The Redfern Station Upgrade is a significant infrastructure project aimed at enhancing the accessibility and connectivity of this important Sydney transport hub A focus of the project was on integrating sustainable design elements to improve energy efficiency and the preservation of the station's heritage features By addressing these key sustainability pillars the upgrade seeks to deliver a more environmentally responsible and user-friendly public transport facility that better serves the local community The project team adopted a multifaceted approach to deliver the sustainability-focused initiatives for the project that included:  Integrating sustainable design principles was a key focus throughout the project from renewable energy generation to enhancing active transport options Improving accessibility and connectivity for commuters and visitors was a core objective with customer-centric solutions embedded into the project Preserving the area's rich history and cultural significance was a crucial aspect of the project and was achieved by integrating heritage conservation best practices into the urban renewal framework to maintain the character of the area Some of the heritage conservation and adaptive reuse initiatives included:   The project teams undertook extensive stakeholder engagement and collaboration to ensure the project balanced the needs of the local community Through respectful community and sector engagement the teams were able to ensure Indigenous heritage was acknowledged through place-making initiatives and historical preservation efforts The sustainability-focused initiatives implemented during the project have delivered a range of positive outcomes and impacts The Redfern Station upgrade has provided valuable lessons and insights that can inform future sustainability-focused infrastructure projects The Redfern Station Upgrade project demonstrates a commitment to sustainable infrastructure accessibility and heritage-sensitive urban transformation 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 The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ SG Ball Cup and Harold Matthews Cup teams will play at the spiritual home of the Rabbitohs in Grand Final-qualifying Preliminary Finals this Sunday while the Club’s NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup teams will play the Eels at Redfern Oval on Saturday The Rabbitohs’ Harold Matthews Cup under 17s boys’ team will play the Warriors at 11am on Sunday 27 April at Redfern Oval for a berth in the Grand Final next weekend whilst the SG Ball Cup under 19s men’s team will play the Parramatta Eels straight afterwards at 1:00pm In round eight of the NSW Cup open men’s and Jersey Flegg Cup under 21s men’s competitions the Rabbitohs will play the Parramatta Eels on Saturday 26 April at Redfern Oval at 2pm and 12pm respectively The South Sydney Rabbitohs want to see as many Rabbitohs Members and supporters at Redfern Oval across both days this weekend particularly on Sunday as our young men fight for a spot in their respective Grand Finals next weekend sponsor offers and access exclusive content IT SEEMS THE PAGE YOU'RE LOOKING FOR HAS GONE ASTRAY GO BACK TO THE HOME PAGE. Picture by Lachlan BenceDramatically altering Australia's income tax brackets and scaling back renewable energy projects are top priorities for Ballarat's youngest federal candidate All articles from our website & appThe digital version of Today's PaperBreaking news alerts direct to your inboxInteractive Crosswords Sudoku and TriviaAll articles from the other regional websites in your areaContinueBut that doesn't mean he is averse to weighing in on culture war topics such as transgender rights and the removal of anti-discrimination laws Libertarian Party of Australia candidate Ryan Redfern said he would campaign for policies to aid people during the cost-of-living crisis who works as an IT professional with a background in economics and finance said he was also keen to tackle government inefficiency something he does professionally for businesses "I see a lot of people who are really struggling," he said "I have met the person who runs the soup buses in Ballarat and he's told me that the number of people who have come each night to get hot meals has doubled in the past two years "It really doesn't seem to have any sign of slowing down these people are young families and young people who are finishing school Mr Redfern said the Libertarian Party was campaigning to increase the income tax free threshold to $50,000 and for all higher earners to be taxed at a flat rate of 20 per cent This would be radically different from Australia's current system where income is taxed in five different brackets the highest of which sees people pay 45 per cent of each dollar they earn more than $190,000 to the government Mr Redfern said this policy would help people in Ballarat by providing them with more expendable income "Lower-class or lower-middle-class working families will keep more of their paycheck and actually get themselves out of poverty," he said and the Libertarian Party is best geared towards the reforms I think will work." Ballarat Federal election candidates at the April 11 Libertarian Party of Australia's Ryan Redfern Australian Labor Party's Catherine King and the Greens' John Barnes Picture by Lachlan BenceWhen addressing how the government would deal with the massive shortfall in revenue this policy would create Mr Redfern said there were numerous areas in which it could save money As part of its 2025 federal election policies, the Libertarian Party advocates for reducing the public service workforce While noting that climate change is a problem Mr Redfern said he believed Australia should scrap its net-zero by 2050 emissions target and reduce its investment in renewable energies He said that doing this wouldn't have a measurable impact on climate change as Australia contributed little to the world's global emissions "We're talking about a cut in the enormous subsidies to the net-zero wind and solar energy products," he said "That's hundreds of millions of dollars we're talking about that's coming out of the tax base as well." According to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), Australia contributes just over one per cent of global emissions making it the world's 14th highest greenhouse gas emitter It states that the highest percentage of these almost a third of all Australia's emissions come from burning fossil fuels to produce electricity Grattan Institute energy and climate change program director Tony Wood further told The Courier that scrapping net-zero targets only made sense for those rejecting the science of climate change He said that even if targets were difficult or unrealistic to reach they were still "useful" for reducing emissions then this planet will become uninhabitable," he said is completely nonsensical unless you reject the science of climate change." While tax cuts and bold economic reform feature front and centre in the Libertarian Party's policies it also proposes several radical societal changes Some of these include the introduction of an immigration fee system withdrawal from the World Health Organisation and abolishing sections of the Racial Discrimination Act It also wants to protect "female-only" spaces by changing legislation that "forces" women to accept "biological men" in bathrooms When asked what this would mean for transgender people who would be excluded from many public toilets and community organisations "I find that a lot of businesses and a lot of private organisations are creating unisex toilet spaces," he said "What we're more concerned about is the female-only spaces Mr Redfern also rejected the notion that the party's plans to abolish section 18c of the Racial Discrimination Act would allow for Neo-Nazi marches, such as the one seen in Ballarat in December 2023 but what I do see is that continued government restriction on speech leads to that kind of an outcome where if people are not allowed to have an open discourse eventually things brew under the surface," he said "I don't agree with them [but] I think it's important that we let people have the ability to talk about things before they get to a state of marination that would lead to something like that happening "Open discourse is important for a functional democracy .. it's time to look at these things with the longer-term view of giving people the liberty to make their own calls." Today's top stories curated by our news team Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert Your digital replica of Today's Paper Test your skills with interactive crosswords The Norfolk in Redfern has lived many lives It might be the biggest pub cliche of all time The Norfolk is one of Cleveland Street’s most enduring landmarks serving punters in various guises since 1921 the corner pub has been under the stewardship of three now-defunct hospitality groups travel spots and more – curated by those who know First came Drink n Dine’s House of Crabs era, followed by a stint as The Norfolk House & Hotel courtesy of The People. But The People disappeared faster than Public Hospitality’s Jon Adgemis’s Range Rover when administrators took control of five of the embattled mogul’s pubs last year Solotel jumped on it (along with three others) and today unveils plans to return the pub to its former glory “I remember coming here 10 years ago for a friend’s birthday,” the Norfolk’s general manager Marcella Guilfoyle tells Broadsheet “It’s just one of those places everyone knows I’ve seen it go through all the phases and I honestly feel like this is the best one yet We’re getting back to the classic pub side of things and leaning into that nostalgia.” which will be spinning everywhere except the Ricos courtyard and Club Ricos upstairs and were the ones who spearheaded the change in the area To get Redfern up and moving as one was such a great opportunity.” Good Ways is pitching in a daily focaccia (paired with French onion dip) and the team co-produced dessert with Ciccone & Sons: a lamington ice-cream sandwich Yulli’s has made a house dark lager they’re calling “the spirit of Redfern in a schooner” Whip out the tape measure for sausage rolls sold by the inch Or leave it at home and go for the beef and VB party pies Crumbed fish sangas feature alongside plates of pastrami-cured ocean trout with rye then rissole burgers like your mum used to make and roast chook rolls (with a side of gravy) will round out the two-handed options The Norfolk is the first of its acquired Public venues that Solotel is adding to with it also currently operating Oxford House To celebrate the pub’s relaunch on Wednesday April 23 The Norfolk is offering 50 per cent off all drinks and free samples of menu highlights live music and a “very special announcement” Charcoal Chicken and Rosewater Desserts: A Local’s Guide to Merrylands Where Chefs Eat: Peter Gilmore Really Knows Crows Nest Ex-Tradies Grill Hard-to-Find Mexican Street Snacks First Look: Berta’s Deli Knows “Everyone Loves a Sandwich” The Director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University has been awarded the Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to cardiology Prof Redfern’s research has always focused on people living with heart disease bettering their lives and improving the efficiency of the system for more effective care post-attack “Cardiovascular disease is such a huge problem and thankfully we’re finding more people living healthy happy and productive lives after an acute cardiovascular event," Prof Redfern said "I am humbled and honoured to be recognised in this way “I am just an everyday Australian working hard to help others in our society “My research has always had a focus on bettering the lives of people living with heart disease.” Prof Redfern has been awarded consecutive and prestigious research fellowships from the National Health and Medical Research Council and the National Heart Foundation of Australia.  