Media Releases

Media release: Waverley Council Lifeguards are urging people to stay safe this weekend with a hazardous surf warning in place for much of the state’s coastline.

Media release: Waverley Council is helping staff and the community map dangerous litter and marine debris at our beaches and waterways.

News item: Waverley Council will be looking at ways we can further incorporate key principles of Dark Skies into our existing Creative Lighting Strategy for our own works and on private land.

Media release: Car parks, terraces and other urban spaces will be transformed into thriving gardens in a Waverley Council project to increase green cover across the local area.

Media release: Waverley Council has contributed to a five-year campaign giving councils in metropolitan NSW the power to levy developers to pay for losses in affordable housing.

Media release: With the assistance of Bruce Hopkins, Lifeguard team leader, Council enlisted Allan Sparkes, a former NSW Police officer and former Deputy Commissioner for NSW Mental Health Commission, and Dr David Said, a medical expert with 22 years’ clinical experience with the military to deliver a bespoke mental health training program aimed specifically at people who work in frontline emergency settings.

Media release: Waverley Council’s Recycling Improvement Program reached a milestone this month with more than 100 apartment buildings now involved in the program which has helped reduce contamination rates in household recycling bins in participating buildings by more than a half.

Media release: Waverley Council is working closely with local Police to ensure people follow all Public Health Orders and relevant health advice this Australia Day long weekend, Saturday 23 January to Tuesday 26 January.

Media release: Waverley Council is seeking to appoint a vibrant mix of commercial tenants to operate from the iconic Bondi Pavilion when the building reopens either later this year or early next year.

Media release: Waverley Council is delighted to announce that the 30^th annual Flickerfest International Short Film Festival is returning to Bondi this summer.

Media release: Waverley Council will investigate the opportunity to provide a new off-leash dog area with water play at a suitable location to address the shortage of off-leash areas in the Bondi basin

Media release: Waverley Council’s award-winning Building Futures program has helped slash energy consumption in selected buildings by almost a quarter.

Media release: With temperatures set to soar in Sydney this weekend, Waverley Council is encouraging anyone considering visiting our public places to plan their trip and observe all current Public Health Orders (PHOs) in place which still limit outdoor gatherings to 30 people.

Media release: It's easy to forget that asbestos is still present in millions of Australian homes, but Waverley Council reminds residents that it's a fact that if a house was built or renovated before 1990, there's a good chance it has some asbestos.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Media release: Bondi Beach and Clovelly Public schools are now home to the largest solar power systems of any primary school in Sydney’s east.

Media release: Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra Councils’ Solar my School program is helping even more Sydney schools make the switch to solar through a new partnership with Ausgrid’s Power2U program.

Media release: Waverley Council is inviting the community to help celebrate, protect and enhance our area’s heritage by providing feedback on our draft Waverley Heritage Assessment.

Media release: In the lead up to Homelessness Week, 4-8 August, Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, encourages Waverley residents to download an innovative free app that allows staff and the public to log the location of and support for homeless residents in the community.

Media release: Waverley Council has today helped launch a first of its kind project in Australia to increase pedestrian and motorist safety and access to transport links and shared transportation in the area.

Media release: Waverley Council has been recognised for excellence and leadership across our Environmental Sustainability programs, winning three 2020 LG Pro NSW Local Government Excellence Awards for NSW.

Media release: Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, is one of 38 Mayors who today signed onto an open letter calling on the Federal Government to extend crucial supports to people seeking asylum affected by the impacts COVID-19.

Media release: Waverley Council this week unanimously voted to develop two concept designs for the new Bronte Surf Club and Community Facilities Building.

Media release: As part of the Bondi Pavilion Restoration and Conservation Project, Waverley Council is seeking to appoint a vibrant mix of retail businesses to operate from the iconic building from when it reopens.

Media release: To support the diverse and dynamic character of Bondi Beach, Waverley Council is inviting artists to submit their unique designs for the historic Bondi Beach Sea Wall.

