Woollahra Council in Double Bay | Government organisation

Woollahra Council

Locality: Double Bay

Phone: +61 2 9391 7000

Address: 536 New South Head Road 2028 Double Bay, NSW, Australia

Website: https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au

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24.01.2022 Local business EKOLUV are hosting free zero waste workshops in October! Join in and learn how you can decluter your wardrobe, shop eco and reduce fashion waste! Workshops start Sunday 4 October, 11:00am-3:00pm... Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/32YHFLx

24.01.2022 Dispose of household chemicals and problem waste safely at a FREE Household Chemical Cleanout event. No need to park, you can drive through and drop-off your items! Sunday 11 October | 9:00am-3:00pm Heffron Park Netball Courts Car Park, Fitzgerald Ave, Matraville... Please dispose of your chemical waste thoughtfully! Learn more at https://bit.ly/308OFU9

23.01.2022 Keep your pet cool in summer! In the hottest months, please remember that our pets feel the heat just as much as we do. Even the littlest of pets, like rabbits, guinea pigs and birds, need care! Ensure your pets always have access to fresh water and shade indoors. ... Walk your dog early in the morning or late evening to avoid the heat. Take your pet for a cool swim. Freeze some of their favourite treats. Learn more about looking after your pets at www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/pets

23.01.2022 Today is World Mental Health Day Share your best tip for staying mentally healthy and happy! For helpful resources and information visit ... lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia.org.au See more

23.01.2022 Do you know a piece of Woollahra’s history that deserves to be acknowledged and celebrated? Nominations are now open for the Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme! Learn more at www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/library/plaques

23.01.2022 Don't forget to have your say! Plumb Reserve playground in Woollahra is getting a makeover! We're redesigning and rebuilding this playground to make it more accessible, inclusive and engaging for children.... We’re excited to share brand new concept plans with the community and we would love to know what you think via a short survey on Your Say Woollahra. The the survey at: yoursay.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/plumbreserve We’ll also be popping up in person at Plumb Reserve to talk to the community and answer questions, so come have a chat to us about this important upgrade. The online survey is open until Wednesday 3 February.

23.01.2022 If you’ve ever had a big idea about how a public space in our local area could be improved, now is the time to share it with us! The Public Spaces Legacy Program is a NSW Government initiative that will fund new and/or improved high-quality public and open spaces to ensure a legacy well beyond the COVID-19 economic recovery period. Eligible projects will contribute to the health, wellbeing and economic growth of our community.... Take our short survey and share your ideas https://bit.ly/3l0smb1 Survey closes Friday 18 December.

23.01.2022 Macquarie Lighthouse - Vaucluse

22.01.2022 Plumb Reserve playground in Woollahra is getting a makeover! We're redesigning and rebuilding this playground to make it more accessible, inclusive and engaging for children. We’re excited to share brand new concept plans with the community and we would love to know what you think via a short survey on Your Say Woollahra.... The the survey at: yoursay.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/plumbreserve We’ll also be popping up in person at Plumb Reserve to talk to the community and answer questions, so come have a chat to us about this important upgrade. The online survey is open until Wednesday 3 February.

22.01.2022 Happy New Year! We wish you and your family a safe, happy and healthy 2021. Enjoy the summertime in our beautiful local area! #happynewyear #murrayrosepool #doublebay #summer #family

22.01.2022 Looking for something to read on these rainy days? Check out the top reads for 2020 as selected by our library team at Woollahra Libraries! https://bit.ly/37WUMQr Become a library member today! www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/library

21.01.2022 We want to hear from local small businesses! Please complete our short survey and tell us the top 3 ways Woollahra Council can support your business. All responses will go in a draw to win a 1 hour free business coaching session!... Survey closes Friday October 30. yoursay.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/smallbusiness #smallbusinessmonth #shoplocal #golocalfirst

