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Top 5 ways to marvel at our local environment
Environment
To mark World Environment Day (Saturday 5 June) and World Ocean Day (Tuesday 8 June) we share our Top 5 ways to explore and celebrate our beautiful local environment.
Published 31 May 2021
Have your say on the future of development in the Edgecliff Commercial Centre
Planning & Building
You’re invited to have your say on our Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre Planning and Urban Design Strategy, which sets a vision for the Edgecliff Commercial Centre to help ensure future development improves the liveability and sustainability of the area.
Published 31 May 2021
New pedestrianised plaza for Knox Street, Double Bay
Planning & Building
We've received a $4.75 million grant from the NSW Government under the Public Spaces Legacy Program to create a new public plaza at Knox Street, Double Bay.
Published 17 June 2021
We can all work together to help reduce the spread of COVID-19
Community
Important update: NSW Health has confirmed new COVID-19 cases in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Please check the latest updates from NSW Health on case locations and public health alerts.
Message from the Mayor 16 June 2021
Message from the Mayor
The Edgecliff Commercial Centre is an important local hub for our community.
Published 16 June 2021
Community Satisfaction Survey 2021
Community
To help measure our performance, Council has commissioned a Community Satisfaction Survey, with the results to be informed by performance measures and targets in our Community Strategic Plan, Woollahra 2030.
Published 9 June 2021
Newly-expanded Woollahra Digital Literary Award calling for entries
Arts & Culture
The 2021 Woollahra Digital Literary Award is seeking submissions from talented writers working in digital mediums.
Published 3 June 2021
Volunteer opportunities available at our new art gallery
Arts & Culture
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is preparing to open its doors and we’re looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to help us bring the gallery to life for visitors.
Published 31 May 2021
Sustainability action in our community
Environment
Congratulations to Vet HQ in Double Bay and the Lyne Park Tennis Centre for their recent investments in renewable energy.
Published 27 May 2021
Message from the Mayor 26 May 2021
Message from the Mayor
Lyne Park Tennis Centre in Rose Bay is now powered by sunshine thanks to the installation of an 8kW solar system through Solar My Club, a great initiative from the 3 Council Regional Environment Program, a collaboration between Woollahra, Waverley and Randwick Councils.
Published 26 May 2021
Join us and Make Privacy a Priority
All news
Privacy Awareness Week is an annual global campaign that highlights the importance of privacy and raises awareness for public sector agencies about how to protect the personal information of the people we serve.
Published 4 May 2021
New rooftop solar system to power Woollahra Library
Environment
We are proud to take another big step towards reducing our carbon emissions with the installation of a new solar system on the roof of Woollahra Library at Double Bay.
Published 3 May 2021
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