She has supervised many PhD students and postdoctoral fellows who have also been awarded research fellowships and prizes In 2024 she was elected to the World Heart Federation board after years of involvement Prof Redfern began her career as a physiotherapist and was a Member of the Physiotherapy Council of NSW She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology She recently won the NSW Woman of Excellence Award and an Australian Cardiovascular Alliance Award for Mentoring.  Prof Redfern’s active life in the community includes being Club Person of the Year at Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club in 2023; NSW Woman of Excellence Award in 2022; and authoring more than  250 scientific papers and four book chapters She was the University of Sydney’s Professor of Public Health from 2019-2024 their level of trust in the politicians and parties they’ll be voting for is at record lows It's a busy life for PhD student Kelsey Francis A higher percentage of graduates from Bond University’s Medical Program pursue careers as GPs than graduates from any other Australian medical school Data scientists are developing an artificial intelligence model to fast-track treatment for at-risk mental health patients more accurate way to uncover illicit shell companies CRICOS Provider Code 00017B | TEQSA Provider ID PRV12072 The South Sydney Rabbitohs’ NSW Cup open men’s and Jersey Flegg Cup under 21s men’s teams will take on the Newcastle Knights on Sunday 4 May at Redfern Oval as both teams aim to bounce back into the winners’ circle The NSW Cup game will kick off at 1pm with the Jersey Flegg Cup game scheduled to commence at 10:45am Upgrading Redfern Station is the first step in renewing the Redfern North Eveleigh precinct The Little Eveleigh Street shared zone is now in its final state for motor vehicles cyclists and pedestrians. This means all previous traffic arrangements that were in place before the community notification below includes a diagram and details about the local parking speed limits and one-way traffic direction for vehicles travelling through the shared zone Community notification: Little Eveleigh Street shared zone - opening Friday 10 May 2024 (PDF, 388.98 KB) the pedestrian crossing on Lawson Street will be reinstated when additional street lights are installed and the crossing can be illuminated at night nearby residents were invited to ‘have their say’ on the proposed road changes. In November a community meeting provided an additional forum for the community to provide feedback on the proposal Information about what we heard from the community, and how the community’s feedback was used to refine the proposal to provide the best possible outcome for users of the shared zone and surrounding roads, can be found in the Report below:   Consultation Summary Report: Local road changes and Little Eveleigh Street shared zone operation (PDF, 2.86 MB) For members of the public wishing to cross from one side of Redfern Station to the other the new southern concourse features barrier-free community access gates at the Marian Street and Little Eveleigh Street entrances The community access gates remain open during the station’s operational times (approx 4.30am to 1.30am each day) to allow pedestrians and cyclists (dismounted) to cross the new concourse without tapping an Opal or credit card pedestrians and cyclists should use the Lawson Street bridge to cross the rail tracks For train passengers using the new concourse to access or exit the station’s platforms standard Opal and wide gates are in place at both entrances Community notification: April 2024 (PDF, 355.42 KB) We would like to thank the community for their understanding and express our gratitude to those affected during project’s delivery We understand that construction work – particularly activities involving the rail corridor where work is regularly scheduled on weekend and late at night – can be disruptive and inconvenient View the project completion newsletter (PDF, 2.28 MB) We would like to thank the community and nearby stakeholders for their patience and understanding while we delivered this important work The NSW Government is investigating development options for the land to the east of Redfern Station to improve access to Platforms 11 and 12 it makes the options and any future works more complex Improved access to the T4 Eastern Suburbs and Illawarra Line will make Redfern Station fully accessible and Disability Discrimination Act compliant It will also improve connections to the bus interchange on Gibbons Street and the new Southern Concourse When a preferred accessibility design for Platforms 11 and 12 is determined Transport for NSW will consult with the community stakeholders and station users on the proposal The new concourse delivered as part of the Redfern Station Upgrade services the ten above ground platforms at Redfern which are separate to the two Eastern Suburbs platforms Rather than wait for the underground platforms it was decided that greater accessibility through this new concourse should be delivered as an earlier the heritage building travelled 18 metres down Platform 1 to its new home The building was moved to ensure the new Southern Concourse stairs and lift shafts did not interfere with the structure of the building It is believed the building was constructed in 1884 and has served a number of purposes over the years but can be viewed in just one minute via the time-lapse video below If you would like to receive project updates please contact us on 1800 684 490, email projects@transport.nsw.gov.au or mail 'Redfern Station Upgrade - New Southern Concourse' you can also call our 24-hour Construction line on 1800 775 465 You can also view the project planning pathways and information directly, or contact the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) by clicking here Community notification: March 2024 (PDF, 361.9 KB) Community notification: February 2024 (PDF, 356.07 KB) Community notification: 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Eveleigh Street Access Options Report  (PDF, 3.39 MB) Please visit the Redfern Station web page 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. There are no products in this category, please check back later. Redfern Oval will host five big games of Rugby League this Saturday 22 March as the junior representative competitions head into the final third of their regular season fixtures. The Rabbitohs will play the Penrith Panthers in five junior representative and development grades, whilst the senior pathways teams will play the Newtown Jets and Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at Sharks Stadium on Saturday as curtain raisers to the NRL fixture between South Sydney and the Sharks. The NSW Cup team will play the Newtown Jets on Saturday 22 March with kick off scheduled for 12:40pm, with the Jersey Flegg Cup team playing the Sharks at 10:50am. The NRL fixture between the Rabbitohs and the Sharks at Sharks Stadium will kick off at 3pm. The Redfern Oval extravaganza will see the SG Ball Cup under 19s men’s team play at 4:15pm in what is scheduled as an away game for the Rabbitohs, preceded by the Harold Matthews Cup under 17s boys’ team playing at 2:45pm in a home game at the Rabbitohs’ spiritual home. Prior to that will be the under 16s development squad match between South Sydney and Penrith at 1:30pm. The Tarsha Gale Cup under 19s women’s team will play Penrith at 12pm and the Lisa Fiaola Cup under 17s girls’ team will play the Panthers at 10:30am. Subscribe to receive the latest news, sponsor offers and access exclusive content. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge centre was recognised for its adaptive reuse 119 Redfern Street. Photo: Anthony Geernaert This month, 119 Redfern Street won the adaptive reuse award at the Sustainability Awards dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating excellence in design and architecture It was also shortlisted in the public building category We worked with Aileen Sage, Djinjama, Jean Rice and Noni Boyd to make the heritage-listed building accessible and welcoming for the community Sustainability is interpreted through the concept of ‘enoughness,’ a value in Aboriginal cultures emphasising the use of existing resources and taking only what is necessary respecting and reusing materials from the site 119 Redfern provides a dedicated space for community to use See how we are taking action to support and recognise Sydney’s First Nations communities. Rabbitohs Members enter for FREE! $5 entry fee at the gate for adults and kids who are not Rabbitohs Members. HAROLD MATTHEWS CUP - Rabbitohs vs Warriors Be there to cheer on our future Rabbitohs. A new opportunity to redefine Redfern Terrace as a place for storytelling and somewhere the community can share knowledge and creativity Phoebe Pratt We’re seeking Aboriginal artists sound designers and other creatives to redefine Redfern Terrace as a place for storytelling and to reimagine the building for the community You can work independently or in collaboration with Aboriginal or non-Aboriginal creatives to form a team This project will engage with past and present day cultural from the daily lives of residents to significant community enterprises and local events that made national headlines Artists can apply for up to $750,000 as a team to bring this idea to life You’ll need to demonstrate strength and originality in your approach and methodology This will include observation of Aboriginal consultation and cultural protocols Previous experience working with teams to produce high quality art projects in local communities is a must it should be somewhere the local community can share knowledge and creativity Redfern Terrace is one of 3 significant City of Sydney Aboriginal spaces in the Redfern area, including the Redfern Community Centre and 119 Redfern Street We intend Redfern Terrace will provide the community with something entirely different to these other spaces the building on the corner of Caroline and Hugo streets was once a shop and residence and then used by the neighbouring sawmill as a dressing room and storage space before standing vacant Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the living museum would deliver on a promise made in the City of Sydney’s Eora Journey – a program of work promoting cultural economic and social sustainability for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in our local area including a series of major public artworks “Converting this old terrace in the heart of an area synonymous with First Nations community culture and activism reflects our commitment to ensuring Redfern remains a proudly Aboriginal place,” Lord Mayor of Sydney courage and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we hope it will become a landmark where important contemporary and historic Aboriginal stories are shared in a rapidly changing urban environment “As our city grows and more areas are developed creating inviting places where the local community can come together and socialise is even more important,” the Lord Mayor said An artists’ briefing and site visit will be held on site at the Redfern Terrace 36 Caroline Street Redfern at 12.30pm-1.30pm The briefing is an opportunity to hear from Eora Journey curator Emily McDaniel City of Sydney manager of Aboriginal spaces Tracey Duncan Artists are asked to arrive 15 minutes early Please register your attendance at the artists briefing by 5pm (Sydney time), Monday 21 October 2024, email Andrew Schaper at aschaper@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Get the artist brief and reference documents from Tenderlink Submit your proposal through Tenderlink by 11am (Sydney time) on Tuesday 19 November 2024. Get more information here Transforming the building is part of the City of Sydney’s Eora Journey program which includes a series of major public artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists The transformation of the Redfern Terrace also coincides with upgrades to 3 neighbourhood parks in the area including the reserve where the building is located See other creative grants and opportunities Take a look at our cultural support and funding programs Have you seen the growing collection of works by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists in our city? Explore here Read