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Pest2Kill’s Racing Roaches Are Taking on City2Surf – Celebrate with a $250 Lululemon Giveaway!

04/08/2026

Four giant Racing Roaches are taking on City2Surf this Sunday, and to celebrate their biggest challenge yet, Eastern Suburbs Mums and Pest2Kill have partnered to give one lucky winner a $250 Lululemon Gift Card. If you’re heading to City2Surf this weekend, keep an eye out for Pest2Kill’s famous Racing Roaches as they tackle the iconic 14km course, conquer Heartbreak Hill and make their way to Bondi alongside thousands of runners. While this is Pest2Kill’s first time participating in City2Surf, their Racing Roaches are no strangers to race day. For the past six years, they’ve been popping up at fun runs…

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competitions, Inspiration

Calling All Young Photographers: Enter the Little Sydney Lives Competition 2026

21/04/2026

Calling all creative kids! The much-loved Little Sydney Lives Photography Competition is back for 2026, inviting young photographers aged 5 to 12 years to capture the magic of everyday life in Sydney. Part of the popular Art & About Sydney program, this exciting competition celebrates how children see the world — from big city adventures to small, meaningful moments. A chance to see Sydney through young eyes Whether it’s a colourful street, a quiet sunrise, siblings at play or a fun family outing, kids are encouraged to get creative and tell their story through photography. The brief is wide open…

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competitions

Woollahra Young Writers’ Award 2026: Calling All Creative Teens

20/04/2026

If you have a budding writer at home or a teen with a passion for storytelling, poetry or creative expression, this is an opportunity not to be missed. The Woollahra Young Writers’ Award 2026 is now open, inviting young people across the Eastern Suburbs to share their voice and showcase their talent. This much-loved local award celebrates the creativity, imagination and individuality of secondary school students aged 12 to 18 who live or study in Woollahra or surrounding areas. Whether they love crafting short stories or expressing themselves through poetry, this is a fantastic platform for young writers to be…

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Woollahra Council Calls on Creatives: Big Opportunities for Artists, Writers & Young Talent in 2026

17/04/2026

Woollahra Council is shining a spotlight on creativity in 2026, inviting artists, writers and young creatives to step forward and showcase their talent through a range of exciting local opportunities. Whether your child loves writing stories, you’re passionate about photography, or you’re an artist ready to share your work with a wider audience—this is the moment to get involved. With a lineup of prestigious awards, youth competitions and creative programs, Woollahra is offering something for every age and stage. These initiatives go far beyond prizes. They’re about building confidence, gaining recognition and opening doors to new opportunities. From mentoring sessions…

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competitions, Events

Woollahra ANZAC Day 2026 Writing Competition: Inspiring Young Voices in the Eastern Suburbs

18/03/2026

Woollahra Council is once again inviting local students to take part in a meaningful community initiative ahead of ANZAC Day 2026. The ANZAC Day Writing Competition is a wonderful opportunity for children and teens in the eastern suburbs to reflect, create and connect with an important part of Australian history. Open to both primary and high school students, the competition encourages young writers to submit an original story or poem inspired by the ANZAC spirit. It is a chance for kids to explore themes such as courage, sacrifice, mate-ship and community in their own words. What makes this competition especially…

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competitions

Think Your Garden Is Award-Worthy? Enter the 2026 Grow It Local Awards

30/01/2026

From balcony herbs to backyard veggie patches (and even that one wonky carrot your kids are weirdly proud of), everyday food growing is being celebrated in a big way with the 2026 Grow It Local Awards — and local families are encouraged to enter. These fun, feel-good awards shine a spotlight on home-grown produce across Australia, whether you’re growing tomatoes with the kids, tending a school veggie patch, or nurturing herbs on a sunny windowsill. Best of all? Entry is free and open to gardeners of all experience levels. So whether you’re harvesting ripe veggies, laughing at crooked carrots, or…

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competitions, School holidays

Love the Coast 2026 Photography Competition

14/12/2025

Waverley’s Love the Coast Photography Competition is back for 2026, inviting the community to capture the beauty of our coastline — from sandy beaches and rock pools to the underwater world beneath the waves. This popular annual event celebrates everything we love about living by the sea. Whether you’re a skilled photographer or simply love taking photos on your phone, everyone is welcome to enter. Why Families and Kids Will Love This Competition This is a wonderful opportunity for families to spend time outdoors exploring the coastline together. Kids can learn to look closely at nature, practise creativity, and discover…

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Community, competitions, Inspiration

Local Student Oliver Simpkin Shines Again in Little Sydney Lives

02/09/2025

One of our very own Eastern Suburbs talents is making waves in the art world. Local student Oliver Simpkin has been named a finalist in the prestigious Little Sydney Lives 2025 photography competition — for the second time! Little Sydney Lives is part of the Sydney Life Photography Prize, showcasing Sydney’s youngest photographers aged 5 to 12 years. Each year, children from across the city are invited to submit photos that capture the world through their eyes. The results are always vibrant, creative, and full of fresh perspectives. Twice a finalist Oliver’s achievement is even more special because this marks the…

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Community, competitions

Entries now open for the 2025 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

26/05/2025

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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Creative Kids Wanted! Enter the Sydney Lunar Festival 2026 Drawing Competition

20/05/2025

Does your child love to draw and let their imagination run wild? Here’s a fantastic opportunity to see their artwork featured in one of Sydney’s biggest cultural celebrations – the Sydney Lunar Festival 2026 – and it’s open to children aged 5 to 12! The City of Sydney is inviting young artists to create and submit their most colourful and creative horse drawings to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Selected artworks will be displayed outdoors in Haymarket, where thousands of festival visitors can admire them. It’s a wonderful way to get your kids involved in the arts, boost their…

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