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We are so excited to announce the winners of the 2025 Waverley Garden Awards. The Garden Awards took place on Saturday 15 November at the historic Bronte House. Attended

This National Recycling Week, we're happy to share new tutorials for small businesses on how to meet NSW's latest plastic recycling guidelines.

In August, Waverley Council invited the community to come up with an interesting new design for a beach safety sign. Find out who our winner and runner up are.

This silly season, we’re celebrating Waverley with an array of festive events designed to add some extra sparkle to your holidays. From Light Up Waverley to Spring Street Christmas Markets and Carols by the Sea, there’s something for everyone this festive season.

Waverley Council is delighted to announce that acclaimed historian and essayist Martin Thomas has been awarded the 2025 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award for his book Clever Men.

Waverley Council is delighted to announce the distinguished winners and runners-up of the Brightest & Best Business Awards 2025.

Vehicles found to be blocking driveways will be swiftly towed as part of a 12-month trial approved by Waverley Council, in a bid to crack down on illegal parking.

A homegrown movement supported by Waverley Council from its inception has become a national success story, boasting some 44,000 members across 25 local government areas.

Waverley locals are invited to have their say on the future of the old and disused Council Chambers site, with four high-level concepts now on public display.

A moving public artwork inspired by the themes of resilience and compassion has been selected for a peaceful vista in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, reflecting the impact and continued effect of the events of 7 October.

Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just getting started, Waverley Council has plenty of upcoming opportunities to learn, create and get inspired. From free seeds and composting hacks to bee-friendly gardening and creative workshops, there’s something for everyone.

This November, Bondi Pavilion is set to host an inspiring line-up of conversations with some of Australia’s most beloved writers, thinkers and performers.

We’re delivering a suite of seminars, webinars and events for parents with children under 5, tweens, and teens, who are looking to upgrade their parenting toolkit, or simply connect with others.

October is Mental Health Month, and we’ve lined up some mindful activities to get that dopamine flowing. From getting outside at garden days, to making new friends at clothes swaps and choirs, there are plenty of ways to lift your spirits alongside your neighbours this month.

Spring is here and Waverley is coming alive with a season of free outdoor events for all ages. From a glowing bonfire on Bondi Beach to family fun in our parks and a vibrant Glenayr Ave street party, there’s something for everyone.

Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration is coming to Bondi Beach this year – and a major part of festivities will be free, family friendly and open to locals first.

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce the 2025 $40,000 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award finalists.

We are thrilled to announce to our community that Waverley Council is a successful recipient of a NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Go FOGO grant.