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Parks & Playgrounds

Sydney Park greener and more accessible than ever

April 24, 2024

Sydney Park now has nearly 200 new native trees, more electric barbecues, picnic areas, seating and toilets after the City of Sydney’s major rectification works at the award-winning park. The project also saw accessibility greatly improved along Euston Road following the state government’s acquisition of land, removal of trees and demolition of park assets to create the Westconnex motorway. “With so many people in our area living in apartments, public parkland is our backyard. Sydney Park is the City of Sydney’s biggest parks, providing a green lung and vital room for exercise and fun,” Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore…

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by jay
Inspiration

Compost Awareness Week 2024

April 22, 2024

nternational Compost Awareness Week is a yearly event dedicated to raising awareness and encouraging the practice of composting and worm farming. Worldwide, communities and organisations hold workshops, demonstrations, and events to educate others about the benefits of composting: transforming organic waste into a nutrient-rich fertiliser, enriching soil, reducing waste sent to landfills, and promoting sustainable gardening practices. Composting and worm farming has long been a priority for Waverley, Woollahra and Randwick Councils who developed the now national Compost Revolution program back in 2010. Through the program, Eastern Suburbs residents are entitled to generous discounts of up to 70%on composting and…

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by jay
Inspiration, Parks & Playgrounds

Five of Woollahra’s most splendid Significant Trees

February 15, 2024

Woollahra is home to some of Sydney’s most wonderful trees. The area’s rich heritage of private and publicly owned trees provide much of the beauty, character and history that makes the Woollahra local area such a desirable place to live. Some of the oldest and most unique trees are listed in the Woollahra councils Significant Tree Register (STR), to help them manage and protect them for future generations. Here are five stunning trees throughout the Woollahra council  local area that are recorded on the Significant Tree Register. Paddington Street (between Elizabeth Street and Jersey Road), Paddington Paddington Street is an…

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by jay
Inspiration

10 easy ways you can save water (and money)

January 14, 2024

Water is one of the world’s most precious resources. Only 3% of the world’s water supply is freshwater – of this, only 1% is accessible for human consumption. Global water consumption has risen ten-fold since 1900, and many parts of the world are now reaching the limits of their supply. In Australia, the world’s driest continent, an average person consumes 340 litres of potable water each day within their homes. Residential water use accounts for 64% of all water supplied by Sydney Water. Why care about water quality? We swim and play in water. We drink water. Pollutants from urban…

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by jay
What to do

Where to plant a tree on National Tree Day in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney

July 24, 2022

National Tree Day is Australia’s largest tree planting and nature care event and it’s coming to the Eastern Suburbs in a big way on Sunday, 31 July 2022. Established in 1996, by environmental group Planet Ark, it has grown into Australia’s largest community tree-planting and nature care event. The program is a call to action for all Australians to get their hands dirty and give back to their community. Each year, around 300,000 people volunteer their time to engage in environmental activities that educate Australians about the world around them. While every day can be Tree Day, Australians now dedicate…

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by Justin Wastnage
Inspiration

6 fun ways to be green with kids in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney

July 22, 2022

It can be tough to find ways to have fun and be environmentally-friendly with kids in the East. But it’s not impossible! Here are a few ideas to get you started. And remember, even small changes can make a big difference. So let’s get started! One way to have fun and be green is by going on one of many coastal walks that Woolhara, Waverley, Randwick and Bayside Council have upgraded or created over the past few years. Or you can explore your local park or hiking trails, and there’s no need for any special equipment. Just dress appropriately for…

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by Nicole Winder