Watsons Bay Spring Market Returns This Sunday with 150+ Stalls and FREE Family Fun

Looking for a beautiful way to spend a spring Sunday? Watsons Bay Spring Market returns on Sunday 13 September,...

Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September

Get ready to look to the skies! One of Sydney’s most colourful family events, Festival of the Winds, is...

Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Looking for a fun keepsake from your next visit to Bondi Beach? A charming new photobooth has arrived on...

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Local mum of 2 Kerry McCarthy has been happily calling the Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20 years...

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

Looking for the best places for your kids to ride bikes, scooters or balance bikes in Sydney’s East? Whether...
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Watsons Bay Spring Market Returns This Sunday with 150+ Stalls and FREE Family Fun
Events, Free, Fun
Festival of the Winds Returns to Bondi Beach This September
bondi beach, Fun, Local
Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy
Free, Fun, Kids, Parks and Beaches
Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)
 

Maroubra Beach Markets

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH

Free entry – see you by the beach!

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About Eastern Suburbs Mums

Welcome to Eastern Suburbs Mums

 

All about life as a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

 

Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

It’s a place for Mums where you can find out about your local area, what’s on, where to get help, advice and more...

third Sunday of every month, at Heffron Park’s netball stadium

 
Local Business Profiles

Local Business Profile: Dual Realty

Dual Realty is a boutique real estate agency dedicated to helping families in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, with a special focus on Maroubra, Coogee, and South Coogee. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, or rent, Dual Realty offers a personalised approach that ensures every property and client receives

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Babies, Pregnancy & Birth

Pregnancy Milestones by Trimester

Divided into three distinct phases, lasting 12 to 14 weeks each, a full-term pregnancy totals about 40 weeks. As your baby moves through crucial developmental stages, your body follows, undergoing physical, emotional, and mental changes.  This article covers major milestones by trimester and offers practical tips on how to make each period more manageable. First Trimester Every pregnancy is different, but between weeks 4 and 12, most women experience a mix of common early symptoms:  nausea (morning sickness) deep fatigue sore or tender breasts frequent urination abdominal bloating Meanwhile, your baby transitions from an embryo (the size of a poppy…

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Beach Breaks Returns to Maroubra This Sunday with Surfing, Live Music and Family Fun
Events

Beach Breaks Returns to Maroubra This Sunday with Surfing, Live Music and Family Fun

Maroubra Beach will come alive this Sunday, 19 July, as Beach Breaks returns for a full day of free entertainment, surfing action and family-friendly activities celebrating the unique surf culture that has made Maroubra one of Australia’s most iconic beaches. Held along the Maroubra Beach Promenade (near the corner of McKeon Street and Marine Parade) and McKeon Street Plaza, the free community event brings together live music, local food vendors, market stalls, surfing competitions and children’s activities in one of Sydney’s most picturesque beachside settings. Celebrating Maroubra’s Surfing Heritage Beach Breaks shines a spotlight on Maroubra’s proud surfing history and…

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coogee nights
Events, School holidays

Coogee Winter Nights Returns Next Wednesday with Fire, Ice and Family Fun

Coogee Bay Road will transform into a magical winter playground next Wednesday, 22 July, as Coogee Winter Nights returns with an evening of live entertainment, fire pits, outdoor dining, family activities and free movies under the stars. Running from 5.30pm to 9.00pm, the popular community event will see a section of Coogee Bay Road between Arden Street and Brook Street closed to traffic, creating a vibrant pedestrian-friendly festival celebrating the best of winter by the beach. Three Winter Zones to Explore Visitors can wander through three unique themed areas, each offering a different experience throughout the evening. 🎵 Live Entertainment…

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Family Friendly Technology

Thinking About an Electric Vehicle? Here’s What Eastern Suburbs Families Need to Know

With petrol prices continuing to put pressure on household budgets, more Eastern Suburbs families are considering making the switch to an electric vehicle (EV). While the upfront purchase price is still something to consider, many families are discovering that lower running costs and the growing network of public chargers are making EV ownership more practical than ever. If you’ve been wondering whether an electric vehicle would work for your family, here’s what you need to know. Thousands of Drivers Have Already Made the Switch Electric vehicle ownership is growing rapidly across Randwick. There are now around 3,000 electric vehicles registered…

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Amplify
Events

Live Music Comes to Randwick City This Saturday as Amplify Launches Year-Long Program

Live music is returning to Randwick City this Saturday, 18 July, as the Amplify music program officially kicks off with free performances across Maroubra, La Perouse, Coogee and Randwick. But the excitement doesn’t end this weekend. Amplify is set to bring live music to streets, beaches and town centres across the city for almost an entire year, creating a vibrant atmosphere for locals and visitors to enjoy while shopping, dining or spending time outdoors. Free Live Music This Saturday The opening day of Amplify features five talented performers entertaining audiences across some of Randwick City’s most popular locations. Daytime Performances…

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Business Features

How to Make Your Side Business Look Professional on Instagram Without the Studio Budget

A lot of side businesses start the same way. A phone photo, a quick caption, and a post that goes up between school pickup and dinner. That is completely normal, and it is exactly how most successful small accounts begin. The problem shows up a bit later, once the business is real enough that it needs to look real too. A customer scrolling through a feed decides in seconds whether an account looks like a proper business or a hobby that has not quite launched yet, and photos are usually what makes that call. The good news is that fixing…

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Markets

Experience the Magic of Christmas in July at The Rocks

Dreaming of a white Christmas without leaving Sydney? This July, The Rocks is once again transforming into a festive European-style winter village as Christmas in July returns from Friday 10 July to Sunday 19 July. With glowing timber chalets, festive food and artisan markets, Christmas music, twinkling lights and the aroma of mulled wine filling the historic laneways, it’s the perfect winter outing for families, couples and friends looking to embrace the magic of the season. Wander Through a European Winter Village Step into a charming festive marketplace inspired by the Christmas markets of Europe. Browse rows of beautifully decorated…

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For children with nighttime fears, help is at hand
Kids, Parenting

For children with nighttime fears, help is at hand

In short: Nighttime fears affect up to 85% of children aged 7–12. 79% of children with persistent symptoms meet the criteria for a psychiatric diagnosis. While nighttime fears are common, support for families is limited. A new pilot study from Black Dog Institute is Australia’s first evidence-based intervention to help families overcome nighttime fears. Nighttime fears are a normal part of childhood development. Fear of the dark, of monsters, of burglars, and of separation from loved ones are among the more common fears that impact up to 85% of children aged 7-12. But according to a new study from Black Dog Institute, for some…

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