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Blak Markets joins Waverley Council’s Global Table 2024

May 16, 2024

Global Table, Waverley Council’s annual celebration of our diverse culture, food and music returns to Oxford Street Mall, Bondi Junction on Sunday 19 May from 11am to 4pm. Enjoy food stalls featuring menus from around the world in the company of family, friends and neighbours at our 35-metre-long communal table. oining us for the first time for live performances on the main stage are The Strides, Victor Valdes, Latin Cross Roads, Sitar by Ravi, Be Suren, Monochrome K Pop, Polish Folk Ensemble, Ganathipan and the MCC Chinese dancers. Blak Markets has also partnered with the Council to showcase original and…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Opening, Free ice cream & coffee

May 15, 2024

The Randwick Council is excited to be hosting a special community celebration to reopen the newly renovated Alison Park Playground and the whole community is invited! Alison Park playground has been upgraded to create a new playspace which caters for children of all ages and abilities. This playground’s design follows ideas from local children and their families to include new paving, playground equipment, rubber softfall, bike hoops, picnic tables and a drinking fountain with new shrubs and groundcovers. The new playground is bright and engaging, with fun features like an in-ground trampoline, run wheel and nest swing. Randwick Mayor Philipa…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Playgroups

Newly renovated Matraville Youth and Cultural Hall now open

May 15, 2024

Matraville Youth & Cultural Hall is located on the corner of Knowles & Pozieres Avenue, adjacent to a large open space reserve. The large hall offers space for a range of activities such as dance or yoga classes, forums, meetings, birthday parties and workshops. With modern kitchen facilities and an accessible bathroom, undercover awning area and tables and chairs. The facility was opened in 2024 and represents a high quality venue suitable for all types of events. The venue is wheelchair accessible with ample on-street parking including EV charging stations and bike racks. How to Apply: The first thing you…

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What to do

5 Reliable moving companies in Sydney ready for your next move

May 13, 2024

Sydney has long been known as one of the most desirable places to live in Australia, it offers great schools, surf beaches, a bustling CBD with excellent work opportunities and much more. With the size of the city expanding, and even a new international airport being built in Western Sydney, it’s no surprise that many Sydnersiders stay close and decide to move home within the city. But the moving process itself can be daunting and it is often dreaded, but it doesn’t have to be this way. The most important factor to a stress-free experience is finding a reliable and…

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Events

Randwick City welcomes Sydney Film Festival

May 13, 2024

A gripping Australian sci-fi mystery thriller, a comedic love story produced by Margot Robbie, and a hilarious fable by Poor Things director and Oscar nominee Yorgos Lanthimos are among the films screening in Randwick for the 2024 Sydney Film Festival. Randwick City Mayor Philipa Veitch said: “Randwick City Council is proud to support the 71st Sydney Film Festival. We have a long-standing partnership with Sydney Film Festival, having supported the organisation and event since the first screening at the iconic Ritz Cinemas in 2017. “Partnerships and events like the Sydney Film Festival enhance the arts and culture in Randwick City…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

The Great Bat, Count the bats and help the Park!

May 11, 2024

To manage one of the largest urban bat colonies in Sydney, our rangers have to know the size of flying-fox population and monitor population trends. That’s why they need to count them. Get your family together and join our volunteers. You will be in groups headed by an expert volunteer who will show you how the bats are counted. An amazing hands-on experience. What will you do: Hear fascinating facts and stories about one of the largest urban bat colonies Help to count the bats Enjoy a beautiful afternoon in the park What to bring: Enclosed & comfortable shoes Warm…

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Events

Australian Heritage Festival 2024 NSW

May 10, 2024

The Australian Heritage Festival is the nation’s largest community-driven heritage event. An annual celebration of natural, historic and Indigenous heritage, 2024 marks the 44th year of the Festival which features hundreds of FREE and ticketed events and activities for all ages, interests and budgets. The NSW programme of the 2024 Australian Heritage Festival will open on World Heritage Day Thursday 18 April and continue daily until Sunday 19 May 2024 (inclusive). Spanning metropolitan and regional areas of the state, this year’s Festival theme is ‘Connections’ and the 2024 NSW calendar includes special exhibitions, walks, tours of historical sites, performances, food…

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Events

Free Lunchtime Concerts at the Bondi Pavilion: Molto Bene

May 9, 2024

Molto Bene 15 May 1.30pm Hold onto your hats for a musical journey across the world. Molto Bene feature the indisputably amazing talents of Ben Fink (guitar and vocals) and Philippe Wittwer (accordion and vocals). This duo will play originals, covers and everything in between. Be it swinging gypsy jazz, foot stomping New Orleans blues, hot samba grooves, or a wonderful blend of pop and polka, these gifted and light-hearted musicians infuse the music with both humour and authenticity. Don’t miss this opportunity to take a trip around the world without leaving the Bondi Pav (although they may have you…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New pocket park at busy Randwick intersection opens to public

May 9, 2024

A new park at the intersection of Clovelly and Carrington roads is now open, providing the community in Randwick with a unique outdoor space to rest and gather. The pocket park features timber seats with sculptural structures on which vines will grow and cover to provide shade, new plants, and a multi-purpose deck. Four timed parking spaces on Clovelly Road, adjacent to the park, have also been added to ensure easy access to local businesses. The pocket park replaces a median island and slip lane. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the new park offered respite for pedestrians on long walks…

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Events, Inspiration

DUSTY LUXE UNVEILS THEIR LATEST COLLECTION OF VINTAGE FRENCH FINDS

May 8, 2024

Dusty Luxe is a vintage and antiques brand founded by sisters-in-law Anna and Jackie Kennard in 2020. The brand specializes in uncovering unique French finds and reimagining them for contemporary living spaces. Their collections include handcrafted artisan furniture, vintage French styling pieces, and art, all curated with a focus on style and sustainability. Anna and Jackie, along with their French partners, tirelessly search estates, chateaus, markets, and vide-greniers across France to discover exceptional vintage and antique pieces. This collaborative effort ensures that every find reflects timeless character while seamlessly blending into modern aesthetics, honouringthe brand’s commitment to sustainability. Since its…

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