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5 Reliable moving companies in Sydney ready for your next move

13/05/2024

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

13/05/2024

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!

11/05/2024

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

10/05/2024

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

09/05/2024

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

09/05/2024

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

08/05/2024

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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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Apply to hire new sports field in Alexandria

07/05/2024

Your group, club or organisation can play on the new sports field. The City of Sydney Council is building a new multipurpose sports field next to Perry Park Recreation Centre in Alexandria. It’s expected to open in mid-2024. The field is a long-pile multipurpose, synthetic pitch that is suitable for rugby, Australian football, soccer and field hockey games and training. The field’s durable synthetic surface means training and play can take place in all weather. Field space is allocated by an expression of interest. You are invited to apply. The council is inviting applications for regular and school holiday hire…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Council endorses Malabar site for new bike park

07/05/2024

Randwick City’s first dedicated bike park catering for mountain bikes, BMX and stunt bikes as well as scooters will be built in Cromwell Park North in Malabar. Randwick Councillors considered three short-listed sites at their 30 April 2024 Council Meeting including a Matraville site on Botany Rd and a Chifley site in the Anzac Parade median strip. Councillors settled on the Malabar site due to the park’s large size, convenient location and access to parking. The new facility is proposed to include a network of mountain bike trails, an asphalt pump track, a large skills area featuring stone and timber…

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Events

New theatrical show for kids set to debut at the State Library of NSW

06/05/2024

The State Library of NSW will present its first ever theatrical performance for children when a new original show — Incredibilia — takes centre stage from 12 to 26 May. Inspired by the works of award-winning Australian author and poet Libby Hathorn and adapted by acclaimed theatre-maker Kim Carpenter (of Theatre of Image), the immersive experience also features music by one-man-band Peter Kennard. According to State Librarian Dr Caroline Butler-Bowdon: “The Library is thrilled to see the wonderful works of much-loved children’s author Libby Hathorn come to life through puppetry in this new show designed for kids and families. Incredibilia…

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