15–17 Nov 2024
Newtown Jets, Where It All Began
Tess MacKay, Painter of David Wenham
The Men’s Table - where Boys’ Chat is Encouraged
Celebrating South King St
Inner West Pride Centre - Now Open
Mogo
GEORGIE here from Neighbourhood Media, welcome to Issue #10 and our final release of the year. We all know that end of the year ‘tis the time to let your hair down, so we’ve packaged this issue with all the Arts + Entertainment content you’ll need to plan your best Silly Season ever.
Rugby fans will love reading about the history of the iconic Newtown Jets; we interview Archibald-finalist Tessa MacKay about her distinguished portrait featuring actor David Wenhem and a Newtown cafe-window. We also celebrate South King St, and the opening of the new Inner West Pride Centre.
True crime fans, we’ve got something for you too – we revisit the fascinating but sad tale of Mogo and his often-overlooked memorial beside Camperdown Cemetery in Newtown. Check out our Local Market guide, meet some of the adorable Pets of Newtown, support local businesses with our handy directory, dive into puzzles and more.
Happy reading and have a fabulous end of the year!
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The Newtown Jets are rugby league’s ultimate underdogs – an embodiment of resilience, history and community spirit in Australian football and the nation’s sport in general.
TTHE Newtown Jets, Australia’s oldest rugby league club, was founded on the 8th of January 1908 at a public meeting at the Newtown Town Hall. The meeting was convened by James J. Giltinan (a prominent Sydney sportsman), after whom the NSW Rugby League Premiership Shield is named. The local MP Harry Hoyle and Harry Hamill (who came to be Newtown’s first captain) also attended the meeting.
The Newtown District Rugby League Football Club was the first club to be founded in Australia, and the club still holds the minutes of the original meeting that was held in the Newtown Town Hall (with the date of the meeting clearly shown in those documents).
The club held a well-attended celebration of its Centenary on the 8th January 2008, in the very same assembly room where the foundation 1908 meeting had been held.
After its foundation meeting and during its first playing
season in 1908, the club came to be popularly known as the Bluebags, with the nickname being drawn from the small blue bags of laundry enzymes used by many thousands of Sydney housewives to brighten their white laundry items.
The Newtown Rugby League Football Club (Newtown RLFC) was one of the nine foundation clubs in the New South Wales Rugby Football League (NSWRFL) when rugby league commenced in Australia in 1908. The rugby league game had originally been formed in England on the 29th August 1895. Newtown’s first premiership was achieved just two years later in 1910 when they defeated South Sydney.
Newtown’s early years were a testament to the knockabout nature of the new rugby league code. In 1910, during the Final against South Sydney, Newtown was awarded a “first past the post” premiership title.
The Bluebags had finished equal at the top of the ladder and in the thrilling 1910 Final, they drew 4-all. Newtown was awarded the premiership on a total points for and against
basis, in what remains one of the sport’s more unusual moments.
The 1911-12 Australian Kangaroos touring team to England had seven representatives from the Newtown club in the national rugby league team.
The 1930s and 1940s were successful years for the Newtown club. In 1933, under the coaching of Charles “Boxer” Russell and the captaincy of Keith Ellis, Newtown won their second NSWRFL first grade premiership.
In 1943, the Bluebags claimed their third first grade premiership title when they defeated North Sydney. Newtown was coached by Arthur Folwell and captained by the inimitable Frank “Bumper” Farrell and the team contained several of the great player identities of that era. “Bumper” Farrell was a larger-than-life figure both on and off the field and one of his team-mates, Herb Narvo, had been the Australian heavyweight boxing champion.
Despite their successes on the field in the 1930s and 1940s, Newtown was always a club battling financial difficulties. By the 1950s and 1960s, with the introduction of poker machines in NSW, Newtown faced fierce competition from bigger clubs that managed wealthy licenced venues and had larger population bases to draw on. That meant they had more money to spend in the marketplace for quality rugby league players.
Newtown made successive first grade Grand Finals in 1954 and 1955, losing to the powerful South Sydney club on each occasion. By the late 1960s, it was apparent that the Newtown Bluebags were facing an increasingly more difficult task to survive as a top level rugby league club.
In 1973, under what was the one-year coachinging reign of Jack Gibson, the club underwent a significant transformation in rebranding from the Bluebags to the Jets. This was an obvious reference to the club’s location under the nearby Sydney Airport flight path and the need for a modern club identity.
Under Jack Gibson’s coaching, the club made the finals in all three grades and remarkably won the 1973 NSW Rugby League Club Championship (an award based on the cumulative performances of all three grades) for the first time in the club’s history. This was an extraordinary achievement for a club with such limited financial resources and a small population base to draw on.
The club went into a critical decline from 1974 to 1978, finishing with the infamous “wooden spoon” in first grade from 1976 to 1978 inclusive. The arrival of the flamboyant advertising entrepreneur John Singleton as a club sponsor and strategist saw an improvement in the club’s playing fortunes, along with the appointment of Warren Ryan as the first grade coach in 1979. The signing of numerous top class players including the pugnacious Tom Raudonikis saw the club’s playing fortunes improve, resulting in an exhilarating run into the first grade Grand Final in 1981, but
ending in a narrow loss to Parramatta.
This early 1980s playing revival wasn’t quite enough to solve Newtown’s financial problems. In a national economy that was in severe recession in 1982 and 1983, Newtown’s overall financial position worsened.
With the NSWRL looking to rationalise the number of first grade clubs in Sydney, and with a failed attempt to relocate the Newtown Jets to Campbelltown, the Newtown RLFC was expelled from the NSWRL competition in late 1983.
Newtown did not field any rugby league teams between 1984 and 1990. While most clubs might have faded away into total oblivion, the Newtown Jets became a symbol of rebirth. They entered the third-tier NSWRL Metropolitan Cup in 1991, winning first grade premierships in this competition in 1992 and from 1995 to 1997 inclusive.
In 2000 the club was accepted into what was the former NSWRL reserve grade competition, and which is now known as the NSW Cup. The club has won premierships in this grade in 2012 and 2019, as well as playing in Grand Finals in 2006, 2008 and 2018.
The re-born Newtown Jets have survived as a semiprofessional rugby league club, forming a passionate fan base that appreciates the club’s history and its return to a very high standard rugby league competition.
