As of Jan 2022, there were over 20 million vehicles registered in Australia – 15 million passenger vehicles, 3.8 million light commercial vehicles, 950,000 motor bikes and 440 ,000 trucks, buses and campervans.
Clearly not all were on the road on the same time, but it is estimated that 70% were, and that is 14,000,000 of all shapes and sizes travelling the road on any one day.
And yet our roads aren’t litte red with battered and dented cars for the simple reason that, for the most part, drivers are careful and cooperative. They stop for red lights, slow for orange lights and on occasion give right of way to the elderly, or people with prams.
This is hardly the world of Ten nyson, “Red with blood in tooth and claw”, or survival of the fittest. At least not in Australia. The fact is that, of all the great apes (of which we are part) humans are the most cooperative.
Chimp troops can’t ea sily c ross the territory of other chimps without being attacked, but Melburnians can safely walk the streets of Sydney and even 'State Of Origin' fans are mostly respectful of each other.
In his book “Our I nner Ape” Frans De Waal describes an experiment in which two monkeys were placed side-by-side in two cages and taught to exchange pebbles for food. 25 times each received a piece of cucumber for a pebble and both monkeys were perfectly happy, seemingly indefinitely.
But when one monkey wa s given a grape (a much preferred food) while the other still got cucumber, the second monkey went on strike, eventually throwing away both stones and cucumber.
It seems our “monkey DNA” can quickly spot unfairness, and strongly dislikes it. From a survival point of view this clearly benefits
a monkey troop. And so does sharing which also often takes place.
It’s reflected in our Aussie culture of “Mateship” and a “Fair Go”, and our orderly sharing of the roads suggests that it’s not just the law that makes us drive safely, but something embedded in our cooperative nature.
The article on P6 shows jus t how welcoming Australians can be to newcomers, and how over past generations they have accommodated people from all over the world, to create one of the most successful multicultural countries in the world.
One of the bi gges t reasons for this is our equality before the law, from the richest most powerful person to the humblest individual, the law seeks to treat us the same and that brings out the best in us and should not be compromised.
We have a referendum comi ng up, let’s hope the end result brings us together. As Bob Hawke said “I believed in the goodness of the Australian people; I believed they did not want to be attacking each other, and from those thoughts, I got the idea of Reconciliation in the campaign slogan and of turning this into something practical, by calling a summit to bring representatives of all sections of society together, from the wealthiest to the poor.”
You have only to read this paper to see how right Bob was. Scattered throughout are examples of the many ways people in the Eastern Suburbs are already working together to help each other, and get an “endorphin hit” every time they do.
To everyone in the Eastern Suburbs, from Sydney Harbour to Botany Bay we wish you a warm welcome to Spring, and say thank you to our advertisers, readers and the many people who help to bring this paper together and distribute it.
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Adorning the charming village of Watsons Bay are various hints of its past.
Back in the 1920s, wh en Angelina Ruggiero alighted the Watsons Bay ferry and walked down the promenade of Marine Pde, viewing the fisherman’s cottages – basically tin shacks, she said: “I wonder if any are for sale?” Replied her friend: “I think number 25 might be.” Angelina then promptly knocked on the door and asked the fisherman if he was interested in selling. “Yes, for 700 pounds!” [A lot of money in those days!] “I only have 10 shillings on me – can I give you that as a deposit?” He accepted, then she paid off the rest, beginning an involvement of over 50 years of their family life there.
Angelina and her hus band Angelo built a lovely sandstone house, organising an Italian craftsman to build the shape of a gondola into the fence, a nod to their Italian background.
The Ruggieros and their extended family spent many happy days there. Their grandson Angelo Portelli, who recently turned 90, and his wife Therese shared fond memories. “I used to go and stay there on weekends as a young boy and play there
[around the late 30s/early ’40s].” Angelo reminisced. “I got to know all of the locals; I grew up with the Doyle boys and knew their mum and dad.” Therese observed: “Angelo [Ruggiero] was a sea captain, so I think he always loved the gondolas in Venice.”
When it was sold in the ‘80s, the Gondola House had by then “become a landmark,” observed another grandchild Joan Clarke (nee Portelli) who later helped support a letter campaign in the local media and other efforts by bay residents to retain the gondola, when it was threatened with demolition. In addition, local artist Fairlie Kingston organised a petition, attracting around 130 signatures, encouraging Council to ensure the gondola fencing was preserved.
Though a modern house sits there now, in demand as a short-term luxury holiday rental and a far cry from the original fisherman’s tin shack, the gondola continues to sit proudly – a bridge between Watsons Bay’s past and present.
As the current owner repo rted to ESL: “I went to school not far from Watsons Bay, loved the area as a young school student… and remember the gondola fence from
then… I semi-retired and saw the Gondola House for sale.. [and] bought it the same week... We retained the gondola and fully restored the fence, so it now sits proudly in front of the new home and will continue to do so …whenever we are out the front, the number of people who comment on the
restoration is remarkable. It’s warming and gratifying to us as it clearly means the world to the neighbourhood.”
Thus, the gondola still stands, literally a gatekeeper of the area’s history.
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colourful carnival games supported by the Woollahra Council placemaking grant, delicious food and a 140-year historical trip down the memory lane of Double Bay Public School.
WHEN: SEPT 10 10AM-3PM
WHERE: DOUBLE BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL AND STEYNE PARK, WILLIAM ST, DOUBLE BAY
Meet across from the Post Office join members of the Local History to learn about the early development of the suburb, then enter the head of the Cooper Park gully to discover some of the area’s early industry and hear the story of its 1930s transformation into a gardenesque recreation ground.
WHEN: SEPT 6 10.30AM-12.30PM
WHERE: BUS STOP ACROSS FROM BELLEVUE HILL SHOPS, 206 VICTORIA RD, BELLEVUE HILL
Join Deborah FitzGerald, author of Her Sunburnt Country and Catherine du Peloux Menage as they discuss the life of Dorothea MacKellar, a renowned poet, trailblazer and previous local of Point Piper.
WHEN: SEPT 29 10.30-11.30AM
WHERE: WOOLLAHRA LIBRARY, 451 NEW SOUTH HEAD RD, DOUBLE BAY
Fulfill your weekly shopping needs with an exciting choice of fashion, home wares, plants and of course, eco-friendly, sustainable fare trade and healthy products.
WHEN: EVERY THUR, 9AM-2PM
WHERE: GUILFOYLE PARK, CNR OF GUILFOYLE AVE AND BAY ST, DOUBLE BAY
Topics discussed range from local issues to world events, from the latest gadgets to trips down memory lane.
WHEN: 2.30-4PM (Every 2nd Thurs of the month)
WHERE: WOOLLAHRA LIBRARY, 451 NSH RD, DOUBLE BAY
The walks will take place rain, hail or shine and will cater for all levels of fitness and ability, so bring a friend, and enjoy getting fit in a great social environment. New members welcome.
WHEN: EVERY WED, 8.30AM FOR 8.45AM START
WHERE: ROSE BAY FERRY WHARF, LYNE PARK, ROSE BAY
The walks will take place rain, hail or shine and will cater for all levels of fitness and ability, so bring a friend, and enjoy getting fit in a great social environment.
WHEN: EVERY FRI 8.15AM FOR 8.30AM START
WHERE: RUSHCUTTERS BAY KIOSK, RUSHCUTTERS BAY PARK, RUSHCUTTERS BAY
Woollahra Probus Club walking group meets every Thursday at 10am at the Homestead Cafe (near fountain) Centennial Park, come rain or shine.
WHEN: EVERY THURS 10AM
WHERE: HOMESTEAD CAFE (near fountain), CENTENNIAL PARK...any weather. Kathy Neustatl 9389 8509
Featuring up to 150 stalls in the historic church grounds and public school of Paddington. Products include art, clothing, jewellery and home wares. Food court, live music coffee, cakes, pre-loved clothing, hats and great gifts for all.
