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Message from the Mayor - 26 March 2025

Published on 26 March 2025

Do you have an idea to help make Woollahra an even better place to live, work and visit? We fund a variety of projects and events through our Grants Program to support our vision for a thriving, inclusive, sustainable and resilient community and to create new opportunities for community connection, engagement and partnerships.

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2025 Anzac Day event and writing competition

Published on 26 March 2025

After the success of the 2024 Anzac Day writing Competition, Mayor Cr Sarah Swan would like to invite local students to enter the 2025 Anzac Day Writing Competition and submit their original stories and poems. The winners’ stories will be read at the wreath laying ceremony.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honours & Celebration, Community, Youth and families

Lyne Park Inclusive Playground and Intergenerational Activity Trail

Published on 24 March 2025

Have you dropped by the newly upgraded Lyne Park Playground yet? We recently celebrated the official opening of this spectacular play space. Check out the highlights.

Tagged as: , Rose Bay, Things to do, Youth and families

Autumn school holiday activities for young kids AND teens

Published on 20 March 2025

Be bold and brave these autumn school holidays as you step into a world of medieval fun. Create your own shield or catapult and join us for movies and activities packed with knights, castles, and mythical beasts.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Youth and families, Library

Connect with your community on Neighbour Day

Published on 18 March 2025

Celebrate Neighbour Day on Sunday 30 March 2025 by reaching out and making sustainable connections with those around you. Check out what's on near you.

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How to help people affected by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

Published on 08 March 2025

GIVIT has been contracted by the NSW Government to manage donations of essential goods and services for people who have been impacted by natural disasters. Find out how to donate.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Community

Woollahra Festival of Fun in March 2025

Published on 26 February 2025

From music performances, community lunches and art classes to sailing adventures and poetry evenings, the Woollahra Festival of Fun offers a diverse range of activities designed to inspire and engage our local seniors.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Community, Things to do, Seniors

Mayor labels Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy ‘lazy and ill-informed’

Published on 26 February 2025

The Mayor of Woollahra, Councillor Sarah Swan, has requested an urgent meeting with the NSW Premier and Minister for Planning & Public Spaces following the release of what is a “lazy blanket policy for ill-informed development” in Sydney.

Tagged as: , Media Releases, Planning & Building

Mayors of Sydney joint statement on social cohesion

Published on 06 February 2025

More than 20 Mayors representing their communities met on 6 February and signed this joint statement.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Media Releases

International Women’s Day Celebration - Sat 8 March

Published on 03 February 2025

Join Mayor of Woollahra Sarah Swan on International Women's Day - Sat 8 March - for a range of fun events including yoga, free lunch and an art making workshop.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Health & Lifestyle, Community, Things to do

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