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5 Ways to Inspire Little Ocean Lovers this World Ocean’s Day

With more than 85% of Australians living within 50km of the coast, if you’re raising little ones here in Oz I’ll be heading to the beach is a regular family activity. For my family at least, we consider Australia’s beautiful beaches one of nature’s greatest playgrounds.  But did you know, by the time our children are grown, our oceans might be more full of trash than natural treasures? Between pollution, global warming and over-fishing, these critical eco-systems are at crisis point. In fact, around a third of ocean mammals and corals are in danger of extinction, and more than half of all marine life may have disappeared…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Ella Reserve playground upgrade. Have your say.

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground in Ella Reserve, Lucas Avenue Malabar. After consulting the community late last year, we have developed a concept design that has enlarged the play area and provides more play equipment, including opportunities for climbing. The concept design includes: New climbing equipment Expanded play area with large mountain slide More inclusive play with a nest swing and wheelchair accessible spinner New shade structure, bubbler, tables and benches More plantings and grassed area for play inside the fence MEET US AT THE PLAYGROUND Come chat with us about the new design at Ella Reserve on:…

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BONDI FESTIVAL BRINGS ART & FUN BACK TO SYDNEY THIS JULY

Save the date for one of winter’s most exciting events – Bondi Festival is back in 2022. The three-week, all-ages arts festival will take in various locations across Bondi from 1-17 July, celebrating local artists, immersive performance and more; all programmed for ultimate play. Presented by Waverley Council, in partnership with Bondi and Districts Chamber of Commerce, Bondi Festival is a boutique arts and performance festival including a family-friendly entertainment hub. Featuring performers, storytellers and creators from Sydney and beyond, sharing everything from digital to physical, including new works in unusual places. The famous Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel makes a…

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HOW TO PLEASE A WOMAN

Gina is not feeling fabulous. She has lost her job and feels stuck and frustrated in a passionless  marriage. She has always lived life on the sidelines – that is, until she is met with the ground breaking business opportunity of converting a team of well-built moving guys into well-built  housecleaners. Initially the response from her ocean-swimming community is immediate, and her  all-male cleaning staff an instant hit. Finally, she is the boss she has always wanted to be.   But, as her business booms, her clientele demands something more – sex, or better yet, pleasure.  Faced with something far more…

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Witness the Koojay Corroboree

Celebrating Aboriginal ceremony, tradition & culture Council, in conjunction with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, holds the annual Koojay Corroboree on Coogee Beach to launch Reconciliation Week. This year the event will be held on Friday 27 May 2022 from 11am. The sands of Coogee Beach will come to life as Aboriginal Dancers perform traditional and contemporary dance in an event where Australia’s First Nations People interact with the Dreamtime through dance, music and storytelling.  The Koojay Corroboree will feature live performances and a fashion parade. The Corroboree is held during National Reconciliation Week; a time for all Australians…

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Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo returns to Sydney Showground for 3 huge days

The Pregnancy, Babies and Children’s Expo (PBC Expo) is excited to be returning to Sydney from 27-29 May at the Sydney Showground for three huge days. The Pregnancy Babies and Children’s Expo is Australia’s trusted early parenting event. With over 30 years of experience, it is a must for all new parents. In 2022 we are hosting 12 Expos around Australia, where visitors can talk directly with brand owners, product developers and service providers and have their questions answered. Visit the PBC website: www.pbcexpo.com.au Visitors will be able to explore more than 200 brands and an unbeatable range of products under…

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A European experience at The Ultimate Autumn Market

A European experience at The Ultimate Autumn Market Sunday 29 May 2022 The Entertainment Quarter, Lang Rd Moore Park A special autumn market to surpass all outdoor markets will take place at the Entertainment Quarter on Sunday 29 May, 10am-3pm. Cambridge Markets’ The Ultimate Autumn Market, so evocative of European markets, offer a wonderful way to browse, shop, socialise and enjoy a unique experience with family and friends. The popular seasonal market at EQ is returning this Autumn with delicious hot food stalls, artisan providores, gifts, clothing and homewares.  With over 200 stalls, there will be an amazing array of…

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Launch of the Charing Cross to Bronte Beach Heritage Walk

Waverley Council’s popular Charing Cross to Bronte Beach Heritage Walk now comes with a companion digital experience available on our website. The new online audio-visual tour was designed by Council’s Urban Design and Heritage team to enhance the experience of the 2.5km walk through the Charing Cross Urban Conservation Area and surrounds. Coupled with a PDF map, the Charing Cross to Bronte Beach Heritage Walk digital experience is great way to explore Waverley’s rich heritage and history through the stories of 22 famous and lesser-known locations, landmarks and people. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said the walk aims to engage…

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Events, Parenting, Playgroups

Navigate the parenting journey

South Eastern Community Connect offers a range of services and activities for new parents to navigate the parenting journey. South Eastern Community Connect organises regular weekly Playgroups, Parenting skill building programs and family fun days. Checkout below the programs and activities that South Eastern Community Connect have, and don’t forget the SECC Family Fun Day at Saturday the 14th May 2022. Playgroups. The early years of parenting can feel like one, long, sleepless night… Parents and carers face all kinds of challenges, and the right kind of support is crucial. That’s why South Eastern Community Connect (SECC) runs a range…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Popular Dog walking areas in the waverly council area

The Waverly Council has several designated areas for on-leash and off-leash dog walking. Each location has signs to indicate this. Dog owners are responsible for acknowledging appropriate signage. Unless signposted otherwise or a prohibited area under the NSW Animal Companion ActThis external link will open in a new window, dogs are allowed on leash across the Waverley Area. Dog litter bag dispensers are available at all off-leash parks, however we recommend always carrying dog bags with you when you’re walking your dog, to ensure you don’t get caught out. Find out more about your responsibility as a dog owner here….

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