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HISTORY Ruth Park, Author Who Articulated Poverty In 1940’s Sydney

COVER FEATURE Foveaux St Mural Celebrates Football Champ Adam Goodes

BUSINESS The Secret Recipe for Business Success

TRAVEL You Don’t Need To Go Far To Escape

ART Brett Whiteley, Bohemian Artistry

COMMUNITY One Meal, It Makes a Difference

HEALTH Avoiding Influenza This Winter

DRINK The Witness Who Went Wild

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FROM THE EDITOR

HOW are you holding up this winter 2010? It’s certainly been a cold one, and I hope you are all indoors enjoying a warm heater.

So, what’s in store for this issue?

Well, we are excited to share with you the story of former 2010 resident Ruth Park. Some of you would know her for her novels, including The Harp in the South and Playing Beatie Bow. If you have children, you may be more familiar with The Muddle Headed Wombat. You can learn more about this acclaimed and talented author in our history feature.

We are also excited to bring to you top tips from one of Australia’s most influential female entrepreneurs, Pauline Nguyen. Owner of the Red Lantern restaurant, author and international speaker, Pauline shares with us her best advice to business owners for a post COVID recovery.

For Sydney Swans fans out there, and I know there are many, you may have noticed a certain Brownlow medallist on our cover. Adam Goodes is one of my all-time favourites, and I was privileged to see him play a star role at the 2005 Premiership. We are grateful to be able to honour his achievements and share in his story this issue.

Thank you again for reading this issue of Neighbourhood Media, postcode 2010, and be sure to drop us a line if you have something you would like to share. #neighbourhoodmedia Lisa G

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HISTORY SURRY HILLS HISTORY:

By Alec Smart

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Author Ruth Park, who endured a poverty-stricken childhood that prevented her accepting a high school scholarship, spent her first years of marriage in a Surry Hills’ slum before attaining writing success.

RUTH PARK, a prolific and multi-award-winning writer, was years, D’Arcy Niland, an aspiring writer of the same age, whom perhaps best known for her 1946 debut novel The Harp in the she met once on a holiday in Sydney, Park relocated to AustraSouth, 1980 children’s time-travel novel Playing Beattie Bow, lia. She accepted Niland’s marriage proposal, albeit reluctantly at and children’s radio and book series Muddle Headed Wombat first, because she feared being swallowed ‘’like a tide of mud’’ in (1943-1982). She also won the 1977 Miles Franklin Award, Aus- a marriage that may prevent her aspirations and curtail her writtralia’s most prestigious literature prize, for her novel Swords and ing ambitions. In fact the union proved the opposite. They were Crowns and Rings. wed within three weeks of Park’s arrival in Australia in Jan 1942.

In 2006 The Bulletin included Ruth Park in their list of the After their nuptials, Niland - rejected for military service be100 most influential Australians – although she was born in cause of his heart condition (which limited his physicality and Auckland, New Zealand, in 1917 to a Scottish father and eventually killed him) - was conscripted to labour on the sheep Swedish mother and lived there for 25 years prior to emigrat- shearing circuit for the war effort. ing to Sydney in Jan 1942.

For the next year Niland and Park travelled through rural This acclaim acknowledged the terNSW, he working as a shearer, she a rific trove of literature Park produced cook. This experience later inspired the Prior to coming to Australia, Park throughout her life, from nine adult novcharacters in Niland’s internationallyels, 23 children’s books (plus 15 books renowned debut novel, The Shiralee was due to emigrate to the USA to take of the popular Muddle Headed Wom(published 1955), which told the tale of up a journalist job on a Californian newspaper, a wandering swagman and his daughbat series), six non-fiction books, over 5,000 radio scripts plus numerous magter. (In 1957 The Shiralee was made into the San Francisco Examiner azine and newspaper articles, and three a film starring Peter Finch, and in 1987 autobiographies, the first a collaboration a TV mini-series starring Bryan Brown.) with her husband, D’Arcy Niland (also In 1943 the couple returned to Sydan acclaimed author). ney and moved into tiny rooms above a shop in Devonshire St, Prior to coming to Australia, Park was due to emigrate to the Surry Hills, along with Niland’s brother Beresford and Park’s sister USA to take up a journalist job on a Californian newspaper, the Jocelyn, who, somewhat amusingly, married each other.

San Francisco Examiner – the editors were impressed by her In 1942, Park was contracted by the ABC to write a radio seinternationally-published freelance writing - but the Japanese ries for Children’s Session, to which she wrote the series The bombed Pearl Harbour on 7 Dec 1941, three days before she Wide-Awake Bunyip that aired from January 1943 until July was due to set sail.

1951, when the lead actor, artist Albert Collins, died.

This effectively scuppered her plans, because the USA then Thereafter, Park created a new set of characters for The introduced new restrictions on immigrants that prohibited her Muddle Headed Wombat, which featured a mouse, a neurotic taking up the job offer. tabby cat and a bicycle-riding wombat who spoke with nonsenBored with her unchallenging job at the Auckland Star, sical malapropisms and spoonerisms (muddling the meanings of from which she had been transferred from children’s section words and swapping the first letters of other words around). editor to the newsroom as a reporter when WWII broke out, The new series was immensely popular and continued through Park decided to relocate to Sydney where she had more 3,129 episodes until Oct 1969, when ABC Radio’s Children’s promising opportunities.

Session was cut back from six days a week to Sundays only (and Having been corresponding with an Australian pen-pal for ceased altogether in 1972).

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Join our community @ From 1962 - 1982 Park also wrote a series of children’s books about the Muddle Headed Wombat, keeping the character alive in a literary sense.

Niland also wrote for the Children’s Session, and they both collaborated on a kids’ Xmas play, The Disappointed Dumpling.

(Niland also won prizes for his writing, which included radio and television plays, hundreds of short stories and six novels.)

Park’s career as a novelist was launched in 1946 when she won the inaugural Sydney Morning Herald literary competition for her then-unpublished first novel, The Harp in the South, a gritty, humane observation of gutsy characters enduring crushing poverty.

As part of Park’s literary prize, Angus & Robertson published her distinguished debut novel in 1948, which was thereafter translated into 37 languages and has never been out of print.

Park’s story centred on an Irish immigrant family in povertystricken Surry Hills, with characters and situations she observed while living with husband Niland in the rooms they rented in Devonshire St - part of the same slum terraces she fictionalised.

(Now demolished, Park & Niland’s terrace was probably in the vicinity of Eddie Ward Park, Surry Hills).

The novel’s protagonists, the fictional Darcy family, lived at 12 ½ Plymouth St, since identified as possibly 31 Tudor St, Surry Hills. Although the number 12 and a half may seem far-fetched, there is a house nearby today: 74 ½ Buckingham St, Surry Hills (coincidentally next door to the Communist Party of Australia’s national headquarters).

The red-brick church that appears in the novel as St Brandan’s Church, is St Peter’s Catholic Church in Devonshire Street, which is still standing.

Delie Stock’s character is loosely based on Kate Leigh, a

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notorious underworld criminal who rose to prominence as a brothel madam and illegal trader of alcohol and cocaine, who ran gambling syndicates from her terrace house home at 212 Devonshire Street – now a cafe.

Leigh (March 1881 – February 1964) was also very active in Sydney’s notorious razor gang wars of the 1920s, feuding with fellow underworld madam Tilly Devine and her criminal enterprises.

Park’s novel, which detailed food scarcity, economic hardship, domestic violence, adolescent sex, abortion, prostitution and murder, caused a scandal among sections of the book-reading public incapable of believing such slums existed in Australia.

The Harp in the South’s success also inadvertently changed 1940s Sydney, empowering campaigners to demand better living conditions, and ultimately led to the demolition of the very Victorian terraces Park and Niland previously dwelled in.

Impoverished tenants were thereafter accommodated in highrise housing commission flats, which Park herself later criticised as ineffectual and not a solution to poverty.

Although the £2000 winning prize money from The Harp in the South enabled the young couple to upgrade their living standards, things didn’t improve greatly.

However, they went on to have five children together (the first born in June 1943), before Niland’s premature death in 1967, aged just 49.

Park also wrote a 1949 sequel to The Harp in the South, titled Poor Man’s Orange and in 1985 a prequel, Missus.

