Woollahra Council Archives

Have you seen the draft design for the upgrade of Robertson Park Playground in Watsons Bay?

July 11, 2025

Woollahra Council is upgrading Robertson Park Playground to make it more accessible, inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. They’ve created a draft plan for the playground based on community feedback. The idea was to create a playground which can cater for kids in many different age groups and with differing abilities. Top of the list in what people asked for were more swings and new slides! People also asked for natural play features and more play equipment. Council listened to community feedback and created a draft which includes a range of play equipment, a bigger area, more challenging equipment for older…

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Community

Wadhangarii: a new public artwork in Bay Street, Double Bay

June 26, 2025

A stunning public artwork named Wadhangarii, the first commission in the Woollahra local area created by a First Nations artist, has been unveiled in Double Bay. The artwork has been placed at the end of Bay Street near the ferry wharf, Steyne Park playground and the popular harbour foreshore promenade. Wadhangarii, meaning Coastal Banksia in the language of the Dharawal People, was created by First Nations artist Penny Evans and commissioned by Woollahra Council as part of the Bay Street Pedestrian Upgrade Project funded by the NSW Government’s Public Spaces Legacy Program. The 3.8m high sculpture has been constructed using…

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Community

Woollahra Council Celebrates National Volunteer Week by Shining a Light on these Amazing Volunteers

May 16, 2025

As part of National Volunteer Week (19–25 May 2025), Woollahra Council is proudly celebrating the outstanding contributions of the more than 150 volunteers who support our local community all year round. These volunteers play a vital role across many areas—helping out in our libraries, contributing to exhibitions at the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, participating in environmental efforts through Bushcare and HarbourCare, and so much more. In 2024, the council also welcomed 68 corporate and community groups who generously gave their time to organise beach and park clean-ups, making a big impact on the health and beauty of our environment. Mayor…

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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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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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Community, Environment, Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

Five of Woollahra’s most splendid Significant Trees

February 15, 2024

Woollahra is home to some of Sydney’s most wonderful trees. The area’s rich heritage of private and publicly owned trees provide much of the beauty, character and history that makes the Woollahra local area such a desirable place to live. Some of the oldest and most unique trees are listed in the Woollahra councils Significant Tree Register (STR), to help them manage and protect them for future generations. Here are five stunning trees throughout the Woollahra council local area that are recorded on the Significant Tree Register. Paddington Street (between Elizabeth Street and Jersey Road), Paddington Paddington Street is an…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Top 5 spots to enjoy jacarandas

August 10, 2022

Our local area is beautiful at this time of year as jacarandas paint the streets purple. An iconic part of our landscape, these beauties bloom for only a few weeks each year – so get your cameras out before they are gone again! Here we share our local area’s top 5 jacarandas in the Woollahra Council area. 1. Oxford Street, corner of Glenmore Road The northern edge of Victoria Barracks is adorned by a row of stunning jacarandas. 2. Five Ways, Paddington Grab a table at one of Five Way’s famous cafes and soak in the purple splendour from all angles. 3….

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