Your Say: challenges facing seniors
What is the major challenge facing local seniors? Loneliness. If you’re an independent person like me, you don’t want help but you need it. I’m an old hippie, so I want more art courses and […]
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Freedom from Youth
Age is still considered by many to be limiting, yet retirement often emerges as the most liberating period of life. Hannah Craft spoke to two Inner Westies who have embarked upon extraordinary journeys in their […]
What’s On – 279
12th Annual Sydney Comedy Festival It’s that time of year again – the Sydney Comedy festival is back, delivering over 200 comedic performances to have you clutching your sides and weeping with mirth. There are […]
Things we love – 279
While there has been a move to improve exercise initiatives for our local seniors (for example, the construction of senior-friendly exercise equipment in public parks), one of Ciao’s favourite programs is Marrickville Council’s Tai Chi […]
Roadtest: fitness for seniors
Getting your silver fox on and staying fit has never been so convenient, discovers Emma McConnell. Seniors Fitness Station Bay Run, Leichhardt Located alongside the picturesque Iron Cove and sporting the tagline ‘You’re Never […]
Depression-era Wisdom
The survival strategies used by past residents of the Inner West during the Great Depression illustrate that reducing your environmental footprint actually stems from being ruthlessly tight with your dosh. Who knew? Your grandma. Stop […]
Gigs guide – 279
Sunday 3rd April Magnus Rock’n’rollers Magnus are launching their album later this month and this gig will be a little taster of what is to come. These Sydneysiders love giving a rough and ready live […]
Inner Best: Humans of Newtown
After the worldwide success of Humans of New York, long-time Newtown resident Jo Wallace thought it was time somebody began documenting the weird and wonderful people of the Inner West. “I thought if I didn’t […]
Local news – 278
Easter fish markets extended easter trading hours The fishmongers at the Sydney Fish Market are currently preparing for their busiest day of the year, with more than 55,000 traders expected to come through the Markets […]
The Inner West’s Hipster Bandicoots
Levi Parsons unearths the Inner West’s newest underground subculture. It’s adorable. The Office of Environment and Heritage has partnered with the University of Sydney and Transport for NSW to establish an awareness program for some […]