WHEN: EVERY SAT, 10AM-4PM
WHERE: PADDINGTON UNITING CHURCH, 395 OXFORD ST, PADDINGTON
‘Provenance’ is Renee So’s first major exhibition in Australia. This exhibition presents over a decade of Renee So’s artmaking and features a series of newly commissioned works
WHEN: UNTIL NOV 19 10AM-5PM
WHERE: UNSW GALLERIES, CNR OF OXFORD ST AND GREENS RD, PADDINGTON
Coco Elder’s love of the Australian bush and reverence for nature inspires her practice.Having lived near Ku-Ring-Gai National Park, and more recently within the Bellingen Shire, the Guringai and Gumbaynggirr country have been a source of subject matter that aspires to her senses.
WHEN: UNTIL SEPT 18 9AM-4PM
WHERE:ART2MUSE GALLERY, 234 JERSEY RD, WOOLLAHRA
Join us at Double Bay Public School as we celebrate 140 Years of this vibrant school community. Come and celebrate with a fun-filled day loaded with exciting market stalls,
Uncover the tales of many former Watsons Bay residents and discuss the stories of various beautiful historical buildings, including Macquarie Lighthouse, St Peter's Anglican Church and Dunbar House.
WHEN: UNTIL OCT 29 10-11.30AM
WHERE: MACQUARIE LIGHTHOUSE, 181 OLD SOUTH HEAD RD, VAUCLUSE
The Black & White Committee will be celebrating their 87th Anniversary with the “Black & White Gala’ sponsored by The Susan and Isaac Wakil Foundation, The Maple-Brown Family Foundation and The Tony Foundation on Fri, Oct 27 at 7pmmidnight at the Art Gallery of NSW. Celebrating 87 years of suppo rting and raising funds for children who are blind or have low vision, this year’s Black & White Celebration event will return to the Art Gallery of NSW.
The Black & White Co mmittee is a team of volunteers, many of whom have been members with the Committee for over 20 years and some for over 50 years.
The Black & White Committee is well poised to maintain its traditional heritage while proceeding efficiently into the future. Since 2000, current President Susan Diver OAM has brought about significant changes in keeping with social changes in Sydney life. The event is already creating a stir within the Committee’s social network with seats being booked well in advance. Supporters of the event can expect an extensive showcase of prizes to be won in the Lucky Envelope, Raffle draw as well as the Silent Auction. The Committee’s long running Black & White Derby will also appear in fine form with
indulgent prizes for the winning jockeys. Prizes are generously donated from Bowerhaus, Levendi Jewellers, Carla Zampatti, Four Seasons Hotel, Payot, Camilla, ‘Sunday at the Stables’ with Gai Waterhouse, Eden Health, Capital Investments Charles Curran AC and the Manildra Group to name a few. Included are wonderful travel prizes available through the silent auction.
A highlight in Sydney’s social calendar, the Black & White Ball, brings together people of all generations to celebrate tradition, elegance and fun while raising vital funds to support children who are blind or have low vision.
Each year the Black & White Committee raises over $250,000 through fundraising events for Vision Australia’s Children’s Services.
“With Vision Australia’s support, parents are better equipped to help their children to build confidence to interact with others, play with friends, prepare for school and develop into self- assured young adults. It is amazing what a difference this additional support can make.”
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Imagine your home being so unsafe that your family can no longer live there. Overnight, you, your spouse and your children become refugees, travelling thousands of kilometres until you reach safety - a refugee camp in a bordering country. You remain disp laced there for fifteen years. Your children remember no other life and schooling is sporadic. One day, you receive the news you’ve been waiting for. Your family has been granted a visa and soon, you’ll be flying across the world and landing in Australia!
As well as excitem ent, joy and relief, you also feel apprehension. You are starting your life again in a new country with a foreign culture and language. You don’t know anyone, your children must restart school, you and your family members need to find jobs and you all need to learn English to do this. You nervously step in arrivals at Sydney airport and welcoming you is a group of local people.
They’ve been preparing for your arrival for months and greet you and your family warmly. You’re driven from the airport to a home they have set up for you. In the following week, the group help you buy food and new clothes, enrol in
Government services, sign up to English lessons and show you around the local area. This is the exper ience that a group of Wentworth residents are planning to give a refugee family from Afghanistan this October. Following a meeting initiated by Wentworth Federal member Allegra Spender, they formed themselves into a group and applied to join a new Federal Government scheme called the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP).
Under this pilot, groups of five or more ordinary Aussies can volunteer to sponsor a refugee household selected by the Australian government. The government draws on a list of refugees identified by the UNHCR as in most urgent need of resettlement. Refugees arrive as permanent residents eligible for government-funded English classes, Centrelink support, Medicare and most other federal, state and local services. The program is administered by Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia (CRSA), a registered charity with DGR status. With appropriate oversight and resources, committed community members are well placed to assist refugees in their first year. More info about the program can be found at: https://refugeesponsorship.org. au/what-we-do/crisp/
Do you remember as a child neighbourhood street play? An international movement, now here in Australia, is revitalising street play and reconnecting socially isolated communities.
A Play Street is a sim ple concept, it is a temporary street closure on a quiet residential street, to enable neighbours of all ages to connect and play together. These are small gatherings for neighbours, ideally coordinated by residents themselves, in partnership with their Local Government. The session nor ma lly lasts 2-3 hours and is an opportunity to reimagine our streets as places for neighbours to come together and play, and to ultimately improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
The Australian peak body, Play Australia, is championing the 1000 Play Streets movement. Since launching the movement in 2021, 22 Local Government Partners nationally have supported 150 Play Streets, involving 7500 neighbours, 230 volunteer Play Streets hosts and 80 local community partners.
With funding provided by the Office for Recreation Sport and Racing in South
Australia and the Australian Sports Commission, Play Australia has the goal of reaching 1000 Play Streets by 2025 La Trobe University’s pilot evaluation findings of the 1000 Play Streets scheme are encouraging with:
• 90% of adults surveyed reporting feeling more confident to talk to their neighbours in future.
• 100% of surveyed participants with children, reporting they are now more likely to support their child/ren to play outside with other neighbours more regularly.
• 84% surveyed felt a strong sense of connection with the people they spent time with on the street.
• 33% of surveyed participants reported mental health benefits; and
• 11% reported improved general confidence.
Play Australia has created a free toolkit, full of planning advice on how to support temporary street closures for community Play Streets. To find out more about establishing a play street in your local area download a tool kit and see how it all works, then contact your local Government and let them know you want a Play Street in
Having completed training with CRSA, the Wentworth group were formally admitted to the program and allocated their first refugee family. The family consists of a mother and four adult daughters belonging to the Hazara ethnic group in Afghanistan. They have been living as refugees in Iran for the last 15 years whilst waiting permanent re-settlement in another country. Although suffering considerable hardship, the family has expressed a strong desire to integrate into Australian society. Two of the daughters are hoping to gain university entrance.
The Wentworth grou p of volunteers will meet the refugee family at the airport and transport them to their new home. However before the refugee family arrives, the group will be very busy. Their first priority has been to secure suitable rental accommodation along with furniture and household goods. The group will also need to provide some initial income support until Centrelink support becomes available to the family.
Over the next 12 months the group will help the refugee family with whatever they need, whether it’s finding a job, starting a business, opening bank accounts, enrolling in English classes, getting driving licences, buying new clothes, navigating public transport, or shopping at the supermarket. The newly arri ved family will need access to social opportunities such as meeting other refugee families who share similar backgrounds. They will need access to medical and dental care and other professional medical and social services. The group is especially looking forward to being able to arrange social outings with the family such as picnics. But the guiding principle is that the support that the group provides is driven by the refugee family’s needs and aspirations with an overall aim of self-sufficiency.
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your neighbourhood! Play Australia welcomes Local Governments and community partners to join the 1000 Play Streets movement today and download the free toolkit at: https://www.playaustralia.org.au/1000play-streets or contact them and have a chat info@playaustralia.org.au
Robyn Monro Miller AM
Robyn has been an Eastern Suburbs local for over 30 years. Robyn is CEO of Play Australia and President of the International Play Association. Play Australia was established in 1914 and has a mission to build a healthier communities through play.
“For me it definitely helped everybody in the community, it wasn’t just something that benefited the children, it benefitted the whole family and also individuals without children …I felt connected to the whole community.”
“We found a real sense of community for the children that hadn't been established yet. The children feel confident and happy when they see each other now, they are no longer strangers to each other.”
