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EASTERN SUBURBS
Bondi BUZZ • BONDI • BONDI BEACH • BONDI JUNCTION • BRONTE • CHARING CROSS • DOVER HEIGHTS • TAMARAMA • NORTH BONDI • WAVERLEY •
Budget shortfall could dump
Waverley Council has unveiled grandiose plans for the upgrading of Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club (BSBLSC). Trouble is, the plans have a budget shortfall of almost $4 million.
BONDI SURF CLUB makeover
Council has entered into a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the club for a major makeover of the existing heritage-listed club building and construction of a new building at the rear of it. The aim of the work is the creation of a “fit for purpose life saving facility.” According to the council, the work is “desperately” needed to address accessibility challenges, create equal female to male facilities and encourage interaction with the community. The project involves the removal of “bulky mock heritage additions” and temporary work sheds that “detract from the building’s historic value.” The so-called “mock heritage additions” include the terraced area on the first floor of the club and the extensions on each side of the main building, more substantial on the side facing the promenade.
Formed in 1907, BSBLSC is officially recognised by Surf Life Saving Australia as the oldest surf lifesaving club in the world. The club building was constructed in 1934 and is set alongside Bondi Pavilion. The plans for its revamp are ambitious ones, offering facilities previously undreamed-of in the Spartan world of surf clubs – a sauna, for instance. Then there will be a club merchandise outlet, surf museum, youth room, and much, much more – $11.4 million more. However, a report tabled at a meeting of Waverley Council held via Zoom revealed that there are currently nowhere near sufficient funds to pay for the project. So the Council and club are holding their hands out to the NSW and federal governments. “Council’s budget allocation for the BSBLSC Conservation and Upgrade project is currently $4.5 million,” the report states. “BSBLSC is contributing a further $3 million to the project. The total approved funding to date is $7.5 million. BSBLSC will be applying for State and Federal Government funding to cover the projects shortfall of $3.9 million. As per the executed Heads of Agreement, the project will not progress beyond development approval until the project is fully funded.” Councillors have agreed that revisions may be made to the plans subject to consultations with key community stakeholders including Bondi Beach Precinct, Friends of Bondi Pavilion and members of BSBLSC. Convenor of Bondi Beach Precinct, Lenore Kulakauskas, told Eastern Suburbs Life she was very much in favour of the plans.
TONY MAGUIRE
Have your say... Should dogs off-leash be allowed at Mackenzies Bay, Tamarama?
Currently, the Council does not allow dogs at any of Waverley’s beaches and ocean pools though for years dog owners have used the coastal inlet to take their animals off-leash.
Could your child’s confidence do with a boost this school year?
Earlier this year, the Council received a petition calling for restrictions on dogs at the location to be lifted. Council resolved to consult with the community to gain a further understanding of the different points of views of residents.
Consultation into dogs off-leash at Mackenzies Bay is now open until Sept 20 at haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/dogs-off-leash-at-mackenzies-bay. The consultation aims to see whether a dog off-leash area at the location is widely supported by the community, most specifically Tamarama residents.
Further aspects for consideration include: • Safety of dogs, dog owners and general public. • Benefits of off-leash dog areas. • Potential impacts of dogs on the local environment. • The location of existing and potential off-leash dog areas. • Supply of facilities such as paths, bins and dog bag dispensers in a front-line coastal area.
There are currently eight off-leash parks in the Waverley Council area, including Marks Park, Tamarama where dogs are allowed off-leash between the hours of 4.30-8.30pm daily.
To participate in our consultation, visit haveyoursay.waverley.nsw.gov.au/dogs-off-leash-atmackenzies-bay. For a list of where to walk your dog in Waverley, visit waverley.nsw.gov.au/
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What's On.. EASTERN SUBURBS
Bondi
FESTIVAL OF THE WINDS goes online Festival of the Winds has made a name for itself worldwide as being the largest kite-flying festival in Australia, but due to COVID-19 restrictions around public gatherings, the famous kite flying displays at Bondi Beach and live cultural events at Bondi Park have been replaced with an online offering of workshops, talks, music, photo galleries and lessons on how to make and fly a kite.
