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$236,000 in funding awarded through Woollahra Council’s Grants Program

$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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a visit to Woollahra Art Gallery’s Heart in Art exhibition

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The work of First Nations artists from some of the most remote areas of Australia will be showcased at the Heart in Art exhibition at the historic Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf from 22 June to 10 July 2022.

Published 20 June 2022

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with a visit to Woollahra Art Gallery’s Heart in Art exhibition

We've committed to 100% renewable energy

Environment

From 1 July this year, three solar farms will supply 100% renewable energy to all 74 of our facilities and parks, as well as our streetlights, reducing our total emissions by nearly 50%.

Published 20 June 2022

We've committed to 100% renewable energy

Winter school holiday activities 2022

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Winter school holidays are full of fun, with a wide range of activities suitable for kids of all ages. There are magic shows, wizard craft, stories, movies and more.  And best of all, they're really affordable and some are even free!

Published 15 June 2022

Winter school holiday activities 2022

Winter newsletter out now

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The winter edition of the Woollahra News is out now!

Published 15 June 2022

Winter newsletter out now

NAIDOC Week 3-10 July 2022

Arts & Culture

We’re celebrating NAIDOC Week 3 - 10 July with a range of events for all ages.

Published 8 June 2022

NAIDOC Week 3-10 July 2022

2022 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize open for entries

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Entries are now open for the 2022 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Australia's pre-eminent award for small sculpture, presented by Woollahra Council.

Published 8 June 2022

2022 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize open for entries

Explore the Trumper Park trail in Paddington

Environment

Trumper Park is one of our favourite local hidden secrets to escape the hustle and bustle. We have put together a 1.6km circuit to discover sunset views, magnificent Moreton Bay figs, our famous local cricketer and the tranquil pond.

Published 23 May 2022

Explore the Trumper Park trail in Paddington

Be Brave. Make Change. National Reconciliation Week 2022

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National Reconciliation Week - which runs from 27 May to 3 June 2022 - is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Published 23 May 2022

Be Brave. Make Change. National Reconciliation Week 2022

You can now pay for parking on your phone with Park'nPay

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It's now easier than ever to pay for metered parking. The NSW Government’s Park‘nPay mobile phone app is available for all parking meters within the Woollahra Municipality. The app provides increased flexibility in paying for a parking space in metered parking areas.

Published 16 May 2022

You can now pay for parking on your phone with Park'nPay

Celebrating our volunteers during Volunteer Week 2022

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National Volunteer Week is on 16 - 22 May 2022 and is the perfect opportunity to celebrate and recognise the dedication of our Woollahra Council volunteers and to say thank you. Find out about the different ways you can volunteer within Council.

Published 16 May 2022

Celebrating our volunteers during Volunteer Week 2022
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