Editor's Note
One more from the census. I asked who our “friendly” rival is, and half of you chose: “We don’t have rivals, only admirers.” Note to self: I won’t be offering that option next time.
Among those willing to name names, Leichhardt came out well in front at 19%, with Stanmore and Glebe trailing. Adding fuel to the fire, one reader skipped the options and wrote, “Forest Lodge. It’s not even [a] real suburb!”
Leichhardt and Forest Lodge, if you’d like a right of reply, my inbox is open ;)
Village News
St Brendan's fete answers the call
Letter from Chris Hall, Chair of the St Brendan's Fete Committee:
I was interested to read your readers' feedback last week that a school fete would be a lovely addition to the local calendar. Look no further! The St Brendan's Fete is on Sunday 8 November, 10.30am to 1.30pm, at 30 Collins St. Our parish and school community have spent the past few months building and painting our own carnival games, made by locals, for locals. There'll be a petting zoo, giant pachinko, face painting, sausage sizzle, silent auction and more. stbrendansfete.com.au.
A Steinway concert lands on Johnston St
On Sun 22 Nov at 3pm, Steinway pianist Ronan Magill plays his first Australian recital at Hunter Baillie Memorial Church. The program includes Bach, Beethoven, Debussy and Liszt, two pieces by Australian composer Miriam Hyde and a work of his own, written for those lost on the Titanic. (Source: Humantix, Annandale 2038 FB Post)
From across the ditch
Dru, the editor of the Glebe Rag, posted this in her community newsletter this week:
‘‘I promised to bring a bit of colour back from the Glebe Art Show. Instead, one of my favourite pieces turned out to be black and white! I was so impressed (and inspired) by the local talent, and choosing one for the Community Choice Award wasn’t easy. Entry is free and the show runs until Sunday, so there’s still time to pick your own favourite and cast a vote.’’
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Local Business Spotlight
| A month for saying what usually goes unsaid | |
October is Menopause Awareness Month, a good prompt to raise the things that tend to stay private. Bladder urgency, leaks, constipation, prolapse and changes in sexual function are all common through menopause, and all worth having checked. Janette O'Toole is a pelvic floor and women's health physiotherapist on Johnston Street, Annandale, with more than 20 years' experience here and in London. She'll assess what's happening, explain it plainly and build a program to suit you. If the month has got you thinking, mention the Troll for 20% off your initial physiotherapy appointment and book here |
Council Watch
Council votes 8–7 against more time on consultation
Inner West Council this week voted against extending public consultation on its Fairer Future housing plan, which closes next Wednesday, 28 October. The Greens councillors are holding a town hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 2.30pm at Leichhardt Town Hall (see here).
Last week I mentioned that a local has built a 3D model to help residents understand what the changes involve. Apologies, the link didn’t come through, possibly because it was flagged as spam, so here it is as text: annandale-3d.annandale-3d.workers.dev (Source: Annandale 2038 FB Post (3D model))
Real Estate
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Spring doesn't appear to have sprung for Sydney's property market. The belief that a change of season would somehow rescue things was perhaps a little misguided. New listings remain 13% below expectations, auction clearance rates are struggling, and you can almost feel buyers and sellers preparing to switch off for the year. Fair enough too. It's been a wild ride, and just about everyone's feeling the pinch. Yet good homes are still changing hands, even if finding common ground takes a little more work. Meanwhile, back on the streets of Annandale, the locals are still offering a friendly g'day, good mornin' or good arvo. (Aussie lingo intended) The jasmine is out, gardens are blooming and the Sunrises and Sunsets are, well, just magic. I think I've said this in the past, but worth a recycle. Sometimes it's worth switching off the headlines and simply enjoying where we live. See you out and about. Ben | ||
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JUST SOLD
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Garages |
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| 14 Annandale St | $4.25M | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 24/54-58 Johnston St | - | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Letters to the Troll
Michael's letter, paraphrased: Our grid can't keep up with our solar. Annandale has the second oldest substations in the Ausgrid network, at more than 70 years old, and the grid can't return usable energy from solar panels. Michael also argues that the federal government pays rebates for energy that gets dissipated.
Editor: Thank you Michael, we appreciate your letter and as my grandmother used to say, if we all thought the same, it would be a very boring world. So if you have a different opinion, feel free to write me a letter. You can also raise these concerns or other questions at the Q&A at Electrify Inner West Event this Sat (Leichhardt Town Hall, Sat 24 Oct, 10am-1pm).
Trusted Tradie List
Events
Thursday 15 October
Stanmore Culture Journey: a Bird Week exhibition - The Corner Gallery. A collaborative Bird Week exhibition curated by Angela Robertson-Buchanan explores ‘Journey’ and donates 20% of sales to BirdLife Australia. 10:00am - 4:00pm. Free Entry.
Friday 23 October
Forest Lodge Culture Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds - Tramsheds Harold Park. See and buy local artists’ work at the free Glebe Art Show, with quizzes, a Judges’ Talk, concerts and other activities. 10:00am - 9:00pm. Free Entry.
