Media Releases

Read the latest news and media releases below. You can also read archived media releases from 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006.

If you would like future Media Releases emailed to you, email rebecca.hill@willoughby.nsw.gov.au, stating your name, company and position.

05 May

Sing in Harmony at MOSAIC - 21 May 2012
Now is the Time for Shine - 17 May 2012
Talks@Willoughby presents Hideo Dekura - Encyclopedia of Japanese Cuisine - 15 May 2012
Renters’ Market - 14 May 2012
Inaugural Better Business Awards Event - Early Bird Tickets Now Available - 11 May 2012
Join the fun at the Child and Family Expo - 9 May 2012
Talks@Willoughby presents Susanna de Vries Royal Mistresses - 8 May 2012
i Recycle my e-Waste - 2 May 2012

04 April

Launch of new tourism campaign for Chatswood: It all starts at Chatswood - 1 May 2012
Talks@Willoughby presents Linda McCreath on Australian Migration Law - 30 Apr 2012
Teens battle for street dance supremacy at Chatswood Youth Centre - 30 Apr 2012
National Simultaneous Storytime 2012 - 27 Apr 2012
Talks@Willoughby with Joanne Fedler: The Reunion - 27 Apr 2012
Think Outside The Book for Library and Information Week 2012 - 27 Apr 2012
Child and Family Expo 2012 - 26 Apr 2012
Inaugural Better Business Awards: Vote for your favourite Better Business and Win - 24 Apr 2012
Surviving the HSC with Willoughby City Library - 24 Apr 2012
Willoughby Symphony Choir presents The Crucifixion - 24 Apr 2012
Willoughby Heritage Awards 2012 Winners Announced - 19 Apr 2012
Discover volunteering opportunities in your neighbourhood - 18 Apr 2012
Popular Romance Writing Workshop returns - 18 Apr 2012
Celebrate with the Willoughby Band champions - 12 Apr 2012
Listen to Shellie’s Story at the Zenith Theatre - 11 Apr 2012
Imagine. Create. Inspire. National Youth Week returns for 2012 - 10 Apr 2012
Talks@Willoughby with Indira Naidoo: The Edible Balcony - 4 Apr 2012
Calling all students for the annual Bingara Exchange - 3 Apr 2012

03 March

ShoreFest wins Best Event - 3 Apr 2012
Renovator’s Delight - 28 Mar 2012
Second Hand Saturday at a Garage Near You - 27 Mar 2012
Celebrate Willoughby’s ‘Innovation and Invention’ at the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival - 26 Mar 2012
Chemical CleanOut Congratulations - 26 Mar 2012
Kids Klub offers plenty of fun and games this April - 26 Mar 2012
The Concept behind The Concourse – a new exhibition at The Art Space - 26 Mar 2012
Chatswood Library on The Concourse – a great success - 22 Mar 2012
High demand drives second Driver Safety Workshop - 22 Mar 2012
Clue: Heathen puts silver in pan? Answer: Pagan Discover Cryptic Crosswords at Chatswood Library - 21 Mar 2012
Sophie Rowell and Willoughby Symphony create A Little Night Music - 19 Mar 2012
New online ebook service for Willoughby Library patrons - 16 Mar 2012
Share in the history of Willoughby’s Bicentennial Banners - 16 Mar 2012
Castle Cove’s Watermark wins excellence award - 15 Mar 2012
The Willis Recreation and Sports Centre receives three Rs: Refurbishments, Repairs, Revitalisation - 15 Mar 2012
Chinese Book Selection Online Voting: A National Year of Reading event - 14 Mar 2012
Snap up a bargain at Library’s Book Sales - 14 Mar 2012
Sunshine to Light the Way in Willoughby - 13 Mar 2012
Talks@Willoughby with Judy Nunn Tiger Men - 13 Mar 2012
Still Life in Landscape – Success of first art-in-progress exhibition on The Concourse - 12 Mar 2012
Willoughby teens invited to read up - 12 Mar 2012
Quirky stories and hilarious antics - Stage Fright! comes to the Zenith Theatre - 8 Mar 2012
Youth invited to ‘bust a groove’ at free dance workshops - 8 Mar 2012
Get Unplugged This Earth Hour - 7 Mar 2012
Calling all Budding Authors - 6 Mar 2012
Ladies and Gentlemen, please take your seats - 1 Mar 2012

02 February

Fridge Buyback Saves Seniors Millions on Power Bills - 29 Feb 2012
Willoughby Council announces revitalisation of The Willis Recreation and Sports Centre - 29 Feb 2012
Willoughby Heritage Awards 2012: Entries Close Soon - 29 Feb 2012
Willoughby Leisure’s Heidi is a winner - 29 Feb 2012
Talks@Willoughby with Cecile Yazbek - Mezze to Milk Tart - 27 Feb 2012
Willoughby students showcase their skills at Smart Expression: HSC Art - 27 Feb 2012
Willoughby Celebrates Harmony Day – Everyone Belongs - 22 Feb 2012
Pledge to be ClimateClever - 16 Feb 2012
Award winning Emily comes to the Zenith Theatre - 15 Feb 2012
Council Calls for Help to Clean Up Willoughby - 15 Feb 2012
Inaugural International Women’s Day Breakfast - 15 Feb 2012
Get ready to shimmy and shake the night away at Dance to the Nines - 14 Feb 2012
A modern edge on a classic tale – Hamlet comes to the Zenith Theatre - 13 Feb 2012
Improvisers compete for top title at the Zenith Theatre - 10 Feb 2012
Willoughby Celebrates Seniors Week - 10 Feb 2012
Promote your business with The Loop - 9 Feb 2012
Make a Book Children’s Craft Activity: A National Year of Reading event - 8 Feb 2012
Stay safe on the road with Willoughby City Council - 8 Feb 2012
Willoughby Wasting Away - 6 Feb 2012
Author Panel Discussion: A National Year of Reading event - 1 Feb 2012

01 January

Chatswood After School Care: 2012 vacancies available - 30 Jan 2012
East Chatswood service centre found in breach of development consent - 30 Jan 2012
Willoughby Council continues to combat parking abuse - 30 Jan 2012
Netball volunteer named Willoughby Citizen of the Year - 27 Jan 2012
Talks@Willoughby with Arwa El Masri - 27 Jan 2012
Romance Writing Workshop: A National Year of Reading event - 25 Jan 2012
Chatswood Mall Market returns - 25 Jan 2012
Willoughby City Library to launch the National Year of Reading 2012 - 25 Jan 2012
Bush Poetry for the Folks of Willoughby - 24 Jan 2012
Willoughby Historical Society to meet at Chatswood Library on The Concourse - 24 Jan 2012
Leading cellist joins Willoughby Symphony for Enigma Variations - 16 Jan 2012
Paper Now - Exhibition at Incinerator Art Space - 13 Jan 2012
Talks@Willoughby with Andrew Tink Lord Sydney: The Life and Times of Tommy Townshend - 12 Jan 2012
Celebrate Australia Day on The Concourse - 11 Jan 2012
Chatswood Library is a hit with community - 10 Jan 2012
Council’s land purchase ensures protection of open space - 4 Jan 2012
Willoughby Symphony returns in 2012 for a Symphonic Odyssey - 4 Jan 2012
Willoughby Celebrates Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon - 3 Jan 2012