WHEN: SEPT 1 WHERE: ONLINE
Library Movie Club "Lion” Join Waverley Library online for a discussion about the movie of the week, "Lion” over a cup of tea or glass of wine. Don’t worry if you miss out on watching the movie though - just bring in your latest recommendations to share with other fellow movie lovers.
WHEN: SEPT 10 THURS EVERY FORTNIGHT 6-6.45PM WHERE: ONLINE WAVERLEY LIBRARY
BONDI FESTIVAL Bondi Festival is an arts festival and all-ages adventure zone that erupts into life every year at the world’s most famous beach. Having postponed the July festival due to public health restrictions, the 2020 festival has been rescheduled and reimagined, designed to inject arts, culture and a little bit of joy back into Bondi this spring.
This year’s festival will continue to showcase an incredible arts program, as well as welcoming back the cherished Bondi Vista Ferris Wheel and a brand new attraction, the Bondi Roller Rink. Each step through the iconic suburb will unveil new experiences with local businesses and storefronts transformed into temporary theatres for artists to amaze with mind-bending shows.
WHEN: SEPT 26-OCT 10 WHERE: BONDI BEACH
BONDI TO COOGEE Coastal Walk This 6km walking track on the eastern suburbs coastline, dips in and out of Sydney's most popular beaches. The full stretch takes you by Waverley Cemetery. You can swim and snorkel at Gordons Bay, and you’ll pass several ocean pools and local swimming spots; Bronte Pool and Coogee’s rock pools.
WHERE: BONDI BEACH TO COOGEE
BONDI ICEBERGS POOL 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 FESTIVAL OF THE WINDS ONLINE
BONDI SEA ART WALL
BUZZ
Bondi Markets Established in 1993, Bondi Market stalls are filled with clothing from up-and-coming designers, handmade jewellery, exotic imports, retro-chic furniture, vinyl records, one-off vintage pieces, homewares, art and so much more. Bondi Markets are a treasure trove of unique pieces.
WHEN: EVERY SUNDAY 10AM-4PM WHERE: BONDI BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOL, BONDI BEACH
BONDI TO COOGEE COASTAL WALK
BONDI MARKETS
BONDI Pavilion The Bondi Pavilion hosts many activities in the centre throughout the year, including theatre productions, events, festivals, art exhibitions, regular classes to attend, pottery classes, workshops, screenings and more.
WHERE: BONDI PAVILION, BONDI BEACH BONDI PAVILION IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED FOR CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION WORKS.
Bondi Beach SEA ART WALL The Bondi Beach Sea Wall has been in operation since the late 1970's and has featured a mix of street and contemporary art with strong social and political messages throughout the decades.
Over the years, the Bondi Beach Sea Wall has hosted the work of some of the best know street artists across the globe. Fea tured art works have ranged from collages, stencils, pop art, textworks, love notes and memorial portraits.
WHERE: BONDI BEACH PROMENADE
BONDI’S Ocean Pools Ocean pools came into fashion as part of the trend towards swimming as a competitive sport. Recreational and competitive swimmers needed a place to do laps, safe from strong waves and the risk of shark attacks.
There’s the Wally Weekes Pool at the north ern end of Bondi beach, which has the kiddie paddling pool Mermaid Baths next to it. Then on the south side, there’s Bondi Baths and, who could forget, Bondi Icebergs.
WHERE: BONDI BEACH
Bondi WATER TREATMENT In North Bondi's Williams Park, tee off at the golf playground or check out the Aboriginal rock carvings. 50 metres below is the sewage system which services the whole of the Eastern Suburbs.
