Randwick Archives

Toy Swap

July 5, 2024

About the Event Joy of Giving Network is pleased to be part of The Saturday Circle and running the toy swap in partnership with Randwick City Council. Bring along your beloved toys and books to swap with your friends in our community. Join us at the Saturdays at the Hub! Our Toy Swap is not just about swapping toys – it’s an opportunity for kids to discover the power of sustainability and the value of reusing. By participating, you’ll help reduce our environmental footprint and contribute to the reduction of landfill waste. Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and contribute….

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Parks & Playgrounds, Parks and Beaches

Randwick’s Best Urban Walk

July 4, 2024

Nestled within the bustling precinct of Randwick lies a tranquil haven awaiting exploration. The Randwick Environment Park loop offers an immersive experience, with each step revealing a tapestry of our city’s natural wonders. Hit the trail and learn more about the local fauna and flora that await. Getting started The Randwick Environment Park loop begins and ends at the Randwick Community Centre off Munda Steet in Randwick. We started the walk on the trail next to the Community Centre, but you can always wander through the centre to begin (more on that later). The Loop is an experience for the…

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Parks and Beaches

New staircase for South Coogee rockpool

June 15, 2024

Plans for a new staircase to the Ivo Rowe Rockpool, nestled along the Coastal, at 1R Bunya Parade at South Coogee, are now under way to improve safety and accessibility to the pool. The new staircase will replace the current concrete, rocky stairs and will be constructed of fibre reinforced polymer minimesh and stainless steel to protect it from the harsh coastal elements. The project will consist of three main stages: Design: Expected to be completed by July 2024. Procurement and fabrication: Up to two months. Construction and installation: Scheduled for September 2024 For more information visit: www.randwick.nsw.gov.au

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Family, Health & Wellbeing

Swim safely at favourite Sydney spot this winter

May 22, 2024

As winter sun shines in Sydney’s skies after weeks of rainfall, beach-lovers can swim safely at one more beach in the Randwick area, with the local Council announcing new off-season patrols at Clovelly Beach. Randwick City Council professional Lifeguards will now patrol Clovelly Beach as well as Coogee and Maroubra beaches seven days a week, between sunrise and sunset. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the decision to patrol Clovelly Beach year-round was made following a 2023 review of public visits to Council’s beaches, which found increasing numbers of swimmers using the beach in the off-season. “Residents and visitors alike love…

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Events, Parks & Playgrounds

Alison Park Playground Opening, Free ice cream & coffee

May 15, 2024

The Randwick Council is excited to be hosting a special community celebration to reopen the newly renovated Alison Park Playground and the whole community is invited! Alison Park playground has been upgraded to create a new playspace which caters for children of all ages and abilities. This playground’s design follows ideas from local children and their families to include new paving, playground equipment, rubber softfall, bike hoops, picnic tables and a drinking fountain with new shrubs and groundcovers. The new playground is bright and engaging, with fun features like an in-ground trampoline, run wheel and nest swing. Randwick Mayor Philipa…

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Parks & Playgrounds, Playgroups

Newly renovated Matraville Youth and Cultural Hall now open

May 15, 2024

Matraville Youth & Cultural Hall is located on the corner of Knowles & Pozieres Avenue, adjacent to a large open space reserve. The large hall offers space for a range of activities such as dance or yoga classes, forums, meetings, birthday parties and workshops. With modern kitchen facilities and an accessible bathroom, undercover awning area and tables and chairs. The facility was opened in 2024 and represents a high quality venue suitable for all types of events. The venue is wheelchair accessible with ample on-street parking including EV charging stations and bike racks. How to Apply: The first thing you…

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Events

Randwick City welcomes Sydney Film Festival

May 13, 2024

A gripping Australian sci-fi mystery thriller, a comedic love story produced by Margot Robbie, and a hilarious fable by Poor Things director and Oscar nominee Yorgos Lanthimos are among the films screening in Randwick for the 2024 Sydney Film Festival. Randwick City Mayor Philipa Veitch said: “Randwick City Council is proud to support the 71st Sydney Film Festival. We have a long-standing partnership with Sydney Film Festival, having supported the organisation and event since the first screening at the iconic Ritz Cinemas in 2017. “Partnerships and events like the Sydney Film Festival enhance the arts and culture in Randwick City…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New pocket park at busy Randwick intersection opens to public

May 9, 2024

A new park at the intersection of Clovelly and Carrington roads is now open, providing the community in Randwick with a unique outdoor space to rest and gather. The pocket park features timber seats with sculptural structures on which vines will grow and cover to provide shade, new plants, and a multi-purpose deck. Four timed parking spaces on Clovelly Road, adjacent to the park, have also been added to ensure easy access to local businesses. The pocket park replaces a median island and slip lane. Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch said the new park offered respite for pedestrians on long walks…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Council endorses Malabar site for new bike park

May 7, 2024

Randwick City’s first dedicated bike park catering for mountain bikes, BMX and stunt bikes as well as scooters will be built in Cromwell Park North in Malabar. Randwick Councillors considered three short-listed sites at their 30 April 2024 Council Meeting including a Matraville site on Botany Rd and a Chifley site in the Anzac Parade median strip. Councillors settled on the Malabar site due to the park’s large size, convenient location and access to parking. The new facility is proposed to include a network of mountain bike trails, an asphalt pump track, a large skills area featuring stone and timber…

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Parks & Playgrounds

Upgraded playground opens to public in Randwick’s Alison Park

April 12, 2024

Randwick City Council has reopened the popular Alison Park Playground, unveiling an exciting, colourful and novel new playground for children of all ages and abilities. “We’re so excited to open this beautiful new playground to the public. It’s brighter, safer, more engaging and inclusive for children of all ages and abilities. By all reports, it is also a lot more fun!”, said Randwick Mayor Philipa Veitch. “It’s the latest of eight playgrounds that Randwick Council has upgraded in the last five years, part of our ongoing commitment to improving open spaces and to the wellbeing of children and their families.”….

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