Media Releases

Local communities are likely to be better understood and served by smaller councils which should be preferred in the interests of democratic government, according to a new paper by noted economist and Mosman Mayor Peter Abelson.

Mosman Art Gallery has recorded its most successful year ever following last month’s awarding of the 2016 International Prize for Video Art, which capped a string of achievements.

More than 140 students from five local schools have taken part in a range of Mosman Council-organised activities to raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of disability ahead of International Day of People with Disability on Saturday.

Mosman Council together with Ku-ring-gai and North Sydney Councils and Roads and Maritime Services is once again promoting the Plan B Drink Drive Campaign this festive season, commencing in December.

Mosman residents are being encouraged to share the gift of giving this holiday season by donating toys and books for the Mosman Christmas Gift Appeal.

The ‘wild things’ of rock and roll, the legendary UK band THE TROGGS of the hit single Wild Thing fame, are coming to visit the Wildthing exhibition at Mosman Art Gallery!

Launched in 2011, the Rapt Christmas decorating competition has become a tradition in Mosman’s business and retail precincts, creating a special experience for both locals and visitors to Mosman. Once again Mosman Council is seeking involvement of households in helping bring the spirit of Christmas to Mosman residential areas.

Mosman Council’s ever popular Children’s Fair returns to Allan Border Oval on Friday 28 October featuring new attractions to connect young children with the environment and animals.

Attendees at this year’s Mosman Address will enjoy a three-course dinner and drinks at The Bathers’ Pavilion, Balmoral’s iconic restaurant owned by multi-award winning chef Serge Dansereau.

Monday 10 October is World Mental Health Day and Mosman Council Youth Services are holding a “Market For Your Mind” to help raise awareness of mental health in the youth community. The Mosman Youth Forum, consisting of young Mosman residents, is helping to drive the project and have brought together youth and recreation services to join in the market.