Village News 

Leichhardt’s version of the Troll?

A few of you have asked whether we could do a newsletter like the Troll for Leichhardt. I love the idea, but it works best with an editor who lives in the suburb and loves it too. So consider this the official call out: Do you know someone who'd make a good editor for a Leichhardt newsletter? The commitment is a few hours a week for a curious mind with a love of the place. If someone comes to mind, can you connect me with them?

Aussie Spirit flowing at Annandale Public School

APS published some initiatives this week that the community can be proud of. Last Friday there was a mufti day of green and gold, with World Cup fever spreading across the playground as the school cheered for the Socceroos. This week, it was NAIDOC Day with Uncle Ricky from Billabong Dreaming and Aunty Lynda and Jessey from Cockatoo Dreaming, leading students through bush tucker, storytelling and a batch of rivermint lemonade and eucalyptus honey popcorn. (Source: Annandale Public School FB Page)

Snap your favourite parts of the Dale

Council is running an Urban Photography Competition, inviting locals to capture the built environment and heritage around them. For a suburb packed with Gothic terraces, a 19th-century brick viaduct and laneways that reward a second look, Annandale feels like it was made for this one. There is a general, high school and primary school prize. This year’s theme is change. Feel free to share your snaps with me too and I'll post them here. (Source: Inner West Council)

Oscar’s lightbulb moment

Oscar, 4, has written in with a clever idea: “Put lights on so we can see you at night.” Oscar’s mum elaborates, saying “Oscar has been having trouble finding you [the Johnston St Troll sculpture] when we drive past at night time. He was wondering if you could be lit up so you can be seen in the dark.” Not a bad suggestion for council to get the local landmark lit up like our own little Vivid. PS.. I love the Vegemite jar in the background 🙂

Oscar’s letter to the Troll

Local Business Spotlight 

Two big games at The Vic, and the whole neighbourhood's welcome

Pull up a stool at The Vic for two big ones. Saturday 4 July it's Socceroos v Egypt: doors 3:30am, kick off 4am, Happy Hour all morning and Charles' Bistro doing B&E rolls. Then Wednesday 8 July the whole street's in for State of Origin Game 3, with $7.50 schooners, $9 pints of Tooheys New and a NSW Blues jersey to win. Bring your mates and get down here.

Real Estate 

Ben Southwell
Ben’s Wrap
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Property continues to dominate the headlines, with the softer market now being felt across most segments. Historically, though, Annandale has weathered these periods better than many surrounding suburbs. As a true blue-chip pocket, when markets become volatile, owners tend to hold rather than sell, naturally keeping supply tight and helping underpin local values.

While meaningful price growth still feels some way off, it does feel as though we've found a floor locally. The frantic swings of recent months are beginning to settle, which is welcome for both buyers and sellers.

On a brighter note, the much-anticipated Hinsby Park has finally reopened, and it's well worth a visit. Parks have certainly come a long way from the single steel slippery dip many of us grew up with that doubled as a leg burner in summer. Go and take it for a spin... and if you're an adult caught on the spinner, no judgement here.
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JUST SOLD

Address Price Beds Baths Garages
274 Trafalgar Street $2.5 m 3 1 1

Council Watch 

Address Description DA Number
60 Annandale Street Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling, including partial demolition and construction of an attic-level addition. DA/2026/0507
96 Annandale Street Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling, including partial demolition, construction of a new lower ground floor and ground floor, and a first-floor addition. DA/2026/0527
116 View Street Alterations and additions to an existing detached dwelling, including partial demolition, construction of a new ground floor, and a first-floor addition. DA/2026/0524

Events 

Sincerely,

Mark (resident of Annandale)

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