2007 News archive

Below is a list of archived news items for 2007.

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Tackling Transport Forum - issues raised

Published: 19 Dec 2007

View a summary of the issues raised at the forum.


Council opposes Rose Bay & Point Piper Marina

Published: 11 Dec 2007

Council unanimously voted on Monday 10 December 2007 to oppose the Marina DA.


2007 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announced

Published: 23 Oct 2007

Melbourne artist Yvonne Kendall wins the $10,000 acquisitive award.


Oxford Street to become a 50km/h zone

Published: 19 Oct 2007

From Tuesday 23 October 2007, the full length of Oxford Street will be a 50km/h zone.


New Cycling and Walking Maps available

Published: 09 Oct 2007

Cycling and Walking maps for the Woollahra and Waverley areas are now available from Council.


Election of the new Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Published: 18 Sep 2007

Councillor Geoff Rundle has been elected Mayor and Councillor Isabelle Shapiro Deputy Mayor for 2007/2008 term.


Community and Environment Grants announced

Published: 16 Aug 2007

Woollahra Council has announced the allocation of the 2007/2008 Community Grants and Community Environmental Grants.


Dumping. It's dumb!

Published: 23 Jul 2007

Council launches illegal dumping education campaign targeted at unit blocks.


Secure Wireless Internet Service

Published: 03 Jul 2007

From late July customers will be able to access wireless internet from within the Council Chambers building.


Tackling Transport Forum

Published: 03 Jul 2007

Transport forum evokes discussion on how transport can shape a sustainable future.


Changes to your rates

Published: 29 Jun 2007

As of July 1 you may experience a change to your rates.


Rose Bay Park removal of large water craft

Published: 28 Jun 2007

Council is set to clear large water craft from Rose Bay Park and beach to make way for a more picnic friendly area in preparation for summer.


Double Bay Commercial Centre Upgrade

Published: 27 Jun 2007

Council will revitalise the Double Bay Commercial Centre.


New Paddington Waste Service

Published: 26 Jun 2007

Paddington and West Woollahra waste service to change from current twice a week service to a once a week collection.


Food Safety - an important issue

Published: 20 Jun 2007

Keep your family safe by preparing food correctly.


Addition of new recyclable plastics

Published: 04 Jun 2007

Plastics graded 1 - 7 are now recyclable in Woollahra.


Removal of water craft from Rose Bay Promenade

Published: 31 May 2007

Woollahra Council is calling for owners of water craft attached to the Rose Bay seawall to remove their watercraft in order for upgrade works to begin on Rose Bay Promenade.


Double Bay and Oxford Street Studies

Published: 31 May 2007

Retail Studies reviewing issues affecting trade in the Double Bay Commercial Centre and Oxford Street, Paddington are now completed.


New 40km/h zone in Bellevue Hill Shopping Centre

Published: 29 May 2007

A 40km/h zone will be introduced to the Bellevue Hill Shopping Centre in Bellevue Road from June 18.


Increased penalties for offences in school zones

Published: 19 May 2007

From 21 May 2007 penalties will increase for offences in school zones 


Rose Bay Promenade Upgrade

Published: 15 May 2007

Woollahra Council to upgrade Rose Bay Promenade and install state of the art water sensitive urban design system.


Paddington Five Ways

Published: 09 May 2007

Works at the Paddington Five Ways to commence in late May.


Council alliance receives $1.88 million

Published: 03 May 2007

A Council alliance between Woollahra, Waverley and Randwick Councils has been awarded a $1.88 million Urban Sustainability Grant.


Community and Social Planning - Working with our community

Published: 27 Apr 2007

As part of the Community and Social Planning process, Woollahra Council is currently implementing a series of the consultations.


Woollahra Council Graffiti Removal Service

Published: 03 Apr 2007

Report graffiti accessible from a public space in the Woollahra Municipality.


Small butt, Big impact

Published: 27 Mar 2007

National Day of Action on cigarette butt litter.


Council receives grant for water saving project

Published: 26 Mar 2007

The NSW Government has awarded Woollahra Council a grant for its state of the art water saving project at Christison Park.


Dumaresq Reserve Seawall

Published: 19 Mar 2007

The first stage of restoration of seawall is now complete.


Rushcutters Bay median strip upgrade

Published: 09 Jan 2007

New cabling by Energy Australia prompts upgrade of landscaped median strip.


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