Council News

We have officially launched our biggest-ever summer safety campaign to educate locals, visitors and overseas tourists on the simple steps they can take to stay safe at our iconic beaches.

We’re excited to introduce the successful grantees of the Our Place Community Fund, which is investing some $50,000 into inspiring local projects that focus on creating a more connected, creative and sustainable Waverley.

For 12 magical days, every time you shop local, you could win one of six $300 vouchers!

A life-sized bronze sculpture honouring the extraordinary legacy of Waverley-born trailblazer and surfing champion Pauline Menczer has been unveiled at South Bondi Beach.

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.

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.

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.

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.