Coogee Archives

Koojay Corroboree Returns to Coogee Beach for its 10th Anniversary Celebration

May 28, 2025

Join in a powerful celebration of Aboriginal culture, ceremony and community as the Koojay Corroboree returns to the sands of Coogee Beach on Friday 30 May 2025, from 10am to 2pm. Hosted by Randwick City Council in partnership with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, this year’s event marks a special milestone – the 10th anniversary of the Koojay Corroboree. To honour a decade of cultural connection and community engagement, an extended program of performances and activities has been planned. Each year, the Koojay Corroboree brings Coogee Beach to life with traditional and contemporary Aboriginal dance, storytelling and song…

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Community

Lifesaving boost for Coogee and Maroubra Surf Clubs

April 19, 2025

Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker has welcomed nearly $2 million in funding for the Coogee and Maroubra Surf Life Saving Clubs as part of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program. “This is fantastic news for our community,” Mayor Parker said. “Our surf lifesaving clubs are at the heart of our beach culture. They keep locals and visitors safe in the water, and this funding ensures they have the facilities to match the importance of the work they do.” The NSW Government announced a total of $5.4 million for surf clubs across the state in the 2024–25 round, supporting modern, accessible…

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Fitness, Free, Sports

Mix Up Your Workout Routine with the Coogee Stairs

February 26, 2025

Looking to shake up your exercise routine and take on a new challenge? If your answer is a resounding “Yes!” then make your way past the stunning South Coogee Coastal walkway to Cairo Street in South Coogee, where 210 steps are waiting to test your endurance. Why Stair Training? Running up and down stairs is a powerful form of interval training. It’s a full-body workout that strengthens leg muscles, improves cardiovascular fitness, and enhances endurance. Plus, stair training is an efficient way to burn calories and boost metabolism while building lower body strength. If you love exercising outdoors and want…

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Parks and Beaches, School holidays, What to do

Explore the Marine and Coastal Discovery Program This Summer!

December 11, 2024

Randwick City Council invites families to dive into the Marine and Coastal Discovery Program, running from 7–31 January 2025. This incredible initiative is packed with engaging activities designed to connect participants with the natural wonders of Sydney’s coastline. From snorkelling to birdwatching, and rainforest explorations to surf science, there’s something for everyone. This Sustaining Our City initiative, funded by the Environmental Levy, celebrates the rich marine and coastal biodiversity while fostering community awareness. Guided by expert educators, these activities provide unique insights into the environment while ensuring fun and adventure. Program Highlights: Snorkelling Adventures: Sessions for beginners and intermediates at…

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Community, Fitness, Parks and Beaches

A Step Closer to a Stunning Coastal Walkway: Coogee to Maroubra

December 11, 2024

Randwick City Council is making strides towards creating a new public walkway connecting South Coogee and Lurline Bay, with the recent purchase of a $4.9 million property on Cuzco Street. This long-anticipated development brings the vision of a continuous coastal walkway closer to reality. Bridging the Gap Currently, walkers traveling between Coogee and Maroubra must detour inland to Malabar Road. The addition of this new connection will eliminate the detour, enhancing the experience of enjoying the breathtaking Randwick coastline. The project, more than two decades in the making, builds on an agreement reached in 2002 between Randwick City Council and…

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Christmas 2024, Events

Randwick Mayor unveils Coogee Carols lineup, biggest ever Christmas program

December 4, 2024

Hundreds of people gathered at Coogee Beach last night for a special tree-lighting event to formally launch Randwick City Council’s biggest ever Christmas program, where Mayor Dylan Parker revealed a star-studded line up for Council’s signature event, Coogee Carols. Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker, who was joined by local children to light an eight-metre interactive Christmas tree at Goldstein Reserve last night, said Coogee Carols is the “jewel in the crown of Randwick City Council’s Christmas program.” “This year we’ll once again be entertained by a star-studded line up, featuring household names and local legends. It promises to be a fantastic…

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Events, Free, Inspiration, What to do

Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween 2024 Guide

October 30, 2024

We’ve done a round up of the spookily great streets to celebrate Halloween 2024 style in the Eastern Suburbs. Even though Halloween officially falls on a Thursday 31 st October there are loads of local events if you can’t do anything to celebrate it on a school night! We also encourage that children are supervised when out in the street, respect neighbourhoods in terms of noise and have fun but be good locals! Our other tip is be a good neighbour and purchase some bags of lollies if you are walking out with the kids, this is to help replenish…

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Community, Parks and Beaches

All Randwick City beaches reopen for swimming in time for the weekend

October 21, 2024

Coogee, Clovelly, Maroubra, Malabar and Gordons Bay beaches will reopen to the public from Saturday 19 October 2024. The five beaches, located in the Randwick City Council Local Government Area, were closed to the public during the week after thousands of ball-shaped tar debris was found. Transport for NSW Maritime today issued the all-clear for beaches to reopen saying the ball-shaped debris is not highly toxic to humans. Early morning inspections conducted today by Council’s Environmental Health Officers identified small quantities of debris still being washed ashore, much less than first appeared on Tuesday. Randwick City Council has been in…

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Parks and Beaches

New staircase for South Coogee rockpool

October 19, 2024

A new staircase to the Ivo Rowe Rockpool, nestled in South Coogee along the Coastal Walkway, is almost complete. The new staircase has been constructed to improve safety and accessibility to the rockpool located at 1R Bunya Parade, South Coogee. It replaces a concrete, rocky pathway, and is constructed of fibre reinforced polymer minimesh and stainless steel to protect it from the harsh coastal elements. Design and construction of the new staircase began mid-2024. To enhance safety and accessibility, the new structure replaces the old concrete path with a durable, weather-resistant staircase made of fibre reinforced polymer mini mesh and stainless…

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School holidays

Spring School Holidays Kids Club for the Mini Guests Introducing Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee X Junior Tradies

September 30, 2024

Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach is excited to announce a series of fantastic events and activities for the upcoming Spring School Holidays. From Saturday 28 September to Sunday 13 October, (8am – 8pm), families can look forward to an array of engaging experiences designed to make the start of the summer truly memorable. Exciting New Partnership with Junior Tradies: Many parents may be familiar with the kids party entertainment company, Junior Tradies. Well now, Crowne Plaza Sydney Coogee Beach have teamed up with them in a new partnership for the Spring School Holidays. They’ll be transforming the hotel’s Kids Club…

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