News & Media

As Waverley Council prepares to provide access to the water at our beaches from tomorrow for the sole purpose of exercising, Mayor Paula Masselos reminds the community about our strict 'Swim & Go' and 'Surf & Go' measures.

As part of Waverley Council’s $1 million per month business relief package aimed at supporting small businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic, Council has partnered with the Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce to launch a Keep It Local initiative, aimed at rallying the community behind our beloved small businesses.

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.

It has been reported that Council is working on a proposal to reopen its beaches. I strongly reiterate that this is not the case.

I’d like to thank everyone who stayed at home over the long weekend and maintained social distancing when exercising in our public places.

News item: With many of us keen to stay physically and mentally fit right now, outdoor exercising can also be a great opportunity to explore other parts of Waverley if you cannot exercise at home. Escape the well-trodden paths and discover new jogging and walking routes on your daily workout. Here we've listed our top 5 favourite gems in Waverley to get you started!

On behalf of everyone at Waverley Council, I would like to wish our community a safe and happy Easter and Passover. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we’ll be spending these holidays, so it’s important that we continue to maintain our community connections during these challenging times.

News item: It is business as usual for the Waverley Council DA team who is continuing to assess and determine applications during the pandemic.

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

News item: a drastic reduction in litter in our parks and beaches and fewer cars on the road are just some of the unintended effects of COVID-19 restrictions in Waverley.

News item: Whether you’re at home with the family or you’re a lone rider, here’s our list of the top free things do this long weekend.

Seven new trees have been planted in Waverley Park to help provide habitat for native species and protect Council's Water Harvesting infrastructure under the sports field.

News item: The clinic in Park Drive North, Bondi Beach car park is expected to open tomorrow.

I would like to start by thanking the Waverley community for their acts of kindness during these unprecedented times and their overall civil and compliant behaviour.

News item: The St Vincent’s Hospital-run clinic will be open from 9am to 5pm seven days a week for those who meet the testing criteria.

News item: Waverley Library staff are continuing to provide welfare checks on registered clients of our Home Library Service to ensure they remain connected during this difficult time.

Message from the Mayor: Waverley Council is actively carrying out on-site inspections of backpackers and boarding house-type facilities and other residential properties of concern.

This is a message I did not want to have to share, but we now know Waverley Council currently has the highest number of COVID-19 cases in NSW, with 105 being recorded as at 8pm on 25 March.

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.