Inspiration Archives

5 ways to get into the Christmas spirit in Sydney

November 21, 2023

From free family concerts to decorations that make you go ‘ahhhh’. Here’s a taste of what’s happening during the festive season. 1. Christmas concerts Dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our free concert series across Sydney. The first of 6 free concerts will kick off in Pyrmont on Friday 1 December and roll out across Surry Hills, Rosebery, Rushcutters Bay, Glebe and Alexandria. Performers include Sydney Philharmonia Choir, Justine Clarke and The Listies. 2. The lighting of the Martin Place tree The largest Christmas tree in NSW will delight audiences from…

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Inspiration, What to do

What happens to items dropped off at Recycle It Saturday – Sat 25 Nov

November 20, 2023

Do you want to do the right thing for the planet by recycling your old lightbulbs, batteries, X-rays, unwanted clothes – but you find you never have the time to drive around to various drop off locations? Our Recycle It Saturday event is for you! It’s a one-stop-shop for all your ‘problem waste’ recycling needs, and you don’t even need to get out of your car. The next event is on Saturday 25 November from 9am to 3pm at Alexandra Canal Depot and is open to City of Sydney, Waverley and Woollahra council residents. Find out what you can bring. Due to processing…

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Inspiration, What to do

South Eveleigh, SUMMER EXPRESS

November 20, 2023

Kick off the festive season with Santa sightings, free live music, pop-up games and kid friendly entertainment at South Eveleigh . Get ready to embark on a journey of holiday cheer as South Eveleigh introduces the exciting Summer Express, a unique advent-style calendar of daily holiday fun set to roll into town from Tuesday 21st November through to Saturday 23 December. The historic site of Sydney’s Locomotive Workshops will become a kaleidoscope of colour and activity for 5-weeks of free, fun events including Santa sightings, live music, pop-up games, festive food and drink offerings and family-friendly entertainment. Enter via Redfern…

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Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

5 relaxation practices to put into action before bedtime

November 16, 2023

It’s been a long day, and you’re finally ready to snuggle up in bed, surrounded by soft pillows and cosy blankets. You close your eyes, looking forward to drifting off, but your mind is still buzzing with thoughts, to-do-lists, and worries. If this sounds familiar, there are a few practices you can try to help relax and calm your mind, ready for sleep. Here are our top tips to help you switch off at the end of a busy day. 1. Switch off with noise Have you ever experienced the tranquillity of raindrops gently pattering against a window? Or the…

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Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Telstra has switched on Australia’s direct connection to the North Pole

November 15, 2023

Here’s how to make free calls to Santa’s Workshop from any Telstra payphone this year. The boots are polished, the bells are jingling, the big red suit is freshly washed and hanging on the line. For Aussie kids (of all ages), it’s time to ring in the festive season with the return of our Free Calls to Santa hotline from any of our 14,500 payphones around the country. And we’re opening the lines earlier this year so you can get your wish lists in with Santa until Christmas Eve. We know how kids of all ages love calling Santa. Last…

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Inspiration

Why Flowers Are A Timeless Holiday Gift Choice

November 15, 2023

Imagine strolling through a bustling holiday market, the air filled with the mingled scents of pine and spiced cider. Your mission is to find that perfect gift that speaks volumes of your affection without uttering a single word. As you wander, your eyes catch the vibrant hues of a flower stall, and suddenly, it clicks. With their natural elegance and unspoken language, flowers are the ideal choice. They aren’t just gifts; they’re heartfelt messages woven in petals and leaves, a harmony of colour and fragrance that captures the essence of the festive season. In this spirited time of giving, flowers…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Great Southern BioBlitz – Community wildlife survey

November 15, 2023

The Great Southern BioBlitz is an international biological survey that enlists the help of local residents to record living species across the southern hemisphere. Take photographs or sound recordings of plants, birds, insects, animals, and fungi between 24 and 27 November, and upload your observations to the iNaturalist app by 11 December. You can also join Dr James Macnamara, City of Sydney’s urban ecology coordinator, for a community biodiversity survey in one of the largest parks in the inner city. You’ll learn: what the Great Southern BioBlitz is how to use the iNaturalist app for reporting biodiversity observations how to…

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Inspiration, What to do

First section of Kingsford to Centennial Park cycleway now open

November 11, 2023

Cycling between Kingsford and the City just got a little easier with the first stage of a 1.8km separated cycleway officially opened on Friday 10 November 2023, by Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch. The new 1.1km cycleway section starts at the intersection of Houston Road and Barker Street and travels north onto Day Avenue and then Doncaster Avenue finishing at Todman Avenue. The next 700m section between Todman Avenue and Alison Road along Doncaster Avenue will open in late December 2023. The cycleway forms an important connection between Kingsford and Kensington linking with existing cycleways at Centennial Park to access the…

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Inspiration

The QVB Unveils Their Christmas Programming for the 2023 Festive Season

November 10, 2023

Sydney: The QVB (Queen Victoria Building) in Sydney’s CBD will deliver the magic of Christmas with a unique and exciting new schedule of music programming within the centre for this year’s holiday season. The music programming will include an unmatched schedule of entertainment from choirs including the Barayagal Choir, Australian Girls’ Choir, The Honeybees, Bel A Capella and Circular Key Chorus from mid-November to the end of the year. Performances will take place on Thursday evenings from 4pm and 6pm and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm with additional selected school choirs showcasing their voices and repertoire throughout the month too….

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Inspiration

TURN CHAOS INTO CALM WITH ROOMSHAKER: TRANSFORMING LIVES, ONE ROOM AT A TIME

November 9, 2023

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding a moment of peace and order can seem like an impossible task. The chaos of clutter and disorganisation can quickly take a toll on our well-being. Roomshaker operates in Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs and is dedicated to turning a chaos home into calm. ABOUT ROOMSHAKER Meet Kirsten Frew, the visionary founder of Roomshaker. We use professional organising strategies, to highlight the best features of your house. This creates a sense of serenity and functionality in each room. Our services are perfect for clients who want help to declutter/organise…

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