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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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Community, Environment, Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

Five of Woollahra’s most splendid Significant Trees

15/02/2024

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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Community, Parks and Beaches

A new chapter in the Bronte Surf Life Saving Club and Community Facilities upgrade project

10/08/2023

Waverley Council is advising the community that the updated development application (DA) for the Bronte Surf Club and Community Facilities upgrade project has been formally submitted. The DA is now live to view on Council’s DA Tracker using reference number DA-455/2022 and will be assessed by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel [the approval authority]. Warren and Mahoney Architects completed the updated design for the proposed upgrade which responds to feedback from the approval authority and the Design Excellence Advisory Panel*. WAM designed the new Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club and Beach Amenities and has experience in high-profile community…

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Community

The Story of Laperouse Tour: French Connections at La Perouse

15/06/2022

Ever wondered where the suburb of La Perouse got its European name from? Join the Friends of Laperouse Museum as they explore the voyage of Lapérouse, his story, achievements – and his mysterious disappearance. Wonder no longer – join the Friends of Laperouse Museum as they lead a tour through the Museum and share the history of the famed French explorer Lapérouse and his ill-fated French expedition that landed here in 1788. François de Galaup, Comte de Lapérouse and his two ships reached Kamay Botany Bay a mere six days after the First Fleet in January 1788, and rested at…

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