Today, the Newtown Jets play in the NSW Cup as a feeder club to the NRL’s Cronulla Sharks. They have had partnerships in the past with other NRL clubs such as the New Zealand Warriors and the Sydney Roosters. Their matches at their revered home ground, Henson Park, have become community events.
On fine days at Henson Park, the Jets attract big crowds of die-hard fans, many of whom enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere at the ground. These home-game occasions provide some of the most unique experiences in Australian rugby league. Their annual Beer, Footy and Food Festival has become an iconic celebration of inner-western Sydney community culture.
The Newtown Jets are more than just a rugby league team. They have come to represent survival, tenacity, and the new and vital spirit of their greatly-changed innerwestern Sydney community. Their 116 years-long story has been one of ups and downs, but their place in rugby league history – and in the hearts and minds of their supporters –is unquestionable.
While they are not competing in the top-level NRL, they remain one of Sydney’s truly unique and most beloved sporting institutions – a reminder that success in sport isn’t always measured by premierships and financial resources alone. Sometimes, it’s about the fight and determination to keep going.
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By Lucy Pearson
Tessa Mackay is a painter of large, incredibly detailed portraits. She is perhaps best known for her portrait of Australian actor David Wenham peering through the reflective glass of a café window on King St, Newtown.
Titled Through the Looking Glass, it was a finalist in the 2019 Archibald Prize, Australia’s most prestigious portrait competition. Neighbourhood Media conversed with this incredibly talented artist.
YYOUR work often blends realism with a dreamlike quality—what draws you to this intersection of styles, and how do you balance the two in your creative process?
The dreamlike quality comes from painting hyperreal works on a large scale, which becomes a devotional practice. My portrait of David Wenham was the most conceptual; I had to consider how his environment reflected him. I planned the scale and composition to envelop viewers, but once I started painting, I shifted to a more intuitive approach, focusing on paint’s materiality. This blend of abstraction and realism creates a tactile, almost dreamlike quality.
Can you talk about your journey as an artist? Were there any pivotal moments that shaped your work?
Many! My introduction to atelier-style drawing by mentor Richard Te Kuaha Merito sparked a curiosity in how I see the world. Another turning point was the 2019 Archibald Prize, where David Wenham’s portrait won the Packing Room Prize. Seeing people’s reactions was incredibly meaningful. More recently, I completed my BA in Fine Arts after undergoing cognitive training for dyslexia and ADHD, which helped me address challenges in my practice.
Nature and the human form are key elements in your paintings. How do you capture the emotional depth of your subjects, especially in intricate detail? I never set out to be a hyperreal painter; it happened
organically through portraiture. I’m drawn to the relational space between the artist and subject, whether real or imagined. Creating large-scale, detailed portraits allows me to spend extensive time with the subject and communicate in a non-verbal way. Perhaps the emotional depth comes from this visual connection.
Your work often evokes a sense of quiet contemplation. How do you decide on the mood or atmosphere for a piece?
In my hyperreal works, I gravitate toward moments when the subject becomes lost in thought, making them unreadable yet inviting for viewers. For David’s portrait, his expression was crucial to creating a sense of presence while allowing viewers to feel comfortable observing the work.
Each piece of art can take a year or more to produce. Can you walk us through your creative process?
Since I work from one reference photograph, I focus on resolution, focal plane, colour grading, and composition. I start by priming the canvas, projecting the image, and marking it out. I then apply layers of oil paint, beginning with a grisaille layer, followed by opaque and translucent layers. These layers build up details, creating a tactile feel and luminous colours that shimmer under different lighting conditions.
Are there any artists or movements that have inspired you?
Yes! I’ve been influenced by Baroque and Italian Renaissance artists, as well as contemporary artists like Maralyn Minter, Michael Armitage, and Ralph Heimans.
How do you handle creative blocks or periods when inspiration is hard to find?
Creative blocks often signal that things are getting stale or that I’m afraid to take risks. When that happens, I visit galleries, dive into libraries, or spend time with other artists. Sometimes I have to set the work aside until inspiration returns.
Your paintings invite viewers to slow down and engage deeply. What would you like people to take away from your work?
I want my work to create a space for viewers to engage in a slow, thoughtful, almost meditative way. I’m drawn to art that’s tricky to read at first, allowing viewers to form their own interpretations over time. I hope my work fosters that kind of subjective engagement.
Many artists find that their art evolves over time—how has your style or perspective shifted since you first started?
My practice has evolved significantly. After painting David Wenham’s portrait, I realized hyperrealism was too demanding to sustain long-term. The technical demands often push artists to focus on ‘high-value’ images to justify the time investment. I found hyperrealism conceptually limited, so I’m now exploring ‘low-value’ images, playing against the style’s expectations. This shift reflects a broader trend in art criticism and has led me to explore new ideas in my work.
Looking to the future, do you have any upcoming projects or themes you’re excited to explore?
Yes! I’m developing a new body of work that reflects on
the role of reference images and how we attribute value to certain types of images. These open-ended questions have inspired an entirely new painting practice, which I’ll be showcasing on my website in October.
IIN the pursuit of modern mental health, men in Newtown are finding a unique avenue for connection through the community group, The Men’s Table. Far from traditional therapy sessions or the usual camaraderie at the pub, The Men’s Table offers an inclusive, judgment-free space where men gather monthly to share the highs and lows of their lives. Eric Balinghasay, a member of The Men’s Table since 2021 and part of its organisational team, shared how this initiative is transforming the way men engage with one another about their emotional well-being.
Balinghasay joined The Men’s Table in August 2021 and has since become a dedicated member of Table 27, a group that meets in West Ryde. According to Balinghasay, The Men’s Table began in 2011 when Ben Hughes, looking for a place to talk openly, founded the first table.
“Ben realised the value of having a group of men who would listen to him in a safe space with no judgment.”
This simple but powerful concept caught on, and by 2018, Hughes and co-founder David Pointon registered The Men’s Table as a national nonprofit organisation.
Today, there are over 225 tables across Australia, including Table 141 in Newtown, providing men with a critical space to “build supportive communities for themselves and other men,” said Balinghasay.
When discussing the scale of men’s mental health issues in Australia, Balinghasay did not shy away from the urgency of the matter. He noted that many men often suffer in silence, feeling unable to express their emotional struggles within the confines of societal norms. This is where The Men’s Table plays a vital role.
For many men, this open space stands in stark contrast to the more superficial interactions that are often part of
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“To know that I’ve got a group of people that, every month, I can lay my soul on the table for is just fantastic.”
