News & Media

Media release: Waverley Council has adopted a Mayoral Minute calling on officers to investigate the expansion of the Council’s library services including adding an additional floor to Waverley Library.

Joint media release: UNSW is joining forces with Randwick City and Waverley Councils to establish a SkyParks garden at its Kensington campus.

Media release: Waverley Council has welcomed its new Artists in Residence to Bondi Pavilion in the lead-up to the community reopening of the newly restored heritage building in spring.

Media release: Waverley Council has unanimously adopted a Mayoral Minute instructing the Mayor to write to all NSW Upper House members and ask them to “categorically reject” the state government’s proposed developer contribution reforms.

Media release: Waverley Council has this month voted to investigate options for resurfacing Sydney’s famous Bronte Pool to make it safer for swimmers and better equipped to withstand hazardous surf conditions.

Road closures and special event clearways will be in place throughout the Sydney CBD and the Eastern Suburbs on Sunday 14 August 2022 for the World's Largest Fun Run, the City2Surf.

Media release: Waverley Council is preparing for a six-month trial to transform Hall Street into a pedestrian friendly space with outdoor dining, street gardens and creative lighting.

Media release: The Waverley Mayor told a recent Upper House inquiry that commuters are worse off under privatisation.

Media release: Waverley Council’s Chambers Refurbishment Project has progressed with Council last month voting to progress to detailed design following extensive consultation with the community and Councillors which resulted in changes to the initial concept.

Media release: The countdown is on to Waverley Council’s official reopening in spring of the legendary Bondi Pavilion.

Media release: The three-week, all-ages arts festival will take in various locations across Bondi from 1-17 July, celebrating local artists, immersive performance and more; all programmed for ultimate play.

News item: Lifeguards are urging people to stay safe this long weekend with surf and swell conditions expected to remain hazardous for coastal activities such swimming, boating and rock fishing.

MEDIA RELEASE: Waverley Council is inviting the community to join us on Tuesday 14 June for the official opening of the Bondi Junction Cycleway and Streetscape Upgrade (Bondi Road to St James Road section).

Media release: Waverley Council is awarding $43,938 in Small Grants to 14 individuals and organisations to help make Waverley an even better place for the community.

Waverley Council will be planting over 400 trees across Waverley’s parks and nature strips, thanks to $50,000 worth of funding from the NSW Government’s Greening our City Program – Cooler Streetscapes.

Media release: Waverley Council has awarded the license to operate the community radio studio at Bondi Pavilion to local broadcaster Eastside Radio 89.7FM.

Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club is set to be transformed after the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel approved Waverley Council’s development application

Waverley Council has announced the winners of the 2022 Waverley Youth Art Prize which this year saw young artists respond to the theme Science, Space and Future Stories.