Village News
A stone’s throw from “the best arts venue in the country’’
The 1950s Entertainment Hall at White Bay Power Station has been restored and reopened in time for the Biennale this weekend. The space, once a gathering place for workers and local residents, can now host performances for up to 200 people. Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne also noted the ambition for it to become “the best arts venue in the country.” (Darcy Byrne’s FB Page)
Callan Park Baths - We want to hear from you
Inner West Council is progressing plans for a tidal pool at Callan Park on Iron Cove, sharing mock-up images of the proposed facility. This has sparked local discussions online with some commentators raising concerns about water quality and bull sharks in Iron Cove, though the proposed design includes shark nets. Council has conducted water testing and a risk assessment, with reports and mock-up’s available here.
With opinions divided, we want to know what locals think, would you take a dip? (see the poll below, results will be shared next) (Inner West Council Watch FB Group)
Would you swim in the baths?
New Recycling Option in Annandale
Here’s something that was news to me: medicinal blister packs can now be recycled rather than thrown away. Through the Pharmacycle program, blister packs are separated into their plastic and aluminium components, with the plastic repurposed into items like PVC decking, fencing and furniture, and the aluminium recycled into de-oxidant pucks for the steel-making industry. A collection bin is available at Annandale Village Pharmacy. For more information, visit the site here. Thank you Mark L for sharing this great initiative.
Local Business Spotlight
| Meet Jules Hooper, Shredd Glebe |
Jules grew up on Annandale Street, went to Annandale North Primary. Today, he runs Shredd Glebe, outdoor fitness sessions in Jubilee Park that build strength and community. It's not just about getting fit. It's about training alongside your neighbours, under the open sky, in the park we all share. Learn more here. |
If you have a business in Annandale and would like to introduce your team to the community, please get in touch.
Events
ALL WEEKEND
Glebe Culture Out of the Blue: a group show – The Shop Gallery. Group exhibition exploring fish, colour and atmosphere through painting, ceramics and sculpture. 11 am–5 pm.
Rozelle Theatre 18 Eden Avenue – St Joseph’s Church Hall. Original musical about three generations of women, secrets and change inside a historic house. Fri & Sat 7.30 pm, Sun 4.30 pm. Tickets from $28.
FRIDAY 13 MAR
Leichhardt Culture Celebrating 30 years of Callan Park Bushcare – Leichhardt Library – Piazza Level, Italian Forum. Exhibition marking three decades of volunteer bushcare along Callan Park’s harbour foreshore. 9 am–5 pm.
Camperdown Culture Biennale of Sydney Artist Spotlight Talk: DAAR – Chau Chak Wing Museum. Artist talk on DAAR’s research-led work across architecture, politics and collective practice. 12 pm–1 pm.
Camperdown Culture A world from a sheet of paper – University of Sydney – Lecture Theatre 321, Susan Wakil Building. Public lecture using folded paper to explore playful physics, maths and surprising experiments. 5.30–7.30 pm.
Leichhardt Workshop Catching Business Burnout Before it Starts – Leichhardt Town Hall. Workshop on recognising burnout early and building healthier ways to work. 6–7.30 pm.
Leichhardt Music Lane Pittman – WHAT NOW? Tour – Crowbar Sydney. Country artist Lane Pittman brings his new tour to Sydney with local supports. 7 pm. Tickets from $40.
Camperdown Music Listening Space ~ Live – Church Street Studios. Ambient and exploratory live set with Laura Altman, Land Systems and Jacqui O’Reilly. 7.30–9.30 pm.
Camperdown Music The Smith Street Band – Once I Was Wild Album Tour – Manning Bar. Melbourne punk favourites launch their new album on a national tour stop. 8 pm. Tickets $56.
SATURDAY 14 MAR
Camperdown Kids Maths at the Museum – Chau Chak Wing Museum. Weekend program of family maths activities, talks and workshops across the museum. Sat & Sun 12–4 pm.
Camperdown Kids A magic show by Tadashi Tokieda – Chau Chak Wing Museum – Nelson Meers Foundation Auditorium. Family-friendly maths magic show using everyday objects, puzzles and surprising tricks. 12.30–1.30 pm.
Leichhardt Workshop Linocut: Design & Print Your Own Totebag – Leichhardt Library – Piazza Level, Italian Forum. Hands-on workshop learning linocut printing and making your own tote bag. 1.30–3.30 pm.
