🌟 Editor's Note

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Tomorrow is Halloween and while I sometimes cringe seeing spooky decorations in Woolies each year I understand that the other half is about the kids, of which I have a couple of my own.

As a small nod to the festivities my Labradors in this newsletter also get into the “spirit” of Halloween (sorry).

This weekend is full of plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy and your plan is practically sorted:

  • Friday night Halloween Disco for the kids at the Carnarvon Golf Club

  • Early Saturday morning workout with Rob 7:00am -7:45am

  • History Unbound/Cars and Culture Sydney 9:00am - 5:00pm

  • Diwali Street Festival until 10pm

  • Sleep in until Sunday 8:30am

  • 2 Feet and heartbeat 9:00am

  • Diwali Street Festival Night 2 until 8pm

That’s 5-6 things you can do this weekend for FREE, all within a 30 minute train ride from Lidcombe.

Enjoy your day, and continue to support local.

Are you running an event or have news that could benefit the community? Shoot us an email: [email protected]

🗓️ Today’s Edition

🚀 Community News

  • Snap rally in Minister Kamper’s electorate of Rockdale

🔥 Events

  • Community Events

  • Upcoming Concerts

  • Sydney Showground Events

🚀 Community News

Snap rally in Minister Kamper’s electorate of Rockdale

  • Community members are taking their opinions to Rockdale, urging Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper to listen.

  • 🪧 The rally takes place tomorrow at noon in Rockdale and is organised by LABRAG (Lidcombe, Auburn, Berala Residents Action Group).

  • 🗣 A petition of 10,000 signatures was submitted by member for Auburn, Lynda Voltz and is currently awaiting debate in the Legislative Assembly Nov 13.

🎈 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] and we may be able to include it this section.

This Weekend

🏃‍♂ Health and Fitness with Rob

  • Location: 📍 Coleman Park, Berala

    🕕 Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays: 6:00 am – 6:45 am

    🕖 Saturdays: 7:00 am – 7:45 am

  • 💪 Mix of hybrid and strength training sessions for all fitness levels.

  • ⚡ Focus on improving fitness, strength, overall health, and weight loss.

  • 🥗 Includes nutritional advice to help track personal goals.

  • 🎟️ First session is free for new participants.

  • 📞 Call Rob on 0413008107 for more information.

🎃 CGC Kids Halloween Disco

  • Location:📍Carnarvon Golf Club, 65-95 Nottinghill Road, Lidcombe

    Friday 31 Oct, Doors open 5:55pm

  • 🧙 Bring the kids in their halloween costumes for some spooky fun. Dancing, games, prizes, lolly bags and more.

  • 🚉 19 minutes walk from Lidcombe station.

  • Buy tickets here. Tickets include a kids meal and drink. Adults don’t need a ticket but should contact the organiser on 9649 6255 to book a table.

📽 The Twilight Saga: The Marathon

  • Location:📍Reading Cinemas, Red Yard, Auburn

    Saturday 1 Nov, 10:30am - 11:00pm

  • 🐺 Rekindle your inner wolf (or inner bat if that’s your team) and sink your fangs into this massive 5 movie marathon running Saturday in Auburn Red Yard.

  • 🦇 The Twilight Saga based on the Stephanie Meyer book series, was first released November 2008. A new film was released with each passing year, concluding the series by November 2012.

  • 💰 The cinematic series grossed 3.36b worldwide.

  • All 5 films will be shown in sequence with 10-15 minute intermissions between.

  • For more information and tickets, check the Reading Cinemas website.

🚘 Cars & Culture Sydney

  • Location: 📍 Olympic Blvd, Sydney Olympic Park

    Saturday 1 Nov, 9:00am onwards

  • 🚗 Cars & Culture Sydney – Motor Culture Australia’s signature nationwide car show celebrating every style, from Hot Rods to JDMs, Classics, 4x4s, and Bikes.

