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$236,000 in funding awarded through Woollahra Council’s Grants Program
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Woollahra Council has awarded individuals, schools, community organisations and businesses from across the Woollahra Local Government Area more than $236,000 in funding through its Grants Program.
Published 18 September 2023

Winners of our ‘Caring for our Environment’ Kids Truck Art Competition announced
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Thanks to all the local primary school students who entered our Kids Truck Art Competition. We received more than 160 entries and our judges were blown away by the children’s creativity and insights around the theme ‘Caring for our Environment’.
Published 28 August 2023
Message from the Mayor 27 September 2023
Message from the Mayor
Farewell and reflections – A new chapter begins: It is with mixed emotions that I write my final Mayoral column after four years in the role.
Published 27 September 2023

Message from the Mayor 20 September 2023
Message from the Mayor
New EV strategy - The eastern suburbs is home to over 2000 electric vehicles, with that number set to double year-on-year.
Published 20 September 2023

Citizenship ceremony celebrations
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Citizenship ceremonies hosted by Woollahra Council are always events to celebrate. But this month, the citizenship ceremony is even more special as we celebrate Mayor Susan Wynne’s last Citizenship Ceremony as Mayor, as well as National Citizenship Day on 17 September 2023.
Published 13 September 2023

National Science Week events for budding scientists
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National Science Week (12-20 August) is Australia’s annual celebration of science and technology and Woollahra Libraries are running a number of fun science themed events for all ages.
Published 27 July 2023

Celebrate Local Government Week
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We’re celebrating Local Government Week, Monday 31 July – Sunday 6 August, with great events and initiatives for the community.
Published 14 July 2023

Bring Your Own during Plastic Free July
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During Plastic Free July, we're encouraging you to take some small steps to reduce your plastic waste. Could you choose just one day a week to BYO reusables like mugs, shopping bags and containers?
Published 29 June 2023

$255,000 in funding for local projects now available through our Grants Program
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We're inviting individuals, schools, community organisations and businesses from across the Woollahra Local Government Area to apply for $255,000 in grants through our Grants Program.
Published 29 June 2023

Have your say on the Oxford Street East Cycleway
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Transport for NSW is seeking feedback on a proposed cycleway on Oxford Street, between Taylor Square and Centennial Park Paddington Gates. Learn more and provide feedback by 14 August 2023.
Published 26 June 2023

‘Caring for our Environment’ Kids Truck Art Competition
Environment
Our very popular Kids Truck Art Competition is back again this year! Local primary school students (K-6) are invited to create an artwork around the theme Caring for our Environment. The winning artworks will be printed on our waste trucks for everyone to see.
Published 14 June 2023

Winter School Holiday Activities
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There are so many fun events happening during the Winter school break, from a mystery hunt at all libraries, to crafting secret codes and messages in a box, to movies and so much more. And best of all, they're really affordable and some are even free! Check out all our fun school holiday activities!
Published 14 June 2023


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