Monday, 4 September marks the beginning of Include a Charity Week 2023, an annual, social change campaign that aims to raise awareness of the importance of having a Will and encourages more people to include a charitable gift in their Will.
At Sydney Chil dren's Hospitals Foundation (SCHF), we know that including a charity in your Will is a very personal decision. It is an important and lasting declaration of your values and beliefs that you and your loved ones can be proud of for a long time to come.
Small but mi ghty A bigail and her family have experienced the wonders made possible by generous SCHF supporters. By her first birthday, Abigail had received care from many of the expert clinical teams across Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. This included an emergency transfer to Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick (SCH) via Newborn Emergency and Paediatric Transport Service (NETS), many weeks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and the discovery of a rare, potentially life threatening, genetic condition Hypopituitarism.
Abigail's parents Adrienne and Aaron say they are forever grateful to the extraordinary clinicians who cared for Abigail in those critical moments.
It is thanks to the generosity of SCHF supporters that we were able to fund two senior positions in the Gene Therapy Research Unit at Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network to help transform the lives of children with rare genetic conditions, like Abigail.
It may surprise you to learn that over 50% of Australians do not have a Will. Without one, their assets will be divided according to a legal formula that may not reflect their true wishes. ‘Leaving a gift in your Will is a big decision, but what better gift, what better legacy to leave, than the gift of life’ Anne McFadden, Head of Planned Giving, SCHF. By leaving a gift in your Will to SCHF, even as little as 1%, can help make great healthcare, extraordinary healthcare.
Making or changing your Will to include a charitable gift to SCHF can be as simple as contacting your legal advisor and they will do all the important work for you. Alternatively, you could use an online option to create a simple Will.
SCHF has partnered with Safewill, Australia’s highest rated Will writing platform. Safewil makes it quick, easy, and affordable to write your Will online. You will be able to write a Will in as little as 20 minutes, and have it reviewed by Safewill’s legal team to ensure it has been filled out correctly.
From 4-10 September as part of I nclude a Charity Week 2023, SCHF is pleased to offer
our wonderful supporters the opportunity to write a Will for FREE.
To learn more a nd get started on your will, scan the QR code (right). Alternatively, you can contact us on 1800 770 122 , plannedgiving@schf.org.au or visit www.schf.org.au/gift-in-will.
An exostosis is an extra growth of bone that extends outward from an existing bone. An exostosis can occur on any bone, but is often found in the feet, hip region, or ear canal. The plural form of exostosis is exostoses.
Exostoses in the ear canal is also called “surfer's ear” and looks like extra bumps growing in from the side of the ear canal. This type of exostoses is usually caused by exposure to cold water (swimming, surfing). In Australia there are approximately 2.7 million surfers, therefore “surfer’s ear” is relatively common.
When the extra bone growth s are small there are usually no symptoms. But if the bone growths get large then they can prevent the ear from draining water when
bathing or showering, and also prevent ear wax from migrating out of the ear. This can lead to recurrent external ear infections and ear wax impaction. Large exostoses can even cause hearing loss.
Exostoses are hig hly cor related with the amount of time spent in the water. The risk increases after five sessions of surfing per month and significantly increases after five years of surfing. Exposure to cold water and wind are recognised risk factors.
The best way to avoid exostoses is to use swim-plugs which keep cold water out of the ear when swimming or surfing.
Custom-made swim plugs are one of the most effective ways to keep water out of the ear. For more information on swim plugs contact Edgecliff Hearing ph 9327 8280.
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Our clinics are located in Edgecliff, Bella Vista, and a visiting clinic in Penrith. We have a sister clinic in Campbelltown.
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The colourful memorial windows of St Mark’s Anglican Church Darling Point were placed in the church over time, from when the church building was first used for worship in 1852 through to the 1920s.
While the m ajority are attributed to local stained-glass companies established in Sydney from the late nineteenth century, the four earliest were imported from the firm of John Hardman & Co. in Birmingham, and installed in 1852–1853. These are the two windows at the ends of the Greenoaks Ave side aisle on the north side of the nave, depicting the Resurrection and Christ in Majesty, and the two in the chancel and sanctuary, depicting Christ with Children (Matthew 19:13–15). Hardman & Co. was the leading producer of ecclesiastical stained glass in England during the nineteenth-century Gothic Revival of Western Europe, which recalled the West European medieval ‘Gothic’ style of architecture, especially in cathedrals and churches.
Two other windows found on site in recent years have also been attributed to Hardman & Co. One, a bulbous triangle depicting the Good Shepherd, still in the wooden frame in which it had travelled to Australia, depicts Christ as the Good Shepherd but is almost certainly the ‘Lamb of God’ mentioned in the Hardman archives, presumably ordered for the triangular decorative area now filled with stone and coloured glass pieces in the gallery between and above the two panels of the Annunciation diptych on the west wall.
The other is the or iginal east window triptych featuring St Mark in the central panel, the work of the pre-eminent Gothic Revival artist Augustus Welby Pugin for Hardman & Co., pieces of which have been found that accord with a design in the Hardman archives. In both cases the parish has yet to make a firm decision about what best to do with these unplaced items.
Perhaps it seemed too di fficult to place the Good Shepherd window where it was intended when it arrived, though today’s simple triangle does not interrupt the presentation of the pictorial diptych as the Good Shepherd window would have done. Today’s east window of 1922 is said to have replaced the former window because that had not weathered well. As an essentially narrative window, however, centred on the Ascension, with Christ rising triumphantly from the Crucifixion scene below and St Mark shown as a secondary figure to the side, it clearly speaks to the less Anglo-Catholic sensibilities of a later generation.
Visit www.stmarksdp.org to lear n more about St Mark’s history, services and events.
Nestled opposite the tranquil Rose Bay beach is a hidden treasure: Club Rose Bay. More than just another club, it stands as a testament to community, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to value.
For those in the know, this locale isn't merely a venue; it's a cherished hub rich in character and camaraderie
Central to a ny comm unity club are its members and guests. Loyalty is the cornerstone of Club Rose Bay. It provides sanctuary to devoted individuals, many of whom have dedicated their lives to upholding quintessential Australian values. This club doesn't merely offer ser vices; it pays homage to the local heroes, celebrating their dedication and contributions.
The offerings of Clu b Rose Bay are diverse and captivating. The Sports Bar buzzes with excitement, featuring the day's most anticipated games. But it isn’t all about sports; gastronomy plays a leading role here. The in-house modern infusion restaurant, overseen by a five-star chef, serves a tantalizing blend of Australian and Asian dishes. These culinary delights aren't just food; they're masterpieces. Amidst these offerings, envision savouring a meticulously prepared dish, complemented by what aficionados proclaim as the crispest, coldest beer in
town. Pair this with a breathtaking view of Rose Bay beach. Whether a winter's day beckons you inside or a sunlit afternoon lures you outdoors, Club Rose Bay promises a memory in the making.
But there's more! Famili es with children will rejoice in the club's arcade room, a vibrant space brimming with games, pool tables, and challenges. It's a haven for the young ones, ensuring they're entertained, engaged, and ever eager for the next visit.
Club Rose Bay doesn't m erely exist; it thrives, fostering connections and community. Whether you’re seeking a meeting spot, a family hangout, or a momentary escape, the club’s doors are always open.
The deck bar, with its pa noramic views of Rose Bay waters, is the pinnacle of function venues — offering luxury without the hefty price tag. And let’s not forget the melodies that fill the air every Saturday, from 6 pm to 9 pm, serenading guests with tunes from budding live entertainers. With weekly meal specials, every visit is a fresh experience.
Stay connected! Follow Club Rose Bay on Instagram and Facebook to discover the myriad events and surprises that await right on your doorstep. In essence, this isn't just a club; it's a story waiting to unfold, a journey of connection, and an embrace of community spirit.
Local Eastern Suburbs Sydney stores can now provide shoppers with their favourite produce online through a newly launched platform, toGET.com.au The platform provides local businesses with an immediate e-commerce capability and local shoppers with the convenience of shopping for an aggregated offer of their local best quality products and artisan grocery items online - in a single transaction.
“ to GET i s a platform that offers local businesses selling vegetables, fruit, bread, patisseries, fish, meat, and even giftware, with a collective e-commerce platform where shoppers can provision their households easily, locally and online,” explained Cindi Shaw, Director and Founder.
