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Buying in Bondi? What First Home Buyers Should Consider

Embarking on the journey to buy your first home in Bondi, one of Sydney’s most sought-after suburbs, is both exhilarating and daunting. As a seasoned real estate professional who’s guided countless first-time buyers through this process, I understand the unique blend of excitement and anxiety that comes with such a significant decision.  Let us navigate the nuances of Bondi’s property market together, transforming the complexity of buying your first home into an empowering experience. Why Buy in Bondi? Bondi isn’t just a destination; it’s a lifestyle. Buying your first home here means more than just owning property; it’s about embracing…

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Unruly Seagulls and hot chips

Hot chips. Items of clothing. Even the kids. Nothing is too big or small for an unruly seagull. Snuff Puppets’ giant Seagulls descend in a noisy quarrelsome pack. These unruly scavengers devour everything in their path. You might lose your hat as they fight each other for the finest spoils. Based in Naarm/Melbourne, the always anarchic Snuff Puppets have built an international reputation for puppetry that breaks down all barriers between performer and audience. Seagulls is classic Snuff: out and about, in your face and in this case, likely to be rooting around in your shopping bag, flying off with your…

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Events, What to do

Carols by the Sea, Bondi

Join the Bondi community to celebrate the festive season at this year’s Carols by the Sea – a Waverley community event where everyone is welcome. Follow the joy to South Bondi Park for a sparkly evening of entertainment that includes Christmas songs with special guest Emma Pask, grooves by jazz trio Cool Yule, the angelic voices of the Australian Girls Choir and the fabulous Bondi Brass. Our young local performers kick off the night, with performances from Rosebay Secondary School Jazz Band, Bondi Public School Choir and the School of Arts Academy of Dance. Kids can get into the spirit…

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WHISKAS Paints Bondi Purr-Ple For National Cat Day this Sunday!

WHISKAS cat food is painting Bondi purr-ple for national cat day (Sun 29th October), welcoming Sydney cat-lovers to experience the playful world of WHISKAS and unleash their inner purr. ​The activation will feature a giant purple WHISKAS box outside Bondi Pavilion, a nod to cats’ love of cardboard boxes. Inside, cat-lovers can immerse themselves in a cat wonderland with a life-sized scratching post, giant balls of twine and a game designed to test the reflexes of players to determine their cat purr-sonality. Participants can also pick up a ‘kitty’ themed gift bag filled to the brim with WHISKAS treats and samples of the new favourites pouch…

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Events, Inspiration, Kids

Southern right whale children’s art exhibition, Bondi

On Saturday 4 November the Australian Conservation Foundation will host a children’s art showcase  at Bondi Pavilion to celebrate the southern right whale.  “Southern right whales can be seen off the coast from Sydney from June to August as they head north  to breed in warmer waters,” said Stephen Lightfoot, leader of ACF Community Eastern Sydney.  “In July we had a wonderful whale watching event which more than 80 people attended and a kids art  class supported by a local business.   “Kids drew pictures of the southern right whale and submitted them to ACF’s Wild at Art competition  – Australia’s…

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Un Poco de Music with Victor Valdes

Grab your Sombrero and get set for an enchanting musical adventure through Mexico and beyond with the acclaimed virtuoso harpist Victor Valdes. Valdes’ powerful, compelling voice and passion for storytelling will transport young and old alike, on a joyous journey through the many emotions of Mexico and the Latin American musical landscape. One of Australia’s leading world music artists, Valdes has redefined the harp as a solo and lead instrument and is a walking encyclopaedia of Latin music past and present. Awarded “Distinguished Mexican” by the government of Mexico and by the Institute of Mexicans Abroad, for his successful career…

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Sunset Cinema Bondi

Bean bags, popcorn and the best summer movies, all under the stars at Australia’s most iconic beach! Get ready for 6 weeks of iconic outdoor cinema experiences in the Pav’s Dolphin Court from 16 November to 23 December. A key fixture of the Australian summer events program for over a decade, Sunset Cinema is bringing a signature mix of new release blockbusters, all-time classics and family favourites from under the stars. With delicious movie snacks, a fully stocked bar, and plenty of seating options and most importantly – good times! Movies  Get ready for some of this summer’s biggest new…

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Events, School holidays

Junkyard Beats: The Box Show

Get ready for the most sustainable fun you’ve ever had. In the hands of Junkyard Beats, ordinary household items are transformed into extraordinary musical instruments and unwanted junk comes alive in exciting and surprising ways! The Box Show excites the imagination of children and adults alike. We follow four characters during their daily activities in a world made of cardboard boxes and junk. The contents of an abandoned kitchen and wheelie bins become the greatest drum set in the world; plastic bags are an amazing musical instrument and the human body becomes a unique sound machine. Tag along for a…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Victoria MacKinlay

I’m a children’s author whose books have been shortlisted in CBCA and Speech Pathology Awards and featured on the TODAY show and The Guardian. One of my books was illustrated by Beth Harvey, who’s the animation director on Bluey. My most well-known book is the tale of my grandfather who grew up with a pet lion. Last Thursday 7th September, to celebrate International Literacy Day, I was invited by SeeBeyondBorders to be on an author panel to raise awareness of the importance of children’s literacy and raise funds for children in Cambodia. If you’re in a position to donate to…

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Events, Inspiration, What to do

Festival of the Winds 2023 v2

Come along and help us celebrate one of Sydney’s most colourful festivals Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kites flying festivals in the world! In 1978, Glebe local and Sydney University student, John Silk’s interest in wind energy led to his fascination and love of kite making and flying. John, along with several of his friends, decided that it would be great to…

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