  • 🎶 Enjoy live DJ sets, food trucks, coffee vendors, trade stalls, and exclusive MCA merch + freebies.

  • 🎟️ Hunt for the Golden Ticket worth $20,000, plus take part in the charity raffle with great prizes.

  • 🏁 Expect double the space, double the cars, and a massive display car drive-out to wrap up the day.

  • 🚉 14 minutes walk from Olympic Park station.

  • For more information check the Facebook event listing here.

📖 History Unbound Festival

  • Location: 📍 Parramatta Town Hall, 182 Church Street Parramatta
    Saturday 1 Nov - Sunday, 2 Nov 9:00am - 5:30pm

  • 📚 Enjoy workshops, book clubs, panel discussions, and even the quirky Historic Heads parlour game.

  • ✍️ Meet authors, pitch ideas, and explore how history shapes today’s stories at this unforgettable literary event.

  • 🚉 15 minutes walk from Parramatta station.

  • For more information check the City of Parramatta Council website.

🕯 Diwali Festival 2025

  • Location: 📍 Station Street, Wentworthville
    Saturday 1 Nov 5:00pm - 10:00pm

    Sunday, 2 Nov 1:00pm - 8:00pm

  • 🔥 Join the festival of light for this family friendly evening outing.

  • 🎵 There will be a stage for live music and dance.

  • 🍛 Market stalls and pop up vendors serving the flavours of South Asia and an abundance of cultural activities (Henna, lamp crafting, photo booths to name a few)

  • 🚉 6 minutes walk from the Wentworthville station.

  • For more information check the Cumberland City Council website.

💗 2 Feet and a Heartbeat

  • Location: 📍 Wentworth Common, Sydney Olympic Park
    Sunday, 2 Nov 9:00am
    👣 Walk options: 4km or 8km

  • 🚶‍♀️ Walk 4km in honour of the 4 lives lost each week to childhood-onset heart disease, or 8km for the 8 babies born daily with a heart defect.

  • 💖 Supports families and children living with childhood-onset heart disease (CoHD).

  • 🧺 Enjoy a post-walk BBQ, picnic, games and family-friendly activities.

  • 🌳 Beautiful outdoor setting with playgrounds, sandpits, flying fox, bike paths and shaded areas.

  • 🚉 23 minutes walk from the Olympic Park station.

  • For more information check twofeetheartbeat.org.au

Next Weekend

🧩 Newington Buy Swap Sell (Puzzles)

  • Location: 📍 Rivers Edge Church, Unit 7, 2 Holker St, Newington – with free parking, kids play area, and no stairs for easy access.

    Saturday 8 Nov, 10:30am - 12:30pm

  • 🎉 Held on Garage Sale Trail Day, bringing plenty of new buyers and visitors.

  • 🔁 Enjoy a huge swap table, mini speed comp, and a fun Reverie raffle.

  • 🚗 Travel by car recommended.

  • For more information check the Facebook event listing here.

Upcoming Concerts

DATE

ARTIST

VENUE

TICKETS

Sat 1 Nov

TWICE

QUDOS Bank Arena

Sun 2 Nov

TWICE

QUDOS Bank Arena

Tue 4 Nov

Jelly Roll

Qudos Bank Arena

Fri 7 Nov

Oasis

Accor Stadium

Sat 8 Nov

Oasis

Accor Stadium

Mon 10 Nov

Ricky Martin

Qudos Bank Arena

Sat 15 Nov

Metallica

Accor Stadium

🔥 Sydney Showground Events

UNTIL

EXPERIENCE

VENUE

TICKETS

30 Nov 2025

Horizon of Khufu

Fever Pavilion

30 Nov 2025

Life Chronicle

Fever Pavilion

30 Nov 2025

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel

Fever Pavilion

31 Dec 2025

Bubble Planet

Paddington Pavilion

1 Jan 2026

The Last Stronghold

Fever Pavilion

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