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PROVIDOOR’S George Calombaris’ EASTER BUNDLE DISHES THE FLAVOURS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Amidst his flourishing culinary ventures and media commitments, renowned Greek-Australian chef and restaurateur George Calombaris continues to captivate food enthusiasts with his authentic Greek cuisine. This Easter, Calombaris extends his culinary expertise to homes across Australia with an exclusive Easter offering on PROVIDOOR, providing a stress-free, restaurant-quality and excitingly economicaltemptation for hosting your Easter celebrations. George’s Easter Feast is carefully curated to deliver an unparalleled Greek dining experience, allowing you to impress guests effortlessly. Each dish is crafted with precision, utilising time-honoured recipes and premium ingredients. From tantalising keftedes to succulent 12-hour slow-cooked lamb shoulder every item in this bundle…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting, School holidays

What are Survival Swim Lessons and How are they Different?

The Kids Aquatic Survival School (KASS) program is very different to most swimming lessons. Regular swim lessons for 1 – 4 year olds are primarily water familiarisation, not survival lessons. One in every ten fatal drownings in Australia are children under the age of 4 so it only makes sense that these are the children that are also learning how to swim and float without floatation aids or parents holding them in the water singing nursery rhymes. KASS deliver Australia’s safest, most effective, accelerated aquatic survival program for non-verbal infants and young children. Our program focuses on aquatic survival skills…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandy-Lee Adno

Hi, I’m Mandy, and have been living in the Eastern Suburbs since 2007 when we first immigrated to Sydney. I arrived in Sydney with my husband Gary, 32 weeks pregnant with our first little girl. Since 2007, our little family has grown into a family of 4 beautiful children and are still lucky enough to call the Eastern Suburbs our home.  I am a Qualified Speech Pathologist and chose to focus my skills in Paediatric Feeding. After qualifying as a speech pathologist, I furthered my studies in Paediatric Feeding at Manchester University in the UK and since then have continued…

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Health & Wellbeing

Why diet is so important when it comes to breast cancer

Undergoing the rigours of breast cancer treatment can cause your body to become malnourished, so ensuring you are getting good nutrition during this critical time is paramount. According to leading breast cancer surgeon, Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, diet and lifestyle play a critical role during breast cancer treatment. Associate Professor Warrier is one of the world’s leading breast health and breast cancer surgeons who has built a highly respected practice in Sydney. The practice spans three locations with its main surgical centre located at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in Camperdown, and the other sites at BMA House, Macquarie Street, Sydney…

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Business & Career, Inspiration

Waverley Council’s Small grants program

If you are working on a project that will benefit the local community, environment, or streets and need some help, Waverley’s Small Grants Program might be an option for getting the support you need. Application process Applying for a Waverley Small Grant just got a whole lot easier! Council now uses the popular Smarty Grants online system to manage applications and reporting. The system will assist you in completing your grant application accurately and enable you to view and track your application. Some of the features of SmartyGrants are: Save your application progress and return to complete your application at…

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Health & Wellbeing

The symptoms of poor gut health – and what to do about it

Do you experience bloating or IBS symptoms? You’re not alone. You’re one of the 20% of Australians estimated to experience digestive symptoms.  These symptoms may include indigestion, bloating, constipation, acid reflux, gas, stomach pain, or diarrhea. Such symptoms can also be commonly referred to as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).  But did you know the symptoms of poor gut health can also be hidden?  Gut imbalances show up in many ways, and in some people, there may be no digestive symptoms at all.  Our gut health has a ripple effect on ALL aspects of our health and how we feel. Research…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Natalie Weiss

My journey as a Mum has been life changing. I always knew I wanted to be a Mother, but never knew how it would impact me. I am so grateful that I get to teach my daughter all about our world and how to be the best version of herself. I love being a Mum, Wife, Baby and Toddler Sleep Consultant, Early Childhood Teacher and Circle of Security Parenting Coach. All of these things make up who I am as a person.  I began my Sleep Consultant journey the moment my daughter was born! She was an awful sleeper. I was seriously…

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Health & Wellbeing

DIVORCE – Obstacle or Opportunity?

Moving on from divorce: meeting new people  When people talk about the impact of divorce, they often talk about what’s happening in the breakdown of the nuclear family; however, the impact of the end of a marriage is more far reaching. Some families may have to relocate or change jobs or both. For example, a mum may choose to be closer to her own parents to get help with childcare support. When these things happen, newly divorced people are at risk of feeling isolated. It’s a good idea to invest time where possible in building new supportive social networks. This…

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Health & Wellbeing

FREE & FUN Run Clubs to join in Sydney’s CBD

It’s no secret that running has become Sydney’s newest fitness and social craze. Whether you’re a complete novice or a Strava Local Legend, the run clubs at Barangaroo, The Rocks and Darling Harbour are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, get your blood pumping, and meet new, like-minded people. The Run Club – Darling Harbour Date + Time: Every Monday, 7:15am-8:15am Location: Village Green South, Darling Quarter Price: FREE Start your Monday on the right foot (literally) with Darling Harbour’s run club! Led by a friendly and experienced trainer, you will perform a series of drills and exercises built…

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Events, Food

Easter Eat Drink Play

Randwick Council is organising another pop-up weekend of food trucks to be available this Easter at Pioneers Park from 12pm to 8pm on Friday 29 March to Monday 1 April 2024. There will be a variety of different vendors selling savoury and sweet treats, so keep an eye on your favourite food truck’s social media pages for their hours of operation. Participating food trucks include: Image Vendor Details OMG Donuts   OMG Donuts Website OMG Donuts Facebook OMG Instagram Happy as Larry Happy as Larry Instagram Happy as Larry Facebook Wholly Schnit Wholly Schnit website Wholly Schnit Facebook Wholly Schnit…

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