Men in Newtown who are interested in joining this growing community can get involved by attending an introductory dinner, known as an “Entree.” These dinners provide an overview of what The Men’s Table experience is like and give potential new members a chance to ask questions before committing to a table. Though there are no in-person Entrees scheduled in Newtown for the remainder of 2024, Balinghasay mentioned that Zoom Entrees take place every two weeks, allowing men from all over Australia to join the conversation.
For those looking for more information, visiting the Men’s Table website or contacting their helpline is a simple first step to connecting with this rapidly expanding network of supportive men. themenstable.org
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oOver the weekend of 23-24 November, the Celebrate South King Festival returns to the southern end of King St, Newtown. Under the title “A Precinct for the Curious», the organisers reveal that the weekend festival “will transform this eclectic neighbourhood into a playground of creativity, culture, and community spirit.”
The community celebration, moved this year from Autumn to Spring, promises to “shine a spotlight on its unique blend of retail, service, dining, and entertainment, offering an array of activities that capture the essence of its lively character.”
Neighbourhood Media spoke to Gilli Kilgour, jeweller and cofounder of King Street Metalsmiths, the winners of the Inner West Local Business Awards 2024 for Outstanding Jewellery Store, about the annual event.
“This year both sides of South King St will be included in the event,” she revealed, “doubling the number of small businesses involved. It’s so worth wandering further down King St; not only will you discover our workshop, there’s small bars, great cafes and restaurants, vintage clothes, and live music venues. We love being in this area, we meet so many wonderful people, it’s a real sense of community down this end!”
King Street Metalsmiths are one of several artisans and businesses providing workshops, demonstrations and tasty treats over the two-day carnival.
Pop-Up Music and Dance Workshops: Engage with local artists and dancers in spontaneous performances and workshops that will fill the streets with rhythm and movement.
Meditation Workshops: Find your inner peace with guided meditation sessions designed to rejuvenate the spirit amidst the bustle of the festival.
Jewellery Polishing: Discover hidden treasures and add a sparkle to your accessories with free jewellery polishing at King St Metalsmiths.
South King Cocktails: Appreciate specially crafted cocktails at various independent bars, each offering a unique twist on classic favourites.
Poets in Far Away Places: Enjoy evocative poetry readings that transport you to distant lands and imaginative realms.
Window Dressing Competition: Admire the creative window displays riffing off the New Theatre’s production of Shakespeare in Love, showcasing the talent of local businesses.
Michelle St Anne, festival curator, expressed her enthusiasm about the multicultural event. “Celebrate South King St is more than just a festival; it’s a vibrant exploration of South King’s creativity and spirit,” she said. “We’re thrilled
to weave together the unique elements that make South King unique, offering an experience that honours its rich history while spotlighting its exciting future. This event is an open invitation for everyone to discover and delight in the distinctive curiosities that only South King can offer.”
On the Friday evening, 22 November, a special Launch Yarn event will be held to kick-start the festivities. Indigenous dancer Tim Bishop, a celebrated performer with Bangarra Dance Theatre (and descended from the Murrawarri Nation in Northern NSW), will lead a yarning circle.
Yarn Circles are a significantly important tradition among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples that encourage the sharing of knowledge and ideas, foster mutual respect and enhance community connections. This event will set the tone for the festival: “encouraging participants to share stories, build relationships, and celebrate cultural heritage.”
Celebrate South King Festival is an initiative by the Inner West Council and supported by the Newtown Enmore Business Community and the City of Sydney.
Newtown Town Hall transformed into the Inner West Pride Centre and opened to the public on 9 September. It is being managed by respected support service Twenty10.
IN 2018 the Inner West Council investigated hosting a Pride Centre in the Inner West and consulted with the community, inviting locals to help create a vision for the Pride Centre. After consulting with the local community, it was discovered that 87% of Inner West Locals believe it was ‘very’ or ‘extremely’ important to have a Pride Centre in the Inner West.
Newtown Town Hall was identified as a prime location for the Pride Centre that aligned with the community vision.
The Inner West Pride Centre is intended to:
• Provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for the LGBTQ+ community.
• Address social isolation of all risk groups within the LGBTQ+ community by providing a safe, accessible space to connect, gather, and support.
THIS year the 14th and 18th of October, pubs, restaurants and cafes across the Inner West are supporting Newtown Neighbourhood Centre (NNC) by donating a percentage of proceeds to support vulnerable members of the community that rely on NNC every day. The funds raised through Dine out for Dignity keep Newtown Neighbourhood Centre’s drop in service accessible to the thousands of people who need assistance every day of the year.
Provide access to services and programs (with particular emphasis on services and programs responsive to the Inner West LGBTQ+ community).
In 2023, Inner West Council invited Expressions of Interest from suitable organisations for the management/ operation of the Inner West Pride Centre at Newtown. Following a rigorous Expression of Interest process, which saw applications received from a number of high-calibre community organisations, in December 2023 the appointment of Twenty10 was announced.
Established in 1982, Twenty10 initially began as a crisis accommodation service, but has since expanded to offer broader support, including mental health services, counselling, social programs, and housing assistance. They are known for providing a safe space where young people can seek advice, connect with peers, and access health and welfare services.
Twenty10’s vision for the Centre is a safe, accessible hub for connection, care, creativity, and collaboration for LGBTQIA+ communities. In addition to running their own core programs, Twenty10 will bring the Pride Centre to life through partnerships with other grassroots LGBTQIA+ organisations, groups and communities.
Internal remediation works were taken by Council at the Newtown Town Hall site, to ensure a fresh and welcoming building was available for the whole community. The Pride Centre began services on 9 September 2024.
There are more than 37,000 people experiencing homelessness in NSW. In the Inner West, vulnerable and at-risk community members visit Newtown Neighbourhood Centre every day in need of support. Funds raised during Dine Out for Dignity ensure people doing it tough can access these essential services.
The concept is simple. Local restaurants, pubs and cafes have committed to donate a generous percentage of the proceeds between October 14th-17th to support the community’s most vulnerable who rely on Newtown Neighbourhood Centre’s essential services. Your part is easy. Just make a booking with one of the participating venues on October 17th and you’ll be making a positive difference in our local community.
