2016 Citizenship Awards

2016 Citizenship Awards

Woollahra Citizenship Awards Categories Citizen of the Year Award Recognises an individual who has demonstrated long-term commitment and devoted an exceptional amount of time, energy and passion to the local community.Community Cultural and Arts Award Recognises the work of an individual or group that has devoted time, energy and passion to the arts and culture in Woollahra.Contribution to the Natural Environment Award Recognises the work of an individual or group that has devoted time, energy and passion to the natural environment in Woollahra.Contribution to Community Award Recognises the work of an individual or group that has devoted time, energy and passion to either the local or international community.Senior’s Award Recognises the work of persons 65 years of age and over who have demonstrated long-term commitment and contribution to the community.Youth Award Recognises the work of persons under 25 years who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and contribution to the community.
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Community library marks new chapter for Darling Harbour

A striking circular building at Darling Harbour will house a new City of Sydney library for the area’s existing and incoming residents, following an agreement with Lendlease.
City of Sydney 14 Mar 2016
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Free plant giveaway fills the city in living colour

The City of Sydney will spread colour across the city today when it gives away thousands of beautiful blooms and plants from the stunning Living Colour summer displays.
City of Sydney 13 Mar 2016
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Free trees boost inner-city happiness

Newtown’s Eleanor Ryan starts every day with a meditation session next to her beloved Maple tree, one of 1,000 trees given away as part of the City of Sydney’s free tree giveaway this weekend.
City of Sydney 11 Mar 2016
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New signs wish all Sydneysiders bujari gamarruwa

New signs in the City of Sydney’s parks now welcome people with the words bujari gamarruwa, which means ‘good day’ in the language of the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal People of the…
City of Sydney 10 Mar 2016
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Free plant giveaway fills the city in living colour

The City of Sydney will spread colour across the city when it gives away thousands of beautiful blooms and plants from the stunning Living Colour summer displays.
City of Sydney 10 Mar 2016
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Sydney’s biggest ever Chinese New Year

More than one million visitors enjoyed more than 70 events during Sydney’s Chinese New Year Festival, confirming its stature as the largest and most successful outside Asia.
City of Sydney 10 Mar 2016
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Global leader helps build a stronger, more inclusive Sydney

One of the world’s most inspiring leaders, the former President of Ireland and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, will bring her expertise to the challenges of improving soci…
City of Sydney 9 Mar 2016
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People with disability taking active community roles

The City of Sydney and St Vincent de Paul Society are working together to help change the lives of people with a disability by increasing community ties.
City of Sydney 9 Mar 2016
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