Media Releases

One of the most coveted and longest running art awards for young people aged 12-21, more than 300 submissions were received from across NSW and interstate, with 208 works selected for exhibition and 20 prizes awarded to talented young artists.

Mosman Council has announced the successful applicant of the public tender for the next lease of the Balmoral Bathers’ Pavilion is incumbent Serge Dansereau.

Some of Australia’s leading architects gathered at the Mosman Art Gallery last night for the presentation of the Mosman Design Awards 2019. At the ceremony attended by Mosman Mayor Carolyn Corrigan, Councillors, industry guests and home owners, five awards were presented to four properties from a field of 18 nominations.

Mosman Youth Service volunteer groups just celebrated National Youth Week, hosting a carnival-style event called Raise the Youth where they shared their campaigns in environmental sustainability, nutrition, community gardening and music event management.

An interagency network is improving the approach by services in the lower north shore to the complex issues of domestic and family violence.

Mosman Council has launched a new service for young people aged 17-25 years called The Young Entrepreneurs’ Hub. The initiative is in response to findings from a recent survey of young people who live or work in Mosman, which found that education and employment are high priorities for them and they want more support in these areas.

Mosman Council has launched an innovative new project to improve pedestrian safety around local schools. Developed in conjunction with NSW police, it will target every school in the area over a three-year period, and involve Council rangers and police working together in a comprehensive education campaign followed by intensive periods of enforcement for both speeding and parking offences.

The author speaking program at Mosman’s Barry O’Keefe Library is off to a stellar start for 2019, and offers residents the opportunity to learn more about a variety of bestselling books from some of Australia’s leading authors.

Mosman Council is celebrating seniors as part of the 2019 NSW Seniors Festival in February with a program that offers something for everyone, and promises to keep senior residents busy, entertained and spoiled for choice.

One of Australia’s most remarkable women, Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD CVO, will share her personal experiences at a breakfast hosted by Mosman Council to celebrate International Women’s Day 2019.