20.01.2022 More and more people are taking up bike riding to get their daily dose of physical activity, improve their health, and travel whilst avoiding crowds Join Biketober and win prizes for riding and encouraging others to ride too! Register before 1 October for your chance to win an eBike worth $3,899!... Visit lovetoride.net/nsw

20.01.2022 There are so many beautiful parks and harbourside beaches in our local area to choose from this long weekend. We hope you enjoy getting outdoors and exploring our open spaces. Please maintain social distancing, avoid crowds and stay home if you are unwell. If you are driving over the long weekend, please take care on the roads. Come home safe. Double demerit points apply.... #staywell #covid19

20.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women. Violence against women is not ok. It’s everybody’s responsibility to call out disrespectful behaviour. ... If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, help is available. You can call NSW DV Line on 1800 65 64 63 or the Men’s Referral service on 1300 766 491.

20.01.2022 Happy Rosh Hashanah! Wishing you a sweet and prosperous new year!

19.01.2022 The weekend weather is set to be hot, hot, hot! If you're heading to one of our beaches or parks to keep cool, please remember to maintain good social distancing and good personal hygiene. If you have any symptoms of Covid19, please get tested and stay at home. The health of our community is important and our beaches and parks will be monitored and regulated to ensure they do not become overcrowded. Read more about our Covid Safe Summer Plan here bit.ly/3nvZdGV. ... Don't forget to drink plenty of water and slip, slop, slap when out in the sun and enjoy getting out into nature!

19.01.2022 Have you seen the new solar powered lights installed along the coastal cliff top walkway from Gap Park to Christison Park? The new waist high bollards extend along the walkway for 1.5km and provide low-level lighting after sundown, allowing the community and visitors to safely take part in evening recreational activities. With the arrival of Spring and warmer evenings, it's the perfect time to enjoy a twilight walk in our beautiful cliff top park! ... This project was made possible with funding assistance from the Australian Government’s Community Development Grants Program. Dave Sharma MP

19.01.2022 PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT Edgecliff - Coles, New South Head Rd and Ocean Ave Sunday, 20 December 7pm-7.30pm Anyone who visited during the above date/time is considered a casual contact who should monitor for symptoms, and if they appear, immediately get tested and isolate until a negative result is received.... NSW Health

18.01.2022 The Men’s Table creates a unique environment for men to share openly about their lives, their challenges, their highs and lows with a group of men who they learn to trust and respect. There are 21 Tables across Australia and New Zealand and there's a new table in Paddington! Join the group at The London Hotel next Monday 30 November, 6:30pm!... Book online at https://bit.ly/3pztaqP The Mens Table Proudly supported by the Woollahra Council community grants program.

18.01.2022 Did you know that most flares have a use-by-date of three years? Penalties apply if they are not replaced before the expiry date. It's time to check your flares and if they have expired, dispose of them safely at the Rose Bay collection point on Monday 30 November. 12NOON-1:30PM - Rose Bay Boat Ramp. ... Learn more about the program https://bit.ly/35JdoSg Transport for NSW

18.01.2022 COVID-19 Update - Rushcutters Bay Pop Up Testing Clinic The pop-up testing clinic at Sir David Martin Reserve in Rushcutters Bay, run by St Vincent’s Hospital, will cease operating from Monday 12 October. The clinic tested more than 7,000 people since it opened in July a fantastic outcome!... You can find your closest testing clinic here bit.ly/3ltaFlA Please continue to check NSW Health for ongoing updates on COVID-19 in NSW, and keep practicing social distancing, good personal hygiene and stay at home if you’re unwell.

