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25.01.2022 Boomalli Aboriginal Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition by Luke Close during NAIDOC week.
25.01.2022 Congratulations on coming out I’m your fairy godmother. Coming out is hard and I have been sent here to help you through it.
24.01.2022 Azure Ryder believes that int he wake of COVID-19 this "pause was very needed in this world" because it has allowed everybody to take note and recognise "what is truely important."
24.01.2022 For a contemporary and outrageously fun dining experience, Dont Tell Aunty is not to be missed.
23.01.2022 City of Sydney councillor, Linda Scott, was elected as president of the Australian Local Government Association at the group's AGM tonight. She said taking on the role was an "honour".
23.01.2022 The winner of aMBUSH Gallery's poster exhibition, The National Hero’s Journey Art Prize, has been awarded to UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia student, Stella Evans.
22.01.2022 The Dendy Cafe Newtown in Newtown is right next to the Dendy Cinemas Newtown, earning its name as a result.
22.01.2022 Two protesters were arrested and eleven were fined at a rally in Sydney yesterday against a bill which would "outlaw" education about gender fluidity and diversity in NSW schools.
22.01.2022 Despite the NSW government's goal of boosting koala populations across the state, the koalas of Sydney's south west are under threat from competing Government objectives like increasing housing supply.
21.01.2022 Are you a young actor or actress looking to unleash your potential and excel in the performing arts industry? Follow in the footsteps of Hugh Jackman and begin your acting journey at Actors Centre Australia (ACA), who are now taking 2021 enrolments for their flagship program accredited by Torrens University Australia, Bachelor of Performing Arts (Stage and Screen). Commencing February 2021, over three inspirational years, those selected to participate in the Degree Program will experience a high-powered and practical acting program designed for high achievers. Visit https://bit.ly/2ZRAt0Q to apply. Applications close 30 October 2020.
20.01.2022 Councillors and MPs from across the political spectrum have signed an open letter from Saving Moore Park calling for the NSW Government to commit to ending on-grass parking at Moore Park.
20.01.2022 Step inside Newtowns 1989 Arcade Bar geek chic, boozy and a whole lot of fun.
20.01.2022 With a development application to raze and excavate a whole block of land on Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross is facing a "powerful and existential threat" not seen since the Green Bans and the Victoria Street wars of the 70s, says John Moyle.
19.01.2022 A NSW Court of Appeals decision overruling a ban on pets in one Darlinghurst apartment block sets a precedent which may have "far wider ramifications" for apartment owners and strata committees across the state.
19.01.2022 Months of alleged council in-fighting has culminated in CEO of the Inner-West, Michael Deegan, being placed on special leave and the end of his contract being negotiated. He was the third chief executive since the council amalgamated in May 2016.
18.01.2022 Hair On Darling is the name of the always busy Balmain hairdressing salon that has been named the Best Hairdresser of 2020.
18.01.2022 Plans for the controversial redevelopment of the Sirius building have been revealed. The proposal, currently on public exhibition, will transform the 79 public housing apartments, purpose built for residents displaced during the gentrification of the rocks, into 76 "boutique" luxury apartments.
17.01.2022 Cosmetic Tattooing Sydney specialises in permanent make-up, paramedical tattooing, plasma lift skin tightening, dermal needling, scalp micro-pigmentation and much more.
17.01.2022 The police response to a protest against funding cuts at the University of Sydney today has been slammed as "disturbing" and "violent". Footage shows protesters and observers, including a university law professor, being thrown to the ground by uniformed officers.
17.01.2022 The federal government’s approval of the expansion of the Brandy Hill Quarry in Port Stephens will have a "heartbreaking" effect on the area's biodiversity and koala population, writes Merrill Witt.
17.01.2022 It was a tumultuous week for the coalition government last week, with Nationals party leader John Barilaro threatening to go rogue in opposition to koala habitat protection legislation. After a party room meeting on Friday the coalition remains in tact, but support for the Nationals leader amongst the Liberals is thinning.
17.01.2022 It is said, you can ask a friend for anything except money. The Ensemble Theatre is presenting Money And Friends by David Williamson as a play reading directed by Mark Kilmurry.
17.01.2022 Australia has officially entered a recession for the first time in almost three decades and Sydney's economy has taken a blow as people abandon the city to work from home. What does the road to economic recovery look like?
17.01.2022 According to the Australian Institute of Criminology, the COVID-19 pandemic marked the "onset or escalation of violence and abuse" for many women. Today, the UN launched this years #16DaysOfActivism Campaign, which focuses on addressing violence against women during the ongoing pandemic.
16.01.2022 Head on in to Core Optique for the ultimate boutique optometrist experience.
16.01.2022 The second attempt to get a development application passed for the Bourbon block in Kings Cross is a poorly thought out "exercise in façadism" which will have a negative impact on the community for years, writes John Moyle.
15.01.2022 Cork & Canvas Sydney is an exciting and innovative way of learning how to paint that takes it to a whole new level. The rules are simple; bring a friend, a beverage and snack of your choice, and relax as you are guided through a step by step lesson.
