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Where Belonging Begins
Strengthening Communities and Discovering the everyday neighbourhood assets. What does it take to build an inclusive and welcoming space for everyone in your local community, with no one left behind? Join community development leader Cormac Russell, coming all the way from Ireland, for an inspiring and practical one-day workshop exploring how stronger, more connected communities are built from the inside out. This is a rare opportunity to spend a day learning from an internat

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Jul 24


What's On - Newtown
Looking for things to do in Newtown? Discover the best theatre, live music, food, nightlife and local events happening across Newtown, Enmore and nearby suburbs.

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Jul 22


Vale Mouse: Farewell to Newtown’s Beloved Theatre Cat
Remembering Mouse, the beloved theatre cat who spent more than a decade welcoming actors, volunteers and audiences at New Theatre in Newtown.

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Jul 22


Newtown and Enmore’s Record Shops
Discover the Newtown and Enmore record stores keeping vinyl culture alive, from crate-digging and DJ nights to rare finds and carefully curated collections. Explore Sydney’s thriving Inner West vinyl revival.

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Jul 22


Inner West is Very Dense
The Inner West is Australia's fifth most densely populated council area, with more than 5,400 residents per square kilometre. Discover the latest population, housing, diversity and demographic insights from the 2021 Census.

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Jul 15


Inside the Creative World of Artist James Powditch
Award-winning Inner West artist James Powditch reflects on 30 years of creativity, his acclaimed portrait of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and how Marrickville's industrial past continues to inspire his distinctive artistic style.

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Jul 15


Vale Professor Richard Scolyer: Marrickville Hero Who Changed Cancer Treatment Forever
The world-renowned melanoma researcher leaves an extraordinary legacy of courage, compassion and life-saving medical breakthroughs. Professor Richard Scolyer was a world-renowned melanoma pathologist whose groundbreaking work saved countless lives. A proud member of the Marrickville community, Scolyer's remarkable career was defined not only by scientific excellence but also by extraordinary courage during his own battle with an aggressive brain cancer. Born in Tasmania, Scol

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Jul 9


Meet Luke Player: The Artist Behind the Beer, Footy & Food Festival 2026 Poster
Celebrated Australian illustrator, Luke Player, shares the inspiration behind this year's iconic 10th anniversary artwork. With his vintage Australiana poster aesthetic, Luke Player couldn’t be more perfect as the designer for the Beer, Footy & Food Festival. Few artists capture the spirit, beauty, and unique character of Australian landscape and culture quite like Luke Player. Through bold colours, clean lines and a distinctly retro style, this multi-disciplined illustrator,

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Jul 6


Beer, Footy & Food Festival 2026: Marking 10 Year's at Henson Park
Sydney’s Beer, Footy & Food Festival returns to Henson Park, Marrickville for its 10-year anniversary - with rugby league, craft beer, street food and the iconic Henson Park Hill atmosphere.

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Jul 6


The Seal in Marrickville
A long nosed fur seal appears, and then disappears in the Cooks River, Marrickville

Alec Smart
Jul 3


Thierry Noir’s Colourful House in Surry Hills & Its Link to U2
A Surry Hills warehouse transformed by Berlin Wall artist Thierry Noir, linking Sydney street art with U2’s Achtung Baby era through one of the city’s most striking public artworks.

Alec Smart
Jul 1


St Ives Showground Scores a Century
St Ives Showground celebrates 100 year milestone by planting 100 native trees.

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Jun 29


Randwick vs Student Housing
Randwick Council has voted to stop new student accommodation developments, citing housing affordability and community balance concerns. The move could reshape housing in Kingsford and Kensington while sparking debate over the future of student living near UNSW.

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Jun 21


St Ives Shopping Village Sells for $450 Million
For the first time in over 40 years, St Ives Shopping Village has changed ownership, selling for $450 million. By Lucy Pearson One of Australia’s most tightly held retail assets has officially changed hands, with St Ives Shopping Village selling for $450 million in a landmark deal that marks the largest neighbourhood shopping centre transaction in Australian history. The acquisition sees property group, Iris Capital, enter the retail ownership market for the first time, purch

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Jun 19


The Wakehurst Parkway
Gridlock, ghosts and gore: the horrible history of one of Sydney’s most mysterious roadways, the Wakehurst Parkway. By ALEC SMART Wakehurst Parkway closed at Oxford Falls due to flooding around 'the bends' after heavy rains. Photo: Alec Smart Wakehurst Parkway is a 14km state-owned arterial road between Seaforth in the south and Narrabeen to the north on Sydney’s Northern Beaches that has a reputation for frequent congestion, its vulnerability to flooding, and also for being

Alec Smart
Jun 19


What's On St Ives
Your guide to the best theatre, food, entertainment and live music happening in St Ives and other nearby neighbourhoods. Weekly Local Events 💰 Lunch Specials 📍 Pymble Hotel 📅 Mon to Fri | 12-3pm Dig into these great-value lunch specials just down the road at Pymble Hotel. Every day of the week from 12–3pm, enjoy serious bang for your buck with five delicious options on offer. Choose from a cheeseburger with chips ($16), Caesar salad ($16), fish and chips with salad ($16)

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Jun 19


Balmoral’s Fig Trees Under Attack
Balmoral's beloved Fig Trees are falling victim In Sydney's controversial “tree wars” More on Mosman The towering Port Jackson figs lining Balmoral Beach are among Mosman’s most recognisable landmarks, providing shade for beachgoers, habitat for wildlife, and a green backdrop to one of Sydney Harbour’s most photographed stretches of foreshore. But over the past two years, the Balmoral's Iconic fig trees have repeatedly become targets in what experts and councils increasingly

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Jun 4


The Beer Footy & Food Festival
The Beer, Footy & Food Festival celebrates a decade on the hill at Henson Park, Saturday July 18th. Following a hugely successful weekend at North Sydney Oval in May, the Beer Footy & Food Festival is returning to its spiritual home at Henson Park on Saturday, July 18th, celebrating 10 years of beer, food, footy, and suburban chaos on one of Sydney’s most iconic hills. Over the past decade, the Beer Footy & Food Festival has grown from a local rugby league day, into one of Sy

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Jun 2


Wall to Wall Mural Art: Stacey Keating
Stacey Keating’s journey from New York City to Surry Hills, where the internationally recognised mural artist creates bold public art inspired by Sydney, street culture and Australian wildlife.

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May 11
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