bondi Archives

Junkyard Beats: The Box Show

01/10/2023

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

11/09/2023

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

09/09/2023

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…

by jay

Events, Inspiration, What to do

Festival of the Winds 2023

08/09/2023

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…

by jay

Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Sophie Morgan

04/09/2023

My name is Sophie Morgan and I moved to Bondi in November 1999. I have volunteered at North bondi surf club since 2001. I finished my 10 years of patrol two days before my second child was born! I taught bronze medallion for 8 years, started the weekly beach biathlon, drove the IRB, organised the parties and competed mainly on the surf ski. It was my community and life outside work and before I had children. Then I had to give up my job as export manager at Running Bare as I couldn’t travel when I had a baby so…

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Inspiration, What to do

National manga event to take over local QBD Books store this September

18/08/2023

National retailer QBD Books is bringing its inaugural Mini-Con to Bondi, showcasing the booming ‘manga’ genre of books, comics and graphic novels, which has surged in popularity in the last five years. Mini-Con is a free event that draws inspiration from the popular Oz Comic-Con and Supanova conventions – which centre on manga, anime, cosplay, and video games – and aims to bring a convention feel to regional consumers, who may not always be able to access these predominantly city-based events. Running in special pop-up locations in Westfield Bondi Junction from Thursday 7 September to Sunday 10 September, Mini-Con will…

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Events, Food

Taste in the City

14/08/2023

Sydney’s most loved food, wine and lifestyle festival is popping up at the Pav during Father’s Day weekend. Grab a seat at the Celebrity Chefs Kitchen Led by Colin Fassnidge, Mindy Woods & Jason Roberts – the trio will take you through your paces, cooking up delicious meals that can be replicated at home. Get back to foodie basics at the inaugural outdoor Fire Kitchen Led by Adam Roberts – a true fire master – alongside, chefs Colin Fassnidge & Jason Roberts, expect delicious meats and vegetables cooked up over an open flame in the great outdoors. Women In Australian…

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Events, Inspiration

CITY2SURF JUST WEEKS AWAY

23/07/2023

The world’s largest fun run will return to the streets of Sydney on Sunday 13 August, with the 2023 event now just a few weeks away. With just weeks left until tens of thousands of runners will take to the world-famous 14km course between the CBD and Bondi Beach now is the perfect time to sign up and start training. Over 50,000 runners have already committed to being on the start line in August, with great support for the 2023 event. Martin Mashford, Regional Director for The IRONMAN Group Oceania, organisers of the City2Surf, is encouraging runners of all abilities…

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Events

Watch the Matildas live at Bondi Pavilion

14/07/2023

Cheer on the Matildas from Bondi Pavilion during the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Waverley Council is proud to host free live screenings for the whole family to enjoy. Bring your picnic rug, blanket or low-lying chair and watch the Matildas livestreamed on a large outdoor screen in the Pavilion’s Garu Courtyard. Tickets are free, however registration is essential as capacity is limited. Entry from 7pm with matches commencing at 8pm. BYO food and drink. No glass, alcohol, balloons or confetti cannons permitted. Where: Garu Courtyard Bondi Pavilion. When: The following games will be screened: Australia v Ireland…

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Food, For Mums, Inspiration

Inside the Will & Co HQ Tasting Bar – the Ultimate Bondi Coffee Oasis

06/07/2023

Experience the magic of specialty coffee and immerse yourself in a world of flavour and community… If you’re in need of exceptional coffee and a beachside oasis to chill with or without the kiddos, you’ll find exactly that at Will & Co HQ Tasting Bar in Bondi. On the almost-always-sunny corner of Beach Road and Gould Street is the headquarters of specialty coffee roaster Will & Co, which was born in 2013 from the vision of three lifelong mates determined to combine their passion for Bondi’s unmatched coastal lifestyle and Australia’s vibrant cafe scene. With a commitment to sourcing the…

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