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THE ROCKS TRANSFORMS INTO A FESTIVE WONDERLAND THIS CHRISTMAS

26/11/2021

As we head towards the end of the year, it’s time to celebrate with a wonderful Christmas in The Rocks! Heading into a festive period we all truly deserve, The Rocks is putting on an unmissable show of holiday fun. GRAB THE PERFECT GRAM AT THE ROCKS WONDERLANES To get Sydneysiders into the Christmas spirit, The Rocks will transform into a magical wonderland featuring fun, festive holiday Wonderlanes for the first time, with holiday cheer hidden down every cobblestoned path. Starting at Nurse’s Walk, dozens of elves have come in from all directions bringing Christmas magic to The Rocks. See…

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Inspiration, What to do

Off-Piste Ski and Snowboard

25/11/2021

A Little Bit About Us…  Off-Piste is Sydney’s only Indoor Ski & Snowboard Simulator Training Facility.  We have four state of the art simulators which emulate the exact feeling of flying down the slopes. Our combination training technique and cardiovascular conditioning builds muscle memory to prepare you for the snow and to become SkiFit.  Here at Off-Piste we offer a wide range of classes and training to best tailor each session to You. With experienced and certified ski and snowboard instructors to take You through each lesson you’ll be ready for the slopes in no time!  Our training is suited…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New Playground in Clovelly ready for Summer

25/11/2021

Clovelly’s Bundock Park playground to be re-opened Local families are invited to join a small celebration to mark the opening of a newly built children’s playground at Bundock Park, located alongside Clovelly Beach, on Wednesday 1 December, starting at 3.30pm. The event will include free gelato, entertainment and Council giveaways. The new playground, which has equipment appropriate for children of all abilities, was designed following consultation with the community. Located just south of the previous playground, new equipment includes a basket swing for all ages and abilities, a wooden boat with sensory play items, climbing equipment, toddler play station, seating…

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Inspiration, What to do

Ultimate Family weekend getaway “The Beach House at Newport”

24/11/2021

Only 60 minutes from the eastern suburbs, The Beach House Newport offers a great family weekend away. Whether your thinking of an unforgettable group getaway, yoga retreat, or family reunion; The Beach House was designed with group activity in mind. If you feel like you’d rather have some alone time, sneak away to read in the garden, grab a coffee at a nearby café or walk along beach only 250m away. Thoughtfully designed for the entire group, the owner has used the layout to create spaces for group get togethers with 11 individual beds. The decor is modern, completely clutter-free,…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Come see the newly improved Kokoda Park Playground in Kensington

24/11/2021

A popular children’s playground at Kokoda Park, Kensington will be re-opened with a small event for local children and their families on Saturday 27 November at 3pm. The event will include free gelato, entertainment and Council giveaways. The newly improved playground, which has equipment appropriate for children of all abilities, was relocated to a larger space and equipment for inclusive and sensory play included in the design. The improved playground includes a basket swing for all ages and abilities, a toddler-appropriate multi-play boat, see-saw, voice tubes for sensory play, rope equipment and a wheelchair accessible carousel for all ages and…

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Kids, What to do

What Dead Poets Society Taught Us About Raising Children

23/11/2021

Arguably, one of the ’80s most iconic movies, and god bless Robin Williams, Dead Poets Society was not only a great film but had extremely important messages that are still relevant for the children of today.  “Medicine, law, business, engineering, these are noble pursuits, and necessary, to sustain life. But poetry, beauty, romance, love, these are what we stay alive for.”  While the noble pursuits here are not romanticised like the art of vulnerably expressing yourself, it’s important to remember that the highest achievers in their medical, law or business field are all those with creativity.  Without creativity, you’re unable…

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Kids, What to do

Sydney Opera House to open new venue: Centre for Creativity

23/11/2021

Sydney – Tuesday 23 November, 2021. The Sydney Opera House will open its new Centre for Creativity on January 4, 2022 – a purpose-built home for hands-on creative experiences inside the world-renowned building.The Centre will significantly increase the breadth of year-round participatory performances, workshops and installations, in line with the Opera House’s commitment to engage new audiences on site, in schools, and in homes across Australia and the world.It’s one of the final projects in the Opera House’s Decade of Renewal, funded by the NSW Government, and is the first new dedicated programming venue to open in more than 20 years….

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Events, What to do

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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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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