18.01.2022 Have you ever wanted to learn more about Woollahra’s Aboriginal Heritage and History? Hear from Coast’s historian and archaeologist Dr Paul Irish, who has been researching both ancient and continuing Aboriginal connections to the Woollahra area for over a decade. Tuesday 13 October 2020 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

17.01.2022 Don't send your old household items to landfil, donate them to THE BOWER Reuse & Repair Centre! They’ll resell them back to the community at low cost, or get them to people in need via their house to home program. Schedule a FREE collection online today: https://bower.org.au/collections/

17.01.2022 Have you viewed the 2020 Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize online exhibition? Check out the creative talents of our local high school students woollahra.nsw.gov.au/ypa You can also vote for your favourite in the People's Choice Award, where the winner will receive 2 hour private tuition to the value of $250 at Australian Centre for Photography.... Voting closes 1 October.

17.01.2022 Violence against Women is not ok. It’s everybody’s responsibility to call out disrespectful behaviour. If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, help is available. You can call NSW DV Line on 1800 65 64 63 or the Men’s Referral service on 1300 766 491.

16.01.2022 Looking for something unqiue to do during the summer break? Check out the beautiful art installation 'Hive Mind' currently on display on Vaucluse House It's free to view the work!... Wed 6 Jan 2021 Tues 26 Jan 2021 More: slm.is/hivemind Part of Sydney Festival 2021. Created by Dead Puppet Society Sydney Living Museums #SydneyFestival

16.01.2022 Saturday 3 October 2020 12:30pm Murray Rose Pool will be closed for the long weekend due to a sewage issue. If you are out and about this long weekend enjoying our open spaces, beaches and parks please maintain social distancing of 1.5m from anyone you don’t live with and avoid crowded areas. Stay home if you are unwell. ... We will be monitoring the amount of people using our beaches and parks to help ensure social distancing requirements are being met. If locations become too crowded we will have to limit further entry until space becomes available. We thank you for your cooperation and we wish you a wonderful weekend. #staywell #covid19

16.01.2022 We’re so pleased to see the kids at McAuley Catholic Primary School Rose Bay enjoying their new Native Nature Nook, a creation of an outdoor learning space with bird habitat, frog pond and native bees! The school was a recipient of our recent Environmental Grants Program Learn more about our environmental grants at Woollahra.nsw.gov.au/grants.

15.01.2022 Learn about the writer's craft with published Young Adult Fiction author Astrid Scholte. Discover how to create fantasy worlds and maintain the mystery. Monday 19 Oct | 4-5pm Free! Registration essential online

14.01.2022 Sunday 29 November. There is a Total Fire Ban in place today for Greater Sydney and many other parts of New South Wales. Very High to Severe Fire danger. Review and discuss your fire plan and report any unattended fires to Triple Zero (000).

13.01.2022 Are you packing down the Christmas tree? If you have a real/organic Christmas tree, it will be collected with your green waste on your regular service day. Please leave real/organic Christmas trees next to your green waste bin for collection and recycling into mulch. ... For more visit www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/rubbish. #christmastree #recycling

13.01.2022 'Introduction to Memoir' is a two hour 'taster' workshop facilitated by author Patti Miller. You'll learn the skills of autobiographical writing and learn how to write your memories in a lively and engaging way. Saturday 5 December | 10am... Bookings online!

12.01.2022 Don't miss our small business connector webinar! You'll find out about small business support services, campaigns and grants available from state and local governments and not-for-profit organisations. Tuesday 13 October | 2:00pm-3:00pm... Register online bit.ly/2HvaXcq #smallbusinessmonth #shoplocal #golocalfirst

12.01.2022 Apply for our apartment and strata energy savings program! Buildings selected to participate will receive free: Energy efficiency assessments performed by industry specialists. Detailed reports clearly illustrating the financial case for upgrades.... Participation in the Sydney Water Waterfix program. Implementation support. Learn more and get involved! https://bit.ly/3nOSsQb Applications close 14 December 2020.