Camperdown Culture Undoing the City, Making Home - Chau Chak Wing Museum. Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor makes his Australian debut with an exhibition exploring migration, displacement, belonging and how museums represent cultural histories. 10:00pm. Free Entry.
Rozelle Culture Yerma - Genesian Theatre. A woman’s yearning for a child becomes an all-consuming obsession in Lorca’s tragedy, presented in Barry Nielsen’s new translation. 7:30pm - 10:00pm.
Camperdown Music Meremba - Church Street Studios. Sisters Laura and Susie bring intimate songwriting to the stage with guitar, piano and sister harmonies. 7:30pm.
Forest Lodge Workshop Glebe Art Show: Sip and Draw - guided figure drawing session - Tramsheds Harold Park. Enjoy a social figure drawing session guided by Emma Ferguson, with wine, drawing materials, timed poses and a chance to win art vouchers. 6:00pm - 8:00pm. $25.
Saturday 24 October
Forest Lodge Culture Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds - Tramsheds Harold Park. See and buy local artists’ work at the free Glebe Art Show, with quizzes, a Judges’ Talk, concerts and other activities. 10:00am - 5:00pm. Free Entry.
Camperdown Culture Exhibition Launch: HOLDING SPACE 2026 – Rituals of Reciprocity – Land and Water - Chrissie Cotter Gallery. An exhibition launch featuring artist talks, poetry and traditional Persian music explores culturally diverse understandings of land and water through artworks and short films. 1:00pm - 4:00pm. Free Entry.
Camperdown Culture Undoing the City, Making Home - Chau Chak Wing Museum. Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor makes his Australian debut with an exhibition exploring migration, displacement, belonging and how museums represent cultural histories. 10:00pm. Free Entry.
Camperdown Music Bukhu and Nosh - Echoes of the Steppe - Church Street Studios. Bukhu and Nosh combine Morin Khuur and overtone vocals with Mongolian folk, electronic and contemporary classical influences. 8:00pm.
Rozelle Culture And Then There Were None - Genesian Theatre. And Then There Were None
Sunday 25 October
Camperdown Culture Undoing the City, Making Home - Chau Chak Wing Museum. Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor makes his Australian debut with an exhibition exploring migration, displacement, belonging and how museums represent cultural histories. 10:00pm. Free Entry.
Camperdown Music Misha Piatigorsky Trio - Church Street Studios. New York-based jazz pianist, drummer and composer Misha Piatigorsky combines powerful melodies with driving rhythms. 2:00pm. $50.
Forest Lodge Culture Glebe Art Show at Tramsheds - Tramsheds Harold Park. See and buy local artists’ work at the free Glebe Art Show, with quizzes, a Judges’ Talk, concerts and other activities. 10:00am - 7:00pm. Free Entry.
Camperdown Music Noah Mejia's Abacá // Leo Marland Quartet - Church Street Studios. Leo Marland Quartet and Noah Mejia's abacá feature saxophones, trumpet, piano, bass and drums, with vocals and guitar in abacá. 7:00pm.
Forest Lodge Workshop Kokedama moss balls workshop - 189b St Johns Rd, Forest Lodge NSW 2037, Australia. Learn Japanese kokedama techniques and make two plant balls to take home in a beginner-friendly workshop with all materials and refreshments provided. 2:00pm - 3:30pm. $89.
Monday 26 October
Camperdown Culture Undoing the City, Making Home - Chau Chak Wing Museum. Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor makes his Australian debut with an exhibition exploring migration, displacement, belonging and how museums represent cultural histories. 10:00pm. Free Entry.
Tuesday 27 October
Camperdown Culture Undoing the City, Making Home - Chau Chak Wing Museum. Nigerian artist Victor Ehikhamenor makes his Australian debut with an exhibition exploring migration, displacement, belonging and how museums represent cultural histories. 10:00pm. Free Entry.
Wednesday 28 October
Glebe Sport Living Longer Living Stronger exercise program - St Helen’s Community Centre. A tailored strength and balance program for all ability levels helps improve mobility, build strength and provide opportunities to socialise. 3:00pm - 4:00pm.
Thursday 29 October
Camperdown Workshop Café and barista skills 8-week course for ages 16-25 - Victoria Park Pool. A free hands-on café skills course for people aged 16 to 25 covers barista skills, food safety and employability over eight weeks and is fully booked with a waitlist available. 9:00am - 2:30pm. Free Entry.
Camperdown Sport Tai Chi classes - Victoria Park Pool. Tai Chi classes at Victoria Park Pool offer gentle movement, breathing and mindfulness for all fitness levels, supporting strength, balance, flexibility and wellbeing. 11:15am - 12:00pm. $23.
Glebe Kids Storytime at Glebe Library, 3 to 5 years - Glebe Library. Interactive storytelling, reading and singing sessions for children aged 3–5 and their carers foster early literacy, social interaction and a love of reading. 11:30am - 12:00pm. Free Entry.