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Light Up Your Evening: Free Vivid Twilight Bike Ride – Barangaroo & Beyond!

June 1, 2025

Looking for a unique way to experience Vivid Sydney this year? Whether you’re a seasoned rider or a casual cruiser, this free guided twilight bike ride through the glowing city is the perfect family-friendly adventure – a great way for mums to enjoy some midweek magic! 🗓️ Wednesday 4 June | ⏰ 4:45pm – 6:30pm📍Meeting Point: Central Station (Chalmers Street Metro Entrance)📍Finish: Barangaroo Reserve (just in time for Vivid’s Firetalk event!) Join other cycling enthusiasts for a relaxed 8km twilight ride that rolls from Central Station to Barangaroo Reserve, following scenic and bike-friendly routes through Ultimo, Pyrmont Bridge, and the…

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Community, Events

Koojay Corroboree Returns to Coogee Beach for its 10th Anniversary Celebration

May 28, 2025

Join in a powerful celebration of Aboriginal culture, ceremony and community as the Koojay Corroboree returns to the sands of Coogee Beach on Friday 30 May 2025, from 10am to 2pm. Hosted by Randwick City Council in partnership with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, this year’s event marks a special milestone – the 10th anniversary of the Koojay Corroboree. To honour a decade of cultural connection and community engagement, an extended program of performances and activities has been planned. Each year, the Koojay Corroboree brings Coogee Beach to life with traditional and contemporary Aboriginal dance, storytelling and song…

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Community, competitions

Entries now open for the 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

May 26, 2025

Artists are invited to submit entries for the 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize – Australia’s most prestigious award dedicated to small-scale sculpture. Now in its 24th year, the Prize celebrates artistic excellence in works measuring up to 80cm in any dimension. Presented by Woollahra Council and hosted at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, the Prize offers a platform for established and emerging, local and international artists to present original sculptures on a small scale. All works are blind judged, with the selected finalists exhibited in a free public exhibition from 26 September to 16 November 2025. Winners will be announced at…

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Community

Creativity Returns to Chippendale: Pine Street Creative Arts Centre Reopens This June

May 26, 2025

Nestled in the heart of Chippendale, Pine Street Creative Arts Centre stands as a vibrant hub for artistic expression and community engagement. Operated by the City of Sydney, this dedicated arts facility offers a diverse range of workshops and programs designed to inspire creativity across all ages and skill levels. A Space for Creativity and Learning Pine Street Creative Arts Centre provides year-round workshops led by specialist tutors and practising artists. Courses span various disciplines, including ceramics, printmaking, jewellery making, drawing, and painting. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced artist, the Centre’s programs are tailored to support your…

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Community, Parenting

Have Your Say: Help Shape Parenting Workshops and Programs in Randwick

May 21, 2025

Are you a parent living in the Randwick Council area? Your voice matters — and now’s the perfect time to share it! Randwick Council is inviting all parents and caregivers in the local community to take part in a short survey aimed at improving the Parenting Workshops and Programs offered across the city. We know parenting doesn’t come with a manual — but having the right support and information makes a world of difference. That’s why the Council partners with local community service providers to offer a range of free and low-cost workshops to help families navigate the joys and…

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Community

Woollahra Council Celebrates National Volunteer Week by Shining a Light on these Amazing Volunteers

May 16, 2025

As part of National Volunteer Week (19–25 May 2025), Woollahra Council is proudly celebrating the outstanding contributions of the more than 150 volunteers who support our local community all year round. These volunteers play a vital role across many areas—helping out in our libraries, contributing to exhibitions at the Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf, participating in environmental efforts through Bushcare and HarbourCare, and so much more. In 2024, the council also welcomed 68 corporate and community groups who generously gave their time to organise beach and park clean-ups, making a big impact on the health and beauty of our environment. Mayor…

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Community, Sports

Heffron Park’s New Netball Stadium Opens with a Celebration of Community Sport

May 15, 2025

Heffron Park’s New Netball Stadium Opens with a Celebration of Community Sport A carnival-like atmosphere marked the opening of the 2025 Randwick Netball season—complete with music, dancing, and thousands of spectators—at the brand-new all-weather outdoor netball stadium at Heffron Park, Maroubra. The grand opening, set to the tune of Katy Perry’s Firework and the energy of thousands of fans, was a celebration not only of a new season, but of decades of community spirit, dedication, and grassroots sporting achievement. The event also officially unveiled Randwick City Council’s newly completed netball stadium—a standout feature of the Heffron Park Masterplan. The facility…

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Community, Sports

Brighter Nights and Better Facilities at Heffron Park

May 14, 2025

Sporting clubs at Heffron Park in Maroubra are now enjoying improved training and game-time conditions thanks to the installation of brand-new LED lighting. Randwick City Council recently replaced the aging halogen lights on the fields at the corner of Bunnerong and Jersey Roads with modern LED lights that meet Australian standards for rugby league. The new system delivers 200 lux of brightness—almost triple the output of the previous halogen lights, which only produced around 70 lux. This upgrade not only enhances visibility but also reduces energy consumption. In addition to the lighting upgrade, Council has reconfigured the rugby league and…

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Community, Free

Australian Heritage Festival 2025 NSW

May 8, 2025

Celebrate Australia’s rich natural, historic and Indigenous heritage at the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival — the country’s largest community-led heritage event. Now in its 45th year, the Festival invites visitors of all ages to explore a vibrant calendar of experiences that bring the past to life. Kicking off on World Heritage Day, Thursday 18 April, and running through to Sunday 18 May, this year’s theme, ‘Unearthed’, will be explored through more than 150 events across NSW. From walking tours and exhibitions to performances, food tastings, demonstrations and cultural ceremonies, there’s something to discover for every interest and budget. Events will…

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Community, Free

Fix, Mend, and Connect at the Rose Bay Repair Café

May 6, 2025

The Repair Café is a free, Council-run community event held several times a year, where locals can bring broken or damaged items for skilled volunteers to assess and repair. It’s all about reducing waste, saving money, and strengthening community ties. What Can You Bring? Volunteers offer repairs for a variety of common household items, including: Clothing and textiles (mending and sewing) Small electrical appliances (e.g., toys and gadgets) Bicycles Furniture and wooden items (basic carpentry) Knives (sharpening) Books (binding) Costume jewellery Toys Upcoming Events Repair Café – Rose Bay🗓 Saturday 31 May ( check for June date )🕙 10:00am –…

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