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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
All you need to know about voting in the upcoming Federal Election
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The 2022 Federal Election is taking place on Saturday 21 May 2022. There are a number of different ways that you can cast your vote including in-person on election day, postal votes and early voting in person.
Published 11 May 2022
Paddington Library celebrates 130 years
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Book in to help us celebrate a significant milestone as Paddington Library is turning 130. Library and community members are invited to a special birthday event on Sunday 15 May, featuring a kids’ scavenger hunt, live music, 3D printing demonstration, robotics and VR experiences, local history activities and information and CAKE!
Published 10 May 2022
Recycle your old batteries at the library
Environment
To help you dispose of batteries responsibly, we’re trialling a new battery recycling bin at Woollahra Library at Double Bay.
Published 28 April 2022
Don't miss People of Rose Bay - a FREE open-air portrait exhibition - on until 13 May
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People of Rose Bay, a FREE open-air portrait photography exhibition hosted by Woollahra Council, showcases the faces and stories behind Rose Bay businesses. Open until 13 May
Published 21 April 2022
Emanuel Synagogue goes solar
Environment
Emanuel Synagogue has recently installed rooftop solar panels with help from Council’s environmental grants program and Solar My Suburb program.
Published 21 April 2022
Cinema to return to Double Bay in redevelopment of Cross Street Car Park
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A new cinema complex, retail and community space, offices, residential apartments and car park will replace the Cross Street Car Park in Double Bay in new plans announced by Woollahra Council.
Published 20 April 2022
Why you should hire the newly renovated Sherbrooke Hall for your next event
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There is always a lot to think about when organising an event - be it a kids’ birthday party, a family celebration, business networking function, or workshop. But now there is one less thing to worry about. The newly renovated Sherbrooke Hall, one of Woollahra Council’s community venues, ticks all the boxes for an all-weather, fully accessible event venue.
Published 31 March 2022
Woollahra Council announces domestic violence support package
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Woollahra Council today announced funding for a significant support package for local victims of domestic violence.
Published 30 March 2022
The Wooltones sing again...and you can join them
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The Woolltones almost became a COVID casualty but through sheer determination, hard work and passion, this dedicated Woollahra Community Choir is singing once again. Find out how you can join.
Published 18 March 2022
Autumn newsletter out now
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The autumn edition of the Woollahra News is out now!
Published 14 March 2022
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