You can now click/tap WATCH to start the live stream You can now click/tap LISTEN to start the live stream You can now click/tap LATEST NEWS to start the live stream Today marks 80 years since a Royal Air Force Mosquito aircraft exploded over Petersham tragically killing two young airmen and scattering debris across Sydney’s inner west Listen to more highlights from Afternoons with Michael McLaren below: brass table-lamps and cocktails shaken at a bottle-lined bar in the evening Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime There are two sides to The Bungalow, a new Petersham cafe-bistro whose exterior defies Stanmore Road’s busy traffic with potted orange trees, white linen curtains and a mustard yellow exterior of warming serenity. From morning until afternoon, it’s a cafe offering breakfast and lunch with classic egg dishes, pancakes, shakshuka, an American cheeseburger and Middle Eastern wrap. There are also 32 varieties of savoury and sweet buckwheat crepes, from ham and egg, to pear, chocolate, whipped cream and roasted almonds. Wife-and-husband team Annick De Silva and Binura Jayasuriya.Steven SiewertAdvertisementBut, come early evening, The Bungalow transforms into a place of white tablecloths, brass table-lamps and cocktails shaken at a bottle-lined bar. The menu becomes more borderless, too, with dishes inspired by many of the countries owner-operators Annick De Silva and Binura Jayasuriya have visited. A husband-and-wife team with Sri Lankan heritage, De Silva and Jayasuriya are reasonably new to hospitality, coming to the industry after careers in medical technology. The Bungalow’s dinner menu – cooked by French-born chef Arthur Sanchez – reflects their favourite meals eaten in Mexico, Europe, North America, Singapore and Malaysia. Expect fat-but-delicate duck spring rolls with sparky hoisin dipping sauce; golden mushroom risotto balls with truffle mayonnaise; and salmon and tuna ceviche with orange and grapefruit flesh, whipped avocado and pomegranate seeds. (The latter is good but its ring of corn chips, which sit in the dish, might be better served separately, or swapped with a thin bread to soak up the citrus juices.) Medium and main plates range from excellently tender chargrilled lamb skewers with honey, mustard and lime sauce, to tortillas bearing lush pork belly, kimchi and a spicy bang-bang sauce. Seared sashimi tuna tataki – laid in a glistening sesame seed-edged grid between arcs of roasted onion puree – is a winner, as are the fantastic Sri Lankan prawns, served in a sweet and rich pool of spicy coconut sauce. This is swept up with triangles of warm, fresh roti and we request a spoon to finish. Savoury crepes.Steven SiewertAdvertisementFor drinks, there’s a succinct list of beer and wine, and a fancier list of classic and original cocktails. Try the margarita with jalapeno, or the Rosy Spark – a non-alcoholic cocktail with cranberry juice, rose syrup and dehydrated orange slice. Basque cheesecake makes an appearance on the dessert menu, as does a trembling, pistachio-edged creme brulee with a burnished crown. But, I would walk through a hot desert to eat Sanchez’s mousse de chocolate again, made with dark chocolate and fresh whipped cream. The chef emerges from the kitchen from time to time, asking people’s opinion of the food, zesting lemon across the ceviche, and explaining the process of folding cream into chocolate for the mousse. He also reveals the ratio of butter to potato in his very fine mashed potatoes (its equal parts). The kitchen’s finesse, along with De Silva and Jayasuriya’s drive to make The Bungalow an elegant neighbourly spot, is impressive. It’s also excellent for solo diners, with window bar seating and a book-borrowing shelf for reading at the table. On the night I visit, The Bungalow is packed, full of chatting locals sharing diverse plates, drinking rose-hued cocktails, and sweeping spoons through Petersham’s finest chocolate mousse. Beyond the linen curtains, Stanmore Road’s traffic barely garners a glance. Atmosphere: Neighbourhood bistro with distinct switch between day-time cafe and evening restaurant Go-to dish: Sri Lankan prawns in coconut curry sauce with roti ($27) Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. Cult US burger chain Five Guys to open at new hospitality hubExtra toppings are built into the price of the burger, which means customers can add any or all 15 to their order at no extra cost. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox NSW 22042 1 AuctionAUCTIONA unique urban oasis for the entertainerA vibrant Marrickville lifestyle awaits with a creative twist of traditional and contemporary styles in this exceptional full-brick character home it offers a wonderfully private retreat with a quality design that provides a modern home for the entertainer and it's ready to move straight in and enjoy it sits in a peaceful location that's a few short steps from Illawarra Road's 'Eat Street' with the buzz of Marrickville Road's shopping dining and entertainment scene just a block away • A user-friendly interior with many well-preserved period features • Living is easy with a formal lounge and a light-filled open layout • A seamless integration with a sunlit alfresco deck and built in Grand Fire stainless steel BBQ with storage cupboards & drawers • Leafy garden oasis with a private lawn in landscaped surrounds • Modern gas kitchen with high-end fittings and stone benches • Drop-down ladder access to a sizeable attic study and storeroom • Built in Wi-Fi mesh accesspoint system throughout Marrickville is located just 7km south-west of the CBD and central to the very best of the Inner West The area is renowned as a lifestyle destination thanks to its wide array of multicultural dining options and its hip Marrickville is home to Henson Park and the Addison Road Markets along with numerous leafy parks and the riverside path and cycleways alongside the Cooks River Handy transport links are abundant with easy proximity to numerous bus routes Marrickville presents an exciting and welcoming opportunity for people from all walks of life and we are proud to be helping Australians obtain finance that best suits their circumstances and allows them to realise their property dreams to ensure that you get the most competitive rate within a product best suited to your needs and we do it fast and for free Randwick Petersham have lifted their third Limited Overs Cup and first since 2020/21 after defeating Parramatta by 44 runs at Old Kings Oval on Sunday Randwick Petersham set a challenging target of 270 off the back of a mammoth 125 from Eknoor Singh Singh’s innings included eight boundaries and three sixes Anthony Sams (30) and George Bell (27) helping to push along Randwick’s total losing Benjamin Abbott on the second ball thanks to a run out from Ben Montedora Andrew Calvert scored a brilliant 97 off 84 but despite a partnership with Ryan Hackney (50) the wickets continued to fall as Parramatta were bowled out for 226 Cricket NSW would like to thank the Parramatta District Cricket Club City of Parramatta Council and the ground staff for their efforts and hospitality Eknoor Singh was awarded the Michael Bevan Medal // Ian Bird Score Wrap-Up Randwick Petersham 5/305 (E Singh 125, B Weymouth 39, A Sams 30, Earl 2-47, O Simonsen 2-53) defeated Parramatta 226 (A Calvert 97, R Hackney 50, R Ayre 3-52)   Michael Bevan Medal for Player of the Final: Eknoor Singh 125  Umpires: Mitch Claydon and Sharad Patel  Full scorecard can be viewed here CNSW acknowledges and pays respect to the land and waters across New South Wales We pay our respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who have walked upon and cared for this land for thousands of years We acknowledge their ongoing connection to this country as the Traditional Owners and we commit ourselves to the ongoing journey of Reconciliation so that together we may bring about equity and equality built on strong and trusting relationships Let alone an Inner West house party… let alone a house party where triple j are doing all of the heavy lifting soundtrack-wise This is exactly what happened when we hit Ash and Tait’s countdown extravaganza in the beautiful suburb of Petersham With drinks flowing courtesy of Pals and the music cranked to 11 (sorry neighbours!) we soaked up the biggest day in triple j calendar in style Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy Sydney without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Sydney you can order from the Fanny Durack side and eat on the grass or at one of the poolside tables (that’s what I do!); otherwise there’s also indoor café seating on the park side or they’ll lend you a picnic blanket so in my ’hood there’s nothing else quite like ordering up a fish sambo and eating it under an umbrella to a soundtrack of happy kids splashing around in bright aquamarine water Drawing inspo from Aussie kiosks and milk bars from “the good old days” Splash’s menu is absolutely jam-packed with picks that will satisfy your hunger for nostalgia (as well as a good feed) Our favourite thing we’ve had is the fish sandwich – it’s a huge fillet of golden-crumbed fish with slices of tomato and beetroot dill-forward “Splash sauce” on thick-cut spongy white bread (the type of bread you loved as a kid) so panko-crumbed perfection spills out the sides golden chips (also on thick white bread) – of course we add curry sauce which tastes a bit like a sauce Granny would make if she's whipping up some curried egg The "Bradman burger" is also a winner – and old Don would approve as well as an Angus beef patty and all the usual trimmimgs modern takes on milk bar classics – there are milkshakes We love their cold-coffee selection: a black cold brew served with loads of ice; their ace iced latte; and their oat milk cold brew that’s jazzed up with maple and a little cinnamon.  If you want to pair your butty with a splash in the pool, you’ll need to go during the warmer months. 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Inner West council has thrown open the doors of seven town halls to arts organisations free of charge as it tries to revive its buildings and address a performing arts crisis the 82-year-old building in Sydney opened its doors to the Inner West Theatre Company’s production of the classic Beautiful brick early 20th-century town halls were once venues for council meetings But in recent decades many have been under-used or left entirely empty as modern buildings serve changing community needs Sydney’s Inner West council is the product of repeated amalgamations and has an unusually large number of former town halls serving no obvious municipal purpose Since July it has opened no fewer than seven as arts and culture venues with no hiring fees hoping both to revive its old buildings and address a crisis in the performing arts sector and the number of people attending popular venues has almost halved The cost of hiring a commercial venue for rehearsals and a final show can be as high as $80,000 In the first three months of the council offering its spaces free of charge it has had more than 1,100 bookings across Marrickville Kane Wheatley is the musical director of the Inner West Theatre Company “Being able to have the town hall at no cost means that our money can be spent in putting on great productions and … providing affordable theatre in a cost-of-living crisis for members of the community,” Wheatley says Gia Carides and Paul Mercurio in Strictly Ballroom in a scene filmed in Petersham town hall Photograph: Landmark Media/AlamyHis company has booked two musicals to run at the Petersham town hall in 2025 which just covers the costs of bringing in sound and lighting equipment “It’s such a large town hall with that beautiful which means that we can operate our front of house … we have a theatre liquor licence so we can run a little bar,” Wheatley says says offering affordable spaces for rehearsal exhibition and live performance mirrors one of the original functions of town halls “Most town halls in Australia traditionally were used for dances by repurposing them as arts and cultural venues we’re going back to their traditions,” Byrne says Most town halls in Australia were built in the late 19th and early 20th century formerly the historian for City of Sydney council says when they opened they were “cutting edge” – many of the Victorian buildings boast Italianate-style exteriors Petersham town hall Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianBut after the second world war councils began building civic centres to expand their services and in the 1950s there was an “explosion” of municipal libraries Town halls were no longer the sole site for council business Like many of their counterparts around the country the inner west buildings have retained Victorian or early 20th-century heritage features (other than Ashfield They offer large performance spaces with elaborate stages and commercial kitchens and have been fitted out with live performance and recording equipment the acoustics are challenging because they were designed in the era when people were giving speeches without microphones,” Byrne says “There’s acoustic treatments that may be necessary but absolutely there is one of these beautiful buildings that’s currently being greatly under-utilised.” In Victoria, the state government is also investing in the restoration of town halls to make them fit for modern community purposes, including through the Tiny Towns Fund for regional areas Balmain town hall. Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianNorth of Melbourne (which is home to 30-odd town halls), Clunes is the third largest locality in Hepburn shire council after cracks began to appear in the masonry and the symmetrical facade started to rotate says revitalisation of the building gets the community engaged to start using the space Thirty minutes away, the council’s headquarters at Daylesford town hall are also due to undergo restoration and electrical works later this year is used for the newly established folk n’ roots music festival CresFest Byrne hopes the momentum from such efforts will make other council areas think about throwing open their doors as Inner West has done “The councils across Australia are spending millions and millions of dollars every year on the maintenance and repair of town halls because they have enormous heritage and civic value,” Byrne says “But the truth is most of them are sitting empty dormant and unused for 80% or 90% of the time which is just a waste of a great public resource.” This article was amended on 25 November 2024 to correct the year Clunes town hall was built Pictured: Randwick Petersham celebrate their semi final win over Gordon Parramatta District Cricket Club will host Randwick Petersham at Old Kings Oval this Sunday for the first grade Limited-Overs Cup final The match is scheduled to commence at 10.00am, with live scores available here and a live-stream accessible here The main feeling you get when having dinner in the lush backyard of Lunas, Jose and Basia Silva’s contemporary Portuguese restaurant on a corner in Petersham, is the bonhomie of sharing food like a family. “My dream is to create what it’s like when I go back to Portugal to my aunty’s backyard,” Jose Silva says. “There are vines all around and you sit there in the courtyard just eating nice food and enjoying each other’s company. Olives marinated with rosemary and lemon and orange zest.Wolter PeetersAdvertisement“When a big roast is made or a big seafood stew, the pot goes in the middle of the table and everyone serves themselves. It’s what I grew up with.” This is one reason why Lunas’ tables, set in an alfresco courtyard or inside between wide windows, forest green walls and a corrugated metal-fronted counter, are bigger than those in most restaurants. “When I eat, I like to have a few dishes on the table at the same time,” Silva says. “The idea is to share the food, get a couple of dishes, bread, olives, some drinks, and you all pick at it. You can’t do that with small tables.” Octopus rice.Wolter PeetersTest this theory by ordering several dishes, hopefully Alto olives from Crookwell, marinated with rosemary and lemon and orange zest, “Grandma’s” bread (fluffy and soft due to 80 per cent water content), octopus rice, smoked bacalhau (dried, salted cod) pâte with poppy seed lavosh, ling and clam cataplana and a side of garlicky pan-charred kale cooked with brown butter and lager. Even with the paraphernalia of cutlery, napkins, drinking glasses and water bottle, there is still enough room amid the serving dishes and plates on the table for any diner to complete a spirited card game or produce an atlas to read between courses. You can do this inside, in the handsome dining space designed by Basia Silva. But, as summer creeps into the evenings, the Silvas’ rejuvenated backyard area, a covered courtyard edged by grass, olive trees, native shrubs, herb bushes and curling vines, is the place to be. Jose Silva at his Petersham venue.Wolter PeetersFew things are as lovely as eating one of Lunas’ signature dishes – specifically the piri piri spatchcock with tangy red cabbage, red onion and preserved lemon, or the roasted sugarloaf cabbage, served with cannellini beans and cavolo nero – as cicadas buzz high in the surrounding gum trees at dusk. Tonight, as nearby diners receive their spectacular flambe chourico – a dish of three-week-aged La Boqueria cured sausage is set alight on arrival – we sweep crunchy paperbark-like lavosh through creamy, uniquely umami smoked bacalhau pâte. Then, the lush octopus rice, with fat Fremantle octopus and fragrant caldeirada (fish stew) and the marvellous ling and clam cataplana, served in its clam-shell-like copper pressure cooker. Dessert is shared pudim de leite, its silkiness coming from condensed milk, beneath an orangey caramel deglazed with port, and bolo de bolacha, or biscuit cake, a dish Silva describes as a dish your mother or aunt would make. Ruby port Portuguese negroni.Wolter Peeters“Every Portuguese birthday party will have one,” he says. “It’s like a Portuguese tiramisu. Amazing with coffee, too.” Lunas has good strong coffee, and tea, however late you dine. There are also six Portuguese wines amid Australian and Italian varieties, and five cocktails including a ruby port Portuguese negroni and a cachaca Collins made with Portuguese soft drink passionfruit Sumol. Discussing any dish with Silva, whose family members in Australia and Portugal include professional chefs and food-loving relatives, leads to him sharing the recipe. A silky pudim de leite.Wolter PeetersHe relishes the infinite ways to cook bacalhau, the beauty of a ham-and-cheese toastie and the opportunity to share his version of caldo verde, a potato, kale and chorizo soup with origins in northern Portugal, his home territory. “That’s the whole idea here,” he says. “I don’t hold back with recipes. I love sharing them.” Silva, who grew up in Stanmore and also runs custard tart temple Sweet Belem and Fich restaurant down the road with Basia, wants everyone to experience the delights of Portuguese cooking. “I think it is getting more acknowledgment for what it is,” he says. “People are travelling more to Portugal, they’re starting to see what Portuguese food is about. “It’s beautiful ingredients, it’s hearty, it’s family. And it’s all about sharing.” Vibe: Contemporary Portuguese cafe-restaurant with al fresco dining and high-quality dishes and service This seafood hot pot is some of the best value in the city right nowOur tip: split a steamboat between a group of four at the new-look Spice Temple. Can’t snag a table at the new Restaurant of the Year? Stroll into the (fancy) bar insteadThe new three-hat home for chef Josh Niland’s fish cookery includes a walk-in bar serving seafood-led snacks such as swordfish empanada and curry fish pie. Missed the CWA scones at the Easter Show? This hidden spot serves them up all year roundThe CWA Tea Rooms offer sweet and simple pleasures such as raisin toast, a glass of milk or cordial and those famous scones, all for just a few dollars. RP Gold plays Sydney University at Kensington over the next two Saturdays while RP Green plays Blacktown at Petersham over the next two Sundays While 1st Grade went down to Penrith last round wins by 2s and 4s have kept us in the hunt for a good finish in the Club Championship we lost all 3 home games but won the 2 away games which were washed out on the first day We are 10th on 808 points in the Club Championship but Fairfield-Liverpool who occupy 6th place are just 72 points ahead on 880 We could make some giant strides if we can come home strongly over the final 4 rounds of NSW are directly ahead of us in 9th place on 826 1st Grade remain in the top 4 in 4th position 4ths are now 10th but only 5 points from 6th place They are 11th but just 4 points out of 6th place If those three teams can get on a winning streak we could have plenty to cheer about come finals time Our Metro teams are also not too far away from cracking a place in the finals Gold is 9th but 5 points from 6th while Green has a bit more to do from 14th but can make it if they come home with a wet sail but we need to hit top form—especially our batters particularly in the lower grades this season The big news is that our 1st Grade team has made the semi-final of the Limited Overs Cup for a place in the Grand Final scheduled for Sunday 23 February Keep these dates highlighted in your diary! And wasn’t it good to see our promising all-rounder back and playing in the qualifying final last Sunday He’s been out injured since late September His two sixes in last Sunday’s game helped get the innings going against Easts Some of the highlights (and lowlights) from last round v Penrith Metro Cup and in the Easts LO Qualifying Final: This weekend’s two-day matches v University of NSW 1st Grade @ David Phillips; 2nd Grade @ Coogee; 3rd Grade @ Cahill; 4th Grade @ Petersham; 5th Grade @ Alexandria @ Kensington.; RP Green (Sunday) v Blacktown @ Petersham RESULTS: While reports will appear on the club’s facebook page at the end of each playing day, team results may be viewed by clicking on https://matchcentre.premier.cricketnsw.com.au/ If you scroll down and click on a match involving any of our teams Best of luck to all Randwick Petersham teams! Randwick Petersham Cricket Club came into being on 19 July 2001 when two of Sydney’s oldest and most successful cricket clubs The club competes in the NSW Premier Cricket Competition in Grades 1-5 U16 Green Shield and the “6th Grade” Metro Cup competitions Randwick Petersham Cricket Club has a proud history and is well known as having one of the highest volunteer rates in Premier Cricket Please click on the below links if you would like to become involved in our club General Inquiries: randwickpetershamceo@gmail.com aw@alwright.com.au We may request cookies to be set on your device We use cookies to let us know when you visit our websites and to customize your relationship with our website Click on the different category headings to find out more You can also change some of your preferences Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available 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collect personal data like your IP address we allow you to block them here Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site Changes will take effect once you reload the page You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page There are just two rounds left of the regular 2024-25 season before the finals The first of those is a two-day fixture against St George over the following two Saturdays across the 5 grades of NSW at Kensington while RP Green plays Warringah at Mike Pawley Oval over the next two SUNDAYS The final two rounds are important to both teams with Gold 8th