Hunter Baillie Memorial Presbyterian Church (view from Johnston St)
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📰 Village News
Annandale café named among Sydney’s best
Cherry Moon General Store on Nelson Street has been listed by Time Out as one of Sydney’s 55 best cafés. The wood-fired bakery and café is known for its breads, seasonal produce, and relaxed community feel. (link)
Council forum to focus on Annandale projects
Inner West Council will hold its next Local Matters Forum at the Annandale Community Centre on Tuesday 21 October 2025, giving locals a chance to hear updates on nearby projects and raise issues directly with councillors and staff. Topics include the Annandale Community Centre upgrade and planned improvements to Hinsby Park. (link)
$900m Village plan just across the road
A $900 million proposal to redevelop the former Cyprus Club site in Stanmore would create around 500 apartments above shops and cafés. The 9,140-square-metre site sits just across from Annandale and is under review by the NSW Government’s Housing Delivery Authority as a state-significant project. (link)
Spring life in full swing at Whites Creek
A neighbour has shared a cheerful sight from Whites Creek, a turtle paddling along happily after recent works on the waterway had some locals worried., There is company though, an eel was spotted, sparking debate about whether it’s a welcome guest or an opportunistic snacker eyeing off the season’s froglets. (photo below in picture of the week).
📸 Pic/s of the Week
A happy local taking a dip in Whites Creek last week (photo kindly submitted by Ali)
Eel spotted in White’s Creel, welcome visitor? Maybe not for the night time chorus (photo kindly submitted by Ali)
Tap, Tap, Tap, Every good troll listens to its neighbours
Get out of the house (Fri 17 Oct – Thu 23 Oct)
ALL WEEKEND
Eveleigh| Sydney Ceramics Market 2025 – Carriageworks. Annual showcase of handmade pottery and ceramics from local makers. 10 am–4 pm. Free entry.
Leichhardt | The Addams Family Musical – Teatro at the Italian Forum. West End hit featuring the kooky Addams clan brought to life with wit and gothic charm. 7:30 pm.
Camperdown | Solo exhibition: Christine Druitt Preston – Artsite Contemporary. New prints and paintings exploring the beauty and fragility of flowers across cultures. 11 am–5 pm. Free entry.
Camperdown | SKAI ISYOURGOD – Manning Bar. Chinese rapper LanIao performs his viral mix of rap, trap and pop in an electrifying live show. Tickets from $55. 6:30 pm.
Rozelle | Side by Side by Sondheim – St Joseph’s Church Hall. Musical revue celebrating Stephen Sondheim’s sharp wit and timeless songs. Tickets from $40.
FRIDAY 17 OCT
Camperdown | Damon Poppleton Quartet – Church Street Studios. Jazz performance blending New Orleans grooves and original compositions. 8–10 pm.
Leichhardt | Seth Sentry: Strange New Past 10th Anniversary Tour – Crowbar. Australian hip hop favourite revisits his ARIA-winning album. Tickets from $70. 7 pm.
Glebe | Club De Tango: La Milonga – Glebe Town Hall. Sydney’s original tango night with classes, DJs and social dancing. $25 includes class. 7:30–11:45 pm.
Glebe | Cameron Jones Trio at Local Edition – Local Edition. Gypsy jazz night with Cameron Jones and trio channelling Django Reinhardt. 8 pm.
SATURDAY 18 OCT
Annandale | Citywide clothing drive. Free Uber pick-up for donating quality pre-loved clothes to Australian Red Cross Shops. 10 am–4 pm, Saturday 18 October.
Leichhardt | A Night at the Bowlo (Live Music) – Leichhardt Bowling Club. Jamcito, Pews, Dos Pedros, Karito and Alex Berry. Tickets from $14. 5:30 pm.
Leichhardt | Italian Forum Twilight Market – The Italian Forum Piazza. Twilight shopping with artisan stalls, food, music and lights. 4–9 pm. Free entry.
Camperdown | Quang Hong Luu in Recital – Master Music Studio. Classical recital featuring works by Ravel, Liszt and Schubert. Tickets from $43. 4:30–6 pm.
Glebe | Women’s Health Day: Menopause, Wellness & Nutrition – The Benevolent Society. Talks and workshops on wellbeing, nutrition and menopause. 10 am–2 pm. Free entry.
Enmore | Fest by Inner West 2025 – Enmore Road Precinct. 30+ bands across six venues in a huge day-long street festival. 12–11 pm. Free entry.
SUNDAY 19 OCT
Leichhardt | Family Tales at Leichhardt Library – Storytime for ages 0–5 with books, rhythm and play. 10:30–11 am. Free entry.
Glebe | Piano Masterclass with Quang Hong Luu – Master Music Studio. Insightful piano masterclass for students and observers. Tickets from $27. 10 am–12:30 pm.
Glebe | Simon Tedeschi & Kevin Hunt: 2 Pianos, 1 Purpose – Master Music Studio. Jazz and classical duo perform a charity concert for Standing Together. Tickets from $55. 4–6 pm.
MONDAY 20 OCT
Leichhardt | Storytime at Leichhardt Library – Story and rhyme time for preschoolers aged 3–5. 10:30–11 am. Free entry.
Glebe | Auslan Ceramics Art Club – Kil.n.it Experimental Ceramics Studio. Creative pottery sessions led by Deaf artist Kirsty Collins. 10 am–12:30 pm. Tickets from $42.
TUESDAY 21 OCT
Annandale | Local Matters Forum – Leichhardt-Gulgadya – Annandale Neighbourhood Centre. Council-hosted discussion on local projects and community priorities. 7–8:30 pm. Free entry.
Annandale | Village Playgroup – Village Church Annandale. Weekly session for carers and children with songs, craft and play. 10:30 am–12 pm. $4 per family.
WEDNESDAY 22 OCT
Lilyfield | Mums Get Active Postnatal Pilates – Jimmy Little Community Centre. Strengthen your core and flexibility post-childbirth. 8:30–9:30 am.
THURSDAY 23 OCT
Annandale | Gavin Ahearn Trio – Johnston St Jazz. Trio performs swing and original jazz compositions. Tickets from $15. 8–10 pm.
Glebe | Mums and Bubs Fitness – Glebe – St Helen’s Community Centre. Free exercise class for new parents with babies up to 18 months. 10:20–11:30 am.
Glebe | Youth Gardening in Glebe – St Helen’s Community Centre. After-school gardening group for ages 12–17, focused on sustainability. 3:30–5 pm. Free entry.
🏡 Property Watch
Sales
None reported this week
DA activity
| Address | Description | DA Number |
|---|---|---|
| 174 Johnston Street | Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including partial demolition and new two-storey rear addition | DA/2025/0838 |
| 189 Johnston Street | Partial demolition of existing structures and construction of a garage with residential accommodation above | DA/2025/0822 |
| 25 Johnston Street | New licence – limited single function | APP-0015440088 |
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