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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
Great news for Woollahra families
Community
Woollahra Preschool is expanding to provide accessible, age appropriate and beautiful spaces for an additional 20 children, thanks to a capital grant from the NSW Government and funding by Council.
Published 2 March 2020
5 reasons why you should book Rose Bay Cottage for your next kids’ birthday party
Community
Take the hassle and expense out of your next kids’ birthday party by hiring one of our community venues
Published 2 March 2020
Water restrictions are now at Level 1 for Greater Sydney
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From 1 March 2020 Sydney, Blue Mountains and Illawarra areas will be under Level 1 water restrictions.
Published 2 March 2020
5 best spots to enjoy a picnic
Community
There’s one month left of summer, so why not make the most of these long, warm nights and enjoy a picnic in one of our parks?
Published 3 February 2020
How we are combating climate change
Environment
Read about the steps we are taking to reduce carbon emissions from our operations and the support we can provide to help you do the same.
Published 3 February 2020
How you can help communities affected by the recent devastating bushfires
Community
There are lots of ways you can help communities who have been left devastated by the recent fires in New South Wales and Victoria.
Published 21 January 2020
Make re-use your first choice with Reverse Garbage and The Bower
Environment
Reverse Garbage and The Bower, based in Marrickville, save things which would’ve otherwise gone to landfill and make them available for re-use by the community.
Published 4 January 2020
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
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