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We can all work together to help reduce the spread of COVID-19
Community
The NSW Government has announced stay at home restrictions for Greater Sydney, the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour until 11.59pm on Friday 30 July. From 11.59pm on Saturday 17 July COVID-19 restrictions were tightened. Please regularly check updates from NSW Health and follow public health order requirements. Mask wearing is compulsory on public transport and in public indoor venues.
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
Top 5 eBooks and eMagazines you can download for free through your library membership
Arts & Culture
Did you know you can access a fantastic range of eBooks and eMagazines for free as part of your library membership? We share Woollahra Libraries’ Top 5 most popular eBooks and eMagazines to inspire your next read.
Published 26 July 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
Discover a new view at Lighthouse Reserve
Arts & Culture
Offering spectacular and otherwise unseen views of our coastline, multi-award winning sculpture Viewfinder has been installed in Vaucluse as part of our Public Art Program.
Published 2 March 2021
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 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
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