A crumbling 1850s Victorian-era cottage in Balmain fetched $2.68 million at auction this morning. There were five bidders for the uninhabitable offering. The much-publicised two-bedroom, 452-square metre offering at 3 James Lane, Balmain East boasts […]
Marrickville goes fair trade Hot off establishing themselves as a solar-powered, carbon-neutral community, Marrickville Council is now seeking to become a Fair Trade Council after a unanimous endorsement on July 15th. The Fair Trade Association […]
When the cruise ship terminal was relocated from the tourist precinct of Darling Harbour to the high density residential area of Balmain/White Bay it brought many problems to the surrounding community. The incidence of health […]
First-time finalists Breathing Colours Gallery could soon be taking home the award for Best Specialised Business in the Inner West, and have their talented artists, staff and loyal customers to thank for the nomination… How […]
Balmain Mechanical Repairs, famous within the community for being one of the last “true, local garages” in this area, has been an Inner West favourite since opening its doors back in 2007. After winning the […]
Froyo (that’s frozen yoghurt for any of you who are not up with the lingo) has taken off in Australia in a big way recently, with four new stores opening up in the Inner West […]
One plus two equals great art If you haven’t yet had the chance to saunter into one+2 studios then now is the time. Housing an array of emerging and established artists, the studio is a […]
Every year the Nicholson Street Public School P&C presents their annual Halloween Festival to raise money for the school, with the event attracting witches and goblins from all over the Inner West. Read on to […]
5 McDonald Street, Balmain Your emotional attachment and pride of ownership are guaranteed from the time you step into this charming two-storey terrace home on an 84m2 parcel of land. As you enter the home […]
Well-known Balmain publican, Maureen Thornett, reached her 25th year in business at The Royal Oak this month, and she’s still going strong. Here she chats to Ciao about the secrets to her success. What’s the […]