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$236,000 in funding awarded through Woollahra Council’s Grants Program

$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

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

Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announces 2023 finalists

Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize announces 2023 finalists

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The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, presented by Woollahra Council, has announced the finalists for the 22nd edition of the esteemed annual prize. The finalist works will be presented in an exhibition at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, unveiled on 27 September, with the winning sculpture announced at the opening.

Published 22 August 2023

Local infrastructure improvements a top priority in this year’s budget

Local infrastructure improvements a top priority in this year’s budget

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With a total expenditure of $134 million, our 2023/24 Operational Plan outlines a number of initiatives to improve local infrastructure, while continuing to deliver excellent services for our community.

Published 26 July 2023

Bellevue Hill 2023: local history

Bellevue Hill 2023: local history

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During 2023 we’re celebrating Bellevue Hill -- which shares the same postcode – and Elizabeth Hartnell from Woollahra Libraries Local History Team shares some of her favourite historical facts about Bellevue Hill.

Published 24 May 2023

Pride Amplified local events

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

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

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

Re-advertised 2021/22 Fees and Charges items

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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

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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

Go Plastic Free: How will you choose to refuse?

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

Five local lockdown walks without the crowds

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

New pedestrianised plaza for Knox Street, Double Bay

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

Community Satisfaction Survey 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

Newly-expanded Woollahra Digital Literary Award calling for entries

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

Top 5 ways to marvel at our local environment

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

Have your say on the future of development in the Edgecliff Commercial Centre

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

Volunteer opportunities available at our new art gallery

Sustainability action in our community

Environment

Congratulations to Vet HQ in Double Bay and the Lyne Park Tennis Centre for their recent investments in renewable energy.

Published 27 May 2021

Sustainability action in our community
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