Inner West Whispers – 289
Abla’s folds – 94 problems but gentrification ain’t one – Uni-lateral win • Abla’s Patisserie in Dulwich Hill has shut down. The iconic Lebanese sweets emporium has left the building (on New Canterbury Road) with […]
Opinion
Rant: I’m a digital native, get me out of here
I’m a digital native. Get me out of here. Hi. I am a millennial. I like technology and stuff. I sleep next to my phone and I wake to Facebook. But you know what? I […]
Your say: will we switch to renewable energies?
Do you think we will make the switch to using mostly renewable energies? “I wish we would do it, but I’m doubtful.” Nicolle, Petersham “Well, eventually I think it will happen but not right now. […]
Rant: Skirting around the feminist pickle
Who are these twenty-something feminists who make their own circle skirts? Germaine and my generation have worked hard to pave the way so you DON’T have to sew, pickle, knit, bake tarts or bejewel thrifted […]
Righteous rightie – 288
A tumescent Righteous Rightie waxes lyrical about the possibilities thrown up by a right-wing riposte to GetUp! Dear RR – Sadly, many Inner Westies are fellow travellers with GetUp!, that cultural Marxist collective devoted to […]
Inner West Whispers – 288
Local gossip, rumour, hearsay and unsubstantiated fact… Gelato wars – Marrickville Mauler – Don’t mention the memorial • The big M of gelato is coming to the Inner West. Yes, finally Messina Gelato will be […]
Bay Bitch: Hooked In
Opposite Nield Park I spied three fisherman casting their lines right over the path of the sportsters. It looked like they were trying to use them as bait! I was touched they were engaged in […]
Your say: Olympic favourites
Is there any part of the Olympics you particularly look forward to? “I like the swimming, plus the opening and closing ceremonies.” Tony, Stanmore “Oh, I haven’t really thought about it! But I do like […]
Rant: Balmain pooches face pub prohibition
Canine companions are no longer welcome in Balmain pubs After trudging futilely around for hours in the Inner West searching for a new home, we were in need of a little respite. Our stoic Jack […]
Latte Leftie – 287
Dear LL – I’m not sure what to do about Hanson 2.0. Of course, my go-to position would be that although I am a ferocious warrior for free speech I have no tolerance for hate […]