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Message from the Mayor - 20 November 2024

Published on 20 November 2024

Our Home Library Service is a wonderful initiative which brings books to elderly and less-mobile residents who are unable to visit our Woollahra Libraries branches at Double Bay, Paddington and Watsons Bay.

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Asbestos is still in 1 in 3 homes across Australia

Published on 20 November 2024

If your home was built before the 1990s there’s a good chance it has some asbestos. During National Asbestos Awareness Week (25 Nov to 1 Dec), we are reminded to be asbestos-aware before starting any work around the home - because it lurks in more places than you’d think.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Planning & Building, Health and wellbeing

Our opening hours during the festive season

Published on 11 November 2024

From all of us here at Woollahra Council, we wish you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a safe and joyous New Year.
These are our opening hours and services over the holiday period.

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Fun local events and activities to help get you in the festive spirit

Published on 11 November 2024

As we approach the end of the year, there is so much happening around our local area to help celebrate Christmas and Chanukah.

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

Best vantage points for a spectacular New Years Eve

Published on 11 November 2024

The Woollahra local council area features fantastic locations to view Sydney’s NYE fireworks spectacular. If you are preparing to welcome the arrival of 2025 in Woollahra and surrounding areas we urge you to plan ahead to ensure a safe and stress-free New Year’s Eve.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Things to do

Summer school holiday activities

Published on 11 November 2024

This January, step right up for a Circus Spectacular! Help a clown free the ringmaster’s tiger in our special escape challenge. Create big top-themed paper crafts and join our brick-building challenge. Plus, enjoy our Circus themed Summer Reading Club, or drop into some fun Friday Flicks screenings!

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

197 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill via Recycle It Saturday

Published on 31 October 2024

We want to thank residents who have attended our quarterly drop-off events and diverted more than 197.7 tonnes of waste from landfill!
Come to the next Recycle It Saturday event on 23 November.

Tagged as: , Environment

Council resolves to install public art to commemorate 7 October events

Published on 30 October 2024

On 28 October 2024, Woollahra Council resolved to install a permanent public art installation to commemorate the events of 7 October 2023 and to acknowledge the ongoing devastating impact on the Jewish community worldwide.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Community

Winners announced for 2024 Youth Photographic Award & Short Film Prize

Published on 24 October 2024

Congratulations to all our 2024 photographic and short film winners! Visit the Woollahra Gallery to view the winning entries AND be sure to vote for your favourite. PLUS don't miss the two workshops happening at the Gallery.

Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Things to do, Youth and families, Woollahra Gallery

HSC Support: Good Luck to all HSC Students

Published on 14 October 2024

The Woollahra Library at Double Bay is the hottest spot in town to study, with extended hours, free drop-in tutoring and HSC support activities like massages for sore hands.

Tagged as: , Community, Youth and families, Health and wellbeing, Library

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Message from the Mayor - 20 November 2024

Asbestos is still in 1 in 3 homes across Australia

Our opening hours during the festive season

Fun local events and activities to help get you in the festive spirit

Best vantage points for a spectacular New Years Eve

Summer school holiday activities

197 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill via Recycle It Saturday

Council resolves to install public art to commemorate 7 October events

Winners announced for 2024 Youth Photographic Award & Short Film Prize

HSC Support: Good Luck to all HSC Students

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