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The Stinkwater 24 Film Festival: A 24-Hour Filmmaking Challenge Like No Other

05/09/2024

Attention filmmakers, storytellers, and creative minds! The Stinkwater24 Film Festival is back, and you’re invited to participate in this thrilling 24-hour filmmaking challenge from Friday, September 13th, to Sunday, September 15th, 2024. This is your chance to create a short film under intense time pressure, showcase your talent, and compete for prestigious awards, including a $1,000 Grand Prize. Event Schedule: Friday, September 13th – Kick-Off! 6:00 PM: Registrations Close & Festival Brief Released Join us upstairs at the Ritz Cinema to receive your Team Bag, which contains all the essentials to get started. The brief will also be emailed to…

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School holidays

Ascham School Holiday Program

04/09/2024

The Ascham Holiday Academy operates during the school holidays at Ascham School for students in years K-6. Programs are open to both Ascham and Non-Ascham students, girls, and boys, and runs for a full school day (9am to 3.30pm). The Ascham Holiday Academy operates during the school holidays at Ascham School. Programs are open to both Ascham and Non-Ascham students, girls, and boys, and runs for a full school day (9am to 3.30pm). Our activities include performing arts, multi-sports, STEAM, baking, coding, and more. Each program is engaging, educational and entertaining with an opportunity to make great new friends and…

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Events

Junkyard Beats presents ELEMENTS

03/09/2024

Junkyard Beats returns to the Sydney Fringe Festival with ELEMENTS! Prepare for an explosive mix of rhythm, comedy and circus as junk transform into musical instruments! Junkyard Beats returns to the Sydney Fringe Festival with their electrifying new show: ELEMENTS! After winning the Critic’s Pick Award in 2018, they’re back to blow your mind with a performance that redefines rhythm, comedy, and circus. Prepare for an explosive collision of sounds, sights, and sensations that’ll have you on the edge of your seat! Junkyard Beats transforms everyday objects into extraordinary instruments, creating music and magic from the most unexpected sources. The…

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School holidays, What to do

Discover the joy of a tiny home in Spring

03/09/2024

Take your kids on a nature-filled adventure with all the elements needed to really recharge and escape with an Into The Wild Escapes tiny home holiday. Discover locations throughout NSW and nationwide, with some of their tiny homes less than two hours away from the Eastern Suburbs. And the best bit? Eastern Suburbs Mums receive 10% off. Why should you choose a tiny home escape? Often, there’s the view that kids’ school holidays or weekends should be jam-packed with endless fun and adventure with no down time. A tiny home escape gives you the perfect balance of the two, allowing…

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Community, Events

Waverley Presents: Authors at the Pavilion this Spring

02/09/2024

This Spring, the Bondi Pavilion is are excited to present a series of exclusive book launches with fabulous authors, in partnership with Gertrude and Alice Bookstore Café. Find out more about each of the events and links to sign up. 10 September, Markus Zusak: Three Wild Dogs and the Truth Markus Zusak is the international bestselling author of six novels, including The Messenger, Bridge of Clay, and The Book Thief – one of the most loved books of the twenty-first century and a New York Times bestseller for more than a decade. Join the remarkable Markus Zusak in conversation with interviewer, presenter and lover of…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Sports

Work progresses on Heffron Park Netball Courts shade structure

01/09/2024

Construction of the shade structure at Heffron Park’s netball courts is progressing, with columns installed and most drainage and electrical work completed on 22 August 2024. The project is being carried out in stages, with the first phase focusing on covering three courts, installing lighting and upgrading footpaths and drainage. Next, a new 3-metre-wide footpath will be added along the southern end of the courts. The turf around the courts will also be restored and rafters, further lighting and a complete shade structure with gutters and downpipes will be installed. The new shade structure will eventually cover six courts and…

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Events, What to do

New weekly street festival announces fresh lineup to keep The Spot buzzing

31/08/2024

Randwick’s newest family-friendly street dining festival, Spot On, returns every till Thursday 28 October 2024, sporting a fresh lineup of entertainers to keep The Spot buzzing. After last week’s successful launch, Randwick City Council will again close St Pauls Street in front of the Ritz Cinema, making it pedestrian-friendly and allowing local restaurants to take over the street for another evening of alfresco dining and live entertainment. This week, the Maxi Signori Duo will entertain diners with their exciting blend of Latin sounds, soul, blues and folk, followed by a lively performance by up-and-coming indie-pop artist, Will Baker. Funded through…

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Events, Family, What to do

7 Free Father’s Day Activities in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

27/08/2024

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re looking to make it special without breaking the bank, you’re in the right place! The Eastern Suburbs of Sydney offer a plethora of free activities that will help you celebrate and create wonderful memories with Dad. From scenic walks to cultural experiences, here are seven fantastic free activities to consider: 1. Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk Kickstart Father’s Day with a refreshing morning stroll along one of Sydney’s most iconic coastal tracks. The Bondi to Coogee walk spans about 6 kilometers, offering breathtaking views of the ocean, cliffs, and bays….

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Events, Food, Inspiration

Where to celebrate Father’s Day in The Rocks, Darling Harbour & Barangaroo

24/08/2024

Celebrate Father’s Day this Sunday, 1st September, with a day your dad will never forget. Whether he’s a foodie, a fan of unique experiences, or just loves to be spoiled, The Rocks, Darling Harbour, and Barangaroo have everything you need to make him feel extra special. From mouth-watering dining specials to one-of-a-kind gifts, these iconic Sydney locations offer a perfect blend of culinary delights and thoughtful surprises tailored to every type of dad. Make this Father’s Day a day to remember by exploring all that these vibrant destinations have to offer! Darling Harbour Darling Harbour always delivers the best family-friendly…

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Events

Cicada at Sydney Theatre Company

23/08/2024

Sydney Theatre Company presents this new adaptation of master-storyteller Shaun Tan’s much-loved CICADA, brought to life in a stunning puppet show created by one of Australia’s premier children’s theatre companies – Barking Gecko Theatre. Cicada spends his days dutifully working away in a grey office. Overlooked by his superiors and overworked by his colleagues, he is getting very close to the end of his tether. But one day, looking out over the city from the rooftop of his office building, Cicada has an epiphany. A small story of epic proportions and winner of the Children’s Book Council Award for Best…

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