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Events, Inspiration

Garage Sale Trail

Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, dedicated to helping you extend the life of your stuff and find the ultimate pre-loved gem. In 2023 over 400,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 14,000 garage sales across the nation. Together, they extended the life of over 4.8 million kgs of stuff saving these items from landfill and maximising the value of all the energy and resources that goes in to making the stuff we buy. Households, community groups and charities raised over $3.6 million. In 2022, over 300,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 15,000 garage…

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Inspiration, Real Estate

How to Pick the Right Movers for Your Relocation Needs: A Comprehensive Guide

Relocating can be both exciting and stressful. Whether you’re moving across town or to a different city, choosing the right movers can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth transition. From protecting your furniture to sticking to a schedule, the right removalists can ease the process, allowing you to focus on settling into your new home. But with so many moving companies available, how do you pick the best one for your needs? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the key factors to consider when choosing movers, ensuring you find the right team for your relocation. 1. Assess…

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Community, Inspiration

Nominations open for prestigious awards recognising outstanding volunteers in Randwick City

Nominations for Randwick City Council’s 2025 Community Service Awards are now open, providing people with an opportunity to formally recognise and celebrate outstanding volunteers and groups in the Local Government Area (LGA). The prestigious awards recognise those who have helped to improve the lives of others or make Randwick City a better place to live. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the Community Service Awards celebrated the City’s unsung heroes. “I’m constantly inspired by the leadership and commitment to service demonstrated by people in Randwick City,” she said. “This has never been more apparent than in recent years, when community members…

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Inspiration

Finding Love Again – Embracing Life as a Mum and Rediscovering Romance in Sydney

Being a mum is one of the most rewarding roles, but it can also be isolating at times. As your children grow and develop their own lives, it’s natural to crave companionship, love, and connection. The desire to find someone special doesn’t disappear just because you’re a mother. Yet, many mums may feel hesitant to jump back into the dating world, unsure of where to start or worried about balancing the demands of family life with a new relationship. It’s important to remember: you have every right to seek happiness, companionship, and love. The Struggles of Dating as a Mum…

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Inspiration

How to Pick the Right Light Source for Your Home: A Guide

Lighting plays a crucial role in defining the ambiance and functionality of a home. The right light source not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also affects mood, productivity, and safety. With an overwhelming array of lighting options available, choosing the right one for each room can be daunting. This guide will help you navigate through the process, focusing on understanding light sources, selecting appropriate fixtures, and optimizing lighting for different spaces. Understanding Different Types of Light Sources When selecting lighting for your home, it’s essential to understand the various types of light sources available. The three primary categories are…

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Take time back and tackle life’s toughest stains with the new Vanish Gold Pro range 

Whether you’re a young family or parents of five, it can often feel like the laundry pile is never ending – especially when frustration sets in trying to remove a stubborn stain repeatedly. While some Aussies enjoy doing laundry, many are left frustrated by it with more than 30% of families stating they hate doing laundry despite it being a necessary chore. Adding to the mental load, most of us lead busy lifestyles making it easy to collect a myriad of tough stains on our clothes, whether that’s from spilt coffee, a pasta sauce splash or make-up. To help Aussies…

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Events, Inspiration

The Big Design Market at Carriageworks

The Big Design Market returns to Carriageworks in Sydney this September. Boasting 200+ Australian exhibitors, a mouthwatering array of food and wine experiences and immersive, interactive art installations, this event is a vibrant and joyful celebration of independent design complete with shopping, eating, drinking, creating and playing – all under one roof. The Big Design Market is the ultimate place to find exceptional items to delight every loved one with an incredible curation of ethically made ceramics, jewellery, homewares, clothing, innovative lifestyle products, pet wares, stationery and much more, with many exciting new brands joining the lineup.  You’ll be spoilt…

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Community, Inspiration, Parks and Beaches

Bondi Beach Sea Wall

The Bondi Beach Graffiti Wall is an internationally renowned site for Street and Graffiti Artists. The space holds within it a rich history, showcasing the evolution of an art movement that began in the late 1970s. Influenced by the international trends emanating from New York and the explosive culture of MTV. Around this time, a small group of young artists in Bondi eagerly embraced the global graffiti craze, transforming this wall into their urban canvas of expression. However, in those early days, the wall existed in a grey area of legality, resulting in tensions between the local police and the…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Kids Birthday party? Party Different.

Want to host the ultimate Messy Play party and not clean up a thing? The Messy Play Party Package has you covered. Designed by SECC’s qualified educators, our Messy Play Parties are unforgettable. Your guests will party with slime, playdough, paint, glitter, and textiles. It’s a Messy Play wonderland of fun. The SECC team sets up, facilitates the party, and cleans up the mess for you at our dedicated event space in Mascot. So just relax, chat, or join in the messy fun! This Messy Play Party Package is perfect for your little one’s first birthday, but there are also…

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Occupational Therapy for Autism at Home: Simple Activities That Make a Difference

Raising children can be challenging, and it can be even more so when your child has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Kids with autism often experience difficulties in social interactions and life transitions, more so than the average neurotypical child. Experts estimate that one in 100 children worldwide has autism, and characteristics may be detected early in childhood. If your child has a diagnosis, one of the best things you can do as their parent is to sign them up for occupational therapy. It can make a big difference in how they play, learn, and live. The best part? You can…

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