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Agribusiness

New exempt and complying provisions came into force on 1 December 2022 which enable primary producers to explore opportunities for agritourism and broader farm stay accommodation opportunities on their property.

Area Snapshot

Wingecarribee Shire covers an area of 2700 square kilometres, has an estimated population of 51,134 and is also known as The Southern Highlands of New South Wales.

Business Support

Wingecarribee Shire Council is actively seeking new business investment to generate jobs and encourage economic growth in the region.

Creative Industries

Everyone says the Highlands is ‘full of creatives’; and we have some resident artists of national and international renown. A group of arts-based organisations and creative practitioners – the Creative Industries Cluster Southern Highlands (CiCSH) has commissioned two reports to assist in developing the sector.

Destination Southern Highlands

Destination Southern Highlands is the official and peak tourism body for the Southern Highlands, providing comprehensive services to market the Southern Highlands.

Economic Overview

In November 2020, Council adopted the Southern Highlands Destination Strategy 2020-2030, a combined economic development and Tourism Strategy.

Grant & Funding Opportunities for Business

Council has subscribed to Grant Funding Finder through a licensing agreement with Regional Development Australia Southern Inland. This is a customised portal for unlimited users; with a database of all grants available in our designated geographic area, including an emergency funding quick list option on the home page.