News
For the latest Woollahra Council news, browse the list of current news items below.
Other community news may also be sourced from local media including The Wentworth Courier, Eastern Suburbs Life, Latté Life and Eastside Radio 89.7FM.
Recycle right at Christmas time
Published: 14 December 2018
Christmas is a wonderful time of giving and receiving, but also a time where waste generation is higher than usual. Here’s our 6 top tips to enjoying the spirit of Christmas and recycling right.
Festive season opening hours and services
Published: 28 November 2018
Woollahra Council will be open until 3.00pm on Monday 24 December 2018 and closed until 8.00am on Wednesday 2 January 2019.
2018 end-of-year deadlines for lodgement of Development Applications (DAs) and related applications
Published: 27 November 2018
Please be advised that DAs and related applications received from Monday 26 November 2018 and up until Friday 7 December 2018 will have an extended notification period of 29 days.
Update - use of mixed waste organic material
Published: 23 November 2018
Under Council’s contract with Veolia, waste will continue to be received and processed into Mixed Waste Organic Output. There will be no impact on food and garden organics.
Street Weed Control Program 2017 - 2018
Published: 19 November 2018
Council will be commencing a regular weed eradication program around footpaths, kerbs and laneways in Paddington and Woollahra on Thursday 13 December 2018.
Woollahra Garden Awards winners announced
Published: 14 November 2018
Outstanding local gardens were recently recognised at the 2018 Woollahra Garden Awards presentation ceremony held at Woollahra Council Chambers in Double Bay. Congratulations to Mark Moran Vaucluse who won Best Garden Overall.
Woollahra counts down to New Year's Eve
Published: 6 November 2018
Woollahra boasts many fantastic locations to view Sydney’s NYE fireworks spectacular. To ensure you have a happy and safe evening, visit our NYE website for information on local vantage points, traffic changes and road closures.
End-of-year community celebrations
Published: 5 November 2018
Chanukah @ The Bay - 4 December
QSWWA Community Christmas Carols - 4 December
HMAS Watson Carols by the Bay - 8 December
Combined Churches Christmas Carols at Rose Bay - 21 December
2018 Woollahra Garden Awards
Published: 1 October 2018
Nominations are now open for the 2018 Woollahra Garden Awards. Woollahra Council is encouraging all residents, local businesses, school groups and community organisations to showcase their gardens – big or small.
Wentworth by-election - 20 October
Published: 17 September 2018
On Saturday 20 October 2018 the Wentworth by-election will take place.
Nominations for the 2019 Woollahra Plaque Scheme are now open
Published: 3 September 2018
Help us recognise Woollahra’s history and submit a nomination for the Woollahra Plaque Scheme by Wednesday 31 October.
Swimming not advised at Parsley Bay
Published: 31 August 2018
31 August 2018. Swimming not advised at Parsley Bay.
Street Weed Control Program 2017 - 2018
Published: 29 August 2018
Council will commence our regular weed eradication program around footpaths, kerbs and laneways in Paddington and Woollahra on Monday 17 September 2018.
Changes to on demand transport
Published: 14 August 2018
At 10pm Friday 17 August, existing Ride Plus on-demand public transport services will cease operation in the Eastern Suburbs. From 6am Monday 20 August, a new BRIDJ on-demand mini-bus service will commence operations and will be available to book via the BRIDJ app.
Broadleaf Weed Control Program 2018
Published: 1 August 2018
Council is preparing to undertake its annual Broadleaf weed eradication program at parks, reserves and sports fields throughout the Woollahra Municipality. Treatment will commence on Monday 13 August 2018 (weather permitting).
Woollahra Council delivers $107,000 in grants to support local community initiatives
Published: 16 July 2018
More than $107,000 worth of grants have been awarded to 43 local community groups and charities to support the important work they perform in the Woollahra community.
Street Weed Control Program 2017 - 2018
Published: 6 June 2018
Council will be commencing our regular weed eradication program around footpaths, kerbs and laneways in Paddington and Woollahra on Wednesday 20 June 2018.
Please Keep Recycling
Published: 24 April 2018
Despite news out of China on the importing of recycable material, Woollahra Council’s kerbside recycling program remains in place. We are committed to maintaining and improving this system and encourage all residents to continue to use the service.
Ride Plus Launches in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs
Published: 22 February 2018
Ride Plus, is a new flexble and personalised form of public transport, offering Sydney's Eastern Suburb residents greater convenience, service and connectivity.
Local Planning Panel (LPP)
Published: 21 February 2018
The NSW State Government has introduced legislation requiring all councils in the greater Sydney region and Wollongong to have Local Planning Panels (LPPs) in place by 1 March 2018.
Animal Advisory Committee – Nominations Open
Published: 7 February 2018
In accordance with the Animal Advisory Committee Terms of Reference, Woollahra Council is calling for nominations for membership to the Committee for the next term.
Street Weed Control Program 2017 - 2018
Published: 24 January 2018
Council will be commencing our regular weed eradication program around footpaths, kerbs and laneways in Paddington and Woollahra on Monday 5 February 2018.