and Green 12th Both are playing good cricket and with a bit of luck could make the finals It was a disappointing finish to the last round with 1st Grade going down to Sydney University at Coogee the side didn’t drop any points behind the competition leader Parramatta and remains 8 from the lead and we need to win these last 2 matches to assure a place in the finals Saints will be tough as they are 7 points ahead of us in 2nd place We haven’t beaten them in Belvidere Cup since 2018-19 Just 2 wins last round didn’t boost our Club Championship position and we have remained 8th on 970 points Fairfield-Liverpool is 6th on 1,036 (66 ahead of us) while Wests are 7th on 1,028 (58 more than us) Two big rounds to finish could help our chances of ending up 6th or 7th which would be a most acceptable finish seeing we were last (20th) after round 2 Second Grade knocked over the competition leaders last Saturday but are 12 points out of 6th in 9th place despite winning their last 4 matches Fourths’ charge came to a bit of an end last week when they lost Our 3s and 5s are well out of finals but good finishes would help our Club Championship prospects There are a few milestone possibilities coming up Anthony Sams needs 11 runs to hit 8,500 for the club while Austin Waugh requires 9 to make 1,500 career runs Riley Ayre passed 4,000 runs for the club in the match against Uni Another 75 will also give him a career total of 4,500 He also has 296 career wickets (240 RPC; 56 Sutherland) and 4 more will take him to the 300 Sydney 1st Grade wickets milestone Eknoor Singh has a chance to bring up 100 1st Grade matches There were a number of features last round: moonwalkr – official protective partner of Randwick Petersham moonwalkr was built on the promise to revolutionise a sport that brings hearts and nations together Stopping at nothing to support athletes raise their game has made them one of the most recognised names in the cricket community moonwalkr has transcended traditional ideas of protective gear and developed products that work better feel better AND look better than anything you have ever seen before on the cricket field Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time An inner west drug dealer who gave a sex worker so much fentanyl she was hospitalised has failed in his bid to reduce his sentence for drug supply because he wrongly believed the drug was cocaine and an associate visited Petersham’s The Gateway Club in January 2020 The Gateway Club describes itself as Sydney’s longest-running legal brothel offering “ultimate pleasure” Salameh gave a sex worker a drink spiked with fentanyl at the Parramatta Road brothel Fentanyl is the highly addictive synthetic opioid at the centre of the prescription painkiller epidemic that has devastated large rural swathes of the United States It has so far had a minimal presence in NSW The sex worker called the club’s manager when she became distressed and disoriented Police searched his home several days later seizing 175 grams of fentanyl from a sealed envelope and 3.8g from a plastic bag hidden in the wardrobe in his bedroom Anything more than five grams of fentanyl is considered to be large commercial supply under state drug legislation Investigators also seized $29,530 and 152g of cocaine from the home He was ultimately arrested and charged with causing a person to take an intoxicating substance to cause harm dealing with the proceeds of crime and supplying both cocaine and fentanyl Salameh told detectives and continued to insist throughout his trial that he believed the drug was cocaine He said he would not have allowed fentanyl into the home in which he lived with children He told the District Court in 2023 that he had never heard of fentanyl before his arrest and denied “doing a tester” on the sex worker by putting it in her drink he was convicted of drug supply and sentenced to at least four years He then launched an appeal on the grounds that he believed the substance was cocaine who had previously had a drug problem and was at a time paid in cocaine to store quantities of the drug claimed that knowing the drug was fentanyl would have made him “more morally blameworthy and more objectively serious” the state’s highest court allowed him to appeal his conviction but immediately dismissed the appeal A majority judgment from the Court of Criminal Appeal said: “We cannot accept that parliament intended a supplier of a commercial quantity of a prohibited drug could escape liability for that commercial supply if they incorrectly believed that the prohibited drug being supplied was another prohibited drug the commercial quantity of which was larger than the commercial quantity of the actual drug supplied.” The court also denied Salameh’s appeal against the severity of his sentence He will be eligible for parole in August 2026 and an associate visited Petersham\\u2019s The Gateway Club in January 2020 The Gateway Club describes itself as Sydney\\u2019s longest-running legal brothel offering \\u201Cultimate pleasure\\u201D The sex worker called the club\\u2019s manager when she became distressed and disoriented He told the District Court in 2023 that he had never heard of fentanyl before his arrest and denied \\u201Cdoing a tester\\u201D on the sex worker by putting it in her drink claimed that knowing the drug was fentanyl would have made him \\u201Cmore morally blameworthy and more objectively serious\\u201D the state\\u2019s highest court allowed him to appeal his conviction but immediately dismissed the appeal A majority judgment from the Court of Criminal Appeal said: \\u201CWe cannot accept that parliament intended a supplier of a commercial quantity of a prohibited drug could escape liability for that commercial supply if they incorrectly believed that the prohibited drug being supplied was another prohibited drug the commercial quantity of which was larger than the commercial quantity of the actual drug supplied.\\u201D The court also denied Salameh\\u2019s appeal against the severity of his sentence We are back to limited over 50-overs a side matches this Saturday for lower grades and Metro Cup teams while 1st Grade will play the full weekend in a two-day Saturday-Sunday match we play Sutherland while Metro Gold play Warringah with Green up against St George on Sunday Two good wins in 1st and 2nd grades last week moved us slightly up the Club Championship ladder from 18th to 17th—just 28 points behind this weekend’s opponent we have yet to get a Club Championship contribution from our three lower grades which have lost each of their four matches It’s the worst start we have had collectively for 3rds There have been bad starts in the past before bouncing back 3rds lost the first four in 2019-20 and 2020-21 yet were minor premiers two years later 4ths lost the first three and had a draw in the fourth in 2019-20 while 5ths lost the first seven in 2020-21  But this round could be the turnaround as we have a good record against Sutherland The Sharks are 15th in 1sts (1 win); 17th in 2nds (1 win); 14th in 3rds (1 win); 11th in 4ths (2 wins); 8th in 5th (2 wins) Both of our Metro sides put up a great fight last weekend RP Green held on for a draw finishing 8-181 chasing Penrith’s 7-252 while RP Gold who looked like beating Sutherland at 6-230 chasing 245 Gold will take on Warringah at Marrickville Oval who after a slow start are once again looking like a formidable opponent this season Green will return to Petersham to take on St George and will have their work cut out as the Dragons look to be able to competition front-runners Last round our 1st Grade side hit it’s highest-ever score against Western Suburbs of 5d-375 before winning by a record margin of 201 against that club the side is well placed in 4th spot on the Belvidere Cup leaderboard Two wins out of four have 2s motoring along in 9th place and are playing good cricket brought up 100 wickets for the club with his 3-55 in 1st Grade last Saturday while Daya Singh is in sight of the 300 1st Grade career wickets milestone after taking his 297th last weekend He also needs just 4 matches to bring up 250 in 1st Grade and just 75 runs to reach 3,500 And apart from scoring his second 1st Grade ton last round with 121 Austin Waugh passed the 1,000 career 1st Grade runs milestone to currently total 1,036 Skipper Riley Ayre is another who is carving his name into the 1st Grade career milestone records having passed 200 games to now total 205 while he has 4,213 runs and 265 wickets—one of the top all-rounders in the game today Ross Elliot brought up 1,500 runs for the club when he scored 22 against Wests last round 1st Grade: Sat/ Sun 2/3 November @ Sutherland from 10 am Check the club Facebook page for details of live streaming @ Marrickville from 10 am; RP Green v St George: Sunday @ Petersham from 10 am This Preview is Proudly Brought to you by Bistro Rex: Situated in the heart of Potts Point Bistro Rex offers a sophisticated Sydney take on a Parisian bistro Passionate about utilising Australia’s finest produce and native ingredients their talented chefs Jo Ward & Michelle Powell create modern dishes and French Bistro favourites including French onion soup cheese soufflé and chicken liver parfait with specials added daily They are equally passionate about drinks and have a full cocktail bar focussed on classics and an extensive French and local wine list with over 300 wines Bistro Rex are proud to have received 2 Wine Goblets and 1 Chef’s Hat in the 2018 Good Food Guide Awards https://bistrorex.com.au/ Police are appealing for assistance to locate a man missing from Sydney's inner west was last seen at Petersham about 7.30am yesterday (Monday 31 March 2025) officers attached Inner West Police Area Command were contacted today (Tuesday 1 April 2025) and commenced inquiries into his whereabouts Family and police hold concerns for his welfare James is described as Mediterranean/Middle Eastern appearance James is known to frequent the Petersham and Burwood areas and maybe travelling on public buses and the rail network Inquiries have established that he may have been in the Merrylands area about 7.30am today (Tuesday 1 April 2025) Anyone with information about James's whereabouts is urged to contact Marrickville Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Information is treated in strict confidence The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages has housed many a barfly in its 150-year span of letting them in managers and the revolving door of part-time student bartenders have changed when the pub was sold earlier this month and is set to be closed until Easter locals took to the suburb’s community Facebook page to express their concern for her future Georgie overlooks the beer garden at the White Cockatoo in Petersham.Credit: Rhett Wyman and previously believed to be male until a brief rendezvous on Cowper Street led to the discovery of a cockatoo egg The December sale of her home in Glebe sparked rumours of her potential eviction or abandonment sitting on top of a bird cage and apathetically watching over pub-goers Pub goers at the White Cockatoo in Petersham have already warmed to Georgie.Credit: Rhett Wyman The Petersham pub is owned by the Reilly Group which bought the Friend in Hand in December White Cockatoo licensee Scott Harrington said the transfer was “almost meant to be” The pub is adorned with cockatoo merchandise that now appears to be a shrine to Georgie but existed long before her arrival Harrington is happy to appease concerned fans congregating on Facebook we just needed to come up with a game plan,” he said Harrington co-ordinated with the outgoing Friend in Hand owners to bring Georgie and “her favourite snacks and toys” – including a lamb plushy and flower – to the White Cockatoo Harrington is confident that Georgie will be fine “I sought advice from all avenues and have booked her in for a check-up after Christmas The vet was very