“We founded to GE T on the belief that we should all be buying local to support our local shops, villages and communities, Cindi explained. Many shoppers now want to support their local shops and purchase artisan food from purveyors in their local area. We now make it even more convenient.”
“We provide residents with online access to their local shops offering artisan bread, butchery, organic vegetables and related consumer goods from local boutiques. It’s
a win-win because the platform provides locals with convenient access to purchase from their favourite shops online, while for local businesses, they can access an e-commerce platform without investing money to do it on their own.
“We are making local sh opping even more convenient - whether you’re a grocer, florist, butcher, baker, or candlestick maker - we bring all your local speciality stores online in one transaction, for click and collect or home delivery.
“We know that shopper s are now purchasing items online that they usually purchased in-store, (in fact, online grocery shopping has increased by more than 25%) and we also know that local shoppers prefer to purchase selected grocery items from their local stores because they are trusted, high quality and desired brands.
to GET is meeting this need by giving local shops an e-commerce system, and joint marketing opportunities, to survive in a highly competitive market.”
“Local businesses are the innovators and fabric of our communities,” Cindi added.
“Developing e-co m merce platforms for many of these businesses is an expensive and daunting exercise. With to GET, a local business has access to an instant online
platform that showcases their produce to local shoppers and integrates into their payment system, helping them embrace and grow in new digital era and ensuring our local shops are sustainable over the longer term.”
to GET provides online shoppers with a selection of over 500 groceries and consumer goods from over a dozen local providers in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs community. The number of businesses
coming on board is expanding. The company’s ethos is cemented in supporting local small business; to help them grow, prosper and thrive.
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Cindi Shaw, Founder to GET 0466 038 045
Email: cindi@toget.com.au
Facebook: toget.com.au
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Instagram: @togetitlocal
Sources: City of Sydney, Jason Boon.com.au
In this Ed 57, my walk takes me down Ward Ave, Potts Point to Roslyn Gardens, Elizabeth Bay.
I begin my walk at No. 18 Ward Ave, at 'Oakleigh". In the early 1900s, it was converted into a boarding house owned by the Boucher/Williams family, who also owned properties on Kellett St. In 1949, Florimond and Cecelia Coucke and their family moved into Oakleigh with Cecelia’s mother, Lucy Kendrick, after arriving from Europe. In 1963 they bought the house for £3,000.
From the 1950s to the 1980s, the house became known for its artistic, bohemian atmosphere which attracted artists, poets, and writers. It is said to have formed the inspiration for “Maison Le Guessly,” a house described in Bryce Courtenay’s book, “April Fools Day”. By the 1980s, Oakleigh was under threat from developers keen to create a multi-storey hotel, but the family managed to save their home. After five generations, they sold it in 2022.
I cross the road to Kellett St. In the '20s, it was the battleground of vicious razor gangs — headed by the brothel-owning ‘Queen of Woolloomooloo’ Tilly Devine and fencer of prohibited goodies ‘Queen of Surry Hills’ Kate Leigh. It is now home to strip clubs, nightspots and eateries.
1. Oakleigh
6. The Gazebo
7. Hayes Theatre Co
8. Lawrence Hargrave Residence/Plaque
9. St Lukes/Lulworth House
10. Kenilworth
Further along the road on the roof of the Kings Cross Car park is Lawrence Hargrave Reserve which was named in 1991 to commemorate Hargrave who lived nearby at 40 Roslyn Gardens from 1885 to 1893. Some of Hargrave’s most important work was carried out in the workshop on the ground floor at the rear of No 40. This included the invention of his famous box kite which was tested behind Hargrave’s home at Roslyn Gardens. In 1894 after moving to Stanwell Park he made his historic flight 5 metres above the beach. 6
The Gazebo was designed in the International Style. By the 1960s, its three main principles of structure, plan and functionalism had achieved widespread and enthusiastic adoption in the USA and many other countries, hence its name. In its heyday, the Gazebo saw its share of well-known local and international guests and was used as a setting for film and television productions. The Gazebo ceased operating as a hotel in the late 1990’s and, in 2005, it was converted to apartments.
Hello everyone and welcome to my column, You can google me at Ruth Marks Tarot Card Reader for all my background and media information.
I have had 25 years of knowledge and experience with the Tarot Cards. They can help open up hidden information and unlock any problems which can guide you to plan for a positive future.
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VIRGO (Aug 23 - Sept 22)
THE HERMIT is the Tarot Card for Virgo. This card shows a hooded figure holding a long staff in his left hand and a lantern in his right hand. On the lantern is a shining golden star. This star indicates wisdom shining within although outward appearances don't seem that way.
Further up the road is the Piccolo Bar, in Roslyn St. For more than 60 years, it was a famous hole-in-thewall cafe attracting the city’s artistic community. Actor Judy Davis; stage icons Peter Allen and Danny La Rue; even former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam passed through at various points in time.
In 2017, owner Vittorio Bianchi decided to retire after the lock-out laws decimated business, and
the cafe was in danger of closing for good. Bartender magazine and Spanton Media Group founder Dave Spanton who, after months of planning and pandemic-induced drama, finally opened Piccolo Bar in Nov 2021, reimagining the iconic space as an aperitivo bar and diner.
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No 12. Ward Ave is "The Oxley" Built in 1936, has its name on the long glass window that runs up the building, along with many other glamorous Art Deco details, including the eyecatching entrance doorway.
Walking to the end of Elizabeth Bay Rd turning left onto Greenknowe Ave is the Hayes Theatre Co., named after the Australian performer Nancye Hayes. The Company's history dates to 2012, when a group of like-minded, independent producers of music theatre works came together with the idea of creating a permanent home for music theatre & cabaret in Sydney.
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I head right onto Roslyn Gardens walking towards No. 44 Lawrence Hargrave lived at No. 40 Roslyn Gardens from 1885 to 1893, he also lived in No. 44, from 1899 to 1902. He later moved to Point Piper, in 1902. There is a plaque dedicated to him outside.
Across the road, is Lulworth House Nursing Home which occupies No. 73, adjoining St Luke’s Private Hospital. Since 1983, when Lulworth House opened as an aged care facility, it has enjoyed a first-class reputation for quality care. Lulworth House was originally built in 1870 and was once the residence of Australian author, the late Patrick White, until it was purchased by St Luke's in 1938. Kenilworth was completed in 1869 and now part of St Luke's Care. Built on land that was originally part of the 1831 grant to Thomas Barker and Alexander Macleay. Both men built houses on their land and Macleay's Elizabeth Bay House still survives. Barker's house, Rosyln Hall, was designed by Ambrose Hallen but was demolished in 1937.
Virgo is also the s ign of a loner who guides others along the way. The Hermit is forever questioning and analising. He is a diplomat and expects alot from himself, always playing by the rules and paying attention to detail. He survives difficulties in a strong way and knows how to reap the benefits from his growth but he must try not to get too caught up in others problems.
Lucky Gemstone: Amethyst
Lucky Number: 6
Lucky Colours: Turquoise & Purple
LIBRA (Sept 23 - Oct 22)
JUSTICE is the Tarot Card for Libra. This card features a Goddess with a pillar on both sides of her. The sword she holds is a symbol of truth with power and wisdom within.
The Goddess also hold s th e scales which represents logic and unbiased decisions. She is one of balance. Her decisions are important and perfectly fair.
She feels she must have everything perfectly correct in the terms of balance. The scales sometimes tip from left to right and sometimes vice-versa which often makes her feel overwhelmed. It is important for her to know that she is in charge of the gifts bestowed upon her. She must always judge by the rules. Venus is also given the ability to attract many friends as she is showered with extra charm.
Lucky Gemstone: Opal
Lucky Number: 7
Lucky Colour: Green
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Don't miss my next walk in ESL Ed 58 Oct, as I continue walking down Macleay St, Potts Pt to Garden Island.
A new synthetic sports field at Coral Sea Park in Maroubra is already proving popular with young footballers just days after fences came down on the 10-month-long Randwick City Council upgrade.
Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker officially opened the new sports field on Aug 5.
“This new facility provides an all-weather playing field for our local teams,” says Mayor Parker. “The increased availability and reduced maintenance compared with a turf field will provide an estimated additional 2,000 hours of extra play time each year.