12.01.2022 Addiction today is epidemic. From drugs, alcohol and gambling, to online shopping, and checking our social media - we can be, and are, addicted to everything in front of us. But is there a cure for addiction and what might it look like? Join Michaela Kalowski for this pre-recorded Woollahra School of Philosophy session as she speaks with two world-leading thinkers on the topic of addiction.... Thursday 1 October | 6:00pm-7:00pm More information at https://bit.ly/306TbT3

12.01.2022 School holiday fun! Find your zen in this introductory Zentangle technique drawing class led by Lianne Woods (Certified Zentangle Teacher). Zentangle is the art of creating structured free hand patterns for the sake of art and mindfulness. Learn a range of tangle types, designs and techniques to get creative and unwind in this 2 hour workshop. Prior drawing skills not necessary.... Wednesday 30 September | 2:00pm-4:00pm Free online event! Bookings essential online https://bit.ly/2ERgs3S Woollahra Libraries

11.01.2022 Murray Rose Pool has reopened following the rectification of a sewage issue. Water quality testing has been completed by Beachwatch NSW at Murray Rose Pool, Parsley Bay and Watsons Bay and these locations are suitable for swimming once again. Please note WaterNSW Community has advised that algal blooms have been detected in parts of Sydney Harbour. Swimmers should avoid contact with water that has a pink/orange discolouration, as it may cause skin and eye irritation. The heal...th of our community is important and our beaches and parks will be monitored and regulated to ensure they do not become overcrowded. Read more about our Covid Safe Summer Plan here bit.ly/3nvZdGV. Please remember to maintain good social distancing and good personal hygiene. If you have any symptoms of Covid19, please get tested and stay at home.

11.01.2022 Can you make masks to make a difference? There are vulnerable groups within our community that would like masks to feel safe out in public. If you have access to a sewing machine and can make three-layered face masks based on NSW Health guidelines, we will help distribute them to those in need.... Learn how to make a mask https://bit.ly/308gCLP Please contact us at [email protected] or 9391 7191 if you would be keen to contribute or have any questions.

10.01.2022 On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. The armistice was signed and World War One came to an end. Today we remember the men and women of the Australian Defence Force who have made the ultimate sacrifice. At 11am today, Remember To Remember. ... Lest We Forget. RSL NSW

10.01.2022 Congratulations to Yr 11 Cranbrook School student George Cheney for taking out this year's People's Choice Award in the Youth Photographic Award! His winning photo 'Happy Hour' has won him a 2 hour private tuition session, to the value of $250, donated by Australian Centre for Photography. The 2020 Youth Photographic Award and Short Film Prize is still on exhibition. View the gallery online at woollahra.nsw.gov.au/ypa.

09.01.2022 We recently awarded more than than $120,000 in grants to local community groups and charities as part of our 2020 grants program! Learn more about the local organisations and groups in our community helping others...

09.01.2022 It's Small Business Month! Join our first Small Business Month webinar to find out about small business support services, campaigns and grants available from state and local governments and non-for profit organisations. Tuesday 13 October | 2:00pm-3:00pm... Registration is free https://bit.ly/2HvaXcq

09.01.2022 We hope you enjoy the weekly message and update from Mayor Susan Wynne. To receive local news and events direct to your inbox subscribe to our newsletters - woollahra.nsw.gov.au/newsletters.

08.01.2022 It's Dementia Action Week! Dementia affects close to half a million Australians. That number is set double in the next 25 years. This week, we can learn how to best support those living with dementia, and their carers. ... We can also learn how we can modify our lifestyle to ensure we can help prevent dementia and live well for as long as possible. Check out our upcoming workshops and online resources or visit Dementia Australia for more.

07.01.2022 If your home was built before the 1990s there’s a good chance it has some asbestos. National Asbestos Awareness Week 2020 reminds Australians to be asbestos aware before starting any renovation work around the home. Know the risks and where to go to for help and advice...

06.01.2022 We hope you enjoy the weekly message and update from Mayor Susan Wynne... To receive local news and events direct to your inbox subscribe to our newsletters - woollahra.nsw.gov.au/newsletters.