about City of Sydney's Eora Journey When Josemargo Flores and Vincent Baquiran opened their Redfern cafe ‘No one likes Filipino food’,” Baquiran tells Broadsheet “She said we should open another banh mi place – there are three in our street she thought we’d get the spillover when the others were busy.” but Flores (his partner in business and life) told him not to worry They leaned into their plan to celebrate the evolution of Filipino cuisine in an Australian setting: saucing up bacon and egg rolls with banana ketchup; stuffing toasties with full-flavoured 24-hour slow cooked beef pares; and adding vibrant Although some dishes riff on Australian cafe classics Chicken or pork adobo – using the recipe of Baquiran’s late father – is the menu’s centrepiece slices of fried potato and a jammy boiled egg And the story behind it is a testament to the resourcefulness of people living far from home “My family lived in Saudi Arabia for 39 years and there was a lack of Filipino ingredients so my dad tried to make adobo using the things that were available to us,” Baquiran says “Every Filipino household has their own version of adobo So we joke that ours is the second-best adobo because you can’t beat adobo at home.” Taguan is the sibling venue to Flores’s original Taguan in Baguio a city in the mountains four hours north of Manila and during the pandemic I left Manila and built Taguan as a safe space for me and my dog The Sydney counterpart contributes to a trend of venues – like Tita, Takam and Kariton Sorbetes – familiarising Australians with Filipino flavours the pair deliberated over using English words a dish of fried silken tofu served in a creamy sauce “Everyone knows nasi goreng or rendang,” Flores says “I think we have to stand our ground and get people used to the vocabulary and flavours of Filipino food.” to live up to the high standards of the Filipino community “The fundamental problem with Filipino restaurants is a lot of Filipinos will say ‘Why would I buy this when I can cook it at home?’ I feel that most Filipinos can cook so that makes them a very hard audience to please.” and customers who have never tried Filipino food are getting involved too “When some people have finished their meal explaining it’s the first Filipino dish they’ve ever tried It’s very humbling and it hits differently knowing we can do our part to introduce people to the Philippines.” @taguancafe.syd The Rabbitohs SG Ball Cup and Harold Matthews Cup teams will be aiming to continue their hot starts to their respective seasons in round five this week with the Tarsha Gale Cup and Lisa Fiaola Cup teams looking to bounce back in their matches this weekend The SG Ball Cup under 19s men’s team will play the Balmain Tigers at 12pm on Saturday 1 March at Redfern Oval in a top four clash on home turf The ladder-leading Harold Matthews Cup under 17s boys’ squad will play the fifth-placed Sea Eagles beforehand at 10:30am The Tarsha Gale Cup under 19s women’s team will head to Woy Woy Oval on the NSW Central Coast to play the Indigenous Academy on Saturday 1 March at 3:45pm with the Lisa Fiaola Cup 17s girls’ team set to play the Central Coast at 2:30pm Sign up to receive the Gourmet Traveller newsletter and offers we choose to share with you straight to your inbox  By joining, you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use After the debut of Wunderlich Lane late last year this 102-room urban oasis is worth checking out The Eve is designed by a dream team of Surry Hills creatives; SJB architect Adam Haddow (responsible for those killer curves) interior architect George Livissianis (interior details and that glass roof) and 360 Degrees’ Daniel Baffsky (who engulfed the exterior in greenery) site-specific art pieces and an omnipresent place-centric design ethos prevails has pitched the new opening as a neighbourhood locale serving bistro classics The team is also steering The Eve’s in-room dining and its Mexican diner Lottie Because Sydneysiders and hotel aficionados all love a good pool moment The Eve’s rooftop oasis has a 20-metre natural stone and tiled pool where Mexican fare and shaved-ice Margaritas come shrouded in alfresco ambience The contemporary Mexican restaurant and mezcaleria will champion Australian produce through dishes inspired by the Pacific coastline of Mexico Think snacky plates of rockmelon and watermelon “gildas”; trout ceviche with tomato Geraldton wax and avocado; and prawn and carrot aguachile alongside larger plates of Swiss brown mushroom tamales; Murray cod pilbil baked in banana leaf; and aged beef chop with burnt pepper and salsa picante all served with house-pressed corn tortillas tequila and agave spirits drive the bar while an impressive cocktail list includes three hero Margaritas: classic expect a vibrant list of natural and biodynamic drops selected to complement the kitchen’s Mexican flair The 107-seat space sports a central marble bar with 27 seats for walk-ins; an open kitchen for culinary theatrics; and a retractable roof to ensure the good vibes continue no matter the weather To set the party in motion The Eve is also hosting the Reveal launch package where guests will be amongst the first to stay starting from $519 per room for two guests Jordan got her start in the media industry documenting Sydney’s music and nightlife scene She soon realised she preferred food to festivals and embarked on learning as much as she could about the hospitality industry In 2019 she joined Gourmet Traveller as a writer where she’s tasked with finding the hottest new restaurant openings hotels worth checking in to and snacks worth seeking out With a robust appetite for learning about the intricacies of food and how we use it as an expression of human culture Jordan loves eating food as much as she does cooking it She also loves a good chat about how to make the perfect sandwich what’s the best chip or where to find the best seafood pasta on the planet has submitted a development application for a major urban renewal project at 600-660 Elizabeth Street now on public exhibition until 4 December 2024 aims to deliver approximately 355 new homes in a mix of social is set to transform a long-vacant 1.1-hectare site into a vibrant community precinct pointed out the project’s significance replicable model will keep this vibrant community knitted together enhancing lives and lessening the impact of the affordability crisis.” The development team includes a diverse group of architects with Hayball serving as the precinct executive architect and design architect for two of the four buildings Silvester Fuller and Architecture AND will design the remaining buildings while Aspect Studios will oversee landscape design The project has also incorporated a Designing with Country process to ensure input from local Aboriginal community members praised the project as “a prime example of how the community housing sector are working in partnership with government and the private sector to deliver social and affordable housing at scale” The proposed development aims to provide housing for various groups in need This $230 million project represents a significant milestone for NSW as Bridge Housing becomes the first community housing provider to lead a large-scale government redevelopment The development is expected to commence in 2025 and be completed by 2028 As the development application undergoes public exhibition the community is encouraged to provide feedback on the plans shaping the future of this landmark project in Sydney’s inner city You must be logged in to post a comment Construction industry ready as Queensland hospital expansion review concludes Boroondara opens nominations for 2025 Urban Design Awards Construction industry leaders to take part in 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout New leadership team appointed to overhaul QLD’s construction regulator Engineers Australia calls for target of 60,000 additional engineering graduates by 2035 Willmott Dixon selected to lead construction of Northern Roots Visitor Centre in Oldham New York state launches US$16.6m road resurfacing initiative on Long Island Foster + Partners unveils design for luxury green community on Laheq Island Victoria Tower Adelaide celebrates topping out milestone Plus Architecture secures DA approval for landmark build-to-rent project in West Melbourne Why concrete carbon sequestration could revolutionise the construction industry Adoption of AI in construction remains low with widespread concerns CFMEU investigation uncovers bad behaviour in building industry Sector hones in on sustainable building elements to meet efficiency standards Concrete surface treatments still improving after decades of innovation Designated Amrize President of North America Aggregates and Construction Materials Redfern will serve as Amrize President of North America Aggregates and Construction Materials he held the role of President and CEO of Lafarge Eastern Canada and added the role of Head of ACM for Holcim US in September 2024.  Redfern joined Holcim in 2000 and has held several progressive leadership positions at the company with responsibility across the construction materials business including Head of the Western Canada Aggregate Performance Group.  David received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Queen’s University in Ontario.   Learn more → Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions with net sales of CHF 26.4 billion in 2024 Our 65,000 employees are driven by our purpose to build progress for people and the planet across our regions to improve living standards for all We partner with our customers to offer the broadest range of advanced solutions from sustainable building materials ECOPact and ECOPlanet all the way to Elevate’s advanced roofing and insulation systems and he grew up in his family’s pizzeria on the remote Sicilian island of Lampedusa Maybe tomatoes don’t fall too far from the vine so pizza has been in my life since before I was born,” Ernandes tells Broadsheet until I got to the point where I was able to work on my own.” “It feels like a dream to have my own restaurant,” he says I remember the sacrifices I made for this investment Regina has a confidently demure appearance from the half-tiled walls to the chequerboard floors You’ll have front-row seats to the open pizza kitchen where you can watch the team expertly manoeuvre – and dodge – their pizza peels and turning paddles to work on the pies in the woodfired oven Pasquale Fazzone’s ovens are renowned for their low ceilings and volcanic stones This design gives them near-peerless heat retention and distribution And you’d hope so – it cost more than €20,000 (approximately $34,500) that oven will bash out about 250 pizzas – ranging from classics like margheritas and diavolas to those with more esoteric toppings like the Fellini: Comté But the most surprising thing about Regina isn’t the excellent woodfired pizzas Make sure to get a padellino or a pizza fritta round and pan-baked in a Moretti deck oven Don’t think of them like panzerotti or deep-fried Neapolitan pizza montanara These don’t taste fried at all – the bases are given a shallow pan-fry before getting a second cook in the oven They are somehow both criminally crisp and impossibly fluffy There’s nothing like this pizza fritta on the Sydney scene right now Pizza traditionalists and adventurers alike will find lots to love about Regina Here’s hoping its reign is just getting started at this new open-air restaurant from the Bistecca and Gidley team Remove items from your saved list to add more Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime ShareSydney hit list See all stories.1 / 6Lottie head chef Alejandro Huerta.Rhett Wyman2 / 6The sweetcorn leche de tigre rockmelon and watermelon brocheta and pork jowl at Lottie.Rhett Wyman3 / 6Lottie features a retractable roof making it all-weather friendly.Rhett Wyman4 / 6Sweetcorn leche de tigre with charred corn and basil.Rhett Wyman5 / 6An artist’s impression of the adjoining rooftop deck and pool at The Eve Hotel.Supplied6 / 6 Rhett WymanPrevious SlideNext SlideIt’s a short lift ride from the busy streets of Redfern to Lottie an open-air