WHERE: WILLIAMS PARK, NORTH BONDI
Gould Street's BEST BOUTIQUES You'll find luxury labels, organic cosmetics, locally made activewear, playful jewellery and ethically made denim, all in this backstreet parallel to Campbell Pde, Bondi Beach.
WHERE: GOULD ST, BONDI BEACH
WAYS AFTERCARE & SCHOOL HOLIDAY
BONDI ARTIST brings children's stencils to life
WAYS is pleased to introduce our family friendly aftercare and school holiday programs, both designed for young people between the ages of 8-12.
The programs are run by qualified and highly trained staff. Our aftercare has both an educational and recreational focus, whereas our holiday program is filled with adventurous activities that are fun and engaging for young people.
“My son loves his afternoons there thanks to the friendly staff keeping him safe and engaged with a range of fun activities.” Deborah, parent
“It’s awesome getting help with my homework and enjoying the afternoon fun with all of my friends.” Sam, aged 10
At WAYS, our goals are to provide an educational, warm, secure environment designed to encourage decision-making, problem-solving, individual expression, and freedom within limits, where children respect and enjoy each other in a group setting.
We provide after school care for all local schools, providing transportation from your child’s school to our aftercare location at WAYS Bondi Beach.
Our aftercare program has an abundance of student friendly resources and equipment for the children to enjoy. These include rooftop skate ramps, a basketball court, pool table, interactive learning boards, table-top soccer, as well as arts and crafts, board games and games consoles.
In the aftercare, we also take children out on excursions. Our weekly term-time excursions include rugby and multi sports sessions at Easts Rugby Club, where our young people are trained by their fantastic coaches. We visit various skate parks in the Eastern suburbs, where children bring their skateboards, scooters or bikes to enjoy the active afternoons. We also take our children to the beach and supply equipment such as volleyball nets and body boards.
In addition to the above, we have a fully equipped music room and run music lessons at the centre every Tuesday from 4pm till 7pm. Our staff can assist with homework help during the week, where children have access to subject resources and laptops.
Our school holiday program runs throughout the year and we provide children with fun and engaging activities based all around Sydney. Previous excursions have been to Jamberoo Water Park, Taronga Zoo, ice skating and lots of other places.
Our upcoming spring vacation care program will include iFly Indoor Skydiving, Cables Aqua Park, Skyzone, Premier Go Karting, Freak Virtual Reality and much, much more.
By catering for upper primary school aged children we can effectively design an interesting and relevant age-specific program for your children to enjoy. We also encourage parent involvement with our pro gram and are always open to communication and ideas.
Our unique aftercare program includes: • CCS approved rates • Meals and snacks provided • Local School pick-ups • Child care till 7pm each night
Costs (before CCS):
Aftercare: $24 per day School holiday program: $95 per day (with discounted rates for multiple bookings)
Stencil art designed by 30 local school students is now on display along the promenade at North Bondi in a collaboration with Bondi street artist Cameron Scott and Waverley Council.
The children designed the stencils at two workshops Cameron held recently as part of Waverley Council's school holiday program.
Known in Sydney’s street art scene under his moniker NOTNOT, Cameron produces unique works that enrich urban spaces. Working in both street & gallery, digital & material, Cameron has been employed at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and the Venice Biennale/ Guggenheim, and exhibited in numerous shows both here and abroad. “A few years ago, Waverley Council was kind enough to hit me up to make some of the first concrete blocks at Bondi look a bit better," Cameron said. "In my more gallery-focused work I do a lot of ocean abstractions which is why I can stare at the ocean for hours and not get bored. "I used to have a small gallery in North Bondi where we just put on shows for charities and not-for-profits. One of them was Take 3 For the Sea. When I was asked to do those first blocks I thought Take 3 would be ideal because they have a great message. It’s a great cause and everyone will love it. "This time around, the designs on these blocks at North Bondi have all been done by Waverley kids. The Council had the great idea of putting together some school holiday workshops where I teach kids to cut their first stencils. After those workshops finish, I take those stencils and put them onto the concrete blocks. There are 22 blocks and about 60 stencils designed by 30 kids. "I would be so stoked as the 12-year-old I once was, to be putting works on the beach promenade. It's such a high profile spot and I'm sure they'll be excited to see their stencils when they come down with their parents or visit after school."