In 1973 Park moved to Norfolk Island, returning in 1985 to live in Mosman, where she resided and continued writing until she passed away in Dec 2010.

In 1987 she was made a member of the Order of Australia.

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COVER FEATURE

FOVEAUX ST MURAL CELEBRATES FOOTBALL CHAMP ADAM GOODES

By ALEC SMART

A large mural of talented Aussie Rules football player Adam Goodes graces the side of a building on the corner of Foveaux and Crown streets in Surry Hills. Less than 1km from the SCG, the Sydney Swans’ home ground, fans can walk past it on their route between Central Station and their team’s home games.

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ADAM GOODES, 2014 Australian of the Year, dual Brownlow Medal recipient and two-time grand final winner with Sydney Swans football team, played a record 372 games in the national premiership from 1999 to 2015 - all for the Sydney Swans. During that time he kicked 464 goals.

However, despite twice winning the Brownlow Medals for sporting excellence, the football league’s highest honour (in 2003 and 2006, respectively), Goodes was subjected to sustained racism and retired early at the end of the 2015 season.

Goodes is of Indigenous heritage through his mother’s Aboriginal ancestry (Adnyamathanha and Narungga clans, from the Flinders Ranges and Yorke Peninsula, respectively).

In June 2021, Goodes turned down an invitation by the Australian Football League (AFL) to induct him in their Hall of Fame

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of legendary players. This is attributable to the racial harassment that dogged the latter years of his career, which the AFL leadership eventually admitted they were negligent in suppressing.

The racial harassment, launched and perpetuated by several high-profile conservative commentators in the media, spread to hostile spectators who continuously booed his on-field playing.

Goodes was also repeatedly condemned for campaigning on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and, among other things, criticised for suggesting that the game of Aussie Rules may have been inspired by an historic Aboriginal game.

Marn Grook Goodes wrote an essay in which he speculated that the modern game may have been derived from the Aboriginal ‘Marn Grook’, which significantly predates it.

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Despite twice winning the Brownlow Medals for sporting excellence, the football league’s highest honour (in 2003 and 2006, respectively), Goodes was subjected to sustained racism and retired early at the end of the 2015 season.

In 1859, when Aussie Rules was founded by Tom Wills in Victoria, Indigenous clans across south-eastern Australia played a competitive type of football known as ‘Marn Grook’ (from a Woiwurrung or Gunditjmara word meaning ‘ball game’).

Although no goals were scored, the ball (typically a stuffed animal skin) was kicked back and forth between two rival teams and ‘marked’ – coincidentally called a ‘mumarki’ – for a free kick by whomever caught it in the air.

Tom Wills spent his high school years at Rugby School in England, where he played an early version of the game we now know as rugby football. When he returned to Australia, he devised a version of football – the first in the world to be formally codified - that would keep cricketers active during the winter months. Central to the competition, players kicked a ball back and forth and caught it for a ‘mark’.

As a boy, Wills socialised with the Djab Wurrung Aborigines living near his family farm in The Grampians. Wills also spoke their language and almost certainly watched his Indigenous neighbours playing Marn Grook.

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Marn Grook influenced Aussie Rules and in June 2019 they issued an official statement confirming this.

The Surry Hills mural of Goodes, completed on 11 June 2020, took five artists eight hours to complete. The artists were from Apparition Media advertising agency and art studio, which paid for the commission.

They achieved the three-storey high portrait whilst stood on the extendable platform of a cherry-picker. The mural is based on a 2010 photo taken by Getty Images’ chief photographer Ryan Pierse.

Apparition Media, Australia’s leading agency specialising in hand-painted advertising, approached the landlord of the building at 120 Foveaux St in late 2019 for permission. Luckily the landlord happens to be a Swans fan, and consent was given to decorate the north-facing exterior wall. (However, it took four months for Covid-19 restrictions to be eased before the artists were able to commence the painting).

Apparition are also responsible for the mural of Goodes’ team mate Buddy Franklin at 245 Bondi Rd, near the beach.

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BUSINESS

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“Pauline Nguyen – Award Winning Author, highly sought after International Speaker and one of the most grounded Spiritual Entrepreneurs around the globe.”

- The Huffington Post

PAULINE’S achievements include the award-winning restaurant Red Lantern. Publisher of Secrets of the Red Lantern and Way of the Spiritual Entrepreneur – the 7 Secrets to Becoming Fearless, Stress Free and Unshakeable in Business and in Life, Pauline is recognised as one of Australia’s top 50 influential female entrepreneurs and one of 200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See the World.

We were fortunate to catch a few minutes in Pauline’s very busy life to get her top tips for business success!

What advice would you give your entrepreneurial self 20 years ago?

This year, 2021, we celebrate Red Lantern’s 20th Anniversary.

In fact, 20 years ago, we were still control freaks, guarding the secret family recipes, running the business ourselves, thinking that no one else could do it like we can (and yes, there is some truth in that last comment). However, what happens when business owners hold on to too much control? They end up having to do all the work themselves!

In the early years, Mark, Luke and I were working 80, 90, 100 hour weeks. We were tired all the time. We had no life. We were sick and tired of being sick and tired. We lost sight of all the reasons why we first wanted to go into business. The advice I would give my entrepreneurial self 20 years ago would go something like this: “Pauline, you are NOT your business. Don’t be such a control freak! If you micromanage, then your staff become very expensive!

Hire those who are technically smarter than you. Relinquish some control now.

“Don’t stop working hard, but you’ve got to work smarter, not harder. Get mentors, teachers, coaches to help you to grow mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Look after yourself. Your self growth and transformation must come before anything else – otherwise, you will miss out on all the heavenly glory of what this delicious life can offer you and the fulfilment in your heart that your true contribution will bring.”

What are the 3 biggest things you have learnt about business post COVID? For a business owner struggling to get their spark back post COVID, what advice would you give them?

If Covid taught me anything, it taught me that tough times don’t last, but tough people do. That crisis does not change people, crisis reveals them.

In all my businesses we went into action SUPER FAST, as soon as COVID hit. We pivoted.

What does it mean to Pivot? To Pivot is a redirection of energy.

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We redirected our energy to avoid experiencing states of panic, fear, anxiety and crisis. We redirected our energy into innovation, creation, collaboration – we didn’t want to just survive COVID, we wanted to THRIVE during Covid. This mindset comes from decades of resilience, grit, courage and perseverance, all of which are muscles that must be practised. To stay calm in turmoil becomes a revolutionary act.

For a business owner struggling to get their spark back post-COVID, I would give 5 pieces of advice: • CONNECT with inspiring people who can see things you cannot. Multiple perspectives allow you to transcend any situation. Multiple perspectives equate to multiple solutions.

• MOVE YOUR BODY. Stagnation of the body equates to stagnation of thoughts and energy. Change your energy and you will change your life. The more strong, flexible and agile the body, the more strong, flexible and agile the mind.

• STILL YOUR MIND. Stress, fear, anxiety overwhelm will rob you of your intelligence. It will literally make you stupid.

Learn to still the mind either through meditation practices or going out into nature or taking deep rest. A still mind will increase your capacity to think clearly and calmly so that you can come up with the solutions and states of being that will give you your spark back post-COVID. • BREATHE! • KEEP LEARNING. You must continually educate yourself and inspire yourself to expansion. If you are not growing, you are dying - full stop!

RED LANTERN www.redlantern.com.au 60 Riley Street, Darlinghurst, Sydney 2010 reservations@redlantern.com.au RedLanternViet PAULINE NGUYEN The Spiritual Entrepreneur paulinenguyen.com.au

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Start-ups, small businesses and business people who like the creative buzz that takes place in a shared working environment, love coworking office spaces, and in Surry Hills there are plenty to choose from. Here’s three to add to your list if you’re in the market.

