Why Is Halloween So Popular in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs?

From Bondi and Bronte to Randwick, Coogee and Maroubra, Halloween is becoming one of the most anticipated celebrations for...

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...

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...

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...

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...
Halloween
Why Is Halloween So Popular in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs?
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

 
Events, Free

Sculpture by the Sea will return to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk

The world’s largest free-to-the-public sculpture exhibition, Sculpture by the Sea, will return to the iconic Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk in 2024. Over the course of three weeks, the 2km coastal walk will be transformed into an outdoor gallery, showcasing over 100 sculptures by artists from Australia and around the world. To enhance your experience, be sure to download the free Sculpture by the Sea app. This app offers an interactive exhibition map, artist and artwork details, the opportunity to vote for your favorite sculpture, and features for making donations and purchasing an in-app audio tour. With an estimated…

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Relationship

Navigating the Weight of Feeling Unappreciated

Feeling unappreciated and overburdened is a common experience for those who habitually put others’ needs first. This pattern, often rooted in a desire to maintain harmony in relationships, can lead to emotional exhaustion, resentment, and burnout. Consistently taking on more responsibility than is fair can leave one feeling overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are ways to manage these feelings and restore balance, unfortunately, they’re not easy to put into practice! Why We Over-Harmonise Humans are naturally social beings, wired to seek connection and harmony. We adjust our behaviour, silence our true feelings, and accommodate others to avoid conflict and maintain peace within…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandi Binder

Hi! I’m Mandi, wife, house manager, social organiser, family financial controller, business owner and mum to 2 wild boys – jack of all trades as most mums are! After having my 2nd son, I decided to swap my corporate life to allow more flexibility for my family. I launched an online ecommerce store and after recently selling this I joined my dad’s well-established pest control company ( www.pestoz.com.au ) providing pest control to most of Sydney Eastern Suburbs homes and businesses with the hope to expand the business even further. Where and how long have you lived in Sydney’s east?…

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Events, Inspiration

Garage Sale Trail

Garage Sale Trail is Australia’s festival of pre-loved stuff, dedicated to helping you extend the life of your stuff and find the ultimate pre-loved gem. In 2023 over 400,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 14,000 garage sales across the nation. Together, they extended the life of over 4.8 million kgs of stuff saving these items from landfill and maximising the value of all the energy and resources that goes in to making the stuff we buy. Households, community groups and charities raised over $3.6 million. In 2022, over 300,000 Australians shopped or sold at more than 15,000 garage…

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Free

Love Art? & love a free coffee?

Oatly and Skittle Lane team up to fuel Sydney Art Lovers. Love Art? Love Coffee? Even better, love free coffee? Well, good news, Oatly,  the world’s original and largest oat drink company, has partnered with Bondi coffee institution, Skittle  Lane, to help fuel art lovers and celebrate the opening of Sculpture by the Sea.  Sculpture by the Sea is returning to the Bondi to Tamarama Beach coastal walk as one of the world’s  largest free to the public sculpture exhibition. The beautiful coastal walk will be transformed into a 2km  long sculptural park over three weeks featuring more than 100…

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Family, Relationship

Enhancing Relationships with Robyn Brass: A Strategic Approach to Therapy and Coaching

In today’s fast-paced world, the complexity of relationships can often lead to misunderstandings and conflicts. Robyn Brass, a dedicated psychologist and life coach based in Zetland, offers a transformative approach to enhancing interpersonal connections. With a focus on strategic, change-oriented methods, Robyn empowers individuals and couples to develop healthier behaviors and improve their relationships. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution At the heart of Robyn’s practice is the belief that effective communication is key to a thriving relationship. She provides clients with the tools necessary to express their thoughts and feelings clearly, ensuring that both partners feel heard and understood. By…

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Kids Sports, School holidays, Sports

Here’s where kids can play cricket in the Eastern Suburbs

If you’re wondering where to get your child started on cricket this October, look no further! Cricket NSW is bringing a variety of tailored Woolworths Cricket Blast programs to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. The following cricket clubs will be starting Cricket Blast programs for children aged 5-10 years in October, with other programs to follow later in the year: · Sydney Coastal Cricket Club at Heffron Park · South Sydney Mount Carmel Junior Cricket Club at Booralee Park · Randwick Junior Cricket Club at Coogee Oval · Eastern Suburbs Junior Cricket Club at Waverley Oval All of these programs will run…

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What to do

12 Exciting Halloween Activities For Kids At Home

Get ready to have a blast this Halloween season with these free activities for kids! Halloween is here, making it the perfect time to engage your little ones in exciting  Halloween activities. Halloween can be expensive, so here are 12 fun activities for kids. From arts and crafts to a haunted game of hide-and-seek, these activities will add entertainment to your Halloween. Stick around to discover some of the best Halloween adventures! 12 Best Halloween Activities For Kids To Enjoy At Home Halloween is usually about trick or treating, dressing up in awesome costumes, and collecting lots of candy. But…

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Parenting

How Does Surrogacy Work? A Guide for New Parents

Surrogacy is a big decision, and for many couples, the process can feel both exciting and overwhelming. One of the first questions people often face is whether surrogacy is truly the right choice for them. After all, it’s not a straightforward path. Some couples may have already gone through the rollercoaster of infertility treatments or unsuccessful attempts at adoption, leaving them emotionally drained. Others may be exploring surrogacy for different reasons, like health concerns that make pregnancy unsafe. Either way, it’s a decision that requires careful thought and plenty of support. This article will help you understand every step of…

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Community

Dylan Parker returns as Mayor of Randwick

Labor Councillor and former Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker has been elected Mayor of Randwick. Randwick Councillors formally voted Mayor Parker into office at their first Council Meeting tonight, 8 October 2024, following the general council elections last month. Mayor Parker was elected by a vote of nine to six and will serve alongside his Labor colleague, Councillor Marea Wilson, who was elected Deputy Mayor. Mayor Parker said that he is honoured to be returned to the role he served in between September 2021 and September 2023. In 2021 Mayor Parker, at the time, was the youngest Mayor in New South…

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