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Discover how to create a backyard space that’s both stylish and functional for relaxation and entertaining. Learn about essential features like durable furniture, versatile layouts, and ambient lighting to elevate your outdoor space. Explore ways to decorate for different occasions and incorporate eco-friendly options for a sustainable touch. Get practical tips on maintaining your backyard oasis to keep it beautiful and welcoming year-round. Imagine stepping into a backyard that feels like a personal retreat—a space where you can unwind after a long day or host unforgettable gatherings with friends. Transforming your outdoor area into a place of beauty and functionality…

Supporting kids means so much more than just sitting down and helping them with homework: it’s about being there for them emotionally, preparing them with the right tool set to succeed academically, and making them feel safe and motivated to learn. More importantly, encouragement and guidance build up children to have confidence in learning. In this article, we will discuss a few practical and meaningful ways to ensure that kids feel supported while developing in school. The Role of Emotional Support in Academic Success Emotional support plants the roots that mold academic success in every child’s life. Children who feel…

A new 55-metre boardwalk between Maroubra and South Maroubra Beach has just been completed, providing easier access to the South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club for people with wheelchairs and prams. The long sandy track has been replaced with a continuous raised boardwalk made from a hard-wearing and maintenance-free recycled plastic material, which offers a long-lasting and eco-friendly alternative to traditional timber. It follows the completion of a new amenities building at South Maroubra Beach in October 2023, which included upgraded paths, landscaped areas, and parking spaces to improve accessibility. To further improve the accessibility of beaches in the Randwick…

A 1920s English seaside town bears witness to a dark and absurd scandal in this riotous mystery comedy. Based on a stranger than fiction true story, WICKED LITTLE LETTERS follows two neighbours: deeply conservative local Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and rowdy Irish migrant Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley). When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women – led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) – begin to investigate the crime…

The Bronte Ocean Pool is one of Sydney’s most popular ocean pools, and is a much-loved community destination for locals and visitors alike. Waverley Council is currently open to community feedback on proposed upgrades to the pool, which can be submitted on the Have Your Say page. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said that Council has identified several issues relating to the Bronte Ocean Pool: Pool lining “The existing lining was installed to improve the surface of the pool, however, due to a number of environmental factors, the condition of the lining has deteriorated,” said Masselos. “Our engineers assessed the…