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Maybe Sammy Coogee Pool Parties at InterContinental Sydney

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Abandon Your Breakfast Plans: Baker Bleu Is Opening on Hall Street in Bondi This December

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The Ultimate Spring School Holiday Guide: Best Kids’ Local Activities

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Sydney Harbour Pancake Cruise: The New Family Adventure Kids Will Love

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XtraClubs Bondi Junction Review: Saunas, Steam & Cold Plunges

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Clear Your Friday Afternoon: Paddington’s Long Lunch Deals Have Landed

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Inside Riva Rose Bay: Sydney’s Gorgeous New Waterfront Italian

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Corner 75 Randwick: The Hungarian Restaurant Locals Have Loved for Decades

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The Local Sunday Roast Guide You Must Read

Sunday roast season is here. From beachside locals and chilled pub feeds to polished long lunches and proper gravy-heavy plates, ...

Top Bottomless Brunch Spots in the Eastern Suburbs (and Beyond)

If you’re on the hunt for an unforgettable bottomless brunch in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, look no further. From beachside gems ...

☕🍰11 Best High Teas in the Eastern Suburbs & CBD

High tea isn’t just about tea—it’s about indulging in decadent treats, sipping bubbly, and soaking up an elegant atmosphere. Whether ...

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Coogee · Food & Drink · What’s On There are Sundays. And then there are Sundays involving a rooftop pool, ...

COMING SOON · BONDI Bondi is about to get another very good reason to abandon any plans of making breakfast ...

Friday lunch is having a moment in Paddington. From $15 steaks and pasta with wine to Champagne, rooftop rosé and ...

Wellness

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Bondi Mum Launches World-First EirWaves Heated Recovery Slide

You know that moment when you get out of the water in winter and your feet are so cold you’re ...

The Stretch Session I Didn’t Know I Needed

I tried a one-on-one assisted stretch at StretchLab Double Bay. Here’s what happened, what it felt like and whether I’d ...

The Hot & Steamy Truth About Saunas in the Eastern Suburbs

From infrared saunas and light therapy to steam rooms, Finnish saunas and recovery spaces, here’s The Local Bird guide to ...

Family

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New Year’s Eve at Bondi with the kids just became a whole lot easier!

FAMILY • NEW YEAR’S EVE • BONDI Bondi Beach is getting its first New Year’s Eve celebration in more than ...

Spring School Holidays 2026 The weather is warming up, the kids are off and suddenly there are two weeks to ...

Pancakes, sweet and savoury toppings and 90 minutes cruising Sydney Harbour. This fun new family experience is sailing for two ...

Escapes

Looking for a winter escape from Sydney? The Robertson Hotel in the Southern Highlands offers heritage accommodation, fireplaces, high tea, country charm and Christmas in July celebrations just 90 minutes ...

These Four Nostalgic NSW Motels Will Make You Fall in Love with the Road Again. All within 2-3 hours from Sydney and all full of charm.

🌊 InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach Opens This Summer: Coogee’s New Era of Beachfront Luxury

There’s a fresh buzz rolling along the beachfront, and for once, it’s not about a new café or Pilates studio. Coogee is about to level...

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NOVEMBER 28: Shannon Noll, Paulini and Fireworks Are Coming to Double Bay This Christmas

WHAT’S ON · DOUBLE BAY The Double Bay Christmas Festival takes over Steyne Park on Saturday 28 November, with Christmas markets, food stalls, kids’ rides,...

NOVEMBER 19: Sydney’s New Christmas Cocktail Party Comes With Food, Drinks, Live Music and a Very Good Cause

Looking for a Christmas celebration that feels a little less like another sit-down function? Ronald McDonald House Sydney is launching its first-ever Jingle n Mingle...

Could You Swim 3km This November for Sick Kids?

Could you swim 3km this November to help sick kids? Ronald McDonald House Sydney is calling on swimmers across Sydney to dive into SWIM for...

OCTOBER 10: Glenayr Avenue Street Party Is Back in Bondi This Saturday

One of Bondi’s favourite local streets is shutting to traffic and turning into one big spring celebration, with the Glenayr Avenue Street Party returning this...