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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

Enjoy a fun-filled guided tour at Cockatoo Island

18/04/2023

Looking for a fun weekend outing the whole family can enjoy? Escape to the heart of Sydney Harbour for an adventure-filled tour at Cockatoo Island / Wareamah Each guided tour is an opportunity to travel back in time with your kids and explore the island’s storied past, including its convict and dockyard eras! Plus: As you discover historic landmarks, a knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and answer your history questions. There are four all-ages tours to choose from (details below), including a night tour and a day tour suitable for visitors with low mobility. Kids (12 and under) and…

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For Mums, Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

Get rebates of up to $100 on reusable cloth nappies.

16/04/2023

Waverley residents can claim a 50% rebate on the purchase of reusable nappies (up to $100 rebate for a $200 purchase) and reusable sanitary products (up to $50 rebate for a $100 purchase) making it more affordable to go eco-friendly. Reusable products may cost a little more up-front, but in the long term they can save you more than $1,000 a year! Council rebates are provided to help reduce the upfront costs of reusable options, allowing you to reduce your waste to landfill by shifting away from disposable, single-use products. If you have been wanting to try these reusable products now…

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Inspiration

A Spot of history

09/04/2023

Every March our attentions turns to The Spot in Randwick as we celebrate The Spot Festival. It’s the spot to be, but just why is it called The Spot? Our Local Studies Librarian Georgina Keep found out the answer is not straightforward. One of the most asked questions about our local history is “How did ‘The Spot’ gets its name?”. The answer is not that straightforward. Post European arrival, The Spot locality at Randwick was settled in the early 1850s by two families of Irish and Scottish ancestry. It was known as Irishtown with a settlement known as Struggletown located…

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Better Home Removals successfully moves a client from a 5-bedroom Bellevue Hill home to a new location in Coogee

06/04/2023

Moving into a new home can be a stressful experience, especially when it involves a large five-bedroom property with limited access for trucks. Booking with an experienced team of removalists who are experts in planning large, full service moves makes the process seamless and stress-free. With our full-service white glove move, we successfully moved a client from Bellevue Hill to Coogee, Sydney. What makes Better Home Removals a 5-star moving company? When Better Home Removals was asked to quote on a large five-bedroom home in Bellevue Hill, we performed an in-person assessment of the move. Our comprehensive assessment provides our…

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Events, For Mums, Inspiration, School holidays

Mum Jokes: Jessica Rowe in conversation with Lara Mulcahy

06/04/2023

Journalist, author and mental health advocate Jessica Rowe shares her new book Mum Jokes. The ultimate antidote for the stresses of modern family. Proving once and for all that mothers can be funny, Jessica Rowe’s new book Mum Jokes is a collection of family-friendly witticisms that are much smarter and genuinely far funnier than Dad jokes! Join Jessica Rowe for a night of light-hearted conversation and laughter as she talks to entertainer Lara Mulcahy about motherhood, embarrassing your kids and the supreme value of comic relief. A great night our with your mum, parent friends and anyone needing a good…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Cooper Park Community Hall upgrade completed

03/04/2023

Newly-refurbished Cooper Park Community Hall is open to the public following upgrade works to better cater to community needs. The much-loved facility, located in Cooper Park, Bellevue Hill adjacent to a popular children’s playground will be available for public hire for social events, recreational and community group activities from 1 April 2023. The $796,000 upgrade, delivered with funding assistance from the NSW Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, includes: Accessibility features comprising new access ramp, disabled car parking spot and internal toilets Additional external disabled toilet installed adjacent to the playground New kitchen Creation of new large internal space…

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Randwick Council to build new native wildlife rescue shelter in Randwick

02/04/2023

A new native wildlife rescue shelter for WIRES East will be built in Randwick under a jointly funded program by Randwick Council and the NSW State Government, Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker announced today, 29 March 2023. The new shelter will replace the existing WIRES facility located near Randwick Community Centre where volunteers temporarily house and care for rescued native wildlife. “WIRES is run by a dedicated group of volunteers committed to protecting and preserving our wildlife,” Mayor Dylan Parker said. “They do amazing work caring for injured native wildlife 365 days a year. This new facility will be purpose built…

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Marine Dream in Botany Bay – Sue Liu at the Bayview

01/04/2023

The Bayview Gallery at La Perouse Museum is delighted to host artist Sue Liu and her intricate marine images drawn from scuba dives in Kamay Botany Bay. Sue Liu – known as Wildcard-Sue – was invited to show in The Bayview as her stunning marine images bring the fragile and spectacular underwater ecosystem of Kamay Botany Bay into the Museum itself. Inspired by her passion for the sea and scuba diving in Sydney, Wildcard-Sue’s exhibition Marine Dream in Botany Bay is sure to submerge you into an unforgettable dream on the shore of the Bay. This show features 50+ original artworks…

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Unique & Unusual – Pet Names

29/03/2023

Furrr the Love of Food Pet Insurance Australia has seen an interesting trend toward pet names, with food coming up as a major influence in what we choose to call our feline friends and canine companions. “While researching the pet top names across the country, we noticed a very interesting pattern,” Nadia Crighton from Pet Insurance Australia says. “Food is certainly a driving force behind why many adoring pet owners choose to name their pets.” While television characters, cars, and famous people are also a big source of inspiration, it was certainly the food names that stood out. From the…

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7 Simple Tricks for Decorating Small Spaces and Making Them Look Bigger

29/03/2023

living in a small space has become increasingly common in modern times, particularly in cities where space comes at a premium. While living in a small space can have its benefits, such as lower rent costs and easier maintenance, it can also pose some challenges. Limited space can feel cramped, cluttered, and uninviting, making it challenging to create a comfortable living environment. However, with some thoughtful decorating tips, it is possible to make even the tiniest of spaces feel larger and more functional. This article aims to provide readers with seven simple yet effective tricks to transform their small spaces…

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