rooftop oasis serving Los Angeles vibes sunset views and contemporary Mexican cuisine from Tuesday The latest restaurant from the Liquid and Larder hospitality group (known for steak-forward CBD venues Bistecca and The Gidley) sits atop new boutique hotel The Eve encircled by palm trees and adjoining the guest-only pool a European-inspired lobby bar on the ground floor along with several displaced Comedor employees joined a month ahead of Lottie’s official launch so the first menu was largely developed by executive chef Pip Pratt Pratt says it’s a happy coincidence – Liquid and Larder took inspiration from the adventurous approach at Comedor where fried chicken was served in tacos and locally made jersey milk cheese was served with fermented pineapple dining at reputed Mexican restaurants such as Damian Lottie is on the rooftop of The Eve hotel in Redfern.Rhett Wyman“I think they really did their homework in terms of reading about and understanding Mexican food,” Huerta says “And the thing that got me excited [about Lottie] is they’re trying to treat it in a way which is different.” Lottie serves sweetcorn leche de tigre ($18) using charred and pickled corn kernels prawn and caramelised carrot aquachile ($20) with shrimp salsa macha and pork jowl with a “cola mole” sauce ($48) Huerta says he was sceptical about the latter dish: “At first with habanero pickled fennel.Rhett WymanMexican chefs including San Diego-based Claudette Zepeda (winner of Netflix series Iron Chef) have championed the use of Mexican Coca-Cola when making a similar dish for the meat-tenderising effect of its phosphoric acid and the sweetness of its natural cane sugar referencing the Coca-Cola ham recipe from Nigella Lawson he grew up eating each Christmas “I’m really looking forward to … when Alejandro turns this venue into his own The menu change in autumn will show what he can bring to the table,” Pratt says Rockmelon and watermelon brocheta with house-made Tajin fresh juice sangrita and tequila.Rhett WymanLottie has a versatile offering accommodating knock-off drinks with an extensive cocktail list Mains are available in half-sizes for solo diners and a private dining room overlooking neighbouring rooftops The kitchen will serve only tacos at the pool bar who wanted diners to venture outside their comfort zone (“Though anything can become a taco when you order tortillas,” he adds) 8 Baptist Street, Redfern, liquidandlarder.com.au/venues/lottie Two-hatted Ursula’s team opens new cafe with a famously good cakeWhat to expect (and what to order) when you spend an afternoon in the courtyard of this much-anticipated new Parisian-style cafe. Shawarma tacos on the menu at Merrylands’ slick new dining spotChef Jeremy Agha wants to redefine Middle Eastern cooking in Western Sydney, one wagyu kofta dumpling at a time. Exclusive first look inside the new luxury grill from the Bentley and Monopole teamEleven Barrack, the Bentley Group’s grand new CBD steakhouse, takes inspiration from luxe grills in New York, Paris and London, serving classic dishes with contemporary spins, such as pork bolognese with prawns. news and the hottest openings served to your inbox has won the Landscape and Urban category at he the 2024 Sustainability Awards The station now features a new southern concourse and entrances at Little Eveleigh and Marian Streets integrating high-quality amenities while respecting the natural which achieved an Excellent Design IS Rating by the Infrastructure Sustainability Council aligns with NSW’s low-carbon future goals and delivers environmental Design elements draw from Eveleigh’s historical wetland and industrial past with the adaptive reuse of an old warehouse at 125-127 Little Eveleigh for new station facilities Improved pedestrian and bicycle zones enhance local access and contemporary heritage to foster community vibrancy Climate-responsive design uses durable materials for the concourse and stairs that allow natural airflow Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) features include planting beds The Marian Street public space and Little Eveleigh Street has transformed into a landscaped shared zone with improved amenities Transport for NSW led the development of safe and efficient transport systems for the people of NSW Customers are at the centre of everything that they do and other non-service delivery functions across all modes of transport - roads They work together with operating agencies and industry partners to deliver customer-focused services and projects - making NSW a better place to live Central to their operations is a Sustainability Plan which outlines a vision to ‘create a transport system where every journey is people and planet positive.’ The commitment is to achieve Net Zero emissions from operations and fleet from 2035; in 2021 the Sydney Trains network became powered by 100% renewable energy The Novo Rail alliance specialises in designing and delivering turnkey rail signalling and track improvements for the Sydney Trains network It is an alliance between Transport for NSW (owner delivering an estimated $1 billion program of rail infrastructure upgrades that will make it easier for people to travel and connect Redfern Station was upgraded as part of Transport for NSW’s Transport Access Program which delivers a better experience for public transport customers across NSW by providing accessible Key benefits of the programme include increasing accessibility to people with a disability and parents with prams; modernisation of buildings and facilities for all modes that meet the needs of a growing population; and provision of modern interchanges that support an integrated network and allow seamless transfers between all modes for all customers • 11,990 tCO2-e saved in greenhouse gas emissions over asset lifecycle • 11% reduction in the materials footprint • Conducting climate change risk assessments and adaptations • Engaging the local community through a co-design process • Enhancing active transport with lifts • Preserving heritage elements and integrating First Nations heritage into site’s interpretation strategy • Add Australian First Canopy Launch and installation over live rail saving 6 weeks program and 3 possession weekends • innovative 'State First' relocation of the heritage building a span of 60meters at Redfern station • Installing 31kW solar PV panels on the new Marian Street entrance canopy • Using biodiesel generators and B20 fuel for the site office power The Landscape & Urban category was sponsored by Supawood. 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Matt Doyle and Paul Keating at the launch of the International Year of the World's Indigenous People Credit: John Paoloni (Official South Sydney Council photographer)/City of Sydney Archives 'The most important speech in Australian politics': musician Paul Mac gives new life to Keating's Redfern Address Why Paul Keating's Redfern Speech still matters Native Title: What does it mean and why do we have it Larrakia people are celebrating as the long-running Kenbi land claim is finalised after nearly 50 years 5 min readPublished 10 December 2024 8:21am Lendlease’s third residential building in the Collins Wharf precinct of Victoria Harbour.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 28-storey building at 971 Collins Street in Melbourne’s Docklands will deliver 312 homes in a mix of one two and three-bedroom apartments as well as townhouses and penthouses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to Lendlease the project has already secured more than 50 per cent in presales.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHickory is the construction contractor—it completed the precinct’s first development in 2019 and is also working on LendLease’s second tower Regatta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Ancora Hickory is implementing several technical construction methods including various piling techniques and precast concrete solutions that enable a parallel-track construction program.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building’s facade designed by architect Warren and Mahoney uses a three-stage design incorporating double-glazed glass and textured precast concrete with Reckli and brick finishes.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe structural design transitions from a solid podium base to lighter upper levels “reflecting a maritime theme” aligned with the Collins Wharf design objectives.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncora will connect to the neighbouring Regatta development via a podium allowing resident access to shared amenities.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesigned as an all-electric building that includes electric vehicle infrastructure the development is targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification Completion is expected in 2027.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegatta including build-to-rent and build-to-sell units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtensive wharf works including remediation of pre-existing wharf piles installation of raker piles and construction of the extension to Australia Walk are also part of the project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical challenges include constructing on the finger wharf and co-ordinating extensive above-wharf road reserve and public parkland works.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Collins Wharf precinct will ultimately comprise six residential buildings of more than 1800 homes surrounded by over 5000sq m of parks and community space.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease is developing the parkland concurrently with the residential components including the extension of Australian Walk that forms part of the City of Melbourne’s Greenline project.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLendlease executive director of development Adam Williams said Collins Wharf “is fast becoming a sought-after address .. which took just a handful of hours to emerge on Saturday night the Coalition’s failure to sway voters has come under intense scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts lack of policies around property that resonated with voters has been a large part of that criticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong those policies was a $5-billion infrastructure program to unlock up to 500,000 new homes was greeted with no small amount of scepticism.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Coalition also campaigned on its previously revealed plan to allow first home buyers to draw down on their superannuation giving access to up to $50,000 to help fund mortgage deposits.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile that proposal had won some support it got the thumbs down from many of Australia’s top economists who said the measure could prove highly inflationary among other issues.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimilarly its plan to allow mortgage interest for first home buyers to be tax-deductible was roundly criticised for its likely inflationary and regressive effects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt has also been pointed out that the Coalition’s rejection of the Green’s policies around housing supply affordable housing and help for renters did it no favours.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ALP went to the polls spruiking an extension of schemes introduced during its previous term including a $10-billion promise for its first-home buyers’ scheme to encourage 100,000 more homes.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt also had its Help to Buy shared equity scheme under which the Government pays up to 40 per cent of the house price to point to.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf it was these policies per se or the lack of detail and depth to the Coalition’s the nation's ready for the Albanese government to act.