive play
Families and visitors now have better access to inclusive facilities at Cooper Street Reserve with Mayor Jack Boyd opening the public amenities at the popular Engadine park.
Fri 26 Jun 2026
Sutherland Shire Mayor acknowledges Cronulla Jazz and Blues Festival
Sutherland Shire Mayor Jack Boyd presented a Mayoral Minute to the Cronulla Jazz and Blues Festival for the outstanding success of this event and its positive impact on our local community and businesses
Tue 23 Jun 2026
Uncle Merv Ryan honoured in Kurnell
New interpretive signage honouring Dharawal Elder Uncle Merv Ryan has been unveiled today in Kurnell.
Fri 12 Jun 2026
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