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Waverley Community Awards – Nominations Now Open

February 18, 2025

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond for the Waverley community? Now is the time to celebrate their dedication and hard work by nominating them for the 2025 Waverley Community Awards! These prestigious awards recognize individuals and groups who are making a meaningful impact in our local community. Held every two years, the Waverley Community Awards shine a light on those who demonstrate generosity, leadership, and a strong commitment to community service. This is your chance to acknowledge the selfless efforts of community members who contribute their time and skills to making Waverley a better place to live,…

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Environment, Free

Recycle It Saturday is Back

November 14, 2024

Recycle It Saturday: A Collaborative Recycling Initiative for Waverley, Woollahra, and City of Sydney Residents If you’re looking for an easy and environmentally-friendly way to get rid of unwanted household items, mark your calendars for Recycle It Saturday! This popular event, a collaboration between Waverley, Woollahra, and the City of Sydney councils, offers local residents a straightforward way to recycle, donate, and dispose of various items in a hassle-free, drive-through format. Here’s everything you need to know to make the most of Recycle It Saturday: Event Details Who Can Participate? Recycle It Saturday is open exclusively to residents of Waverley,…

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Community, Events

Waverley Presents: Authors at the Pavilion this Spring

September 2, 2024

This Spring, the Bondi Pavilion is are excited to present a series of exclusive book launches with fabulous authors, in partnership with Gertrude and Alice Bookstore Café. Find out more about each of the events and links to sign up. 10 September, Markus Zusak: Three Wild Dogs and the Truth Markus Zusak is the international bestselling author of six novels, including The Messenger, Bridge of Clay, and The Book Thief – one of the most loved books of the twenty-first century and a New York Times bestseller for more than a decade. Join the remarkable Markus Zusak in conversation with interviewer, presenter and lover of…

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Playgroups

Storytime at Wairoa Community Centre Playgroup

June 14, 2024

Join Bondi Beach Playgroups, Waverley Library and Waverley Council’s Community Programs for this special Story & Rhyme Time. Experience the benefits of playgroup for quality play, access to information and community resources, and creating a connected and resilient community in which children and families can thrive. This session is for families with babies and toddlers aged 0 – 2 years. For further information contact 9083 8936 Visit the event website: www.eventbrite.com.au Date and time: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM AEST Location: Wairoa Community Centre Hall, 67 Wairoa Avenue North Bondi, NSW 2026 Cost: Free  

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Pets

Dog Training day at Barracluff Park, North Bondi

June 12, 2024

Unleash your dog’s potential, in a positive, fun way at Waverley Council’s Dog Training Day. Expert advice on positive pooch socialisation. Training any dog to be well behaved and confident requires hard work, diligence, and commitment. We want all dogs to be the best version of themselves, and with helpful advice, training tips and a supportive community, we can create the best mannered and socialised pooches in Sydney! Join Waverley Council at one of four upcoming information sessions, designed especially for current (and future) dog owners on the topic of responsible dog ownership. These free sessions will take place in…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Waverley Council is asking for community feed back, Have your say.

June 1, 2024

Attention Waverley Community, have your say because  your Opinion Matters! Waverley Council is excited to invite you to provide feedback on several upcoming projects: Facelift for Scott St Reserve: Help the Waverley Council to revitalise Scott St Reserve! Share your ideas and preferences to ensure the upgrades align with the needs and desires of our community. Click here to for more information and to have your say www.haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au Updating Play Equipment in Sir Thomas Mitchell Reserve: The council is committed to ensuring safety and fun for all at Sir Thomas Mitchell Reserve. Join the local community in bringing the play…

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Business & Career, Inspiration

Waverley Council’s Small grants program

March 16, 2024

If you are working on a project that will benefit the local community, environment, or streets and need some help, Waverley’s Small Grants Program might be an option for getting the support you need. Application process Applying for a Waverley Small Grant just got a whole lot easier! Council now uses the popular Smarty Grants online system to manage applications and reporting. The system will assist you in completing your grant application accurately and enable you to view and track your application. Some of the features of SmartyGrants are: Save your application progress and return to complete your application at…

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What to do

Recycle It Saturday

February 21, 2024

Recycle It Saturday makes it easy for Sydney, Woollahra and Waverly Council residents to recycle tricky household items. Drive and drop off clothes in great condition, old electronics, small metal items, bicycles, polystyrene, x-ray scans and more. Quarterly, free. Recycle It Saturday is a partnership between City of Sydney, Waverley Council and Woollahra Municipal Council. The council  can only accept items from residents who live in these local council areas. Bring identification with proof of your address. You may be asked for this before we can accept your items. Prepare and separate your items using old cardboard boxes Before you…

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Parks & Playgrounds

A new chapter in the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Community Facilities upgrade project

August 10, 2023

Waverley Council is advising the community that the updated development application (DA) for the Bronte Surf Club and Community Facilities upgrade project has been formally submitted. The DA is now live to view on Council’s DA Tracker using reference number DA-455/2022 and will be assessed by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel [the approval authority]. Warren and Mahoney Architects completed the updated design for the proposed upgrade which responds to feedback from the approval authority and the Design Excellence Advisory Panel*. WAM designed the new Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club and Beach Amenities and has experience in high-profile community…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Return of iconic Bondi Festival serves arts, comedy and culture feast this Winter

May 19, 2023

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce the return of the much-loved Bondi Festival, boasting an astonishing arts line-up that’s bolder and better than ever before, with world-class theatre, comedy,  cabaret and interactive experiences, from Friday 30th June to Sunday 16th July 2023.  Returning to its spiritual home at the newly refurbished Bondi Pavilion (as well as various locations  around Bondi), the 17-day, all-inclusive festival will have family-friendly shows and adults-only options. Alongside the world-class arts line up, visitors can also enjoy Bondi’s famous ice-skating rink  and the legendary Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel; a 32-metre-high ride with 360-degree views of the …

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