Randwick Council has recently put forward a proposal that could change how parking works across some of our most popular beaches, including Coogee, Clovelly and Maroubra. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s being discussed and what it could mean locally. What’s being proposed Paid parking for visitors at beachside locations across the Randwick LGA Free parking permits for local residents Potential rollout from late 2026, subject to consultation Why Council is doing this Around

I wanted to share a quick update on a significant planning proposal that’s currently shaping the future of Randwick. Randwick Council has put forward a long-term vision to transform the Randwick Junction precinct into a more activated, higher-density town centre over the next 15 to 20 years. What’s being proposed: Approximately 800 new homes within the junction precinct New retail, commercial space and improved streetscapes Building heights increasing to around 6–10 storeys i

The federal government has announced plans to sell Spectacle Island, a small but historically significant parcel of land in Sydney Harbour, as part of a broader $1.8 billion divestment program covering 67 surplus Defence sites nationwide. Located near Drummoyne on the Parramatta River, the island has been vacant since 2023 after the Navy Heritage Collection was relocated to Banksmeadow. Established in 1865 as a gunpowder storage facility, the island retains a number of herita

A decision by a Sydney coastal council to remove sections of native bushland has ignited debate among residents, environmental groups and property owners, highlighting the ongoing tension between environmental protection and lifestyle amenity in premium suburbs. The approved works involve selective clearing within several coastal reserve areas that have become heavily overgrown over time. The council maintains that much of the vegetation now consists of invasive species and u

A new $150 million development has been approved for Bondi’s peninsula, marking one of the suburb’s most ambitious residential projects to date. Named Pearl Bondi , the project will occupy a prime cliffside position overlooking Bondi Beach and Ben Buckler Point, bringing a collection of seven high-end homes to Sydney’s eastern coastline. The development has been designed for established Eastern Suburbs families and downsizers seeking a more private coastal lifestyle. It inclu

After more than two decades of planning, Randwick City Council has secured a $4.9 million property on Cuzco Street, South Coogee, a crucial step toward completing the famous Bondi-to-Coogee coastal walk. The property will be demolished to allow a new stretch of public walkway connecting South Coogee and Lurline Bay, creating a continuous route all the way from Bondi to Malabar. The land was originally home to local arts figure Ellen Waugh, who lived there for nearly a century

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