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Randwick welcome’s SUSHI YOOHEE

November 9, 2021

Meet Yoohee Sushi Yoohee restaurant takes its name from its owner, chef and inspiration; Yoohee. On her return to Australia, Yoohee studied hard and received her Diploma in Early Childhood Care. However, recognising once again, Australia’s love for Sushi, while studying Yoohee worked hard in a number of Sushi kitchens saving her money for the day she might be able to bring the Sushi style preparation of her hometown Gwangju to the people of Sydney. And so from a small town of ‘giving and doing for others’ Yoohee is now ‘giving and doing’ for her customers. Only using the finest of ingredients…

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For Mums, Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Eresha De Zoysa

November 8, 2021

Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east? We have lived in Vaucluse for 6 years but before that we lived nearby in Bellevue Hill. We absolutely love the diversity of the area, the restaurants and cafes, the stunning beaches and walks, the relaxed lifestyle around the East and also having our friends close by. We feel so fortunate to live in the East. I went to school at Sydney Girls’ High, so many of my school friends are now raising their kids in the area too, and it’s so lovely to continue those childhood connections, especially…

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Food

Ben & Jerry’s is giving 30,000 dough-licious prizes away, and all you have to do is Spin To Win

November 8, 2021

Australia, 8 November 2021 — Today, Ben & Jerry’s unveils its first-ever ‘Spin To Win’ competition in Australia, giving ice cream lovers the chance to win one of six spec-chunk-ular prizes from scoops to sundaes. Launching from 9am today, the legend-dairy ice cream maker is serving out 30,000 Ben & Jerry’s treats to the fingertips of Aussies across the nation. In a giveaway like no other, there’s more than just a free scoop of the famous chunks and swirls on the line – you can try your luck at scoring scoops in cones or cups, brownies, shakes,…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

Good news for Randwick City swimmers

November 5, 2021

Coming into summer, visitors to Randwick City beaches can swim with confidence knowing that the majority of Randwick City beaches have been graded as ‘Good’ or ‘Very Good’, indicating they are suitable for swimming most of the time. The annual State of the Beaches report, released yesterday from the NSW Government, provides an overview of water quality at 210 swimming locations across the state that are monitored under the Beachwatch and Beachwatch Partnership programs, across NSW. In Randwick City, the monitored swimming spots include Clovelly Beach, Gordons Bay, Coogee Beach, Maroubra Beach, South Maroubra Beach, South Maroubra Rockpool, Malabar Beach,…

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For Mums, Health & Wellbeing

Finding Your Abdominal Connection After Birth

November 2, 2021

What happens to my abdominals during pregnancy and childbirth? As your belly grows during pregnancy, your abdominal muscles stretch and change. Your deepest layer of abdominals (TVA or Transverse Abdominis), acts like a corset which wraps around from your spine and joins via a tendon in the front called the linea alba. This layer has a close relationship to your breathing and pelvic floor muscles – two key elements of abdominal connection and core strength. During pregnancy, this layer stretches and thins which can impact this relationship. This is what we refer to as diatasis recti or ab separation. Therefore, rebuilding your…

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Babies, For Mums, Parenting, Pregnancy & Birth

What to expect when expecting twins!

October 26, 2021

What to expect when expecting twins! By Obstetrician Dr Colin Walsh. Not one but two babies is a surprise and delight but also often a shock to parents having twins. Dr Colin Walsh, an obstetrician at North Shore Private hospital answers the common questions of what a twin pregnancy can be like. I’m having twins – how will my pregnancy be different? Traditionally, 1-2% of pregnant women have twins. However this number is increasing with the widespread use of IVF. A twin pregnancy immediately falls into the “high-risk” category. You are more likely to experience complications (preterm birth,…

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Health & Wellbeing

7 TRIGGERS FOR BLOATING

October 21, 2021

Bloated tummies are one of the most common complaints many women have. Despite clean eating and doing all the “right” things many women cannot solve their bloating and end up frustrated despite cutting out gluten, dairy, using probiotics and eating plenty of fibre.Local Eastern Suburbs mum Sofia Potente is a Gut Health Coach, Integrative Health Practitioner, Essential Oil Specialist and passionate mum of two who offers 7 tips on how to beat the bloat. “Many clients come to me thinking food alone is causing the bloating triggers. “My approach is to take a holistic approach to try to get to…

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Health & Wellbeing

Hello Q-Tox. Goodbye Wrinkles.

October 19, 2021

It has been a momentous week for Cosmetic Injectables for all of us at Q-Tox – our first week of opening at Westfield Bondi Junction! We are known for our Anti-Wrinkle injections, lip filler, and minimalist aesthetic treatments which rejuvenate your natural appearance, to give you lasting confidence. When we designed Q-Tox, we first pondered the patient experience – how did it smell, how did it feel, both physically and emotionally – we have worked meticulously to create an environment which is so complete, you’ll never want to leave. From the cold to touch stone which glistens under our lights…

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Food, Inspiration

Indian delivery favourite Chachus launches in the Eastern Suburbs

October 10, 2021

Miss your favourite British-style Indian curry? A new at home delivery service has launched in the Eastern Suburbs using authentic recipes created by Sydneysider Tash who created Chachus. Tash who grew up in India and watched her parents cook and serve amazing Indian food was inspired to launch and start offering delicious Indian food to Sydney families. “I want it to be the yummiest, most authentic Indian food you have ever had. Every recipe and every ingredient should have a story and a past. I want it to be convenient and affordable for your family.” I have a dream to…

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For Mums, Inspiration

Sustainable fashion: Nordic ‘rent-a-rack’ concept store launching in Bondi Junction

October 8, 2021

Sustainable fashion: Nordic ‘rent-a-rack’ concept store launching in Bondi Junction Based on the runaway success of VENLA resell+relove in Mosman, where the game-changing ‘rent-a-rack’ concept store opened earlier this year, the VENLA team are excited to announce the launch of a brand-new location in Oxford St Mall in Bondi Junction on Thursday 14 October. VENLA’s mission is to encourage consumers to recycle and resell their quality pre-loved clothing, shoes, and accessories. Sellers rent a rack for a fortnight, price their items, then keep their racks stocked as items sell over the course of the rental period. Or they can…

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