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We visited Maestria Bar and Restaurant in Rhodes Corporate Park and it's the hidden Oasis you need to know about. Perfect for functions and special occasions, they're also open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and drinks! Rhodes' newest venue features an old-world setting with a speakeasy restaurant and bar. [space_20] Food They offer a modern take on Australian…

Described by streetlibrary.org.au as tiny vestibules of literary happiness for your neighbourhood, Street Libraries are a beautiful home for books, accessible on the street and are an invitation to share the joys of reading with your community. The concept is simple - take a book and leave a book. You don't need to check them in or out. Just…

Summer might be when you think about swimming but this awesome indoor pool makes swimming fun all year round! Splasher’s Playground, located inside Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre is a heated indoor water playground with great facilities and lots of play zones for kids and families to enjoy. Check out our recent reels about it here and here. [space_20] Renovation In…

We hosted a 10th birthday party at Treetops St Ives and it was TOO EASY! So simple to organise, the kids had a blast and all raved about going back. Treetops is located within St Ives showground, only a 15-minute drive from North Ryde. Not only do they host parties but they also offer the…

  Registrations are open for Term 3 places for KidsLink, a 9-week program run by certified art therapists where kids and teens develop social skills in a fun, safe space. Local mum Ramonita says her 14-year-old daughter was an ‘extremely withdrawn child’ before she started attending KidsLink, a social skills program for kids and teens. “My…

  It’s cold outside. It’s too windy for picnics. It’s too wet to play in the backyard. The beach is no fun in the winter and the movie theatres and bowling alleys are bursting at the seams. Aren’t the winter school holidays a blast? That’s why winter is the perfect time to book into vacation…

Return and Earn is the largest litter reduction initiative introduced in NSW, which commenced on 1 December 2017. The Return and Earn container deposit scheme is a NSW Government initiative funded by contributions from the beverage industry. It offers a 10c refund to consumers for depositing eligible drink containers at return points across NSW. Since launching,…

Have you heard of Kumon? Seeing as they've been providing individualised Maths and English programmes for over 65 years so there's a good chance you have! We were invited by Berry, the instructor of Kumon Gladesville to visit with our 3 girls (aged 6, 9 and 10), to test out the classes and see what Kumon…

by Dr Kath Turner, senior GP – Hunters Hill Medical Practice Congratulations… you’re pregnant!! Amongst the excitement/disbelief/shock is the thought of “what do I do now??”  Hopefully by the end of this article you will have some answers and be feeling much more comfortable about the journey ahead. Now that you’ve missed your period and…

by Dr Kath Turner, senior GP – Hunters Hill Medical Practice   Planning a baby is an exciting time for prospective parents. When you are planning on becoming pregnant and during your pregnancy, your GP is able to provide ongoing care and support to help you have a healthy pregnancy and give your baby the best start…

They say the best things in life are free and GUESS WHAT? It's true! Check out this great list of things to do locally that won't cost a cent!   1. Visit a local library Many of our local libraries not only loan books but some also loan CDs, DVDs and toys. Read our article…

Deciding who to vote for is one thing, but voting CORRECTLY is equally important. You wouldn't be alone in thinking all you need to do is put a 1 in the box of your preferred candidate, but did you know there are TWO ballot papers that need to be completed in order to ensure you…