Woollahra News

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.

Did you know you can access a fantastic range of eBooks and eMagazines for free as part of your library membership? We share Woollahra Libraries’ Top 5 most popular eBooks and eMagazines to inspire your next read.

A school uniform textile rescue program, a virtual reality experience to support the wellbeing of elderly residents, and a harbour and beach clean-up initiative are among the recipients of more than $65,000 in funding awarded to local community groups, charities and schools as part of Woollahra Council’s Grants Program.

The NSW and federal governments have announced a new range of measures to support local businesses.

With a total expenditure of $126.8 million, the recently endorsed 2021/22 Delivery Program and Operational Plan outlines a range of initiatives which will ensure our long-term financial sustainability and benefit our community.

At the Council meeting 28 June 2021 where the 2021/22 Fees and Charges Schedule was adopted, Council further resolved to re-advertise selected items relating to Dinghy Storage, Filming and Still Photography, Fitness Training, Impounding, Parks and Reserves, Planning Requests, Roads and Footpaths and Traffic & Parking.

The easiest way to reduce your plastic use is to refuse the ‘Big 4’: plastic bags, bottles, coffee cups and straws. We share a few other ways you can reduce the plastic in your life.