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat is clear been endorsed to follow through on its policies and fix the crisis that is crippling the Australian property sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Urban Taskforce Australia chief executive\u0026nbsp;Tom\u0026nbsp;Forrest has pointed out it is time for the Federal Government to get back to work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Housing affordability and housing supply featured large during the campaign,” Forrest said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The key now is for the Government to strike while the iron’s hot.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If legislation is needed to support the delivery of Labor’s $10-billion 100,000 new homes commitment—then pass it through the parliament now and get on with it.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe states have made many changes to how they enable home development The Federal Government’s support of that is crucial to its success material supply assistance or any other factor that affects getting homes out of the ground.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis has been a pivotal election Then Cities for Total Fan Immersion\",\"slug\":\"billionaire-arsenal-rams-denver-nuggets-sports-anchored-precincts\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-30T00:00+10:00\",\"tags\":[],\"summary\":\"Why your next home might be stadium-adjacent; sports are the hook #f4a71c);background:var(--Primary-Yellow-99 #fffdf7);}@media (min-width:0px){.mui-10cmey2{padding:20px;}}@media (min-width:767px){.mui-10cmey2{padding:30px;}}@media (min-width:1050px){.mui-10cmey2{padding:40px;}}.mui-19o9i2l{background-color:#fff;color:rgba(0 0.87);-webkit-transition:box-shadow 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:box-shadow 300ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;border-radius:4px;border:1px solid rgba(0 1) 0ms,border-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4 28,0.38);box-shadow:none;background-color:rgba(29 0.12);}.mui-1extoah:hover{box-shadow:none;}.mui-1extoah.Mui-focusVisible{box-shadow:none;}.mui-1extoah:active{box-shadow:none;}.mui-1extoah.Mui-disabled{box-shadow:none;}ADVERTISEMENTSHAREEmailLinkedinFacebookTwitterPrintOfficeClare BurnettThu 01 May 25Heiress Plots $59m Inner-Sydney Mixed-Use SchemeTUD+ Member Only Content When Broadsheet speaks to Mountain Culture’s co-owner it’s three hours out from the soft launch of her and husband DJ McCready’s new Redfern taproom It’s the third venue from the acclaimed Blue Mountains brewery and their first proper solo incursion into inner Sydney “You know when you’re throwing a party and you’re like Since the pair launched their little brewhouse inside a former Civic Video store in Katoomba in 2019 whose flagship Status Quo Pale Ale is one of the best-respected – and most awarded – beers in Australia Its core range regularly features at the pointy end of the Gabs Hottest 100 beer rankings (including taking out the top gong two years in a row); its taprooms in the Blue Mountains and Emu Plains are pilgrimage destinations for seasoned hopheads; and a few months ago it teamed up with the Marrickville beer alchemists at Wildflower with a shared taproom called Village But Mountain Culture Redfern presents a new challenge: introducing themselves to a wider audience beyond the beer bubble “I think you’d be surprised how few people have actually heard of Mountain Culture which is actually exciting but it’s also why I’m nervous,” McCready says but we’re not hospo-famous – we’re hoping we get lots of word of mouth and that this beer kind of speaks for itself.” alongside 16 rotating taps dedicated to one-offs and special releases Redfern is also home to Mountain Culture’s first barrel-aging program – with 20 whisky and rum barrels currently maturing away (with some already available) that’s no drama – there are eight wines by the glass and plenty of bottles on hand plus some new creations like a pink hard lemonade and a Negroni made with house-made hop-infused gin whose position’s just as suited for catching the thirsty knock-off crowd coming from South Eveleigh or coming home by Redfern Station as it is for people visiting the area on the weekend The official theme of the menu is modern Australian but there’s nothing modern about McCready’s favourite dish which I know sounds really random,” she says and it’s really lovely to pair with a beer.” and a nod to that most cherished of Australian traditions there’ll be a range of kebabs with flavours such as slow-cooked beef confident spot that’ll cater to Mountain Culture lifers and newcomers alike Turns out McCready’s attendance nerves were unfounded Mountain Culture Redfern opens on Friday November 22 Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Telco giant Telstra is rolling on with its property sales program seeking to offload a prime site in Sydney’s Redfern Telstra will partially decommission and sell its Redfern Exchange in the tightly held inner-suburb including build-to-rent and the up-and-coming co-living projects Telstra will partially decommission and sell its Redfern Exchange.Credit: A price range of around $20 million is expected for the 4000 square metre site The seven-storey building has protected 360-degree views over heritage-constrained surrounding properties The telco will sell the site as a sale and leaseback while it decommissions the property and moves the required infrastructure into the adjacent building Telstra sold its 16-storey commercial building in the centre of the Sydney CBD to Charter Hall for $281 million and has been offloading smaller suburban exchanges as it upgrades its digital offerings Andrew Harford and James Masselos will handle the sale with advice from Charter Keck Cramer Harford said enquiry from offshore capital has increased and is driving considerable pricing tension with Australian-domiciled groups Investor and property developer Centennial has paid $39.1 million for a prime 9600 square metre logistics site at Matraville in Sydney’s east for its Enhanced Value Partnership (EVP) fund The site was sold by EG Funds and sits 700 metres from Port Botany It comes with a vacant 6240 square metre multi-tenancy warehouse that had previously generated an annual passing income of $1.282 million The deal was brokered by Colliers’ Gavin Bishop EG also sold an industrial property 5 Williamson Road and Irongate is understood to be the buyer The two sales by EG realised a combined 41 per cent uplift in value since the acquisitions in 2020 and 2021 respectively Adrian Taylor of Charter Hall.Credit: Nick Lenaghan former property CEO at Macquarie and Charter Hall The group has a portfolio of 84 assets and over $2.48 billion under management Coles will open its second supermarket in Sydney’s lower north shore was on a 4282 square metre at 43-51 Grosvenor Street site which Coles acquired in 2013 for $40 million which already has a supermarket at the nearby Big Bear centre in Military Road has booted Woolies off the site and will open a temporary supermarket at Grosvenor Street in April The supermarket giant wants planning approval to build apartments above a new Coles store in a development valued at about $170 million Woolworths will still retain a presence in Neutral Bay at its 1-7 Rangers Road site Private developer Wentworth Capital is spearheading a new chapter in the story of Sydney’s The Rocks district launching stage one sales at Long’s Lane Heritage Terraces Long’s Lane consists of 17 residences and one commercial property offering the only privately held Torrens title houses in The Rocks Fourteen of the eighteen properties are listed on the State Heritage Register The sales launch marks a turning point in the site’s tumultuous modern history That included plans to demolish the buildings in favour of high-rise commercial structures during the 1960s The 1980s saw another scheme for an 800-bed hotel which despite not proceeding resulted in the 18 properties being merged under one title Long’s Lane became underutilised and fell into disrepair It follows a similar course to the Millers’ Point redevelopment The stage one sales launch includes the properties at 136-138 Cumberland Street The precinct is also home to one of the earliest laneways in Sydney and some of the first European architecture in Australia Wentworth Capital is a Sydney-based real estate investment firm Capital’s Paul Apostoles is working on the project with Colliers’ Oliver Stillman and McGrath’s Richard Shalhoub The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day’s trading. Get it each weekday afternoon Telco giant Telstra is rolling on with its property sales program seeking to offload a prime site in Sydney\\u2019s Redfern Investor and property developer Centennial has paid $39.1 million for a prime 9600 square metre logistics site at Matraville in Sydney\\u2019s east for its Enhanced Value Partnership (EVP) fund The deal was brokered by Colliers\\u2019 Gavin Bishop Coles will open its second supermarket in Sydney\\u2019s lower north shore Woolies\\u2019 flagship store in the suburb Private developer Wentworth Capital is spearheading a new chapter in the story of Sydney\\u2019s The Rocks district launching stage one sales at Long\\u2019s Lane Heritage Terraces Long\\u2019s Lane consists of 17 residences and one commercial property The sales launch marks a turning point in the site\\u2019s tumultuous modern history Long\\u2019s Lane became underutilised and fell into disrepair It follows a similar course to the Millers\\u2019 Point redevelopment Capital\\u2019s Paul Apostoles is working on the project with Colliers\\u2019 Oliver Stillman and McGrath\\u2019s Richard Shalhoub The Market Recap newsletter is a wrap of the day\\u2019s trading Scout founder and director Lucy Beaumont hadn’t intended to open a new studio this year she didn’t have a project of this scale on her radar But when the lease came up for the spot that used to house Body Mind Life in Redfern in a lovely building and has the right amount of floor space – the signatures of what we look for in a Scout location It felt like it was meant to be,” she tells Broadsheet Regulars at Scout’s OG studio in St Peters, or the Marrickville outpost that neighbours Superfreak know Beaumont and her team are passionate about fostering an environment that encourages good movement and good vibes “It’s exciting to be able to offer what people are looking for We’ve left the polished concrete floors and brickwork but tried to soften the space with curved timber walls and a lot of green touches,” she says The building on Chalmers Street is Scout’s most ambitious offering yet Downstairs you’ll find a reformer studio with 14 machines there’s a second 14-machine reformer room (referred to as “the tree house” thanks to a large circular window that overlooks the park) and a dedicated yoga studio with customised hot yoga heating The biggest drawcard to this third location as well as two ice baths and peaceful spaces to sit beside lush plant life But we can see the demand for it and we love to be able to offer our clients the services they want.” Beaumont refers to it as a sanctuary – a space for busy bodies and minds to totally unwind Some of Scout’s teachers will move between all of the studios while others will be dedicated to the Redfern schedule “We pride ourselves on having something for everyone People can come and really push themselves in a high-intensity reformer class or book into a chilled yin yoga practice.” Beaumont is embracing the neighbourhood in all its glory “There are so many great restaurants and pubs around and we’re really excited to become part of that We’re hoping that anyone who lives or works in Waterloo Chippendale and the nearby area will join us to move and help grow our new community.” New clients can buy an intro offer of five classes for $50 to be used within two weeks If you’ve already tried the intro offer at another studio you can check out the Redfern space with a special deal: three classes for $45 valid at Redfern only Sydney: Melbourne-Loved Pilates Studio Core Plus Lands in Darlo Nightclub Meets Cardio and Strength at Barry’s: What To Expect From the Famous Workout Class Six of the Most Beautiful Kayaking Spots in Sydney – And Where to Hire a Boat The Best Walks in or Near Sydney to Get Your Nature Fix (and Pit Stops for Food and Coffee Along the Way) Turnkey Operation: This fully equipped store is ready for you to step in and begin operations from day one.  