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For any media enquiries relating to Waverley Council please call 9083 8125 or email media@waverley.nsw.gov.au

Media and Public Relations Officer 0416 075 532.


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""   Spotlighting Waverley’s brightest and best businesses
28 Aug 2024 | Council News

Entries for this year’s Brightest & Best Business Awards 2024 are now open and close on Monday, September 9.


" "   Waverley Presents: Authors at the Pavilion this Spring
27 Aug 2024 | Council News

This Spring, we are excited to present a series of exclusive book launches with fabulous authors, in partnership with Gertrude and Alice Bookstore Café.


""   A community conversation on end-of-life
20 Aug 2024 | Council News

Recently, the Dying to Know event was held in Waverley.  It was a valuable opportunity for community members to hear from a specialist panel in the end-of-life area and ask questions.


""   Riveting reads selected: Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Nib Award longlist released
08 Aug 2024 | Council News

A thrilling longlist has been announced for this year’s $40,000 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award.


""   New bike parking facility in Bondi Junction
06 Aug 2024 | Council News

If you’re commuting by bike in the east, you now have a more secure place to park your bike in Bondi Junction with the opening of the Syd Einfeld Drive Bike Parking facility.


""   Extended hours for a more vibrant, safer Oxford Street Mall at night
03 Aug 2024 | Media Release

In a move to bring to life the Oxford Street Mall at night and make it even safer, Waverley Council has voted to extend business opening hours until 3am.


""   New Bondi Junction bike parking a boost for cyclists, local economy and environment
02 Aug 2024 | Media Release

Sydney cyclists have a new facility to make their journeys in the east easier with secure parking for up to 51 bikes.


" "   The sun is setting on Solar my School
16 Jul 2024 | Council News

After 7 successful years, the Council-run Solar my School Program, which has helped hundreds of schools across New South Wales install solar power, is coming to its end, and what a wonderful initiative it has been!


  2024 judges announced for the $40,000 Mark & Evette Moran Nib Literary Award
16 Jul 2024 | Council News

Waverley Council has announced this year’s panel of judges, each with a wealth of experience to choose the winner of the $40,000 Literary Award.


" "   Art prize winners announced as Bondi Festival 2024 kicks off
10 Jul 2024 | Council News

Amid the excitement of the launch of Bondi Festival, Bronte Leighton-Dore was announced as winner of the 38th annual Waverley Art Prize.


  EV charging amps up in the East
09 Jul 2024 | Council News

Over 250 additional public electric vehicle chargers will be installed across Waverley, Randwick and Woollahra local government areas by the end of 2025 to cater to the demand of more charging stations.


" "   Bronte Pool closure - we're preparing for summer!
04 Jul 2024 | Council News

We want to keep Bronte Pool safe and functional as we look towards the fast-approaching summer season. The pool will be closing for planned maintenance during winter.


  Save the date for NSW local elections on 14 September 2024
03 Jul 2024 | Council News

The Waverley Council elections are on Saturday 14 September. Voting is compulsory.


" "   Fill your boots! Win a $1000 Westfield voucher to celebrate the imminent opening of the Boot Factory
02 Jul 2024 | Council News

Enter our competition and win one of two $1000 Westfield vouchers, to celebrate the imminent opening of the Boot Factory


" "   Waverley Art Prize 2024 finalists announced
13 Jun 2024 | Council News

On Friday 5 July 2024, Waverley Council’s Mayor Paula Masselos will officiate the 38th Waverley Art Prize with the announcement of the $15,000 Open Prize winner and launch of the finalist exhibition in Bondi Pavilion Gallery.


Waverley Youth Art Prize 2024   Waverley Youth Art Prize 2024 winners announced
11 Jun 2024 | Council News

Waverley Council was proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Waverley Youth Art Prize on 6 June, which this year saw young artists respond to the theme ‘Mysteries of the Deep’.


" "   A Place for Us - Creating space for community in Waverley
02 Jul 2024 | Council News

Community is at the heart of what Council do. Explore free community events happening across iconic Waverley spaces this winter!


""   Celebrate the wonders of the deep at our free World Ocean Day concert, Saturday 8 June
29 May 2024 | Council News

Join us for a free evening of live music with award-winning jazz vocalist Emma Pask, the Oriente Tres band and the Rose Bay Secondary College Jazz Band.


""   NSW turbocharges kerbside EV charging with 600+ new ports
28 May 2024 | Media Release

Motorists in Waverley will benefit from the largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in the country.


""   Development application approved and grant funding announced for Bronte Surf Life Saving Club
14 May 2024 | Media Release

Waverley Council is delighted to announce that the revised development application (DA) for Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Community Facilities has been approved by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel.


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Media and Public Relations Officer
Phone Number: 0416 075 532
Email: media@waverley.nsw.gov.au