“I’m very pleased that Council has delivered this important improvement for our local community – particularly given the growing interest in football and demand for field space inspired by our incredible Matildas national team.”
The Randwick Council project involved redesigning the park field layout to increase the size of the turf fields as well as delivering the all-weather field.
Mayor Dylan Parker and Maroubra Football Club president Ian Robinson officially open the new synthetic sports field. Sports field lighting was upgraded to provide for safer and additional training during winter, cricket training nets were enhanced with a
third practice pitch added and the existing basketball courts retained. Extensive drainage improvement works were undertaken in 2022 to fix a leaking stormwater pipe which was causing erosion and ponding issues in the park.
An extensive restoration of the main stormwater lines running under the park were undertaken in 2022 prior to commencement of construction of the new field.
Coral Sea Park is home to the Maroubra United Football Club who have used the ground since 1962. The 1,300 strong member club includes 958 kids aged under 18 making it the largest football club in Randwick City.
Club President Ian Robinson welcomed the opening of the new synthetic sports field saying it provided more playing hours and options for both their junior and senior teams.
“Maroubra United would like to thank Randwick Council for their investment in the local community,” Mr Robinson said.
“This fantastic facility will allow us to provide year-round football to all our players, who range from 5 to 75 years old.
“Grassroots clubs are the nursery for our elite players and discovering the joys of football on quality surfaces like this will hopefully lead to more Maroubra players representing Australia,” he said.
Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker has announced that two new regional playgrounds worth an estimated $10m will be built in Randwick City.
The plans are part of Randwick Council’s new Play Spaces Strategy that was adopted at the Aug 2023 Council Meeting.
There are 59 playgrounds in the Randwick LGA providing quality play spaces serving the local community within a suburb or neighbourhood area, but currently no larger regional playgrounds.
Under best practice benchmarking, it’s forecast that an additional 27 play spaces are needed by 2031 due to population increases.
Council will explore upgrading and building new play spaces in Coogee, Clovelly, Kensington, Kingsford, Maroubra and Randwick to meet forecast demands.
New play spaces are also being developed in Kensington and Kingsford along Anzac
Pde as part of the K2K masterplan DCP. The new regional playgrounds are part of a medium term plan over the next 15 years that will see the existing playgrounds within Heffron Park, Maroubra and Grant Reserve, Coogee Beach upgraded with much larger facilities able to accommodate hundreds of kids at once with more than 20 pieces of play equipment including at least two very large play pieces.
An example of a regional playground is the Ian Potter Wild Play Garden at Centennial Parklands.
Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker said quality play spaces are important for children and parents alike.
“Our playgrounds and play spaces are part of the social fabric of our community. They provide the opportunity to build community and provide social interaction for parents as well as physical, creative and cognitive development for children,” he said.
Eco Living 2023 is jam-packed with workshops, talks, demonstrations, EV display, sustainable and organic food, fun family entertainment, and the latest ideas and information on living cleaner, greener and more sustainably.
WHEN: SEPT 10 10AM-3PM
WHERE: RANDWICK SUSTAINABILITY HUB, 27 MUNDA ST, RANDWICK
Randwick Art Society (RAS) meets weekly on Mondays at Randwick Literary Institute in Randwick, and on Fridays at The Coast Centre in Little Bay. Members and visitors are warmly welcomed to take part in it’s weekly art activities.
CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE
WHEN: SEPT 4 9AM-12PM
WHERE: RANDWICK LITERARY INSTITUTE (RLI), 60 CLOVELLY RD, RANDWICK
ILLUMINATED LETTERS
WHEN: SEPT 15 10AM-12PM
WHERE: THE ART ROOM, THE COAST CENTRE, LITTLE BAY Violaceous by Niki Koeppl
Join the Maroubra Probus Club’s retirees, Be Active Group. Have a “Whale of a time”, enjoy “chit chat” and coffee in the sun and make new friends, on one of the group’s many outings and activities.
WHEN: 10.30AM (4TH THURS OF THE MONTH)
WHERE: JUNIORS MAROUBRA ENQUIRIES: 9661 9150
Spend an evening with local author Simon Smith as he discusses his book ‘A Man of Honour'. 'Someone in our family shot a prince' was a story told to Simon by his mother when he was a child. It thrilled him then and when he stumbled on it almost a decade later, it thrilled him again. Simon became very dedicated to finding out more and sharing these findings with the world. He plunged into researching the facts behind the family story and began to write, resulting in his first novel: 'A Man of Honour'.
WHEN: SEPT 6 6.30-7.30PM
WHERE: MARGARET MARTIN LIBRARY, RANDWICK
LEVEL 1, ROYAL RANDWICK SHOPPING CENTRE, BELMORE RD, RANDWICK
Reflecting on her own migrant experience, artist Mei Zhao transforms geographic features into colours, forms and patterns as she explores the legacy of Happy Valley in the Bayview Gallery
WHEN: SEPT 10-JAN 28
WHERE: THE BAYVIEW GALLERY, LA PEROUSE MUSEUM
1542 ANZAC PDE, LA PEROUSE
CAPE BANKS FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY Trace your ancestors. Find your family history.
WHEN: TUES & SAT 10AM-3.30PM
WHERE: FRANGIPANI ROOM COAST CENTRE FOR SENIORS, LITTLE BAY ENQUIRIES: LEE 0417 694 038
The Slow Fashion and Textiles Group shows participants how to repair, mend, refashion, embellish, and creatively reuse textiles, and therefore, keep clothes and textiles out of landfill. Come along to this workshop and discover what you can create by reusing pre-loved textiles!
WHEN: SEPT 22 10.30AM-12PM
WHERE: LIONEL BOWEN LIBRARY 669-673 ANZAC PDE, MAROUBRA
Join us at the awardwinning Randwick Sustainability Hub each Friday afternoon and learn skills under expert guidance in a friendly setting.
WHEN: EVERY FRI UNTIL SEPT 22 1.30-4PM
WHERE: RANDWICK COMMUNITY CENTRE, 27 MUNDA RD, RANDWICK
Come gardening with us Friday mornings and help us plant, weed, and compost. We break for morning tea together and socialise over lunch, you'll also share in the bounty of any harvest!
WHEN: FRI MORNINGS 9AM-12.30PM
WHERE: RANDWICK SUSTAINABILITY HUB 27 MUNDA ST, RANDWICK
Make new friends, enjoy trips and outings, hear interesting Guest Speakers and participate in our walks. Lots of fun and fellowship with friendly people.
FIRST VISIT IS FREE and you will be welcomed by our Greetings Officer.
WHEN: FIRST TUES OF THE MONTH 9.45AM
WHERE: THE JUNIORS, 558A ANZAC PDE, KINGSFORD (Opp Light rail) COST: $5
ENQUIRIES: GLENYS GARCIA 9661-1910
Join us at a meeting, make new friends and share your garden knowledge during morning tea. We have interesting guest speakers and small group bus trips. All Welcome.
WHEN: SECOND WED EACH MONTH
WHERE: M. J. UNITING CHURCH HALL, 829 ANZAC PDE, MAROUBRA
ENQUIRIES: PHYLLIS 0414 996 823
The NSW Government is replacing the previous ferry wharves at La Perouse and Kurnell as part of the Kamay Botany Bay National Park, Kurnell Master Plan by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.
The new wharves will provide a valuable recreational resource for the community and will allow for future ferry access between both sides of the National Park.
Construction work has started at La Perouse and Kurnell. For more information about the work and upcoming community forums, please visit our website nswroads.work/kamayferrywharves
To sign up to receive project updates via email, scan the QR code to fill out the online form, or contact us on the details below.
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Probus is all fun, friendship and fellowship in retirement. Probus provides you with the opportunity to meet with fellow retirees on a regular basis, listen to interesting speakers and join together in activities, all in the company of new friends.
WHY JOIN PROBUS?
• Friendship with other retirees in your community
• Local monthly meetings
• Interesting guest speakers
• Wide range of activities with fellow members to suit your lifestyle; active or not-so-active
• Local and international travel
• Exclusive discounts through the Probus Member Benefits Scheme
• Excluse Probus Travel Insurance
• Active Retirees magazine
MAROUBRA COMBINED
MEET AT JUNIORS MAROUBRA
4TH THURS OF MONTH AT 10.30AM
Phone: 1800 718 556
email kamaywharves@mcdgroup.com
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If you need help understanding this information, please contact the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450 and ask them to call us on 1800 718 556.