06.01.2022 There are still spaces left for tomorrow's foodie event with Paul West! Learn about building a life around food and community Saturday 28 November | 13:30pm... Be sure to register online! Grow It Local

05.01.2022 It's not too late to enter the City2Surf Virtual Run! The 50th running of the World’s Largest Fun Run is on this Sunday 18 October. Explore your local neighbourhood with a friend and keep active and healthy!... city2surf.com.au City2Surf #city2surf2020

04.01.2022 Get rid of your problem waste at our drop off day next Saturday! We'll accept your pre-loved clothes, polystyrene, e-waste, light bulbs/fluro tubes, soft plastics, cardboard, household batteries and x-rays. The drop-off is quick and easy! There's no need to get out of your car as our friendly staff will unpack your items and you can be on your way.... Saturday 6 February | 9am-3pm Woollahra-Waverley Council Depot 67A Bourke Rd, Alexandria

04.01.2022 School Holiday Fun! Discover Maths through the eyes of Eddie Woo, Australia's favourite Maths teacher, published author and Youtube sensation. Saturday 10 October | 2:00pm-3:00pm

04.01.2022 Woollahra Preschool has grown! We're excited to announce that our preschool in Double Bay now has an additional room and outdoor play area and we have expanded our childcare services to 40 new local families! The new indoor and outdoor space caters for an extra 20 children a day and includes accessible child and adult bathrooms, storage, and a staff area.... Woollahra Preschool is currently taking names for the waiting list for 2021 and beyond. This expansion of essential community services has been made possible with a grant from the NSW Government. Gabrielle Upton MP Image: Mayor Susan Wynne and Gabrielle Upton, Member for Vaucluse enjoy morning tea with preschool students Leo and Alexander. woollahra.nsw.gov.au/preschool

04.01.2022 We're creating a new walking and cycling plan for Woollahra! We want people of all ages and needs to have access to travel choices that make it quick and easy to get to local places, our foreshore, parks and villages. That includes active transport (walking and cycling) routes that are seamlessly integrated into our private and public transport networks. We want this plan to be shaped by our residents so that it delivers for our community. We’d like to hear from you about you...r priorities for walking and cycling, and what measures we could take to encourage you to walk or cycle more. You can contribute your ideas in two ways: Come speak to us at one of our pop-up events, which will be held at: Lyne Park, Rose Bay: 8.30am-10.30am & 2pm-4pm, Saturday 30 January Kiaora Place, Double Bay: 8.30am-10.30am & 2pm-4pm, Tuesday 9 February Alternatively, you can share your views via our Active Transport Survey until Friday 26 February 2021. Learn more at http://bit.ly/3bDNySX

04.01.2022 Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf is set to open its doors in early 2021! Housed in the 1897 heritage building 'St Brigids' overlooking Blackburn Gardens in Double Bay, the new art gallery will serve as an arts and cultural hub to support local artists and connect the community. Sebastian Goldspink has been appointed as Gallery Coordinator to lead the programming of exhibitions alongside the gallery team across multiple exhibition spaces within the building. ... Expressions of Interest for exhibitions at the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf are now open. Apply online at www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/artgallery.

03.01.2022 Best wishes for Yom Kippur. We hope you have an easy fast.

02.01.2022 Small Business Month: Thriving Through Change Join our webinar featuring local business owners and managers, who will be sharing honest and inspiring stories about how their businesses have pivoted in response to COVID-19 and other unexpected changes. Tuesday 20 October | 2:00pm-3:00pm... Registration is free https://bit.ly/2HsoNfv

02.01.2022 Round 2 of the 2020/21 Community and Cultural Grants Program is now open!! If you, your organisation or group have an idea, activity or program that might help others in our community to connect, be supported, or be creative - apply today! Grants of up to $7,500 are available.... Applications close Wednesday 11 November 2020. https://bit.ly/3lEC7fR [Image: National Council of Jewish Women Australia - Cuddle Bundles Project, 2019/20 Community and Cultural Grants Recipient. A charity project providing new mothers with thoughtfully curated packs of baby goods].