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Join the community conversation and have your say about Mosman’s future.

Published On: August 22, 2024

Have your say on the future of Mosman and how to make the best of living in the LGA.

By STAFF REPORTERS

Mosman Council will be holding a series of ‘Community Conversations’ to seek further community input into the LGAs future.

Residents are invited to register for one of the small group sessions, scheduled at various times on 10 and 12 September, to provide input on how people live, play and connect in Mosman, and how to make the most of the area over the next decade.

Residents are invited to register for one of the small group sessions on September 10 and 12.

The conversations will inform the next Community Strategic Plan, MOSPLAN 2025-2035, due for adoption in June 2025.

Each Community Conversations event will be held at Mosman Civic Centre. Registrations are open until 6 September via their website.

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Library Enhancements

Barry O’Keefe Library will benefit from new shelving designed to enhance the experience for visitors coming to browse and borrow. The project will provide mobile shelving units, which can be reconfigured to suit a variety of layouts.

Installation is scheduled from Monday 2 to Wednesday 4 September. Access to the upper level of the library will be restricted during this time. The lower level of the library will remain open for browsing, studying, and computer and meeting room use.

Locations may change for some scheduled events.
For more information go to the website or call 9978 4090.

Barry O’Keefe Library will benefit from new shelving designed to enhance your browsing experience.

Container Deposits

A report on the Return and Earn NSW container deposit scheme shows more than half a million containers were recycled in the Mosman local government area in the six months to June 2024.

Aluminium was the most recycled material, followed by PET plastic and glass.

Eligible containers are worth 10 cents and individuals can keep the refund or donate it to a worthy cause.

Reverse vending machines and over-the-counter collection points can be located at the website.

Mosman residents are using the Return and Earn service in record numbers.

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E-waste Drop Off

Council’s next biannual e-waste drop-off event is happening on Sunday 25 August.

Residents can bring unwanted electronic goods and small electrical appliances to the Mosman Square Council car park between 9am and 4pm.

Items received will be recycled into new products, diverting materials from landfill where they could become environmentally toxic.

During the last event held in February, computers, TVs, other electrical items, and mobile phones were among the most contributed household items.

For more information go to the website.

Council’s next biannual e-waste drop-off event is happening on Sunday 25 August.

Art Highlights

Go behind the scenes and learn more about the artworks featured in this year’s Mosman Art Prize exhibition, through free highlights tours.

Participants can gain a deeper understanding of the intent of the artists and enjoy light refreshments following the tour.

Sessions are scheduled at Mosman Art Gallery on Sunday 25 August, from 2pm to 3pm, and Wednesday 18 September, from 6pm to 7pm. Bookings essential via the website.

The exhibition is open until 6 October and can be viewed during Gallery opening hours. Entry is free.

The 2024 Mosman Art Prize attracted 1,617 entries from across Australia with 88 paintings selected for finalist exhibition. Artists from all states and territories were selected as finalists.