We're excited to announce that Giant Steps' National Director of Speech Therapy, Rachael Bowen, is a finalist for the Westfield Chatswood Local Heroes $20,000 grant!
The Westfield Loca l Heroes is a recognition and awards program that shines the spotlight on individuals who positively impact their local community. We know that Rachael embodies this through her work at Giant Steps!
Giant Steps is a school and adult services program for autistic individuals. Giant Steps does not charge fees and relies on support from the wider community to meet our funding targets every year.
Rachael Bowen has gone above and beyond for 17 years to help people with autism achieve their best life. Rachael is the National Director of Speech Therapy at Giant Steps Australia, where she helps almost 150 local children and adults with complex needs participate in family and community life. Rachael is creative, empathetic and a wonderful mentor to her colleagues.
Celebrate the start of spring with all things sustainability at our annual Eco Living event at the Randwick Community Centre and Sustainability Hub on Sun, Sept 10, 10am-3pm.
“Boasting a star-studded speaker series, classroom talks and hands-on workshops, this year’s Eco Living program has something on offer for everyone,” said Randwick Mayor Dylan Parker.
“We’re excited to bring the community together again for an awesome day filled with educational opportunities to learn how to live more sustainably and how to have fun in the process.”
Eco Living is the eastern suburbs’ longest running, free community and sustainabilityfocused event promoting innovative green living in a fun, family-friendly way. Here are some of the highlights of the 2023 program.
Headlining this year’s speaker series in the Main Hall will be Craig Reucassel, best known for his role as presenter on the ABC’s
War on Waste. Craig will be talking about how to realise a climate resilient community in Randwick City.
Renowned sustainable fa shion ed ucator Nina Gbor will also take centre stage in the Sustainability Classroom to share her insights on the art of sustainable styling and curating a circular fashion economy.
Other exciting talks in the line-up include the circular economy and you, the future of sharing, the ins and outs of FOGO and how to buy organic food on a budget. You can find the full line-up of talks here. Each session is free but booking is essential.
We’ll also be running our free sustainable kitchen workshops all day for anyone wanting to get their hands dirty! Kicking off at 10.30am with a kraut and kimchi workshop, we’ll have drop-in sessions running throughout the day, no bookings required.
From hula hoop games to insect hunts and sensory play, there will be plenty on offer for kids at Eco Living 2023.
Randwick Library’s Spark in the Park team will bring story books to enchant and delight young readers’ imaginations. Adamama Jnr will bring the fun with activities for all ages like decorating kindness rocks, making biodegradable confetti and connecting with nature in the mud kitchen.
There will be fewer market stalls this year, but the popular bike-and-blend smoothie station will be back, as well as an ice cream van and fairtrade coffee-carts. There will also be a bike mechanic, native plant stalls and an EV car display onsite.
Everyone is encouraged to put sustainability into action on the day and make their way to the event on foot or via public transport, bicycle, or make use of
If Rachael is successful in the community vote, Giant Steps Australia will put its funds towards developing a course to upskill teachers at mainstream schools to work with autistic students.
Anyone can vote for Rachael no matter where you live in Australia, but you can only vote once!
So go to the link below to vote, share with your network and add #westfieldlocalheroes to help Giant Steps win. Vote at:
https://www.westfield.com.au/chatswood/ news/107qHtNaHzKZVDEy3VvOXz/localheroes-2023
Voting is open for three weeks. Please help us get the highest number of votes by sharing our social posts and asking family, friends, neighbours, anyone you know to vote!
To read more about Giant Steps, visit www.giantsteps.net.au
one of Council’s free shuttle bus services. The community shuttle buses will operate on three separate routes from 9.30am to 3.30pm, running in a constant loop throughout the day.
Parking onsite will not be an option this year as there will be no access to the large car parking areas at the Randwick Community Centre. Have accessibility needs? There will still be disability parking available onsite.
There will also be some great eco prizes up for grabs on the day, including an e-bike, an eco-getaway, a fresh produce box subscription and more!
https://www.randwick.nsw.gov.au/about-us/ news/related-news/august/sustainability-inthe-spotlight-at-eco-living-2023
Discover Pagewood Place, an exclusive over 55's community that promises a distinctive living experience. Nestled in Pagewood, this upcoming residential development offers a unique lifestyle designed to foster social connections and a strong sense of community.
With it’s convenient location at 81 Holloway St, Pagewood, residents of Pagewood Place will have easy access to local shops, cafes, and parks, while enjoying the tranquillity of their surroundings – making it an ideal choice for downsizing. Offering a new model of living for over 55’s, Pagewood
Place combines the safety and camaraderie of retirement villages with the independence of residential apartments. Notably, there are no Deferred Management Fees or hidden exit costs, ensuring financial peace of mind – a departure from the norms of traditional retirement options.
What truly sets Pagewood Place apart is its commitment to an active and engaging lifestyle. The development boasts communal spaces like a rooftop terrace (with BBQ and pizza oven), a stunning open plan resident's lounge, and even communal
vegetable gardens. These spaces encourage meaningful interactions while respecting the need for personal privacy. With a range of apartment sizes available –29 in total, including one, two, and threebedroom options – starting from $850,000, Pagewood Place also embodies sustainability by offering features such as electric car charging provisions and solar panels to power communal areas.
Experience the inviting lifestyle of Pagewood Place first hand by participating in our upcoming free events. Visit www.pagewoodplace.com.au or drop by the Southpoint Shopping Centre in Hillsdale (shop 6) to get a glimpse of what could be your next chapter. At Pagewood Place, you'll find more than just a home; you'll discover a vibrant community where independence, companionship, and lasting memories intersect seamlessly.
For more information, please contact Denise on 0423 793 690.
Pagewood Place is t he latest project from Platino Properties. With over 43 years’ experience, Platino has completed over 100 projects, delivered more than 2,000 apartments, and won 19 industry awards. Recognised for their commitment to excellence and delivering quality apartments, Platino is also a gold iCIRT rated developer by Equifax.
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Who would have known back in 1978, when a group of wind energy champions decided to run a kite festival on Bondi Beach, that the Festival of the Winds would be born and end up as one of the biggest and most loved kite flying festivals in the world!
In 1978, Glebe local and Sydney University student, John Silk’s interest in wind energy led to his fascination and love of kite making and flying. John, along with several of his friends, decided that it would be great to run a kite festival and decided that Spring at Bondi Beach was the best time and place to launch their idea. On Sept 10, 1978, 45 years ago, the first Festival of the Winds took off!
The Mayor of Waverley at the time, Mr Ernie Page, officially opened the newly named Festival of the Winds, declaring the skies open, and joined the crowd to fly a kite.
John Silk, his kite-flying friends and enthusiasts on that day, formed the Australian Kiteflying Society (AKS) who have presented the professional kite flying
exhibitions with national and international kite talent each year ever since.
Bondi Pavilion cultural staff joined in by organising entertainment, food stalls, kite making workshops, gallery exhibitions, workshops and all the festival fun that ran alongside, and still runs alongside, the professional kite flying displays on the beach.
Festival of the Winds continues to provide a great day out for everyone. This event is perfect for people of all ages who want to celebrate the joy of kite flying, kite making, our environment and enjoy the best cultural food and entertainment from around the world! Bring along your own kite or make a sky-high creation at one of the kite making workshops.
There will be demonstrations, and a day long entertainment program on the main stage.
Come along and help us celebrate one of Sydney’s most colourful festivals on Sun, Sept 10 at Bondi Beach. Remember to leave the car at home as parking is limited and roads will be closed.
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Blurring the boundaries of theatre and cinema, this innovative new work draws on our collective memories to pay tribute to the glory days of the video store and the communities we made within them. Coil reflects upon the joys, perils and pitfalls of nostalgia, and how we grapple with goodbyes to move on.
WHEN: SEPT 7 & 8 8PM
WHERE: BONDI PAVILION, BONDI BEACH
This event is perfect for people of all ages who want to celebrate the joy of kite flying, kite making, our environment and enjoy the best cultural food and entertainment from around the world!
