bondi Archives

Monday’s Local Mum, Mandy-Lee Adno

18/03/2024

Hi, I’m Mandy, and have been living in the Eastern Suburbs since 2007 when we first immigrated to Sydney. I arrived in Sydney with my husband Gary, 32 weeks pregnant with our first little girl. Since 2007, our little family has grown into a family of 4 beautiful children and are still lucky enough to call the Eastern Suburbs our home. I am a Qualified Speech Pathologist and chose to focus my skills in Paediatric Feeding. After qualifying as a speech pathologist, I furthered my studies in Paediatric Feeding at Manchester University in the UK and since then have continued…

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Kids, Playgroups, Playgroups

Bondi Toy Library opens at Waverley Library!

14/03/2024

Visit the Bondi Toy Library at its new location in the children’s section of Waverley Library. Join Waverley mayor Paula Masselos at the official opening event on Tuesday March 26. Children are invited to browse the shelves, play with the toys and explore this wonderful not-for-profit community resource. We will also be celebrating Bondi Toy Library’s 40th birthday! Want to take some toys and games home with you? Speak to our staff about becoming a Bondi Toy Library member and start borrowing immediately. when: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Where: Waverley Library 32-48 Denison Street Bondi…

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Events

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, performing at Bondi Pavilion

20/02/2024

Australian folk jazz trio, Elixir, have well and truly established themselves as a creative favourite on the Australian music scene. Featuring the ethereal voice of Katie Noonan and in collaboration with renowned Australian poet and cartoonist Michael Leunig, Elixir perform their new acclaimed album, ‘A Small Shy Truth’. The Elixir band also includes phenomenal jazz musicians Zac Hurren on saxophones and Ben Hauptmann on guitar, who, with input from some of Australia’s finest composers (such as Iain Grandage, Joe Chindamo and Steve Newcomb), give musical life to the philosophical musings of Leunig. This intimate night of original songs full of…

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Events

SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR TO HEADLINE BONDI BEACH PARTY

14/02/2024

Someone call Bondi Rescue, there’s been a murder on the dancefloor! British pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor has been announced as headline performer of Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras’ Bondi Beach Party on Saturday 24 February 2024. Known for her electrifying blend of disco pop and electronica, Ellis-Bextor will bring her distinctive sound to the iconic sands of Bondi Beach, joining a stellar line-up of international and local artists. Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s career, spanning over two decades, is not only marked by her unforgettable hits like Murder on the Dancefloor, Heartbreak (Make Me A Dancer), and Groovejet (If This Ain’t Love)…

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Food, Inspiration

Drumstick has launched two new flavours and is giving them away in exchange for rubbish collected from your neighbourhood!

08/02/2024

Peters Drumstick is proud to announce it is once again teaming up with Clean Up Australia for its ‘Let’s Clean Up Our Backyard’ initiative to take on the challenge of protecting Aussie summer moments. Building on the success of last year’s ‘Let’s Clean Up Our Summer’ campaign, which saw over 5,000 pieces of rubbish exchanged for the new Drumstick flavours by cleaning up our beaches, parks and rivers, Drumstick is stepping up its efforts to target waste in our urban and suburban neighbourhoods, preventing it from going downstream and reaching our natural environments. To get fellow Aussies involved in the…

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Events

Lunchtime Concerts at the Pav: The Cassettes

04/02/2024

Let the Cassettes hit rewind and take you to the analogue era. For the past decade, The Cassettes have been curating the soundtrack to Sydney’s most unforgettable nights out. With the best of blues, soul, rock ‘n’ roll, and a fresh take on your favourite classic pop tracks, The Cassettes are not your average band. Alternating seamlessly between styles with grit and grace, The Cassettes are versatile, polished and a really good time! Hit play on the first Lunchtime Concert at the Pav for 2024 and come on down to the High Tide room for a fabulous hour of music and…

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Events

Bondi Latin Fiesta

01/02/2024

Celebrate Latin culture through art, food, music, dance and film. Get ready for a multitude of authentic music experiences featuring an award-winning band and artists. The upbeat and exciting Latino rhythm will keep you dancing all day long. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world of Latin music styles. The day will include a special screening of the film, Buena Vista Social Club followed by live music in the courtyard, Latin dance workshop and artmaking. Get ready to soak up some solid tunes and great vibes! Where: Bondi Pavilion Garu Courtyard (northern end) when:11 February 2024 at 11:00am For more information:…

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Events

Fashion on the Promenade

25/01/2024

Thread your way through Bondi’s fashionable past with Margot Riley, curator and cultural historian from the State Library of NSW. Join us for a refereshing exploration of Bondi’s beachside history, where the water wasn’t the only thing making waves! Learn about Bondi’s place in the evolution of Australian swimwear and the role played by the beach as a hot spot for sartorial promenade. Growing up in the eastern suburbs, Margot Riley has worked in Sydney’s cultural sector for decades. With special interests in art, popular culture, photography and dress, she has written and lectured extensively and curated numerous exhibitions and…

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Events, School holidays

Unruly Seagulls and hot chips

04/01/2024

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, School holidays, What to do

THE LISTIES: MAKE SOME NOISE!

29/12/2023

For over a decade the award-winning Listies have toured the world doing shows for literally gazillions of kidults (that’s kids and their adults). Now it’s your turn. Make Some Noise is a comedy concert for humans aged 4-400. Join the maestros of mirth, Rich and Matt, as they belt out a bunch of songs with the LOLs turned up to 11. Will they be in tune? Almost. In time? Not quite. In order? Definitely. Can Rich dance? Let’s find out. It’s a party for your ears and both of them are invited. Hilarious, fabulous fun for the whole family! Where: …

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