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Top 10 spots for summer fun
Community
Avoid crowded beaches this summer and try one of these other local activities instead.
Published 18 November 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
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
How we are combating climate change
Environment
Read about the steps we are taking to reduce carbon emissions from our operations and the support we can provide to help you do the same.
Published 3 February 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
School solar program wins Green Globe Award
Environment
Solar my School, a joint initiative of Woollahra, Waverley, and Randwick councils, has received the prestigious Public Sector Leadership Award at the 2019 Green Globe Awards.
Published 3 December 2019
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