You can find all the participating venues on Newtown Neighbourhood Centre’s website: www.newtowncentre.org and www.dineoutfordignity.com
By Elliot Lindsay
THE gallows loomed before Mogo, its wooden frame casting long shadows in the rising morning sun. The crowd had gathered outside Darlinghurst Gaol as early as five o’clock, throngs of men, women, and even children pushing against one another to catch a glimpse of the macabre spectacle that was about to unfold.
Mogo, an Aboriginal man of the Gumbaynggirr people, had been convicted of murder, and now he was to pay the ultimate price. His fate was sealed, though as he was led out to the scaffold, he seemed calm - far too calm for a man about to meet his end.
His lips moved in silent prayer as the reverend walked beside him, his hand resting gently on Mogo’s shoulder. The crowd, restless and loud, jeered and murmured, some curious, others morbidly excited. The gaoler’s heavy boots thudded against the wooden planks as he led Mogo to the noose.
Mogo’s dark eyes swept briefly over the sea of faces, but there was no panic, no visible sign of fear. He had spent the night in prayer, visited by clergymen and even the Anglican Bishop of New Zealand, and though Mogo denied his role in the murder, here he was, walking steadily to his doom.
The hood was drawn over his head, and the executioner tightened the noose around his neck. The gallows creaked as the trapdoor beneath Mogo’s feet awaited the signal from the sheriff. In those final moments, perhaps Mogo thought of the life that had led him here, a life full of contradictions and pain, torn between two worlds.
Then the bolt was pulled.
The crowd gasped as Mogo dropped, his body hanging limp, the rope silencing any further debate over his guilt or innocence. His life ended there, but his journey didn’t stop. After his body was taken down from the gallows, it was placed on a horse-drawn cart and carried to the outskirts of Newtown, where Mogo’s body was taken to the burial ground at St. Stephen’s Church.
Though Mogo was an Anglican, and the reverend ensured that he was buried in the church burial ground, his status as an Aboriginal man and convicted murderer placed his final resting place at a lonely, unmarked plot on the outskirts of the cemetery, along what is today Lennox Street.
No headstone would mark his grave, and he would be buried far from the white settlers who lay in the heart of the burial ground. Mogo was gone, but the story of his life and death remained.
It was April 25th, 1850, a warm and humid day along the Bellinger River. Daniel Page, a timber dealer who worked the cedar-rich banks of the river, had been warned. His
companion, Mr Haley, had grown suspicious of the group of Aboriginal men that had been hanging around, and though Page was used to their presence - Mogo himself had often come by, offering to help with various tasks - there was something different about today.
Mogo arrived at Page’s hut, offering to take rations to the nearby sawyers, just as he had done before. But this time, when Page accompanied Mogo across the river, they were not alone. Four other men, all Aboriginal, emerged from the bush - Doughboy, Ugly, Mickey, and Charlie, names given to them by the colonists. The mood shifted, and Haley’s warnings now seemed all too prescient.
One of the men, Doughboy, threw a spear at Haley, sending him fleeing toward the hut. Page wasn’t so lucky. Before he could react, the group descended on him, beating him with their hands and weapons. They threw boomerangs as Page and Haley retreated to the hut, but the attackers followed, trying to force their way inside. They used whatever they could find - fire-sticks, rocks, even pulling a slab from the chimney. Inside, Page and Haley armed themselves with knives, but it was clear they were outnumbered.
A brief skirmish ensued, and though Page managed to fend them off temporarily, he was struck by a boomerang. A gash opened across his neck, and the blood flowed freely. He knew it was a mortal wound, even as he tried to fight on. The men demanded provisions, and fearing for their lives, Page and Haley gave up the rations. With what they wanted in hand, Mogo and the others disappeared into the bush.
Page’s condition worsened rapidly. He was too weak to flee with Haley and Mrs O’Neil, the woman who lived with him, so they left him in a secluded spot with blankets, hoping they could return with help.
But when they came back the next morning, Page was gone. He had crawled to a new location, trying desperately to survive, but by the time they found him, it was clear there was little they could do. Page died three days later, his body lying cold in the mangroves.
The murder sent shockwaves through the region, and within weeks, the New South Wales Government issued a warrant for the arrest of all five men involved - Mogo, Doughboy, Ugly, Mickey, and Charlie. A reward of five pounds was offered for any information that led to their capture.
For Mogo, there would be no escape. He was apprehended near the Macleay River by a man named Gollagher, with the help of some Aboriginal trackers. When they caught Mogo, he was wearing a shawl that belonged to Mrs. O’Neil, further linking him to the scene of the crime.
Mogo did not resist arrest. He knew what awaited him, though he maintained that he had not been the one to strike the fatal blow. It was Ugly, he claimed, who had delivered the wound that killed Daniel Page. Mogo had tried to prevent the attack, but the others in the group were determined. Faced with disloyalty to his clan, he had no choice but to go along with them.
The trial began on October 7, 1850, at the Central Criminal Court in Sydney. Mogo stood alone in the dock, the only one of the five men who had been captured. The courtroom was packed as the Solicitor-General laid out the case. Witnesses testified to the events leading up to Page’s death.
Haley recounted how Mogo and the others had attacked them, demanding food and supplies, and Dr. Benjamin confirmed that the wound to Page’s neck had been the cause of death.
Mr. Holroyd, Mogo’s defence attorney, argued that there was no direct evidence linking Mogo to the fatal blow. He had been present, yes, but there were conflicting reports about who had actually killed Page. According to Page himself, it had been Ugly, not Mogo, who had struck him.
And yet, Mogo was tried as if he had delivered the final blow, under the principle of joint criminal enterprise, which held that all members of a group could be held responsible for the actions of any one individual within it.
Despite Holroyd’s arguments, the jury found Mogo guilty. After deliberating for less than an hour, they returned with their verdict. The judge sentenced Mogo to death, and though Mogo spoke English and understood the gravity of the situation, he remained calm and detached throughout the proceedings. It was as if he had already made peace with his fate.
Mogo’s story was not just the story of a murder. It was the story of a man caught between two worlds, neither of which truly accepted him. As a boy, Mogo had been taken from his people and land by a European settler named Mr. Guard. The story of his abduction was strange and tragic.
Guard had been lost in the bush and was attacked by a group of Aboriginal men. In a desperate bid to survive, he grabbed a young boy - Mogo - and used him as a human shield to protect himself from the spears and boomerangs.
