2011 News archive

Below is a list of archived news items for 2011.

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Schools Sculpture Prize winners

Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Environmental Schools Sculpture Prize – Philippa Harrison from Kincoppal Rose Bay and Indigo Penn from Reddam House.

24 October 2011


Watsons Bay Public Art launch

More than 50 residents and art followers celebrated the opening of the Watsons Bay Public Art sculpture on Friday 14 October.

17 October 2011


Woollahra Council switches to solar

Woollahra Council is continuing to reduce its carbon footprint with the installation of 50 solar panels at its Redleaf site in Double Bay.

21 September 2011


New Mayor and Deputy Mayor

Councillor Susan Wynne was sworn in as the new Mayor of Woollahra and Councillor Toni Zeltzer as the new Deputy Mayor at the Woollahra Mayoral elections.

14 September 2011


Gap Park wins LIFE Award

Woollahra Council has won a LIFE Award at the Suicide Prevention Australia Awards for its ongoing efforts to reduce suicide at Gap Park. The Council thanks the community for its support.

12 September 2011


Garden Award winners announced!

Mayor Isabelle Shapiro announced the winners of the Garden Week Awards on Sunday 11 September. The event attracted garden lovers from right across the municipality. Find out who took home the Golden Gnome Award for Best Overall Garden.

12 September 2011


Double Bay Library reopens

Double Bay Library reopened its doors on Monday 12 September. The upgraded library features a new layout, increased seating, state-of-the-art technology and an expanded collection of books and other items.

6 September 2011


Small Sculpture finalists announced

Find out who the 2011 finalists are for this year's Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize.

1 September 2011


Woollahra supports local initiatives

Woollahra Mayor Isabelle Shapiro today announced 24 grants have been awarded as part of the 2011 Woollahra Community and Cultural Grants Program.

24 August 2011


Woollahra celebrates Book Week

To celebrate Children’s Book Week 2011, the Woollahra Library & Information Service presented an interactive performance to more than 80 local children on 22 August 2011.

22 August 2011


Small sculptures, big on entries

From laughing Buddhas to sculptures made out of coffee beans, artists have been big on ideas in this year’s entries to Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize.

15 August 2011


School students discover Council

Woollahra Council opened its doors to 80 primary school children on Monday 1 August to celebrate 2011 Local Government Week.

2 August 2011


Gap Park completed

Woollahra Council is pleased to announce that Stage two of Gap Park upgrade has been completed. The project is designed to enhance Gap Park’s reputation as a premier tourist and community destination, while implementing a range of self harm minimisation measures to reduce the incidence of suicide at this location.

20 July 2011


Bicycle NSW Video Competition

Woollahra Council encourages residents to be involved in the Bicycle NSW Environmental Trust Video Competition for a chance to win cash prizes.

4 July 2011


Planning changes for Kiaora Lands

New planning controls for Kiaora Lands are now in force. The changes will facilitate the development of a new supermarket, mixed retail and commercial precinct, library and car parking for over 450 spaces in Double Bay.

21 June 2011


Coffee Cart at Lyne Park

Rose Bay ferry commuters can now enjoy a hot beverage in the mornings thanks to the introduction of a new coffee cart.

12 May 2011


Judges named for Small Sculpture Prize

Woollahra Mayor Isabelle Shapiro has announced two leading Australian arts figures will judge the prestigious 2011 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize.

3 March 2011


Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS)

The Australian Government has released important information on raising awareness of the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS). The SEWS is a distinctive audio signal to alert the community to the broadcast of an urgent safety message to a major emergency/disaster.

2 February 2011


Public car parking in Woollahra

Council has a created a new webpage for residents which provides useful information about public car parking.

10 January 2011


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