Eastern Suburbs Mums

Coogee Beach closed after unknown debris found washed ashore

October 15, 2024

Sydney’s Coogee Beach is closed until further notice after Randwick Council Lifeguards this afternoon, Tuesday 15 October, discovered mysterious, black, ball-shaped debris washed along the length of the beach. Randwick City Council environmental officers have collected samples for testing and reported the incident to the EPA and Beachwatch NSW. Council also said on Instagram that it had checked other beaches and only Coogee was known to be affected at this stage. The Instagram post shows that the balls leave a grimy residue when handled and advises beachgoers to avoid the area and not touch the material. Council is investigating the…

by jay

Events, Free

The Saturday Circle, Lego Build

October 15, 2024

The Saturday Circle is a monthly get-together at Randwick Sustainability Hub where you can learn new skills to fix and reuse everyday items, and regenerate and support our natural environment. Every second Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm (most activities). We will be hosting activities such as clothes swaps, toy swaps, bike maintenance workshops, textiles mending group, phone photography in nature, Lego building, community birding group, growing food for wildlife project, outdoor story time for kids and Saturday morning Permabee gardening education session. Lego Build Are you a Lego enthusiast? Come build Lego sets to help us fundraise for school…

by jay

Events, Free

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk

October 15, 2024

The world’s largest free-to-the-public sculpture exhibition, Sculpture by the Sea, will return to the iconic Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk in 2024. Over the course of three weeks, the 2km coastal walk will be transformed into an outdoor gallery, showcasing over 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and around the world. To enhance your experience, be sure to download the free Sculpture by the Sea app. This app offers an interactive exhibition map, artist and artwork details, the opportunity to vote for your favorite sculpture, and features for making donations and purchasing an in-app audio tour. With an estimated…

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Relationship

Navigating the Weight of Feeling Unappreciated

October 15, 2024

Feeling unappreciated and overburdened is a common experience for those who habitually put others’ needs first. This pattern, often rooted in a desire to maintain harmony in relationships, can lead to emotional exhaustion, resentment, and burnout. Consistently taking on more responsibility than is fair can leave one feeling overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are ways to manage these feelings and restore balance, unfortunately, they’re not easy to put into practice! Why We Over-Harmonise Humans are naturally social beings, wired to seek connection and harmony. We adjust our behaviour, silence our true feelings, and accommodate others to avoid conflict and maintain peace within…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandi Binder

October 14, 2024

Hi! I’m Mandi, wife, house manager, social organiser, family financial controller, business owner and mum to 2 wild boys – jack of all trades as most mums are! After having my 2nd son, I decided to swap my corporate life to allow more flexibility for my family. I launched an online ecommerce store and after recently selling this I joined my dad’s well-established pest control company ( www.pestoz.com.au ) providing pest control to most of Sydney Eastern Suburbs homes and businesses with the hope to expand the business even further. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east?…

by jay

Events, Inspiration

Garage Sale Trail

October 13, 2024

Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, dedicated to helping you extend the life of your stuff and find the ultimate pre-loved gem. In 2023 over 400,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 14,000 garage sales across the nation. Together, they extended the life of over 4.8 million kgs of stuff saving these items from landfill and maximising the value of all the energy and resources that goes in to making the stuff we buy. Households, community groups and charities raised over $3.6 million. In 2022, over 300,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 15,000 garage…

by jay

Free

Love Art? & love a free coffee?

October 12, 2024

Oatly and Skittle Lane team up to fuel Sydney Art Lovers. Love Art? Love Coffee? Even better, love free coffee? Well, good news, Oatly, the world’s original and largest oat drink company, has partnered with Bondi coffee institution, Skittle Lane, to help fuel art lovers and celebrate the opening of Sculpture by the Sea. Sculpture by the Sea is returning to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as one of the world’s largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. The beautiful coastal walk will be transformed into a 2km long sculptural park over three weeks featuring more than 100…

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Family, Relationship

Enhancing Relationships with Robyn Brass: A Strategic Approach to Therapy and Coaching

October 11, 2024

In today’s fast-paced world, the complexity of relationships can often lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. Robyn Brass, a dedicated psychologist and life coach based in Zetland, offers a transformative approach to enhancing interpersonal connections. With a focus on strategic, change-oriented methods, Robyn empowers individuals and couples to develop healthier behaviors and improve their relationships. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution At the heart of Robyn’s practice is the belief that effective communication is key to a thriving relationship. She provides clients with the tools necessary to express their thoughts and feelings clearly, ensuring that both partners feel heard and understood. By…

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Kids Sports, School holidays, Sports

Here’s where kids can play cricket in the Eastern Suburbs

October 11, 2024

If you’re wondering where to get your child started on cricket this October, look no further! Cricket NSW is bringing a variety of tailored Woolworths Cricket Blast programs to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The following cricket clubs will be starting Cricket Blast programs for children aged 5-10 years in October, with other programs to follow later in the year: · Sydney Coastal Cricket Club at Heffron Park · South Sydney Mount Carmel Junior Cricket Club at Booralee Park · Randwick Junior Cricket Club at Coogee Oval · Eastern Suburbs Junior Cricket Club at Waverley Oval All of these programs will run…

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Inspiration, What to do