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Randwick City and Waverley councils launch Float to Survive to reduce national drownings

December 7, 2022

Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in Australia. Float to Survive promotes floating as the best chance of survival for swimmers who get into trouble in the water and will be launched today 1 December 2022, in partnership with the University of NSW (UNSW) Beach Safety Research Group for the start of summer. Randwick City Mayor, Dylan Parker and Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, said the ‘Float to Survive’ message will be tested across the two local government areas which are home to some of Australia’s busiest and most dangerous beaches based on…

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Australian Geographic Our Country Immersive Experience

December 6, 2022

This summer, kids and families can explore Australia, like never before with the brand new immersive experience, Australian Geographic: Our Country. Australian Geographic in partnership with Tourism Australia has launched its first-ever multi-sensory experience, Australian Geographic Our Country, showcasing Australia’s vast wilderness through vibrant video content and natural soundscapes, built from a collaboration with over 25 cinematographers and Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, sound designers and performers. Produced by Karina Holden, four-time 2022 Emmy Award winner (Love on the Spectrum), the experience celebrates every ecosystem in Australia from electric storm scenes to snowscapes featuring Australia’s much-loved wildlife, striking wildfire scenes and…

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Woollahra Summer school holiday activities 2022/23

December 6, 2022

We’ve been waiting the entire year for summer and now it’s here! The kids are on school holidays for six weeks and we’ve got some fun-filled activities to keep the kids entertained in December and January. There are creative craft workshops, games, movies and more. And best of all, they’re really affordable and some are even free! School Holiday events at the Library Come along and enjoy our exciting school holiday events at Woollahra, Paddington and Watsons Bay libraries, where kids can create a bot, experiment with Minecraft, watch a show and relax in front of a movie. Find out more and…

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Carols by The Sea Bondi

December 4, 2022

When & when: Date:14th Dec 2022 – 14th Dec 2022 Time:4:30pm – 8pm Location: Dolphin Court, Bondi Park Join with us in celebrating the festive season at Bondi’s Carols by the Sea 2022 Bring your family, bring your friends, bring a picnic and a rug, and celebrate the festive season together at this year’s Carols by the Sea. Entertainment will include local young performers, Christmas songs with Kule Yule and Lara Nakle, of course the fabulous Bondi Brass, craft activities and maybe even a visit from Santa! Lineup and timings below: 4.30pm Welcome to Country 4.35pm Bondi Beach Primary School Strings &…

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Inspiration, School holidays, What to do

Canopy of Light, Featuring 85,000 LEDs

December 4, 2022

Discover a Christmas wonderland right in the heart of Sydney as you stroll along Pitt Street Mall underneath a canopy of suspended lights. Featuring 85,000 LEDs and ten stunning two metre high stars this Christmas light installation will bring sparkle to your night. While you are in the city take a minute to see the Martin Place Christmas tree. The City of Sydney is proud to support The Kids’ Cancer Project this festive season. Donate to support bold scientific research to improve outcomes for kids with cancer. For more information: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Where: Pitt Street Mall, Sydney NSW 2000 When: Every day, all…

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Darling Harbour Christmas

December 2, 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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Marine and Coastal Discovery Program 6 – 21 January 2023

December 1, 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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PIXAR PUTT SET TO TAKE DARLING HARBOUR TO INFINITY & BEYOND THIS DECEMBER!

November 30, 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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Sydney Children’s Christmas Concert

November 29, 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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The importance for children to have basic First Aid knowledge.

November 29, 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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