Coogee Archives

Christmas 2024, Events

Randwick Mayor unveils Coogee Carols lineup, biggest ever Christmas program

04/12/2024

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

30/10/2024

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

21/10/2024

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

19/10/2024

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

30/09/2024

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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Community, Parks and Beaches

Arden Street Bus stop upgrade, community feedback

18/07/2024

Randwick Council is planning to upgrade the public amenities, bus shelter and kiosk at Goldstein Reserve on Arden Street, Coogee Beach. The Randwick council has developed two design options for community feedback. OPTION 1: REFURBISHMENT The refurbishment option involves renovating the buildings and maintaining the existing visual style. Upgraded building retaining the same exterior appearance to match other buildings in the reserve dating from the 1980s and early 1990s Similar footprint Enhanced interior facilities More female toilets Retention of separate wash basin areas Bus stop seating area on Arden Street almost doubled in size Construction cost estimate $4M For more…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Maintenance works start for Coogee beachside parkland

22/05/2024

Goldstein Reserve, adjacent to Coogee Beach, in Sydney’s eastern suburbs is set for an upgrade, with a range of works to improve pedestrian access, facilities for beach users, and drainage, starting this week. Works will include the installation of new showers at the northern end of the parkland, a new stormwater grate and paving, as well as 800 square metres of new turf to cover bare areas near the kiosk. Deteriorated tree pits surrounding Norfolk Island pines outside Coogee Oval on Arden Street will also be repaired as part of upgrades in the area. The works will be carried out…

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Events, Inspiration

Koojay Corroboree Celebrating Aboriginal ceremony, tradition & culture

19/05/2024

the Randwick Council, in conjunction with the La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, is holding the annual Koojay Corroboree on Coogee Beach to launch Reconciliation Week. This year the event will be held on Friday 31 May 2024 from 11am. The sands of Coogee Beach come to life as Aboriginal Dancers performed traditional and contemporary dance in an event where Australia’s First Nations People interact with the Dreaming 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 achievements and explore how each of…

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Monday's Mum Profiles

Monday’s Local Mum, Kat Hatfield

15/04/2024

Hi I’m Kat, mum to Milo (4) and Billie (2) living in Coogee. We moved to the East a few years ago, from the north shore after 12 years overseas in Singapore, Hong Kong, London and then Melbourne. My husband is from Melbourne but has fallen in love with Sydney thankfully and very happy to call it home now. Pre kids I worked in Marketing but during my second maternity leave I studied photography and started a family photography business. I love outdoor adventures with my clients, chasing sunsets and just capturing it all, the love, the fun, the chaos…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Coogee Sparkles 2023

20/12/2023

Join the community and ring in 2024 at the family friendly hour of 9pm with a 15-minute fireworks display off the northern headland of Coogee Beach. “Thousands of people flock to the beach with friends and family to watch the fireworks and celebrate the new year in a relaxed way,” said Philipa Veitch, Mayor of Randwick. “There are plenty of great vantage points on the beach and in the surrounding parks. Plus, there will be some fun entertainment along the Coogee Beach promenade from 2pm,” said Mayor Veitch. If you plan on visiting the area, we encourage you to walk…

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