🌟 Editor's Note
Hello {{first_name | resident}},
Welcome to The LAB #24.
Today I’m sending a special shout out to Auburn Police for the multicultural service desk initiative. This free service is one of the best things I’ve read about in a while.
Read on in the community news section for more information.
As always, thanks for reading.
Norman.
Are you running an event or have news that could benefit the community? Maybe you have a local business and would like to partner with us. Shoot me an email: [email protected]
🗓️ Today’s Edition
🪧 Community News
Multicultural Service Desk in Auburn
📺 Garage Sales
41 Berith Street Auburn
🔥 Events
Concerts and Festivals
Basketball
Showground Experiences
🦘 Australia on ❎
🪧 Community News
Via Auburn Police Area Command (Facebook)
👮 Multicultural Service Desk in Auburn
Auburn Police in concert with Cumberland City Council have launched a multicultural service desk initiative in Auburn.
The free service is designed to deliver real value to non English speakers and provide clearer guidance to access essential services including housing, domestic violence support and mental health.
Appointments are not required.
The multicultural service desk runs 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm Monday to Friday at Auburn Town Hall, 1 Susan Street Auburn.
📺 Garage Sales
Today’s new section is for local garage sales. If we know about an upcoming garage sale we’ll include it in its own section separate from events.
If you’re running a garage sale, advertise it for free by emailing me at [email protected]
Be sure to include the address, date and time.
41 Berith Street Auburn
🕘 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Saturday 17 Jan and Sunday 18 Jan
🎵 Concerts & Festivals 🪩
DATE | Event | VENUE | TICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|
Fri 16 Jan | The Lumineers | Qudos Bank Arena | |
Sat 24 Jan | HTID | Sydney Showground | |
Sun 25 Jan | Meltdown Festival 2026 | Sydney Showground | |
Fri 6 Feb | One Republic | Qudos Bank Arena |
🏀 Sydney Kings Games 🏀
DATE | Vs. | VENUE | TICKETS |
|---|---|---|---|
Thu 22 Jan | JackJumpers | Qudos Bank Arena | |
Sun 25 Jan | Adelaide 36ers | Qudos Bank Arena | |
Thu 29 Jan | Illawarra Hawks | Qudos Bank Arena |
🔥 Sydney Showground Events 🔥
EXPERIENCE | VENUE | TICKETS |
|---|---|---|
Balloon Story | Fever Pavilion | |
Machu Pichu: Journey to the Lost City | Fever Pavilion | |
Horizon of Khufu | Fever Pavilion | |
Life Chronicle | Fever Pavilion | |
Bubble Planet | Paddington Pavilion | |
The Last Stronghold | Fever Pavilion |
This table contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, the LAB Newsletter earns commission at no additional cost to you.
🎈 Community Events
Check out events and things to do for this upcoming weekend and the next.
If you’re running an event, reach out to [email protected] or reply directly and I may be able to include it this section.
🦖 DinoFest at Olympic Park (Families/Kids under 9)
📍 Blaxland Riverside Park, Olympic Park
🕥 10:30 am - 12:00 pm & 🕐 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm, until 1 FebMeet the whole herd – walking Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Spinosaurus, Ankylosaur, Pachycephalosaurs, T-Rex and adorable baby dinos
One ticket, heaps included – dinosaur encounters, dino dig, tattoos, feel-a-fossil activities + a 30-stop life-size Dino Trail
Dino Rangers bring it to life with fun facts, myth-busting and some very questionable prehistoric jokes
Perfect for families with kids under 9 – under 2 free, plus coffee & icecream vans
For further information including tickets check the event page
🫙 Newington Pop Up Markets (All Ages)
📍 Newington Marketplace
🕘 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Every 3rd Saturday (17 Jan)
Monthly market stall event with several vendors
Experience fine foods, Jewellery and homewares
Kids activities
2 Hours FREE parking
For more information including how to run your own stall visit: Newington Marketplace
🧺 Celebrating 125 Years of Federation (Families)
📍 Granville Memorial Park, Granville
🕙 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 17 JanLive Music, Free BBQ and picnic zone
Creative activities for all ages
‘One Cumberland, Many Stories’ historic exhibition
For more information check the Cumberland City Council website
🎉 School Holiday Wrap Up Party (Kids 5 and over)
📍 Auburn Town Hall
🕑 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Thursday 22 Jan (Arrive 10 minutes early)Library summer holiday wrap up party!
Games, music, dancing and glow in the dark excitement
For children 5 and over, all participants must be accompanied by an adult
Book your free tickets at trybooking.com
🎬 Movie Marathon: Lord of the Rings (Families)
📍 Reading Cinemas Auburn, Red Yard Parramatta Road
🕙 10:00 am - Midnight Saturday 24 JanRelive the cinematic experience of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy
All 3 films, extended cuts shown in succession across 14 hours
30 minute breaks in between films
Book your tickets on the Reading Cinemas website
🇦🇺 OzFest Multicultural Australia Day (Families)
📍 Wyatt Park Lidcombe
🕛 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday 26 Jan
Celebrate Australia Day among the many cultures of our local area
Food, music, arts, crafts and cultural display
Vegetarian/Vegan friendly options available
Check the event page for further information
🇦🇺 Australia Day Celebration 2026 (Families)
📍 Holroyd Gardens Merrylands
🕔 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday 26 JanFireworks display 8:50 pm
Featuring food stalls and trucks, live music, cultural performances and movie screenings
Check the event page for further information
🎈 The Big Bounce Australia (All Ages)
📍 Sydney Olympic Park
20 Feb - 1 MarEnjoy a full 3 hour session in biggest and craziest inflatable touring event in the world
Multiple attractions including the world’s biggest jumping castle, the Giant (obstacle course) and several playgrounds and arenas
DJ music and food trucks on site
Children 3 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult
Tickets ranges from $40-55. For more information and booking, visit The Big Bounce Australia
🦘 Australia on ❎
Find out what they’re saying about us.
Quick interesting posts on X.com featuring Australia or its people.
source: X.com
Context: A notable comic writer posted this amusing image as part of their “15 seconds of research (on countries)” series.
