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Community, Events, Free

2024 Eco Living Festival

13/08/2024

This year the Eco Living Festival is being held at a new location at Broadarrow Reserve, Maroubra Beach in combination with the Maroubra Beach Markets offering a unique day of sustainable living and local shopping including: Eco Living Festival highlights: interactive workshops on sustainable living green product stalls showcasing the latest in eco-friendly innovations expert talks on reducing our environmental footprint bike-powered smoothie making bike valet EV display volunteer’s village nature play for kids eco-prizes and more! Maroubra Beach Markets attractions: unique handmade crafts and artisanal goods vintage records and fashion fresh local produce and gourmet food stalls original homewares…

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Community, Playgroups

Mainly Music Kingsford

11/08/2024

Mainly Music Kingsford is a fun music group for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, parents and primary caregivers alike. Each session helps children develop gross and fine motor skills, language, imagination, mathematical and pre-reading skills as well as socialise with others. Children are introduced to music, creativity and more! Each mainly music is run by volunteers from a local church. Join our next Mainly Music session Mainly music involves a fun, interactive thirty minute session followed by time for the children to eat, play and chat together. When: 10am on Tuesdays, During school terms Get in touch if you’re interested in joining…

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Community, Sports

Indoor netball competitions: Thursday women’s and mixed

11/08/2024

Green Square’s newest sporting centre is now offering social netball competitions on premium quality courts. Women’s and mixed netball social competitions Competition duration is 16 weeks including finals All games are fully officiated, with 8 minute quarters Bibs will be provided, though teams are encouraged to wear like-coloured clothes Game times will vary between 6.30pm to 10.30pm. No injury insurance is provided. Participants play at their own risk. If you have any concerns about participating in the sport, please speak with you medical professional. Please visit the website for registration details and more information. Where: Perry Park Recreation Centre 1B…

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Community, Education, What to do

Discover Waterloo Town Hall Library: A Community Gem Since 1972

09/08/2024

Nestled within the historic and charming Waterloo Town Hall, the local library has been a beloved cornerstone of the community since its doors first opened in 1972. This inviting space, rich in history and culture, continues to draw locals and visitors alike, offering a blend of tradition and modernity that meets the diverse needs of its patrons. A Cultural Hub: Home to Koori and Russian Collections One of the unique features that set the Waterloo Town Hall Library apart is its commitment to cultural diversity. The library proudly houses special Koori and Russian collections, providing a treasure trove of literature,…

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Community, What to do

The Saturday Circle at Randwick Sustainability Hub

06/08/2024

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). The Randwick sustainability hub 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. Different things will be available each month. Please register below to book…

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Community, Events, Food

Spot On,Entertainment, Street Dining, Music

03/08/2024

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

31/07/2024

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

28/07/2024

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

25/07/2024

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

18/07/2024

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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