SPACES This contemporary and unique working environment is located in the bustling inner-city suburb of Surry Hills, just 2km from the Sydney CBD. The creative, vibrant workspace is perfectly positioned in the sought-after Flinders Street precinct, with easy access to Crown and Oxford Streets - the host of café’s, bars and restaurants right on your doorstep. This location is well-serviced by an extensive bus network and train access via Central Station (1.7km). spacesworks.com/sydney/surry-hills 111 Flinders Street, Surry Hills, 2010 WORKSPACE 365 Situated on Level 10, shared office space, private offices, coworking spaces, and meeting rooms boast stunning city views. At the doorsteps, there is a selection of hip cafes,

trendy pubs, wine bars, and global eateries. An ultimate lifestyle area, this location offers fashion boutiques, galleries, a community library, markets, gymnasiums, and health clubs. workspace365.com.au/418a-elizabeth-surry-hills 418A Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, 2010 OFFICE HUB Awesome serviced office space located in Surry Hills. Price includes electricity, internet & building outgoings -- 24/7 security -- flexible terms -- access to kitchen facilities -- air conditioning -- fully-furnished workspace. This location is well-serviced by an extensive bus network and train access via Central Station. office-hub.com/au Flinders Street, Surry Hills, 2010

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TRAVEL

YOU DON’T NEED TO GO FAR TO ESCAPE Staycations are an opportunity, not a compromise. There is so much beauty, luxury, and tranquility within easy distance of Sydney - and no passport is required. Neighbourhood Media invites you to explore your own magnificent backyard - beginning with Port Stephens.

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A MERE two and a half hour drive north of Sydney, the picturesque bays and headlands of Port Stephens render it a geographical artwork. The natural surrounds have been well preserved making it a go-to destination for those who want to be one with the Earth and get up close to local wildlife. You can swim with wild dolphins, cruise close to whales, or ride camels along the beach.

Port Stephens offers the perfect holiday for those chasing adventure as well as calm: dive the clear waters; surf the waves; trek through undulating green hills; or tackle the giant sand dunes on quad bikes or sand-boards.

For the ultimate Port Stephens holiday you need to stay at Bannisters.

Bannisters, Port Stephens is a measure of discreet opulence.

Surrounded by bushland and facing the limitless blue sea, this modern, stylish hotel is a self-contained paradise.

High ceilings, open spaces, and large glass windows allow a flow through of the natural expanse outside.

Barely two years old, Bannisters is a complete renovation of the iconic Salamander Shores Hotel that once stood on the site.

The impressive complex is un-intrusive in the natural environs and offers 29 Paperbark rooms which overlook the kookaburra and koala habitats, 49 Ocean view rooms, 4 Luxury Suites and a magnificent Penthouse with panoramic views of the Bay. You can paddle to the edge of the infinity pool and look out at the deep blue bay. The various food offerings all use delicious, locally sourced produce including the freshest seafood.

Indulge yourself with a massage or special treatment at Spa Bannisters.

It’s everything you want in a luxury holiday without the hassle of security screening and hours in a cramped seat.

And guess what - they’ve even got a few dog-friendly rooms!

So start packing…

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Bec Attanasio

CAN you tell us about yourself? We heard you are a NIDA (National Institute of Dramatic Art) graduate, what did you study there?

I’m originally from Melbourne and moved to Sydney to attend NIDA for Acting. I auditioned for 6 years to get into the acting course, it is very competitive with only 24 students out of thousands of applicants each year.

I had an incredible 3 years. We studied everything from phonetics to clowning, movement performance to your usual Chekhov and Shakespeare. It is such a well-rounded experience

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for all artists in all performance disciplines.

Since I graduated in November, I’ve been on an episode of Doctor Doctor and I’ve just finished performing in The Tempest with Sport for Jove. Not a bad start at all! I live with my fiancé who was an actor and is now a Clinical Psychologist, and our little puppy Baci.

What attracted you to working at Pinot & Picasso?

As an artist, it’s really important to fuel your creativity however you can. As an actor and a recent graduate, I needed to find a job that would allow me to stay creative while between acting jobs.

I feel so lucky to have my job at Pinot and Picasso Surry Hills, it really is the perfect day job.

Do you have an artistic background?

My Mum is a painter, so I’ve dabbled in arts and crafts all my life. I definitely don’t have my Mum’s painting talents, but I absolutely learned the importance of expressing yourself creatively. Whether it was making mosaic picture frames, acting with sock puppets or writing your own picture book, I was really privileged to have that sort of childhood. Now I’m an Actor who teaches painting at Pinot and Picasso, and I spend my spare time making pottery, all in Surry Hills. If that’s not the dream, I don’t know what is!

What do you find most interesting about residents of Surry Hills?

Surry Hills is such a unique and interesting hub of people.

Everything is so accessible. You can walk 20 metres in any direction and you’ll pass galleries, theatres, cafes, parks, there are so many amazing attractions in our neighbourhood.

Naturally, I think this attracts young families, students and older couples. Essentially, Surry Hills is a melting pot of people and culture, which has made it the ultimate place to live for the last 5 years.

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ART

Acclaimed artist Brett Whiteley spent the last four years of his life in Surry Hills, where, in 1985, he purchased an abandoned warehouse and converted it into a studio and exhibition space, which remains a testament to his prolific and varied output.

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Whiteley was an internationally renowned artist, Bohemian, peace campaigner and influencer who crossed mediums and continents in a relatively short but prolific career spanning 33 years. His paintings ranged between abstract, figurative, erotic, collage, portraits and landscapes, sometimes fusing different styles and mediums.

He lived at his Surry Hills warehouse at #2 Raper St from 1988 to June 1992, when he died, aged 53.

Born 7 April 1939, Whiteley grew up in Longueville, Lane Cove.

Showing artistic talent at an early age, during his teenage years he often travelled to inland towns of NSW and Canberra to paint landscapes, then, from 1956 to 1959, he studied at the National Art School in East Sydney.

In 1957, aged 17, he met Wendy Julius, 15. Herself an artist, Wendy joined Whiteley in the life drawing classes at Sydney Art School in The Rocks and they began a 30-year-relationship.

In 1959 Whiteley won an art scholarship sponsored by the Italian Govt, then left Australia for Europe. Wendy saved and also emigrated, the couple reuniting and residing awhile in Florence.

In 1961 the pair relocated to London, where Whiteley set up a

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studio. There he was discovered by the distinguished Whitechapel Gallery, known for promoting contemporary artists.

One of his works, Untitled Red Painting was purchased by the prestigious Tate Gallery - the youngest living artist to have work purchased by the Tate, a record that remains.

In Nov 1964, the Whiteleys’ daughter Arkie was born, and in Dec the following year, they returned home to Australia and settled awhile in Whale Beach.

In Sept 1967 the couple sailed to New York, after Whiteley was awarded a creative sponsorship. In Manhattan, after visiting the notorious Hotel Chelsea, the Whiteleys were offered the penthouse apartment.

Here the Whiteleys socialised with notable movers and shakers of the arts and music world, including Jimmy Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Robert Mapplethorpe and Janis Joplin (the latter sometimes babysat Arkie), became louche Bohemians and developed lifelong drug and alcohol habits.

Whiteley was twice admitted to hospital for alcohol poisoning, although his recreational experimentation with marijuana and psychedelic drugs profoundly influenced his work.

From June 1968 Whiteley gradually immersed himself in his monumental 22-metre-long, 2.4 metres high obsession, The American Dream, which covered 18 wooden panels.

Taking a year to complete, and merging collage, photography, painting and illuminations, the piece began and ended with tranquil scenes but was divided by a chaotic, nightmarish nuclear Armageddon.

Whiteley was incensed when the Marlborough-Gerson Gallery in Manhattan, which exhibited 23 of his works in May-June 1968, refused to display The American Dream when it was completed in July 1969.

Distraught that his piece-de-resistance was denied an opportunity to impact upon the American public, the couple immediately abandoned the USA and departed for Fiji.

There, in the Pacific, they resided for five months in the remote tropical village of Navutulevu, about eighty kilometres from Suva.

However, a drug raid cut short their plans and they were forced to flee to Australia.

The Whiteleys returned to Sydney in Nov 1969 and moved into a 1907-built Federation house in Lavender Bay. The interior of the premises and exterior views of the harbour often appeared in Whiteley’s paintings, the former frequently featuring a naked Wendy reclining on furniture or in the bath.

Throughout the 1970s, Whiteley’s creativity continued with pieces inspired by Japanese art, studies of rural towns, portraits of friends and numerous Sydney Harbour scenes.

