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Marrickville Return and Earn Depot Opens
A new Return and Earn depot in Marrickville makes recycling easier, allowing locals to return large volumes of bottles and cans while supporting charities and sustainability.

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Henson Park Completes $20M Makeover
Henson Park’s $20 million upgrade is complete, delivering improved seating, accessibility, female-friendly change rooms and new community facilities in Marrickville.

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Marrickville Road’s Fading Mosaics
Discover the story behind Marrickville Road’s Footpath Stories mosaics and why the beloved community artworks are deteriorating despite calls for restoration.

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Sydney Street Choir
The Sydney Street Choir uses music, camaraderie and support to empower people facing homelessness, isolation and hardship, building connection and hope through song.

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Feb 18


Crown Sydney, The City's Tallest Building
Once fiercely opposed, Crown Sydney has become the city’s tallest building and a defining landmark, blending bold architecture, controversy, and luxury on the harbour’s edge.

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Feb 18


Rosherville Reserve Upgrades
Mosman Council is planning a low-impact upgrade of the Rosherville Reserve playground, with construction scheduled from August to December 2026.

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Feb 10


Local Artist: Happy Decay
Inside Happy Decay’s creative practices and mission to bring colour, joy and meaning to public spaces right across Sydney. By Gerii Pleitez Happy Decay’s work transforms everyday spaces into places of imagination and connection. Known for creating playful, immersive murals that invite viewers to slow down and look closer. Their practice is driven by curiosity, humour and a deep respect for community. From large-scale public artworks in local neighbourhoods to collaborations
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Feb 10


Sydney's Best Christmas Lights
There is no shortage of Christmas lights right across Sydney, here’s our handy guide to help you find Sydney's best Christmas lights.

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Dec 18, 2025


The Girls & Boys Brigade
Support The Girls & Boys Brigade, providing a safe, nurturing space for Surry Hills children and teens for over 140 years. Programs include education, recreation, life skills, and trauma-informed care. Donate or get involved today.

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Dec 10, 2025


The Bookshop Bids Farewell
After 43 years as a safe haven for Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community, The Bookshop on Oxford Street will close on December 24, 2025. From its origins in the early 80s to its role as a cultural anchor through crisis and celebration, the store’s legacy still looms large.

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Dec 3, 2025


Joy Statue Returns to Sydney
After almost 30 years, the Statue of Joy has finally returned to East Sydney. The bronze replica celebrates the legacy of sex workers and the community campaign that pushed for her homecoming, tracing her journey from controversy to cultural recognition.

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Dec 3, 2025


Baz Luhrmann’s Grand Abode Sells
Baz Luhrmann’s former Darlinghurst mansion, the grand 1880s estate known as Iona, has sold for $37.5 million after a tense four-hour private bidding battle. Discover the property’s rich history, lavish features and the upgrades made by its most recent owners.

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Dec 3, 2025


The Spot's $6.3M Makeover
The revitalisation marking a fresh chapter for Randwick’s historic neighbourhood hub - The Spot. By Lucy Pearson The Spot, beloved for its eclectic charm, rich heritage and bustling dining scene, is set to undergo a major transformation. Randwick Council has endorsed a $6.3 million plan to revitalise the precinct, known to locals for its cultural vibrancy and village feel. Located in central Randwick at the junction of St Paul’s Street and Perouse Road, The Spot is an area sh

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Nov 25, 2025


Waves For Wellness (WOW)
WOW, a not-for-profit on a mission to improve mental health, are bringing a free, 8-week surf therapy program to Bondi. Mental health challenges are more common than ever, affecting people from all walks of life. Anxiety, depression and stress are realities for many Australians, yet access to effective, affordable, and engaging support remains limited. To tackle this growing problem, Waves of Wellness (WOW) was born - a not-for-profit mental health surf therapy organisation.

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Nov 24, 2025


XtraClubs Marrickville
XtraClubs Is Launching In Marrickville and “Affordable-Luxury” Has Never Looked So Good After huge success in Bondi and Green Square, XtraClubs , Australia’s first self-service, tech-enhanced wellness brand, is expanding to Marrickville this December. Set to open December 8, 2025, XtraClubs is transforming how Australians recover, recharge and relax. Once reserved for elite athletes - saunas, steam rooms and ice baths are now becoming part of everyday wellness, and XtraClub

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Nov 9, 2025


Beyond Best Before Reopens Newtown
Beyond Best Before has reopened at a new King Street location in Newtown, offering more rescued food, bigger shelves, and the same mission to fight food waste and make sustainable shopping accessible.

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Oct 30, 2025


Adam Vernon: Mosman’s Trusted Agent
Meet Adam Vernon, Principal of Vernon Partners and one of Mosman’s most respected real estate agents.

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Oct 27, 2025


Mosman Grants Support Community
Mosman Council has awarded $70,051 in Community Grants to support 22 local projects that promote inclusion, creativity, wellbeing, and environmental action.

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Oct 27, 2025


Big Changes Arrive With New Mosman Planning Laws
NSW’s new Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy is reshaping Mosman, sparking concern over heritage, density, and council planning control.

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Oct 24, 2025


Mosman Festival Unites Community
Celebrate Mosman’s spirit with the HMAS Penguin Freedom of Entry parade and Whale Song at Headland Park, part of the Festival of Mosman.

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Oct 13, 2025
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