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Woollahra Seniors Festival February 2020
All news
In 2020 Woollahra Council will stage Find Your Spark!, a festival for seniors in the Woollahra community, that coincides with NSW Seniors Festival, the largest festival for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere.
Published 4 February 2020
How we are combating climate change
Environment
Read about the steps we are taking to reduce carbon emissions from our operations and the support we can provide to help you do the same.
Published 3 February 2020
5 best spots to enjoy a picnic
Community
There’s one month left of summer, so why not make the most of these long, warm nights and enjoy a picnic in one of our parks?
Published 3 February 2020
Give back to your community as a volunteer
Community
Are you looking to volunteer in our local community in 2020? Rob Hitchen has been a Bushcare volunteer for six years – read his story.
Published 30 December 2019
Paddington Library to open permanently on Sundays
Community
Paddington Library is set to open each Sunday on a permanent basis following community support for expanded weekend hours.
Published 10 December 2019
Plaque honouring photographer Frank Hurley unveiled in Point Piper
Community
Mayor Susan Wynne and the Woollahra Plaques Advisory Committee have unveiled a plaque to honour James Francis (Frank) Hurley OBE (1885-1962).
Published 1 October 2019
Congratulations to the winners of our e-news photo competition
Community
Rusty Crawshaw won with this spectacular shot of sunset swims at Hermit Bay.
Published 30 September 2019
Street Libraries in Woollahra
Community
Take a book, give a book and share a book at the Rose Bay Cottage and Cooper Park Community Hall Street Libraries.
Published 5 July 2019
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