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Village News
Microplastics concerns at Callan Park
Friends of Callan Park have lodged objections to proposals for plastic grass fields at Balmain Road Sporting Ground and the Waterfront Oval, with public comments open until 9 February. The group says artificial turf risks long term damage to the park’s landscape, heritage and biodiversity, while also raising concerns about heat, chemicals and the loss of open green space for general community use in one of the Inner West’s most heavily used parks. (Friends of Callan Park)
What’s hot and what’s not around town
Last month Jesse S sent me what’s hot and what’s not in Annandale. I love it.
What would you add to this list? Reply to this email and you may be featured in the next issue.
Withering Banksia trees now regrowing next to the Interchange
In a previous issue of the Troll I shared concerns from the community over the withering Banksia trees along the Rozelle interchange. However, I am very happy to report that earlier this week I noticed signs of regrowth. If you have any more information please let me know by replying to this email.
Banksia trees showing strong regrowth near the Rozelle Interchange
Johnston Street in 1928 vs Now
This week I stumbled across the comparison photo below and was surprised that not much has changed except for the tree growth and the removal of balconies from the front of the North Annandale Hotel and surrounding buildings. Unfortunately, another change to note is the Annandale Royal Theatre where the photo was taken closed in 1960 and was subsequently demolished to make way for the Shell petrol station.
Johnston Street facing south, 1928 from the Annandale Royal Theatre (top image), 2025 composite image from Google Earth (bottom image)
Credit to Timothy S from the Sydney Then vs Now FB Group
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A Stone’s Throw Away
ALL WEEKEND
Rozelle | The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – Genesian Theatre. Agatha Christie whodunnit with Hercule Poirot, staged in the historic theatre. Fri & Sat 7:30 pm, Sun 4:30 pm. Tickets required.
FRIDAY 6 FEB
Glebe | The New Aged Care Act Information Session – St Helen’s Community Centre. Seniors Rights Service explains the new Aged Care Act and support options. 10 am–12 pm. Free.
Glebe | Mesos Trio – Local Edition. Western folk and Indian classical crossover with violin, tabla and double bass. Tickets $30 ($25 conc). Doors 6:30 pm, music 7 pm.
Leichhardt | POSTPONED – Steve “Zetro” Souza – Crowbar Sydney. Postponed heavy metal set from Steve “Zetro” Souza at Crowbar. Tickets $50. 7 pm.
Camperdown | HED PE | Still ‘Broke’ Australian Tour 2026 – Manning Bar. Hed P.E. celebrate Broke on tour with Nonpoint and Flow Kobra. 8 pm. Tickets required.
SATURDAY 7 FEB
Camperdown | Plant Creature Workshop – Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Hands-on workshop making plant creatures from natural materials and found objects. 10 am–2 pm. Free.
Leichhardt | Club: Cosi by Louis Nowra – Leichhardt Library. Monthly play-reading group discussing Louis Nowra’s Cosi with fellow theatre lovers. 11 am–1:30 pm. Free.
Leichhardt | Kids Night Out – Friendship Bash – Martin Hall, Leichhardt Uniting Church. Kids-only evening of games and activities while parents take a break nearby. 5:30–8:30 pm.
Leichhardt | DZ Deathrays – ‘Easing Out Of Control’ Album Tour – Crowbar Sydney. DZ Deathrays launch Easing Out Of Control with a loud, sweaty punk set. Tickets $51. 7 pm.
Camperdown | Closure in Moscow + The Dear Hunter + Anthony Green – Manning Bar. Triple bill of alternative rock with Closure in Moscow, The Dear Hunter and Anthony Green. 7:30 pm. Tickets required.
Camperdown | Ustad Irfan Khan (sarod) and Bobby Singh (tabla) – Hindustani Raga Music – Church Street Studios. Hindustani classical concert featuring sarod and tabla, performed by Irfan Khan and Bobby Singh. 7:30–9:30 pm. Tickets required.
SUNDAY 8 FEB
Glebe | Guided Ride: Glebe to Fish Markets to Darling Harbour Loop – Glebe Foreshore. Guided bike ride from Glebe to Fish Markets and Darling Harbour loop. 9:15–11:15 am. Free.
Camperdown | Charles Darwin Day – Chau Chak Wing Museum. Museum tour marking Darwin Day, connecting evolution stories with First Nations knowledge. 2–3 pm. Free.
TUESDAY 10 FEB
Lilyfield | Inner West Council Community Pop-Up – Bay Run, Waterfront Drive Park. Council pop-up inviting locals to share ideas for the Inner West’s future. 10 am–12 pm. Free.
Camperdown | Surry Hills Probus Club Social Outing – Chau Chak Wing Museum. Retired and semi-retired social outing to explore the museum, then café lunch. 10 am–1 pm. Free.
Camperdown | The Sesquicentenary of the Chevert Expedition – Chau Chak Wing Museum. Short presentations on the Chevert Expedition’s scientific legacy, with time to tour. 11 am–1 pm. Free.
Glebe | Table Tennis – St Helen’s Community Centre. Drop-in table tennis for all levels, with tea and coffee at St Helen’s. 1–3 pm. Free.
Camperdown | VOLA – Manning Bar. Progressive metal band VOLA bring their Friend of a Phantom tour to Manning Bar. 7:30 pm. Tickets required.
WEDNESDAY 11 FEB
Leichhardt | Film Club: Close – Leichhardt Library. Free monthly film club screening and discussion of Lukas Dhont’s drama Close. 1–3 pm. Free.
Glebe | Glebe Community Barbecue – Peter Forsyth Auditorium. Community barbecue and social afternoon, with chance to connect with local services. 3–5 pm. Free.
Leichhardt | Reading Between the Lines: The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz – Leichhardt Library. Facilitated book chat on Annalee Newitz’s The Terraformers in the Reading Between the Lines series. 6:30–7:30 pm. Free.
THURSDAY 12 FEB
Annandale | Annandale Craft Group – Annandale Neighbourhood Centre. Weekly craft group for adults to sew, knit, crochet and work on projects. 11 am–4 pm. Free.
Camperdown | Plant Creature Workshop – Chrissie Cotter Gallery. Evening pop-in workshop making plant creatures using natural materials and found objects. 5–8 pm. Free.
Recent Sales
None reported this week.
DA activity
| Address | Description | DA Number |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Water Street | Alterations and additions to an existing semi-detached dwelling, including partial demolition and the construction of new ground-floor and first-floor additions. | DA/2026/0033 |
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Picture of the Week
Annandale Public School’s veggie garden courtesy of Colin C
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