News item: Stenciling with acclaimed local street artist Cam Scott aka Not Not is just one of the highlights of Waverley Council’s Winter School Holiday Program

Media release: Waverley Council is celebrating Bronte Ocean Pool’s link to defining moments in Olympic history with the unveiling this week at the pool of a photographic installation honouring local women Olympians Fanny Durack, Mina Wylie and Evelyn Whillier nee de Lacey.

Media release: Waverley Council today celebrated a major milestone in the Bondi Pavilion Restoration and Conservation Project, with Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, announcing that head contractor Buildcorp will commence building works in the coming days.

Media release: Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said each artist had a unique take on the 2020 Waverley Youth Art Prize theme ‘Framed’ which asked artists to create an artwork about someone inspiring.

Media release: Waverley Council and LGBTQ+ health organisation ACON are calling for community feedback on the shortlisted designs for the development of a site-specific public artwork in Marks Park, Tamarama.

Media release: The Waverley Home Library Service and 'Grab and Go' services are among the first to resume after restrictions on public gatherings lead to the closure of libraries and other public institutions across Australia.

Media release: Waverley Council is increasing access to secure overnight parking for Waverley residents with the introduction this month of a new residents’ parking pass for the Hollywood Avenue Car Park, Bondi Junction.

Media release: The Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel has approved Waverley Council’s development application to transform the heritage-listed building at Bondi Junction.

Media release: Waverley Council’s Small Grants Program will this financial year help support 22 unique community projects.

Media release: Authorities are urging people to stay out of the water over the next three days and avoid walking near surf-exposed areas.

Media release: Expressions of interest are now open for local businesses to partner with Waverley Council and Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce on the newly reimagined Bondi Festival in October 2020.

Media release: In line with the latest Public Health Orders, there is now managed access at Waverley’s beaches for a range of activities including walking, running, sunbathing, swimming and surfing. Our ocean pools are also now open for a maximum of 10 persons at any one time.

Media release: Waverley Council’s draft Cultural Plan is now open for public exhibition. The Plan is our vision for activation, participation and innovation for arts and culture in Waverley.

Media release: Waverley Council is inviting the community to provide its feedback about the proposed design for the new Bronte SLSC and community facilities building.

Media release: Waverley Council has signed the Safe Climate Declaration to actively reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and further prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Media release: Waverley Council is pleased to announce that Sculpture by Sea has signed a license agreement with the Council to remain in Bondi.

Media release: Following discussions on Monday 20 April with the Minister for Health and Medical Research, Brad Hazzard, the Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, today announced strict new ‘Swim & Go’ and ‘Surf & Go’ measures at Bondi and Bronte beaches and ‘Surf & Go’ at Tamarama Beach.

Media release: The building will be closed for three weeks while works are carried out.

Media release: In line with Australian Government announcements on social distancing, Waverley Council will today be closing all playgrounds and outdoor sporting facilities until further notice.

Media release: The closure of our beaches will allow the Council to plan ways it can comply with new restrictions around the number of people allowed at beaches in NSW at any one time.

Media release: It’s a gruelling 30km challenge on Sunday 15 March that pits some of Sydney’s fittest and fastest lifeguards against each other, all with the aim of raising funds for kids in need.

Media release: Waverley Council and LGBTQ+ health organisation ACON have reached another milestone in the Bondi Memorial Project through the commencement of design concept development for the site-specific public artwork.

Media release: Participating streets will be closed to traffic on Sunday afternoons to allow children and families to play and socialise safely.

Media release: Waverley Council staff were lucky to escape injury last week after the contents of their rubbish truck caught on fire during a routine collection.

Media release: Waverley Council in collaboration with Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club is celebrating the launch on Saturday 1 February of Access Bondi, a community inclusion initiative at Bondi Beach.

Media release: Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos and Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club president, Brent Jackson, have thanked the eastern suburbs community for their assistance and generosity during the ongoing NSW bushfire crisis.

Media release: Waverley Council has engaged the Australian Energy Foundation to provide free energy saving advice to residents.

Media release: Waverley Council has just completed its first roads made from recycled soft plastics, glass bottles and printer toner.

Media release: Waverley Council is helping spread the joy this holiday season with a festive lights community initiative, window display competition, Christmas carols in Oxford Street Mall and plenty more!