Mogo’s kin had ceased their attack, and Guard had carried the boy back to his station, where he clothed him, fed him,
and raised him as his own. Mogo was the word his people screamed as Guard carried him away, Guard believed it to be his name; however, it was said the word they were shouting, in fact meant “come back” in their language. The boy became known as Mogo Guard, but was mistaken to be Mogo Gar later in his life.
For years, Mogo lived with Guard, caught between the life of his ancestral clan and the foreign world of white colonists. He learned to read and write and was raised in the Christian faith, but he was always an outsider - too Aboriginal to be truly accepted by the colonists, and too Westernized to return to his own people.
This inner conflict must have haunted Mogo, especially as he grew older and eventually left Guard’s station to seek his own way in the world.
Mogo’s involvement in the murder of Daniel Page was not the act of a cold-blooded killer. It was the act of a man trapped in circumstances beyond his control, torn between loyalty to his people and the colonial world that had shaped him. He may not have delivered the fatal blow, but his presence that day sealed his fate. The law did not care about the complexities of Mogo’s life or the nuances of his involvement. All that mattered was that he had been there, part of the group that had attacked and killed a white man.
As the crowd dispersed from Darlinghurst Gaol, the gallows stood empty. Once buried, Mogo’s bones were left to rest for over one hundred and seventy years, in other people’s country, more than four hundred kilometres from his own Gumbaynggirr country. Today, a tree and a small sandstone monument with a plaque can be found above his grave.
“THIS TREE WAS PLANTED TO THE MEMORY OF MOGO, AN ABORIGINAL WHO WAS BURIED HERE ON 5TH NOVEMBER 1850.”
A silent reminder of the life he had lived between two worlds.
Next time you are walking along Lennox Street, just before you reach Eliza Street, you will find the resting place of Mogo. Stop and reflect that Mogo’s life, though cut short, spoke to the greater conflicts of the time - between settlers and Aboriginal people, between law and survival, and between two worlds that would never fully understand each other.
The locals in Newtown, Enmore and Inner Sydney are a talented bunch - check out these incredible events coming up in the next few months.
This season, The Jackson superyacht is turning up the heat with a stellar lineup of luxury events on Sydney Harbour. Start your weekend with the iconic Chandon Harbour Long Lunch, where you’ll indulge in a leisurely afternoon filled with sparkling Chandon, mouth-watering dishes, and stunning harbour views.
For an elevated dining experience, join us at the Jackson Dinner by Nelly Robinson, where the acclaimed chef brings his innovative flair to the water with a multicourse feast that’s a true celebration of flavours.
And when the sun is shining, there’s no better way to celebrate than with Veuve Clicquot in the Sun. Dance the day away to the beats of Sydney’s hottest DJs, enjoy Clicquot-inspired canapés, and toast to the good life with champagne in hand. Secure your spot aboard Sydney’s most talked-about superyacht and let the celebrations begin, book your tickets here: thejackson. com.au/ticketed-events/
Antonio Sánchez - Birdman Live
Yes, we know that this is definitely not in the Inner West, but we just want to let you know that Sculptures by the Sea is back in 2024, kicking off from October 18th. This is the world’s largest free-to-the-public outdoor sculpture exhibition, with over 100 artworks transforming the spectacular 2 km coastal walk. The sculpture trail attracts around 450,000 people over the course of 18 days.
Oct 18 - Nov 4
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of BİRDMAN or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) with Grammywinning composer Antonio Sánchez performing live alongside a screening of the film. The groundbreaking original score for Birdman consists entirely of solo jazz percussion, composed by Sanchez himself. But unlike the film, each performance of Birdman Live is a completely unique experience as Sanchez improvises alongside the film. https://cityrecital.ink/birdman-live
City Recital Hall, 8pm, Oct 24
Confidence Man, the Brisbane indie electro-pop band, have quickly attracted a hardcore fan base of ravers, young and old, through their jaw-dropping, high-octane live shows. These guys are bigger, bolder
and hit harder than a ten tonne truck! Their ‘3AM (LA LA LA)’ tour hits Australia in October; meanwhile, Confidence Man are currently on the festival circuit across Europe, UK and the US, including a highly anticipated return to Glastonbury in a few weeks’ time.
Don’t miss the ‘3AM (LA, LA, LA)’ live tour when it reaches Sydney on 26 October, with special guest Loods. Book your tickets here: enmoretheatre.com. au/event/confidence-man
Enmore Theatre, 8pm, Oct 26
Australia’s newest long table dining experience is coming to Carriageworks in Eveleigh this November for one-night-only. NeverEnding Experiences will bring together two of Australia’s culinary trailblazers with Nelly (NEL) Robinson and Rosheen Kaul (Ex Head Chef of Etta, Melbourne) unleashing their culinary artistry. Expect an unforgettable evening of flavours and fun at the former railway sheds, which will stop you in your tracks!
Included in your exclusive ticket ($385 pp): 4 hours of longtable dining with champagne and canapés upon arrival. The event features a bespoke 3-course menu curated by Nelly Robinson and Rosheen Kaul, matching wines from wineries across NSW and live entertainment.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to dine off the
tracks at Carriageworks, book your tickets here: neverendingexperiences.com.au/products/dine-offthe-tracks
Carriageworks, 5pm, Nov 2
Celebrate the Melbourne Cup in style on Sydney Harbour - why settle for anything less than extraordinary? Step aboard The Jackson superyacht and experience the race that stops the nation in a setting like no other. For those wanting to take in all the race-day action, you’ll find 5m LED screens on each deck.
Your ticket also includes a specially curated menu by Chef Nelly Robinson, floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted views of Sydney Harbour, Chandon Garden Spritz on arrival and a DJ to continue the celebrations into the afternoon! Table, rooftop bar and private deck bookings available, book your tickets here: thejackson.com.au/ticketed-events/ melbourne-cup/
Described by the New York Times as “a worldclass pianist playing at his absolute best,” Alexander Gavrylyuk returns to City Recital Hall to perform a masterful program featuring Mozart’s Rondo in D, Chopin’s Ballade No. 2, Nocturne in C minor, Fantaisieimpromptu, and Scherzo No. 1, followed by Debussy’s 2 Arabesques and Rachmaninov’s Piano Sonata No. 2.
