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$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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
Celebrating women in Woollahra on International Women's Day
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Our local area has been shaped by many remarkable women through their contributions to government, community organisations and professional and business life. Here are some of their stories, recorded as part of our Women in Woollahra local history project in 2007.
Published 1 March 2021
Meet some of our newest Australian citizens
Community
On Australia Day we hosted a special Citizenship Ceremony and welcomed 15 new citizens into our Australian family.
We spoke to some of our new citizens and asked them what it meant to become an Australian, and what they love about living in our local area.
Published 1 February 2021
Australia Day 2021 Honours List
Community
Congratulations to the 11 local residents who were recognised in the Australia Day 2021 Honours List.
Thank you for your significant contribution to our community and country.
Published 27 January 2021
New COVID-19 digital check-in rules for hospitality venues and other businesses
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Recording customer information digitally is now mandatory for many NSW businesses and venues, to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community.
Published 27 November 2020
Have your say on our next public space project
Community
We’re eligible to receive up to $4.75M from the NSW Government for new public space projects.
Published 24 November 2020
Summer printed newsletter - out now
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Look for a copy of our summer printed newsletter in your mailbox.
Published 23 November 2020
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
Great summer reads
Arts & Culture
Looking to bury your head in a good book this summer? Our librarians have chosen their top picks for great summer reading.
Published 16 November 2020
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
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