News & Media

Media release: Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, today released Waverley Council’s plan for the operational management of open spaces and beaches over the upcoming summer period.

Media release: Waverley Council and Sculpture by the Sea are reviewing options for the 2020 exhibition including staging the event later this year or early next year.

News item: This week I moved a Mayoral Minute noting a range of measures to help keep the community safe when visiting our public places during the warmer months.

News item: A bumper agenda was debated at this week's Council meeting including the election of Deputy Mayor.

Media release: Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra councils’ multi award-winning Solar my School program has won a Good Design Award in the Australia’s International Good Design Awards.

Magpies usually breed during Spring every year, and it's during this time that their protective swooping behaviour is in full force.  Magpies are urban species too, so there is generally no escaping them but you can try to prevent and avoid a magpie attack by following these tips.

Media release:  Waverley Council and the Australian Kiteflyers Society invites you to celebrate the essence of the 42nd Festival of the Winds through an exciting offering of online events for the whole family.

News item: Waverley Council is inviting the community to register to take part in our upcoming information session about this exciting project.

News item: Waverley Council is pleased with the overall behaviour of visitors to our beaches and reminds people to observe Public Health Orders at all times.

The behaviour of visitors to our beaches and parks today has been really pleasing so far and we encourage that behaviour to continue as we head into the warmer months.

News item: Waverley Council is encouraging anyone considering visiting our public places this weekend to observe the current Public Health Orders in place which limit outdoor gatherings to 20 people.

News item: Waverley Council will be carrying out maintenance works in early September to improve the safety of the Bondi Park outdoor fitness station at North Bondi.

News item: Our new pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) bays provides safe access for ride share vehicles, taxis and the general public to move around high traffic areas such as Bondi Junction interchange and Bondi Beach.

News item: To mark Emergency Preparedness Week, 31 August to 6 September, Resilient Sydney member Waverley Council is encouraging residents to download a free app that helps users prepare for emergencies through the development of an emergency plan on their phone.

Media release: Acting Mayor of Waverley, Elaine Keenan and Chief Executive Officer of LGBTQ+ health organisation ACON, Nicolas Parkhill, today officially announced that Urban Art Projects (UAP) will be commissioned to create the Bondi Memorial Project at Marks Park, Tamarama.

Media release: Waverley Council in partnership with Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club (Bondi Surf Club) is embarking on an historic heritage upgrade of the world’s oldest surf club.

News item: A number of significant community projects were debated and progressed at last night’s Council meeting including the Bondi Memorial Project and the Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club conservation upgrade.

News item: Waverley Council is inviting the community to have its say about allowing dogs at Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama.

Waverley Council's small grants program, which offers funding of up to $5,000 for individuals and community groups, is now open. If you have a great idea that would benefit our community, apply now.

Media release: Waverley Council in partnership with Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club (Bondi Surf Club) is embarking on an historic heritage upgrade of Australia’s oldest surf club.