Petersham Community Bairro Português – Audley Street. Street festival celebrating Portuguese culture with music, dancing, food and family activities. 3–10 pm.
Glebe Culture Beyond the Score: Navigating New Paths – Glebe Music Studio. Pianist Van-Anh Nguyen shares music and ideas on creative careers. 4.30–5.30 pm. Tickets $35.
Leichhardt Music A Wilhelm Scream – Crowbar Sydney. US melodic hardcore band A Wilhelm Scream bring a loud Sydney show. 7 pm. Tickets $61.
Glebe Music The Bridge of Eight Paths – Local Edition. Muharrem Aslan and Alister Spence blend baglama, jazz and improvisation. 7 pm. Tickets $30.
Camperdown Music Battle Beast – Manning Bar. Finnish power metal band Battle Beast bring an anthemic Sydney tour stop. 8 pm. Tickets $89.
SUNDAY 15 MAR
Camperdown Music Echoes of Home – Church Street Studios. Sirius Chamber Ensemble performs Australian works reflecting on place, memory and country. 2.30–3.30 pm.
TUESDAY 17 MAR
Leichhardt Community Teatro Voices – Teatro at the Italian Forum. Relaxed weekly singing session welcoming all voices and experience levels. 10 am–12 pm.
Camperdown Books Hamnet and His Family – Chau Chak Wing Museum. Talk on Maggie O’Farrell’s Hamnet and Shakespeare’s family history. 1–2 pm.
WEDNESDAY 18 MAR
Leichhardt Workshop Chess Club: Introduction to Chess Workshops – Leichhardt Library – Piazza Level, Italian Forum. Beginner-friendly chess workshop covering rules, strategy and time to practise games. 10.30–11.30 am.
Glebe Books Hannah Lewi and Cameron Logan – Adapt! – Gleebooks. Book launch on adaptive reuse and redesigning historic buildings for contemporary life. 6.30 pm.
THURSDAY 19 MAR
Annandale Craft Annandale Craft Group – Annandale Neighbourhood Centre. Bring your own craft project and settle in for a friendly afternoon. 11 am–4 pm.
Glebe Culture Thin Ice group show – The Shop Gallery. Group exhibition on vulnerability, risk and experimentation across painting, sculpture and mixed media. 11 am–5 pm.
Camperdown Culture Sydney Policy Lab – 2026 Annual Public Lecture – The Great Hall, University of Sydney. Bernadette Black AM discusses policies to better support Australian children, families and communities earlier. 6:30–7:30 pm.
Lilyfield Music Dallahan (Scotland) – Leichhardt Bowling Club. Scottish Celtic band Dallahan bring a lively Sydney folk tour date. 8–10.30 pm.
Camperdown Music Vs Self – with Special Guest: Knumeears – Manning Bar. Southern California hardcore band Vs Self play with support from Knumeears. 8 pm. Tickets $52.
Council Watch
There are no new development applications reported this week.
Real Estate
BEN’S WRAP sponsored by Ben Southwell , 
This week’s pre-Easter rush brought a few more listings to the market, but in my view the mood among buyers feels more cautious than earlier in the year. Well-finished homes are still attracting strong competition, though.
Two in Annandale worth a look this weekend are 41 Rose Street (ticks plenty of boxes for families) and 13 Nelson Street (not my listing, just great eye candy if, like me, you enjoy seeing clever home transformations).
JUST SOLD
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Garages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Trafalgar Street | $2.29 m | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Letters to the Troll
Dear Troll,
I have a dark secret: I don’t live in Annandale. I live in Newtown, and grew up further afield. And a friend put me onto the Troll. But I thought my outside perspective is worth sharing: I reckon Annandale is one of the best villages in Australia.
You guys have it good: the perfect balance of space and density. Great parks, proximity to water. Beautiful terraces and witch spires. It’s less weird and dirty than Newtown, but rougher than the plastic East. Replete with cafes and pubs (Revolver and The Victoria Hotel being my pick). Did I mention your prized Chargrill Charlies franchise?
Funnily enough, my grandparents used to own the pharmacy on the corner (Peter and Anne Blackall) – so maybe my affinity is inherited. Anyway, though the locals should know how lucky they are.
Picture of the Week
Revolver’s mermaid telling locals that it’s community blackberry harvest time, courtesy of Ali
Sincerely,
Mark (resident of Annandale)
Share the Troll, bring back community
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