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Community, Recreation, Sports, Uncategorized

Casual Pickleball at KGV: Fun, Social & Easy Fitness in The Rocks

April 18, 2026

Looking for a fun, low-impact way to stay active and meet new people? Casual pickleball sessions at King George V (KGV) Recreation Centre are the perfect mix of fitness, social connection and friendly competition. Whether you’re brand new to the sport or already hooked, these relaxed sessions are a great way to get moving in a welcoming, community-focused environment. What is pickleball? If you haven’t tried it yet, pickleball is one of the fastest-growing sports around—and for good reason. It’s a unique blend of tennis, table tennis and badminton, played on a smaller court using a paddle and a lightweight…

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Parks and Beaches, Recreation, Swimming

Clovelly Beach: A Family Favourite with a Story to Tell

January 2, 2026

Clovelly Beach is one of those special places that truly feels made for families. With its shallow shoreline, calm and protected waters, ocean pool and relaxed village feel, it’s a favourite for mums pushing prams, toddlers learning to splash and kids gaining confidence in the water. Unlike many Sydney beaches, Clovelly has no big waves, making it especially reassuring for parents with little ones. A Beach Loved Long Before Prams and Picnics Long before playgrounds and picnic rugs, the Clovelly area was used by Indigenous Australians for fishing and gathering food along the rocky shoreline. The naturally sheltered bay and…

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Recreation, Sports

Building the New Huntley Street Recreation Centre, Alexandria: A Big Win for Local Families

December 19, 2025

Exciting things are taking shape in Alexandria with the construction of the new Huntley Street Recreation Centre, a modern indoor sports and recreation hub designed to support the growing needs of local families and active kids. Currently under construction at 6–8 Huntley Street, the project involves transforming an existing 1980s warehouse into a beautifully designed, community-focused recreation centre. Works began in November 2024 and are expected to take around 18 months, with Kane Constructions delivering the $25 million project in partnership with the City of Sydney. What’s coming to Huntley Street? Once complete, the centre will offer an impressive range…

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Parks and Beaches, Recreation, School holidays, What to do

5 best spots to enjoy a picnic in Woollahra

January 21, 2024

We are spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful parks in the local Woollahra council area. Grab some friends and a picnic and make the most of the great outdoors. Here are 5 of our favourite local spots to enjoy a picnic. 1. Blackburn Gardens There’s plenty of space to roll out a picnic mat in the luscious Blackburn Gardens. Set up shop under the shade of the beautiful fig tree. Make sure to pack your swimmers so you can go for dip at Murray Rose Pool. 2. Cooper Park Cooper Park is one of our local area’s best…

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