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How Arborists Help Create Safer, Greener Communities

Modern cities are constantly negotiating the balance between progress and sustainability. While roads, buildings, and infrastructure expand, trees remain one of the few constants that genuinely improve urban life. They cool our suburbs, filter the air, and create spaces where people want to gather.   However, keeping them healthy and safe demands professional care. And that is where Melbourne arborists step in, bringing specialised expertise to protect both the community and the environment. Safeguarding Public Spaces Through Expertise Take a stroll down a leafy street or through a local park, and it is easy to overlook just how much work goes…

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Community, Free, Markets

Randwick’s Eco Living Festival Turns 20 – Join the Celebration This September!

This September, Randwick City is celebrating two decades of inspiring sustainable living with the 20th annual Eco Living Festival – and your family is invited to join the fun! Running throughout the month, the festival features a series of exciting eco-friendly events and activities, all building up to a huge community celebration on Sunday 14 September 2025. Held at the picturesque Randwick Community Centre, this free, family-friendly festival is the longest-running sustainability event in the Eastern Suburbs. Whether you’re a seasoned eco-warrior or just curious about how to live more lightly, there’s something for everyone. 🌱 What to Expect on…

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Community

Safety Reminder After Rock Slip at North Bronte

Local families are being urged to stay vigilant following a recent rock slip at North Bronte, which has prompted renewed attention to coastal safety in the area. The incident occurred along the coastal cliff near the northern end of Bronte Beach, an area popular with walkers, families, and photographers. While thankfully no one was injured, the slip highlights the importance of staying behind designated safety barriers and heeding warning signs—especially during or after heavy rain, when rock faces can become unstable. What’s Being Done Waverley Council and geotechnical teams have inspected the area and are monitoring for any further movement….

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Community, Environment

Staying safe in Magpie swooping season

As spring arrives across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, so does magpie swooping season — a time of year many local families know all too well. From school drop-offs and coastal walks to bike rides and park playdates, it’s common to spot warning signs about protective magpies in areas like Bondi, Coogee, Maroubra and Centennial Park. While magpie swooping can feel intimidating, it’s actually a normal part of the bird’s breeding season and usually only lasts for a few weeks. When Is Magpie Swooping Season? Magpie swooping season in Australia generally runs from late July through to November, with the peak swooping…

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Story Time at The Boot Factory with Waverley Library – A Magical Morning for Little Bookworms

Looking for a fun, free and engaging activity to share with your preschooler? Join Waverley Library for Story Time @ The Boot Factory – a delightful morning of stories, rhymes and creativity designed especially for children aged 3 to 5 years. Held in the beautifully refurbished Boot Factory in Bondi Junction, this 30-minute session is perfect for little imaginations. Expect an interactive program of storytelling, playful rhymes and plenty of giggles – all designed to encourage a love of books and reading from an early age. As an added treat, each child will receive a craft to take home, so…

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Waverley Library is Now Fine Free – Borrowing Has Never Been Easier or More Fun!

Great news for local families – Waverley Library has officially gone fine free! That’s right – no more late fees, no more stress over overdue books, just more reading, more borrowing, and more fun for everyone. This new change means that whether you’re borrowing storybooks for the kids, cookbooks for family dinners, or your next must-read novel, you can enjoy all the library has to offer without the worry of fines. Even better – if you’ve been avoiding the library because of old fines, now’s the time to come back! Until 30 September, Waverley Library is clearing all existing fines….

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Community, Free, Parks and Beaches

Get Your Hands Dirty for National Tree Day at Christison Park

Looking for a meaningful way to spend a Sunday morning outdoors with the family? Join Woollahra Mayor Sarah Swan and the local community for National Tree Day at Christison Park, Vaucluse, on Sunday 27 July from 9:30am to 11:30am. This much-loved annual event is a wonderful opportunity for kids and adults alike to roll up their sleeves, dig in the dirt, and plant local native seedlings – all while enjoying breathtaking ocean views. Hosted by Woollahra Council, the event is part of a nationwide initiative to green our local spaces and support native wildlife. The goal? To extend vital habitat…

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Community, Finance

Don’t Ignore That Fine: Learn What to Do at This Free Legal Info Session in Randwick

Have you or someone you know received a fine and aren’t sure what to do next? Whether it’s for parking, public transport, or something else, it’s important not to ignore fines — and there’s help available. Kingsford Legal Centre is hosting a free, one-hour community education talk to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and the options available when dealing with fines. The session will be held at Margaret Martin Library in Randwick on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, from 3 PM to 4 PM. This is a valuable opportunity for families, students, carers, and anyone in the community who wants…

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Community, Parks and Beaches

The Maroubrix Cube: Maroubra Beach’s Quirky Landmark and Local Legend

If you’ve ever taken the kids down to Maroubra Beach for a sunny playdate or a family swim, you may have noticed something a little unusual near the stormwater drain—a giant, colourful Rubik’s Cube jutting out from the sand. No, it’s not a leftover from a giant’s toy box. It’s the Maroubrix Cube, one of the most loved (and talked-about) pieces of public art in the Eastern Suburbs. A Local Icon Born from Street Art Back in 2008, two anonymous local street artists transformed an ordinary concrete stormwater drain into what we now know as the Maroubrix Cube. Designed to…

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Local Mum Urges Council to Address Childcare and Preschool Shortages

Families across Double Bay and the broader Woollahra municipality are grappling with a critical shortage of childcare and preschool options. The recent closure of several centres—including Double Bay Goodstart, Greenwood Rose Bay, Little Giggles Double Bay, and Bluebirds Rose Bay—has left working parents in a difficult position. Double Bay Goodstart alone offered 150 places. The newly opened Little Feet Early Learning and Childcare in Double Bay offers 52 places per day but has an extensive waitlist, highlighting the immense demand for childcare services in our area. I am a doctor at Prince of Wales Hospital and a mother of two,…

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