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Winners announced for 2019 Youth Photographic Award & Short Film Prize
Arts & Culture
Captivating imagery created by talented young photographers and filmmakers have been recognised at Woollahra Council’s 2019 Youth Photographic Award & Short Film Prize presentation and exhibition launch, held at Woollahra Library in Double Bay.
Published 19 September 2019
Outstanding design recognised at Woollahra Design Excellence Awards
Planning & Building
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Woollahra Design Excellence Awards.
Published 29 August 2019
School solar program wins national award
Environment
The 3-council program ‘Solar My School’ has won a 2019 National Local Government Professionals Award in the category of ‘Environmental Leadership & Sustainability’.
Published 14 August 2019
Level 1 water restrictions
Environment
What you need to know about level 1 water restrictions.
Published 17 July 2019
4 tips to help you go plastic free this July
Environment
This month more than 120 million people across the world are joining the Plastic Free July movement. Will you join them and choose to refuse?
Published 1 July 2019
Electric vehicle charging network now live
Environment
Do you own or are you thinking of buying an electric vehicle? Public charging stations are now open across the eastern suburbs as part of a first of its kind program in Sydney, and local government-backed charging infrastructure in NSW.
Published 10 June 2019
Broadleaf Weed Control Program 2018
Environment
Council is preparing to undertake its annual Broadleaf weed eradication program at parks, reserves and sports fields throughout the Woollahra Municipality. Treatment will commence on Monday 13 August 2018 (weather permitting).
Published 1 August 2018
Street Weed Control Program 2017 - 2018
Environment
Council will be commencing our regular weed eradication program around footpaths, kerbs and laneways in Paddington and Woollahra on Wednesday 20 June 2018.
Published 6 June 2018
Please Keep Recycling
Environment
Despite news out of China on the importing of recycable material, Woollahra Council’s kerbside recycling program remains in place. We are committed to maintaining and improving this system and encourage all residents to continue to use the service.
Published 24 April 2018
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