News & Media

Waverley Council held its biannual Local Hero Awards ceremony to celebrate the work of its volunteers and community heros. Winners have been announced across six award categories.

News item: Waverley Council is proud to announce that last night Emily Scott was appointed its new General Manager.

News item: Following consultation and the development of concept plans, grant funding to the value of $100,000 was received in February 2019 from the State Governments, Stronger Communities Fund, to upgrade the play space.

Media release: A reminder to register for tomorrow's inaugural Bondi Innovation Forum

Bondi Festival launches its program today with over 30 live shows featuring some of Australia’s favourite artists, as well as revealing a surprise international act that offers an intimate fireside experience on the beach at night.

Media release: Plans are underway by Waverley Council to construct a new purpose-built first aid and incident management facility at Bondi Beach.

Media release: Having established a highly successful partnership setting up and managing one of Australia’s busiest COVID-19 testing clinics at Bondi Beach, St Vincent’s Hospital is now offering Waverley Council frontline staff the chance to join their vaccination program immediately.

Council is seeking feedback from the community about beach volleyball at Tamarama and Bondi beaches.

Media release: Australia’s brightest minds will converge on Bondi Beach on Thursday 27 May for the inaugural Bondi Innovation Forum held by Waverley Council in partnership with Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce and the Bondi Innovation Alliance.

If you are a sole trader, the owner of a small business or a not-for-profit organisation in NSW, you may be eligible for a small business fees and charges rebate of $1,500.

Update: Waverley Council has not received a Development Application (DA) for the proposal for Bondi Beach.

Media release: Waverley Council in partnership with Tamarama Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) will on Monday 3 May mark the start of the restoration and upgrade of the iconic surf club building with head contractor Lloyd Group and Chrofi Architects.

Media release: Waverley Council has endorsed its new Open Space and Recreation Strategy for its almost 80 parks and reserves and associated facilities such as sporting grounds, playgrounds and walking tracks.

Media release: Waverley Council is tomorrow celebrating the completion of its streetscape and safety upgrade of Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach, home to the iconic Bondi Icebergs.

Media release: Waverley Council is set to beautify one of Sydney’s first villages as part of a streetscape upgrade that will breathe new life into historic Charing Cross.

The inaugural Waverley Arts and Culture Plan has been endorsed by Council and will provide a roadmap to bringing vibrant, creative and inclusive activities to life.

Media release: Waverley Council today marks the start of its heritage restoration and upgrade of the Boot Factory building in Bondi Junction with its head contractor Lloyd Group.

Media release: Waverley Council in partnership with the Bondi & District Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the 2021 launch of Bondi Festival from 25 June – 11 July 2021 on the shores of Bondi Beach.

Media release: The Nib Award is Waverley Council’s annual celebration of the best research-based writing and is Australia’s only major national literary award of its kind presented by a local council.

News item: Waverley Council is currently seeking expressions of interest from community members to join our Access and Inclusion Advisory panel