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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
Two new local recreation options to explore during lockdown
Community
Work up a sweat at the new fitness station at Christison Park, or go for a slow stroll along the new Gap Park Historic Tramway accessible pathway.
Published 6 September 2021
6 of the best local stair runs (or walks)
Community
Our favourite stair runs are such a fantastic way to boost your cardio fitness while taking in some of the most gorgeous spots in the Woollahra local area. All you need to do is take the first step.
Published 29 August 2021
New support measures for local small businesses announced
Community
This week Council agreed to further support measures for local small businesses to help ease the economic burden of COVID-19, building on the $7.9 million support package we provided last year.
Published 30 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
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
Spend some quality time with your pooch at one of these local off leash parks
Community
Play all day with your dog at one of these four local parks and reserves which are designated off leash areas 24 hours a day.
Published 3 May 2021
2021: the Year of Paddington
Community
More than 100 local businesses are joining forces for an evening of fun, food and festivities, marking Paddington’s 2021 postcode and the current calendar year.
Don’t miss the 2021 Night Out – an evening of fashion, food and festivities in Paddington on Thursday 25 March from 4-8pm.
Published 19 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
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
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