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Bronte House Garden Open Day

March 2, 2023

Bronte House Garden Open Day Date: 12 & 18 march 2023 Time: 10am – 2pm Location: 470 Bronte Road, Bronte Website: www.waverly.nsw.gov.au Details Visit the beautiful gardens at the Bronte House Garden Open Day! Waverley Council and the Bronte House residents welcome you to have a look around the beautiful gardens of this historic house. No booking required. Walk-ins only. For more information, please call Council’s Outdoor and Flagship Events team on 9083 8416. Bronte House Bronte House’s story begins in 1836 when William Mortimer Lewis, Colonial Architect, bought 42 acres of land at ‘Nelson Bay’ (the name given to the bay at…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Upgrade

February 22, 2023

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground at Alison Park, Randwick. Following consultation with the community last year where the Randwick council learned more about how you use the park and your ideas for the upgrade, The Randwick council has come up with two concepts and needs your help to decide which one is the best for Alison Park! Both concepts use highly durable equipment, specially designed for Aussie playgrounds to allow kids of all ages to run, jump, climb and slide. OPTION 1 View Nature feel concept plan and artist impression Nature feel with all-timber equipment. The feature play…

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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Five of the best kayaking and SUP spots in Woollahra

February 11, 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, Parks & Playgrounds

Summerama 2023

February 10, 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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Parks & Playgrounds

Installation of new BBQs at Bronte Beach

February 9, 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

February 8, 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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Parks & Playgrounds

90-year-old Hyde Park fountain’s new lease of life

February 2, 2023

The grand Archibald Memorial Fountain in Sydney’s Hyde Park is back in action, following extensive remediation and conservation works. The state heritage-listed fountain is a war memorial that commemorates the alliance forged by Australia and France during World War One. Created by French sculptor Francois Sicard, the fountain draws on ancient Greek themes and is an important example of Art Deco sculpture in Sydney. The fountain was a gift to the citizens of Sydney from J. F. Archibald, founding editor of the Bulletin. “The Archibald Fountain is one of Sydney’s most photographed landmarks, and is a nationally significant sculpture,” the…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

5 off-the-beaten-track walks in Randwick City

February 1, 2023

With summer in full swing, the coastal walk can get pretty crowded. To steer clear of crowds and go off the beaten track , we’ve found five lesser-known areas for you to put one foot in front of the other. Take the stairs If you’ve spent anytime in Coogee, you’re well aware of how hilly it is. Regular exercisers are familiar with the South Coogee stairs near Cairo Street, but they can get crowded. Yet just further south is another (albeit not as long) set of stairs that you can tackle with fewer crowds. Find the top of them at…

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Events, Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds, Travel, What to do

Five great family activities at Cockatoo Island

January 30, 2023

Excited to discover a different side to Sydney with your kids? Escape to Cockatoo Island for a fun day trip or overnight stay! Located in the heart of Sydney Harbour, Cockatoo Island is a source of adventure for parents and children due to its historic landmarks and award-winning accommodation. As families explore the beloved destination, they’ll encounter cranes, docks and other incredible objects from the celebrated shipyard years (1857-1991) as well as sandstone buildings associated with the former convict gaol (1839-69). Guess what? Cockatoo Island is just a short ferry ride from Sydney’s CBD, meaning it’s easy for Eastern Suburbs families…

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Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Matraville Town Centre Public Domain Masterplan

January 4, 2023

Randwick Council has developed a draft Public Domain Masterplan and Implementation Plan for the Matraville Town Centre. Based on feedback from the community in 2021, the masterplan is a long-term plan for the town centre, which will guide future public domain improvements for the next 10-20 years. The plan aims to create a distinctive town centre with gathering spaces and welcoming gateways, more outdoor dining and opportunities for community events. There will be improved tree cover and a focus on pedestrians with wider footpaths, walking connections and more dining and retail activities. Highlights of the masterplan*: Widened footpaths on Bunnerong…

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