News - Woollahra Council

NYE 2009

06 Nov 2009 -

More information on vantage points for the Sydney fireworks, traffic and transport information and online ticket sales for the Yarranabbe Park event will be available at the end of November on this site.

Winners of 2009 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Announced

26 Oct 2009 - Alexander Seton has been crowned Winner of the 2009 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize. Take a look at the winning entry and vote for your favourite finalist in the Viewer's Choice Award.

Online Petition for Gap Park Funding

16 Oct 2009 - Show your support for Gap Park masterplan funding by filling out this online petition. Submissions needed by 15 November 2009.

Woollahra 2025 - Have Your Say!

07 Oct 2009 - Shape your future by reflecting on what makes your local area great and suggesting ways to improve it!

Woollahra Council Garden Winners

29 Sep 2009 -

The Woollahra Municipality is known for its stunning parks and gardens and in 1996, Woollahra Council initiated the first Woollahra Garden Competition to recognise community members and groups who were contributing to beautifying the local environment.

After a week of stunning garden displays and expert talks, the winners of the 2009 Woollahra Garden Awards were announced at a presentation ceremony hosted by Deputy Mayor Peter Cavanagh and former Mayor, Christopher Dawson.

Mayoral election result

23 Sep 2009 - Councillor Andrew Petrie has been re-elected as Mayor. Councillor Peter Cavanagh has been elected as Deputy Mayor.

Winners of Cutest Dog Photo Competition

23 Sep 2009 - Meet the winners of Woollahra Council's Dog Photo Competition judged at Puppies in the Park on Sunday 20 September.

Council and Woolworths move ahead on $115 million Double Bay development

15 Sep 2009 - Woollahra Council and Woolworths Limited will form a partnership to develop the current supermarket site and surrounding lands in Double Bay owned by both parties at a cost of $115m. The commercial centre will benefit from an additional $100 million per annum in revenue and the creation of more than 300 jobs.

Youth Photographic Award winners announced

04 Sep 2009 - Congratulations to the 2009 Woollahra Youth Photographic Award recipients.

New exempt and complying development codes

03 Sep 2009 - The State Government's new exempt and complying development provisions for minor and small scale development commence 7 September 2009.

Feedback on planning options for William Street, Paddington

01 Sep 2009 -

Following Council�s decision on 10 August 2009, a draft local environmental plan will be prepared for properties in William Street, Paddington.

RTA night work on New South Head Road

28 Aug 2009 - RTA maintenance crews will be carrying out a program of road maintenance on New South Head Road from New Beach Road, Darling Point to Cross Street, Double Bay, commencing 30 August 2009.

Community and Cultural Small Grants Program now open

26 Aug 2009 - Woollahra Community and Cultural Small Grants Program is now open until 2 October 2009. Find out how to take part and obtain an entry form.

Nominations now open for Citizen of the Year

07 Aug 2009 - Nominations are now being sought for the 2010 Woollahra Citizen of the Year Awards.

New e-newsletter subscription service

31 Jul 2009 - You can now subscribe to a range of Council newsletters on events, bushcare and our local environment. Other e-communication services are also available.

Major Development Applications

19 Jun 2009 - Current status of the Ashington development and Rose Bay and Point Piper Marinas. Government Architect Peter Mould appointed to review the Ashington proposal. Land & Environment Court approves Marinas with conditions and amendments to address community and Council concerns. And Council and Woolworths partnership in the Kiaora Lands Commercial Centre development.