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Huge Street Party, Love Street, Saturday 18th.

15/02/2023

Are you feeling the love radiating around Sydney right now? The city’s most eclectic eat street, Kensington Street, has been transformed into LOVE STREET to celebrate World Pride. For one special night, gather the family, chosen and otherwise, and join us to eat, drink, dance and celebrate Sydney World Pride in all its rainbow wonder.  You can expect Drag Queens, DJs, Divas and roving performers. Tying it all together will be the 11-piece LOVE STREET house band filling the street with all those queer disco bangers to get you moving. Leading the band and performing Beyoncê to Whitney, Britney to Madonna…

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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Five of the best kayaking and SUP spots in Woollahra

11/02/2023

One of the most spectacular ways to explore the magnificent Woollahra Council coastline is on a kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP). There are some gorgeous secret spots that can be easily reached with a bit of paddling and the bonus of gaining some exercise while admiring the scenery. We’ve put together a list of our favourite kayaking and SUP spots so it’s time to start exploring our local waters. Most of these spots offer kayak and paddle board hire or you could, of course, bring your own. 1. Point Piper Kayaking from the stretch of beach between the…

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Events, Inspiration

What’s On in Waverley during Sydney WorldPride 2023

10/02/2023

Waverley Council is presenting a diverse program of events, exhibitions, workshops and activities during Sydney WorldPride – 17 February to 5 March 2023. WorldPride aims to promote and advocate for LGBTQIA+ and human rights around the world, and the waverly council is thrilled to be an official Festival and Venue Partner of this global celebration. Join in the festivities by attending one of the fantastic cabaret performances from Paul Capsis or Reuben Kaye or the night of comedy at the Bondi Pavilion theatre, check out never-before seen photographs from Australian gay artist and activist David McDiarmid at the Bondi Pavilion…

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Events, Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Summerama 2023

10/02/2023

Looking for some summer magic? Bring your friends and family and join Summerama for a fun day of free activities and live music. From Treasure Hunts to Clothes Swaps and learning how to help the ocean. Get ready for a Summerama like no other! From free activities, live musicp, photography competitions and creative workshops through to treasure hunts, nature walks and beach clean ups, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! These community led and Council events will help you get out and about, take action and appreciate our gorgeous local environment. Join these Summerama activities to celebrate our beautiful environment and…

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Events

Randwick Pride and Coogee Beach

09/02/2023

Presented as part of Sydney WorldPride Pride Amplified and Rainbow City 2023 Join the Randwick community on the 18th February for a fantastic afternoon of live music and entertainment by Kaleidoscope Dream. Featuring some fabulous drag queen performances, come down to the Coogee Rainbow for a chance to take a photo with a drag queen and a grab a free scoop of ice cream! The event will be hosted by Julie McCrossin AM, with speeches to be held at 2.30pm and feature a Welcome to Country from the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, speeches from Cr Dylan Parker the…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Installation of new BBQs at Bronte Beach

09/02/2023

New barbecues will be installed in Bronte Park from Monday 20 February 2023 and work is expected to take three weeks to complete (weather permitting). During this time, power to existing barbecues will be cut to facilitate works. Council has engaged DA Christie to complete these works and work hours will be from 7am-5pm Monday to Friday and 8am-1pm Saturdays (if required). If you have any questions please email majorprojects@waverley.nsw.gov.au Locations where barbecues will be installed. Barbecues are shown in red and these locations were confirmed following consultation with the community in 2022. Click image to enlarge. For more information www.waverley.nsw.gov.au

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

New female changerooms at Trumper Oval to encourage more local girls to play sport

08/02/2023

Mayor Susan Wynne was overjoyed to join NSW Sports Minister Alister Henskens, local members Alex Greenwich and Gabrielle Upton, and representatives of the AFL to announce the new female changeroom facilities at Trumper Oval last week. Easts Bulldogs Junior AFL Club has received a $310,000 grant from NSW Office of Sport for the changeroom upgrade. Council has contributed an additional $40,000 and AFL NSW another $37,000. The upgrade will include a complete renewal of the changerooms, toilets (including a new accessible public toilet), showers and umpiring areas to improve accessibility and safety for female members, those with a disability as…

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Food, Inspiration, Kids, What to do

Grow It Local awards

07/02/2023

  Grow It Local – your local grow community – is proud to announce the third annual Grow It Local Awards, a community-minded celebration of creativity & fun in homegrown culture. We invite Australian veggie gardeners to share what’s growing on in your patch — for the chance to win a host of excellent prizes! This year, we’re searching for winners in eight key categories: Biggest Vegetable Award Wonkiest Vegetable / Vegetable That Most Looks Like… The ‘Why I Love My Patch’ Award – because only a grower knows the feeling Australia’s Best Chicken Name Award Homegrown Hero – community champion…

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Eating Out with Kids

Restaurant Rescue: Tips For Dining Out With Young Kids

05/02/2023

It really doesn’t matter where you are in the world, eating out with small children in tow can be frustrating at the best of times. While there are plenty of Rhodes restaurants other other eateries in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs that are child-friendly, there may not be as many restaurant-friendly children. Yes, it can be difficult to have a nice meal out with the little ones, but it certainly can be done, if you put a bit of work in beforehand.  This isn’t saying that you are going to be able to take any child to just any restaurant, cafe or…

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Kids, What to do

OPERA HOUSE LAUNCHES NEW KIDS PROGRAM OF THEATRE, MUSIC & WORKSHOPS

02/02/2023

Sydney – Tuesday 31 January, 2023. The Sydney Opera House has unveiled its 2023 Kids and Families program featuring an array of local and international performances, workshops and experiences to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers. “I’m delighted to launch our 2023 kids program, which offers a range of experiences for all ages and interests, from exciting interpretations of classical myths to international stories of migration and adventure. Our heartwarming page to stage adaptations will delight lovers of the classics, and technology-led First Nations storytelling will immerse audiences in a breathtaking fusion of dance and art. Complementing our performance program…

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