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Fancy a Hit? Get Back Into Tennis This Spring and Summer

26/08/2026

With the warmer months approaching, spring and summer are a great time to dust off the tennis racquet, call a friend and get back on court. Tennis is one of those sports many of us played when we were younger but somehow stopped making time for. The good news is that getting back into it doesn’t require joining a club, committing to weekly competitions or even remembering exactly how the scoring works. The City of Sydney has a number of public tennis courts available for casual hire, including at Rushcutters Bay, Surry Hills, Rosebery, Alexandria, Beaconsfield and Glebe. For Eastern…

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School holidays

Museum of Illusions Sydney: A Mind-Bending Family Adventure in the City

25/08/2026

Looking for a Sydney outing that will have the kids questioning everything they see? Museum of Illusions Sydney has opened in the heart of the CBD, bringing more than 70 interactive exhibits, optical illusions and reality-bending experiences to George Street. Part science, part playground and part photo opportunity, this immersive attraction is designed to entertain curious minds of all ages — making it an easy addition to the list for Eastern Suburbs families looking for something different to do in the city. Is Your Brain Playing Tricks on You? At Museum of Illusions, things aren’t always quite what they seem….

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Free Frontline Yoga at the Anzac Memorial: A Calm Space in the Heart of Sydney

25/08/2026

For mums and other members of our community working in healthcare, emergency services, policing or the military, finding time to switch off from the demands of the job isn’t always easy. Frontline Yoga at the Anzac Memorial offers a welcoming space to do exactly that — and classes are completely free for frontline workers. Held in the peaceful auditorium of the Anzac Memorial in Hyde Park, the weekly yoga classes focus on resilience, strength and connection, with beginners very much welcome. And you don’t have to be a frontline worker to take part. Members of the general public can also…

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Health & Wellbeing

Four Questions Parents Ask Us Every Day

25/08/2026

Understanding Your Child’s Development, Regulation, Health & Learning By Dr Erin Hawken, Chiropractor & Founder of Home. Chiropractic Studio As parents, we all want the same thing: for our children to be healthy, happy, and thriving. Yet beneath the day-to-day challenges of parenting, there are four questions that come up time and time again in conversations with families. Whether your child is a newborn, a toddler, or navigating the school years, these questions are often at the heart of many parental concerns. 1. Is My Child Developing As Expected? One of the most common concerns parents have is whether their…

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Parks & Playgrounds

New Youth Recreation Area Coming to Rushcutters Bay Park This Spring

25/08/2026

New Youth Recreation Area Coming to Rushcutters Bay Park This SpringFamilies with older primary school kids and young teens will soon have another reason to head to Rushcutters Bay Park, with a brand-new recreation area specifically designed for 8 to 14-year-olds expected to open in spring 2026. The new Rushcutters Bay Youth Recreation Area is being developed by Woollahra Council and will include a junior scooter and skate area, basketball and netball facilities, seating and landscaping. For local families, it’s a welcome addition for an age group that can sometimes find itself caught between the playground and facilities designed for…

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Community, Uncategorized

Randwick’s Reading Takeover: A Free Weekend for Book Lovers and Budding Writers

25/08/2026

If you have a child who always has their nose in a book, a budding writer in the family, or you simply love the idea of escaping somewhere cosy with a good read, Randwick’s Reading Takeover could be a lovely way to spend a September weekend. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, Randwick Town Hall will be transformed into a welcoming space dedicated to books, reading and writing as part of Randwick City Council’s Town Hall Takeover. And one of the nicest parts? You don’t need to book, it’s completely free, and you can simply drop in. Settle…

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Education

Toon’s life-changing studies at TAFE NSW

25/08/2026

A woman from Laos who arrived in Australia with limited English skills is chasing her dream of a career in psychology, thanks to the skills she learnt at TAFE NSW. As National Skills Week 2026 begins, TAFE NSW is celebrating the transformative power of skills and vocational education by shining a spotlight on graduates like Toon Vongsay, who are building new careers, overcoming adversity, and making a difference in their communities At a time when four in five (82%)1 Australian businesses reported experiencing skills shortages last year, practical, industry-focused training is helping people access new career opportunities while building the…

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Parenting

Childcare that fits real life: meet the Australian app helping families find trusted nannies

24/08/2026

For many parents, childcare is not a neat nine-to-five equation. A meeting runs late, a school pick-up falls through, a regular carer is unavailable or a much-needed date night suddenly becomes possible. Childcare app NannyLane Australia has been created for those moments, helping families find trusted nannies for regular, casual or last-minute care through one easy-to-use platform. Founded by Sydney parents Julie and Patrick Menary, NannyLane grew from the couple’s own experience of trying to coordinate work and family life with four children. The idea took shape after Patrick was unexpectedly delayed at work while Julie was home with their…

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Community

10 Little Things That Make You Feel Lucky to Raise Kids in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

23/08/2026

Sometimes it takes a visitor to remind you just how lucky we are. They’ll stop to photograph the view you’ve driven past hundreds of times. They’ll get excited about seeing a kookaburra in the park, stare at the ocean from the Coastal Walk and ask, almost incredulously, “Do you actually come here all the time?” And the answer is… yes. When you’re juggling school lunches, swimming lessons, missing hats, weekend sport, grocery shopping and the seemingly impossible task of getting everyone out the door on time, it’s easy to forget that our children’s ordinary childhood is actually pretty extraordinary. So…

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Health & Wellbeing

The Quiet Rise of “Me-Time” Culture Among Australian Mums

22/08/2026

There’s a shift happening in Australian households that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, mostly because it’s playing out quietly, in small pockets of time most people wouldn’t even notice. After years of “self-care” being treated as either a marketing buzzword or something reserved for the occasional spa day, Australian mums have started building something more sustainable: small, regular, genuinely protected windows of time that belong to them and no one else. From Occasional Treat to Everyday Habit The old model of a mum’s downtime looked something like this: rare, expensive, and usually guilt-adjacent. A spa weekend once or twice a…

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Step Inside Bondi's Most Nostalgic New Photobooth

Monday's Local Mum, Kerry McCarthy

Best Kids Bike Parks in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs (Plus Alexandria, Mascot, Surry Hills & CBD)

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All about life as a mum in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs.

Eastern Suburbs Mums was created for mums and their families to connect with what is going on in Sydney’s east.

It’s a place for Mums where you can find out about your local area, what’s on, where to get help, advice and more...

Fancy a Hit? Get Back Into Tennis This Spring and Summer

Museum of Illusions Sydney: A Mind-Bending Family Adventure in the City

Free Frontline Yoga at the Anzac Memorial: A Calm Space in the Heart of Sydney

Four Questions Parents Ask Us Every Day

New Youth Recreation Area Coming to Rushcutters Bay Park This Spring

Randwick’s Reading Takeover: A Free Weekend for Book Lovers and Budding Writers

Toon’s life-changing studies at TAFE NSW

Childcare that fits real life: meet the Australian app helping families find trusted nannies

10 Little Things That Make You Feel Lucky to Raise Kids in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

The Quiet Rise of “Me-Time” Culture Among Australian Mums

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