Another multi-panelled work that fared far better than The American Dream was Alchemy (1972), which was featured on the cover of the Dire Straits’ live album of the same title.

It’s now on permanent display at the Surry Hills gallery.

Whiteley also won three of Australia’s most prestigious awards, twice each: the Archibald Prize for Australian portraiture in 1976 and 1978, the Sulman Prize for landscape in 1978 and 1978, and the Wynne Prize for landscape painting and figurative sculpture in 1977 and 1978.

In 1985, Whiteley purchased an abandoned T-shirt factory at 2 Raper St, Surry Hills and converted it into a working studio. In June 1992, Whiteley died, aged 53, from a heroin overdose in a motel in Thirroul.

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.M CONTEMPORARY

.M CONTEMPORARY is a gallery space that aims to create a cross-cultural conversation through exhibiting and supporting emerging and established artists from around the world.

8/15-19 Boundary St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 mcontemp.com

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When it comes to artistic inspiration, postcode 2010 is a hub of creativity. To get you inspired we’ve put together a small collection of galleries worth a visit.

STANLEY STREET GALLERY The gallery hosts a continually changing exhibition calendar and showcases the work of both established and emerging artists. Exhibitions include painting, photography, sculpture, wearable art, ceramics, video, and performance.

1/52-54 Stanley St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 stanleystreetgallery.com.au THE ARTERY A dynamic gallery showcasing original, contemporary paintings

by Aboriginal artists.

The Westbury, Shop 2/221 Darlinghurst Rd, Darlinghurst NSW 2010 artery.com.au BRETT WHITELEY STUDIO Art museum & former home of avant-garde artist Brett Whiteley, featuring large, unfinished works.

2 Raper St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 artgallery.nsw.gov.au/visit/brett-whiteley-studio

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TAP GALLERY The Tap Gallery is an art gallery, exhibition centre and arts and drama venue. Aside from hosting art exhibitions, it is also known for hosting plays and drawing classes.

Level 1/259 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 tapgallery.org.au

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COMMUNITY

Providing healthy nutritious meals and a range of human services to the homeless, destitute, impoverished and underprivileged people.

One Meal – It Makes a Difference is a not-for-profit, community organisation that helps to feed, clothe and support the homeless, disenfranchised, vulnerable and at-risk members of our local communities.

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ONE Meal was founded in December 2014 when a group of friends came together to give back to the community with a oneoff street service at Green Park in Sydney, providing a meal to people in need at Christmas. A month later they were back again, and One Meal – It Makes a Difference was born.

One Meal now provides hundreds of meals to people in need every week. Regular weekly community meals serve up delicious hot dinners for over 500 patrons across Sydney, including Blacktown, Canterbury-Bankstown (Kingsgrove and Riverwood), Sydney City (Darlinghurst and Surry Hills), Northern Beaches (Manly and Narraweena), and Sutherland Shire (Cronulla, Miranda and Sutherland).

During the COVID-19 lockdown, many charities had to stop operations due to social distancing protocols and risk. One Meal, however, was able to implement new processes and keep services going to the community who were more in need than ever before, because of the lockdown.

The demand for food relief services continues to grow, highlighting Sydney’s “hidden hunger crisis” – where people going without proper food are not just the homeless or unemployed, but increasingly ‘ordinary’ people whose situation dramatically changes. These changes are often due to illness, death of a breadwinner, family breakup and/or fleeing domestic violence,

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and the abandoned or isolated elderly.

Those needing help can also include people who struggle to access support services due to personal challenges, such as restricted mobility, mental health (including anxiety - e.g. agoraphobia), challenging family situations (incl. DV fears), physical limitations, isolation, communication/language/culture barriers, and many other challenges.

Local communities can get involved by: Providing cooked meals, breakfast items or food to the service each week.

Volunteering at a service for a few hours on a Saturday night in Darlinghurst or Surry Hills and serving food. Different locations have services on different nights.

Donations of clothing, blankets and canned foods are always welcome.

Help fundraise for One Meal.

onemeal.org.au @onemeal14 @onemeal14

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AVOIDING INFLUENZA DURING WINTER

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Winter is also known as the Cold or Flu Season. We caught up with Dr Kevin Cheng from Osana, a Preventative Medical Clinic, to learn what and what not to do during Flu Season.

UNDERSTANDING Colds & Flu - Common cold symptoms include a cough, sore throat and runny nose whilst influenza can also cause fever, chills, muscles aches and vomiting. Both are spread by airborne droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, often contracted when they land on surfaces.

Those affected are infectious from the day before symptoms show, and thereafter for up to 7 days in adults and 10 days in kids.

Protect Yourself & Others - Flu strains change every year so getting an annual vaccination is an important first step, and applies to everyone in the community.

The best time to get the flu vaccination is in April or early May, making sure there is at least a 2-week separation period from getting your Covid vaccination.

If you Catch a Cold or the Flu - Taking Vitamin C may reduce the duration of colds but doesn’t stop you from catching one.

Zinc tablets can help reduce the duration.

It’s also important to get lots of rest and keep up with your fluids.

Take steps to protect those around you by washing or sanitising hands regularly and sneezing or coughing into an elbow, as well

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as wearing a mask. Encourage sick family and friends to wait to visit until they are feeling better, and vice versa. Be sure to regularly clean high contact areas often, such as light switches, door knobs, mobile phone and keyboards.

If your symptoms get worse see your General Practitioner, especially if they last longer than 1 week, or if you are producing phlegm or have a prolonged fever. Red flags to seek medical attention early include shortness of breath or rapid breathing, chest pain, confusion, dizziness or ongoing vomiting.

Flu Myths - The Flu vaccine does not cause the flu because it is an inactivated (or dead) version of the flu virus. Cold weather and winter does not cause the flu, although the flu season also corresponds with when the flu virus is most prevalent.

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It’s never been more important for living spaces, and now home offices, to bring some Zen into our lives.

ALL of us have spent more time at home than anticipated over the last year, and as we get to the pointy end of things, we’re probably all feeling a bit of cabin fever by now (congratulations

to all the parents of school aged kids that have made it this far!).

We’ve pulled together some tips and tricks to help you bring some calm into your lives.

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PLUSH Bathrobe - Who said you need a 5 star hotel to relax in a schmick robe? Nobody. Once the day’s zoom meetings are over, pretend you’re living in a fancy hotel and throw this super cosy robe.

Pro-tip: throw into the dryer 5 minutes before wearing to experience extreme levels of comfort.

Did you know - once a scent is detected it takes a direct route to the limbic system, which is the part of the brain related to emotion and memory? Not only can scents evoke memories, they can cause a physical response - helping you relax, calm symptoms of cold/flu, soothe indigestion and even induce sleep.

- Helps to induce sleep & promote healthy sleeping patterns.

Bed, Bath and Table - RRP $52.45 Waffle Slippers - Complete the look with a pair of BLISS Waffle Slippers Now on sale - RRP $11.25 - Relieves symptoms of stress & mild anxiety; acting as nervous system relaxant.

- Decreases the impact of migraines/ headaches & mild aches and pains.

This diffuser comes highly recommended! It dispels a super fine mist, which not only fills spaces with the scent of your choice, it adds moisture to the air, helping with skin hydration.

Aromatherapy Diffuser - RRP $79.95 (available at palmbeachcollection.com.au)

FEEL Let’s face it - as nice as it would be, none of us have time to get a massage every evening after a long day. But we’ve found some other ways you can bring the comfort of a spa day into your own living room.

Beuerer Massage Foot Warmer - I BET you didn’t know this thing existed under $100 and you can keep your toes toasty, whilst enjoying a never ending footrub!

Available at The Good Guys - RRP $85

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Luxton Blanket - As cosy as they come - and now on sales at Bed, Bath and Table!

- $79.95

MIND

Recent studies have shown that mindfulness is one of the strongest ways to overcome any stress or anxiety you may be facing in your life.

Whilst some find mediation and mindfulness a walk in the park (literally!), others don’t!

Meditation 101 Remember, practice makes perfect but here’s a simple 2 minute routine to get started. It could be introduced to your morning routine, before dinner - but consistency is key: Prepare to sit still for a few minutes, sit wherever is comfortable!

