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Spot On,Entertainment, Street Dining, Music

August 3, 2024

Join the local Randwick community on Thursdays from 22 August to 24 October, 6pm – 10pm, at the Spot in Randwick for outdoor dining, live music, and performances! Randwick City Council’s new initiative, Spot On, will be turning up the heat at one of Randwick’s coolest spots with a new line-up of entertainment every Thursday night for 10 consecutive weeks. St Pauls Street will be closed in front of the Ritz Cinemas to create space for alfresco dining and live entertainment, so you can enjoy a Spot On night out! Below is the program for the launch night. Event program…

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Community, Events, Inspiration

Sydney lives by our littlest photographers

July 31, 2024

Images of Sydney sunbathers, street art and a sock thief are just some of those shortlisted for this year’s Little Sydney Lives. Children from 5 to 12 years-old across the harbour city have shared pictures of their family, pets, play time and sports for the City of Sydney photography competition. More than 284 entries were reviewed by a judging panel of professional photographers who selected this year’s finalists. The images will feature in an exhibition on level 2 of Customs House, Circular Quay from 2 August. The shortlisted photographs and the story behind each image can also be viewed in…

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Community, Free, Health & Wellbeing

Free Yoga Under The Bridge

July 28, 2024

Get fit and flexible every Sunday morning with FREE Yoga under the Bridge! The focus on breathing, the concentration required to find balance in certain poses, the flow of the movements – it’s all an active meditation that can help clear the mind, quieten anxieties and strengthen your body. Our resident yoga instructor, will lead you through a full program of strength, mobility and flexibility to get your body moving on a Sunday morning. We offer two classes, 8.30am-9.30am or 9.30am-10.30am. Spaces are limited. Follow us on @therocks to keep up to date with the latest information. If you’re thinking of participating in…

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Community, For Mums

Babies Love Books (0-12 months) – Margaret Martin Library

July 25, 2024

Come along to sing songs and listen to stories with your baby. Weekly on Fridays, except school holidays and public holidays. Cost: Free. Bookings essential online (bookings open one week in advance). You must book into each session you wish to attend. Subject to terms and conditions listed below. How to book: www.eventbrite.com.au More Contact Information: Enquiries: 9093 6400 Please note: There will be no Babies Love Books at Margaret Martin Library on Friday 23 August, due to our Book Week events. Additionally, Babies Love Books at Margaret Martin Library on Friday 30 August will be replaced with a special Babies Love Book Week…

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Community, Parks and Beaches

Arden Street Bus stop upgrade, community feedback

July 18, 2024

Randwick Council is planning to upgrade the public amenities, bus shelter and kiosk at Goldstein Reserve on Arden Street, Coogee Beach. The Randwick council has developed two design options for community feedback. OPTION 1: REFURBISHMENT The refurbishment option involves renovating the buildings and maintaining the existing visual style. Upgraded building retaining the same exterior appearance to match other buildings in the reserve dating from the 1980s and early 1990s Similar footprint Enhanced interior facilities More female toilets Retention of separate wash basin areas Bus stop seating area on Arden Street almost doubled in size Construction cost estimate $4M For more…

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Community, Environment, Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

Five of Woollahra’s most splendid Significant Trees

February 15, 2024

Woollahra is home to some of Sydney’s most wonderful trees. The area’s rich heritage of private and publicly owned trees provide much of the beauty, character and history that makes the Woollahra local area such a desirable place to live. Some of the oldest and most unique trees are listed in the Woollahra councils Significant Tree Register (STR), to help them manage and protect them for future generations. Here are five stunning trees throughout the Woollahra council local area that are recorded on the Significant Tree Register. Paddington Street (between Elizabeth Street and Jersey Road), Paddington Paddington Street is an…

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