Media Releases

Waverley Council’s once-in-a-generation reshaping of the Bondi Junction town centre has reached a new milestone with the appointment of leading urban designer.

The next phase in the upgrade of the Bronte Surf Club is in motion with the appointment of the head contractor to deliver the final design and construction.

Waverley Council and Lime have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lime agreeing to take clear action to better manage and regulate their share bikes.

Waverley Council stepped up its campaign for better management of e-bikes by share bike providers to impound bikes from companies that have not signed its MoU.

In the most significant expansion of its affordable housing portfolio in a decade, Waverley Council acquired a six-unit apartment block at 49 Mitchell Street, Bondi Beach.

Waverley Council is proud to announce the launch of its first-of-its-kind Strategy to Combat Antisemitism aimed at addressing and preventing antisemitism in the community.

Waverley Council is demanding an end to these unsafe practices and lack of regulation, calling for bike operators to take urgent action.

At this month's Council meeting, Council gave support for a Bondi Beach New Year’s Eve event. This is a major step in reinvigorating the famous Bondi Beach.

Joint statement from the mayors of Sydney on social cohesion, following the Mayors of Sydney Social Cohesion Roundtable on 6 February 2025 at Bondi Pavilion, Waverley.

In response to growing concerns about social harmony and the alarming rise of antisemitic attacks, the Mayors from three major Sydney Councils (Waverley, Inner West and Liverpool) will bring together local government leaders.

The spectacular views of Diamond Bay are now even more accessible and safer with the opening today of the refurbished walkway

Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches reopen

All Waverley Beaches have been closed to the public today, Thursday 17 October 2024, after pea to marble size balls of light grey - white colour were observed

Waverley Council has elected a new Mayor and Deputy Mayor at a meeting held at the Bondi Pavilion.

The 2024 Waverley Council local election results have now been declared by the NSW Election Commission.

Waverley Council has announced the six shortlisted finalists for this years $40,000 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award.

In a move to bring to life the Oxford Street Mall at night and make it even safer, Waverley Council has voted to extend business opening hours until 3am.

Sydney cyclists have a new facility to make their journeys in the east easier with secure parking for up to 51 bikes.

Motorists in Waverley will benefit from the largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in the country.

Waverley Council is delighted to announce that the revised development application (DA) for Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Community Facilities has been approved by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel.

Waverley Council has voted unanimously to adopt a notice of motion to remove a prohibitive rule around footpath seating for cafes and restaurants.

Our nine speakers will delve into the revolutionary world of AI and unpack its complexities, providing real-world experiences, practical tips, and firsthand insights to help unlock its full potential.

A candlelight vigil, supported by Waverley Council and the NSW Government, will be held on Sunday 21 April to allow community to come together and honour the victims of the Bondi Junction tragedy.

The district-level inclusive play space caters to all visitors and was proudly co-funded by the NSW Government, through the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, in association with the Council.

The provision of affordable and appropriate housing for women, including those with young families, who may be fleeing family and domestic violence, dominated the group's discussions.

Waverley Council is urging residents and visitors to heed warnings from emergency services to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel after significant rainfall last night caused widespread damage along the NSW east coast.

Artist Lyall Randolph’s fabled Bondi Mermaids sculpture is the inspiration for a new mermaid-themed public artwork Waverley Council is installing in the southern end of Bondi Park near Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach.

Waverley Council will be making a submission this month to Transport for NSW to help safeguard bus services and passenger safety in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

The Nib Award is Waverley Council’s annual celebration of the best Australian research-based literature and remains the only award of its calibre in Australia to be presented nationally by a local government.

Sydney’s much-loved youth band program Bondi WAVE returns to Bondi Pavilion Music Studios from 6 May to 9 August this year for students wanting to learn how to write and arrange original music.

Moves to protect the 1950s Harry Seidler-designed synagogue at 34 Flood Street, Bondi from demolition have ramped up a notch with Waverley Council seeking another Interim Heritage Order (IHO) for the site.

Waverley Council has adopted updated planning controls to ensure that future development reduces risk to property and life during extreme weather events.

The Blue Plaques program is a state-wide initiative that celebrates and shares the stories of people and events that have shaped NSW.

Waverley Council has voted to publicly exhibit the concept design for community feedback.

The Waverley Art Prize is aimed for early to mid-career artists and is awarded across four categories.

During the month of March, Waverley Council, in collaboration with neighbouring Councils and Member for Wentworth, Allegra Spender, is providing education, tools and support to help everyone take action to reduce emissions and save money.

Waverley Council last night voted to prepare a draft amendment to the Waverley Development Control Plan (DCP) to extend trading hours in the Bondi Junction Oxford Street Mall to 3am.

Waverley Council is set to transform Curlewis Street, Bondi Beach with improved spaces for outdoor dining, a new bike path and 60 new street trees as well as other improvements as part of an exciting upgrade project.

Waverley Council this month voted to reject any application for commercial high-impact events that includes the service of alcohol on any of its beaches while a review of our Events Policy takes place.

Waverley Council has renewed calls for residents to dispose of household batteries correctly following a spike in lithium-ion battery related fires in our garbage trucks.

Samba and salsa your way to Bondi Pavilion on Sunday 11 February for the Bondi Latin Fiesta, proudly hosted by Waverley Council.

Waverley Council invites you to Bondi Beach on Friday 26 January at 5.30am for a morning of quiet reflection to commemorate our First Nations community.

Waverley Council is welcoming 2024 with a new strategy that outlines 26 targeted actions to increase canopy, shrubs and greenspace in Waverley to 35% by 2032.