Coogee Archives

When can I start running again?

June 7, 2023

Love it or hate it, running is an easy, cost-effective way to exercise. We were born to run, right? But when is it safe to start running again after childbirth? Year in, year out, as the temperature starts to drop in Sydney, you start to notice people running EVERYWHERE! And unless you’re new to the area or have been living under a rock, you’ll be well aware of the City2Surf, the iconic fun run that covers 14km of turf starting in the CBD with most of the route going through the Eastern Suburbs, finishing in our own back garden of…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Elizabeth Cummings

June 5, 2023

This week we are interviewing Coogee-based, Elizabeth was born in England grew up in Scotland. She works in both educational and mental health fields. Elizabeth is a counsellor, psychotherapist, and educator, specialising in working with young people and their families. Elizabeth’s writes children’s books and poetry and is part of the NSW Children’s Book Council Executive. Elizabeth writing focuses on social and community health matters as well as environmental themes. She released a collection of poetry co-authored with fellow writer and local author Libby Hathorn. Elizabeth’s latest release Ruby’s Release is out now and is a story of resilience and…

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Events

Koojay Corroboree 2023

May 12, 2023

Celebrating Aboriginal ceremony, tradition & culture The Randwick Council, in conjunction with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, holds the annual Koojay Corroboree on Coogee Beach to launch Reconciliation Week. This year the event will be held on Friday 26 May 2023 from 11am-1pm. The sands of Coogee Beach will come to life as Aboriginal Dancers perform traditional and contemporary dance in an event where Australia’s First Nations People interact with the Dreamtime through dance, music and storytelling. The Corroboree is held during National Reconciliation Week; a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and…

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For Mums, Inspiration

12 Tips for Travelling to the Airport with Kids

May 9, 2023

Nothing signals the need for a holiday more than becoming parents. During those sleepless nights with a newborn or getting through endless mountains of laundry, you dream of any kind of getaway that involves a pool and a cocktail. However after booking that trip your mind wanders to the logistics – how will I actually get us out the door and onto that plane? I’ve rounded up our 12 tips for travelling to the airport with kids that Ladies Running Errands have picked up along the way whilst transporting thousands of families to and from the airport. You can find…

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Events

Anzac Day Coogee Dawn Service 2023

April 23, 2023

Anzac Day is a National day of remembrance and commemoration. Commemorative services are held each year at dawn, the time of the original Gallipoli landing. The Coogee Anzac Day Dawn Service is produced in collaboration with the Coogee Randwick Clovelly RSL sub-branch, and will be held at 5.30am on Tuesday 25 April at Goldstein Reserve, Coogee. The service will be livestreamed on Randwick Council’s Facebook. The service will include a Welcome to Country, prayer, laying of wreaths, Last Post bugle call, a minute’s silence, the New Zealand and Australian anthems and also the National anthem sung in Dharawal language, and other special musical…

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Events, Health & Wellbeing, Inspiration

RUN SWIM COOGEE AQUATHLON

April 20, 2023

RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon is a brand new event hosted by Coogee Surf Life Saving Club together with our partners Randwick City Council and major sponsors. Those who entered our inaugural RunSwim Coogee event in May 2022 just loved the concept, the route and the overall experience. Join us for our next event in May 2023! Take the challenge at this epic coastal event. RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon is an important community, fundraising and charity-based event and with limited registrations, is expected to sell out fast. All proceeds from the event go towards maintaining vital lifesaving equipment and services on the beach to…

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Inspiration

Better Home Removals successfully moves a client from a 5-bedroom Bellevue Hill home to a new location in Coogee

April 6, 2023

Moving into a new home can be a stressful experience, especially when it involves a large five-bedroom property with limited access for trucks. Booking with an experienced team of removalists who are experts in planning large, full service moves makes the process seamless and stress-free. With our full-service white glove move, we successfully moved a client from Bellevue Hill to Coogee, Sydney. What makes Better Home Removals a 5-star moving company? When Better Home Removals was asked to quote on a large five-bedroom home in Bellevue Hill, we performed an in-person assessment of the move. Our comprehensive assessment provides our…

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Babies, Parenting, Toddlers

SOUTH COOGEE FAMILY DAY CARE

March 18, 2023

South Coogee Family Childcare Service is located at 33 Tucabia Street, South Coogee, NSW, 2034. The centre provides a unique, nurturing environment – in a family-like setting and is dual lingual English and Russian. The goal of South Coogee Childcare is to help develop happy, intelligent, well-adjusted children. Here you will find a nurturing, educational environment for children of ages 6 months to 5 years. The service provides wonderful quality of care and education for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Luda Fertman manager and founder of South Coogee Family Day cares says, At our Service we have spaces that cater to…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local mum, Emma Hampton

February 27, 2023

Hi, I’m Emma. I’m a natural light family and wedding photographer. I started my business Emma Hampton Photography over 10 years ago. It’s a dream come true to capture cherished moments around the Eastern suburbs and beyond. My husband Dan and I have been together for 19 years and married for 15! We love the beach, eating out, drinking good wine, eating delicious food and travelling.I grew up in Young, the cherry capital of Australia!!! A country girl at heart but love the beach and living in the East, I could never move back. Dan and I worked in hospitality for some years and…

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Events

Randwick Pride and Coogee Beach

February 9, 2023

Presented as part of Sydney WorldPride Pride Amplified and Rainbow City 2023 Join the Randwick community on the 18th February for a fantastic afternoon of live music and entertainment by Kaleidoscope Dream. Featuring some fabulous drag queen performances, come down to the Coogee Rainbow for a chance to take a photo with a drag queen and a grab a free scoop of ice cream! The event will be hosted by Julie McCrossin AM, with speeches to be held at 2.30pm and feature a Welcome to Country from the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, speeches from Cr Dylan Parker the…

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