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The iconic Bondi Pavilion will turn red, white and navy blue this week, lit in Sydney Roosters colours as the men’s and women’s teams prepare for NRL Grand Final glory.

This Labour Day, Waverley Council celebrates more than just a long weekend in October. It is a time to remember the generations of workers whose determination won many of the workplace rights Australians value today.

Waverley Council is making it easier to manage visitor parking, with the familiar physical ‘scratchie’ Daily Visitor Parking Permits being phased out in favour of a new digital permit.

The days are getting lighter and longer; spring is well and truly here! In Waverley, October is offering up a bumper month of events, activations and celebrations to keep you busy.

Sharing Light is a large-scale temporary public art installation that will transform Archer Park into a place of light, reflection and connection this December.

Waverley Council has elected Councillor Steven Lewis as its new Mayor and Councillor Keri Spooner as Deputy Mayor.

Bondi Beach will host Sydney’s biggest New Year’s Eve party, with a dedicated and free family friendly zone event part of the action.

As of 1 September, Waverley Council is now required to follow a new statewide Community Participation Plan. These are answers to some frequently asked questions about the change.

October is Mental Health Month in New South Wales – when the importance of mental health in everyday life is highlighted. This year’s theme, A Little Connection Goes a Long Way, highlights how everyday connection can support us all.

This History Week 2026, we reveal remarkable stories of people buried at Waverley Cemetery, including a Titanic survivor whose amazing journey was almost forgotten by history.

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce the 2026 $40,000 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award finalists, marking the 25^th anniversary of the award.

Many shops and commercial buildings have awnings that overhang a public footway or other public space. It is important that these awnings are adequately maintained to avoid any collapses, and also to avoid heavy fines for owners and businesses.

On 28 August, Waverley Council will join communities across Australia to recognise Wear It Purple Day, a day dedicated to supporting, celebrating and empowering LGBTQIA+SB young people.

Spring is the ideal season for going outdoors, meeting your neighbours, and discovering new ways to grow, garden, and get in touch with nature in Waverley.

Spring's almost here! This September, we’re looking to the skies at Festival of the Winds and stepping outside to map the features of our local streets. We’re repairing, meeting like-minded volunteers, and applauding an array of fantastic performances and speakers.

On International Youth Day (12 August), Waverley Council celebrates the creativity, determination, and achievements of young people who are helping to build a better future for our community and the world.

Sixteen books spanning poetry, fiction, history, biography, non-fiction and philosophy make up the bumper longlist for this year's Mark and Evette Moran Literary Nib Award.

Mayors from across Greater Sydney gathered in Bondi this week to put their cooking skills to the test for a good cause.