neighbourhoodmediaMar 2311 minNewtown’s forgotten theatre-venuesBy ALEC SMART St George's Hall, 352 King St Newtown. Photo: Alec Smart Most people are aware of Newtown’s popular theatre venues, from...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 163 minLet's Bond Together!The bond you have with your rental journey is unbreakable. But not all relationships begin in marriage. People move for all sorts of...
neighbourhoodmediaMar 93 minKing Street Carnival – Lighting up the Inner WestBy JESSICA BAHR We spoke to the brains behind the new King Street Carnival festival, where music, local businesses and the food and...
neighbourhoodmediaDec 29, 20215 minTreading the Boards: theatre round-upBy ALEC SMART Neighbourhood Media’s guide to live theatre & concerts in central Sydney for January 2022. Happy New Year! All the best for...
neighbourhoodmediaSep 28, 20214 minSocial conscience outfittersBy Alec Smart The Social Outfit is not your typical high quality clothing manufacturer. Their humble store and creative space at 188 King...
neighbourhoodmediaSep 28, 20217 minMulga the artist – murals, not bicyclesBy ALEC SMART Mulga, aka Joel Moore, is a Sydney-based mural artist and illustrator who has undertaken a number of high-profile street...
neighbourhoodmediaSep 28, 20214 minWild about weeds!By ALEC SMART 2042 magazine caught up with Diego Bonetto, expert local forager, who hosts workshops on the gathering and use of wild...
neighbourhoodmediaAug 11, 20212 minKids Just Wanna Have Fun!Some cool sites to keep them busy when you’re busy.. Desperate to find a new distraction for my kids so I could attend an online meeting,...
maxrainerstaerkJun 28, 20211 minFiji Spice MarketIf you can’t stand the heat…you may be able to find something mild. But the reason most people walk into this store is to find that sauce...
neighbourhoodmediaJun 28, 20211 minAll Buttons Great and SmallOpened in 1989 by Lucy Godoroja, the store has grown from a humble haberdasher to a button cornucopia. There are over 14,000 buttons in...
neighbourhoodmediaJun 28, 20211 minJac - Pets of NewtownIntroducing the one and only Jac! This Australian Kelpie has been our resident pub pooch for 8 years. Jac is truly one of the locals and...
neighbourhoodmediaJun 28, 20212 minWhere do baby cucumbers come from? With urban development pushing rural industries to the city outskirts, people are now detached from the origins of their food. Community...
neighbourhoodmediaJun 28, 20211 minBao wow! When it come to delicious steamed buns, these guys bao to no one! Belly Bao takes this simple Chinese staple and makes it a ubiquitous...
neighbourhoodmediaMay 16, 20214 minRosie Rivette - Undressing Hollywood We took time out to catch up with Rosie Rivette, a local performer, model, and teacher, for a fascinating dive into the magical world of...
neighbourhoodmediaMay 16, 20212 minThe New Theatre - NewtownAs the oldest continuously producing theatre company in New South Wales, the New Theatre has seen its fair share of talent in its...
neighbourhoodmediaMay 13, 20212 minArtSeat Newtown - Public space for emerging artistsA public space providing emerging artists with an opportunity to showcase their work Inner West Council’s ArtSeat has been delighting,...
neighbourhoodmediaMay 12, 20212 minThe Newtown Blessing BoxSomething Good that Came out of COVID-19 Located on the Corner of Bedford Street and Station Street, you may have noticed a community...
neighbourhoodmediaApr 19, 20212 minFOUND BY LAURA - Human stories found on the groundFound By Laura is a personal collection of handwritten notes that have literally been found on the ground over sixteen years of...
neighbourhoodmediaApr 19, 20211 minMeets Jeff and Penelope - Pets of NewtownMY NAME IS JEFF and I’m a mini Bull Terrier’s living with my two mums and fur-sis Penelope the cat. Contrary to what people have heard...
neighbourhoodmediaApr 19, 20212 minNewtown Neighbourhood Centre - Newtopian OutreachWe caught up with Liz Yeo and Georgia Carter of Newtown Neighbourhood Centre this month and heard about their fantastic initiative, The...
neighbourhoodmediaJan 30, 20212 minThe Wild IndoorsWith Sydney’s inner west becoming more urbanised, apartment-living is on the rise and as a result, there’s been a spike in the popularity...
Mike HitchDec 10, 20202 minThe Italian Bowl - ReviewIt's never good to start a review with the word "rustic" and "family-friendly", but there are no better terms to describe the vibe of...
Alec SmartDec 10, 20203 minNew TheatreBy ALEC SMART The award-winning New Theatre at 542 King Street, Newtown, has an interesting history and is among Australia’s longest...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 19, 20202 minA school that always performs wellIf Newtown is a hub of creative expression then it’s only natural that one of Australia’s leading performing arts schools is located...
neighbourhoodmediaNov 2, 20202 minPlanning for your petsThose of you out there with pets will probably tear-up and the thought of your furry friend no longer being here. But have you ever...
Rita BratovichNov 2, 20203 minThe face behind Humans of NewtownCuriosity and compassion led this local observer to start an online platform and publish a book telling the unique stories from around...
Rita BratovichNov 2, 20203 minA piece of the Festival in your own backyardThis year Newtown locals are being invited to their own homes to celebrate Newtown Festival with a handful of special friends and loads...