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Join the “Best Festival Ever” Game Night: Design a Sustainable Music Festival in Waverley

June 17, 2025

Are you interested in sustainability, music, and teamwork? Here’s a unique chance to roll up your sleeves and get involved in an interactive game night that challenges you to design and manage a sustainable and resilient music festival—right here in Waverley. What’s It All About? The Best Festival Ever event is an immersive, systems-thinking game where participants come together to plan a music festival that balances creativity, community, and environmental responsibility. It’s not just about picking bands and organizing logistics—you’ll explore how to handle unexpected challenges while making decisions that promote resilience and sustainability. This engaging experience uses hands-on board…

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Community, Inspiration

Woollahra’s Kids Truck Art Competition 2025: A Creative Call for Young Artists

June 17, 2025

Woollahra Council is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Kids Truck Art Competition, inviting local primary school students (Kindergarten to Year 6) to showcase their artistic talents while promoting environmental awareness.woollahra.nsw.gov.au+1woollahra.nsw.gov.au+1 🖌️ Theme: “Food Scraps Go in Your Green-Lid Bin” This year’s theme encourages students to create artwork that highlights the importance of disposing of food scraps in the green-lid bin. The aim is to educate the community about composting and reducing landfill waste.woollahra.nsw.gov.au+1woollahra.nsw.gov.au+1 🎨 Submission Guidelines Eligibility: Open to students from Kindergarten to Year 6 in the Woollahra local area. Artwork Specifications: Size: A4, landscape orientation. Medium:…

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Community, Events

Beach Breaks 2025

June 15, 2025

Sunday 20 July 2025 at Maroubra Beach. Beach Breaks is a free community event that celebrates the proud and colourful surfing history and culture of Maroubra Beach. Located at Maroubra Beach Promenade (near the Cr of McKeon Street and Marine Parade) and McKeon St Plaza. We enjoyed live music, stalls, food, entertainment, kids activities and much more throughout the day. Australian Surfing Walk of Fame 2025 The Australian Surfing Walk of Fame is a presentation that takes place at 1pm during our Beach Breaks event, where the achievements and dedication of local surfers and surf lifesavers were recognised. Find out…

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Community, Free

Explore Nature Up Close: WIRES Native Animal Recovery Centre Opens in Randwick – Biodiversity Open Day on 14 June 2025

June 4, 2025

Explore Nature Up Close: WIRES Native Animal Recovery Centre Opens in Randwick – Biodiversity Open Day on 14 June 2025 A major milestone for Sydney’s native wildlife and sustainability efforts is here! Join the official opening of the WIRES Native Animal Recovery Centre and celebrate with a special Biodiversity Open Day on Saturday, 14 June 2025. Hosted at the Randwick Sustainability Hub, this once-off event invites the community to connect with nature, meet wildlife experts, and learn how to make a difference in protecting local biodiversity – all while enjoying a great day out for the whole family. What to…

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Community, Free

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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