I’ve been told by some elderly members in the community that once upon a time, not all that long ago, (in the 1950s), there were many tennis courts in Bondi. The notion that there was an abundance of such open recreational space in this now highly built-up environment fascinates me. Admittedly, I am not quite […]
Categories: Bondi, Development, Tennis Courts, Uncategorized
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So after a long overdue visit to family residing overseas, I returned back home to Bondi last week only to learn about the latest novelty idea for Bondi Beach. Well we had beach volleyball at the 2000 Olympic Games and the ice skating rink in winter for last few years. Now Waverley Council has said […]
Categories: Bondi, Commercialisation, Events, Local Councils, Local Government, Tourism, Traffic, Uncategorized
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Tags: beach polo, events, Sally Betts, Tourism, Waverley Council
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About 18 months have passed since I last wrote about the development of the old Hakoah Club site (and neighbouring properties) in Hall Street. The new site now houses some interesting restaurants and eateries including A Tavola Pasticceria Papa, Da Orazio and Ribs & Burgers. There is also Gelato Messina (where there are always queues) […]
Categories: Bondi, Development, Uncategorized
| Tags: architecture, Bondi, Hakoah Club, Hall Street, urban development
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So The Swiss Grand Hotel on Campbell Parade just closed it’s doors. Not that it was something close to my heart. It was not a part of Bondi that I was particularly fond of, but many people have been asking why this hotel is now going to be turned into residential and rentable apartments. Well […]
Categories: Bondi, Development, Real Estate, Uncategorized
| Tags: bondi apartment, bondi real estate, Swiss Grand
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Several months have passed by since my last post . The seasons have changed, and while there have been many days and nights I had planned or at least hoped to write another post on my blog, I simply could not find the time. The truth is, that work and family commitments (and Life) can […]
Categories: Bondi, Development, Local Councils, Local Government, Tourism, Uncategorized
| Tags: Bondi, community consultation, Development, Waverley Council
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In April last year I wrote a post about some of the developments that were going on in Bondi, and the end of a few iconic Bondi buildings. The development of the Hakoah Club site in Hall Street, has been one of the big changes on the Bondi landscape. Here are a couple of photos […]
Categories: Bondi, Commercialisation, Development, History, Uncategorized
| Tags: Boheme, Bondi, Hakoah Club, Hall Street, Sydney Jewish community
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Now you see it, Now you don’t. In May this year the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) voted to replace the existing Clubhouse with a new building. The word got around and signage went up… Then a few weeks ago, the iconic building, that has stood on the promenade for 77 years (where […]
Categories: Bondi, Development, Surf Life Saving, Uncategorized
| Tags: architecture, Bondi, Bondi Beach, Development, surf lifesaving
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Well it has been quite some weeks (months) since I have written a new post. I have had very little time for anything while I have been completing a big and demanding project, and with the cold weather and short days, my inspiration has run a little low. That’s my excuse – and that’s been […]
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The days are noticeably getting shorter and cooler. Summertime is now over. Autumn is here and as the onslaught of tourists in Bondi is beginning to fade, so too are many iconic Bondi landmarks and institutions. Many visible changes have been happening in Bondi of late, and this month sees the beginning of the end […]
Categories: Commercialisation, Development, Tourism, Uncategorized
| Tags: Gould Street, Hakoah Club, Hall Street
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I had the opportunity to do a few laps this morning and my heart and head were in desperate need of some salt water therapy. Didn’t feel like dealing with Bondi waves today so headed down to one of my favourite spots…only a few minutes drive from Bondi Beach, is the gorgeous harbour beach of […]
Categories: Locality, Swimming, Uncategorized
| Tags: Bondi Beach, Nielsen Park, swimming, Sydney Harbour
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