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

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

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

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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

 
Inspiration

The QVB Unveils Their Christmas Programming for the 2023 Festive Season

Sydney: The QVB (Queen Victoria Building) in Sydney’s CBD will deliver the magic of Christmas with a unique and exciting new schedule of music programming within the centre for this year’s holiday season. The music programming will include an unmatched schedule of entertainment from choirs including the Barayagal Choir, Australian Girls’ Choir, The Honeybees, Bel A Capella and Circular Key Chorus from mid-November to the end of the year. Performances will take place on Thursday evenings from 4pm and 6pm and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm with additional selected school choirs showcasing their voices and repertoire throughout the month too….

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Inspiration

TURN CHAOS INTO CALM WITH ROOMSHAKER: TRANSFORMING LIVES, ONE ROOM AT A TIME

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, finding a moment of peace and order can seem like an impossible task. The chaos of clutter and disorganisation can quickly take a toll on our well-being. Roomshaker operates in Sydney and the Eastern Suburbs and is dedicated to turning a chaos home into calm.   ABOUT ROOMSHAKER Meet Kirsten Frew, the visionary founder of Roomshaker. We use professional organising strategies, to highlight the best features of your house. This creates a sense of serenity and functionality in each room. Our services are perfect for clients who want help to declutter/organise…

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Events

Coogee Carols

Coogee Carols Is coming to town! Randwick City Council presents the 22nd Annual Coogee Carols at the Goldstein Reserve, Coogee Beach on Sunday, 17 December from 6:30pm until 8:30pm. This free event draws an audience from local and surrounding areas to celebrate community, family and the spirit of Christmas, opposite one of the most beautiful beaches in the world for a relaxed night of fun for everyone to enjoy. For more information, please visit the Coogee Carols website here. Traffic and public transport information To allow for the audience to safely depart after the event, Arden Street between Carr and…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parenting

Senior Care: A Family’s Guide To Costs And Options

When making important decisions about the care of your loved ones, it’s crucial to understand the costs involved and the variety of options available. Across Australia, families face these decisions daily, seeking out the best care solutions within their means.  Whether it’s understanding government subsidies or weighing up in-home care versus residential facilities, being informed is the first step towards making financially and emotionally sustainable choices. Before delving into the practicalities of organising senior care, imagine a scenario as comforting as anticipating a Christmas flower delivery. This same sense of reassurance is what we aim for in finding the right…

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Food

Maroubra Bistro Opens its Doors on 28 McKeon Street, Just Steps Away from the Beach!

Nestled in the heart of Maroubra, a culinary gem has emerged to tantalize taste buds and transport locals to the vibrant streets of Greece. Maroubra Bistro, specialising in authentic Greek street food and mouthwatering burgers, is now open at 28 McKeon Street, a mere 200 meters from the sun-kissed shores of Maroubra Beach. This new culinary hotspot promises to be a haven for food enthusiasts seeking a taste of Greece without leaving the comfort of their seaside community. The prime location, just a short stroll from the beach, adds an extra layer of charm to the dining experience. Picture yourself…

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Health & Wellbeing, What to do

BILLABONG RETREAT UNVEILS SPECIALTY DAY RETREATS

Couples needing a re-boot, new mums feeling the overwhelm, and people experiencing a cancer diagnosis are just some of the participants being supported by Billabong Retreat with its new Specialist Wellness Day Retreats.  To better support and cater for a growing range of specialised needs in today’s modern lifestyle, Billabong Retreat has created five Specialty Day Retreats to launch with experts in each field.  These new specialty day experiences will complement Billabong Retreat’s current longer offerings, 2- and 3-night retreats that include delicious wholefoods, daily yoga, meditation and education workshops to empower and inspire.  Billabong Retreat is an award winning…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

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

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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Parenting

Navigating Modern Parenting: Surrogacy To Schoolyard

Parenting is a complex and ever-changing landscape. Being the best version of a parent is said to be no one-solution-fits-all. There’s a myriad of factors, possibilities, and the like to take into consideration. Nonetheless, many regard being a parent as a selfless and highly rewarding calling. Parenthood And Surrogacy Keep in mind that not every family setup adheres to conventional notions of what a family looks like. Today, there are parents who are unable to conceive their own child and end up exploring options that can help them start a loving family. Surrogacy is one such option. Organizations like NewGen Families…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

From timeless pages to magical stages: Possum Magic The Stage Show

Looking for a great day out with the family? The Australian classic ‘Possum Magic’ is making a magical return to the stage! Mem Fox and Julie Vivas’ beloved picture book ‘Possum Magic’ has enchanted children for over 40 years. Seen by over 150,000 young people across Australia, Monkey Baa’s delightful adaptation returns to the stage. Grandma Poss loves making magic. She makes wombats blue and kookaburras pink. She makes dingoes smile and emus shrink. But one day, when danger arrives, Grandma Poss uses her most magical spell to make Hush invisible. ‘Pack your Grandma, pack your child, pack enough Vegemite…

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Parenting

Your First Meeting with a Family Lawyer.

Often, people feel a sense of confusion and become overwhelmed in making future decisions in parenting and/or property matters after separation. Whether it’s formalising an amicable agreement between you and your former spouse or a more complex matter that requires assistance, seeking advice from an experienced Family Law Practitioner is paramount to achieving a practical, timely, and informed resolution.  When making the call to speak with one of our experienced legal practitioners, we will arrange an appointment with you to discuss your matter in further detail. This meeting can be in person or we can arrange an online call if…

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