Media Releases

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.

Mosman Mayor Cr Carolyn Corrigan, Australia Day Ambassador Dr Cindy Pan, Member for Warringah Tony Abbott, Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson and Mosman Councillors joined together for Mosman’s Australia Day Citizenship Ceremony, to celebrate 46 residents born in 18 different countries as new Australian citizens.

Mosman Council has today launched the 2019 Mosman Design Awards. Established in 2004 and held every two years, the Mosman Design Awards recognise outstanding contributions to the built environment and heritage in the Mosman area.

Mosman Art Gallery is pleased to present the work of award winning Melbourne artist Kate Shaw from 2 February – 24 March 2019. The video installation titled Continuum will be exhibited in The Cube, the Gallery’s dedicated space for video and experimental art.

More than 400 gifts were donated by local residents to the 2018 Mosman Christmas Gift Appeal for Bear Cottage, a home-like hospice dedicated to caring for children with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Rapt 2018 attracted 72 entries from businesses located along the Spit Road and Military Road retail precincts, in Bridgepoint, as well as along Avenue Road, Vista Street, Canrobert Street and in Myahgah Mews.

In February, Mosman Carers Group will celebrate 15 years of supporting Carers in Mosman. The group was formed to provide Carers with the opportunity to learn more about the valuable role they have undertaken looking after their loved ones as well as ensuring they learn how to take care of themselves.

On Monday 3 December from 6-8pm, Mosman Youth Service welcomes Lucille Shackleton, an Australian author, speaker and founder of the education and empowerment initiative Mem Valora.

Mosman Council will be launching a monthly Instagram competition from 1 December 2018, inviting members of the community to post significant or scenic snapshots of Mosman, its people and places.