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Give back to your community as a volunteer

Published on 02 January 2024

Are you looking to volunteer in our local community? Rob Hitchen has been a Bushcare volunteer for many years – read his story.

Tagged as: , Community, Local places and faces

Celebrating our volunteers during Volunteer Week 2022

Published on 16 May 2022

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.

Tagged as: , All news, Local places and faces, Library, Woollahra Gallery

Cinema to return to Double Bay in redevelopment of Cross Str Car Park

Published on 20 April 2022

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.

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Why you should hire the newly renovated Sherbrooke Hall

Published on 31 March 2022

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.

Tagged as: , All news, Double Bay, Youth and families, Local places and faces

The Wooltones sing again...and you can join them

Published on 18 March 2022

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.

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Five of the best local dog walks

Published on 21 February 2022

Dogs living in the Woollahra Council area are lucky pooches. Our four-legged fur babies (along with their owners of course) are welcome to explore some of the most stunning beaches, parklands and coastline in Sydney. While there are some paw-fect spots where dogs can enjoy energetic off-leash play, dog carers love taking their pups for on-leash strolls in our beautiful local area.

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Q + A with local Bushcare volunteer Jo Bridge

Published on 02 February 2022

We sat down with local Bushcare volunteer, botanical artist and mother Josephine Bridge to find out more about her love of nature.

Tagged as: , Environment, Sustainability, Local places and faces

Spend some quality time with your pooch

Published on 03 May 2021

Play all day with your dog at one of these four local parks and reserves which are designated off leash areas 24 hours a day.

Tagged as: , Community, Darling Point, Double Bay, Rose Bay, Vaucluse, Things to do, Local places and faces

The Bondi to Manly Walk officially open

Published on 10 December 2019

The Bondi to Manly Walk, an iconic 80km walk around Sydney Harbour that starts at Bondi Beach, crosses the Harbour Bridge and ends at Manly Beach has officially opened.