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2023 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize judges announcement and call for entries
Arts & Culture
The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia’s pre-eminent award for small sculpture presented by Woollahra Council, has announced three new judges for 2023. Artists are invited to submit their entries by 30 June.
Published 22 May 2023
NAIDOC Week 2023 events
All news
Come to a local event during NAIDOC Week (2-9 July) and in the lead up to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum to learn more about indigenous culture and how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
Published 20 May 2023
How to support refugees during Refugee Week and beyond
All news
During Refugee Week (Sunday 18 June to Saturday 24 June 2023), we celebrate the strength and courage of people who have been forced to flee their home country to escape conflict or persecution. Find out how you can get involved to provide refugees with a safe and welcoming environment to thrive.
Published 15 May 2023
The new and improved Cooper Park Community Hall is the perfect place for your next party
All news
It's never easy to find that perfect venue for your child's next birthday party, family event, meeting or corporate gathering. But the great news is that the popular Cooper Park Community Hall has been renovated, updated and modernised and it now ticks all the boxes as one of the best venues to hire in the East.
Published 5 April 2023
Pride Amplified local events
Arts & Culture
The global WorldPride festival is coming to Sydney from 17 February – 5 March and we’re hosting a series of events to help celebrate and support the LGBTQIA+ community.
Published 18 January 2023
Woollahra Council welcomes newly-elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor
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Councillor Susan Wynne has been re-elected as the Mayor of Woollahra, and Councillor Isabelle Shapiro elected as Deputy Mayor at the first meeting of the new Council, held on 5 January, with both terms to run until September 2023.
Published 6 January 2022
Food Safety - Make sure you are prepared
Community
Australian Food Safety Week 2021 will be held from 13 to 20 November 2021. As part of Australian Food Safety Week, Woollahra Municipal Council urges local consumers to reduce their risk of food poisoning by being prepared.
Published 8 November 2021
What’s in this year’s budget? Post pandemic financial recovery and investment in local infrastructure
All news
With a total expenditure of $126.8 million, the recently endorsed 2021/22 Delivery Program and Operational Plan outlines a range of initiatives which will ensure our long-term financial sustainability and benefit our community.
Published 5 July 2021
Re-advertised 2021/22 Fees and Charges items
All news
At the Council meeting 28 June 2021 where the 2021/22 Fees and Charges Schedule was adopted, Council further resolved to re-advertise selected items relating to Dinghy Storage, Filming and Still Photography, Fitness Training, Impounding, Parks and Reserves, Planning Requests, Roads and Footpaths and Traffic & Parking.
Published 5 July 2021
Go Plastic Free: How will you choose to refuse?
Environment
The easiest way to reduce your plastic use is to refuse the ‘Big 4’: plastic bags, bottles, coffee cups and straws. We share a few other ways you can reduce the plastic in your life.
Published 5 July 2021
Five local lockdown walks without the crowds
Community
Outdoor exercise is one of the essential reasons you can leave home during the lockdown, so check out one of these quieter routes next time you need some fresh air.
Published 30 June 2021
New pedestrianised plaza for Knox Street, Double Bay
Planning & Building
We've received a $4.75 million grant from the NSW Government under the Public Spaces Legacy Program to create a new public plaza at Knox Street, Double Bay.
Published 17 June 2021
Community Satisfaction Survey 2021
Community
To help measure our performance, Council has commissioned a Community Satisfaction Survey, with the results to be informed by performance measures and targets in our Community Strategic Plan, Woollahra 2030.
Published 9 June 2021
Newly-expanded Woollahra Digital Literary Award calling for entries
Arts & Culture
The 2021 Woollahra Digital Literary Award is seeking submissions from talented writers working in digital mediums.
Published 3 June 2021
Top 5 ways to marvel at our local environment
Environment
To mark World Environment Day (Saturday 5 June) and World Ocean Day (Tuesday 8 June) we share our Top 5 ways to explore and celebrate our beautiful local environment.
Published 31 May 2021
Have your say on the future of development in the Edgecliff Commercial Centre
Planning & Building
You’re invited to have your say on our Draft Edgecliff Commercial Centre Planning and Urban Design Strategy, which sets a vision for the Edgecliff Commercial Centre to help ensure future development improves the liveability and sustainability of the area.
Published 31 May 2021
Volunteer opportunities available at our new art gallery
Arts & Culture
Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is preparing to open its doors and we’re looking for enthusiastic and passionate volunteers to help us bring the gallery to life for visitors.
Published 31 May 2021
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