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Community, Environment, Free

Free Bike Maintenance at Randwick Sustainability Hub

08/08/2026

With spring just around the corner, now is the perfect time to dust off the kids’ bikes and get the whole family ready to ride again. Got a kids’ bike sitting in the garage with flat tyres, dodgy brakes, a slipping chain or something that just doesn’t seem quite right? Before you give up on it, bring it along to the Randwick Sustainability Hub for a FREE bike check and tune. Skilled bike mechanics will be on hand to give bikes a basic service and answer your bike maintenance questions as part of Randwick City Council’s monthly Saturday Circle. Get…

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by jay
Environment, Events, Free, Parks and Beaches

Celebrate National Tree Day with the Family at Cooper Park

21/07/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend time outdoors with the kids? This National Tree Day, families are invited to roll up their sleeves and help create a greener future by joining Woollahra Council’s community tree planting event at Cooper Park. Taking place on Sunday, 26 July, this free event is a wonderful opportunity for children and adults alike to reconnect with nature, learn about local wildlife and make a lasting contribution to the environment. Help Grow a Greener Eastern Suburbs From 9.30am to 11.30am, volunteers of all ages will help plant a variety of locally native trees and plants…

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by jay
Environment, Free

Give Broken Toys, Bikes and Household Items a Second Life at Bondi Junction’s Free Repair Café

06/07/2026

Before you throw away a broken toy, a bike with a flat tyre or a favourite jumper with a tear, why not see if it can be repaired instead? The popular Repair Café is returning to Bondi Junction this July, giving local families the opportunity to repair everyday household items for free while helping reduce waste and keeping perfectly usable items out of landfill. Organised by Waverley Council, the Repair Café brings together a team of skilled volunteers who generously donate their time and expertise to help the community repair a wide range of household items. It’s a fantastic initiative…

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by jay
Community, Environment, Garden

Pocket City Farms Celebrates 10 Years with a Winter Solstice Festival

14/06/2026

Pocket City Farms is turning 10, and the team is inviting the whole community to celebrate at its annual Winter Solstice Festival on Saturday 20 June 2026. Part birthday party, part solstice celebration, and entirely farm-filled, the event marks a decade of growing food, connection and community in the heart of the Inner West. Pocket City Farms says the milestone would not have been possible without the ongoing support of locals, volunteers, visitors, families and friends who have helped keep the farm thriving over the past 10 years. The festival will run from 12pm to 6pm, with the afternoon beginning…

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by jay
Environment, Free

IndigiGrow Giving Away 3,000 Free Native Saplings

10/06/2026

Randwick City residents can collect free native saplings this month through a local giveaway run by IndigiGrow in partnership with Randwick Council. The La Perouse-based initiative is giving away 3,000 saplings to help protect and restore native plants across the local area. Each household is eligible to receive two free saplings. A wide range of native species is available, giving residents options for different garden sizes, balconies, courtyards and shaded areas. The giveaway is part of IndigiGrow’s ongoing work to restore local native flora, including the critically endangered Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub. More than 90 per cent of this important…

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by jay
Environment, Free

Whale Watching with the Kids: The Best Places to Spot Whales in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

09/06/2026

Look Out to Sea – Whale Watching Season Has Begun! Any fine day in late June or early July, or again between October and November, families enjoying Sydney’s spectacular coastal walks can often be seen pointing excitedly out to sea. Someone has spotted a tell-tale spout of water shooting into the air, or perhaps even witnessed a whale breaching dramatically above the waves. These are the months when thousands of whales migrate along Australia’s east coast. Mainly humpback whales, but also southern right whales and the occasional minke whale, leave the icy waters of Antarctica and travel north to the…

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Environment

New Return and Earn Bin Baskets Arrive Across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

27/05/2026

Keeping the Eastern Suburbs cleaner just got easier with new Return and Earn bin baskets now appearing in some of the area’s busiest public spaces. Funded by the NSW Government, the new recycling baskets sit alongside public garbage bins and give locals a simple way to recycle eligible drink containers while out and about. Instead of throwing bottles and cans into general waste, residents can now place them directly into the baskets so they can be collected and redeemed through the Return and Earn scheme. The initiative aims to reduce litter across local streets, parks, shopping villages and harbour foreshore…

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Environment, Fashion, Homes and Living

Eastern Suburbs Declutter Pickup

23/05/2026

As more families across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs look for simple ways to live more sustainably, many are also trying to clear out overflowing wardrobes filled with unwanted clothes, shoes and bags. Instead of sending these items to landfill, recycling services like Circlo are helping locals give their pre-loved fashion a second life. For busy families, finding time to drive to donation bins or organise clothing drop-offs is not always easy. That’s why doorstep collection services are becoming a popular and convenient option across Sydney. Circlo offers a simple pickup service where unwanted clothing and textile items are collected directly from…

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by jay
Creative, Environment

Winter at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney Offers the Perfect Nature Escape

19/05/2026

Winter in Sydney takes on a completely different feel at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, where visitors are being encouraged to slow down, reconnect with nature and embrace the calmer side of the season. As the cooler months settle in, the gardens transform into a peaceful winter retreat filled with crisp air, golden sunlight and lush greenery. From mindful wellness experiences and immersive exhibitions to First Nations cultural tours and creative workshops, there is something happening almost every week throughout winter. For families, mums, couples and nature lovers, it’s the perfect excuse to spend more time outdoors while discovering new…

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Environment

What Do Road Signs Mean: Complete Driver’s Guide

04/04/2026

Road signs are an important aspect of road safety that help keep car drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians safe. These signs relay useful information to make travel easier and safer for everyone. Knowing what these signs mean helps prevent accidents and ensure that drivers and pedestrians arrive at their destinations safe and sound. There is no doubt that all drivers, whether experienced or not, should know what each sign means. Why Road Signs Matter Every sign is there to provide guidance, warnings, or regulations. Clear communication on the road will eliminate ambiguity, helping drivers respond to situations quickly and decisively. The…

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