Grab the lead and round up your four-legged best friend. Waverley’s Dogs Day Out series continues this October with two more community events celebrating local pups and the people who love them.

The Juniors Kingsford Children’s Christmas Concert returns in 2026 with live entertainment, gifts for eligible children and photos with Santa. Apply by 30 September.

Bronte Ocean Pool will remain open through summer after planned pumphouse upgrade works were pushed back to March 2027.

Good food rescued, neighbours supported and everyone made to feel welcome. Meet Christina Iskandar and the DIVA volunteers turning local kindness into practical help and find out how you can get involved.

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

See the final design for the major new pump track planned for Sir Joseph Banks Park in Botany, with connected trails for all riding levels.

The Local Bird • Tried & Tested We spent four weeks testing XtraClubs Bondi Junction’s 90°C Finnish sauna, 70°C infrared

Friday lunch is having a moment in Paddington. From $15 steaks and pasta with wine to Champagne, rooftop rosé and bottomless lunches, Paddo Long Lunch is giving locals plenty of reasons to clear the afternoon calendar this September.

Following the serious shark attack at Coogee Beach in June, locals are invited to hear directly from shark safety experts about drones, surveillance, new technology and what is being done to keep swimmers safer this summer.