Modern & Stylish: Benefit from a well-designed store layout that provides an inviting and trendy dining experience.  High-quality Fit-out: The store features top-of-the-line equipment and a premium fit-out, offering efficient operations for quality food and customer service.   Loyal Customer Base: Join forces with a brand that has an established customer following, attracting both devoted fans and new patrons.  Chargrill Charlie's has dominated Sydney with queues out the door on a regular basis. 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Sydney ✍️ Time Out Sydney never writes starred restaurant and bar reviews from hosted experiences – Time Out covers restaurant and bar bills, and anonymously reviews, so that readers can trust our critique. Find out more, here Think two kitchens under one roof: a casual wallet-friendly noodle bar for walk-ins who can feast on things like prawn and pork wonton laksa plus a swish eating house where booking ahead is not just a suggestion – it’s mandatory an expanse of fibreglass full moon pendant lights grab our attention Ushered to a communal-style banquette table Add hooks underneath for diners to hang their handbags Onto the main event: the food. Warning: Don’t come expecting your regular hawker-style hits you’d get on busy streets of Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia or Hong Kong. Instead, head chef Andrianto 'Andy' Wirya (ex-Mr Wong, Queen Chow) has taken all the Southeast Asian street food favourites and has added his spin on them My gin-based cocktail ‘Beaches of Saturn’ is a citrusy tropical mix of lemongrass and makrut lime leaf; the tamarind soda is a sweet-sour delight; and the passionfruit and lemongrass flavours are a delight on this sticky summer’s day A Malaysian-style chicken skewer with a rich nutty sesame satay sauce and a Filipino-style pork skewer with sawsawan (a zesty-sweet-sour dipping sauce) They arrive charred on the outside and tender on the inside With succulent prawns sandwiched between two layers of fried roti When the highly anticipated smoked brisket char kway teow is served The portion’s smaller (and pricier) than what we’d get at our cheap and cheerful neighbourhood Malay joint – or at Island Radio’s adjacent noodle bar perfectly balanced with crunchy bean sprouts and tender chunks of brisket The smoky notes continue with a smoked beef nasi goreng – a garlicky flavour bomb that we could happily eat as a meal in itself The title for ‘dish of the day’ undoubtedly goes to the Wagyu beef rendang Indonesians claim their rendang is the OG; Malaysians insist their version is better We’re not sure from where chef Andy got his recipe; all we know is that we return to this dish time and time again The meat has incredible depth of flavour from the spices and aromatics like cinnamon lemongrass and galangal that have been slow cooked to deepen the complexity of this ‘dry’ curry Will Island Radio keep this initial buzz alive bold flavours have residents from Redfern and beyond flocking to it in droves Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Sydney newsletter for more news, food & drink inspo and activity ideas Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitterinstagrampinterestAbout us Contact us Where to Find Australia’s Best Inner-City Bakeries By Katya Wachtel By Katya Wachtel By Matheus Dining at Lottie makes you feel like you’re on holiday The Mexican restaurant (which sits on top of The Eve Hotel) might have inner-city views but the polished fit-out and lush plants scream vacay with a giant marble bar for walk-ins and travertine walls The jowl is cooked carnitas style: low and slow with stock and fat It’s topped with a mole that’s been sweetened with fizzy drink find charcoal-fired Murray cod and a riff on tartare that sees beef chop offcuts sit between crisp The bar has a list of options that’s full of The rooftop venue is run by Liquid & Larder (Afie’s, Bistecca, The Gidley, The Rover) Phone: (02) 9129 2433 Website: liquidandlarder.com.au We do not seek or accept payment from the cafes bars and shops listed in the Directory – inclusion is at our discretion Venue profiles are written by independent freelancers paid by Broadsheet this craft beer favourite is taking on the Big Smoke Mountain Culture Beer Co has continued to expand at an extraordinary pace since its launch in the Blue Mountains in 2019 located just three kilometres from Sydney's CBD is the brewery's first foray into a broader hospitality offering Mountain Culture experienced a rocky first 18 months after opening its first brewery in Katoomba just prior to the COVID-19 lockdowns the company bounced back and quickly outgrew its initial site opening a second production facility in Emu Plains to meet booming demand the business has been going from strength to strength and currently holds the title of fourth-largest independent brewer in Australia also winning the coveted GABS Hottest 100 two years in a row located within a converted warehouse in Redfern Mountain Culture continues to bring their innovative brews to an adoring fan base Revamped to be the perfect home for its growing popularity the space has retained an industrial feel while incorporating custom metal work into the bar and lighting fixtures Barrels of Mountain Culture's popular brews line the walls but leave plenty of room for visitors to mingle over a freshly poured frothy Offering its Award-winning core range along with 16 rotating brews straight from Mountain Culture's innovation program visitors can purchase every beer offered on tap or for takeaway The Redfern venue has also launched the brand's barrel program where a variety of exclusive beers will be aged in and blended from disused barrels including ex-Bourbon and Australian Rum the modern Australian lunch and dinner menu offers familiar dishes as well as a new late-night kebab menu "This venue represents a pivotal moment for our brand We're not just opening a new venue; we're doing it the Mountain Culture way with a focus on creating something new and exciting," says Mountain Culture co-founder and CEO Wife-and-husband duo Harriet and DJ McCready had one main aim when they first started brewing beer in the Blue Mountains back in 2019: to make really good beer. And it worked. Mountain Culture Beer Co went on to win gold twice at GABS Hottest 100 (basically the Olympics of craft beer) in 2022 and 2023 for their thirst-quenching Status Quo Pale Ale you’ll know community and great beer are at the heart of everything they do with Mountain Culture’s core range on tap – including the country’s best beer There will also be 16 rotating taps showcasing other ace breweries Redfern will be home to Mountain Culture’s first-ever barrel program where a variety of exclusive beers will be aged in and blended from old bourbon and Aussie rum barrels it's just been announced that Aussie cricket captain Pat Cummins has become Mountain Culture’s first investor “This venue represents a pivotal moment for our brand with a focus on creating something new and exciting,” said co-founder and CEO DJ McCready vino and non-alc options are also on offer The food line-up includes share-style plates Time Out Sydney was at the opening night of Mountain Culture Beer Co. The feeling in the air was electric, the beers were delicious and the vibes were high. Welcome to Sydney, Mountain Culture. The Blue Mountains are great, but we reckon the Status Quo Pale Ale will go down a treat after a swim at the beach ShareSydney hit list See all stories.1 / 7A mix of high low and shared seating under a galaxy of moon-like orbs Steven Siewert2 / 7The duck lumpia is a crisp exploded version of the Filipino spring roll.Janie Barrett3 / 7Island Radio’s current version of babi guling.Janie Barrett4 / 7Yellow curry with flathead.Janie Barrett5 / 7Island Radio’s satay skewer share plate.Janie Barrett6 / 7 Steven Siewert7 / 7Ube Colada cocktail Janie BarrettPrevious SlideNext Slide14.5/20How we score and the “On Air” sign at Island Radio has just blinked to life and the pulse in the main dining room – a mix of high low and shared seating under a galaxy of moon-like orbs – quickens a wok in the rear kitchen will erupt in flame a rush of heat throwing light on the glazed tiles and blushing shades of orange that surround you This back corner of the noodle bar and restaurant, which opened in November, makes up the heritage part of Wunderlich Lane a $500 million development on the border of Surry Hills and Redfern comprising apartments supermarket and at least one aspirational homewares store selling scalloped glassware and resin side tables Island Radio’s satay skewer share plate.Janie BarrettAdvertisementIt’s January and the place is flushed with sun-kissed skin and linen. Two venues from Liquid and Larder (owners of CBD steakhouses Bistecca and The Gidley) are about to launch, Regina la Pizzeria is firing next door, and Olympus On face value, shatteringly crisp roti stuffed with sweet king prawns, fried chicken glazed with a soy-vinegar adobo reduction, and satay padang featuring remarkably giving LP’s smoked ox tongue with sharp, savoury turmeric “gravy”, just don’t track. But as the dishes pile up, flavours cross over and influences blur in a way that starts to bridge the oceans between the islands. The duck lumpia.Janie BarrettIn Wirya’s duck lumpia (a crisp, exploded version of the Filipino spring roll) you can spy the Chinese influence in the Philippines. In the noodles and curries – including a yellow curry of flathead that tastes of freshly pounded paste – there’s centuries of trade, movement and invention. But the chef also takes liberties. A raw dish of yellowfin tuna is bright with lemongrass and tamarind, with charred grapefruit to squeeze over. Traditional? No. Delicious? Just ask the room, half of which is scooping the next bite onto cassava crackers. Fragrance and acidity are constants, keeping a table-load of dishes balanced when it could easily blow out. Arguably, no one in the kitchen has a tougher job than Thattacha “Eddy” Ariyachinkul, who oversees the wok section. Eddy is responsible for three of the rice dishes, including the exceptional sinangag, which adds the luxurious crunch of a brown butter crumb to Filipino garlic fried rice. Some of the noodles I’ve eaten over a couple of visits could use less sauce, but it’s early days, and the command of flavour is really something. Eddy, along with sous-chef Ferianto Guow, is also responsible for blitzing together the sambals that add so much depth to the menu, including a sweet, kombu-rich coconut version that comes with juicy turmeric-brined chicken, and whose flavour resonates throughout a meal. Island Radio’s current version of babi guling, made with pork belly.Janie BarrettBali’s raw sambal matah lands with what has been Island Radio’s signature: babi guling. It’s a restaurant-style approximation of the famed whole-hog dish, but the result – half a spice-rubbed suckling pig roasted until crackling – has absolutely looked the part. I say “looked”, because it’s not easy to order: the first time, it was sold out; the second, supply issues had seen it switch to pork belly, which was too chewy under too-dark crackling. Lettuce and pickles aren’t enough to make the comparison with lalapan – Indonesia’s bountiful platter of raw vegetables – stick. I’m told the suckling pig will return when the private rooms open, but for now, it feels like a missed opportunity. Odds are they’ll get there, though, because the rest is just so promising. Ease and accessibility are built in, there’s a casual tone to the service that’s charming when it’s on, and cocktails do the tropical-disco thing well. An all-Australian wine list keeps things in a refreshing zone without sacrificing interest. Add a noodle bar, a $44.50 banquet and a kiosk offering pumpkin rendang toasties, and it’s clear why House Made is at 14 venues and counting. And yes, there’s a story about urban renewal, developer-run precincts and rapidly expanding hospitality groups here, but in Island Radio there’s also something else: a talented chef putting his own spin on food from regions crying out for more airplay. It’s time to tune in. Vibe: Swish tropical disco with punch and polish Go-to dishes: Malaysian king prawn roti ($16); satay share plate ($30); charred turmeric-brined chicken with coconut sambal ($42/$62) Drinks: Fresh fruit-driven cocktails with the odd mirror-ball garnish, $12 Bintangs, and an all-Australian wine list Cost: About $130 for two, excluding drinks Good Food reviews are booked anonymously and paid independently. A restaurant can’t pay for a review or inclusion in the Good Food Guide. Sydney’s hot new rooftop bar is worth dressing up for – if you can get a tableJapanese-inspired three-bite snacks star at Joji, the new high-energy CBD bar from the team behind Nour in Surry Hills and two-hatted Aalia in Martin Place. Yo-Chi, the most zeitgeist of eating-out experiences in Sydney, upends stereotypes about fro-yoThe choice of sweet, creamy and fruity flavours leave customers stunned into indecision at this new fro-yo flagship store. ‘Best in the country’: Why this pancake topping is worth a stop on your next road tripThe secret to earthly delight is in pairing local fare with passion at Moonacres Kitchen in the Southern Highlands. 