Village News
Skate park safety tips
A former Annandale North Public School student has shared a short video with some simple safety pointers for kids (and parents) heading to the local skate parks (link). He runs birthday parties and sports programs in the area and you can catch more about his story (here). (Source: Annandale 2038 Facebook Group)
Annandale traffic plan heads to final review
Annandale’s Traffic Management plan is set to review all community feedback and recommendations on Mon 8 Dec at 11am. Council has released the full Engagement Outcomes Report, the Parking Study and the Local Transport Forum report for residents to read ahead of the meeting. Anyone wishing to attend must register with Council by 3:30pm on Friday 5 December
Magic Lane celebrates boom in native bee species
Annandale’s “Magic Lane” is buzzing. Locals have now documented 19 species of native bees visiting the laneway’s plantings, a remarkable jump from the days when the area attracted little more than rats and European wasps. We’ve shared some of The Magic Lane’s incredible photos on Instagram, (here). (Source The ‘Magic Lane’ FB Group)
Mayor takes on state-wide role
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne has been elected President of Local Government NSW, the peak body representing councils across the state. More than 400 delegates voted at the annual conference, with Byrne receiving 66% of the primary vote. (link)
Flatbed truck damages Annandale home
A flatbed truck carrying a small crane reportedly reversed into the back of a Taylor Street property on Sunday before driving off without leaving details. With help from neighbours and a local builder, the residents have since identified the company involved and are working to get the driver’s details. (Source: Annandale 2038 Facebook Group)
Affordable housing in Annandale?
The Council recommunicated three updates to its Fairer Future Plan for increasing affordable housing. 1) Faith-based charities will be able to redevelop their land for housing, with 30% set aside as social housing. 2) Five Council-owned carparks will be redeveloped into an estimated 350 social housing dwellings. 3) Council will work with the NSW Government to shift more new homes to the Parramatta Road corridor. (link)
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A Stone’s Throw Away
FRIDAY 5 DEC
Annandale | Gingerbread and Wreath-Making – Kids, Youth & Families – Village Church Annandale. Festive workshop creating gingerbread houses or native wreaths with supper included. 6–9 pm. Tickets from $42.
Camperdown | Sylva Quartet Plays Scandinavian Folk Music – Church Street Studios. Scandinavian folk pieces arranged for string quartet with contemporary works. 7–8 pm.
Leichhardt | The Australian Pantera Show – Crowbar Sydney. Tribute night featuring Pantera, SOAD and RATM sets. 7:30 pm. Tickets $40.
Leichhardt | Chasing the Moon – Gypsy Jazz – Leichhardt Bowling Club. Energetic swing and Latin-infused jazz from a six-piece band. 8–10:30 pm. Tickets $36.
Camperdown | SemiCenk Live in Sydney – Manning Bar. Turkish vocalist SemiCenk performs soulful contemporary hits with full band. 8 pm. Tickets $178.
SATURDAY 6 DEC
Camperdown | Open Day at Victoria Park Pool – Victoria Park Pool. Free pool entry, gelato, games and giveaways. 6 am–8 pm.
Glebe | Artisans in the Park Market – Dr HJ Foley Park. Outdoor market with handmade gifts, local makers and live music. 10 am–3 pm.
Leichhardt | Inner West Play Reading Club – Leichhardt Library. Community script reading session featuring *A Man with Five Children*. 11 am–1:30 pm.
Leichhardt | A Kirtan Journey – Leichhardt Town Hall. Community kirtan evening with guided chanting and meditative music. 6–8 pm.
Camperdown | GIROLOCO Presents: Dsilvestre – Manning Bar. Brazilian mandelão funk and electronic club sounds from producer Dsilvestre. 9 pm. Tickets $50.
SUNDAY 7 DEC
Leichhardt | LOUD WOMEN Fest Sydney – Crowbar Sydney. Full-day lineup celebrating women in alternative and punk music. 2–11 pm.
Annandale | End of Year FolkWrap – Annandale Neighbourhood Centre. Folk performances, floor spots, dance and buffet meal. 2:30–8 pm. Tickets from $25.
Camperdown | Bill Risby’s Storytellers – Church Street Studios. Meditative jazz and original compositions performed by Bill Risby and ensemble. 7–9:30 pm.
Glebe | Shokufeh (US) – Local Edition. Intimate night of folk songs and stories shared across cultures. 8 pm. Tickets $37.
TUESDAY 9 DEC
Leichhardt | After School: Sand Art Baubles – Leichhardt Library. Kids create sand-art Christmas decorations in a guided workshop. 3:45–4:45 pm.
WEDNESDAY 10 DEC
Camperdown | End of Year Pool Party (Ages 13–18) – Victoria Park Pool. Youth pool party with games, music and barbecue. 3–7 pm.
Leichhardt | Pins n' Needles – Leichhardt Library. Casual social craft session for sewing, crochet or knitting. 5–7:30 pm.
Camperdown | Sydney Ideas: An Optimised Life, Examined – University of Sydney. Panel on optimisation culture and self-improvement. 6:30–7:30 pm.
Leichhardt | Charlie’s Trivia Megacomp Finale – Crowbar Sydney. Final night of five-week trivia competition. 7 pm.
THURSDAY 11 DEC
Camperdown | Organic Buyers Group Hub – Camperdown – Pocket City Farms. Info session for new organic buyers groups. 5:15–6 pm.
Leichhardt | Santa Claus the Musical – Teatro at the Italian Forum. Family musical bringing festive storytelling to the stage. 7 pm.
Annandale | Microfiche – Johnston St Jazz. Improvised jazz from acclaimed six-piece ensemble. 8–10 pm. Tickets $30.
Camperdown | Collection Conversations: Community – Benledi House. Talk on design, memory and community stories through museum objects. 1:30–2:30 pm.
Recent Sales
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Garages | Land (sqm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Wells Street | $1.805 m | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| 328 Annandale Street | $1.79 m | 2 | 1 | — | — |
DA activity
| Address | Description | DA Number |
|---|---|---|
| 2 William Street Annandale NSW 2038 | Alterations and additions to a detached dwelling, including partial demolition and new ground- and first-floor extensions. | DA/2025/1017 |
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Troll Mail
Troll Mail, from Sophia
Dear Sophia,
Thank you for your lovely letter and all the wonderful stickers. The unicorn made me smile so wide a pigeon nearly fell off the bridge! In winter I don’t get too cold, because the Johnston Street Underbridge wraps over me like a big warm blanket. For Christmas, well, trolls don’t need toys or treats but we do treasure drawings. If you ever feel like drawing a picture for me, it would be the best gift a troll could get.
“Hello troll. I don’t think you are scary. What do you eat? What do you do at day? Do you sleep at day or night? Merry Christmas! Write back to me. From Rafael.”
Dear Rafael,
Thank you for your magnificent drawing, its colours look like sunset. I’m glad you don’t think I’m scary. Trolls only look a bit rumbly on the outside. During the day I sleep but when I wake, I listen to the bridge humming like a giant drum and to Johnstons Creek whispering as it flows by. I also sometimes count ducks and make up poems for the eels. And for Christmas… another picture or note from you is the finest gift a troll could wish for.
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