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PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE SYDNEY TO INFINITY…AND BEYOND, THIS SUMMER!

20/11/2021

AS SYDNEY OPENS UP, THE PIXAR-THEMED MINI-GOLF COURSE IS CONFIRMED TO MAKE THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER ITS HOME FROM LATE NOVEMBER TO FEBRUARY. Australia’s favourite pop-up mini-golf phenomenon, Pixar Putt, is set to help revitalise Sydney when it opens at the vibrant Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park from 26 November 2021 through to 6 February 2022. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 27 October from 9am via www.pixarputt.com.au This open air, pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories, characters, and icons from some of Pixar’s most beloved films including Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., Soul,…

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Events, What to do

The QVB Unveils Australia’s Newest and Largest Indoor Christmas Tree

19/11/2021

The Queen Victoria Building (QVB) is ushering in a new dawn this festive season unveiling a brand-new Christmas tree for customers to enjoy. Inspired by Australia’s native Wollemi Pine, one of the world’s oldest and rarest tree species, the new tree celebrates the iconic building’s uniquely Australian history. At 20metres tall and suspended from the centre dome to create a unique experience from the ground level, the new tree will assume the mantle of Australia’s largest indoor Christmas tree, replacing the famous Swarovski tree that graced the centre for the past 16 years. Accompanying it will be a programmed light …

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Events, Photographers

HEAD ON PHOTO FESTIVAL, with over 60 physical outdoor exhibitions on Bondi Beach

18/11/2021

Sydney, Australia: Head On Photo Festival, Australia’s leading annual photography event, today announced the full program of exhibitions and events, including a major activation of Bondi Beach. Taking place from 19 – 28 November 2021, the program includes over 60 outdoor exhibitions at Paddington Reservoir Gardens and Bondi Beach, six large-scale photo boxes displaying the best of the Festival and a series of talks and workshops. Following the success of the Head On 2020 digital festival, an online Open program will bring a series of talks and workshops virtually to audiences across the country and the world. The 12th edition…

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Events, Food, Inspiration

DRINK YOUR COFFEE AND EAT IT TOO!

12/11/2021

MILKLAB GIVE AWAY THOUSANDS OF FREE COFFEES IN EDIBLE CUPS Taste Australia’s most sustainable coffee in an edible cup at MILKLAB’s Oat Float to celebrate the launch of MILKLAB Oat Milk. MILKLAB, Australia’s most popular barista milk for coffee, is sending espresso aficionados into a spin by giving away thousands of free coffees in an edible cup to celebrate the launch of MILKLAB Oat Milk. The creators of Australia’s award-winning plant based milks, including almond, soy and macadamia have partnered with Melbourne’s Good Edi to offer coffee connoisseurs a taste of their new MILKLAB Oat milk in Australia’s most sustainable…

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Events, Kids, What to do

GET THE KIDS MOVING THIS SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

11/11/2021

One of the biggest challenges modern parents face is finding ways to tear kids away from devices, reducing seemingly endless exposure to social media, gaming, YouTube and Netflix. Eastern suburbs duo Sebastian Pain and Ben Vengoa are coming to the rescue of parents who find it impossible to encourage their children to get outside and be active. Their one-day and two-day action packed Motiv8sports camps, run during school holidays at Maroubra’s Heffron Park, are designed to tickle the fancy of even the most dedicated couch-loving, technology-addicted, television-obsessed children. The super-charged, cleverly planned camps expose kids, no matter their natural propensity…

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Eating Out with Kids, Food

Randwick welcome’s SUSHI YOOHEE

09/11/2021

Meet Yoohee Sushi Yoohee restaurant takes its name from its owner, chef and inspiration; Yoohee. On her return to Australia, Yoohee studied hard and received her Diploma in Early Childhood Care. However, recognising once again, Australia’s love for Sushi, while studying Yoohee worked hard in a number of Sushi kitchens saving her money for the day she might be able to bring the Sushi style preparation of her hometown Gwangju to the people of Sydney. And so from a small town of ‘giving and doing for others’ Yoohee is now ‘giving and doing’ for her customers. Only using the finest of ingredients…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

Good news for Randwick City swimmers

05/11/2021

Coming into summer, visitors to Randwick City beaches can swim with confidence knowing that the majority of Randwick City beaches have been graded as ‘Good’ or ‘Very Good’, indicating they are suitable for swimming most of the time. The annual State of the Beaches report, released yesterday from the NSW Government, provides an overview of water quality at 210 swimming locations across the state that are monitored under the Beachwatch and Beachwatch Partnership programs, across NSW. In Randwick City, the monitored swimming spots include Clovelly Beach, Gordons Bay, Coogee Beach, Maroubra Beach, South Maroubra Beach, South Maroubra Rockpool, Malabar Beach,…

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Events, What to do

COME ALIVE THIS SUMMER AT THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL CINEMA

01/11/2021

Sydney’s iconic Westpac OpenAir is ready to bring some sunshine to Sydney Harbour this summer, with an extended season, a stellar line up of films and delicious harbourside dining. The event will run for 48 nights from January 6 to 22 February 2022, on Mrs Macquaries Point in the Royal Botanic Garden. The 2022 film program will be filled with highly anticipated premiere and preview screenings, as well as the very best current releases. Audiences can look forward to catching blockbusters including No Time To Die, House of Gucci and The Matrix Resurrections, as well as a fabulous selection of…

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Events, Kids, What to do

Theme your next birthday party with bubbles!

30/10/2021

One of the most common challenges for parents is trying to find a different style of birthday party to host. With many different themes and ideas it can be hard to choose a theme that doesn’t mean a whole lot of work for you. Now lockdown is over there is a new party provider on the scence, Bubbleheads offering a unique party theme with you guessed it…bubbles. Bubblehead spokesperson Ulah Genevieve said, “We know many kids love bubbles so it made sense to create a themed party around this. “We invented a bunch of different bubble games tailored to different ages from…

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Events, What to do

Meet Santa atop the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge for the ultimate Christmas photo

28/10/2021

Santa will be visiting the Sydney Harbour Bridge every Sunday morning from 7 November – 19 December 2021 for a COVID-safe Christmas photo like no other, 134 metres above sea level and with the iconic Sydney Opera House as your backdrop. As well as experiencing the best views of Sydney whilst scaling the iconic arches, Christmas cheer add-ons include your unique 2021 Christmas snap, a Santa hat to take home, and the chance to sing along to your favourite Christmas carols whilst you soak in the breathtaking sights of Sydney Harbour. After what has been a difficult year for many,…

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