TONY MAGUIRE
Walkabout DIAMOND BAY
In this Edition 21, I will be walking the Diamond Bay Reserve circuit..along the way pointing out spectacular cliffs and views, bush vegetation, passing historic South Head Cemetery and Diamond Bay Bowling Club. Remember if you are walking in a group to keep up-to-date with COVID-19 announcements at www.health.gov.au and social distance 1.5m.
Until becoming Insta famous in recent years, Diamond Bay Reserve was a hidden local gem and rarely attracted visitors. However, Diamond Bay Reserve has become famous for the wrong reasons. The magnificent cliff faces make it a haven for people to post selfies on instagram standing precariously at the tip of the cliff, and as a result, many have fallen to their deaths.
One such example, quoted in Apr 17, 2020 "Teen miraculously survives fall from deadly Diamond Bay cliffs ... a 16-year-old girl was found at the bottom of the perilous cliffs in Rosa Gully". I begin my walk where at Kimberley St. The walk is part of the "The Federation Cliff Walk" which is 5km walking trail from Watsons Bay to Dover Heights. Another reason for why Diamond Bay is famous is the apartment block designed by renowned architect, Harry Seidler, in the 1960's, perched at the end of a cliff, at the beginning of the trail. This epic structure has prime position on the coast. True to the modernist era, it is constructed predominantly of concrete and glass, with sweeping ocean views, but has also subjected the apartments to the harsh weather elements. The track passes through grassed area and remnant bushland with excellent views over dramatic cliffs. Don't miss the little pocket of rainforest, known as Rosa Gully, appears just before you leave Diamond Bay Reserve. This is a favourite rock climbing spot suitable for experienced climbers only. The remnant vegetation and sandstone overhangs provide habitat for small reptiles such as geckos, water skinks and delicate skinks, snake-eyed skinks, water skinks, grass skinks and delicate skinks. Completing the Diamond 4 Bay Reserve walk passing Clarke Reserve, I head in the direction of Christison Park. On the way in Marne St, I find a quirky ski chairlift outside a house. It's nice to see someone has humour and also able to recycle.
Continuing I turn left at The Grumpy Baker...This is a great place to stop for some home-made pies freshly
baked bread and a latte.
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At the beginning of Old South Head Rd, is South Head Cemetery, a heritage-listed cemetery, built from 1868 to 1950. This cemetery is notable for fine examples of art deco memorials dating from the 1920s and 1930s. One of the most famous monuments is the marble bust to motor car racer, Phil Garlick (d.1927), complete with steering wheel and racing cap flaps. South Head Cemetery also features a number of naval burials, often marked with anchors - commanders and captains. An example is a marble cross and anchor marking the burial of sea captain Malcolm Green (d. 1904) (that includes a memorial to his brother James Green (d. 1857), captain of the ill-fated Dunbar). A pair of Grecian and Gothic mausoleums memorialise the Foy and Smith families on the southern part of the cemetery. The family plot includes a simple Celtic cross memorial to (Kings Cross) activist Juanita Nielsen (née Foy) who disappeared in 1975. Some other famous people buried here: • Edmund Barton (1920), Australia's first Prime Minister • Sir Roden Cutler (2002), Governor of NSW • Gladys Moncrieff (1976), entertainer • Edmund Resch junior (1963), brewer • John Charles Wright (1933), Anglican Archbishop of Sydney • Members of the Fairfax, Norton, and Packer families • Members of the Foy family (including a monument to the disappeared Foy heiress, Juanita Nielsen)
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I pass Diamond Bay Bowling Club which in 1959, existed in name only. Shortly after this, there were negotiations for land on which to establish the Club. The Department of Lands came to the party, and a lease in perpetuity was granted to the Club. In 1962, a women's bowling club was formed. This club was constituted primarily of wives of the men members. For the past few years, the Club has been home to one of Sydney's premier bridge clubs, Kings & Queens. I complete the walk turning left into Military Rd and ending at Kimberley St, at Diamond Bay Reserve.
