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Good morning, Shire Insiders!

Hope you’re enjoying your summer and soaking up as much fun and sun as you can! The countdown is on until the kids are back at school, so let’s make the most of the last few weeks.

In today’s edition:

• 🦘 Gearing up for Australia Day

• 🌊 Operation “Cool Your Jets”

• ☕️ New café in Kirrawee

• 🎶 Local events and live music

— Janelle Bradley

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Local Lowdown

This week’s must-know news

Gearing up for Australia Day

Sutherland Shire Council has several events planned for the long weekend, including outdoor cinemas, sunset cultural ceremonies, Cronulla concerts and fireworks. You can also cool down with a free swim on Australia Day at Caringbah, Engadine and Sutherland Leisure Centres.

For a full list of council events click here.

P.S. We’ll have a full breakdown of all Australia Day events in next week’s edition

Operation “Cool Your Jets”

NSW Maritime is out in full force this weekend, reminding jet ski riders to observe all boating and safety restrictions:

• Lifejackets and PWC licenses

• Riding a safe speed and distance

• Observe the posted limits or restrictions

• Avoid travelling directly in the wake of another craft

• Keep a proper look out and look behind you before you turn

If you’re out on the weekend boating or jet ski riding, stay responsible. Stay safe.

Business Spotlight

Spotlighting local businesses we love

Noah’s Taren Point is back this week after the Christmas holidays.

We love this place because we love supporting local. The food is delicious and the coffee exceptional. That’s probably because the coffee is also locally roasted (bonus in our books!!).

Owing to their success, Noah’s has now expanded to a Kirrawee location. Noah’s On Oak is now open!!

Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a leisurely coffee, it’s a spot worth visiting!!

Exciting Events

Mark your calendar, go have fun!

Family Fun

• Mini-Beast Storytime and Craft | 16 Jan |

  • Location: Sutherland Library

  • Description: Kids aged 6 - 8 are invited to attend a creepy crawly storytime session full of songs, stories and a fun craft activity to take home (more info)

• Make your own Animal Bracelet or Scratch Art | 13 - 17 Jan |

  • Location: Southgate Sylvania

  • Description: Get ready for a wild week of Jungle Adventures these school holidays! From Monday 13 January to Friday 17 January, join us for free jungle fun from 10am to 1pm each day.

• Tinkerbell and the Dream Fairies Adventure to Bubble Land | 8 - 19 Jan |

  • Location: Gunnamatta Park Amphitheatre

  • Description: Join the magical fairies as they go on an exciting musical adventure! In an enchanting world of song and dance, the adventurous Tinkerbell meets up with the fairies from A Midsummer Night’s Dream (more info)

• Disney Trivia | 21 Jan |

  • Location: Taren Point Hotel

  • Description: Join us for a fun night of Disney Trivia! (more info)

• Beach Kayak Tour

  • Location: Bundeena

  • Description: Bundeena Kayaks runs their popular Beach Kayak Tour twice daily from their beachfront base in Bundeena. This short guided kayak tour (1.5 hours) takes in the gorgeous bays and beaches of this picturesque nature lover’s paradise. Perfect for those who haven’t kayaked before (more info)

Special Events

• Paint Our Boards Workshop | 17 January |

  • Location: Parc Menai

  • Description: Help us create vibrant and informative etiquette boards for Parc Menai skate park. We are inviting local budding artists between 12-25 years to unleash their creativity and work together to transform sports gear into unique works of art (more info)

• Meat Raffle Madness | 17 January |

  • Location: Sunday Road Brewing, Kirrawee

  • Description: Score some primo cuts of meat and sip on cold SRB brews.

• Cinema Under the Stars: Despicable Me 4 | 24 January |

  • Location: Cronulla Park, Cronulla

  • Description: Grab your family and friends, along with a picnic, cosy rug or low chairs, to watch the Katy Perry and Taylor Swift Tribute Show before screening of the film Despicable Me 4 (more info)

Live Music

Friday 17 Jan

• Brass Monkey | High Voltage - The AC/DC Show | tickets |

• Cronulla Sailing Club | Just Mates | 5.30

• Club on East | Fine 2uned | 7.30

• OG’s Cronulla | Dora D | 6pm

Saturday 18 Jan

• Brass Monkey | Mother’s Little Helpers - 80’s OZ Rock Show | tickets |

• Club on East | Sass Duo | 7.30

• Northies Cronulla | Summer Series - Matt Guy |

• OG’s Cronulla | Elias Bartholomeo | 1pm

• OG’s Cronulla | Rebecca Harkin Duo | 4pm

• Skeeta’s Southside | Max Music Collective | 7.30

Sunday 19 Jan

• Brass Monkey | Rai Thistlethwayte feat: Ben Vanderwal | tickets |

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