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ALDI Ice Cream Truck Brings Summer Treats from 36 cents in Mosman

Mosman residents are in for a delightful surprise this summer as the ALDI Ice Cream Truck makes its way to Balmoral Reserve offering frozen treats starting at just 36 cents.

This special one-day event combines summer nostalgia with budget-friendly prices, giving the local community a chance to cool down without overspending on Thursday, 30 January.

ALDI Ice Cream Truck Rolls This Summer

Andrew King, ALDI Australia’s Buying Director, explained the motivation behind the initiative: “ALDI’s Ice Cream Truck is delivering extra sweet savings this summer, so Aussies can beat the heat without breaking the bank.”

The truck’s menu features favourites like the Summer Delight and Tropical and Rainbow Stackerz, with no treat priced over $1. And for those unable to visit the truck, the same products are available at ALDI stores.

Where to Find this Affordable Treat This Summer

The ALDI Ice Cream Truck will stop at these locations:

Sydney: Balmoral Reserve, Mosman | Thursday, 30 January, 11am–3pm
Melbourne: Green Point Reserve, Brighton | Sunday, 2 February, 11am–3pm
Sunshine Coast: Alexandra Heads Surf Life Saving Club | Saturday, 8 February, 11am–3pm

Proceeds Supporting a Worthy Cause

All sales from the truck will go to Camp Quality, ALDI’s charity partner, to support children with cancer and their families.

ALDI’s Budget-Friendly Ice Cream Range

Local residents can still enjoy these frozen treats by picking them up at ALDI stores, where they’re sold at the same low prices:

Milfina Mini Yogurt Sticks: 36c per serve ($4.99 for a 14 pack in ALDI stores)
Milfina Choc Coats: 40c per serve ($3.99 for a 10 pack in ALDI stores)
Milfina Spider Stix: 50c per serve ($4.99 for a 10 pack in ALDI stores)
Milfina Plat-A-Pop (Chocolate and Rainbow flavours): 62c per serve ($4.99 for an 8 pack in ALDI stores)
Milfina Stackerz (Tropical and Rainbow flavours): 62c per serve ($4.99 for an 8 pack in ALDI stores)
Milfina Jelli Pop: 83c per serve (4.99 for a 6 pack in ALDI stores)
Monarc Crowns Cone: 92c per serve ($3.69 for a 4 pack in ALDI stores)
Milfina Polar bar (Original and Cookies and Cream flavours): 95c per serve ($3.79 for a 4 pack in ALDI stores)
Milfina Summer Delight: $1 per serve ($5.99 for a 6 pack in ALDI stores)

Published 27-Jan-2025

Work on Major Upgrades for Taronga Zoo To Start Soon

Photo credit: Taronga Zoo Sydney/Google Maps

In a few months, construction will be underway for Taronga Zoo upgrades, to make the popular Mosman destination even more attractive to tourists.

Read: Conservation Society in Mosman to Build World’s First Platypus Sanctuary

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said the $16 million upgrade works to the Australia Precinct would include:

a canopy walk from which to view koalas
extensions to the kangaroo and wallaby “walkthrough experience”
underwater viewing of platypus
improvements to the nocturnal exhibition

The centrepiece of the proposed Taronga Park revamp will be the new Wildlife Hospital and Nutrition Centre, which will offer visitors and tourists new educational and wildlife experiences. It’s going to be three storeys and will feature rehabilitation facilities including a marine rescue unit, intensive care hub for marine turtles, surgery rooms, pathology labs, and necropsy rooms.

The zoo revamp will create almost 800 construction jobs and once completed, the Taronga Zoo’s development is expected to contribute over $16 million into the State’s economy.

Plans for Taronga Zoo (Photo credit: planning.nsw.gov.au)

“Taronga Zoo is one of Australia’s most iconic tourist destinations and this revamp will place greater emphasis on some of our nation’s most iconic animals,” Mr Stokes said.

Member for North Shore Felicity Wilson said the zoo is one of the most popular public spaces in NSW and this funding is great news for the local community and visitors alike.

“Our community is so proud to have Taronga Zoo in our local area and a revitalised Australia Precinct means greater focus on giving visitors the opportunity to interact with animals that are unique to Australia,” Ms Wilson said.

The project is expected to be completed by 2023. To stay updated about Taronga Zoo’s upgrades, visit https://taronga.org.au/.

About Taronga Zoo

Water bird enclosure at Taronga Zoo when it opened in 1916 (Photo credit: State Library of New South Wales)

Taronga Zoo first opened its doors in 1916 by Mr Le Soeuf, the Director, based upon contemporary models set in Europe and America. The landscaping preserved the natural features of the landscape and the housing requirements of the animals were constructed, where possible, to the prevailing rock and tree formations.

The Giraffe House was completed in 1923, the Aquarium in 1927, Floral Clock in 1928, Tahr Mountain in 1932 and the Tiger Pits in 1939. Under the directorship of Edward Hallstrom in the 1940’s – 1960’s several new exhibits were built including those for larger cats, koalas, apes and gorillas.

Read: Taronga Zoo Sydney Welcomes First Baby Koala in a Year

Taronga Zoo Sydney Welcomes First Baby Koala In A Year

Meet Humphrey, the latest addition to Taronga Zoo Sydney and the first joey to be born in the enclosure in over a year.

Humphrey, an 8-month old koala joey, was named after one of Taronga Zoo Sydney’s foundation members and key supporters, backing the zoo’s efforts towards conservation and threatened species work. The joey had emerged from his mother Willow’s pouch in February, a full 8 months after being born — a regular occurrence amongst koalas.

Despite having four other siblings, Humphrey is the first joey to be born at this famous tourist attraction in more than a year, after a series of devastating bushfires ravaged the koala population in 2019 and 2020. He is expected to remain with his mother until he turns a year old, after which he is expected to mature and become more independent.

Only eight months old, Humphrey is still too young to leave his mother’s side.
Photo credit: Facebook/Taronga Zoo Sydney

Given the recent bushfires, koalas have not fared well in the wild and their numbers continue to dwindle. As urban development continues to invade their natural habitat, koalas become more at risk. Recent events have already shown that they are in danger of being hit by cars and their natural habitats are adversely impacted by land clearings.

In order to keep koalas safe, people must stay alert whilst driving during dawn and dusk when koalas are most active. Donating to koala enclosures and using recycled products also helps the environment, which helps increase a koala’s odds of survival.

Taronga Zoo Sydney is located in Bradleys Head Rd, Mosman NSW 2088, open every day from 9:30AM to 5:00PM. For more details, visit their website. For any updates concerning special events, new additions to the zoo, and general information concerning wildlife and the zoo’s inhabitants, follow their social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.