positive that we were doing all the right things for Georgie’s welfare,” he said Georgie will remain the Petersham pub’s mascot until Easter 2025 when planned renovations at the Friend in Hand are completed Leaving the White Cockatoo will be “a hard pill to swallow when the time comes” for the pub’s locals Asked whether there’s a chance Georgie will stay at the White Cockatoo In need of more good news? Sign up for our Greater Good newsletter for stories to brighten your outlook locals took to the suburb\\u2019s community Facebook page to express their concern for her future White Cockatoo licensee Scott Harrington said the transfer was \\u201Calmost meant to be\\u201D \\u201CThere were no plans to evict Georgie we just needed to come up with a game plan,\\u201D he said to bring Georgie and \\u201Cher favourite snacks and toys\\u201D \\u2013 including a lamb plushy and flower \\u2013 to the White Cockatoo \\u201CI sought advice from all avenues and have booked her in for a check-up after Christmas The vet was very positive that we were doing all the right things for Georgie\\u2019s welfare,\\u201D he said Georgie will remain the Petersham pub\\u2019s mascot until Easter 2025 when planned renovations at the Friend in Hand are completed Leaving the White Cockatoo will be \\u201Ca hard pill to swallow when the time comes\\u201D for the pub\\u2019s locals Asked whether there\\u2019s a chance Georgie will stay at the White Cockatoo \\u201CGeorgie\\u2019s home is in the heart of Glebe This is the last round of the regular season In recent seasons it has been a one-day match there were a few bodgie outright results with ambitious declarations in an attempt to make the final 6 that will play the finals as we are in a slightly precarious position in 1st Grade chasing a finals spot We are in 5th place despite losing 3 of our last 4 matches If we win and there are no outrights from those immediately behind us And we know how well we go in finals as per the HUGE win on Sunday to take out the Limited Overs Cup competition for the 3rd time be the last game for our 4 lower grades which have been well out of the running most of the season 2nd Grade have put together 5 wins on the trot for the first time since 2004-05 They need to win outright and hope Manly (and Easts in 7th place) both get beaten Thirds have won 3 of their past 4 but are 16th and 17 points from 6th Both 4th and 5th grades are well down the points ladder In the Club Championship we are hanging on to 8th spot despite only winning 2 against Saints last weekend They had an outright win last weekend in 1st Grade so our boys will need to bring their A-Game Gordon is 13th in 2nds; 10th in 3rds; 17th in 4ths; and 16th in 5ths There were a number of features last weekend: This weekend’s Premier Cricket matches v Gordon 1st Grade @ Chatswood; 2nd Grade @ Petersham; 3rd Grade @ Killara; 4th Grade @ Coogee; 5th Grade @ Beauchamp Metropolitan Cup: RP Gold v Strathfield @ Hudson Park (Sunday); RP Green v Georges River @ Kensington THIS PREVIEW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY PETERSHAM RSL Petersham RSL have been sponsoring the Randy Petes since the beginning Peto RSL is the Randy Petes watering hole/social hub in the Inner West A great community focused club it is the best place for a quiet drink New South Wales Police have begun a manhunt for two gunmen on the loose after a pair of armed robbers held up a Sydney pub threatened patrons and stole cash from the venue New South Wales Police have begun a search for two dangerous gunmen after the pair held up Livingstone Hotel in Sydney’s inner west on Tuesday Inner West Police Area Command were called to the scene about 1am after two men with firearms burst into the venue The pair allegedly threatened patrons and staff as they stole cash and fled the scene in an unidentified car A spokesman for New South Wales Police told SkyNews.com.au: “No one was injured during the incident.” “Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.” Forensics have dusted for fingerprints at the scene and detectives have conducted interviews with witnesses to gather evidence Authorities have called on the public for assistance and anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has dashcam footage from the area has been urged to contact police The Livingstone Hotel has been no stranger to headlines after it made news a decade ago when a man brandishing a sawn-off rifle fired a shot inside the venue It’s the last round before Christmas and over the years we haven’t done that well on the eve of the festive season We need to keep that firmly in mind to ensure we don’t have a repeat playing Mosman this weekend We had two solid wins last Saturday but went down in three close encounters in 2s it’s a round of Twenty20 matches for the four lower grades while 1st Grade will play what doubles as round 6 of the Limited Overs Cup competition we play Fairfield-Liverpool and Bankstown in limited overs matches The 1st Grade win last Saturday elevated the side to 3rd place in both the Belvidere Cup and Limited Overs competitions Having lost the last eight last season and the first four this summer the team was languishing in 18th spot after 4 rounds we can’t take a trick with the three teams in the middle and we desperately need them to fire if we are to advance our position in the Club Championship We are currently 12th.This week’s opponent 4ths and 5ths have had a win against Mosman over the past two years 2nd Grade haven’t beaten them since 2017-18 Plenty of incentive for them to rectify that record this weekend Our under 16 A W Green Shield boys started the season well with a great win in debilitating heat against Sutherland at Sutherland Oval last Tuesday This Thursday they are up against Blacktown at Coogee and Sunday v Gordon at Petersham Some of the highlights (and lowlights) from last week v Bankstown and in Metro Cup: Coogee Oval: 1st Grade from 10 am—50 overs match Metropolitan Cup: RP Gold v Fairfield-Liverpool @ Kensington from 10 am; RP Green v Bankstown @ Grahame Thomas from 10am – Green will be hosting a special occasion with the debut of Lachlan Barrass – the grandson of Randwick Legend Poidevin-Gray this Sunday: We play Sutherland at Sutherland Oval in a 50 overs match We are running 5th in our division with Sutherland directly behind us in 6th place We need the win to keep our finals hopes alive Merry Christmas to all our members and supporters The Wright Physio is owned & operated by Tim Wright and his team The Wright Physio aspires to offer professional & quality care with your personal treatment goals the focus of every consultation The Wright Physio specialises in sports injuries & the management of spinal pain tailored physiotheraphy & massage treatment to support your return to life injury-free www.thewrightphysio.com.au 21 Feb 2019 • 4m read • View Author Library-Lawn.jpg The Sustainable Outdoor Learning Area created at Petersham Public School provides students and teachers with open-air classrooms and opportunities to connect with the environment Driven by a vision of sustainable and environmental stewardship the project complements outdoor learning activities already in place such as a chicken coop and a herb and vegetable garden cared for by students There are four new outdoor areas – a Garden Classroom which Principal Hugh Miller says will enhance the school’s teaching and learning programs “It enables us to link and embed a range of curriculum areas: English “All of those disciplines can come together in new and innovative ways in an outdoor learning space.” Further benefits are expected to come from bringing education into the outdoors “Outdoor learning is good for your mental and physical health; it develops a connection to the environment and a greater understanding of sustainability in our students,” he says “And it develops a sense of environmental responsibility and stewardship.” The project was realised through the dedicated efforts of the school community with the particular contribution of parents Samantha Anderson and Maja Grujic “We wanted to look at ways of delivering some of our outcomes related to environmental responsibility and strong partnerships between students two years of fundraising effort and many hours of volunteering we’ve arrived at the proud launch of Phase One of the Sustainable Outdoor Learning Project.” set between the chickens and vegetable beds features long tables and benches facing a chalkboard for more formal lessons Escola tables with Escola slim benches were chosen to perfectly suit the kids’ height and powder coated in bright Sensation Orange Viper Green and Bondi Blue to create a fun space The Library Lawn is an uplifting and inclusive social space with a curvy rainbow bench and artwork painted by students showing off their favourite books “The library lawn looks fantastic with the rainbow seating And it’s somewhere for us to host Grandparents Day and morning teas in the future,” says Shannon The long rainbow bench was created with three Mall Curved Slim Benches set end-to-end with powder coated battens specified in Lobster Red The Link celebrates the connection between the main group of school buildings and areas dedicated to the Sustainable Outdoor Program with a colourful Escola slim bench and square Escola table to provide more seating and working spaces The three Mall Curved Slim Benches are again set end-to-end, powder coated in Viper Green, Lycra Strip and Brilliant Yellow. The Secret Native Garden includes a yarning circle to encourage discussion and sharing ideas, and learning about local ecosystems. The opening ceremony was attended by Jo Haylen, Member for Summer Hill, Anne Abbott, Senior Environmental Officer from Inner West Council, and local businesses who also supported the project. Principal Miller says the project is just Phase One of the school’s Sustainable Outdoor Learning Program, with plans to install solar panels, further collaboration spaces, stingless native bee colonies and a rainwater garden in the pipeline. “The Sustainable Outdoor Learning Area projects grow and sustain Petersham Public School’s status as an environmentally aware school, as is reflected in our school plan. This is really a big part of what we’re about here at Petersham.” Using DecoBatten®’s latest profile on The Seaside Sanctuary Solid Nordic softwood in interior design: Sustainable solutions for joinery, flooring and wall panelling Construction of resort-style clubhouse begins at AVID’s over 50s lifestyle precinct in Fraser Coast Sign up to our newsletter for the latest industry news, products and inspiration. It’s the road Sydneysiders and politicians love to hate but beneath the traffic and the grime lie rich layers of history – and all you could want for inner city life Sydney’s much-maligned Parramatta Road which snakes through the inner western suburbs has been the subject of yet more furious debate – the usual mix of grand plans and name-calling I should be used to the sledges after two decades living on what has unkindly been called the boulevard of broken dreams Friends have asked “how can you live there” or observed that “it looks so awful” Sometimes that’s before they’ve even had a chance to hear the aircraft noise Read morePoliticians seem to relish rehashing the nicknames: “the scar through the heart of Sydney” or “the varicose vein.” Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup The colonial-era track dates to the late 1700s when it developed as an alternative route between Sydney and Parramatta previously accessed by the Parramatta River All along the rolling hills and gracious curves of this urban idyll The third Petersham Inn on Parramatta Road which was built in 1938 Photograph: Noel Butlin Archives CentreLayers of history can be seen everywhere from signs for long-gone businesses to a previously hidden old advertisement uncovered during construction work I’ve seen shopfront boardings with so many bills posted that the thick wad of paper and adhesive begins to peel off and form a scrappy sculpture As you hurtle along in a car or truck (or wait patiently in a snarl) you’re sure to see the many empty buildings But you’ll probably miss the popular bead bazaar I Love You Beads the great local coffee roasters Euroespresso and Cocoa and Coffee and the late-night queue at the newish curry spot Derrel’s Unless you’re a local, or a Sydneysider old enough to remember, you won’t realise the Albert Palais building that is now a church and function centre was once a famous dance hall. Then there are the pubs. Some have had previous lives as glamorous art deco destinations, such as the former Western Lounge at the Petersham Inn, or legendary pub rock venues, such as the Annandale Hotel The live music tradition thankfully continues elsewhere at the Lady Hampshire and Crowbar for example The recently renovated Annandale Hotel on Parramatta Road Photograph: Blake Sharp-Wiggins/The GuardianUnsurprisingly Parramatta Road has long been known for its abundance of car dealerships With WestConnex open and on-and-off talk about extending the light rail might it point to a future with fewer vehicles and more room for cyclists and pedestrians – a different kind of thoroughfare but we’ve heard this many times and the visions never turn into reality the extraordinary number of vacant properties along a main road so close to the city understandably frustrates people Clearly this classic Sydney strip has new layers still to add to its illustrious history Harcourts is proud to announce the opening of its newest office marking a strategic growth initiative aimed at better serving the vibrant and diverse community of Petersham The Harcourts Petersham team brings together an impressive combined industry experience of over 80 years.  The new office is led by Principal Pedro De Matos whose career in real estate is a testament to his relentless perseverance and dedication.  Mr De Matos has built the business from scratch transforming it into a successful enterprise that not only meets the needs of the community but also provides employment opportunities in Petersham and beyond “With a strong association with the Portuguese community we are perfectly positioned to offer unparalleled service and expertise to our clients,” Mr De Matos said “Our decision to join Harcourts was driven by a commitment to growth and excellence.  we are amplifying our reach and gaining access to invaluable resources that will enhance our ability to serve our clients “Petersham isn’t just where we work – it’s where we belong.  “Our long-standing presence in Petersham has allowed us to intimately understand the unique nuances of this area and the specific needs of its residents.  “Being situated in Little Portugal isn’t just a geographical location for us; it’s a part of our identity.  “Many of our staff hail from Portugal themselves giving us an inherent understanding and appreciation for the community we serve “Our deep-rooted connections and cultural insights enable us to forge genuine relationships with clients bridging language and cultural barriers effortlessly.” “I am thrilled to see the expansion of our footprint into the Inner West with the opening of Harcourts Petersham,” Katrina Tarrant “I have had the pleasure of knowing Pedro De Matos for many years and witnessed firsthand his dedication to his local community truly embodying our People First values,” Ms Tarrant said “It is an honour that Pedro has entrusted Harcourts with this exciting evolution of his business.  we are committed to delivering unparalleled service and expertise to the vibrant and diverse community of Petersham.  “This partnership marks a significant and exciting milestone in our growth journey and I look forward to the continued success that lies ahead.” Mr De Matos said that knows that the support of his clients and the vibrant community have been integral to his success.  he is excited to continue growing the business and making a positive impact in the world of real estate News Sitemap The future of two Covent Garden restaurants hangs in the balance as their owner is embroiled in a dispute over rent A post shared by La Goccia (@lagocciacoventgarden) situated in Covent Garden’s Floral Court could be forced to close as the restaurants’ owners argues over rents with landlord Shaftesbury Capital Petersham UK Limited has reportedly submitted two High Court filings declaring its intention to appoint administrators from Buchler Phillips in an effort to protect itself from creditors “The impact of our rent situation cannot be underestimated, and in order for the businesses’ continued viability we need to resolve this as soon as possible, having already made extensive efforts to [have] constructive discussions with the landlord,” Lara Boglione told The Financial Times back in November of last year The difficulties arose for The Petersham and La Goccia in the aftermath of a rent review in April 2023 Although the precise details of how the rent changed at this point have not been disclosed in FY 2023 Petersham UK Limited posted a loss in excess of £400,000 Both Central London Italian-inspired restaurants were opened in 2018, following on from the success of Petersham Nurseries in Richmond It is understood that Petersham Nurseries is not affected by the rent dispute The restaurants and the Boglione family have strong ties to Tuscany’s Mazzei winemaking dynasty as Lara Boglione is married to Giovanni Mazzei The couple also launched wine merchant Petersham Cellar We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again the hangouts of outlaw motorcycle gangs have been found in cities and suburbs across NSW But police crackdowns in recent years have put an end to a number of bikie clubhouses Here’s a look at some of the state’s most notorious gangs and what has become of their gathering places RELATED: Australia’s biggest bikie clubhouses: Where are they now? A Horsley Park property once used by the Gypsy Jokers – which came under the spotlight in 2018 when bikies were alleged to have had sex with an alpaca there – remains shrouded in mystery Legal action in 2018 saw the property declared a restricted premises The Gypsy Jokers’ ex-clubhouse in Horsley Park The property was raided by police after it was declared a restricted premises The clubhouse in Western Sydney made headlines the same year when the ex-partner of a Gypsy Joker bikie was allegedly abducted claimed half her hair was shaved off during the two-day incident at the clubhouse The Supreme Court at the time heard police allegations that gang members on site had “stolen an alpaca and were having sexual intercourse with it” The court declared the clubhouse a restricted premises because reputed criminals had frequented or were likely to attend the base in the future Records indicate the 1Ha property has remained in the same hands since 2005 A police officer during the raid on the Gypsy Jokers’ clubhouse A Hells Angels clubhouse in Sydney’s inner west that was firebombed multiple times before police forced its closure in 2013 has been on and off the rental market over the years since Records indicated the latest rent was listed at $30,000 a year It’s understood the building is currently being used as a pilates studio The property made headlines in 2007 and 2009 when it was targeted with firebombs 2009 explosion was reported to have blown apart the shopfront A nearby tattoo parlour was sprayed with bullets the same night MORE: Packer’s secret $100m Aus home visit after split The wreckage of The Hells Angels clubhouse in Petersham The Petersham property allegedly underwent renovations and has mixed zoning A one-time Bandidos clubhouse in regional NSW has changed hands for $675,000 since it was dismantled in 2019 by police following a raid ammunition and an illegal puppy farm at the remote 8Ha property in the state’s northwest Police also found cupcakes with the club’s logo and items related to the illegal supply of liquor The property had previously traded for $325,000 in 2014 It’s understood to now be used as a private farm and lodgings A former den for the inner west chapter of the Bandidos was listed for sale in 2011 and finally changed hands in 2014 for $1.05m Police had raided the Parramatta Rd clubhouse in 2009 after an under-age party was held inside and teenagers as young as 13 were caught drinking alcohol MORE: Sneaky home loan hack saves couple $1600 a month Inside the former Bandidos clubhouse at Petersham Prior to establishing this particular clubhouse local Bandidos members had been using a nearby Queen St property as a clubhouse before it was firebombed The two-level building was listed for rent at $56,600 in 2019 It has been used as a print shop and warehouse The 2019 rental listing advised the property had a “modern nightclub theme” That event occurred just weeks after a gunman fired eight shots into the building A one-time clubhouse of the Hells Angels in Sydney’s Haymarket is now a commercial premises Police raided the bikie clubhouse in 2013 and promptly shut it down after reportedly discovering evidence of illegal alcohol sales MORE: Sydney’s grim reality: Now a $220k wage can’t buy most homes The clubhouse was raided and shutdown in 2013 The street-level shop was later used as a video store and more recently as a restaurant There is an Asian-massage parlour upstairs Records of when the property last changed hands are not available but the property was listed for sale through an expressions of interest campaign that ended in March third parties have written and supplied the content and we are not responsible for it completeness or reliability of the information nor do we accept any liability or responsibility arising in any way from omissions or errors contained in the content We do not recommend sponsored lenders or loan products and we cannot introduce you to sponsored lenders We strongly recommend that you obtain independent advice before you act on the content realestate.com.au is owned and operated by ASX-listed REA Group Ltd (REA:ASX) © REA Group Ltd. 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Many bikie clubhouses still remain in club hands the hangouts of outlaw motorcycle gangs have been found in cities and suburbs across Australia Here’s a look at some of the nation’s most notorious gangs and what has become of their gathering places Current realestate.com.au estimates price the property at $2.48 million with the possibility of up to $3.17 million NSW that was once used as a clubhouse for motorcycle gang the Hells Angels The home of the Finks bikie gang in Melbourne’s south east was raided in 2019 as part of an attempted murder investigation and firebombed in 2020 But in 2022 the outlaw motorcycle group made it clear they were still there with about 300 members arriving at the industrial property from around the country before they took off to Wodonga on the NSW-Victoria border en masse Finks Outlaw Motorcycle Gang members during one of their national rides to Cranbourne automotive businesses and a specialty cake store The 1651sq m complex the clubhouse is located within is divided into a number of strata spaces A distinct mural on the front gate of a suburban house on a main road in Melbourne’s north east tells you when you’re on the Hells Angels’ turf After more than four decades of police raids it’s still considered the group’s spiritual home – even after the front gates were ripped off in a 2013 search for machine guns at the property But it’s no longer the club’s headquarters in Melbourne The gates were ripped from the Alphington premises during a 2013 police raid In an area better known for tranquil river walks and schools it’s surrounded by family homes and close to a new housing development The property is estimated to be worth $1.04m-$1.88m There’s another Hells Angels crest on the gate in front of a Thomastown address surrounded