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Clovelly surf lifesaving clubs new colourful Mural

January 26, 2024

What a amazing addition to Clovelly Beach! The collaboration between Dulux, Surf Life Saving Australia, and artist Matt Adnate has not only brought a burst of colour to the area but also celebrates the rich history and community spirit of Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club. Muralist artist Matt Adnate has brought his award-winning public art to this bustling swimming spot and this expansive public artwork now adorns the north wall of the Clovelly Surf Life Saving Club, facing out onto the water. One of Sydney’s most beloved swim spots, Clovelly is known for its myriad of underwater life and its…

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Parks & Playgrounds

5 top spots to keep cool this summer

December 21, 2023

When the mercury rises, it’s time to grab your swimmers, hat and sunscreen and cool down in the tranquil waters along our stunning coastline. We picked five of our favourite spots to keep cool this summer. 1) Snorkelling in Camp Cove Camp Cove Beach is one of those ‘secret’ spots that locals would love to keep all to themselves but we think it’s too special not to share. This stretch of pristine sand is nestled adjacent to Sydney Harbour National Park close to Watson’s Bay. It offers perfect paddling conditions for young kids as the water is usually calm with…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds

Calling all astronauts: Waverley Park Playground has officially reopened!

December 16, 2023

Local children dressed in astronaut costumes delighted in Waverley Council’s official reopening this morning of the inclusive Waverley Park Playground, home to Sydney’s newest rocket ship and bespoke launch control play tower. The new playground is the cornerstone of the Waverley Park upgrade project, proudly co-funded by the NSW Government, through the NSW Public Spaces Legacy Program, in association with the Council. The Council received a $1.75 million grant from the Public Spaces Legacy Program to assist in funding Waverley Park upgrades including the new inclusive playground, park lighting upgrades, landscaping and relocation of a fitness station. Access and inclusion…

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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Free Balance Bike Clinics

December 16, 2023

Kids start on balance bikes and once confident, can move onto pedal bikes. This is an interactive class designed to get parents involved in their children’s learning. Suitable for children aged 3 to 8 years. Bikes and helmets are provided, or you can bring your own. No need to book, just turn up and register with the instructors at the Sydney Park Cycling Centre. Clinics run every Saturday 9am to 11am except public holidays and during our Christmas break. Clinics also held during school holidays. These classes are held outdoors. They may be cancelled if it is raining. Check the BikeWise…

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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Safety boost for Sydney beaches – Randwick Council expands summer Lifeguard services

December 6, 2023

Safety will be stepped up at Sydney’s south-eastern beaches, with Randwick Council expanding its Lifeguard services to Malabar and Little Bay Beaches for the first time this summer. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch announced today, Friday 1 December 2023, that Malabar Beach will have a flagged area and two Lifeguards for the summer. Little Bay Beach will also have its own Lifeguard with backup from jet ski water patrols from Malabar. The water patrols will also include the popular beaches around La Perouse – Yarra Bay Beach and Frenchmans Bay Beach. Patrols have not been conducted at Malabar since 2004 and…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Have your say on two new playgrounds in the East

December 3, 2023

Woollahra Council needs your help redesigning two playgrounds in the Eastern Suburbs! Thornton Reserve at Bellevue Hill or Spring Street Reserve in Paddington are both getting makeovers, and the council wants to know what you’d like to see there. The idea is to make both spaces more accessible, safe and enjoyable, but council’s designers know that nobody knows parks and playgrounds better than the children and parents who play and hang out in them every day. The feedback process is actually pretty cool: you can fill in a survey, but you can also upload pictures of other play spaces you…

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Kids, Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

End of Year Picnic & Play

November 17, 2023

End of Year Picnic & Play provides students and their teachers an opportunity to celebrate the end of the school year with a picnic and nature play activity at Centennial Park. Join us for a picnic on the lush green lawns. Teachers, Carers and their Students are invited to Centennial Park to celebrate! Bring your own picnic for an afternoon on the lawn with one or a few nature connection activities to round out the school year. Invite students, staff and school families to help celebrate the students successes from the year that was. Enquire now and let us create…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Free and interactive yarn and storytelling sessions at Barangaroo Reserve throughout November.

November 8, 2023

Join in for a free and interactive yarn and storytelling sessions at Barangaroo Reserve. During November, join the friendly Visitor Services team at Barangaroo to read, share and learn stories from many mobs around Australia. they will have a variety of different tools and weapons on display – to learn about and interact with. Enter via Towns Place, walk along the path past Marrinawi Cove and you’ll find the team on the grass. Everyone is welcome to drop in, no registrations required. Please note, in the case of wet weather our drop-in session won’t proceed. You’ll be updated here and across…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Rocket ship touches down at Waverley Park

October 30, 2023

Waverley Council is thrilled to announce that the “landing” of our new rocket ship at Waverley Park playground successfully took place on Friday 20 October 2023. The excitement began at 10.30am when the rocket ship was delivered on truck to the park, followed by being craned into place alongside a bespoke launch control play tower. The rocket ship begins its journey to Waverley Park from our Sydney-based manufacturer. Image: Proludic. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos, said the installation of the new rocket ship was a sight to behold and a major milestone in the Waverley Park upgrade project, proudly co-funded…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New amenities just in time for summer in South Maroubra

October 22, 2023

new-amenities-just-in-time-for-summer-in-south-maroubra Visiting Maroubra beach has just been made easier with the opening of a new amenities building at South Maroubra Beach. The building was officially opened on Sunday 22 October, just in time for the Maroubra Fun Run and Spring Festival, 2023. “This area of the beach is incredibly popular as people pass through on a costal walk or stop to have a BBQ behind the beach. The new building will ensure visiting South Maroubra is much more comfortable,” said Councillor Philipa Veitch, Mayor of Randwick. The accessible amenities include male, female and unisex bathrooms as well as showers, baby…

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