Willoughby City Council

Why is binning batteries dangerous? 🔥 Batteries can spark and cause fires, especially in waste collection trucks. Lithium and button batteries are particularly risky. Protect your home and our community—never bin your batteries!
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Spring has well and truly sprung! With the warmer temperature, now is the perfect opporunity to head outside and observe the abundance of plant and animal life around us. Join thousands of other nature enthusiaists around the Southern Hemisphere to discover and document wild organisms living around you. Find out more about the Great Soutern BioBlitz here. https://bit.ly/3Mwj2f7

🌳 "Trees have superpowers... They make you feel happy.”
Dr. Sarah Brikké explores the intricate connections between human well-being and the natural world. She underscores how experiencing nature enriches our lives, advocating for action towards a sustainable and harmonious relationship with our planet.

Watch her full presentation here: https://youtu.be/MWMp-hUsqDk

This is part of the 'Canopy of Life' Tree Festival Symposium, hosted by Willoughby City Council, to highlight the importance of trees within our community.

Discussion Question: How have trees positively impacted your health and wellbeing?
Comment below 👇

Healing With Nature

Be a lucky guest to the opening of the ‘Sacred Grove in your street’ art exhibition, where nature and creativity beautifully converge. Experience a captivating array of artworks celebrating the wonder of trees.
Enjoy an evening of inspiration and reflect on the profound relationship between trees and humans.
Registrations essential and limited to Willoughby City Council residents.
https://bit.ly/3XfrFQ2

www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au

💥 6 Weeks of Fitness for $60! 💥
Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to start your fitness journey! For just $60, you’ll get 6 weeks of unlimited access to Willoughby Leisure Centre's Health Club and group fitness classes. Plus, our member care program ensures you get a tailored fitness plan just for you.
Why wait? Start today! https://bit.ly/3AQhDNV
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🌿 Join us for the MOSAIC Indigenous Bushwalk 2024! 🌿
Experience the beauty of local bushland through the lens of Indigenous knowledge on this special guided walk. Learn about native plants, their traditional uses, and the deep connection between Country and culture. This is a unique opportunity to explore nature while gaining insight into the rich heritage of the land we live on.
📅 Date: 26 September 2024
📍 Location: Harold Reid Reserve
🕒 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Don't miss out—secure your spot now! 👉 https://bit.ly/3XKK9t9

Spring is the perfect time to start your compost journey. 🧤♻️🍎 Learn how to turn your kitchen scraps into nutritious compost for your plants, by joining this webinar hosted by Compost Revolution. It will teach you everything you need to set up composting, bokashi and worm farms for all types of households. 🌱
https://bit.ly/3ANbgLf

🚨 W**d Alert: Corky Passionfruit
Meet the corky passionfruit (Passiflora suberosa), a tricky vine that’s been spreading across Willoughby. Keep an eye out for this one—it’s not your regular passionfruit!

🌱 What to Look For:
Stems: Corky bark on older stems, with a purplish tinge before they mature.
Leaves: Deeply lobed with pointed tips, but sometimes without lobes.
Flowers: Tiny, pale green, and unique—no petals!
Fruit: Small, round, and turns purple-black when ripe.

🍃 Important Note: The fruit is poisonous, even when ripe, so avoid snacking while you pull this w**d!

🌧️ Best Removal Tips: Hand-pull this vine after rain when the soil is moist. Be careful not to break the stem above the roots—use a trowel if needed.
Stay vigilant, and let's keep our bushland healthy! 🌿

Read more > https://bit.ly/3ZjAwDh.
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Australia is experiencing a biodiversity crisis and the most extensive wildlife losses are occurring in our backyards. Learn about urban rewildling and what is being done to restore wildlife in our cities from Dr Patt Finnerty of the University of Sydney. This event is part of a series of talks called 'Wild Stories', which aims to highlight our local wildlife and promote our connections to nature.
https://bit.ly/4cMaH1y

🚨 Remember to vote this Saturday for the 2024 NSW Local Government Elections
🗳️ Voting is compulsory!
For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/3XAD9iQ or call 1300 135 736.

Polling Day Locations
St Paul's Anglican Church Hall - 1-5 View St, Chatswood
Chatswood/Willoughby Uniting Church - 10 Clanwilliam St, North Willoughby
Salvation Army Hall - Cnr Archer St & Johnson St, Chatswood
Chatswood Public School - 5 Centennial Av, Chatswood


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🌿 Floating Landcare Adventure to Mackerel Beach 🛥️
What a perfect day it was for our Willoughby Bushcare volunteers! A group of six hopped on the bus, then set sail across Pittwater to the beautiful and secluded Mackerel Beach. They joined forces with volunteers from NPWS and the local Mackerel Beach Bushcare group for a day of w**ding and conservation.
Armed with tree poppers and determination, they tackled three main w**ds: cobblers pegs, cassia, and the tricky green cestrum. By the end of the day, they removed 19 bags full of w**d seeds—making a real difference in protecting this unique area!
A huge thank you to Bettina from NPWS, the Mackerel Beach Bushcare group, and the boat driver Brett for making this Floating Landcare day such a success. 🌱💪
https://bit.ly/4dymPEy
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Ask R U OK? because a conversation could change a life. You don’t need to be an expert to have an R U OK? Conversation. Listening and giving someone your time might be just what they need to help them through. Your genuine support can make a difference. Learn more at ruok.org.au