1) 0ms;transition:fill 200ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;font-size:1.5rem;}.mui-13xs5pt{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-top:1px;}.mui-68tkgc{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-top:1px;}.mui-1i0sejk{min-width:200px;border-radius:4px;}.mui-o2bopd{text-align:center;-webkit-flex:0 0 auto;-ms-flex:0 0 auto;flex:0 0 auto;font-size:1.5rem;padding:8px;border-radius:50%;overflow:visible;color:rgba(0 0.54);-webkit-transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 0ms;transition:background-color 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4 1) 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housing shortage: women and children escaping domestic violence as well as institutional investors and its own capital.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We’re really looking at a range of sources,” she said adding that there’s been “a resurgence of interest” in the social and affordable housing sector.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe attributed this interest to the sector’s stable cash flows affordable and disability support housing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeigh said there was an urgent need for projects of this kind and size.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Clearly we are in a time where the need for social and affordable housing has never been higher,” she said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We can see that with the stress on homelessness services and the cost of living for people just trying to make ends meet.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeigh said to ensure affordability into the future rents would be adjusted based on income.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design of the project has been led by Hayball and incorporates insights from Redfern’s Aboriginal community.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp id=\"3fvNwCbKCbteEUtr7Q76ld\"\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYerrabingin a Sydney-based Indigenous cultural consultancy facilitated a Designing with Country approach ensuring the development respects and reflects the area’s cultural heritage.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCalling the project a “first” for a community housing provider acting as the primary developer on a project of this scale Leigh said the Redfern development would be closely watched and could be replicated in future urban renewal projects within and beyond NSW.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSustainability was also a focus in the designs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proposal also includes a new community facility to replace the old PCYC and a Bridge Housing head office allowing the organisation to provide onsite support for residents.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNSW housing and homelessness minister Rose Jackson said the project was a model for collaboration in tackling housing needs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Elizabeth Street Redfern is a prime example of how the community housing sector Bridge Housing has filed plans for a four-building scheme at 600-660 Elizabeth Street that would offer social affordable and disability-supportive housing at a scale rarely seen in the inner city Bridge Housing chief executive Laurie Leigh said the project was a “beautiful and very significant development” that was years in the making “It’s a project Bridge has been working on in the past couple of years since we were successful in obtaining the site,” she said Construction is planned to begin later next year before completion in early 2028 Aboriginal households and essential workers often priced out of the area Leigh said Bridge Housing was pursuing multiple sources as well as institutional investors and its own capital “We’re really looking at a range of sources,” she said adding that there’s been “a resurgence of interest” in the social and affordable housing sector She attributed this interest to the sector’s stable cash flows making it “something that’s attractive to all of those different types of investors” Leigh said there was an urgent need for projects of this kind and size “Clearly we are in a time where the need for social and affordable housing “We can see that with the stress on homelessness services and the cost of living for people just trying to make ends meet.” Leigh said to ensure affordability into the future The design of the project has been led by Hayball and incorporates insights from Redfern’s Aboriginal community ensuring the development respects and reflects the area’s cultural heritage Calling the project a “first” for a community housing provider acting as the primary developer on a project of this scale Leigh said the Redfern development would be closely watched and could be replicated in future urban renewal projects within and beyond NSW Sustainability was also a focus in the designs with solar panels planned and a commitment to achieving five-star environmental ratings across all buildings The proposal also includes a new community facility to replace the old PCYC and a Bridge Housing head office allowing the organisation to provide onsite support for residents NSW housing and homelessness minister Rose Jackson said the project was a model for collaboration in tackling housing needs “Elizabeth Street Redfern is a prime example of how the community housing sector are working in partnership with government and the private sector to deliver social and affordable housing at scale and make a swift impact to the state’s housing crisis,” she said The plan is open for community feedback until December 4 The Apollo team’s new Greek restaurant opens this week ShareSydney hit list See all stories.Sydney’s new $500 million dining precinct will deliver its second restaurant launch in a week with Olympus opening at Redfern’s Wunderlich Lane on Thursday From left, Jonathan Barthelmess, Ozge Kalvo, Matt Whiley, Zoe Brunton and Sam Christie at Olympus, Redfern.Nikki ToSouth-East Asian party restaurant Island Radio recently kicked off the precinct’s opening fiesta now Olympus – spin-off taverna from the crew at Potts Point’s hatted Apollo – is coming in hot with a giant retracting smart roof Head chef Ozge Kalvo (formerly of Baba’s Place and Ester) is one of the rising stars of Sydney food talent-spotted cooking at a pop-up attended by Olympus co-owner and chef Jonathan Barthelmess “When I called my Dad to tell him I got the job two of her father’s grandparents were Greek.) Head sommelier Zoe Brunton on the pour at Olympus.Nikki ToWhile Olympus is focused on classic Greek taverna food Kalvo has still snuck a couple of Turkish ingredients into some dishes.“Turkish pepper paste and pomegranate molasses are in there,” she says Kalvo using the last days before the restaurant’s launch to master the craft of assembling spanakopita to order (before a spell in the wood-fire oven) and fine-tuning the syrup for loukoumades doughnuts She’s tipping the semolina cake to stamp itself as the signature dessert stuffed zucchinis and king prawn saganaki will also feature Fried lambs’ brains with lemon and hot sauce keep things simple.Nikki ToMeanwhile drinks guru Matt Whiley (formerly of zero-waste bar Re at South Everleigh) is on cocktail duty with Ouzo Coladas and the “Karpouzi Slushie” made with Aperol Co-owner Sam Christie and head sommelier Zoe Brunton will pour classic Greek varietals next to Old and New World producers Barthelmess says they’ve tried to create the sort of tavern in Sydney “you dream of finding at the heart of a bustling Greek village” But while the food might lean-in on tradition Matt Whiley’s Ouzo Colada.Nikki ToIf it rains “The object is to keep it open as much as possible A 50-year-old bougainvillea was also trucked in from Bowral as a centrepiece and lowered into the courtyard by crane Barthelmess is confident the Wunderlich Lane is going to transform the east-side of Redfern the openings will keep on rolling over summer with the crew from Pyrmont’s two-hatted LuMi launching Regina La Pizzeria at the precinct before Christmas plus a rooftop restaurant from the group in charge of Bistecca and The Gidley in the CBD Wunderlich Lane, 2 Baptist Street, Redfern; olympusdining.com.au Popcorn chicken loaded with caviar makes its Double Bay debut at this new eateryHe worked with the best, but it was Faheem Noor’s four-year-old daughter’s favourite (with added caviar) that helped inspire the menu at his new restaurant, Ruma. After five years, world-renowned Lune Croissanterie finally lands in Sydney – and it’s worth the waitThe exclusive first look at Kate Reid’s cult bakery’s first Sydney store, where 65 employees will produce up to 5400 warm, buttery croissants every day. ‘Hands-on and handmade’ is the motto behind this fresh neighbourhood trattFocaccia, pasta, vinegars, sausages are all made from scratch at small Darlinghurst spot Avia. Police are appealing for public assistance to locate missing sisters in the Redfern area were last seen around 12pm on Tuesday 15 April 2025 at Redfern When they could not be located or contacted officers attached to Port Stephens/Hunter Police District were notified and commenced inquiries into their whereabouts Police and family hold concerns for their welfare due to their young ages Matilda is described as being of Caucasian appearance Penelope is described as being of Caucasian appearance with curly dark brown length brown hair and brown eyes Inquiries by police indicate that Penelope may be still in the Sydney area Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call Port Stephens-Hunter Police 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. supper clubs and art: Couple opens their Redfern home to help Fil-Aussies connect with their culture and identityPlay26:02'The dream is for Filipinos to come into this home and feel like they’re back home with their family again and for non-Filipinos to come in here and understand the hospitality and the warmth of the Filipino people and to know that when they come here they will learn something new about our culture.' Credit: Jack Lovell Beneath the fathomless love for arts and culture: Artists Mason Kimber and Mariam Arcilla's story Mariam Arcilla: Curating and featuring Australian artists 'Why there isn't a show about us on TV': How 'Fish Boi' seeks to shine a light on Filipino life in Australia Becoming an independent clinician-researcher is a journey There are ups and downs and twists and turns Professor Redfern strived to be a Physiotherapist Her research journey started when she completed her undergraduate degree with first class Honours she has become one of the world’s most well-known researchers working to prevent heart disease Professor Redfern’s research has always had a focus on people living with heart disease