News & Media

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

Waverley Council strongly supports the continuation of Beachwatch and looks forward to working with the NSW Government so that they continue to resource it.

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.

Tune into the ABC on Saturday night to catch a glimpse of our Every Colour in the Sea-themed Mardi Gras float as it makes its way along Oxford and Flinders streets, Darlinghurst.

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.

The Mardi Gras Bondi Beach Party is taking place on Saturday 24 February. To help prepare for the event and manage traffic, there will be some changes to pedestrian and vehicle access between Thursday 15 February to Wednesday 28 February.

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.

The 46^th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras is taking place in February and March, and Waverley is playing host to a bumper calendar of events throughout the festival.

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

The program at Bondi Pavilion and surrounds offers markets, music, art, workshops, talks and more!

Waverley Council is encouraging visitors to our beaches, parks and reserves to celebrate safely this Australia Day, Friday 26 January 2024.

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.

Blacktown City Council joins Waverley and Randwick City councils in promoting 'Float to Survive' this summer.

At a meeting late last month, Waverley Council unanimously agreed to take action to improve the handling of electric share bikes by operators, following an increase in complaints about inconsiderately dumped bikes.

Local children dressed in astronaut costumes delighted in Waverley Council’s official reopening this morning of the inclusive Waverley Park Playground, home to Sydney’s newest rocket ship and bespoke launch control play tower.

Waverley Council is encouraging the community to plan ahead for this weekend's extreme weather conditions.

The Bronte Ocean Pool is one of Sydney’s most popular ocean pools, and is a much-loved community destination for locals and visitors alike. Waverley Council is currently open to community feedback on proposed upgrades to the pool.