Sunday, 1 January 2006 - BONDI: a biography

EXHIBITION ON NOW until 19 March 2006.
Tells the story of this famous Sydney suburb - the people, ideas and institutions that have shaped it - and how Australia and the world came to love it. Famous for being famous, Bondi has regaled Australia with a continual stream of controversy, scandal and sensation.

In a history littered with brawls, bikinis, crimes, characters, bombs and battles over development Bondi has lived up to its reputation as Australia's most colourful suburb, a microcosm of Sydney writ large.

MUSEUM OF SYDNEY on the site of first Government House, Cnr Bridge & Phillip Streets, Sydney
Open daily 9.30am - 5pm, phone 02 9251 5988. See also www.hht.net.au

Thursday, 5 January 2006 - Bondi Pavilion School Holiday Program, till 25 Jan School holiday fun for 3-12 year olds. Includes workshops and shows. For further information check the website or call the Bondi Pavilion on 8362 3400.

Sunday, 8 January 2006 - Roughwater Swim The 13th Annual Roughwater 2km Ocean swim organised by North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club. Entry forms and more details on the club website or phone Michael Wright 0418 972 205.

Thursday, 26 January 2006 - Waverley Citizenship Ceremony At Council Chambers 7.30 pm. For more information contact Christine Paris on 9369 8103 or the Mayor's Office on 9369 8130.