Media release: Waverley Council last night declared a State of Climate and Biodiversity Emergency that requests all levels of government to act now to protect our environment and community for future generations.

Media release: Waverley Council is joining the millions of people around the world observing international Human Rights Day today.

Media release: Community leaders gathered at Waverley Council chambers this morning to celebrate the launch of the Council’s Innovate Reconciliation (RAP) Plan.

Joint media release: Representatives from all three levels of Government in Australia came together today to officially open an 80km public walking track from Bondi Beach, around the harbour foreshore, all the way to Manly Beach.

Media release: Waverley Council has lodged a development application to restore the heritage building for use as a learning and innovation hub in the future.

Media release: As in previous years, Ranger patrols will also be increased during summer to more effectively enforce the restrictions and better educate visitors.

Media release: The 2019 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Awards were announced this morning at a breakfast event at North Bondi RSL, hosted by author, ABC broadcaster and literary champion Richard Glover.

Media release: Waverley Council is reducing traffic speeds from 50km/h to 40km/h along local roads as part of a road safety project.

Media release: We would like to update the community on how Council has progressed this much-anticipated project so far.

Media release: Greek artist Danai Nikolaidi-Kotsaki is taking part in Sculpture by the Sea as part of an initiative of the Mayor of Waverley, Councillor Paula Masselos and developed by the Hellenic Club of Sydney and members of the Greek Australian community.

Media release: Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, is calling on the state government to reverse its decision to privatisate the last remaining State Transit-operated bus regions in NSW.

Media Release: Council has extended 24/7 Alcohol Free Zones in force on its streets and footpaths in Bondi Junction and Bondi Beach.

Media release: Waverley Council has moved to immediately cease using glyphosate-based weedkillers such as Roundup in sensitive areas and phase out all use by 2020/21.

Media release: Almost 70,000 people are expected to visit Bondi Beach on Sunday, 8 September for Waverley Council’s 41st annual Festival of the Winds.

Media release: Waverley Council is building its first roads made from recycled soft plastics, glass bottles and printer toner.

Media release: Waverley Council’s outstanding achievement in the fields of renewable energy, sustainable transport and creativity have been recognised at a state and national level.

Media Release: Expressions of interest are now open for the Bondi Memorial Project at Marks Park, Tamarama.

News item: Our upgrade will deliver better access whilst retaining around 95% of green space.

Media release: Council is building a new playground and accessible pathway at Marks Park, Tamarama.

Media release: Waverley, Randwick City and Woollahra Councils’ Solar my School program wins the Local Government Professionals NSW Excellence Award for Environmental Leadership and Sustainability.

Media release: Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick councils have become the first councils in NSW to provide public on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

Media release: Learn what's allowed under the restrictions, and how Council helps conserve water.

Media release: An extended festival garden will feature new and expanded performance spaces, free roving performances and food trucks.

Media release: Waverley Council has launched round two of its free building efficiency and retrofit program.

Media release: Artists ages nine to 18 are encouraged to enter.

Media release: Have Your Say about our final design concept

Media release: Our concept design for the community village centre is open for public exhibition until 31 May.

Media release: Established in 2006, the Awards promote and acknowledge projects that conserve heritage listed properties and heritage conservation areas as well as excellence in contemporary design.

Media release: Waverley Council is providing more than 5000 free plants to 250 properties in Bronte and Tamarama to attract native wildlife back to the area.

Media release: The Nib awards a prize pool of $30,000 across four categories and is the only major national literary award presented by a local council.

Media release: Waverley Council has lodged its development application for the restoration of the iconic Bondi Pavilion.

Media release: Waverley Council will install a temporary street garden outside the Wayside Chapel Op Shop in North Bondi as part of a trial to reduce illegal dumping.

Media release: Waverley Council invites you to join us on our Walk for Respect on Sunday 3 March at Bondi Beach.

Media release: Waverley Council urges members of the public, in particular visitors to the area, to keep themselves safe and not swim outside patrolled hours.

Media release: Waverley Mayor, John Wakefield, last week wrote to the Minister for Planning, Anthony Roberts, asking that the demolition of the stadium does not proceeduntil the Minister has been able to correct any errors made in the issuing of the consent to date.