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Christison Park
NSH Rd
Clarke St
South Head Cemetery
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Diamond Bay Reserve
Military Rd
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Talking Tarot
Dear Readers, The changes around us have been very difficult but I know we are all continuing in a positive way. If you are in need of help or guidance you can phone me on 0414 273 104 for a Private Reading.
Star Sign VIRGO and the Tarot Card THE HERMIT VIRGO Star Signs, August 23 to September 22 The VIRGO Star Sign is connected to the Tarot Card of THE HERMIT.
The Hermit represents a hooded figure holding a long staff in his left hand and a lantern in his right hand. Within the lantern is a shining golden star. This indicates that wisdom shines within although outward appearances do not seem that way. THE HERMIT is the sign of a loner who is guiding others along the way. He is forever questioning and analysing. He is a Diplomat and expects alot of himself. He has also survived difficulties in a strong way and is now ready to reap the benefits of his growth.
The colour for VIRGO is dark purple, the birthstone for VIRGO is Amethyst. This is a very strong crystal and is very supportive particularly in health. The lucky number for VIRGO is six. Love and Light to all
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• BOTANY • CHIFLEY • CLOVELLY • COOGEE • DACEYVILLE • EASTGARDENS • EASTLAKES • HILLSDALE • KENSINGTON • • KINGSFORD • LA PEROUSE • LITTLE BAY • MALABAR • MAROUBRA • MASCOT • MATRAVILLE • PAGEWOOD • RANDWICK • ROSEBERY •
Celebrating the
In La Perouse, there resides an Aboriginal community with links that go back before the first European ships moored in Botany Bay.
The 500 indigenous residents identify with the Bidjigal People. They make up the longest-established Aboriginal community in Sydney.
Yet, since European arrival, the cultural focus of La Perouse has been on its French connection. The arrival of Britain’s First Fleet on the north side of Botany Bay was followed days later by the docking of two French ships on a scientific mission led by JeanFrançois de Galaup de Lapérouse. Despite the fact that the French only stayed six weeks, they made their cultural mark, with the suburb being named after the explorer and the erection of an obelisk-shaped monument commemorating the visit by Lapérouse and his crew. One of the golden beaches on the La Perouse peninsula is called Frenchman’s Bay.
In recent years, local organisations have begun to claim back their cultural heritage in the area, operating the BlakMarkets on Bare Island every three months as a commercial showcase for indigenous culture. Here you can find boomerangs made by Glen Timbery, intricate shellwork from Marilyn and Esme Russel and the work of other Aboriginal artisans. The same organisation that runs BlakMarkets, First Hand Solutions, operates a plant nursery out of La Perouse public school where you can buy specimens of the endangered East ern Suburbs Banksia. First Hand Solutions CEO Peter Colley says: “We are helping the community reconnect to its culture by employing Aboriginal apprentices and operating not only the BlakMarkets but the annual National Indigenous Art Fair at Circular Quay.”
Aboriginal Heritage of La Perouse
Meanwhile, if you pay a visit to La Perouse Museum, you can see boomerangs, shields, Aboriginal paintings and shellwork. There are also photos and artefacts from the days when there was a boomerang stall whose operators staged boomerangthrowing demonstrations on the lawns beside the museum. However, the museum, run by Randwick Council, currently gives more prominence to exhibits relating to the visit by Lapérouse and his crew. But now Randwick Mayor Danny Said is on a mission to give the original inhabitants of La Perouse more tangible recognition. He had proposed an art installation which will recognise the area’s Aboriginal heritage. The Mayor says the art installation, to be designed in consultation with La Perouse Local Aboriginal Land Council, would “bring some balance to the storytelling of our shared history.” He says the project would complement the recent installation of bronze sculptures on the other side of the bay at Kurnell to mark the 250th anniversary of Cook’s landing and his meeting with the Aboriginal inhabitants.
