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Rising rates? 5 steps to save on mortgage repayments
A guide from Suzanne Taylor at Mortgage Choice Newtown. Image source: iStock It’s been three months since the Reserve Bank called time on...
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Sep 26, 2022

Forgotten Architectural Newtown
Uncover the captivating story of Newtown's architectural history, from Victorian terraces to Enmore's grand villa. Dive into the past with D
Drew Hoy
Aug 23, 2022


Shopping with a cause in Newtown
For the sustainably minded and ethically conscious, shopping is often regarded as a capitalist pursuit that’s rarely great for the...
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Aug 16, 2022


Beach Burrito Reimagined
After 16 years of continually serving up some of the finest tex-mex around, the guys behind Beach Burrito have refreshed the menu and...
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Aug 16, 2022


Murray Cook, Red Wiggle, Is Still Grooving
Murray Cook, the Red Wiggle, has re-emerged with an active music career.
Alec Smart
Jul 31, 2022


The Legend of Gould’s Book Arcade
More on Newtown By Adeline Teoh It’s hard to imagine Bob Gould anywhere else but enthroned in print in Gould’s Book Arcade, a Newtown...
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Jun 27, 2022


Newtown’s Forgotten Theatres
Newtown theatres are being demolished and replaced, find out more here.
Alec Smart
Mar 24, 2022


King Street Carnival – Lighting up the Inner West
By JESSICA BAHR We spoke to the brains behind the new King Street Carnival festival, where music, local businesses and the food and...
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Mar 9, 2022

Social Outfit: Socially Conscience Outfitters
More on Newtown By Alec Smart The Social Outfit is not your typical high quality clothing manufacturer. Their humble store and creative...
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Sep 28, 2021

Mulga the Artist
Mulga, aka Joel Moore, is a Sydney-based mural artist and illustrator who has undertaken a number of high-profile street paintings.
Alec Smart
Sep 28, 2021


Diego Bonetto, Foraging For Mushrooms and Wild Plants
Discover the world of foraging for mushrooms with expert local forager Diego Bonetto. From wild foods to medicinal plants, his workshops off
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Sep 28, 2021

Websites For Kids
Check out these cool websites that will keep the kids busy, when you’re busy. Desperate to find a new distraction for my kids so I could...
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Aug 11, 2021


Fiji Spice Market
If you can’t stand the heat…you may be able to find something mild. But the reason most people walk into this store is to find that sauce...
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Jun 28, 2021


All Buttons Great and Small, in Newtown
More on Newtown First opened in 1989 by Lucy Godoroja, All Buttons Great & Small has grown from a humble haberdasher to a button...
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Jun 28, 2021


Pets of Newtown - Jac
If you'd enjoyed a cold one at the Carlise Castle Hotel, changes are you may have run into Jac the Aussie Kelpie. Introducing the one and...
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Jun 28, 2021


Where do baby cucumbers come from?
With urban development pushing rural industries to the city outskirts, people are now detached from the origins of their food. Community...
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Jun 28, 2021


Rosie Rivette, Burlesque in Newtown
More on Newtown We took time out to catch up with Rosie Rivette, a local performer, model, and teacher, for a fascinating dive into the...
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May 17, 2021


The New Theatre - Newtown
As the oldest continuously producing theatre company in New South Wales, the New Theatre has seen its fair share of talent in its...
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May 16, 2021


The Newtown Blessing Box
More on Newtown Something Good that Came out of COVID-19. Located on the Corner of Bedford Street and Station Street, you may have...
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May 13, 2021


FOUND BY LAURA - Human stories found on the ground
Found By Laura is a personal collection of handwritten notes that have literally been found on the ground over sixteen years of...
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Apr 19, 2021
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