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" "   Bondi Pavilion: a new beginning
21 Feb 2018 | Media Release

Media Release: At last night’s Council meeting, Council voted to withdraw the previously submitted development application for the Bondi Pavilion project and begin the process of preparing a new, community friendly, refurbishment plan.


  Nominate your Local Hero for an award
20 Feb 2018 | Media Release

Media Release: Do you know someone who works selflessly for the community? Someone who has volunteered in the arts, in sports clubs or even in programs aimed at protecting our environment? They can be young – or older. They just need to live locally or have served the Waverley community.


  Bondi Junction Village Markets
13 Feb 2018 | Media Release

Media Statement: Council understands the necessity of providing the community and stallholders some clarity as to the future of the markets as soon as possible.


  Waverley Mayor Proposes Biggest Overhaul Of Parking
08 Feb 2018 | Media Release

Media Release: Waverley Council’s Mayor, Cr John Wakefield, has unveiled a radical proposal to overhaul Waverley’s parking fees and permits schemes that could save residents hundreds of dollars each year.


  Bondi Pavilion Gears Up For A Winter Feast
06 Feb 2018 | Media Release

Media Release: “[The] Bondi Pavilion is transformed into a sanctuary of warmth and fun away from the cold winter nights… it’s the place to be.” - Theatre Now

“Bondi Feast is an eclectic fortnight of fun and wonder.” - Concrete Playground


""   Waverley Council's Acting General Manager Resigns
01 Feb 2018 | Council News

The Acting General Manager of Waverley Council, Cathy Henderson, has announced her resignation to take up a position with the City of Darebin in Melbourne.


" "   Ride the wave on over to Bondi for Surf’s Up
25 Jan 2018 | Media Release

Media Release:  Don’t miss out on a series of one-off events and workshops at the Bondi Pavilion this February as we celebrate what we love about summer.


" "   Lifeguard Challenge – Waverley Vs Sutherland Shire Raising Money for Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation
24 Jan 2018 | Media Release

Media Release: Lifeguards from Sutherland Shire and Waverley Councils are joining forces on 11 February 2018 to get on board (literally!) and help raise funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation (SCHF) in purchasing additional lifesaving equipment for sick kids.


" "   Local Lawn Bowls Clubs Battle it Out in Mayoral Cup
19 Jan 2018 | Media Release

Media Release: Local Bowling Clubs will battle it out in the 10th Mayoral Lawn Bowls Cup to claim the prestigious title this Sunday, 21 January at Waverley Bowling Club.


" "   Get snap happy and win prizes in our Youth Photo Competition
18 Jan 2018 | Media Release

Media Release: Waverley Council is encouraging teenagers to get involved in our Youth Photo Competition to have their images published and win great prizes.


" "   Australia Day 2018 - Bronte Road Closures
24 Jan 2018 | Council News

This Australia Day, Bronte Road will become one-way westbound, between Nelson Avenue and Gardyne Street on Friday 26 January 26 January 2018, between 8.30am and 8pm and Gardyne Street, St Thomas Street and Yanko Avenue will be open to resident vehicles only.


" "   Stay safe at the beach this holiday season
24 Dec 2017 | Media Release

Media Release: Waverley Council is urging everyone to stay safe by following lifeguard directions and obeying signage on our beaches this holiday season.


" "   False development article in The Beast magazine
22 Dec 2017 | Media Release

Media Statement: The article published in the January edition of The Beast magazine claiming a new residential development will force the eviction of Waverley Cemetery residents is false and completely untrue.


" "   Say “watt?” Lighting Pilot Project Launched with The Heart of Bondi switched
15 Dec 2017 | Media Release

Media Release: Waverley Council is thrilled to switch on a nine metre interactive installation called The Heart of Bondi in Oxford Street Mall next Monday, 18 December at 7.30pm.


" "   State Governments backflip on reimbursement of amalgamation preparation costs
13 Dec 2017 | Media Release

Media Release: Waverley Council is disappointed by the State Governments backflip to reimburse preparation costs for the proposed Local Government amalgamations.


" "   Nominations open for Waverley Planning Panel Community Representatives
12 Dec 2017 | Media Release

Nominations Open: Council is currently seeking nominations for community representatives to its new Planning Panel.


" "   Lifeguards resuscitate man - Bondi Beach
05 Dec 2017 | Media Release

Media Statement: Lifeguards have resuscitated a man in his twenties this afternoon at Bondi Beach.


" "   Bondi Pavilion Stakeholder Committee Announced
30 Nov 2017 | Media Release

Media Release: Members of the newly created Bondi Pavilion Stakeholder Committee were announced at Council Meeting held last week.


" "   We need you to shape the future of Waverley
28 Nov 2017 | Media Release

Media Release: Following each council election, every Council is required to review their Community Strategic Plan.


" "   Kate Cole-Adams crowned this year’s Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award winner
23 Nov 2017 | Media Release

Media Release: Waverley Council is delighted to announce Anaesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness by Kate Cole-Adams, the winner of the 2017 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award.


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