Randwick Archives

Culture on country

25/01/2023

This Australia Day event is organised by the Randwick City Join a celebration of local Aboriginal musicians and performers on the La Perouse Headland. Featuring Vic Simms and the All Star Band, with Brolga Dance Academy, Charlie Trindall, Cianna Walker and Olivia Fox, and other exciting acts to follow. Come and join for a celebration of culture on Country! Chairs and a marquee will be provided on the La Perouse Headland, so be sure to grab the best spot when the show kicks off at 3pm. The La Perouse Museum is delighted to welcome back Vic Simms and the All…

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Events, School holidays, What to do

Australia Day Randwick Community Event

24/01/2023

Randwick City Council is celebrating Australia Day with a range of food trucks as well as free kids activities, live entertainment and free ice cream at an afternoon event taking place at Kensington Park from 12 noon to 4pm on Thursday 26 January 2023 “The events give the community an opportunity to mark the day in a way that is right for them and take the time to rest and reflect with the people around them,” said Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker. Kids will have the chance to get their face painted, partake in a circus workshop, and interact with roving…

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Health & Wellbeing, Kids, Parenting, School holidays

Randwick City and Waverley councils launch Float to Survive to reduce national drownings

07/12/2022

Randwick City and Waverley councils have joined forces to pilot a new water safety campaign aimed at reducing the record number of drownings in Australia. Float to Survive promotes floating as the best chance of survival for swimmers who get into trouble in the water and will be launched today 1 December 2022, in partnership with the University of NSW (UNSW) Beach Safety Research Group for the start of summer. Randwick City Mayor, Dylan Parker and Waverley Mayor, Paula Masselos, said the ‘Float to Survive’ message will be tested across the two local government areas which are home to some of Australia’s busiest and most dangerous beaches based on…

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Kids, School holidays, What to do

Marine and Coastal Discovery Program 6 – 21 January 2023

01/12/2022

The Marine and Coastal Discovery Program’s expert guided activities help us all learn how to protect, conserve and enhance Randwick City’s unique coastal and marine environments in a safe and fun way. The program supports families and groups of friends in coming together and learning together. The summer activities include: rockpool rambles snorkelling tours rips and tide talk sea kayaking coastal walks and talks Conditions Minimum age 8 years for water basedactivities. Children under 16 yrs must have a parent or adult guardian in attendance during the activity. Be prepared for all walking and rockpool ramble activities with: sunscreen hat long sleeve top…

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Food, Parks & Playgrounds

The best BBQ spots in Randwick City

23/11/2022

On a beautiful sunny day, is there anything better than getting together with friends and family for a good old-fashioned barbecue? There are 26 public barbecue units in Randwick City provide by the Randwick city Council, all are free to use, and all are timed to operate from 8am to 8pm every day of the year, with a daily cleaning schedule. Follow these handy tips to make sure you get the best out of your barbecuing experience this summer! Share the space Randwick City barbecues cannot be booked and operate on a ‘first come first served’ basis, so it’s important…

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Inspiration

2022 Environmental Grants for Schools recipients announced

08/11/2022

The recipients of Randwick City’s Environmental Grants for Schools were announced on Wednesday 2 November 2022, with five local schools each set to receive $5,000 in funding. Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker congratulated the recipients, including Claremont College, Kensington Public School, Maroubra Junction Public School, Matraville Sports High School and Randwick Public School. “These schools have come up with a range of great projects that help protect the environment and empower students to make a difference to their school and local community,” Mayor Parker said. The projects granted in this year’s round of funding include new green spaces, edible gardens, native…

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Inspiration, What to do

Eastern Suburbs Mums Halloween 2023 Guide

30/10/2022

We’ve done a round up of the spookily great streets to celebrate Halloween 2023 style in the Eastern Suburbs. Even though Halloween officially falls on a Tuesday 31st 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 the…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Upgrade have your say

13/09/2022

Randwick City Council is upgrading the playground at Alison Park, Alison Road Randwick. The playground upgrade is one of many we are undertaking over the coming years, in response to the community’s request to see play spaces in Randwick City upgraded to include more exciting and adventurous equipment suitable for a range of ages and abilities*. Council aims to maintain a very high community satisfaction rating for our open spaces, coastal walkways and playgrounds. Last updated in 2000, the Alison Park Playground is located near the Randwick Town Centre, schools, and childcare centres, and is popular with local families and…

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Cinema

The Ritz Cinema: A Heritage Gem in Randwick

08/05/2022

The Ritz Cinema, also known as the Ritz Theatre, is a heritage-listed art deco cinema located at 43 St Pauls Street in Randwick, a suburb in Sydney’s eastern suburbs. Designed by noted architect Aaron Bolot and built in 1937 by C. & B. J. Williams, the cinema is celebrated for its distinctive Inter-war Art Deco style. It was officially added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999. Indigenous and Colonial Roots Before European settlement, the Randwick area was home to Aboriginal people who used the land for fishing and cultural practices. The region is rich…

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Inspiration

Affordable Art Fair is coming to Sydney

10/04/2022

Affordable Art Fair is coming to Sydney for the first time this winter! Debuting in the brand new Winx Stand at Royal Randwick Racecourse, the event will showcase works from over 30 Australian and international galleries, featuring a variety of both emerging and established artists. Over four days, art aficionados will be able to browse and buy artworks, have their prized pieces wrapped onsite, and discover something new each day with all works rotated as they sell. A myriad of art forms will be available including painting, sculpture, installation, photography and limited-edition prints. With prices starting at $100 and capping…

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