Close your eyes and focus on your breath for 2 minutes. depth/shallowness, how it impacts your ribs/stomach/body.

If your mind wanders - bring your focus back to your breathing.

For heaps more content on meditation, mindfulness, sleep issues and anxiety, check out headspace.com

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LET your creative light shine with performing arts courses for all ages, presented by NIDA Open!

Based on the National Institute of Dramatic Art’s as, NIDA Open offers a range of fun and engaging performing arts classes for kids of all ages, experience and skill levels.

With courses including acting, costume design, drama, musical theatre, TV presenting, voice, writing and more, NIDA’s term and holiday program provides a safe and encouraging environment where kids can build confidence and find their creative voice, all while socialising and having fun!

NIDA Open offers term classes and holiday courses at NIDA Kensington and other venues around Sydney, led by a skilled team of teaching artists with experience across theatre, film, TV, entertainment and education.

Some upcoming courses include: • NIDA Drama School • Acting for Stage and Screen • Public Speaking and Communication • Musical Theatre School • Smartphone to Big Screen and more!

Book your term and holiday courses now at open.nida.edu.au

Term Classes and Holiday Course for Kids of All Ages. nida.edu.au 215, Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW (02) 9697 7600 @NIDAcommunity

MAKING A GRAMMAR EDUCATION POSSIBLE Scholarships and fee-assisted places available Is your boy an independent, creative thinker? Then Grammar may be the ideal school for him. There is no waiting list and entry is based on merit alone.

If families are worried about the fees, please note that Grammar offers a very extensive fee-assistance programme to help boys attend our School.

Our next Open Day will be held on Thursday 19th August. Please come along if you would like to learn more about us, meet current boys and staff and see our campus. We also host an Information Evening on our scholarships and fee-assistance programme, which this year is scheduled for Wednesday 10th November.

For bookings or more information, please visit www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au, or contact Tara Rennie on 9332 5805 or email admissions@sydgram.nsw.edu.au.

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DRINK When Trish Karr was 40 years old she had an epiphany: she’d been living a lie.

Born and raised in the very suppressive Jehovah’s Witness religion, Karr had to subvert her curiosity and affable nature and prepare each day for doom.

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“I’D BELIEVED my whole life that Armageddon was coming,” says Karr. “ As a kid growing up I’d run home from school thinking that Armageddon would come and I wouldn’t see my family…So I lived in fear.”

Karr was effectively walled off from the rest of the world. Every Saturday and Sunday was spent knocking on doors, proselytising.

She never celebrated Christmas or birthdays, and could not socialise with anyone who was not a Jehovah’s Witness.

“We were told not to look on the internet…you can’t look up anything about the religion or look at apostate materials because that would poison your mind,” says Karr.

As such, at 40, she was, as she admits, very naive.

“I really didn’t know what a gay person looked like - not that they look like anything but I’m just saying, I never met a gay person in my life ’til after I was 40! How crazy is that?”

Karr’s inquisitive impulse eventually got the better of her. She managed to sneakily search the internet where she discovered that none of the prophecies her religion had foretold had come true. Not only that, but there was a whole world of wonders that had been kept from her.

“I just felt like I was being controlled so much and I got to the stage where I just thought: I’ve got to break free and see what else is out there.”

She quite the church and separated from her husband, whom she had been with since she was 16 and with whom she had four children.

From there it was a crusade into the unknown. She signed up to a dating sight, met new people and tried new things.

“It was just like a kid in a candy store, to be honest, not knowing what to have next or what to do next.”

It was a trip she took to Ibiza that really opened her eyes to possibilities.

“We stayed there 3 weeks, nearly came back in a box…we had fun, we partied, we had a great time for 3 weeks. And I saw how they partied over there and I thought: You know what? We need that kind of style over here.”

That was how the famous - or infamous - Hot Kandi parties began. Karr held the first one in July 2009 at Slide on Oxford Street and it was a phenomenal success. From then on they were held once every three months.

“I just knew I found my calling in life. I found my passion where I can bring people together for good times, and that’s when I discovered that, hey, I’m made for more than just staying at home and knocking on doors,” says Karr.

That calling has persisted. On May 21 this year, Karr opened a new cocktail bar in Woolloomooloo.

“Kandi Luxe is something that’s been on my mind for a long time, since I created the parties,” explains Karr. “I wanted to start a new chapter…I think I’ve just got to put my name to a venue where I can still do what I love and bring people together.”

It took a while to find the right place. Along the way Karr had a sour business venture with a man who ultimately swindled her out of $30k. She decided she was better off going it alone. When she found the bar in Woolloomooloo it was love at first sight.

“I just knew it was the right one, you know. It’s not huge, it’s

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boutique, on the smallish side, but I just know it’s the right one for me to start in.”

Karr’s side hustle is interior design and her exquisite taste is reflected in the French Provincial finishings, crimson velvet seating, gold-framed mirrors, and shimmering chandeliers inside Kandi Luxe.

The bar serves extraordinary bespoke cocktails and Karr has hired a 5-star chef previously from Hubert’s French restaurant to curate the menu.

Imbuing the new venue with elements from the Hot Kandi parties, Karr hires live burlesque performers (fire eaters, Brazilian dancers, aerialists, etc) and prestige DJs. “I want to give people the ‘wow factor’. I want to give people an experience that no other place would give them, you know.

Sure there’s other places but they don’t get the vibe like I get.”

Karr puts a lot of effort into making Kandi Luxe just so, and she’d like her guests to make a little effort too. No sloppy-joes or joggers please.

“I want classy, sexy. I want exotic…Because I’m a bit extra just a bit - I like people to feel like that too; just to feel a bit special and come out for a nice night,” she says. “Just look and feel good about yourself and I’ll welcome you with open arms.”

Kandi Luxe Sydney, 120 Bourke Street, Woolloomooloo kandiluxe.com.au

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Nick Shaw Brewery Representative, Sydney Brewery

HOW long have you been with Sydney Brewery?

I have worked closely with the Sydney Brewery team for about 6 years now. I was the manager at Sydney Brewery in Surry Hills up until the start of this year, when I began my new role as Brewery Representative.

What are people’s reactions when they realise everything is brewed in house?

Our brewery in Surry Hills is, unfortunately, too small to be able to brew everything on site. Our core range is brewed at our larger production brewery in the Hunter Valley. The Surry Hills’ brewery is where you will find the brewers experimenting with new and exciting recipes and pushing out limited-releases that you can only find in Surry Hills.

Usually the response is one of excitement and surprise; not many people expect to find an operating brewery within Surry

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Hills and it’s always fun going through the current releases and what is brewing or will be available in the future.

Sydney Brewery have won a litany of awards, what have been the stand-outs for you?

I think the culmination of our success was the 2021 Royal Qld Beer Show where our Pilsner won two trophies, including Grand Champion Beer!

We also received 3 Gold medals (Pilsner, East Coast IPA & Blue Swimmer Summer Ale) and were named Champion Small/Medium Brewery. It really accentuated what we already knew: our brewers are super stars! This was followed up by a strong showing at the recent AIBA down in Melbourne. My personal favourites at the moment are the Speakeasy Black IPA brewed by Jarred (aka Bossy) or the Toasted Marshmallow Raspberry & Strawberry Sour by Tom (aka Big Sassy).

What is the best night for locals to come down to Sydney Brewery to sample the goods?

Saturday nights would be my recommendation, we have live music pumping on both Fridays and Saturdays however Fridays are usually pretty packed with the after-work crowd.

Saturdays are a bit more chilled, which gives you a better chance to sample some beers, chat to the guys behind the bar and enjoy the music.

Sydney Brewery, 28 Albion St, Surry Hills sydneybrewery.com @SydneyBrewery @SydneyBrewery

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SINCE 2008, Yulli’s restaurant has been a favourite fixture in Surry Hills, serving delicious and innovative vegetarian dishes alongside tasty cocktails, local wines and housemade craft beer and cider from their brewery in Alexandria, Yulli’s Brews. Now 100% vegan, the restaurant also offers many gluten-free options and caters for a number of different allergies and dietary requirements.

