News & Media

Media release: Expressions of interest are now open for local businesses to partner with Waverley Council and Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce on the newly reimagined Bondi Festival in October 2020.

Media release: In line with the latest Public Health Orders, there is now managed access at Waverley’s beaches for a range of activities including walking, running, sunbathing, swimming and surfing. Our ocean pools are also now open for a maximum of 10 persons at any one time.

Media release: Waverley’s ocean pools, playgrounds, outdoor gyms and sporting courts will be open from tomorrow, Friday 15 May.

Media release: Waverley Council’s draft Cultural Plan is now open for public exhibition. The Plan is our vision for activation, participation and innovation for arts and culture in Waverley.

Waverley Council would like to hear from you about our Autumn School Holiday program.

As Australians prepare for the Prime Minister Scott Morrison to tomorrow announce how Australia might further loosen COVID-19 restrictions, I urge the community to continue to observe all current restrictions in place.

Media release: Waverley Council is inviting the community to provide its feedback about the proposed design for the new Bronte SLSC and community facilities building.

Given the responsible conduct of swimmers and surf craft users over the past few days, water access is likely to be available for periods over the weekend.

Media release: Waverley Council has signed the Safe Climate Declaration to actively reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and further prepare for the impacts of climate change.

I would like to congratulate the Waverley community for embracing our strict ‘Swim & Go’ and ‘Surf & Go’ measures at our beaches.

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.