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Your Say, Burrows Park, Clovelly proposed amenities and field upgrade

03/12/2022

Randwick City Council has commenced initial design investigations into refurbishing the existing amenities building at Burrows Park in Clovelly. The existing amenities building is old and does not meet current building standards nor is it adequately meeting the needs of the junior sporting teams who use the park. The project is at a very early stage with no design brief or project scope yet confirmed. As part of early investigations, Council staff have met with a number of representatives from the junior sporting clubs that currently use the park to better understand their needs. These early conversations will help Council…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Darling Harbour Christmas

02/12/2022

If you’re looking for things to do in Sydney this Christmas where you can celebrate and spend time with family and friends, where better to do all that than Darling Harbour, Sydney’s most colourful and exciting harbourside hub! They’re decking the harbour for the silly season, with a giant bauble on the Convention Centre Forecourt and giant baubles floating on Cockle Bay, fireworks, pedal boat rides, Pixar Putt mini golf, visits from Santa, competitions and over 150 incredible places to eat and drink. Tumbalong Park will also host two weekends of Christmas festivities including live music and dance, kid’s entertainment, delicious food and holiday treats. See all the details at darlingharbour.com…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Marine and Coastal Discovery Program 6 – 21 January 2023

01/12/2022

The Marine and Coastal Discovery Program’s expert guided activities help us all learn how to protect, conserve and enhance Randwick City’s unique coastal and marine environments in a safe and fun way. The program supports families and groups of friends in coming together and learning together. The summer activities include: rockpool rambles snorkelling tours rips and tide talk sea kayaking coastal walks and talks Conditions Minimum age 8 years for water basedactivities. Children under 16 yrs must have a parent or adult guardian in attendance during the activity. Be prepared for all walking and rockpool ramble activities with: sunscreen hat long sleeve top…

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Events, Inspiration

Christmas Wonderlanes at The Rocks

01/12/2022

The historic laneways of The Rocks are transforming into Christmas Wonderlanes this holiday season! Explore them and you’ll find joy around every golden sandstone corner, with twinkling Christmas lights and trees, special Xmas feasts, loads of fun activities and even a bunch of Christmas themed activities for your doggo. This Christmas, you can: Wander The Rocks Christmas Wonderlanes to see sparkling decorations including lights in Nurses Walk, the entire Rocks precinct remade into a mini Christmas village in Wells Courtyard, a seven-metre tall Christmas Tree and a supersized Snow Globe in Playfair St. Bring your pup along for a FREE…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

THE ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS MARKET

30/11/2022

DECEMBER 4, THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER, MOORE PARK, 10AM-4Pm Our annual Christmas market is back at the Entertainment Quarter, bigger and better than ever! More than 150 stallholders will gather together for a brilliant day of shopping, eating and community spirit. Come along to support our local small businesses and do all your festive shopping in one place. This December come to the best event in the East when we hold The Ultimate Christmas Market. With  stalls across. homewares, fashion, art, craft, produce, design, photography, things for kids and pets plus a plethora of gourmet hot food, expect a brilliant day…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE DARLING HARBOUR TO INFINITY & BEYOND THIS DECEMBER!

30/11/2022

FOR THE SECOND TIME, THE PIXAR-THEMED MINI-GOLF COURSE  WILL TEE OFF AT DARLING HARBOUR FOR A 7-WEEK RUN Australia’s much-loved pop-up mini-golf phenomenon, Pixar Putt, will arrive in Darling  Harbour in time for the summer school holidays when it opens at Pier St Underpass from 16 December through to 5 February 2023. Tickets go on sale Friday 25 November at 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,  Cars, Monsters, Inc.,The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, A…

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Events, What to do

Martin Place Christmas tree and fairy lights

30/11/2022

The largest Christmas tree in NSW will delight audiences from Saturday 26 November to Saturday 1 January. The tallest Christmas tree in NSW is decorated with more than 110,000 LED lights, a 3.4-metre colour-changing star and 330 specially created glossy baubles. The tree’s 800 branches are dressed with 15,000 flowers representing 9 different kinds of Australian flowers: banksia, waratah, bottlebrush, wattle, eucalyptus gum flower, kangaroo paw, flannel flower, pink wax flower and white wax flower. 4,104 warm white icicle fairy lights will span across Martin Place, see the 6 strings of lights, each hosting a large star. Enjoy a kaleidoscope…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Sydney Children’s Christmas Concert

29/11/2022

It’s time to dust off your reindeer ears, put on your party shoes and kick off Christmas at our annual free, family-friendly Christmas concert. Join Jayden Rodrigues, Benny Time, Australian Girls Choir, The Beanies and Justine Clarke to sing and dance in the spirit of Sydney Christmas. Santa will also make a special guest appearance. There’ll be craft activities, table tennis and giant Jenga and other games for the kids (and kids at heart). Gather the family for a photo with Santa for a $5 donation to our charity partner, The Kids’ Cancer Project. We’ll email you the image to…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

The importance for children to have basic First Aid knowledge.

29/11/2022

New Study Shows 81% of Aussie Parents Think 3 Year Olds Should Be Able to Dial 000 to Ask for Help New research released today from Elastoplast has highlighted the importance to parents for their children to have basic First Aid knowledge. As we come into summer, we know children can be more active around the pool, park and beach, meaning accidents are more prevalent. Parents understand the importance of being able to act swiftly and calmly in First Aid situations, with 98% of Aussie parents agreeing that being involved in a previous accident had highlighted the need for basic…

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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

HOUSE DOWN UNDER IS EXTENDING THEIR STAY AT THE ENTERTAINMENT QUARTER

23/11/2022

House Down Under is Australia’s first ever inverted house photo experience. House Down Under will remain at The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park until January 2023 due to popular demand. Capturing the most surreal photos, unique poses from an inverted perspective. Perfect for school holiday fun and they accept Parent NSW Vouchers. Turn your world upside–down at Australia’s first ever inverted house photo experience. Located in The Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park and now extending their stay until January 2023 after popular demand before moving on to an all-new location, soon to be announced. House Down Under is incredibly fun for everyone and…

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