With a fusion menu that’s designed to share, the dishes take inspiration from South-East Asian and Mediterranean cuisines and include scrumptious delights that even non-vegans will devour. Examples include: edamame and coconut money bags, crispy wasabi cauliflower, zucchini flowers with beetroot and truffle cream, tofu san choy bow, Korean fried broccolini, and, for dessert, sticky date pudding with butterscotch sauce and housemade coconut ice cream.

Whether you’re dining on a banquet feast with a crowd of mates or relaxing with a cocktail or two, the laid-back warm atmosphere makes it the perfect spot for lunch or an evening get-together. A huge supporter of the arts, Yulli’s is also known for hosting live jazz nights and other events, so be sure to keep an eye out for what’s on and best book ahead to avoid disappointment.

With restaurants like Yulli’s its obvious that plant-based food is not a fad, it’s delicious and here to stay.

We’re passionate about making tasty vegan and gluten-free food, and combining it with the best beer and wine NSW has to offer!

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Homelessness in Sydney, especially the CBD and surrounding areas, is reaching epidemic proportions.

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With more and more Australians finding themselves out of work, thanks to COVID, the amount of homeless has been growing more rapidly than ever. Many of these individuals have one silver lining, which is that their faithful furry companions remain by their side.

There have been countless studies around the world that continue to reaffirm the fact that pets (whatever kind of pet that might be) provide immeasurable benefits to an individual’s mental health. And for an individual facing such hardship, these benefits are more important and necessary than ever. The bonds established between any pet/owner are immense, however, for the homeless population, a pet can often be one of the only positive aspects in their lives.

Despite all of the huge emotional and physical benefits, there are many financial burdens associated with pet ownership. These are often impossible to meet for the disadvantaged community.

This is where a range of charities and local organisations have stepped in to help - and you can as well: Pets in the Park recognises that it’s not only people who are homeless. They are providing free access to preventative health care programs that help people experiencing homelessness care for their pets. These programs support the wellbeing of homeless people living with animal companions.

Check out www.petsinthepark.org.au/how-to-help-us to donate or volunteer.

RSPCA strongly believes in the emotional, mental and physical benefits of the relationships between people and pets. Their community homelessness programs can provide temporary

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foster accommodation and/or emergency pet boarding, financial assistance for veterinary treatment and financial assistance with impound fees.

Check out www.rspcansw.org.au/donate to donate, volunteer or host a fundraiser.

DoggosofSurryHills - During the day a boutique dog walking business, at night Lisa Hampton turns into a superhero for disadvantaged dogs in Surry Hills. Each week, Lisa takes food, treats, toys and bedding donations to be distributed throughout the local homeless community - all done through a central point at Ward Park.

Reach out to Lisa via Instagram (@doggosofsurryhills) to volunteer/donate.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Winter is here and that means things are going to get much harder for those sleeping rough. Do you have any spare blankets, towels or bedding you could donate?

Eating well is much more important when the temperature drops, in order to maintain body heat. When you’re doing your next shop, maybe buy a packet of schmackos/some sachets of pet food (must be light + portable) to hand out if you get the opportunity.

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DO you look at our Pets Page longingly and wish you had a four-legged friend of your own to cuddle up to, especially during these colder months? Maybe your schedule, budget or lifestyle don’t allow for a 10 + year commitment - but maybe fostering is for you?

We spoke to Jack Rae (the amazing manager of Thai Rock) about the impact fostering has had on his life so far.

“After searching without luck for over two years for an apartment friendly rescue dog to adopt, I came across Paws & Recover on Facebook. They do such wonderful work finding temporary foster homes for fur babies while their owners are going through tough times.

“I’ve had Gilbert & Sophie for about six weeks now and it has been the most wonderful experience. Gilbert is a big, gentle snuggle bug who loves to play fetch and Sophie is a sweet, independent little lady who loves nothing more than investigating smells (especially when they lead to yummy treats!)”

SOPHIE MEET DOT. She has settled in Surry Hills after a hard start in Casino, where she was tied to a Hills Hoist. After this, she found a good second home on some acreage in Lismore and then became a young mother to five sons and a daughter.

At the ripe young age of 4 years, Dot finally arrived in Surry Hills and after some intense training now walks freely around the streets, saying hello to everyone that loves dogs. Described best by a close friend, Dot is a MENSA dog, with exceptional IQ and EQ. Graced with good looks and character to match, she’s never short of offers for sleepovers. She loves to herd other dogs and has a growing collection of bandannas. Her pet hate is Ibis (bin chickens)!

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TANYA PLIBERSEK FEDERAL MEMBER FOR SYDNEY HERE TO HELP

JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

As your local representative, I can assist with enquiries or problems you have with Federal Government departments and services like Centrelink, immigration, superannuation, Child Support payments, Medicare, the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS), Veterans’ Affairs, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the National Broadband Network (NBN), universities, employment, training, Commonwealth funding and grants.

My office offers Justice of the Peace (JP) services on Mondays (2pm4.30pm); Tuesdays (10am-1pm); and Thursdays (2pm-4.30pm).

Please contact my office to

STAYING IN TOUCH To keep up to date with my activities (incuding my mobile offices), issues and events - both locally and nationally, please subscribe to my eNews at: tanyaplibersek.com.

make an appointment.

CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES My office can arrange messages of congratulations for people who live in my electorate and are celebrating their golden (50th) and diamond (60th) wedding anniversaries; and 90th and subsequent birthdays.

Please allow for 6-8 weeks for congratulatory messages from dignatories.

Authorised by T.PlIbersek MP (ALP) 1A Great Buckingham St, Redfern

1A Great Buckingham St Redfern NSW 2016 TanyaPlibersek.com

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Darlinghurst restaurant founded by spiritual entrepreneur Pauline Nguyen.

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Woolloomooloo cocktail bar run by former Jehovah’s Witness Trish Karr?

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Charitable food provider to the homeless and hungry around Sydney?

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Join our community @ HEALTH/WELLNESS AUSTRALIAN SCHOOL OF MEDITATION & YOGA We believe in making yoga and meditation accessible to everyone in our community. We understand it’s transformative power and its ability to engage and inspire people of all walks of life. At its most fundamental level, yoga creates harmony, and with classes everyday, we invite you to participate with us… We teach traditional Hatha and Yin styles that are suitable for beginner to experienced level. Our Deep Peace Meditation classes will teach you simple, but powerful techniques that are easily integrated into your daily life.

Basement 154-160 Broadway Chippendale 0414 672 709

LUNA BEAUTY & APOTHECARY Offering the unique experience of a combined naturopathic clinic, apothecary, retail and beauty parlour. We are creative and ambitious, intent on delivering a luxurious and holistic experience through our combined offering of naturopathy and beauty.

71 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills 0448 844 166 OSANA CARE Osana preventative medical clinics improve your health, wellbeing and help you age well. Under our unique membership model, you can access longer appointments with a range of health professionals including a dedicated Health Assistant, Dietitian, Health & Exercise Coaches and Psychologists. Your care team, along with a specialist GP help you address whatever health goals or risks or issues you may have, by providing a tailored health plan that already has a track record of keeping over 6,000 local members healthy & happy. Our results are industry leading (see our website osana.care) and we can reduce your long term hospital risk by 50%.

124 Queen St, Woolhara 13 93 55 - osana.care FRINGE ON CROWN Positioned in the heart of cosmopolitan Crown Street, Fringe on Crown is a vibrant, fun and relaxed hair salon. ​Headed by Molly McCarthy and supported by her energetic, experienced, friendly and professional team.

574 Crown St, Surry Hills 9699 2488 LUNA BEAUTY & APOTHECARY Offering the unique experience of a combined naturopathic clinic, apothecary, retail and beauty parlour. We are creative and ambitious, intent on delivering a luxurious and holistic experience through our combined offering of naturopathy and beauty.

71 Fitzroy St, Surry Hills - 0448 844 166

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FITNESS PLAYGROUND starting off as a boot-camp fitness program in Surry Hills, Fitness Playground now has multiple ‘Playgrounds’ across Sydney. They have a commitment to doing things differently and want to build supportive, and inclusive communities in each of their gyms. They have unique classes, equipment, design and atmosphere - but it’s always the people in the playground that make it special!