WHEN: SEPT 10 11AM-4PM
WHERE: BONDI BEACH
With a rare ability to connect with her audience, Eleni will take you on a journey through the magic of song. The energy of Miss Eleni’s performance is contagious so be prepared, you’ll be moving and grooving as she sweeps you away with her beautiful voice and incredible performance!
WHEN: SEPT 13 1.30-2.30PM
WHERE: HIGH TIDE ROOM, BONDI PAVILION
The Waverley Volunteer Expo at the Bondi Pavilion is great opportunity to meet some of our amazing volunteers, community contributors and the organisations and people that support them and in turn support us.
WHEN: SEPT 16 11.30AM-2PM
WHERE: BONDI PAVILION COURTYARD
Bruce Wolpe is author of Trump's Australia, an examination of Donald Trump's possible return to the presidency and the issues presented to Australia.
WHEN: SEPT 21 6.30-8PM
WHERE: WAVERLEY LIBRARY, BONDI JUNCTION
Iris endeavours to honour nature and beauty, and to bring joy through her artwork. Living in Bondi, she loves to walk and admire the natural world, finding inspiration in, animals, the sky and sea. A keen traveller, she is also captivated by the classical sculptures of Europe and sketching these is one of hflowers, birdser passions. Iris
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completed her art training at the historic Julian Ashton Art School in Sydney in the 1980s. She now devotes her time to art and the practice and teaching of yoga.
WHEN: SEPT 22 -OCT 18 M–F, 9.30AM–9PM SAT 9.30AM–3PM SUN 1–5PM
WHERE: WAVERLEY LIBRARY GALLERY, BONDI JUNCTION
Actors doing various circus and acrobatic tricksFresh from a smash hit, Award winning, 5 star, SELL OUT season at the Edinburgh Fringe, Children are Stinky is a show to be seen!
WHEN: SEPT 23 11AM & 1PM
WHERE: BONDI PAVILION, BONDI BEACH
The exhibition features a range of mediums, material practice and critical thinking. Included in the exhibition is a dynamic selection of expressive forms showcasing drawing, graphic design, painting, printmaking, photomedia, designed objects, textiles and fibre, sculpture, documented forms, ceramics, time-based forms and collection of works. ARTEXPRESS offers insight into the concerns, directions and ambitions of the next generation of artists.
WHEN: UNTIL SEPT 24 6PM
WHERE: BONDI PAVILION GALLERY, BONDI PAVILION
Hannah Quinlivan's exhibition Bedrock brings to Bondi the recent work of a leading Australian drawer. Contemporary Australian artist Hannah Quinlivan is known for her unique practice that combines printmaking, sculpture, and performance to create impressive and large artworks. Her work expands the traditional boundaries of drawing, resulting in intricate and unexpected pieces.
WHEN: SEPT 30 10AM
WHERE: BONDI PAVILION GALLERY, BONDI PAVILION
The Sunshine Singers class is Waverley Council’s weekly seniors singing group provided free of charge for the local over 55's community.
WHEN: MEETS EVERY WEEK MON 10AM-12PM
WHERE: HIGH TIDE ROOM, BONDI PAVILION
The 50m saltwater pool is a popular spot for sunbathers and for walkers on the Bondi to Coogee walk. The Bondi Icebergs have been a landmark of Bondi for 100 years, and if you want to become a member of the oldest winter swimming club in Australia, you must swim three Sundays a month for a period of five years.
WHERE: 1 NOTTS AVE, BONDI BEACH www.icebergs.com.au
year). Everything is clean, new and bright and as always, family and food are a big part of any Jewish festival and indeed, Jewish life in general.
Rosh Hashana is one of the holiest festivals in the Jewish calendar. It is said to be the day that G-d created the world. It is a time to reflect the year just past and to look towards the coming year with positivity and hope, particularly in these uncertain times.
Rosh Hashana is held on the first and second days of the month of Tishri (Sept 15 -17, 2023) and it begins the 10 days of penitence to Yom Kippur (Sept 24 - 25, 2023)(Day of Atonement) where Jews repent for any wrong doings and pray to be inscribed in the book of Life for the coming year.
The Shofar (ram's horn) is traditionally blown as a call to repentance between Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. It is blown using a series of particular notes and is extremely difficult to do. The sound of the Shofar has always held great significance for me and I find listening to it being blown, both spiritual and uplifting.
The familiar greeting between family, friends and congregants is L’Shana Tova (a good
Traditional Jewish foods are usually served on Rosh Hashana. Such as Chopped Liver, Gefilte fish, Herring, Chicken soup with Matzo balls, Brisket etc. However, sweet foods also play a significant part during Rosh Hashana. They are a symbol of hope for a sweet, happy and prosperous year ahead. Even the Challah (platted bread served on a Friday night) is different in both shape and taste for Rosh Hashana.
During the Rosh Hashana period, the Challah is round (signifying the cycled nature of life) and is baked with sultanas or raisons to add sweetness to the bread. Apples, some say, represent the garden of Eden or that ancient Jews said they had healing powers. Nonetheless, the combination of eating sweet apples dipped in honey represent a sweet year.
Honey cake is also a Rosh Hashana tradition. It is mainly served by Ashkenazi Jews as yet again, a symbol of hope, for a sweet, happy and prosperous New year. It’s a favourite in my household for Rosh Hashana or any Chagim (festival) as its simply delicious. This recipe was given to me by an old friend many years ago. It never lets me down. I hope you enjoy it.
Wishing everyone Chag Sameach (happy festival) and L’Shana Tova. May everyone from all walks of life, be inscribed in the Book of life and may the year ahead bring you good health, happiness, prosperity and love.
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Waverley Council is inviting the community to provide feedback about the proposed heritage listing of the 1950s Harry Seidler-designed synagogue at 34 Flood St, Bondi.
The synagogue is recognised as a ground-breaking building for its time and displays architect Seidler’inctive interpretation of the Bauhaus style.
The it also has st rong historical significance for the development of Jewish religion in NSW because it is the first Talmudical school with integral synagogue.
A detailed H eritage Assessment of 34 Flood St prepared in May 2023 by Hector Abrahams Architects determined that the synagogue (located at the front of the block) has heritage significance, rendering it worthy of local heritage listing in the Waverley Local Environmental Plan (WLEP) 2012.
Specifically, the assessment found that the synagogue and former Sydney Talmudical College has heritage significance as:
• A seminal work in the civic and sculptural concrete architecture of the
pre-eminent Australian Modern architect Harry Seidler, displaying the application of Bauhaus principles for which he is known.
• The largest and best exa mple of thin concrete shell technology of the 1950s in NSW.
• One of the most architecturally distinguished religious chambers of the immediate post-war period in NSW and one of the finest synagogues of the period.
• An historically i mpo rtant place in the development of Jewish religion in NSW, the post-war migration period, as the first Talmudical school with integral synagogue.
• Highly representative of the history of post-war migration in NSW, being the establishment of a new religious building and educational institution by a migrant community.
A place held in high esteem by the Jewish community of Waverley and broader afield. Mayor of Waverley, Paula Masselos said it was important to preserve both community spaces and the distinctive and valuable architecture of the local area.
“This is the cher ished home of a local religious community and we need to prioritise that among other priorities,” Mayor Masselos said.
“The building also represents the history of a migrant and religious community and so it’s vital that the building be preserved.”
Heritage l isting the building as an item under the Waverley Local Environmental Plan (WLEP) 2012 will provide ongoing protection and recognition of the heritage significance of the building and its interiors.
To amend th e WLEP 2012, the Council needed to submit a Planning Proposal to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) which the DPE supported to proceed to public exhibition.
Once public exhibiti on closes, a report will be prepared for Council for its consideration later in the year. DPE will then consider a
recommendation from Council before deciding whether to heritage-list the building.
Please note that this Planning Proposal to heritage list the building is entirely separate to Meriton’s recent Planning Proich requests to change the zone of 34 Flood St, Bondi. The exhibition period for that rezoning has now closed.
The Planni ng Proposal is on public exhibition until Thurs, Sept 14 at haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/ heritage-listing-34-flood-street. The Department of Planning and Environment is the consenting authority.
