Monday’s Local Mum, Yasmin Davis

Hi Mamas! My name is Yasmin and I’m a mum of two living in Maroubra. After finishing school, I...

What to do in Sydney this August

Try something new with science experiences, poetry performances and live music from the comfort of a hammock. Here are...

The Ultimate Adventure for Nature-Loving Families

Find out why a trip up to Broken Bay Pearl Farm is the most exciting way to spend a...

The Maroubrix Cube: Maroubra Beach’s Quirky Landmark and Local Legend

If you’ve ever taken the kids down to Maroubra Beach for a sunny playdate or a family swim, you...

Quail Street Fig Tree Saved After Community Concern and Council Review

A majestic fig tree on Quail Street in Coogee has been spared from removal following renewed negotiations between Randwick...
Monday's Mum Profiles
Monday’s Local Mum, Yasmin Davis
Events, What to do
What to do in Sydney this August
Holiday, Inspiration, School holidays, Travel
The Ultimate Adventure for Nature-Loving Families
Community, Parks and Beaches
The Maroubrix Cube: Maroubra Beach’s Quirky Landmark and Local Legend
Community, Environment
Quail Street Fig Tree Saved After Community Concern and Council Review

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Events, Free

Family Sunday: Escape from the Cold at the State Library of NSW

Looking for a fun and cozy way to spend a Sunday with your kids? On Sunday, 27 July 2025, the State Library of New South Wales is hosting a free Family Sunday event perfect for Eastern Suburbs families wanting to escape the chilly winter weather. From 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, head to the Library’s Learning Centre at 1 Shakespeare Place, Sydney, to enjoy a morning full of games, crafts, puppets, books, and interactive activities designed for children and parents alike. This event offers a warm and welcoming space for families to have fun and get creative away from the…

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Travel

Plan a Perfect Spring Day Trip: Tulip Time Festival Returns to Bowral

Looking for a stunning spring escape with the family? Just a 90-minute drive from Sydney, Bowral’s Tulip Time Festivalis set to return for its 65th year, bringing vibrant colour, live entertainment, and a relaxed country charm to the Southern Highlands. Running from Friday, 12 September to Monday, 6 October 2025, this beloved floral festival will transform the heritage-listed Corbett Gardens into a sea of colour, featuring over 80,000 hand-planted tulips and spring blooms. Whether you’re a flower lover, day-tripper, or a family looking for a fun spring outing, Tulip Time is one of Australia’s most spectacular and historic floral events….

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Free, Health & Wellbeing

Start Your Week with Peace: Free Morning Meditation at North Bondi Beach

If you’re looking for a peaceful way to begin your Monday mornings, Eastern Suburbs families have a wonderful new opportunity just by the ocean. Starting Monday, 27th January 2025, Caroline Kronenberg invites you to join her for free weekly meditation sessions at North Bondi Beach. What’s Happening? Every Monday morning from 6:30 AM to 7:30 AM, gather near the kids’ pool at North Bondi Beach for a calming meditation by the sea. Fresh from completing an advanced 300-hour meditation teacher training in India, Caroline is ready to share guided meditation practices that promote clarity, grounding, and stress relief. Join the…

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Events

Experience the Magic of Imagination with IMAGINE LIVE at Bondi Pavilion

Calling all families and nature lovers in the Eastern Suburbs! This August, step into a world of creativity, friendship, and wonder at IMAGINE LIVE — a captivating interactive musical performance inspired by Alison Lester’s beloved children’s book Imagine. About IMAGINE LIVE Created by the award-winning team from Robot Song and brought to life by writer/director Jolyon James, IMAGINE LIVE blends live acting, digital puppetry, and animation in a mesmerizing 60-minute performance. The show invites children (ages 4+) and their families to journey through the pages of Imagine, discovering a world bursting with animals, imagination, and our precious natural environment. From…

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Business & Career

Review of Online Tools for Creating Comics and Visuals in Education

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, teachers are constantly looking for innovative ways to engage students. One effective approach is through the use of comics and visual storytelling. Fortunately, there are numerous online tools available for educators to create these visuals. In this review, we’ll explore some of these tools, including a detailed look at StoryBoard That, to help educators find the right fit for their classroom needs. StoryBoard That StoryBoard That stands out as a user-friendly, versatile tool for creating storyboards and comic strips. It’s designed with educators in mind, offering a wide range of templates, characters, scenes, and…

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Community, Finance

Don’t Ignore That Fine: Learn What to Do at This Free Legal Info Session in Randwick

Have you or someone you know received a fine and aren’t sure what to do next? Whether it’s for parking, public transport, or something else, it’s important not to ignore fines — and there’s help available. Kingsford Legal Centre is hosting a free, one-hour community education talk to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and the options available when dealing with fines. The session will be held at Margaret Martin Library in Randwick on Wednesday, 13 August 2025, from 3 PM to 4 PM. This is a valuable opportunity for families, students, carers, and anyone in the community who wants…

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Travel

Key Questions to Ask Yourself Before Upgrading your Family Car

Between school drop-offs, weekend sporting events, and the occasional road trip to the in-laws – your family car is put to work on a daily basis. And with the newest car models loaded with improved safety features, comfier interiors and some surprisingly smart tech, it’s easy to start asking: is it time to upgrade your family car?  The truth is, a car is more than just a way to get from A to B, especially when tiny humans are involved. Safety immediately becomes non-negotiable. And it must be said – anything that could save you from bickering kids in the…

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Community, Parks and Beaches

The Maroubrix Cube: Maroubra Beach’s Quirky Landmark and Local Legend

If you’ve ever taken the kids down to Maroubra Beach for a sunny playdate or a family swim, you may have noticed something a little unusual near the stormwater drain—a giant, colourful Rubik’s Cube jutting out from the sand. No, it’s not a leftover from a giant’s toy box. It’s the Maroubrix Cube, one of the most loved (and talked-about) pieces of public art in the Eastern Suburbs. A Local Icon Born from Street Art Back in 2008, two anonymous local street artists transformed an ordinary concrete stormwater drain into what we now know as the Maroubrix Cube. Designed to…

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General and Family, Pets

5 Creative Ways to Involve Your Children in Chicken Coop Maintenance

Raising chickens is a rewarding hobby, but it can also be deceptively difficult work. From supplying your flock with adequate chicken feed to keeping the coop spotless, there are a lot of little tasks you have to stay on top of to ensure that your flock is well taken care of. The good news? If you have a family, you don’t have to go through the chicken-rearing checklist all alone. Your children have a pair of capable hands that can help lighten the load when it comes to raising and caring for chickens. Once you’ve instilled in them the importance…

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Home Maintenance

What Professional Plumbers Want You to Know About Fixing Drains

When your drain clogs, it’s tempting to reach for the nearest bottle of cleaner or grab a plunger and hope for the best. While that might work occasionally, plumbers will tell you that drain problems often run deeper, literally and figuratively. So what do the pros want you to know before you pour another chemical down the sink or spend hours wrestling with a stubborn clog? Quite a bit. Here’s their no-nonsense advice. 1. Not All Clogs Are the Same One of the most common misconceptions is that all blocked drains can be fixed similarly. In reality, the cause of…

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