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How you can help communities affected by the recent devastating bushfires
All news
There are lots of ways you can help communities who have been left devastated by the recent fires in New South Wales and Victoria.
Published 21 January 2020
Make re-use your first choice with Reverse Garbage and The Bower
Environment
Reverse Garbage and The Bower, based in Marrickville, save things which would’ve otherwise gone to landfill and make them available for re-use by the community.
Published 4 January 2020
Give back to your community as a volunteer
Community
Are you looking to volunteer in our local community in 2020? Rob Hitchen has been a Bushcare volunteer for six years – read his story.
Published 30 December 2019
Paddington Library to open permanently on Sundays
Community
Paddington Library is set to open each Sunday on a permanent basis following community support for expanded weekend hours.
Published 10 December 2019
Plaque honouring photographer Frank Hurley unveiled in Point Piper
Community
Mayor Susan Wynne and the Woollahra Plaques Advisory Committee have unveiled a plaque to honour James Francis (Frank) Hurley OBE (1885-1962).
Published 1 October 2019
Congratulations to the winners of our e-news photo competition
Community
Rusty Crawshaw won with this spectacular shot of sunset swims at Hermit Bay.
Published 30 September 2019
Street Libraries in Woollahra
Community
Take a book, give a book and share a book at the Rose Bay Cottage and Cooper Park Community Hall Street Libraries.
Published 5 July 2019
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