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Applications open for Community and Cultural and Environmental Grants
All news
Tell us your great idea for a project that will improve our local area before 16 May.
Published 12 April 2021

40km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area proposed for Double Bay commercial centre
Planning & Building
Have your say on a proposal to make parts of Double Bay 40km/hour to improve amenity and pedestrian safety.
Published 31 March 2021
Discover the new Gap Park Nature Wellness Trail
Environment
Experience the full contrast of our local environment, slow down and connect with nature.
Published 1 April 2021

Switch to GreenPower
Environment
One of the simplest actions you can take to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions is to ensure the electricity you use is sourced from renewable energy by switching to GreenPower.
Published 1 March 2021

Five things that can’t go in your recycling bin – but you can recycle them at our Problem Waste Drop Off event, Saturday 6 February
Environment
Recycle your tricky waste items at our Problem Waste Drop Off event and divert them from landfill, giving them a second life.
Published 1 February 2021

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

It’s National Recycling Week!
Environment
Learn more about how you can reduce your waste and give pre-loved goods and materials a second chance at life through re-use and recycling.
Published 9 November 2020

We’re looking for Woollahra’s best gardens. Enter your garden today for the chance to win!
Environment
There are some fantastic gardens in our local area and now is the time of year to show them off by entering yours in the 2020 Woollahra Garden Awards.
Published 3 August 2020

Discover the magnificent trees of Double Bay through this DIY walking tour
Environment
To celebrate National Tree Day (2 August), we've created a DIY walking tour through Double Bay to help you discover some of the area's magnificent trees.
Published 30 July 2020

Keeping our harbour clean and beautiful
Environment
We recently partnered with the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) to install six marine-cleaning SeaBin devices around the Club premises in Rushcutters Bay – just in time for World Oceans Day (8 June).
Published 1 June 2020

Lily shares why we should Grow It Local
Environment
The Grow It Local program is supporting and inspiring people in our community to grown their own food at home. It’s easier than you might think. Lily shares some of her knowledge with us.
Published 4 May 2020

Together we removed 40 kg of litter from Rose Bay Beach on Clean Up Australia Day
Environment
Thank you to the more than 100 people who joined us at Rose Bay on Sunday for a beach clean up event.
Published 2 March 2020


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