429 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills 1800 496 348

LORD OF THE RIG A group training facility where you are more than just a number. Don’t get lost in the crowd of a commercial gym or large group fitness class. Smaller class sizes and world-class coaches ensure you are getting individual attention whilst still being able to enjoy the energy and enjoyment of training in a group setting. Coaches are aware of your goals, injury history, and can be there to motivate you to get into the gym if you are having an off week. They provide you with the tools you need to improve the way you move, look and feel all you have to do is show up.

191/205 William St, Darlighurst 0409 518 088 - lordoftherig.com

THE LITTLE BARBER SHOP Serving the 2010 postcode and beyond for half a decade you can expect skilful barbers who are committed to giving you not only a high quality cut or shave but it’s the overall experience that keeps you coming back for more. Enjoy a free local beer, kick back, relax and trust that your hair is in good hands. With over 150+ 5 star reviews we love the locals that love us!

109 Catherdral St, Wolloomooloo 9332 3399

SYDNEY FUNERAL CO Established with a service-driven philosophy, all clients are given love, care, compassion and understanding when they are at their most vulnerable. Our strength is our transparency, attention to detail and caring approach that allows us to understand what families want and provide a beautiful celebration of a unique life that brings peace to the loved ones. Sydney Funerals is a celebrant-owned company that was created to give Sydney families choices. Choices on funeral venues, celebrants and how much to pay for a funeral.

8328 0700 sydneyfunerals.com

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HOME BEDS AUSTRALIA An award-winning specialist independent store. Their website and extensive showroom has the widest range of Australia’s leading mattress brands, including: AH Beard Domino, Crown Jewel, King Koil, Sealy Posturepedic and SleepMaker Miracoil. Their reputation is backed by positive word of mouth with friendly and professional consultations. Visit the team to design your own made-to-order bed or headboard in a choice of styles and fabrics.

503 Old South Head Rd, Rose Bay 1300 588 788 bedsaustralia.com.au ARTHUR G Passionate about quality design, and dedicated to true craftsmanship. All furniture is Australian designed and manufactured.

Shop 1/8 Hill Street, Surry Hills 9332 1488 REDDIE FURNITURE A timeless collection of furniture focusing on traditional craftsmanship with modern architectural lines. Reddie understands that everyone has different size and style needs, and has curated a collection that can be customised by size and material. All products are sustainably made with premium materials by craftsmen trained in traditional Danish woodworking.

322 Crown St, Surry Hills 0414 524 250 www.reddie.com.au MARK THE FLORIST Is a boutique florist in the heart of Darlinghurst delivering to the surrounding suburbs and Hospitals including St Vincents Hospital.

237 Victoria Rd, Darlinghurst 9368 1367

ELMS STORE A lifestyle store in the heart of Surry Hills showcasing beautiful Australian-designed products with a focus on quality, sustainability and mindfulness.

393 Crown St, Surry Hills 9357 4740

JUST SCREW IT A Sydney building company specialising in home renovations, handyman services, bathroom renovations, kitchen renovations and DA management.

21 Hill St, Leichhardt 9564 5454 iFRESH CLEANING SERVICES Locally-managed and reputable carpet cleaners for both commercial and residential spaces.

124 Reservoir St, Surry Hills 1300 721 116 ABSOLUTE TREE & GARDEN SERVICES Providing cost-effective landscape solutions to both commercial and residential properties for over 20 years. Absolute Tree & Garden can find a solution for any soft landscaping needs (turf, hedging, planting, trimming).

Call - 0414 923 269 or email info@absolutegardening. com.au for a quote today!

SHANE’S TREES A family owned, professional tree-lopping company with over 35 + years experience.

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PETS PUPNPUSSY A boutique pet shop with a huge range of top quality products to spoil your furry friend with; treats, beds, accessories!

The best part, your pets are always welcome to come and see for themselves, the staff are known for being very generous with treats so don’t be surprised if your pooch never wants to leave! Products also available online.

185 Campbell St 9360 9910 pupnpussy.com.au THE CAT PROTECTION SOCIETY Each year the Cat Protection Society helps thousands of cats; they take in homeless cats and kittens and provide them with all the veterinary care and rehabilitation they need before finding them the loving and responsible homes they deserve. They also offer discounted feline health services including desexing, vaccination and microchipping. If you’re in the area drop by their Cat Boutique in Newtown for all your cat care essentials including cat food, litter, flea and worm treatments, toys and much more for your feline friend plus great gifts for cat-lovers.

The Cat Boutique - Open 7 days (10am - 5pm) - 85 Enmore Road, Newtown - 9519 7201 424 Crown St, Surry Hills 9211 2040

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Join our community @ The Wild Vet Run by Dr Emma Hall, also known as ‘The Wild Vet’, this practice is experienced and equipped to deal with an extensive range of species. In addition to dogs and cats, they have a special focus on birds, rabbits, reptiles, rodents, and other pocket pets. They work with state of the art diagnostic, laboratory, surgical and clinical settings enabling them to provide the highest standard of care for your pet - every time.

22a Bridge Rd, Glebe 1300 945 383 DOGGOS OF SURRY HILLS DAYCARE Offering boutique doggy daycare to suit your DOGGOS individual needs.

Breakfast and lunch are given if your best friend didn’t eat before arriving (food of your choice), treats during the day (includes carrots and healthy snacks), supervised toy playing, a group walk and run around at either Alfred or Moore park and last but not least, nap time. We cater to a maximum of only 5 dogs per day.

Text Lisa on 0451103199 to book!

DOGS @ PLAY Sydney City’s most trusted and established Dog Daycare Centre - these guys have been caring for your four-legged friends since 2004. Conveniently located on Crown St, they’re 100% Australian owned and proud to offer a variety of services including grooming, walking, daycare and training.

422 - 424 Crown St 9211 2040 dogsplay.com.au

VETS ON CROWN A comprehensive veterinary facility dedicated to providing quality care throughout your family pets life. They offer state-of-the-art facilities and provide the highest level of care; making sure your beloved pets get the care they deserve.

It’s this vets mission to provide complete pet care and compassionate veterinary medical and surgical services and advice, individualized to the needs of each patient. There’s a wide range of services offered including - boarding, veterinary services, grooming and many more.

537 Crown St 91331300 vetsoncrown.com.au

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THE DOG SESSIONS Offering puppy school, dog walking and training sessions in Paddington, Bellevue Hill, Surry Hills and surrounding Eastern Suburbs areas for over 15 years. Led by accredited dog trainer Caroline Depledge.

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EDUCATION ST ANDREW’S CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Located in two high-rise buildings in the heart of Sydney’s CBD, SACS is an innovative, globally focused coeducational learning community for students from kindergarten through to Year 12, offering Year 11-12 students the option of the HSC or the IB Diploma program. The school’s urban location presents vast opportunities for students to engage beyond the classroom, with city museums, theatres, legal centres, green spaces, government institutions and industry. The school’s nurturing learning environment and pastoral care focus ensures every student is known, valued and empowered.

Sydney Square, Sydney 9286 9664 sacs.nsw.edu.au

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF DRAMATIC ARTS Grab hold of your dreams in 2021 with short courses for all ages at NIDA Kensington and other venues across Sydney. Based on the National Institute of Dramatic Art’s world-renowned training techniques, NIDA Open courses provide a safe and encouraging environment where kids and adults alike can unleash their inner artist, build confidence and find their creative voice. Led by a skilled team of teaching artists - term and holiday courses include acting, screen acting, drama, public speaking, TV presenting and more!

F1300 450 417 open.nida.edu.au MACLEAY COLLEGE Offering a personalised learning environment for students looking to pursue diploma and bachelor qualifications in journalism, advertising, digital media, business, accounting and marketing.

Curriculums are influenced by the latest ideas, trends and thinking. Students can learn from industry experts and tap into an amazing network of contacts. Classes are limited to 25 students, FEE-HELP is available for all courses.

Level 2, 28 Foveaux Street Surry Hills 1300 939 888 macleay.edu.au

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EDUCATION cnt’d SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL The ideal school for boys who are independent, creative thinkers with a love of learning, a curiosity about the world and a passion to get involved in sport, music, drama, debating, chess, Cadets, art and more. Grammar is an unusual school. Its liberal curriculum sets it apart, as does its focus on the life of the mind. If families are worried about the fees, please note that Grammar offers a very extensive feeassistance programme to help boys attend our School. There is no waiting list and entry is based on merit alone.

