Media Releases

With pride and enthusiasm, up to 200 officers and sailors from training establishment HMAS Penguin today exercised their Freedom of Entry into the Municipality of Mosman.

Mosman Council is hosting a unique afternoon of inspiring films, performances and presentations which challenge common perceptions that dancing and creativity are only for the young.

Mosman Council’s Pet’s Day Out, a highlight event in all pet owner and lovers’ diaries, will be held during the Festival of Mosman 2017 on Sunday 22 October from 10am – 2pm on Mosman Square and Village Green.

Mosman Council will host breakfast at Mosman Art Gallery on Thursday 2 November for businesses interested in sharing their views on Mosman’s future.

The 2017 Mosman Art Prize – Australia’s oldest and most recognised local government art award – has been awarded to Indonesian-Australian artist, Jumaadi.

Mosman’s very own resident app, MyMosman, has been updated to expand its popular recreation sections, enabling users to see oval closures, more walks and cycling routes.

More than a thousand schoolchildren are expected to join other Mosman residents lining the streets for this year’s Festival of Mosman opening event, the HMAS Penguin Freedom of Entry parade. Students from all schools in the area have been invited to attend the event to cheer on Royal Australian Navy personnel as they march through the streets.

New Mayor Carolyn Corrigan has welcomed today’s official announcement of Mosman Council’s election results and her confirmation as Mosman’s popularly elected Mayor for the next Council term.

The 88 artworks to be exhibited as finalists for the 2017 Mosman Art Prize exhibition have been announced, including works by Anh Do, Wendy Sharpe, Clara Adolphs, Alan Jones and Khaled Sabsabi as well as Mosman artists Ken Done and Jumaadi.

Twenty eight community groups received a welcome boost to their programs and services through the presentation of community grants by Mosman Council.