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For the fir st wine I h ave chosen a superb little $30 number that punches way above its weight. Sam Harbour from Site Wines in Victoria sources his grapes from a small plot in Mornington’s famous Red Hill and from a vineyard he looks after in the lesser-known region of Benalla. The soils and weather here are pretty similar to Beechworth so they work with “Beechy” favourites like Shiraz (or Syrah as its known in the Old World), Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo and Pinot Gris. Picking up this absolute steal, I quickly took it home for dinner but made sure I wrote some details about this cooler climate wine before I tucked in.
Always starting with on the nose, the lifted blackberry fruit & red plum freshness mingles and dances seamlessly with savoury aromas of cured meats, backing spice, subtle pepper, and vibrant violets. Savoury notes coming from the use of whole bunch (a process that includes fermenting the stalks of the grapes to enhance that savoury character) which also tends to give some extra structure to the wine.
On the palate, medium bod ied but pretty and intense – where the wine lacks in body, it makes up for in its fruit and savoury spice intensity from the use of older oak barrels (older oak imparts very little if any oak
flavours but does let the wine see some small amounts of oxygen to add complexity). Very soft, light, and pleasant tannins lead through to a truly joyous and long finish leaving you wanting more. I am told the wine won the “Young Gun of Wine Best Syrah award” in its previous vintage, and its really no surprise why! It’s so refreshing to see an Australian Shiraz/Syrah that doesn’t lean on the use of new oak for complexity and perceived quality, but instead uses older oak and whole bunch to find its intrigue and interest.
The sheer quality of the wine for a mere $30 is seriously impressive and is sure to turn heads on its quality versus price. Taste it blind with your wine friends and play guess the price!
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Instead of having fun togeth er, sharing our problems, discussing our wins and our losses in a human way, we start to lose what we have in common, we lose our humanity, and people become numbers and statistics and a means to an end.
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Finalist works for the 2023 Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize have been selected. The 51 sculptures by artists from across Australia, the USA, UK and New Zealand were chosen from more than 600 entries, and will be on exhibition at Woollahra Gallery at Redleaf from Sept 28.
Leading business and community organisations gathered at Bondi Pavilion on Aug 16 for the launch of the Waverley Council Net Zero Alliance. The Net Zero Alliance will support and assist Waverley Council to achieve its community target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
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Established in 2001, the Prize is Australia’s pre-eminent award for small sculpture, with four categories including the main award of $25,000; a Special Commendation award of $2,000; the Mayor's Award of $1,000; and the Viewers’ Choice award of $1,000.
Each year the winning work is acquired by Council and forms part of the permanent public collection which is on permanent display for the community to enjoy for free. Visit woollahragallery.com.au/whats-on/ prizes for full exhibition details.
There are so many fun events happening during the upcoming spring school break (Sept 25 to Oct 6) at Woollahra Libraries, from musical instrument craft, to a songwriting workshop, live music show, and two wonderful music-themed movies. Best of all, they're all really affordable and some are even free! Head to woollahra.nsw.gov.au/ library/whats_on/school_holidays for event details.
Join Michaela Kalowski as she discusses the Voice to Parliament movement with experts Gary Field and Shireen Morris in this free public education forum about the upcoming referendum, and what this vote means for First Nations people and our country.
Woollahra Council supports the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full (Truth, Treaty and Voice) and the Voice to Parliament (the Yes Strategy). Thurs, Sept 14, 6.30-7.30pm, Woollahra Library at Double Bay. Booking is essential. Visit woollahra.nsw.gov.au/events for more information.
Founding members Sydney Roosters, Waverley College, St Catherine’s School, Sydney and the Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce will work with the Council and each other to help make sustainability second nature within their own networks to benefit the Waverley community and Sydney’s east at large. In 2021, Waverley Council became one of the first organisations in Australia to adopt a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2030 for its organisation. In March last year, the Council adopted a new 2035 target for the community, replacing the previous target of 2050. For information about the Alliance and our sustainability initiatives, visit waverley.nsw.gov.au/secondnature
Waverley Council is inviting the community to provide feedback about the proposed heritage listing of the 1950s Harry Seidlerdesigned synagogue at 34 Flood St, Bondi.
The Planning Proposal i s on public exhibition until Thurs, Sept 14 at haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/heritage-listing34-flood-street. The Department of Planning and Environment is the consenting authority. The synagogue is recognised as a groundbreaking building for its time and displays architect Seidler’s distinctive interpretation of the Bauhaus style. It also has strong historical significance for the development of Jewish religion in NSW because it is the first Talmudical school with integral synagogue.
We’re seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from academics, non-profit organisations, change agents, and experts in the discipline of sustainability, climate resilience, urbanism, and circular economy to be part of a 12-month Thinker-In-Residence pilot program at the Boot Factory, Bondi Junction. The aim of the program is to innovate, support and engage with the Waverley community in actively addressing priority environmental issues. Waverley Council is transforming the former shoemaking factory at the rear of Norman Lee Place at 27-33 Spring St into a community facility that will include an Innovation and Knowledge Hub where the Council can nurture ideas to further transform Waverley into a ‘smart city’ of the future. Deadlines for submissions close midnight, Fri, Sept 29 at haveyoursay. waverley.nsw.gov.au/thinker-in-residence
Two regional playgrounds will be built in Randwick City – one at Heffron Park Maroubra and the other at Coogee Beach as part of Council’s new Play Space Strategy. Playgrounds classified as regional are the biggest type of playgrounds costing up to $5m each and providing more than 20 play pieces including two major pieces and can accommodate more than 150 children playing at once. Currently Randwick City has no regional playgrounds.
Randwick Council is formally supporting a proposal to require retailers to display rock fishing safety information at the point of sale of fishing equipment and bait. The idea comes from Hasti Sadrabadi who lost her husband and son in a rock fishing accident in Jan 2022 at Little Bay. The family purchased fishing tackle the day before the tragedy occurred and were unaware of the risks of rock fishing or requirements for safety gear, life jackets and fishing licenses. Council will now seek a meeting with the NSW Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading Anoulack Chanthivong to discuss the proposal.
Randwick Council will invest $90,000 as part of trial program to encourage and support more outdoor dining in Randwick City over the next 12 months. As part of the program, businesses will be able to apply to temporarily turn onstreet parking into more space for outdoor dining. The program will be launched at three locations – Dolce Fiori in The Spot Randwick, The North End Café at McKeon St, Maroubra and Spaghetteria in St Marks Rd, Randwick.
After a three-year hiatus the much-loved Matraville Carols is making a comeback in 2023. Randwick Council resolved to continue and increase its support for the popular community event boosting funding by 50% to $15,000 as well as waiving fees and providing ongoing support and promotion. The event is produced by the Matraville Carols Committee run by local volunteers. The 2023 event will be held on Sat, Dec 9 in Barwon Park.
A temporary public mural will be painted on the Maroubra Surf Lifesaving Club Building to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. A celebration is planned for Fri, Sept 29.
I wanted to dedicate this month’s column to our phenomenal local teachers and celebrate their tireless work and incredible dedication in providing the best education and opportunities to our kids.
Like all of our frontline wo rkers, teachers are a crucial part of the backbone of our community. Our teachers create and nurture safe environments for our children to grow up in and learn about themselves and the world. They also go above and beyond to ensure these kids have every opportunity to choose the future they want. Choices that our parents’ generation and the ones before could only dream of.
Teachers not only faced i ncredibly challenging conditions during lockdown (as many of us experienced first-hand) but they have also faced the consequence of decades of our public education system being underfunded, ever increasing administrative workloads, a teacher shortage crisis and countless other challenges. Despite this, their dedication to educating our children has never wavered.
As a politician I know that fo r every dollar invested in education there is a significant return to the economy and more than this that education is the greatest equaliser in our society. I am, and always have been, a staunch advocate for the public education system and all educators in our community. I believe that every child deserves the best quality education and that teachers should be celebrated as local heroes.
Our teachers deser ve to be paid fairly for the work that they do and they should not have to choose between staying in their communities or moving to a different state to afford to build a life for themselves. Promises were made to our teachers, to our schools, and to local parents and as your local member I will do everything I can to advocate for you and ensure that these promises are kept.
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