Public Safety CCTV in Double Bay Commercial Centre
Published: 19 October 2017
Woollahra Council, in conjunction with Rose Bay Police, is implementing a CCTV network in the Double Bay Commercial Centre to help keep Double Bay a safe place to live, work and visit. The Public Safety CCTV network will assist police with the detection and prosecution of offenders and act as a deterrent to potential offenders.
National Asbestos Awareness Month 2017
Published: 9 October 2017
November is Asbestos Awareness Month, and a perfect time to find out more about asbestos safety around the home.
Mayoral election - Councillor Peter Cavanagh elected Mayor of Woollahra
Published: 26 September 2017
Councillor Peter Cavanagh was elected as the Mayor of Woollahra at the Mayoral election held on Monday 25 September 2017. Councillor Susan Wynne was re-elected as the Deputy Mayor of Woollahra.
Community Capacity Survey
Published: 22 September 2017
Woollahra Council is excited to launch the third Community Capacity Survey. Micromex Research have contracted to carry out the community survey during October 2017.
Street Weed Control Program 2017-2018
Published: 23 August 2017
We will be commencing our regular weed eradication program around footpaths, kerbs and laneways in Paddington and Woollahra on Monday 4 September 2017.
Woollahra Council provides $130,000 in grants to support local community initiatives
Published: 17 August 2017
More than $130,000 worth of grants have been awarded to 32 local community groups and charities to support the vital work they do in the Woollahra community in this latest round of grant funding.
Local Government Elections 2017 - UPDATE
Published: 14 August 2017
On Saturday 9 September 2017 the election of 15 Councillors for Woollahra Municipal Council will take place.
Broadleaf Weed Control Program August 2017
Published: 2 August 2017
Woollahra Council is preparing to undertake its annual Broadleaf weed eradication program at parks, reserves and sports fields throughout the Woollahra Municipality. Council is specifically targeting bindii before seeding in early spring. Treatment will commence on Monday 14 August (weather permitting).
Government decision to call off forced mergers a win for local democracy
Published: 27 July 2017
Woollahra Council welcomes today’s announcement by NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian to call off all pending council mergers.
The 2017 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize is now open
Published: 5 July 2017
Australia's richest art prize, the Doug Moran National Portrait Prize, is now open until Wednesday 30 August 2017.
Weed Management Legislation is Changing
Published: 30 June 2017
The NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 was passed by Parliament in September 2015 and comes into effect 1 July 2017. It replaces the NSW Noxious Weeds Act 1993.
Local Government Elections 2017
Published: 2 June 2017
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NSW Government places the Fire and Emergency Services Levy on hold
Published: 25 May 2017
The NSW Government has announced that they will defer the introduction of the Fire and Emergency Services Levy (FESL) to ensure small to medium businesses do not face an unreasonable burden in their contribution to the State's fire and emergency services.
Free garden mulch available to residents
Published: 13 April 2017
Did you know that Woollahra Council provides FREE garden mulch to residents?
It is available for collection from the Gunyah carpark in Watsons Bay.
Construction begins on Woollahra's first synthetic sports field
Published: 15 December 2016
Construction is underway at Woollahra Oval No. 1 to install Woollahra's first synthetic sports field.
National Asbestos Awareness Month 2016
Published: 15 November 2016
November is Asbestos Awareness month, and a perfect time to find out more about asbestos safety around the home.
Councillor Toni Zeltzer re-elected as Mayor & Councillor Susan Wynne re-elected Deputy Mayor.
Published: 27 September 2016
Councillor Toni Zeltzer was re-elected as the Mayor of Woollahra at the Mayoral election held on Monday 26 September 2016. Councillor Susan Wynne was re-elected as the Deputy Mayor of Woollahra.
Cross Street Car Park Cinema Proposal - Public Briefing Paper
Published: 26 July 2016
Woollahra Council has selected Palace Cinemas, in a consortium with Built and Axiom Properties Ltd, as the preferred proponent for the potential redevelopment of Council’s Cross Street Double Bay Car Park.
Lyne Park, Rose Bay - Seawall Reconstruction - Stage two
Published: 31 May 2016
Stage two is now ready for construction and will commence on Thursday 2 June. It will start at the end of the Sydney Seaplanes Terminal and extend for approximately 60 lineal metres.
Important Boat Trailer Parking Change
Published: 23 May 2016
From 1 July 2016 boat trailers will no longer be permitted to park on any public road or land for longer than 28 days within the Woollahra Council Area.
Double Bay Library is moving!
Published: 20 April 2016
The Double Bay Library and the Local History Centre are now closed, while we relocate to our exciting new library in the main shopping hub of Double Bay. The new library is expected to open at the end of May.
Small Business Friendly Councils
Published: 12 April 2016
Woollahra Municipal Council is proud to be 'small business friendly' as part of the state-wide initiative, The Small Business Friendly Councils Program.
2016 Citizenship Awards
Published: 21 March 2016
Congratulations to 2016 Citizen of the Year Award winner Isabelle Shapiro. Read more about Isabelle and the other 2016 award recipients.
Yarranabbe Park welcomes Sea's Nest
Published: 12 February 2016
Yarranabbe Park in Rushcutters Bay is now home to a new public artwork titled ‘Sea’s Nest’.