College St, Darlinghurst 9332 5805 sydgram.nsw.edu.au

ARTS PINOT & PICASSO Australia’s #1 Paint and Sip Experience - now open in Surry Hills! Enjoy a night of BYO wine, nibbles and painting as our expert Pinot & Picasso hosts deliver step by step instructions with plenty of room left for your inner-Picasso to run wild.

By the end of the night, even all you ‘non-creatives’ will be taking home your very own Picasso! Pinot & Picasso is the perfect, fun & memorable experience. Whether you want to host it in our studio or at a venue of your choice, we can do it. Ideal for fundraisers, birthdays, team building, hens parties, promotional events & Christmas parties 35 Foster St, Surry Hills pinotandpicasso.com.au/surryhills GOLDEN AGE CINEMA & BAR A cinema and bar in the old screening room of the heritage-listed Paramount Pictures Building in Surry Hills. Also offering venue hire, special events + screenings and even takeaway cocktails to set up your own cinema at home!

Paramount House - 80 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills 9211 1556

SCRATCHES RECORDS Sydney based Hip Hop label, founded and managed by Lorenz ‘P.Smurf’ Prichard. Focusing on high quality music, art, events, workshops and apparel, from the world of underground Hip Hop, Bass, Grime, Electro, soul and beyond.

74-76 Oxford St, Darlinghurst info@scratchesrecords.com.au

THE RECORD STORE Stock a tasty range of house, rock, electronic, indie, hiphop, bass-music, reggae, funk/soul, jazz/blues & turntablist wax + more. We also do turntables, needles, headphones & accessories.

Other feats include de-warping records, converting vinyl, repairing Technics 1200/1210s & cleaning vinyl.

34/277 Crown Street, Surry Hills 9380 8223

ARTSITE GALLERIES An independent Australian contemporary gallery located in the Camperdown Arts Precinct of the City of Sydney and Inner West Councils. Artsite has a strong curatorial approach to current contemporary visual arts practice, it has a diverse and innovative exhibition program which places a strong focus on local, emerging and mid-career Artists.

165-167 Salisbury Rd, Camperdown 9519 9677 BELVOIR THEATRE Engaging Australia’s most prominent and promising playwrights, directors, actors and designers to realise an annual season of work that is dynamic, challenging and visionary. Keep up to date with performances at belvoir.com.au.

Box office 9699 3444

DARLINGHURST THEATRE COMPANY Based at Sydney’s iconic Eternity Playhouse, Darlinghurst Theatre Company develops, produces and presents outstanding professional, artistdriven theatre. Keep up to date with upcoming performances at darlinghursttheatre.com/2021season.

Box office 8356 9987

TAP GALLERY The artists paradise! In three decades TAP has become Sydney’s best-known un-curated visual arts space. In that time the venue has helped a diverse spectrum of artists showcase their works, including some very notable Australian talent.

Open daily 12 - 6pm Level 1/259 Riley St 0400 610 440 tapgallery.org.au

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There are a range of courses to suit all interests and skill levels from 2-hrs beginner courses to 9-day master classes. With over 45yrs experience and an international reputation, the Academy also offers professional gilding and antique restoration in our studio - on picture and mirror frames antique and contemporary artworks. Trust us to care for your most precious item.

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YULLI’S This restaurant has been a favourite in Surry Hills since 2008 serving delicious and innovative vegetarian dishes alongside tasty cocktails, local wines and housemade craft beer and cider from their brewery in Alexandria, Yulli’s Brews. Now 100% vegan with many gluten-free options, the South -East Asian and Mediterranean fusion dishes are designed to share and will even have non-vegans coming back for more. With live jazz nights and more, be sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment. www.yullis.com.au

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BEAST&CO Celebrating and introducing the European way of cooking, flavours and techniques in a new, modern light.

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FOOD/DRINK cnt’d THAI ROCK POTTS POINT A modern Thai restaurant & steakhouse in leafy Potts Point, with 350+ varieties of gin from around the world, specialty cocktails, an extensive wine list and recipes originating from Isan region of Northern Thailand. Known for authentic Thai food and warm hospitality. Specialising in bespoke functions, events and group celebrations. Live entertainment every Friday night from the incredible Thailand Superstar Showgirls. With the added bonus of a dog friendly courtyard out the back!

28-30 Bayswater Rd Potts Point events@thairock.com.au 0451 300 336 LOLUK BISTRO Inspired by French cuisine, their Mother’s recipes and authentic southern French cuisine; Luc & Loic have finally revealed their own Bistro: LoLuk! The menu is based on traditional dishes, cooked the way “Grandma” would, but modernised with the expertise of the chef. LoLuk Bistro welcomes it’s Surry Hills Neighbours in for a traditional Provence experience with a warm and cozy atmosphere that reflects the essence of the south of France.

2/411 Bourke St, Surry Hills 7900 6251 lolukbistro.com.au

SILLY TART KITCHEN Specialising in contemporary Australian cuisine, we proudly support sustainability and community growth with our locally sourced food, coffee and wines, even herbs and garnishes are picked directly from our very own vertical garden. Silly Tart offers seasonal breakfast and dinner menus, these are strongly seasonally influenced to ensure the freshest ingredients are always readily available.

1 Kellett Street, Potts Point 9331 1048 TANDOORI PALACE Serving up authentic Indian food in one of Sydney’s best Indian restaurants!

Located along Sydney’s vibrant Oxford Street, Tandoori Palace offers fine Indian cuisine, featuring traditional favourites and a variety of vegan and vegetarian options. Opt for a big banquet menu, go for a plate of butter chicken, or kick things up a notch with some beef vindaloo. Or, make it a night to remember, and book the downstairs karaoke bar!

86 Oxford St, Darlinghurst 9331 7072 SHAFFA Middle eastern pita Palace - set to open in March 202!

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SYDNEY BREWERY SURRY HILLS Agreat spot for casual lunch, afterwork drinks or dinner, where you can watch our brewers at work whilst you sip on our fresh brews, enjoy amazing pub food and live music from local bands.

Industrial warehouse vibes, exposed brick and concrete walls with street art across the walls evokes everything that is So Surry Hills. Complemented by our range of boutique brews on tap that are perfectly matched to a beer-led food menu.

28 Albion St 9289 0028 sydneybrewery.com SIMPLY HUMMUS BAR If the words hummus, falafel, fresh, «made on the spot» and Middle Eastern make your mouth water then look no further than Simply Hummus Bar. This vibrant, hole in the wall restaurant almost always has locals lining up for their falafel fix. The staff are friendly, the vibe is relaxed, and the music is good. If you’re dining with a big group it’s helpful to call ahead (though not required). Trust us, you won’t want to miss this place!

393 Liverpool St, Darlinghurst 2010 0499 310 545 simplyhummusbar.com THE DOLPHIN The highly anticipated new look Dolphin Hotel has officially opened its doors to the Dining Room and Public Bar spanning over 3 levels with multiple bars. Having built on the iconic venue’s heritage, adding an exciting new layer to its history by repurposing and transforming the space with a modern perspective and offering quality food and beverage.

412 Crown St, Surry Hills 9331 4800 dolphinhotel.com.au THE WINERY Follow the garden path just off Crown St down to one of the best alfresco areas in Surry Hills. The terrace and wine garden are the perfect place to sip away the afternoon on an award-winning wine list and graze on the European inspired menu. Step inside to the beautifully quirky urban wine bar and restaurant, buzzing on weekends with bottomless brunches and late into the evenings where the bartenders shake out cocktail after cocktail. Open 7 days, The Winery is perfect for any occasion.

285a Crown St, Surry Hills 8322 2007 thewinerysurryhills.com.au WANDERER Fun space, specialising in craft beer, wines, infused spirits & custom cocktails... & good times! Offering food from 2 local restaurants. Retro games like N64 & Jenga. 2 private rooms perfect for private parties & corporate events. Covid-safe business.

501 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills 0435 905 457 the-wanderer.com.au

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