by automotive and logistics businesses it was raided after a woman’s murder in 1999 It’s also understood to have been the site of bashings and even someone having their toe cut off by bolt cutters The Hells Angels clubhouse in Thomastown during a 2011 police raid a coffee shop across the road serves up toasties souvlakis and an array of fried foods from potato cakes to hash browns Records show the address that backs onto the Western Ring Rd was last sold for $126,000 in the 1980s estimates put the industrial property at somewhere between $646,000 and $990,000 Finding this Ballarat-area clubhouse isn’t exactly difficult – it has its own listing on Google complete with a five-star review from a user by the name of “chicken terrorist” it’s the joint with the big imposing fence topped with security cameras and a “Bandidos MC” sign – almost at the end of a dead-end street The Ballarat Bandidos got five stars on google and the last time the property changed hands on the open market in 1996 the price was just $33,000 Records show it was transferred for $0 last year and today it’s classed as ‘owner occupied’ Its value is estimated at between $238,000 and $388,000 this is another bikie spot you can still find on Google – though it is now marked as ‘permanently closed’ Today it’s painted black with all of its past signage removed but once bore a Bandidos sign over the door The Bandidos’ abandoned clubhouse at Brunswick has been a wine sotry and a gym since closing as a bikie haunt But there’s no indication of a sale or a lease and valuations put the property opposite a shopping plaza at $1.01m-$1.52m The property was run as a handcrafted wines and produce store in 2007 and as a gym in 2017 – so it’s certainly had a colourful past in more ways than just visits from bikies this one also has a five-star review on Google – left five years ago There have been many police raids at this Rebels stronghold set at the rear of an unassuming industrial estate in Melbourne’s western suburbs Police have visited over everything from a murder to liquor license breaches In 2018 it was also the site of one of Australia’s biggest bikie gatherings when members from across the country descended on the property Police take evidence after executing a search at the Rebels Sunshine West premises in 2014 automotive companies and wholesale cleaning supplies groups Part of an industrial complex with a variety of businesses associated with it most of the sites are around 330sq m in size and were sold within the $330,000-$380,000 range in 2005 and 2006 The Bendigo home of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang is so close to the local RSL they could ditch the Harley and ride their push bike down for a pot and parma It used to be the home of the Satans Soldiers bikies but they were ousted during a hostile takeover in 2019 – with the lower-profile gang allegedly threatened with being shot if they continued to wear their colours While it was sold for $42,000 in the late 1990s the property has gone through a few $0 transfers in the meantime according to online property records The more than 2500sq m property is classed as having four bedrooms but appears to be much more industrial in nature – though there are homes across the street you knew you were in Mongols territory in Port Melbourne when you saw a street-art representation of Heath Ledger’s Joker on a roller door The bikie group’s inner Melbourne location has since had the not-so-subtle hint painted over in black But more recent images from inside show a mural of Melbourne present during their time at the property still adorns the interior walls Heath Ledger’s Joker meant there was no missing this Mongols haunt in Port Melbourne The property is surrounded by homes and businesses in what is considered a fairly desirable part of Melbourne and is just around the corner from eateries and shops along popular Bay St It was raided by police after the 2019 mistaken-identity murder of fruiterer Paul Virgona Records show it changed hands for $660,000 in 2016 These days it’s valued at $691,000-$916,000 The bikie group seemingly have a taste for art displaying a hulking Mongol warrior with bikie tattoos looming over the city’s skyline After a failed auction and more than 70 days on the market the Adelaide clubrooms of notorious outlaw bikie gang the Hells Angels finally sold on 21 Nov 2019 for $535,000 was said to have sold to a local buyer who planned to run a business on the site The property attracted interest from developers and individuals looking to retain the home and despite attracting two registered bidders it failed to sell at auction and later hit the market with a price guide of $525,000 to $575,000 was home to the notorious gang’s Adelaide southern chapter for several years Realestate.com.au photos showed the property had been somewhat “de-bikied” but several nods to its owners remained in the lounge/bar area the “Angels Forever — Forever Angels” motto had had the “Angels” painted over The commercial zone property was heavily fortified Members of the Descendants outlaw motorcycle gang were notified in August they faced up to three years in jail if they as much as set foot in their northern suburbs clubhouse SAPOL and the SA government declared the OMCG’s meeting place a “prescribed place” meaning any club member who enters the premises can be arrested and charged under the state’s tough anti-bikie laws SA Police Deputy Commissioner Linda Williams said the declaration aimed to disrupt the club’s illegal activities The Rebels Motorcycle clubhouse had been the target of a number of arson attacks the first being in 2008 following several vicious brawls at Port Noarlunga Hotel and Lonsdale Hotel an arsonist broke in and used an accelerant to light the fire around 11.30am causing fire damage to one room and smoke damage throughout the compound The Rebels fortress-style building at Old Noarlunga It was yet another bikie hangout raided by police The property was situated in a semi-industrial area surrounded by high cement rendered walls and had at least three cameras looking over the front fence while a video intercom was installed at the gate The clubhouse made national headlines in 2009 when it hosted a wild party for national president Alex Vella Hells Angels members were last year banned from setting foot on their Murray Mallee meeting place after state parliament passed a law designating the notorious site a prescribed place the Ponde compound hosted a rock music festival from 1979 to 2002 held by the Hell’s Angels Motorcycle Club in Ponde near Mannum Police conducted an extensive search of the property in 2019 looking for evidence linked to a bloody bikie feud going back 20 years Stolen vehicles were removed and police found and confiscated two firearms They also found a Toyota Echo buried 15ft deep which was believed to have been the getaway vehicle in the murder of Mark Boyce who was beaten to death in 2017 The city clubrooms of the notorious Rebels bikie gang was the site of a 2am violent bloodbath when Graham Nixon Sinibaldo Palombi and Hubert Western were all killed in an incident between Rebels Members and Hells Angels members on October 8 Three men believed linked with the Hells Angels arrived at the Rebels Clubrooms in Wright Street Adelaide about 2am following an altercation between members of the two groups in Rundle St earlier that evening Two of the three Hells Angels members produced firearms and shot at the Rebels members Two of them died at the scene and the third died a few days later in hospital Two Hells Angels members were later arrested but a lack of co-operation by members of the Rebels saw the charges dropped Drone shots from the late discovery of the car remains at Ponde Hell Angels property during the search for evidence in two murder cases Police search the area around the clubhouse Picture: SAPOL This old Queenslanders has had a chequered history as the former headquarters of the Rebels Motorcycle Club It has been firebombed and peppered with gunshots by rival gangs over the years Records show it is still owned by former a Rebels Australian founding father who ruled the club for 40 years until 2013 when it was designated an outlaw motorcycle club by the then Queensland Government under its controversial anti-bikie legislation under Campbell Newman Records show the property was last rented in 2019 for $650 a week on the corner of Frodsham and Lucy streets in Albion is nestled among houses and industrial buildings and within 1.5km of 12 schools or daycare centres The clubhouse was gutted in a 2007 revenge-fuelled arson attack by rival Bandidos police found a pump action shotgun and shells at the premises police seized drugs and money in the shut down of an alleged clubhouse linked to this outlaw motorcycle gang in the Townsville suburb of Garbutt police found and seized items including Odins Warriors Outlaw Motorcycle Gang paraphernalia and quantities of cannabis and amphetamine Police seized multiple items including event tickets and payments and alleged the group was operating a clubhouse at the premises Records show it last sold a year ago for $195,370 Townsville Police raided a Garbutt warehouse in August 2020 where an Odins Warriors OMCG was gathering as a clubhouse Drugs and OMCG gear was seized during the raids A former Rebels Motorcycle Clubhouse where gathering was deemed illegal by the Newman Government in 2013 The property was sold in 2018 to a company registered to a renowned Townsville dressmaker for $305,000 and listed to rent in 2023 as a boutique showroom for $70,000 a year Once a well-known hideout for the Black Uhlans mystery shrouds this industrial unit in a popular part of the Gold Coast the Hells Angels also had a clubhouse which was raided by police in 2015 and vests emblazoned with the logo of outlaw motorcycle club ecstasy tablets and cocaine worth $15,000 were discovered in the bar area The Ern Harley Drive property last sold in 2002 for $130,000 The old Black Uhlans clubhouse in Burleigh Heads Former Hells Angels Gold Coast chapter’s clubhouse three-bedroom house sold in 2015 for $670,000 This was the site of a dilapidated post-war cottage tucked away in an industrial estate and used as a Rebels clubhouse It was sold for $437,000 in 2015 and the house since demolished A live music venue and car repair workshop that allegedly doubled as a Rebels Clubhouse and sat between a high school and children’s play centre when it was raided in 2018 Formerly used by a chapter of the Outlaws bikie gang Comprises seven storage sheds and workspaces in an industrial complex The Outlaws had a clubhouse at Boyne Island A tattoo parlour last sold in 2010 for $440,000 Gladstone was home to a slew of chapters including Black Uhlans Sign up for our email to enjoy London without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) London La Goccia and The Petersham have closed their doors after six years of trading in Covent Garden.  The sister restaurants, owned by Petersham Nurseries’ Boglione family served their last dishes on Sunday (February 16) having gone into administration while trying to secure lower rents from landlords Shaftesbury Estates.  Management told the Telegraph that it blames an ‘inability to recruit people with the right experience and skills’ thanks to Brexit as well as ‘the looming impact of the recent Budget’ and the ongoing impact of the pandemic.  the restaurants were apparently costing a huge £1.2 million per year in rent and service charges said: ‘This is clearly disappointing for La Goccia and The Petersham ‘It’s a very difficult landscape: last year almost 3,500 hospitality businesses became insolvent against a background of tight consumer spending and growing staff costs as a result of the Budget.’ You’ve missed your chance to eat out at either of the Covent Garden outposts but you can still hop on a train (or even a boat) to Petersham’s original location in Richmond (complete with garden nursery and lifestyle shop) Check out the best restaurants in Richmond and Covent Garden Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke – from news and reviews to events and trends. Just follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out London newsletter for the best of the city tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times The work will be delivered in stages over several track possession weekends to reduce impacts to pedestrians and residents ImageCollapse the ImagePetersham Station footbridgeImage controls: Maintenance work on the Petersham Station Footbridge is underway and expected to be completed in early 2025.* Work will take place during scheduled track possession weekends Please see the latest community notification for further information and upcoming impacts We will continue to keep the community informed throughout the construction period with regular notifications being distributed to residents and frequent updates published here on our website.  If you would like to receive further information or project updates please contact us by calling 1800 684 490 or email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au For all urgent enquiries or complaints regarding construction activities *Estimated project completion times are subject to change Please visit the Petersham Station webpage for information on station facilities and transport services Transport for NSW recognise and celebrate the diversity of Aboriginal peoples and their ongoing cultures and care of Country We pay respect to traditional custodians and Elders past and present insight and opinion from the world of restaurants 06-Jan-2025 Last updated on 06-Jan-2025 at 10:42 GMT The Telegraph reports that the Boglione family which also owns well-known Richmond restaurant Petersham Nurseries is set for crunch talks with Shaftesbury Capital over a rental dispute related to the two Covent Garden restaurants It is understood that the rental dispute only relates to The Petersham and La Goccia and not the wider Petersham Nurseries business which also includes a wine bar and deli in Covent Garden has already submitted two High Court filings in a month to declare an intention to appoint administrators designed to give the company breathing space while attempting to negotiate lower rents The Petersham and La Goccia were both launched by the Boglione family in 2018 eldest daughter of Francesco and Gael Boglione leads the business and previously warned back in November that the rent dispute with Shaftesbury Capital could lead to the closure of The Petersham and La Goccia Speaking to the FT at the time, she said: “In order for the businesses’ continued viability we need to resolve this as soon as possible, having already made extensive efforts to [have] constructive discussions with the landlord.” The Telegraph says it understands talks have been underway in recent weeks, although a resolution to the discussions has been delayed by the festive period. Whet your appetite with beers from the European UnionPaid for and content provided by European Union Staffing costs rising — how smart hiring solutions are helping UK restaurantsPaid for and content provided by YoungOnes Lost Revenue from Downtime: How It Cripples Your Delivery App Visibility and SalesPaid for and content provided by Deliverect Douglas Blyde visits Petersham Nurseries Restaurant in Richmond discovering the eatery’s connection to a Chianti Classico icon and finding a rare white wine that hits close to home “Set at the back of an old greenhouse within a plant nursery with dirt floors” – which your reviewer once witnessed a thoroughbred dog use as its personal convenience – “and mismatched wobbly tables and chairs,” this bucolic retreat “starts at a disadvantage,” according to the Good Food Guide noting the “decent half-hour walk” from Richmond station it is precisely this rustic charm that Michelin surrounded by fresh flowers that perfume the air even in winter it feels as though all is right with the world,” they mused added that “well-heeled West London families and ladies in floral prints to match the surroundings” seem to effortlessly merge with the whimsical setting The restaurant finds itself in an idyllic greenhouse fragrant with jasmine and draped in flourishing grapevines cradled within the grounds of the Queen Anne-era Petersham House which has been the Boglione family’s sanctuary since 1997 the family has poured their passion for antiques and sustainability into the restoration of the nursery offering a carefully curated selection of homewares and botanical treasures – not to mention a quaint tea room Their vision since expanded to Covent Garden where The Petersham restaurant and its aperitivo sibling blend the Richmond greenhouses’ lush serenity in a courtyard with bold subtly echoing the family’s broader interests the regional wine list – stored in a refrigerated chalet draped in thriving grapevines – is overseen by motorcycle-riding head sommelier Giovanetti’s journey began at Henry’s Café Bar Piccadilly (RIP) famed for its 1,851-calorie Signature Gammon Steak he later moved to the elite-sporting grounds of Lensbury Resort in Teddington with stints at Michael Sager’s Fare near Old Street’s “Silicon Roundabout,” the eclectic Brunswick House (which narrowly escaped demolition) Initially joining Petersham Nurseries alongside friend and top podcaster Giovanetti stepped up to the head sommelier role in May 2023 While wines from estates overseen by political economics graduate scion of the family which invented the Chianti recipe in 1435 they don’t monopolise it – unlike at Cantinetta Antinori who traces her roots to eleventh-century coopers in Carmignano Sparkling options by the glass span England including the family’s own Villa Marcello Prosecco (£10/125ml) though opting for a bottle of their Col Fondo “Mady,” aged an extra year Still wines range from the lively 2023 Grillo (£9) from Zisola in Sicily – where Mick Jagger and his four-legged friends spent lockdown – to the rich Verdicchio Misco Riserva Tavignano 2019 (£17) via Stefan Pratsch’s Austrian Riesling 2022 (£13.50) co-founder of Switzerland’s Enoteca 1620 and former senior fine wine buyer at Cult Wines now CEO of Petersham Cellars and a Master of Wine student shares Giovanetti’s fervour for extra brut sparkling wines Their shared enthusiasm is evident in the selection which includes Tickerage Pinot Meunier Brut Nature 2014 from East Sussex (£155) Ettore Germano’s Alta Langa Extra Brut 2019 (£130) and Champagne highlights like Boreal Clandestin Les Semblables Blanc de Noir Brut Nature 2020 (£199) and Billecart Extra Brut 2009 in magnum (£350) The Champagne influence extends into the still wine section with Sébastien Mouzon’s Coteaux Champenois Verzy Grand Cru 7 Cépages 2020 (£230) making an appearance The most budget-friendly bottle is Chateau de Campuget’s 2023 Grenache-Viognier (£30) At the other end of the spectrum is Gaja Sori Tildin 2010 at £600 Other notable selections include Radikon’s 50cl Oslavje 2009 (£80) from the skin-contact category Joseph Swan’s 2018 Grenache Blanc from Russian River Valley (£110) and Giovanni Mazzei’s own Chianti Classico Gran Selezione IPSUS 2016 whose deer motif feels influenced by Richmond park’s antlered residents (£395) All wines – and many more – are available for purchase through the family’s wine merchant while spent corks are donated to the “Recorked” project Clad in a jacket made from recycled bottles head chef Andrea Parente brings experience from Joël Robuchon and San Carlo group including the family’s organic farm in Devon and two eco-friendly cottages dating to the seventeenth-century which you can stay in From a menu proudly bearing the Slow Food logo dishes gradually adorned our eight-sided table Starters included a crisp fritti of borage leaf beautifully paired with the imperceptibly pink 2021 rosé by former professional pianist made from Nerello Mascalese grown on Etna’s northern slopes Giovanetti poured Thomas Pico’s 2020 Chablis Vent d’Ange from Domaine Pattes Loup harvested late and partially aged in cement eggs lending richness and savouriness to a dish of Puglian burrata and a garden-grown pistachio and nasturtium pesto was lifted by the Clandestine Les Semblables Boréal Brut Nature 2020 a Blanc de Noirs hailing from Kimmeridgian soils “One of my favourite producers,” Giovanetti remarked adding that when he started at Petersham Nurseries in early 2022 Giovanetti introduced Bianchetta Genovese – more commonly known as Albarola – expertly crafted by Villa Cambiosa north of Genoa “We’re the only restaurant in the country with this wine,” Giovanetti said proudly its provenance serendipitously aligning with your reviewer’s mother’s homeland With Hay Farm chicken dressed with nduja-spiced mascarpone and hazelnuts tobacco-leaf-scented Sfursat Fruttaio Ca Rizzieri Giovanetti finally brought out a wine from Mazzei – Castello Fonterutoli Gran Selezione Chianti Classico 2015 which Monica Larner of Wine Advocate praised for its “sharpness and detail.” an artfully piped Amalfi lemon meringue tart matched the bright citrusy notes of Malvasia di Casorzo Il Giardino di Flora 2022 by Castello di Gabiano you can see that the whole world is a garden,” wrote Frances Hodgson Burnett in The Secret Garden – a sentiment which sums the spirit of Petersham Nurseries the restaurant has navigated planning hurdles over evening services in part thanks to a petition signed by 11,500 loyal supporters the doors can finally stay open for nighttime dining – allowing a natural continuation for this oasis of splendour Petersham Nurseries Restaurant – Church Lane TW10 7AB; 020 8940 5230; res.richmond@petershamnurseries.com; petershamnurseries.com 19-Feb-2025 Last updated on 19-Feb-2025 at 13:11 GMT The Petersham and La Goccia, both on Floral Court in Covent Garden, closed their doors on Sunday (16 February), according to The Telegraph as did The Petersham Wine Bar & Deli on King Street It follows reports last month that the Boglione family was set for crunch talks with Shaftesbury Capital over a rental dispute related to the Covent Garden restaurants The management team told The Telegraph the group had ‘struggled to reconcile revenues with fixed property costs and debts business rates and recent increases in staff costs and the looming impact of the recent Budget’ added that the decision was taken after months exploring options ‘in view of the significant cost challenges they have faced in addition to legacy issues relating to the trading impact of Covid and Brexit’ The closures do not relate to the wider Petersham Nurseries business which also includes a garden nursery and lifestyle shop in Richmond submitted High Court filings declaring its intention to appoint administrators the group faced a property bill of around £1.2m a year said: “This is clearly disappointing for La Goccia and The Petersham in line with others in the Petersham Nurseries group “It’s a very difficult landscape: last year almost 3,500 hospitality businesses became insolvent against a background of tight consumer spending and growing staff costs as a result of the Budget.” The Petersham and La Goccia were both launched by the Boglione family in 2018. UK-based restaurant and lifestyle shop Petersham Nurseries has closed its two central London restaurants attributing the decision to a combination of the impacts of Brexit rising rents and recent national economic policies La Goccia and The Petersham, located in central London in Covent Garden’s Floral Court, ceased operations on Sunday 16 February 2025 after six years, as reported by The Standard The management cited difficulties in balancing revenues with escalating fixed property costs business rates and a surge in staff expenses They also pointed to the adverse effects of the October 2024 Budget who leads Petersham Nurseries and is the daughter of its founders stated that the decision was taken after exploring various options and “in view of the significant cost challenges they have faced in addition to legacy issues relating to the trading impact of Covid and Brexit” The restaurant company told the Telegraph that Brexit was the cause of their “inability to recruit people with the right experience and skills” Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis responsible for running the Covent Garden restaurants had already indicated plans to enter administration in High Court filings as part of efforts to renegotiate rental terms with their landlord The company faced an annual financial burden of £1.2m ($1.51m) in rent The shuttering of The Petersham and La Goccia does not affect the broader Petersham Nurseries enterprise a lifestyle shop and a Michelin Green-starred eatery in the London borough of Richmond Buchler Phillips is handling the liquidation process for the affected restaurants.  