This recital offers a rare opportunity to experience Gavrylyuk’s exceptional artistry and profound musical insight. Secure your seats today for an unforgettable evening of classical music. Book your tickets here: https://cityrecital.ink/gavrylyukin-recital
City Recital Hall, 7pm, Nov 6
Matthew Lopez’s epic play, The Inheritance (directed by Shane Anthony), reimagines E.M. Forster’s Howards End as a contemporary portrait of New York’s gay community. A story of survival, legacy and love, The Inheritance investigates a circle of friends attempting to forge a future for themselves amid a turbulent and changing America.
Following hit seasons on the West End and Broadway, four Tony and four Olivier Awards including Best Play, this two-part epic finally makes its Sydney premiere starring a massive cast of thirteen brilliant performers. Seeing both parts in one day is an incredible theatrical experience. Double show days are available on weekends.
Same-day spots will sell fast, so book early and the promoters will be in touch with local dinner options between shows. Book your tickets here: seymourcentre.com/event/the-inheritance/
Seymour Centre, Nov 7 - 24
The Sydney premiere of Shakespeare in Love will be performed at the New Theatre (542 King St, Newtown) from mid-November. Adapted by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot) from the Oscar-winning screenplay by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard, this rollicking end-of-year treat is brim full of passion, love and laughter.
New Theatre, 12 November – 16 December. Book your tickets here: newtheatre.org.au/ shakespeare-in-love/
New Theatre, Nov 12 - Dec 16
The Finders Keepers Sydney Design Market is back for its second instalment in 2024. Happening Friday 15th of Nov (4-9pm) and Saturday 16th, Sunday 17th (10am - 5pm). Check out more than 150+ of Australia’s
best designers, makers and foodies across a three-day festival-style event. This is the place to connect and celebrate creativity. The Finders Keepers is more than Australia’s favourite design market - they’re growing the mindfully made, thoughtfully bought revolution, with you. Head to www.thefinderskeepers.com/ sydney-markets/ for more details.
Carriageworks, Nov 15 -17
Returning from 18-23 November, the Just for Laughs Sydney Comedy Festival 2024 is a mustsee event for all comedy lovers in Sydney. This year’s lineup is packed with comedic heavyweights, including international stars like Trevor Noah, Bill Bailey, and Ismo, alongside beloved local acts.
Whether you’re a fan of sharp stand-up, clever improv, or hilarious panel shows, the Just for Laughs festival has something for everyone. Just for Laughs promises a week of non-stop entertainment. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of Sydney’s premier comedy event.
Prepare for an unforgettable week of laughter from some of the biggest names in comedy. Book your tickets here: https://justforlaughs.sydney/
Sydney Opera House, Nov 18 - 23
Andy Shauf returns to Sydney in December for a very special solo show. Hailed as “a gifted storyteller” (NPR Music), Shauf writes albums that unfold like short fiction, full of colourful characters, fine details and a rich emotional depth. With his latest album, Norm however, Shauf has slyly deconstructed and reshaped the style for which he’s been celebrated, elevating his songwriting with intricate layers and perspectives, challenging himself to find a new direction. Under the guise of an intoxicating collection of jazzinflected romantic ballads, his storytelling has become decidedly more oblique, hinting at ominous situations and dark motivations. https://cityrecital.ink/andy-shauf
City Recital Hall, 8pm, Dec 11
Birdman Live: https://cityrecital.ink/birdman-live
Alexander Gavrylyuk: https://cityrecital.ink/gavrylyuk-in-recital
Andy Shauf: https://cityrecital.ink/andy-shauf
Here’s your ultimate guide to the best markets around Newtown and the Inner West
Bank Hotel, Nov 1, 12 - 5pm
Last Newtown Record Fair for 2024! Your friendly record fair in the heart of Newtown. Every couple of months the vinyl community meets up to crate-dig over 20,000 new, secondhand and collectable vinyl for sale with expert record sellers. Vinyl deejays, full craft beer bar, yummy restaurant and dog/kid-friendly surrounds - what’s not to love? It’s always free entry and on from 12-5pm in the back beer garden of the Bank Hotel, Newtown.
Carriageworks, Nov 15 - 17
Friday 15th: 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 16th + Sunday 17th: 10am - 5pm
Visit Australia’s most loved design market as The Finders Keepers returns to Carriageworks for the second and final time in 2024. The Finders Keepers Market 2024 will be bringing more than 150 of Australia’s best designers, makers, artists and foodies to their old stomping grounds, Carriageworks. This is your place to connect and celebrate creativity. The Finders Keepers Market is more than Australia’s favourite design market - they’re growing the mindfullymade, thoughtfully-bought revolution, with you.
Take a break from scrolling and start strolling the market aisles, boogie to live local DJs, eat fresh food, sample the bars and support Australia’s creative best.
A low sensory hour will be hosted on Sunday from 9am - 10am (tickets available), the ticket also includes general admission so you can stay after the hour if you wish. During the low sensory hour, lights will be dimmed, music off, and noise and crowd levels kept low during this hour for those who may benefit from reduced sensory stimulation.
Tickets are available online and on the door all weekend, and kids under 13 are free! Your standard ticket is valid for single-day entry on any of the market dates. By purchasing tickets online, you’ll go
in the draw to WIN one of five Peppermint Magazine subscriptions.
Single day standard tickets: $6 + booking feecome any day! Multi day tickets: $10 + booking fee - come back any time! Low sensory hour tickets, Sunday 9am-10am: $6 + booking fee, includes general admission. Kids under 13 are still free!
Fraser Park, Marrickville
First Friday of the Month, 5pm - 9:30pm
The Inner West Night Markets at Fraser Park are a vibrant monthly event held on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30 pm. Located in the heart of Marrickville, the markets showcase a diverse range of local food vendors, handmade crafts, live music, and family-friendly entertainment. Visitors can explore an array of cuisines, discover unique artisan goods, and enjoy the relaxed, community-focused atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a delicious meal, one-of-akind products, or simply a fun evening out, the Inner West Night Markets offer something for everyone in a lively, welcoming setting.
Addi Rd Community Centre
Every Sunday, 9am - 3pm
Marrickville Organic Food Markets bring together a wide range of stallholders offering everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, dairy products, and artisanal bread, to homemade jams, honey, and gourmet foods. This market is dedicated to promoting organic farming practices and supporting local producers. In addition to fresh produce, the market also features stalls selling handmade crafts, clothing, flowers, and eco-friendly products, making it a well-rounded destination for locals and visitors alike.
