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""   November Council meeting wrap-up
25 Nov 2020 | Council News

News: Plenty of items were debated at the November Council meeting, the second-last Council meeting for 2020.


""   Pedestrian safety improvements in Bronte Cutting
23 Nov 2020 | Media Release

Media release: Waverley Council is finalising its plans to replace the temporary walkway in Bronte Cutting (Calga Place) with a permanent concrete footpath that connects to the existing footpath to the north of the cutting and extends to Macpherson Street.


""   Save money and shop second-hand at this year's Garage Sale Trail
14 Nov 2020 | Council News

As Garage Sale Trail heads into its tenth year, this grassroots event that started in Bondi is set to be the best one yet! Taking place on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, take part in person or online.


""   Staying safe at Waverley’s beaches and parks
13 Nov 2020 | Media Release

Media release: This weekend is going to see some great beach weather and Waverley Council is ready to help beach visitors follow NSW Health’s current public health orders.


" "   2020 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award Winners announced
12 Nov 2020 | Council News

Waverley Council is delighted to announce the winners of this year’s Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award. For the first time in Nib Award history, these winners were announced in an online celebration at 8am, Thursday 12 November.


""   Men take a stand against domestic violence in new campaign
09 Nov 2020 | Council News

Bondi Rescue's Bruce 'Hoppo' Hopkins and several other well-known Sydney men have lent their voices to a new domestic violence video campaign called 'We're Better Than That'.


""   A message from the Mayor
05 Nov 2020 | Council News

A message from the Mayor: Find out the latest from Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, on COVID-19 testing in Waverley, Sculptures by the Sea, Waverley Cultural Advisory Committee, HeadOn Photo Festival and Remembrance Day.


""   A message from the Mayor about Sculpture by the Sea
04 Nov 2020 | Council News

Waverley Council is committed to supporting Sculpture by the Sea and as such, is continuing to work with them on options for a COVID- safe world-class sculpture exhibition in 2021 while ensuring our community’s safety.


""   October Council meeting outcomes
03 Nov 2020 | Council News

News item: A bumper agenda was debated at the October Council meeting, which began with an acknowledgment of Councillor Sally Betts’ 25 years of service to Waverley.


""   New additions arrive at Council's problem waste recycling stations
02 Nov 2020 | Council News

Waverley’s two problem waste recycling stations have expanded to accept x-rays, light globes and oral care products in addition to batteries, mobile phones and printer cartridges.


""   Next phase in the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club upgrade 
30 Oct 2020 | Council News

News item: Waverley Council this month unanimously voted to progress the draft concept design for the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club upgrade to detailed design stage.


""   Hazardous surf conditions prompts safety warning for Waverley’s beaches 
26 Oct 2020 | Council News

News item: Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches, and Bronte Pool, are currently closed for swimming and will likely remain closed all day today.


""   Help shape the direction of culture in Waverley 
26 Oct 2020 | Media Release

Media release: Waverley Council is currently seeking Expressions of Interest for a new Cultural Advisory Committee to provide advice to Council on major cultural issues, initiatives and opportunities.


""   Illegal dumpers nabbed in enforcement blitz
13 Oct 2020 | Media Release

Media release: The Sydney Regional Illegal Dumping (RID) Squad has issued 21 fines for recent illegal dumping outside charity shops in Waverley.


""   Update on the beach club proposal on Bondi Beach
09 Oct 2020 | Council News

Council is assessing a modified proposal for a beach club on Bondi Beach from a commercial operator. The proposal is for a section of Bondi Beach to be utilised for the commercial activity of a beach club between February and May 2021. Read more.


""   Compost Revolution celebrates its 10th birthday
07 Oct 2020 | Council News

Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick Councils have achieved a massive milestone this October. Compost Revolution, a program started by the three Councils to help locals learn how to compost and reduce food waste, has turned 10!


" "   Wastewater repair work along Diamond Bay Cliff walkway
07 Oct 2020 | Council News

News: Sydney Water is currently repairing a damaged wastewater pipe along the Diamond Bay Cliff walkway, between Kimberley Street and Craig Avenue, Vaucluse. This work will help to improve the wastewater system and ensure it remains reliable, to protect public health and the environment.


  Update on our beaches and parks
05 Oct 2020 | Council News

Our Rangers, Beach Ambassadors and Lifeguards have been monitoring our public open spaces across the long weekend. Whilst our beaches and our parks have been busy, most people have been doing the right thing and following the Public Health Orders.


  Bondi Beach is nearing capacity
07 Oct 2020 | Council News

Waverley Council wishes to advise that Bondi Beach is nearing capacity. If people continue to come to Bondi Beach and crowds grow further, restricted access to the sand may need to be implemented.


" "   A new permanent public artwork for North Bondi
01 Oct 2020 | Media Release

Media release: Waverley Council is calling on artists to register their interest in developing a concept for a new permanent artwork at the North Bondi kid’s pool.


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Phone Number: 0416 075 532
Email: media@waverley.nsw.gov.au