Maroubra Archives

NSW Youth Week 2024 – Annual celebration of youth

April 11, 2024

National Youth Week 2024 will be celebrated in New South Wales from 11-21 April, with a number of exciting events taking place across Randwick City. This year’s Youth Week theme is Express. Empower. Get Loud. It’s an opportunity to have fun and share ideas. Maroubra local and Gomeroi man Kobie Dee will be bringing his musical talent and love for his community to the South East Block Party at Coral Sea Park to celebrate National Youth Week on Wednesday April 24th from 3pm to 7pm. Randwick City Council is partnering with Weave Youth & Community Services again this year to bring…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Why art classes for kids are more important than ever?

January 19, 2024

While kids love to get their hands dirty with paint, the benefits of art classes for kids extend far beyond the creation of a pretty picture or a memorable photobook collection. Many studies now show that children regularly engaged in creativity, such as painting and drawing classes, develop a greater capacity for problem solving, visual understanding, out of the box thinking, and good communication skills. Getting time off the screens and engaging with hands on creativity, as well as making new friends is a huge bonus! Kids Art Classes Allow your child’s artistic talents to blossom at The Art Studio’s best…

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Food

Maroubra Bistro Opens its Doors on 28 McKeon Street, Just Steps Away from the Beach!

November 8, 2023

Nestled in the heart of Maroubra, a culinary gem has emerged to tantalize taste buds and transport locals to the vibrant streets of Greece. Maroubra Bistro, specialising in authentic Greek street food and mouthwatering burgers, is now open at 28 McKeon Street, a mere 200 meters from the sun-kissed shores of Maroubra Beach. This new culinary hotspot promises to be a haven for food enthusiasts seeking a taste of Greece without leaving the comfort of their seaside community. The prime location, just a short stroll from the beach, adds an extra layer of charm to the dining experience. Picture yourself…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New amenities just in time for summer in South Maroubra

October 22, 2023

new-amenities-just-in-time-for-summer-in-south-maroubra Visiting Maroubra beach has just been made easier with the opening of a new amenities building at South Maroubra Beach. The building was officially opened on Sunday 22 October, just in time for the Maroubra Fun Run and Spring Festival, 2023. “This area of the beach is incredibly popular as people pass through on a costal walk or stop to have a BBQ behind the beach. The new building will ensure visiting South Maroubra is much more comfortable,” said Councillor Philipa Veitch, Mayor of Randwick. The accessible amenities include male, female and unisex bathrooms as well as showers, baby…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Playgroups, School holidays

The DRLC Splash Park is officially open

October 15, 2023

It’s here! The DRLC Splash Park officially opened on Sunday, October 8th. The event was graced by the presence of the newly elected Randwick Council Mayor, Philipa Veitch, along with Councillors and esteemed guests. The opening ceremony commenced with a speech from the Mayor, followed by the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque. The day was filled with an array of family-friendly activities, including kids’ entertainment, roving performers, face painting, and more. It’s safe to say that the Splash Park was bustling with excitement on its inaugural day of operation. The Splash Park is…

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Kids, School holidays

My Tutoring, Maroubra

September 24, 2023

We are My Tutoring! We provide many different packages at affordable prices for all! We have 3 packages to choose from: One-on-One tuition ($70/hour), Group Tutoring ($65/hour for a minimum of 2 hours) and Online Tutoring ($60/hour)! No matter what ever you choose, each student will be receive the best expertise, support and mentorship using any of these different packages. Each package that is chosen, each student will receive handwritten notes from their tutor, direct emailing with their tutor 24/7, past paper questions and resources helping them achieve their goals without any extra charges! We pride ourselves on helping our…

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Events

Maroubra Fun Run & Spring Festival

September 15, 2023

The Juniors Maroubra Fun Run & Summer Festival is returning after a 3 year break due to Covid. This will be the 25th year and will be held on Sunday 22 October 2023. The Fun Run & Summer Festival is always one of Maroubra’s biggest and best annual family and community days. People come from near and far. Some run, some walk and some wheel around the course. Some will be super-fit, some will still be working on their fitness, and some will prefer to skip the Fun Run opportunity and just enjoy the Summer Festival. But EVERYONE will have a good…

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Events, What to do

Help Greening the city. Plant with us program

August 25, 2023

Come join Randwick’s Greening Our City project and help green our City with native and indigenous vegetation. when: 1 september 2023 Cost: Free where: Heffron Park Maroubra 417-439 bunnerong road Maroubra Bookings: via Humanitix link: https://events.humanitix.com/plant-with-us-1-september-community-planting-day-celebration-wqhjv7vp Take part @ National Tree Day celebrations National Tree Day helps you connect with nature by planting trees and shrubs to improve our natural environment. National Tree Day is a call to action for all Australians to put their hands in the Earth and give back to their community. Each year, it is time to engage in environmental activities that educate individuals about the…

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Events

Eat Drink Play, Fathers Day Food trucks

August 24, 2023

Support our local foodies by participating in Eat, Drink, Play for Father’s Day! Friday 1 September from 4pm to 8pm and also on Sunday 3 September 2023 from 12pm-6pm. There will be a variety of different vendors selling savoury and sweet treats, so keep an eye on your favourite food truck’s social media pages for their hours of operation. There will also be live entertainment Friday to Sunday: Date Time Entertainment Friday 5pm-7.30pm Sabrina Mobbs Saturday 3pm-5pm James Lyon Saturday 5.30pm – 7.30pm Soulganic Sunday 12pm – 3pm Leap Frog Action Sports & Games (free activity) Sunday 12pm – 5pm DJ…

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Inspiration

See you at McKeon St Plaza

August 17, 2023

The McKeon Street Plaza project 6-month trial was funded by the State Government’s Streets of Shared Spaces program. The trial ended on 31 March and Council at its meeting 28 March resolved to extend the project to allow for the finalization of consultation and the exploration of options for the space. For the duration of the project there was an onsite QR Code survey with 262 responses, that demonstrated strong community support for the Plaza to be made permanent with 90% of respondents believing the Plaza should be a permanent space. 7% said “No” and 3% not sure. There was…

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