MIMI - This 5 year old Australian Kelpie travelled all the way from country Wagga Wagga to her current residence in the Inner West! The tail-wagger from Wagga was never cut out for farm life (she’s very frightened of sheep!) so she moved and became a true Inner-West/City gal. Mimi loves walking into all the shops on King Street, and remembers which ones have the treats. She loves to swim and play frisbee and will find any slither of sun in which to toast her belly.
GIZMO - Meet Gizmo, he’s a Capricorn and two years old. His hobbies include going to the pub (his favourite is the Carlisle Castle), walks in the park and digging holes. He loves giving kisses, eating chicken and being very bendy. Not a fan of bedtime, shoes or closed doors. Gizmo is a sweet boy who will immediately befriend you and climb into your lap. He has an unreasonable amount of love to give for someone so small; science has yet to discover why.
MURPHY - This 5 year old rescue has “puppy dog” eyes down pat - look at that face! Murphy is part Staff, but mostly ‘bitsa’ (everything!). Her pawrents aren’t quite sure what the other bits are, but they think the mix is perfect! Murphy is a super sweet girl, with a streak of cheek, and bucket-loads of love and loyalty. She is a huge fan of the Newtown community, and loves going out on walks down King St and visiting her friends at Camperdown Park.
What is the name of the Indigenous people who were the custodians of the land round Middle Head/Gubbuh Gubbuh?
Confidence Man is playing at which local Theatre on October 26th?
Tim Bishop, Bangarra dancer, is hosting what sort of circle at Celebrate South King Festival?
Name of the ship in which Matthew Flinders and Bungaree circumnavigated Australia in 1802-3?
What was the nickname first given to Newtown Jets, Australia’s oldest rugby league club?
Which of Mosman’s boys hosts a breeding program for the endangered White’s Seahorse?
Which Market is returning to Carriageworks for the second time in 2024?
What breed of dog is Mimi?
Name of the abandoned mansion overlooking Chowder Bay that’s back on the market?
What art style describes Tessa Mackay’s incredibly detailed portrait paintings?
Rod Navajas is founder and director of which local business?
Simone Pérèle is a boutique that specialises in what quality garments?
Which Newtown public building was transformed into the Inner West Pride Centre?
Mogo Gar was wrongfully hanged for a murder committed at which northern NSW river?
Which sports arena in Marrickville is the home of the Newtown Jets rugby club?
The Men’s Table community is a men’s support group for what kind of care?
Prior to relocating to Taronga, where was Sydney’s first zoo?
The Buena hosts a Locals what for only $19 Monday-Thursday?
Which famous Aussie actor features in Tessa Mackay’s famous painting, ‘Through The Looking Glass’?
What breed of dog is Tommie the car herder from Wagga?
The forthcoming Celebrate South King Festival is advertised as a precinct for the?
Which iconic Australian artist painted many of his brightly coloured artworks in The Cabin on Chinaman’s Beach?
Shakespeare in Love, on from Nov 12 - Dec 16, will be the final production of 2024 for which local Theatre?
How many sites where famous artworks were painted does the Mosman Art Trail visit?
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THE ALBANESE GOVERNMENT’S PLAN FOR A MORE RENEWABLE AND SUSTAINABLE
Australia is a step closer to manufacturing more reliable renewables at home, with the Albanese Government’s $1 billion Solar Sunshot program
We’ve always been a solar powerhouse – the ideas invented here have lit the way for the global energy transformation already underway
But while one in three Australian households have solar – the highest take-up in the world – only one per cent of those solar panels have been made in Australia.
That’s why we’re investing in Australia’s solar capability with targeted funding to support a Future Made In Australia, creating quality jobs for Australian workers and a more resilient supply chain
The International Energy Agency estimates 1300 manufacturing jobs for each gigawatt of solar PV production, meaning a supercharged domestic industry will create thousands of jobs in Australia
Initiatives like Solar Sunshot will build capability in the energy supply chains of the future, and support more manufacturing opportunities across the country driven by our renewable transformation
The first $550 million, administered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), will support the commercialisation of Australian solar photovoltaic (PV) innovations and scale up Australian solar PV manufacturing
These technologies are critical to Australia’s energy security through the net zero transformation
We know there is strong interest from business to work with the Government to make more critical energy hardware here including high tech Australian start-ups, local fabricators and material suppliers, and international investors.
Only the Albanese Government is backing businesses across the country to seize the opportunity of a Future Made in Australia, powered by reliable renewables and a waste-reducing, circular economy.
In a circular economy, materials and products are kept in use longer by designing longer lasting and recyclable materials by cutting waste and by recycling infrastructure.
Australia has the third highest material footprint per capita in the OECD, and the fourth lowest rate of materials productivity The most recent National Waste Report shows that Australian households and businesses generate the equivalent of almost three tonnes of waste per person, per year
We want sustainable solutions that are good for the environment and good for business – that cut waste going to landfill and encourage efficient use of raw materials
This transition requires innovative thinking from governments and businesses which is why we’ve asked the Productivity Commission to investigate boosting circularity across the economy.
By re-using, recycling and repairing more of our waste, we can create more opportunities right through the supply chain for Australian companies and Australian workers
It’s about looking into new ways to add value to our material resources, creating more jobs and more opportunities for more people
Better quality and longer lasting products and better labelling of these products are also good for consumers, reducing the need to throw away and replace poorly made goods.
The Albanese Government is doubling Australia’s recycling capacity for a Future Made In Australia and a Future Remade in Australia
THE ITALIAN BOWL
Italian food at its best! This restaurant serves authentic Italian Cuisine with a menu that allows you to pick and choose your own pasta, risotto or protein combination. It’s an iconic institution in Newtown that is loved by locals, there’s often lines out the door of customers waiting to be served.
255 King St, Newtown - 9516 0857 - theitalianbowl.com.au
THE JACKSON
Sydney’s newest and most luxurious super yacht have opened their gangways to the public. Visit The Jackson’s website to stay up-to-date with the most luxe events on the Harbour and step aboard The Jackson to celebrate in style. From renowned celebrity chefs crafting culinary magic on the Harbour this Autumn to Chandon Harbour Long Lunches this Spring, The Jackson promises the ultimate on-water dining experience for guests looking to soak up the spectacular views of Sydney Harbour. Don’t hold back…Book that elusive spot for some of the most sought-after Sydney Harbour events! Book now – thejackson.com.au
A Newtown institution established in 1869 with a welcoming atmosphere, great food and affordable drinks. Upstairs you’ll find an open air rooftop and bistro, downstairs catch live sport or a game of pool from 7am. There’s something on every night of the week ,from gender bender bingo to free live music and trivia. Come for the $14 cocktails and stay for the cute dogs and vibrant community.
