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Connect with your community on Neighbour Day
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Celebrate Neighbour Day on Sunday 26 March 2023 by reaching out and making sustainable connections with those around you. Check out what's on near you.
Published 2 March 2023

Rose Bay gets a glow up
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We’ve given Rose Bay a makeover with new painting, murals, plants, seating and lighting.
Published 20 February 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
Woollahra Garden Awards winners announced
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The joy of gardening that can be found in even the smallest of spaces, stunning patches that redefine the term ‘garden’ and excellence in sustainability have been recognised at the 2020 Woollahra Garden Awards.
Published 13 November 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

Asbestos Awareness Week 2020: Asbestos lurks in more places than you’d think
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If your home was built before the 1990s there’s a good chance it has some asbestos. It’s often found under flooring, as part of kitchen splashbacks or even in the garden.
Published 29 October 2020

Preparing for emergencies
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The more connected a community is, the more resilient it is. When big weather events strike, knowing your neighbours and being connected with your community can make a huge difference.
Published 16 October 2020

Development Applications online only from 1 November 2020
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From 1 November 2020, Development Applications (DAs) can only be lodged online.
Published 12 October 2020

2020 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize Finalists announced
Arts & Culture
The Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia’s pre-eminent award for small sculpture presented by Woollahra Council, has announced 56 finalists for the 20th annual Prize and exhibition.
Published 7 October 2020

Woollahra Preschool has grown
Community
We're excited to announce that our preschool in Double Bay now has an additional room and outdoor play area and we have expanded our childcare services to 40 new local families!
Published 1 October 2020

Shop local during Small Business Month
Community
October is Small Business Month, let’s all support our small businesses by shopping and dining locally. Council is also offering a range of supports to small business owners - including a series of free webinars throughout October.
Published 1 October 2020

30 minute free parking for metered spaces
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We've introduced 30 minute free ticketed parking in metered spaces in the Double Bay and Paddington commercial centres to help support our local small businesses.
Published 1 October 2020

How to look fashionable without harming the planet
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Local eco-friendly fashion business owners share their tips on how we can still look stylish and on trend while being mindful of our impact on the environment.
Published 30 September 2020


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