Community Life – Ciao Magazine

Getting Street Smart with Street Libraries 

August 16, 2018

Written by Maria Zarro In a residential street in suburban Russell Lea stands a little blue curiosity on the side of the road. It appears to be out of character with its surroundings but close […]

Rozelle rail yards to be transformed

August 13, 2018

The former Rozelle rail yards are due to be transformed into 10 hectares of green space, which will include smokestacks, sports fields and recreational facilities. The precinct is planned as stage 3 of WestConnex, featuring […]

Development concerns in Abbotsford

August 13, 2018

Abbotsford Bay residents will be forced to defend their foreshore park into being turned into a driveway, under new development plans for an eight-storey building. Residents are concerned about the loss of public access to the […]

LPAC trains Asylum Seekers

August 2, 2018

The Inner West Council is training asylum seekers to become life guards as a new swim school is being used to help integrate new refugees into Australian waters. Three female Refugee Welcome Centre participants of […]

Balmain Bowlo to close?

August 2, 2018

Sydney’s oldest lawn bowls club in Balmain faces closure. The iconic Balmain Bowling Club may not reach its 150th milestone. Balmain Bowling Club has revealed it is facing cripplingly high rates and maintenance costs, as […]

Gould’s Books to reopen on King St’s south end

August 2, 2018

The Newtown institution will begin a new chapter after over 50 years of operation. The iconic left-wing bookstore has operated for more than five decades and faced closure last October after rental prices increased. Owner […]

DoSomething Day brings joy to Inner West

August 2, 2018

The annual celebration is a chance to shine a light on the small acts that make differences in people’s lives. Community members have given back to others, and spread kindness on the annual DoSomething Day, […]

$188,125 wage theft in Glebe

August 2, 2018

Fair Work Ombudsman recovers $188,125 in wages in Glebe Point Road crackdown. 176 eateries have been found guilty of wage theft in a major blitz by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) […]

Sustainability Awards

August 1, 2018

City of Canada Bay Sustainability Awards Dinner 2018 The Sustainability Awards are presented to businesses, community groups and individuals who have achieved economic, social or environmental progress in the City. Winners will be announces at […]

Powells Creek Open Day

August 1, 2018

Community open day at Powells Creek Reserve, end of Conway Ave, North Strathfield on Saturday 4 August 2018 from 10 am to 2 pm. All welcome, including pets and bikes! Powells Creek has been transformed […]