221 King St, Newtown | (02) 9550 3461 | coopershotel.com.au
TOKYO TACO
Experience the ultimate fusion of Japanese and Mexican street food at TokyoTaco in Newtown. From fresh, Japanese-inspired tacos to bold, creative flavours, our menu is crafted to thrill your taste buds. Stop by and savour something truly unforgettable!
172 King St, Newtown tokyotaco.com.au
At IGS, Unity Through Diversity is our vision for an equitable, inclusive and regenerative world. Through bilingual learning and a global outlook, we seek to provide a blueprint for a better future.
Limited 2024 Kindergarten, Year 1 and Year 2 openings available.
New IGS Kindergarten Centre, designed by internationally renowned Australian architects BVN. Opening January 2025.
NEW THEATRE
A community theatre company in the inner western Sydney suburb of Newtown, Australia. Established in October 1932, it is the oldest theatre company in continuous production in New South Wales. The New Theatre relies on its performers, directors, designers, and crew working as volunteers.
542 King St, Newtown - 02 9519 3403newtheatre.com.au
Located in the heart of the CBD, the City Recital Hall hosts a rich program of concerts and events for the music lovers of Sydney covering a broad range of genres from the contemporary to the classical.
2 Angel Place, CBD - 8256 2222cityrecitalhall.com
SYDNEY DANCE COMPANY
Beyond performances nationally and internationally, Sydney Dance Co offer the largest public dance class program in Australia and an exceptional education program for school students and pre-professional year dancers.
15 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay Arts Precinct - sydneydancecompany.com
SEYMOUR CENTRE
SEYMOUR CENTRE
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.
For more information about our Open Days and the Scholarship and Entrance Assessments, please visit www.sydgram.nsw.edu.au, or contact Tara Rennie at admissions@sydgram.nsw.edu.au.
Seymour Centre is a vibrant, multi-venue performing arts centre located in inner-city Chippendale. We champion new voices, inspire wide-ranging audiences, and invigorate the artistic life of our city through our annual independent theatre season, our dynamic education program, and our presenting partnerships with major cultural events and festivals
Seymour Centre is a vibrant, multi-venue performing arts centre located in inner-city Chippendale. We champion new voices, inspire wide-ranging audiences, and invigorate the artistic life of our city through our annual independent theatre season, our dynamic education program, and our presenting partnerships with major cultural events and festivals.
Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW 2008 - 02 7255 1561 –seymourcentre.com
Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW 2008 - 02 7255 1561 –seymourcentre.com
SYDNEY
A unique independent, coeducational, secular school offering quality teaching for early learning, primary and high school students through to Year 12. IGS opened its doors in 1984 with a unique vision to provide its students with a globally-focused bilingual education, rich in the study of music and the arts.
4-8 Kelly St, Ultimo - 9219 6700
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 fee-assistance programme to help boys attend our School. There is no waiting list and entry is based on merit alone.
College St, Darlinghurst9332 5805 - sydgram.nsw.edu.au
SEYMOUR CENTRE
Doors open to the Papaya Menopause Reset! An integrative 4-month health program designed to help you regain control of your health. Whether you’re in perimenopause navigating the initial hormonal shifts, deep in menopause, or till 3 years postmenopausal. From hormonal balance and physical strength to emotional well-being, the Papaya Clinic has built a holistic program delivered by pelvic health physiotherapists, acupuncturists, and naturopaths.
Shop 6, 32-72 Alice St, Newtown | 02 9030 5086 papayaclinic.com.au
Doggy Daycare and Dog Grooming in the heart of Sydney! Their animal carers will make sure your dog’s day is full of mental enrichment and physical exercise, while their groomers keep your pup looking fresh and clean. You’ll also receive regular updates so you know what your pup is up to while you’re gone.
(02) 9381 1517 | 17 Erskineville Road, Newtown kip.com.au/locations/newtown
Sydney’s only charity pound and community facility. The Home has been taking care of Sydney’s lost, abandoned and neglected pets since 1946. We provide shelter, food and veterinary care to thousands of animals each year, servicing multiple council areas across Sydney. Operating by appointment only - sydneydogandcatshome.org
Seymour Centre is a vibrant, multi-venue performing arts centre located in inner-city Chippendale. We champion new voices, inspire wide-ranging audiences, and invigorate the artistic life of our city through our annual independent theatre season, our dynamic education program, and our presenting partnerships with major cultural events and festivals
Cnr City Rd and Cleveland St, Chippendale, NSW 2008 - 02 7255 1561 –seymourcentre.com
Champions of creativity and curators of Australia’s leading design market. Finders Keepers is where communities come together to shop, explore and discover the very best from designers, makers and entrepreneurs in our country.Founded in Sydney in 2008, The Finders Keepers is a catalyst for empowering small businesses and spreading the joy of creativity. Their Sydney Design Markets are returning to Carriageworks 3-5 May and 15-17 November.
Head to thefinderskeepers.com/sydney-markets/ for more details
Australia’s leading art supply stores selling accessories both online and from the physical store in Newtown, stocking a huge range of fine & graphic art materials at the most competitive prices anywhere, to suit the professional or amateur alike. Our trained & friendly staff are always ready to help.
15 Wilson St, Newtown - 9516 2339
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. 80 Wilson St, Newtown - info@scratchesrecords.com.au
Acclaimed internationally for its exceptional health, care and welfare of animals. It is a general practice veterinary clinic, a referral centre for other vets to send complex cases and a teaching hospital for veterinary science students to learn the practical components of the veterinary profession. This practice also offers 24 Hour Emergency Care.
65 Parramatta Rd, Camperdown - 9351 3437
Each year the Cat Protection Society of NSW helps thousands of cats and the people who love them. 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. The Cat Protection Society of NSw also helps cats in the community with their discounted feline health services including discount desexing, vaccination and microchipping as well as providing free information and education for cat owners and people working with cats. If you’re in the area drop by their Cat Boutique 85 Enmore Road Newtown, open 7-days a week, 10am to 5pm, 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 (10 - 5pm) - 85 Enmore Road, Newtown. Office - 103 Enmore Rd - 9519 7201 info@catprotection.org.au
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