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Autumn School Holiday Activities
All news
There are so many fun events happening during the Autumn school break. From stop motion animation, clay craft fun, movies and so much more. And best of all, they're really affordable and some are even free! Check out all our fun school holiday activities!
Published 20 March 2023
Celebrate Youth Week (20-30 April) with us
All news
We’re hosting a series of fun and free events for young people in April during NSW Youth Week (20 to 30 April). There’s a natural scent blending workshop, VR sessions, macramé making and a Manga drawing lesson.
Published 15 March 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
All news
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
Top 5 outdoor workouts
Community
If your New Year’s resolution is to get fit, why not make the most of our beautiful local environment and take your workout outdoors.
Published 2 January 2020
Give back to your community as a volunteer
Community
Are you looking to volunteer in our local community in 2020? Rob Hitchen has been a Bushcare volunteer for six years – read his story.
Published 30 December 2019
Summer reads: top picks from our library team
Arts & Culture
If you want a recommended good read for the summer holidays then you go to the experts right? So here’s what our library team have selected. Enjoy.
Published 20 December 2019
Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay car park redevelopment
Planning & Building
We've announced plans to redevelop the Wilberforce Avenue, Rose Bay car park site into a new multi-storey parking facility and community centre.
Published 12 December 2019
The Bondi to Manly Walk officially open
All news
The Bondi to Manly Walk, an iconic 80km walk around Sydney Harbour that starts at Bondi Beach, crosses the Harbour Bridge and ends at Manly Beach has officially opened.
Published 10 December 2019
School solar program wins Green Globe Award
Environment
Solar my School, a joint initiative of Woollahra, Waverley, and Randwick councils, has received the prestigious Public Sector Leadership Award at the 2019 Green Globe Awards.
Published 3 December 2019
How to recycle right these holidays
Environment
Australian households generate 30% more waste over the Christmas and New Year period. While consuming less is always the best way to avoid waste, we can also do our bit by recycling. Here are some tips to help you recycle your festive waste correctly and minimise our impact on the environment.
Published 28 November 2019
Free e-waste collection service
Environment
Got an old TV, computer, mobile phone or IT accessory you need to dispose of?
You can now book a free pick up from your home using our new E-Waste Collection Service. Your unwanted item will be sent for recycling so the valuable components can be recovered, rather than going to landfill.
Published 20 November 2019
Give your unwanted goods a second lease on life
Environment
It seems like everyone is Marie Kondo-ing these days; but what should you do with your items once they cease to spark joy? To celebrate National Recycling Week (11-17 November) we share some ways you can give your unwanted goods a second lease on life.
Published 30 October 2019
Outstanding design recognised at Woollahra Design Excellence Awards
Planning & Building
Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 Woollahra Design Excellence Awards.
Published 29 August 2019
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