Buchler Phillips liquidator Jo Milner stated: “This is clearly disappointing for La Goccia and The Petersham “It’s a very difficult landscape: last year almost 3,500 hospitality businesses became insolvent against a background of tight consumer spending and growing staff costs as a result of the Budget.”  Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group is running a litter-picking session in Petersham Common Woods Residents are invited to join the local charity for a walk and a gentle litter pick don't miss the upcoming guided bluebell walk at 11am on 26 April 2025 You can find out more about Ham and Petersham Association and Amenities Group Up to: March 2025 © London Borough of Richmond upon Thames Donna Eaton will be among the artists featured as part of the Petersham Art Center’s spring exhibition Leonard Haug’s mosaic pieces will be shown through April as part of the Petersham Art Center’s upcoming exhibition the Petersham Art Center will open its 2025 exhibition season with a public reception from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. featuring an array of spring-themed artwork A Group Show” will fill the Barbara Ellis Gallery with a bouquet of spring-themed artwork by 13 area artists Using a diverse range of mediums and styles the artists invite viewers to share their expressions of the changing season From Jane Duderstadt’s Petersham studio will come three never-before-exhibited cut and folded hand-painted paper medleys Also working with paper is Princeton artist Leonard Haug whose new spring-inspired mosaic pieces focus on feelings of joy and happiness remembers taking her first art class at the Petersham Craft Center at the age of 10 “Spring is a welcoming time of the year where plant forms emerge and develop into amazing blooms of color and intricate displays of nature’s wonder.” Two artists working with colored pencils are Ken Levine of Petersham and Mathilde Duffy of Barre Levine is a lettering artist and found object framer who infuses his work with humor and irony the arrival of spring inspires her to “appreciate the cycle of life and observe its intricacies a self-described “painter of landscape using pastels since 1996,” joins painters Tracey J Maroni and Susan Pepper in drawing inspiration from nature and being outdoors Watercolor artist Donna Eaton will present a trio of atmospheric scenes she’s found while meandering the cart roads and woods of central Massachusetts Oakham neighbors Elaine Griffith and Dena Hengst celebrate the transition from winter into spring as one of the most cherished times of the year Visitors will enjoy Griffith’s themes of gardening and listening to a brook babble Hengst’s paintings of water explore ice and snow giving way to warmth “a time when light breaks through the darkness located a short distance from Petersham Common on 8 North St. is a nonprofit organization offering classes and a retail fine art and handmade crafts shop The center is open Thursday through Sunday The exhibition will remain on view through April 27 you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Lunas in Petersham is the newest cafe from the team at Sweet Belem Located on the corner of Arthur Street and Stanmore Rd in Petersham it offers up a café menu with a distinct Portuguese flavour to it Breakfast is served all day with items like chourico scrambled eggs or hot cakes with Portuguese tart custard The lunch menu offers items like piri piri chicken and beef espetada "I haven't been to a Sydney cafe in months," says Mr NQN looking around who has been busy windsurfing and gardening these holidays We are sitting outside at Lunas Petersham with Teddy and Milo The two dogs are curiously sniffing around while I have a look at the menu Lunas has an all day breakfast menu and a lunch menu so you can have your hot cakes and scrambled eggs at any time of the day Also these versions have a Portuguese twist to them - the eggs are served with sobrasada butter and chorizo and the hot cakes with Portuguese tart custard There's a bit of confusion with the drinks we ordered a seasonal fruit frappe and instead received the smoothie for him which is nice although unsweetened and a rose sangria spritz for me I'm not as keen on the drink so Mr NQN finishes it Spatchcock is a smaller bird yes but the piri piri spatchcock still impresses when it comes to the table. The flavour takes me straight back to Guia, the Portuguese chicken capital It's lusciously textured with a wonderful marinade and sauce that sings with garlic In terms of spiciness it is on the milder side There's a wedge of roasted cabbage to accompany it but I definitely suggest the hash browns which are house made and excellent providing a necessary crunch and sauce mopping skills The sardines on toast is fresh sardines on broa a Portuguese corn bread with a recipe from owner's Jose Silva's mother coriander and tiny tomato with puffed rice It's a tasty take on sardines on toast but out of the two I can't stop thinking about that Piri Piri chicken "Do you still want the hot cakes?" asks our waitress seeing how we absolutely polished the plates clean cinnamon and a ring of Portuguese tart custard and a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a pool of cinnamon custard cream to soak the hot cake in it's thick and set cold (I think I would have loved it with a runnier custard) but Mr NQN ends up finishing most of this with a satisfied smack of his lips at the end chintz lovers: there’s still a tearoom too) The aesthetics might be extremely Instagram-friendly but the emphasis here on quality and sustainability: from the duck and spiced pumpkin to the braised fennel and crispy quinoa it’s all about powerfully simple flavours that speak for themselves Don't be fooled by the mismatched tables and chairs: everything in this shabby chic establishment is beautifully thought-out you’ll be as well-fed and watered as the foliage Petersham Nurseries are self-described ‘pioneers in the slow food movement’ kick back with another drink – if they’re not in a rush The venture’s shop remains next-door plants and other knick-knacks that will bring a bit of that Petersham calm in your own gaff RECOMMENDED: The best restaurants in Richmond Register  Login Italian diner La Goccia and Petersham Covent Garden were launched by the founders’ eldest daughter in 2018 Petersham Nurseries’ central London restaurants The Flora Court restaurants in Covent Garden closed permanently earlier this week (16 February) as a result of Covid and Brexit They were launched in 2018 by Lara Boglione founders of the original Petersham Nurseries in London’s Richmond both La Goccia and Petersham Covent Garden received mixed reviews from The Guardian and The Times Boglione revealed she and the team had been working with advisers to review strategic options for both restaurants in recent months as they faced “significant cost challenges” from rising business rates News of the closure comes after the Daily Telegraph reported that a row had started between the Boglione family and their landlord Shaftesbury Capital over rents Petersham Nurseries said these issues were “unrelated” to its remaining Richmond-based business lifestyle shop and Petersham Nurseries Café Boglione said: “We are hugely proud of what we have achieved We look forward to welcoming our loyal Covent Garden customers to our beautiful sister restaurant in Richmond it is time to move on and consider new locations We look forward to reporting better news in due course.” Jo Milner of liquidators Buchler Phillips added: “This is a clearly disappointing for La Goccia and the Petersham Sign Up Jacobs Media is a company registered in England and Wales The TimesThe family behind the Petersham Nurseries brand have become the latest victims of the cost crunch in hospitality after being forced to close their three central London outposts the Petersham and the Petersham Wine Bar & Deli known for high-end produce and equally extravagant interiors The Covent Garden branches were opened in 2018 after the runaway popularity of the original Petersham Nurseries in Richmond The Richmond operation is housed under a separate corporate partner and will remain open The management team said that the co-founder and director Lara Boglione had been working with advisers to review options for the restaurants in view of “significant cost challenges” and “legacy issues relating to the This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page former President Joe Biden awarded lifelong Petersham resident Larry Buell and his wife Katja Esser with the President’s Volunteer Service Award An event honoring the couple will be held at 3 p.m They were unable to make it to a ceremony in Washington D.C recipients must be able to document that they have completed at least 4,000 hours of volunteer service in their lifetime “I’m definitely honored to be receiving this award,” Buell said “I’m proud that the days and hours I have contributed to my greater community are being recognized with such a prestigious award My work has allowed me to make many of my visions come true there are many others who have contributed their own service to help turn those visions into reality.” Buell founded the Outdoor Leadership Program at Greenfield Community College he founded the Earth Education Program at GCC He retired from the college in 2004 as professor emeritus of human ecology Other highlights of Buell’s volunteer initiatives include establishing the Land Back Movement to return land to the Nipmuc people as well as co-founding the Massachusetts Environmental Education Society the Quabbin Visitor Center and the Petersham Friday Market Buell has participated in many Petersham Historical Society programs and has organized events focusing on sense of place and sacred landscapes He is also founder of the University of the Wild in Petersham Her works have been exhibited in the Netherlands Esser has created sacred ceremonies for the seasons since 1992 “I’ve dedicated my life to helping people connect with their true nature within Esser said she was surprised to learn of her award “I do these things because I believe in them and I want young people and others to experience and better understand their connection to everything around us,” she said Buell and Esser were nominated for the President’s Volunteer Service Award by Mary Swenson a member of the President’s Awards Planning Committee She came to know Buell and Esser while working with Buell on a project at the University of Massachusetts Amherst that expanded credits for students pursuing self-directed learning Greg Vine can be reached at gvineadn@gmail.com The flower-filled central London outpost of the illustrious garden centre The Petersham is being taken over for one night only by a Michelin-starred dining experience Sit among beautiful foliage and feast on a seven-course tasting menu created by Michelin-starred chef Riccardo Gaspari who is usually in the kitchen of SanBrite restaurant in Cortina d’Ampezzo