15.01.2022 Broadway Sydney offers a one-stop place for all your shopping needs.
15.01.2022 In a petition launched today, 61 independent live music venues across the state are calling for a lifeline from the NSW Government. With COVID-19 restrictions hitting the industry hard, Save Our Stages NSW say that without support many venues are on the brink of closure.
14.01.2022 Destined to be one of the favourites at this year’s Italian Film Festival Presented by Palace this is a thought-provoking, poignant and life-affirming film.
14.01.2022 Former Thirsty Merc member Phil Stack returns to the live music stage at Mary's Underground this week to showcase his new solo album.
13.01.2022 Nearly two thirds of people get their news from Facebook but the platform is making it harder for legitimate news organisations to have their public interest journalism seen. These changes hit smaller publications especially hard.
12.01.2022 Interested in developing your acting skills and getting tips from the worlds leading film and theatre creatives? The Actors Centre Australia have just announced a suite of online masterclasses. Taking place this September November, the online masterclasses will provide participants with, industry knowledge and practical tools to take their abilities to the next level. For more information on the Masterclasses head to www.actorscentreaustralia.com.au/online-masterclasses-aca.
11.01.2022 The Law Council of Australia has expressed concern over an instrument created by the Minister of Home Affairs which could see ASIO's unparalleled detention powers which are due to expire be extended again.
10.01.2022 Bondi Rescue's Maxi reveals his plans for this Fathers Day and how his dad inspired his life changing career.
10.01.2022 It was Bar Italia that first introduced gelato to Sydney and during the summer months there are long queues outside waiting for a gelato fix.
10.01.2022 Established in 1979 as a book shop, Art On King has changed with the Newtown tides throughout its decades on King Street.
10.01.2022 The City of Sydney is encouraging people with disability and mental illness to help shape their disability inclusion action plan. Carers, disability workers and disability organisations are also invited to take part.
09.01.2022 A survey has revealed there are over 4200 affordable homes ready for construction in the greater Sydney area if the Federal Government includes a stimulus package for affordable housing in the October budget.
09.01.2022 Abacus Group, who own the Metro cinema in Potts Point, seem to believe restoring the historic building as a working theatre is an impossibility, writes John Moyle.
08.01.2022 The Business Chambers of Surry Hills and Darlinghurst are really working hard to come up with new ways to revitalise the local business community By reintroducing locals to their local.
08.01.2022 Under a plan discussed at last Fridays 2020 Sydney Summit, some of the city's laneways will close for traffic and open for dining and live performance in a bid to breathe new life into the CBD for summer.
08.01.2022 Your Sydney COVID-19 state of affairs: a boarding school in the Eastern suburbs has closed, the Bondi Bowling Club is named the worst venue to date for COVID-safe violations and the City Tattersalls Club on Pitt Street remains under investigation.
08.01.2022 The Genesian Theatre has recently announced that they will be changing locations from their iconic home of 65 years at Kent Street.
06.01.2022 The City of Sydney has released their vision for a new major public square near Central Station. Lord Mayor Clover Moore says Central Square will provide much needed public space to complement the proposed "Tech Central" technology precinct.
06.01.2022 The NSW Government has today released their "24-hour economy" strategy which they say will revitalise Sydney's nightlife in the wake of lockout laws and COVID-19 and diversify the city's night time economy.
06.01.2022 Protesters fined during a protest at the University of Sydney are crowdfunding to pay their dues. At last Wednesday's rally against funding cuts, nine protesters were hit with $1000 fines and one more was arrested and faces a $10,000 fine or up to six months in prison.
05.01.2022 Upgrade your weekend brunch to the Surry Hills Devon cafe on Devonshire Street.
05.01.2022 With COVID-19 restrictions preventing mass gatherings the School Strike 4 Climate looked very different this year. Today over 600 mini actions were held across the country calling on the government to invest in renewable energy, not gas.
05.01.2022 Do you have opinions to share? Is there something going on in your neighbourhood you want people to know about? City Hub and the Inner West Independent are on the lookout for more writers. While having a background in journalism helps, it’s not a necessity. All you need is written proficiency, a keen eye for stories and an interest in the local community. If this sounds like you, send an email with your story ideas and a little about yourself to [email protected] with the subject line RE: Writers Wanted.
05.01.2022 Whats the likelihood that a Nazi who committed war crimes against a woman in another country 15 years earlier ends up living just two blocks away from her?
04.01.2022 Nestled in the middle of Paddington, 10 William St is a small wine bar featuring a sprawling selection of local, national and international wine and spirits.
03.01.2022 Today the NSW Government announced a proposal to "renew" two social housing estates in the City of Sydney. But there's a catch, in an effort to "deconcentrate disadvantage" 70 percent of houses on the renewed estates will be private housing.
03.01.2022 This remarkable rural drama which is one of the most depressing yet significant films to emerge from France in recent years depicts the harsh realities of working on the land.
01.01.2022 Satirical feature film Spree highlights the extremes a young man goes to for popularity on social media and ultimately does for Uber passengers what Jaws did for seaside holidayers.
01.01.2022 Despite many much loved local performers losing out on work due to COVID-19 restrictions, Sydney's drag queens have been forgotten by the NSW Government's $50 million Rescue & Restart package for the arts sector.