Councillors voted in favour of the Mayor’s proposal and Council officials are now investigating options for incorporating the installation into a landscape concept plan.
TONY MAGUIRE
Supporting our community through COVID-19
We’re working hard to help our community during the pandemic. Our staff are continuing to deliver our usual high quality services and we’ve changed the way we work to ensure this can safely continue into the future. We’re helping residents and businesses and stimulating our economy. We’re here to help. Together we can stay safe and build resilience. Danny Said
Mayor of Randwick
Resilient Randwick
Randwick City Council is investing more than $52M in direct support and assistance programs to create jobs, provide support for the community and businesses and to assist with business recovery. Our Resilient Randwick plan provides $49M in capital works and $3.7M in support and recovery initiatives.
CONSTRUCTION
4 $49M accelerated capital works program creating more than 3,000 jobs. 4 Works include new community and cultural centres, amenities buildings and sporting facilities.
COMMUNITY
4 Creation of a dedicated assistance line to connect people with support services. 4 Free rent for childcare and not for profit organisations using
Council properties. 4 Increased waste collection services.
SPORT & RECREATION
4 Waiving ground hire fees for winter sports and assisting with
COVID-safe plans. 4 Pop-up pedal parks and food trucks. 4 Supporting pop-up cycleways.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
4 New economic development and place-making team to work with businesses on initiatives to aid recovery. 4 Assisting local businesses with compliance in response to changing restrictions.
ONLINE EVENTS
4 Online events, fitness sessions, courses, community meetings, workshops and library programs.
HEALTH CARE WORKERS
4 Supporting hospital workers with free parking permits.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES
4 Rental subsidies for Council tenants facing hardship. 4 Waiving Council fees for business
DAs, footway dining,
A-frame signage and food inspections.
CULTURE
4 New $170K grants stream to support the arts industry (taking our total grants program to $1M).
Oh I do love to be beside the seaside...
Before the time of flights to Bali and trips around the world people amused themselves holidaying in their own country.
As no place in the UK is further than 117km from the sea it is not surprising that, in Victorian England, they flocked to the beach where they could enjoy entertainment, a dip in the sea and, very internationally, “promenade” and “rendezvous”.
17,000km away Sydneysiders were not about to miss out on this, and a trip to Coogee was “just what the doctor ordered.” Here’s how Coogee became so popular.
“Bathing Machines” were introduced in the 1860’s to protect the modesty of young ladies while they changed into swimming costumes, an aquarium was built, double-decker steam trams carried people to the beach, a promenade was built and finally Coogee Ocean Pier was opened July 24,1928.
It was described as “Sydney’s Premier Open-Air Rendezvous”, had an orchestra playing on Sunday afternoons and evenings, a “Welter of Games and other attractions” and dancing from 8.00 pm every night (Strictly Ballroom of course). Admission was threepence and sixpence in the evenings, and sixpence all day on Saturdays and Sundays. Children just threepence.
Sadly, the pier was destroyed by rough seas, but the words and music of John Glover-Kind, written in 1907, sum up the fun of the times. Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside, I do like to be beside the sea. Oh, I do like to stroll along the prom, prom, prom, Where the brass bands play ‘tiddly om pom pom.’
So just let me be beside the seaside, I’ll be beside myself with glee. And there’s lots of girls beside, I should like to be beside, Beside the seaside, beside the sea.
GREG PRIOR Scan the QR Code to take a trip to 1907
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