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Go slow for a mo' in Cooper Park this summer with our Nature Wellness Trail
Environment
Want to escape the heat these holidays? Head to Cooper Park and complete our Nature Wellness Trail. This rejuvenating experience is designed to refresh your mood, energy and focus and help you reconnect with nature.
Published 21 December 2020

Covid safe summer: Managing our beaches and public spaces over summer
All news
With warm weather forecast throughout summer we expect to see lots of people out enjoying our harbourside beaches and parks.
Your health is important and we need everyone’s help to ensure we continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and meet Public Health Orders, health regulations and advice and avoid overcrowding.
Published 2 October 2020
Great summer reads
Arts & Culture
Looking to bury your head in a good book this summer? Our librarians have chosen their top picks for great summer reading.
Published 16 November 2020

2020 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Finalists announced
Arts & Culture
The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia’s pre-eminent award for small sculpture presented by Woollahra Council, has announced 56 finalists for the 20th annual Prize and exhibition.
Published 7 October 2020

Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf – coming soon!
Arts & Culture
We’re excited to announce the new Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, housed in the much-loved St Brigid’s building in Blackburn Gardens, will open its doors in 2021 to support artists and connect our community.
Published 1 October 2020

Congratulations to the winners of the 2020 Youth Photographic Award & Short Film Prize
Arts & Culture
More than 200 photo and short film entries were submitted by students from nine eastern suburbs high schools for the annual competition, now in its 27th year.
Published 14 September 2020

2020 Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize open for entries
Arts & Culture
The 2020 Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize is now open for entries.
This annual competition is open to local high school students or high school students living in the local government area.
Published 16 June 2020

2020 Woollahra Digital Literary Award winners announced
Arts & Culture
Outstanding digital writing by Australian authors has been recognised in the winners of the 2020 Woollahra Digital Literary Award shortlist.
Published 16 June 2020

Digital Art and Culture during COVID-19
Arts & Culture
We've collated a list of digital cultural experiences you can access online for free.
Published 28 April 2020

Head On(line) Photo Festival 1-17 May
Arts & Culture
The Head on Photo Festival – which included an exhibition due to be held at the Paddington Town Hall this May – is heading online this year and will include an exciting free program of talks, panel discussions, workshops and webinars.
Published 23 April 2020

Summer reads: top picks from our library team
Arts & Culture
If you want a recommended good read for the summer holidays then you go to the experts right? So here’s what our library team have selected. Enjoy.
Published 20 December 2019


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