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Parks and Beaches

11 Beautiful Picnic Spots in Sydney's East and City to Enjoy This Spring and Summer

Spring has arrived, summer is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to pack a picnic basket,...
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Parks & Playgrounds, What to do

Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Paddington is a playground that deserves a spot on every Eastern Suburbs...
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Community

Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations

Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations Looking for a little...
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Community, Markets

How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November

There’s something wonderfully simple about a garage sale. Open the garage, pull out the things your family no longer...
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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland

This week we meet Vaucluse mum Kirsty Ameland, who has called Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs home for more than 20...
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Parks and Beaches
11 Beautiful Picnic Spots in Sydney's East and City to Enjoy This Spring and Summer
Parks & Playgrounds, What to do
Hidden Gem Alert! Discover Gugara Park, Paddington's Little Playground Paradise
Community
Bondi Books & Ideas Weekend 2026: A Weekend of Inspiration, Parenting, Wellbeing and Great Conversations
Community, Markets
How to Make Your Family Garage Sale a Standout This November
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday's Local mum Kirsty Amland
 

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

 
Parks and Beaches, School holidays

School Holiday Activities in NSW National Parks

14/09/2026

Looking for something a little different to do with the kids these spring school holidays? A day in one of Sydney’s beautiful national parks could be the perfect excuse to get everyone outdoors, explore somewhere new and enjoy a break from the usual school holiday routine. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is running a range of ranger-guided activities and family experiences across Sydney during the holidays. Kids can become junior rangers, learn bush and navigation skills, get creative with nature, search for native wildlife or discover some of Sydney’s fascinating local history. There are activities for different ages,…

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by jay
Education

Creating a Montessori Inspired Environment at Home and in Learning Spaces

14/09/2026

A Montessori-inspired space helps children participate in everyday life independently. Thoughtful choices can make a home or learning space calmer and more inviting for purposeful play. Make Essentials Easy to Reach Place a selection of toys, books and items on low, open shelves. Give each item a home so children can choose, use and return it with less help. Use child-sized tables and chairs Keep shelves uncluttered Rotate activities as interests change Choose Materials with Purpose Wooden blocks, puzzles, stacking toys and pretend-play pieces can encourage varied, open-ended play. Choose age-appropriate items that encourage exploration, coordination and problem-solving at each…

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by jay
School holiday footy camps
School holidays, Sports

School Holiday Footy Camps: Big Fun for Little Footy Players

13/09/2026

Looking for a fun way to keep the kids active during the school holidays? Little Foxes Footy Academy is running school holiday Footy Camps designed especially for younger children aged 4 to 7 years. With plenty of games, movement and footy fun, the camps are a great opportunity for kids to burn off some holiday energy while learning new skills, building confidence and making new friends. And importantly for younger players, the focus isn’t on competition – it’s about having fun, getting involved and enjoying footy. Footy Skills Through Play Little Foxes Footy Academy has designed its holiday camps specifically…

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by jay
Home Maintenance

The hedges that give a small Sydney garden privacy without taking it over

13/09/2026

Salt wind, sandy soil and a neighbour’s window metres away: the hedges and screens that suit a small eastern suburbs garden and a busy family. In a small garden in Randwick or Rose Bay, privacy usually comes down to one window: the neighbour’s kitchen over the back fence, or the flats a few metres from the courtyard. A fast hedge is the quick fix, and the wrong one can swallow half the yard in three years. Before you buy, be honest about three things: how much width you can give up, how much salt wind reaches the garden, and who…

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by Oscar va
Child Care

Local Childcare Centres Can Get Free Help to Become More Sustainable

12/09/2026

Local childcare centres and early learning facilities looking to reduce energy costs and make their buildings more sustainable can now access free support through the Climate Ready Childcares program. The initiative is being jointly delivered by Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick Councils and is designed to make it easier for local early learning providers to investigate practical sustainability upgrades without having to navigate the process alone. For childcare centres, reducing energy use can mean lower running costs while also creating more comfortable and sustainable spaces for local children, educators and families. Centres can also see what is covered under the current…

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by jay
Dental Health

How to Choose the Right Clinic for Melbourne Dental Implants

12/09/2026

Key Highlights Choosing a dental implant clinic starts with checking the implant dentist’s experience, planning process, and support from consultation to final restoration. Good Melbourne dental implants care should look at missing teeth, oral health, comfort, and long-term function together. A clear treatment plan should explain implant surgery, healing time, risks, and likely outcomes in simple language. Clinics using 3D imaging and guided implant placement can assess bone quality more carefully. Ask about options for single implant, full arch, and added care such as bone grafting if needed. Transparent pricing, payment pathways, and ongoing reviews can make dental implants Melbourne…

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by Oscar va
Family Fun Days
Free, School holidays

Free Family Fun Day Comes to Bondi Junction These Spring School Holidays

11/09/2026

Looking for something free and fun to do with the kids these spring school holidays? Head to Bondi Junction on Monday 28 September for a Family Fun Day filled with activities, entertainment and hands-on experiences for kids. Taking over Oxford Street Mall from 10:30am to 1:30pm, the event is a great excuse to get out of the house, meet up with friends and keep the kids entertained without spending a fortune. Plenty to Keep the Kids Busy Waverley Council’s Family Fun Days are all about giving children the chance to create, explore, learn and play. Families can expect a mix…

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by jay
Home Maintenance

Reclaimed Elm vs. New Timber Console Tables: What Is the Difference?

11/09/2026

Not all timber ages the same way – and that gap matters more than most buyers ever expect. The debate over reclaimed elm vs. new timber console tables runs far deeper than surface finish or sticker price; it touches on where the wood originated, how it was treated across its lifetime, and what it’ll actually look like ten years from now. Reclaimed elm, salvaged from old buildings, bridges, and rural structures across India and Southeast Asia, carries a density and grain character that newly milled timber simply can’t match. New timber, cut from managed plantations and kiln-dried under controlled conditions,…

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by Oscar va
Markets

New Bondi Junction Twilight Markets Launch with a Special Moon Festival Edition

10/09/2026

There’s something new coming to Bondi Junction this spring — and it could become a great regular Thursday evening outing for Eastern Suburbs families. The Bondi Junction Twilight Markets will launch on Thursday 24 September 2026, transforming Oxford Street Mall into an evening market filled with food, shopping, live music and entertainment. Even better, the very first market will be a special Moon Festival edition, bringing some of the flavours, stalls and atmosphere of Sydney’s Chinatown Markets to Bondi Junction. A New Monthly Market for Bondi Junction The Bondi Junction Twilight Markets are set to become a regular fixture, taking…

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by jay
Coogee Public School pavilion classroom in 1913
Community, Education, Events, Local, Schools

Coogee Public School celebrates 150 years

10/09/2026

Coogee Public School will welcome its community, past and present, for a landmark 150th anniversary celebration on Saturday 12 September 2026, from 11am to 3pm. The free community event will celebrate the generations of students, staff and families who have shaped the school since it was established in 1876. It is a chance to reconnect with old friends, share memories, explore the school’s history and see what learning at Coogee Public School looks like today. When: Saturday 12 September 2026, 11am-3pm Where: Coogee Public School, corner of Byron Street and Coogee Bay Road, Coogee One hundred and fifty years of…

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by Justin Wastnage

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