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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
New female changerooms at Trumper Oval to encourage more local girls to play sport
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Mayor Susan Wynne joined NSW Sports Minister Alister Henskens, local members Alex Greenwich and Gabrielle Upton, and representatives of the AFL to announce the new female changeroom facilities at Trumper Oval.
Published 6 February 2023
Our Top 4 places to swim with kids
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With temperatures set to soar this week, beat the heat by taking the family to one of these stunning and kid-friendly beaches.
Published 25 January 2023
Alcohol prohibited at parks and beaches this Australia Day
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To safeguard the enjoyment of our public open spaces by all members of the community, our parks and beaches have been declared as alcohol free for Australia Day.
Published 18 January 2023
Discover One Bright Pearl in Blackburn Gardens
Arts & Culture
If you’re visiting Murray Rose Pool for a dip over the holidays, make sure to check out this brilliant new sculpture outside the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf.
Published 14 December 2022
Summer edition of Woollahra News out now
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Read the latest installment of our hardcopy newsletter.
Published 14 December 2022
International Day of People with Disability
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International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD) is on Saturday 3 December. Woollahra Council is working hard to make the Woollahra Local Government Area a more inclusive and accessible place to live, work and play.
Published 2 December 2022
Our first Reconciliation Action Plan
Community
We officially launched our first 'Reflect' Reconciliation Action Plan with a special event at Council Chambers.
Published 1 December 2022
Fun local events and activities to help get you in the festive spirit
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There is so much happening around our local area throughout December to help you celebrate Christmas and Chanukah.
Published 21 November 2022
Dharawal language learning at Woollahra Preschool
Community
Woollahra Preschool students are now enjoying weekly Dharawal language lessons thanks to a partnership with the Gujaga Foundation.
Published 16 November 2022
2022 Woollahra Garden Awards winners announced
Community
Congratulations to the winners of the 2022 Woollahra Garden Awards.
Published 15 November 2022
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