Woollahra News

As a participating Council in the Resilient Sydney program, we are collaborating with all the Councils of Sydney to promote the Get Prepared app.

The Spring 2021 edition of Woollahra News is out now! Pick up a copy, or read online, for updates about the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, local lockdown walks to explore and support for local small businesses.

Are you feeling lonely during lockdown? Would you like to make a new local friend? Register for our Friendship Program and we’ll match you with people with similar interests for conversation and company.

Read about some of the experiences of other participants (*not their real names) and how beneficial it’s been.

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.

You might be surprised by some of the food items you can put in your green bin; like seafood, meat bones and dairy. Most people wouldn’t include these in their home compost or worm farms, which is why our Kitchen to Compost service is such a great value add, even if you are already composting at home.

We’re eagerly awaiting the chance to welcome visitors into our new Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf in Double Bay. Find out what you can expect to see in the Gallery when it opens later in the year.

Everyone needs something to do in lockdown. Some of us watch way too much Netflix. Some of us bake bread. But Paddington resident Barbara Gruber has put us all to shame by turning her entire suburb into a massive public art project.

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.

Whether your garden is big or small, we want you to share your creativity and sustainable gardening practices with us by entering this year's Woollahra Garden Awards.

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.