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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
Goethe-Institut in Woollahra goes solar
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The Goethe Institut has installed new solar panels with the help of a Council environmental grant.
Published 14 September 2022

Rose Bay Cycleway opens, improving safety on New South Head Road
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A new 2.4km cycleway will improve safety along New South Head Road in Rose Bay, ensuring the iconic Rose Bay Promenade is accessible for all to enjoy.
Published 5 September 2022

Have your say on Special Rate Variation options
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To help build long-term financial sustainability and meet the needs of our community, we are considering applying for a Special Rate Variation (SRV). This would help us address priority projects linked to protecting our heritage, recreation and trees, climate change adaptation measures, active transport, community infrastructure and service improvements. Have your say on our three options by Tuesday 9 October.
Published 1 September 2022

Top things to do this Spring
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What to do in our local area during this glorious time of year.
Published 1 September 2022

Experience the fun of sailing with Sailability
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Sailability Rushcutters Bay is inviting individuals, groups and volunteers to come sailing!
Published 26 August 2022

Spring newsletter out now
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The spring edition of Woollahra News is out now!
Published 25 August 2022

Emergency Ready Week 19-25 September
General Update
Are you ready for an emergency? Be prepared with these four simple steps this Emergency Ready Week 19-25 September.
Published 24 August 2022

Top walks to put the Spring in your step
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Spring is in the air. The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer and the flowers are blossoming. It's the perfect season to get out there and explore the gorgeous wonders of Woollahra and its surrounds. Why not take a walk around your local area and discover breathtaking scenery and other local secrets?
Published 23 August 2022

Bus to Books a hit with locals
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Do you love going to the Library but find it difficult to get there? We now offer a free bus service and morning tea for residents with mobility issues.
Published 22 August 2022

Connect through art this Dementia Action Week
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This Dementia Action Week, 19-25 September, we're highlighting local services available for people with Dementia, their family and carers and encouraging locals to get a better understanding of dementia and what they can do to help make our local area more dementia-friendly.
Published 22 August 2022


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