🎨 Get ready to witness the transformation of our community space as art comes to life this September and October! Over the course of several weeks, a vibrant large-scale artwork will be created before your eyes, turning everyday walls into extraordinary canvases.🎉

🌿 At Artarmon on Elizabeth Street, Sydney artist MAN.De - Mandy Schöne-Salter work is known for its dynamic energy and connection to the local environment, and this mural promises to be a stunning homage to the community’s spirit and natural surroundings.
Mandy - https://www.mandyschoenesalter.com/

As Mandy’s artwork take shape over the weeks, you are invited to drop by and watch the process unfold. See how the artist work, feel the excitement in the air, and become part of the creative journey. The culmination of this artistic endeavour will be a celebration event where the entire community is invited to gather, meet the artist, and witness the grand unveiling of this stunning mural.

Read more > https://www.emergefestival.com.au/Events/2024-program/Emerge-Murals-2024

Would you like to try tai chi?
Council is running free tai chi classes in Muston Park on Thursdays from 11am. Led by an experienced instructor classes are suitable for all levels. Spots are limited, so bookings are essential.
Sign up here > https://bit.ly/4cQuQnB

Did you know that Willoughby City Council residents can buy quality solar products at a special price? ☀️☀️☀️ Join the 3.5 million Aussies that are reaping the benefits of having solar on their roof. 🔌💡
https://bit.ly/428YHDi

🚴Have Your Say on Willoughby City Council's Draft Cycling Strategy and Action Plan 2034! 🚴
We’re updating our 2017 Bike Plan and need your input to shape the future of cycling in our community. The new Cycling Strategy and Action Plan 2034 outlines priorities to improve cycling infrastructure, micromobility, and integrated transport across Willoughby over the next decade.

📅 Join our public engagement session:
Monday, 30 September 2024 🕖 7 PM - 9 PM 📍 Zenith Theatre and Convention Centre, Chatswood. Registration required via HYS page.

🔗 Share your feedback by completing our secure survey by Sunday, 20 October 2024 https://bit.ly/4gejWdO

🚧 Road Closures for Crane Installations at Chatswood Chase 🚧
As part of the Chatswood Chase Redevelopment works, multiple tower cranes will be installed at various stages of the project.
Road Closures:

🔹 Archer Street (between Victoria Avenue and Wattle Lane/Malvern Avenue):
📅 10 pm Friday, 13 September – 10 pm Sunday, 15 September (48 hours continuous).

We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to enhance Chatswood Chase. Please plan your travel accordingly and follow all detour signs. Thank you for your cooperation! 🚧🔧

Image credit: Chatswood Chase website

🌞 Share the Power - Unlocking Shared Rooftop Solar for Apartments! 🌞
Think solar is just for standalone houses? Think again! 🏢✨ Learn from SolShare who is making rooftop solar accessible for apartment residents. They'll show you a few case studies and bust myths along the way.
Register now and bring solar to your apartment building! 🌍💡
https://bit.ly/3Zsluev

Share the power - Shared solar for apartments webinar Find out more about SolShare, which allows multiple apartments in the same building to share a single rooftop solar PV system.

Chatswood StreetFair is back on TODAY from 10am to 6pm, and it's bigger and better than ever! 🎨🍴🎠 Experience the colourful community parade, live entertainment, and over 140 unique stalls. The parade starts at 10:30am – see you there for a day of fun and festivities! What to know more click here https://bit.ly/3Mh2CHa

Pre Polling Locations for the 2024 NSW Local Government Elections
📅 Saturday, 7 September to Friday 13 September

St Paul's Anglican Church Hall - 1-5 View St, Chatswood
Chatswood/Willoughby Uniting Church - 10 Clanwilliam St, North Willoughby

🗳️ Voting is compulsory
For more info, visit: elections.nsw.gov.au/lge24 or call 1300 135 736.


https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Council-meetings/Local-Government-elections

🚨 Exciting News!🚨
Last month, Council’s Natural Assets Officer got creative by using reading glass lenses over wildlife cameras to get up-close and personal with our local fauna! 📸🦘 After a month of recording, he retrieved the cameras and were thrilled with the results. Highlights included a Long-nosed Bandicoot🐾 , a Swamp Wallaby joey 🦘, a White-browed Scrub-wren🐦 , and a female Variegated Fairy-wren🐦 . Thanks to this simple modification, we captured sharper details of our native wildlife, things we rarely see at such close range!

With these promising results, our bushland team have a new method for taking even closer photos and videos of our cute critters! 🐨 📸

🚧 Road Closure Alert
Get ready for an amazing time at the Chatswood StreetFair tomorrow! 🎉 Starting from midnight tonight, certain roads around Chatswood CBD will be closed to pave the way for our fabulous StreetFair extravaganza.
For more information visit: https://bit.ly/44xgp3d

Please be advised that the Customer Service Centre will be closed between 9:00 am and 10:45 am on Tuesday, 10 September, 2024.
Don't worry, you can still reach our out-of-hours service by calling (02) 9777 1000 during this time. 📞

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