bettering their lives and improving efficiency of the system that enables more effective care From giving patients actual choice in how to manage their health to co-designing and testing digital health strategies Professor Redfern’s work has impacted the lives of many Early text messaging research has seen simple and scalable programs delivered to over 30,000 people with all sorts of health conditions across the world - supporting people with breast cancer heart disease and back pain.In recent years we have seen a shift to better utilisation of data to drive quality of care and health systems reform This work is being rolled out across Australia Data does not lie and does not have biases We can do better at improving access to high quality care for everyone Professor Redfern will share health systems thinking at scale and share her journey in the field of heart disease prevention The ultimate goal is to improve the lives of people living with heart disease and keep them from having repeat heart attacks The research is ‘deceptively simple’ and complexity due to Australia’s state/territory-acute care versus federal primary care systems means people and programs fall through the cracks Professor Redfern’s Professorial Lecture will showcase how developing capacity of others to succeed while driving innovation offers solutions to one of our biggest health challenges – preventing heart attacks Julie Redfern is a Professor of Public Health NHMRC Leadership Fellow and a Physiotherapist Professor Redfern currently holds an NHMRC Investigator Grant Level 2 for which she won the NHMRC Elizabeth Blackburn Award for Health Services In May 2024 she became Director of the Institute for Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University She also recently won the NSW Woman of Excellence Award a University of Sydney Vice Chancellor’s Award for Leadership and Mentoring and an Australian Cardiovascular Alliance Award (ACvA) for Mentoring She has been Chief Investigator on research grants totalling $30M in the past 5 years and has published over 260 manuscripts She is currently a member of the World Heart Federation and Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Science Committees Chair of the Australian Cardiovascular Alliance Scientific Advisory Committee and is co-Director of the Implementation and Policy Flagship She has over 15 years' experience developing testing and implementing scalable strategies to close evidence-practice gaps and improve health outcomes for people with chronic and cardiovascular disease An inner-city Sydney hotel has sacked a trivia host who repeatedly referred to the Nazis during one of his quiz nights and then mocked the grandson of a prominent Auschwitz survivor when he tried to complain A Sydney hotel has sacked a pub trivia night host who repeatedly referred to Nazis and mocked the grandson of a prominent Auschwitz survivor Stand-up comic and actor Jarred Keane told his online followers Zionist and conservatives were “not welcome” at his trivia nights telling Zionists to “f*** off” and called them “disgusting people.” Mr Keane had been the longtime host of Wednesday trivia nights at the Iron Duke Hotel involving several questions and comments about the Third Reich Mr Keane putting on a strong German accent and two patrons reporting seeing him perform the Nazi salute at least once The Federal Government last year introduced legislation banning the performance of the Nazi salute in public In that trivia audience was Jonathan Sankey the grandson of prominent Auschwitz survivor and Sydney Jewish museum founding member Olga Horak The 38-year-old Jewish brand strategist started recording the event after seeing Mr Keane do the salute can be heard telling Mr Keane: “I haven't heard Nazi mentioned so many times in one night I feel like I'm at a f****** KKK meeting.” Mr Keane replies: “Don’t blame me blame Elon Musk,” a reference to a gesture the billionaire made at the US President Donald Trump's inauguration who says he lost hundreds of ancestors from both sides of his family in the Holocaust told Mr Keane: “Nazis killed my whole family so I don't want to particularly come to my trivia night and be hearing Mr Keane can be heard on the recording telling the couple: “Sorry the trivia host uploaded a number of videos to his public Instagram account in which he ridiculed the couple and threatened Zionists Mr Keane impersonates and says Mr Sankey and his fiancée and said: “They started sort of fake crying and being like oh I’m sorry I brought up something that happened to your great-grandparents.” Zionists are just disgusting people.” in which case I will brutally mock you relentlessly and make you look f****** stupid because you pretty much always are Stupid and hateful – that’s the conservative Learn some s*** and fight fascists together." Mr Keane repeated claims he made on the night that Israel is committing "genocide" and said he does not think the Jewish state should "have the right to shoot children in the head or burn them alive" Ms Booth called the family-owned pub that night and complained to one of the owners about the trivia night and the Instagram videos written complaint to the hotel the following day requesting a response outlining how management intended to handle the matter "His obsession with Nazis warrants further investigation as it is both creepy and inappropriate," the complaint read." flippant use of the word 'Nazi' trivialises the atrocities of the Holocaust and diminishes the seriousness of the term "Given the rise in violent antisemitic attacks across the country we urge you to take this situation extremely seriously." Mr Sankey told Sky News he was inspired by his grandmother’s commitment to educating people about the horrors of the Holocaust in exposing the incident which had left him feeling “absolutely livid” “It was a very hard trivia to sit through so then to raise it and then to be mocked and then to be threatened after that I’m not going to stand for that,” Mr Sankey said “It just feels like everywhere we turn now at the moment even things that are sacred like your local pub you go as a Jew and you experience these things in Sydney and it just has to stop you can’t even give these people even one millimetre Ms Horak survived Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen concentration camps as well as the “death marches” in which Nazis forced inmates to march long distances in the cold with little food water or rest – shooting anyone who could not keep up - as the Allied forces closed in on the camps Ms Horak remained a volunteer at the Sydney Jewish Museum into her nineties and is the subject of an upcoming documentary Remember Belsen due to be released ahead of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bergen-Belsen in April this year This week marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz “My grandma was educating people for over 40 years at the museum [yet] we still have this in literally the next suburb [in Redfern],” Mr Sankey said “The exact things were happening in Czechoslovakia in 1936 when she was a girl – getting intimidated in pubs or restaurants can’t go to school or uni without being intimidated.” It’s understood another Jewish patron had complained directly to Mr Keane about his trivia night only the week before and the host had previously been warned by management over his inflammatory political commentary After Sky News approached the Iron Duke Hotel’s owners on Tuesday the pub’s director Nik Kritikos apologised to Mr Sankey and said Mr Keane’s contract would be terminated “We would like to state from the outset that the hotel does not share the views expressed by Jarred on social media with respect to sections of the Jewish community and hope that he retracts those comments,” Mr Krikitos said in a letter on Tuesday that he shared with Sky News “We also disapprove of Jarred’s use of the topic of Nazism in some of last week’s Trivia questions to evoke humour in light of current domestic and international events “We sincerely apologise for any intended or unintended offence caused by his actions last week… we do not exclude any guests based on race religion or any other discriminatory practice “We note that Jarred has been warned before for touching on serious political and social topics in a way that could potentially offend customers The night is supposed to be a fun event to entertain guests while they unwind over dinner and drinks we advise that Jarred’s contract to host Trivia at the hotel has been terminated and tomorrow’s event will be cancelled.” Mr Krikitos told Mr Sankey the delay in responding had been due to the written complaint going to the hotel’s email spam folder and management had been unable to find the social media posts until Sky News showed them the videos “We further note that our calls to Jarred to explain last week’s events have gone unanswered leaving today’s developments as our first opportunity to respond to your written complaint,” Mr Krikitos said Mr Keane declined to comment or address accusations he made the Nazi salute Most of us are invested in what we’ll be eating and drinking when choosing a new dining room to visit We want to know what the snack situation is what mains will be coming and whether the table will be sharing the by-the-glass list and approach to cocktails The Eve Hotel’s new 6.30am-till-midnight dining room Or 11am for a silky French omelette and clarified Crystal Mimosa but it’s the striking double-arched ceiling that locked in our interest Artist and designer Louise Olsen is behind the 100-seat dining room’s hero piece which removes any need for other works on the walls Before you’ve walked in through the glossy-red-tiled entryway “I was definitely wowed,” Olsen tells Broadsheet “It is the first time I’ve seen one of my paintings printed at this very large The dimension of it brings out other elements it really invites the diner into the painting.” Once The Eve team selected the piece – Still Life part of Olsen’s 2023 collection Manifestations which depicts a collection of vessels – it was blown up printed and stretched across the Barrisol ceiling You can see the brush strokes of the original where oil and acrylic paints were splashed across linen “I love the relationship [the piece] has with its new home It explores many forms and colours … and [the] reflections or shadows bottles can create in their emptiness or fullness Liquid in a bottle can almost create a mini work of art when spilled or splashed by the person who is handling the bottle Local architecture studio SJB is behind the room’s design “We wanted something flowing and the juxtaposition with the architecture,” Olsen says “The ‘painting-ness’ of the ceiling is really captivating and interesting.” head chef Will Francis joins the Liquid & Larder team the group behind the hotel’s dining options (as well as Alfie’s The menu is “a cross between your classic kind of restaurant and a hotel,” Francis says – all-day classics perfect for checked-in guests “on different time zones” A “simple” pub classic delivers chook that’s been brined then roasted and basted with more butter and a zesty dressing On the side is a tarragon-flavoured sauce ready to drench your chips “It makes everyone’s experience so fun and interesting,” says Francis “To come down to Bar Julius with its beautiful ceiling and amazing atmosphere with a menu that’s so varied but so decadent Sydney’s newest food and drink precinct has emerged from scaffolding on the Surry Hills Redfern-edge of Cleveland and Baptist Streets Wunderlich Lane has drawn in some of the city’s most respected operators to transform what was once the site of a supermarket into an eating and drinking hub Shared dishes are best joined by an abundance of mezedes including dolmades The 200-person restaurant isn’t so much a room Custom Dinosaur Designs Aegean-blue water jugs dark timber klismos chairs and Alex and Trahanas-designed uniforms all dial up the cool factor while maintaining charm House Made Hospitality (Tilda, Promenade Bondi Beach, Lana and Martinez) round out a very busy opening spree with the addition of Island Radio with executive chef Andrianto “Andy” