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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
Celebrating Sydney WorldPride
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Sydney WorldPride kicked off last week and there's so much going on around our local area.
Published 22 February 2023
Bellevue Hill, 2023
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This year we're celebrating the people and places that make Bellevue Hill great. Some highlights are: Bellevue Hill Public School 'Faces and Places' and Daniel Troyak is a Buddhist chaplain and the founder of Social Buddy, a local organisation which connects volunteers with people experiencing social isolation.
Published 22 February 2023
Our first Reconciliation Action Plan
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We officially launched our first 'Reflect' Reconciliation Action Plan with a special event at Council Chambers.
Published 1 December 2022
Dharawal language learning at Woollahra Preschool
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Woollahra Preschool students are now enjoying weekly Dharawal language lessons thanks to a partnership with the Gujaga Foundation.
Published 16 November 2022
2022 Woollahra Garden Awards winners announced
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Woollahra Garden Awards.
Published 15 November 2022
Support flood-affected communities in NSW and QLD
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How to help those impacted by severe floods in NSW and QLD.
Published 7 March 2022
Your guide to voting at the NSW Local Government elections
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The NSW Local Government elections are managed by the NSW Electoral Commission. Voting will be different this year in response to COVID-19. You can vote in person on election day, Saturday 4 December 2021 or before the election at a pre-poll venue, apply for a postal vote or apply for iVote.
Published 22 November 2021
Five new spots to explore this summer
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While the city was in a COVID-induced halt, behind the scenes at the Woollahra Council, we have been building, creating and curating a whole variety of new experiences for you to enjoy. Now that warmer weather is here, it’s the perfect chance to get out (in a COVID-safe way of course) to explore these new spots in our local area.
Published 18 November 2021
2021 Woollahra Garden Awards winners announced
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Woollahra Garden Awards.
Published 11 November 2021
New Pedestrian Crossings
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Council has completed works on a number pedestrian crossings around the LGA to improve safety for pedestrians.
Published 4 November 2021
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