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Harris Farm Markets Launches Pacific Square Store in Maroubra

Photo Credit: Harris Farm Markets/Facebook

Harris Farm Markets has opened a new store in Maroubra, with the retailer launching its latest location inside Pacific Square Shopping Centre.

New Store Opens in Maroubra

The Harris Farm Markets store officially opened on 4 December 2025 at Pacific Square Shopping Centre, Maroubra. The opening marked the arrival of the retailer in the beachside suburb, welcoming shoppers to a new fresh food destination.

The Maroubra opening is one of several new stores launched by Harris Farm Markets in 2025, following openings in Dural, Marrickville and Miranda.

Fresh Food and Grocery Range

The Maroubra store offers a selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables, alongside everyday groceries and pantry staples. The store brings together fresh produce and food items in a market-style setting.

Shoppers can also access a wide cheese range featuring local and international options, as well as a curated selection of premium pre-packed meats and charcuterie.

Harris Farm Maroubra — *Photo Credit: Harris Farm Markets/Facebook*

Sustainability and Local Products

Sustainability remains a focus at the Maroubra store through the continued use of the Imperfect Picks range. This includes fruit and vegetables that may not meet cosmetic standards but are suitable for consumption, helping reduce food waste while supporting Australian farmers.

The store also stocks artisan and gourmet products made by local suppliers, with an emphasis on products produced without artificial colours.

fresh food Maroubra — *Photo Credit: Harris Farm Markets/Facebook*

Opening Activities and Early Feedback

To mark the opening, Harris Farm Markets Maroubra ran in-store specials and hosted tastings from selected suppliers. Early feedback shared on social media reflected positive reactions from customers, with comments welcoming the new store and noting its size and product range.

Looking Forward

With the Maroubra store now open, Harris Farm Markets adds another location to its growing network across Sydney suburbs, offering fresh produce, grocery items and sustainability-focused initiatives at Pacific Square.

Published 15-Dec-2025

New Return and Earn Machine Opens at Pacific Square Maroubra

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A new Return and Earn machine has opened at Pacific Square in Maroubra, expanding recycling access for residents with the suburb’s 10th local return point.

Recycling Expansion in Maroubra

Randwick residents now have additional access to container recycling with the launch of a new Return and Earn machine at Pacific Square, Maroubra. The machine is located in the underground carpark on level B1, section G, at 737 Anzac Parade. It is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Maroubra recycling — *Photo Credit: Return and Earn*

Growing Network in Randwick

The Pacific Square site is the 10th return point in the Randwick area. Local residents have already recycled more than 125.3 million eligible bottles, cans and cartons through existing locations since the program’s introduction.

Statewide Results and Options

Since the launch of Return and Earn in December 2017, more than 14 billion eligible containers have been returned across New South Wales. Over $1.4 billion has been refunded. At the Maroubra machine, users can opt to receive their refund via printed Coles voucher or e-voucher. They can also have it transferred directly to a bank or PayPal account using the Return and Earn app.

Return and Earn Maroubra — *Photo Credit: Return and Earn*

Support for Charities and Community Groups

Refunds can also be donated to nearly 400 charities listed on the app, including Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. Since 2017, the program has raised more than $82 million for charities and community groups through donations and hosting fees.

Broader Impact of the Scheme

Return and Earn is part of the NSW Container Deposit Scheme, designed to reduce litter and promote recycling. More than 40 million containers are returned across the network each week. To date, the scheme has achieved a 73 per cent reduction in drink container litter and diverted over 1.19 million tonnes of material from landfill.

Published 18-Aug-2025

NSW Measles Case Now Recovering, Had Visited Pacific Square Maroubra and 3 Other Venues Whilst Infectious

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NSW’s first confirmed measles case since February 2020 has now been found to no longer be contagious. The person has been infectious for a week and visited several venues during that time including Pacific Square in Maroubra.

NSW Health said that the person who contracted the disease is in their 50s and was infected whilst travelling in Asia, but developed the symptoms after returning to Sydney.

The person who had been infectious for a week before developing symptoms had visited St Andrew’s Catholic Church Malabar for mass (4 September 2022, 10.30 am), Tyree Energy Building, University of NSW (6 September, all day), University of NSW’s Lounge Restaurant (6 September, 12.15 pm to 2 pm) and Pacific Square Maroubra (7 September, 9 am to 11 am).

Since becoming unwell the person has spent time in the following locations while infectious:
• St Andrew’s Catholic Church Malabar for mass, Sunday 4 September at 10.30am
• Tyree Energy Building, University of NSW on Tuesday 6 September (all day)
— NSW Health (@NSWHealth) September 13, 2022

The person, however, has now been reported to be no longer infectious and is already recovering at home after being reported to be isolated in hospital last 13 September 2022.

There were no secondary infections detected following the incident. But whilst NSW Health said that the locations where the infected person had visited do not pose an ongoing risk, people who may be susceptible to measles and were also present at the said locations are urged to be on alert for possible symptoms until 24 September 2022.

Those who are considered to be susceptible to measles are the people who never had two-lifetime doses of the measles vaccine, have a confirmed history of measles infections, or have a weakened immune system.

“If you develop symptoms, please call ahead to your GP to ensure you do not wait in the waiting room with other patients,” Dr McAnulty said.

Dr McAnulty also highlighted the importance of measles immunisation as “maintaining high rates” of immunisation within the community “reduces the risk of measles being imported into Australia by returned travellers.” She furthered that through herd immunity, the spread of the virus locally, once it is introduced, is reduced.