Nicho St Halloween Festival
School showcases creative and community spirit in response to challenges in the time of COVID. Nicholson Street Public School in East Balmain is best known for its annual Halloween fete, now in what would be […]
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History on our Doorstep
While we are in lockdown, Sydney residents can still explore their own city – and its history, Winsor Dobbin reports. It has been 75 years since the end of World War II with many stories […]
A bigger fish (market) to fry
Sydney Fish Market at Blackwattle Bay will have a whole new look with the New South Wales Government approving final plans for a revitalisation project. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the green light paves the way for […]
New Hotel Unveiled
The (outer) inner west is getting its first international hotel, Winsor Dobbin reports. Inner west residents have always had to pop into the city for an international hotel experience. Soon they will be able to head […]
Family Spirit
Meet the family team behind a spirits success story. Winsor Dobbin reports. It was pure chance that farming couple Stephen Beale and Rosemary Smith got into the distilling business. In 2016, one of their daughters, Phillipa, […]
Covid-19 and Kids
Explaining Covid-19 to kids can be simplified with metaphors and role-playing “what if” scenarios. Children generally respond well to openness, direct discussion and well-informed answers (with a huge dose of patience). It is important for […]
Free Movie Screening, Codgers
The Aussie film Codgers will screen at City of Canada Bay history Museum on Saturday 22nd February 2020 as part of Seniors week. The original play, written by Don Reid, was adapted into a feature […]
Fitness Fundraiser
What better way to spend your Sunday afternoon than moving your body and becoming part of a great cause! Join a wonderful group of women for a fitness fundraising bonanza at Rozelle Neighbourhood Centre with all proceeds […]
Christmas Breakfast for the lonely
Christmas is a wonderful time of year, but for some in our community, it can also be a lonely time. More than 2 million Australians will feel socially isolated during this festive period, research commissioned by The […]
School supports wildlife in fire crisis
Kids and teachers of Nicholson Street Public School, Balmain East, have created a fundraising day to do their bit for the current bushfire crisis. Just like other local school kids, the children at Nicholson Street “Nicho” […]