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For any media enquiries relating to Waverley Council please call 0416 075 532 or email media@waverley.nsw.gov.au.


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""   Beaches to reopen Friday 18 February
17 Feb 2022 | Council News

UPDATE: Bondi, Tamarama Bronte beaches will be reopening at 6am tomorrow, Friday 18 February, when patrols commence for the day.


""   A Message from the Mayor
17 Feb 2022 | Council News

On behalf of everyone at Waverley Council, I would like to express my condolences to the family of the man killed in yesterday’s shark attack at Little Bay.


""   Beaches closed today, Thursday 17 February
17 Feb 2022 | Council News

Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte beaches are closed today following yesterday's fatal shark attack at Little Bay.


""   Expansion of Residential Parking Scheme
17 Feb 2022 | Council News

News item: Waverley Council is inviting the community to provide feedback about proposed changes to parking in parts of Bondi and Tamarama.


""   Bondi Women in Business online breakfast with the Mayor this Friday
16 Feb 2022 | Council News

Register now for this networking event presented by the Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce and the Mayor of Waverley.


""   Economic recovery during COVID
16 Feb 2022 | Media Release

Media release: Waverley Council is helping our economy remain healthy by supporting our local businesses wherever we can.


""   Councillor Paula Masselos and Councillor Elaine Keenan re-elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor
11 Jan 2022 | Media Release

Media release: Mayor Masselos will hold office until 19 September 2023.


" "   Mayoral Election – Monday 10 January 2022
06 Jan 2022 | Council News

An extraordinary meeting of Waverley Council will be held at Waverley Council Chambers, Cnr Paul Street and Bondi Road, Bondi Junction at 7pm, Monday 10 January 2022, to elect a Mayor and Deputy Mayor.


""   Waverley Council election results declared 
24 Dec 2021 | Council News

The NSW Electoral Commission has this week declared the results of the Waverley Council election held on Saturday 4 December 2021.


" "   Customer Service Centre will be closed Thursday 23/12 morning for deep cleaning
22 Dec 2021 | Council News

Our Customer Service Centre in Spring Street will be closed in the morning of Thursday 23/12 for deep cleaning following a confirmed case of COVID-19. For any Council related enquiries, Customers are advised to call 9083 8000 or email info@waverley.nsw.gov.au


Imagine of young Aghani boy waving to camera while enjoying a picnic at Biddigal Reserve, North Bondi   Waverley Council welcomes new arrivals from Afghanistan to iconic Bondi Beach
15 Dec 2021 | Council News

The Council hosted a picnic day for families and individuals who have recently settled in Australia after being evacuated from the conflict in Afghanistan.


Nib logo (red background, white text)   2021 Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award winners announced
24 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Media release: Queensland’s Luke Stegemann won the Mark and Evette Moran Literary Award, and accompanying $20,000 prize, for his work Amnesia Road: Landscape, violence and memory (NewSouth Publishing).


Image of shoppers walking past planter boxes installed outside cafes along the Bronte Road village shops   Beautifying our villages
22 Nov 2021 | Council News

News item: Waverley Council is installing planter boxes at various locations across the LGA as part of a village beautification initiative.


Black and white historical sketch of the Great Synagogue, Bon Accord Avenue, Bondi Junction. Credit: Waverley Library   Waverley Council adopts International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism
19 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Media release: It follows a Notice of Motion put forward at the November Council meeting.


""   Graffiti incident at Bondi Beach
18 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Media statement: Waverley Council has no tolerance for acts of vandalism in our public places


Image of NYE fireworks on the Sydney Harbour Bridge with the colours of the fireworks reflected in the harbour which is dotted with boats   New Year's Eve at Dudley Page Reserve
17 Nov 2021 | Council News

Secure your tickets now to our family-friendly event


" "   Discover your local community with ‘Discover Waverley’
15 Nov 2021 | Council News

Waverley Council has upgraded its interactive online mapping tool, called ‘Discover Waverley’, to provide residents with 24/7 improved access to information about a range of local community information and services.


Image of War Memorial Hospital building (two-storey mansion with balcony on the left) and single-level building to the right   Have Your Say about the Uniting War Memorial Hospital site
12 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Media release: Waverley Council is inviting the community to provide feedback about the War Memorial Hospital Birrell Street Planning Proposal.


Image of large Norton Bay fig in Centennial Park   Protection of Centennial Parklands
11 Nov 2021 | Media Release

Media release: Waverley Council wants parklands trusts to remain independent to preserve and protect independent local governing authorities of public parklands in NSW.


Image of the Bondi Memorial, a red travertine sculpture in the shape of six tiered levels or steps each representing a band in the pride flag. Behind the sculpture is natural coastland shrubs and a view towards Bronte and Clovelly.   A step towards healing and justice
05 Nov 2021 | Council News

Waverley Council welcomes the announcement of the establishment of a judicial inquiry into historical gay and transgender hate crimes.


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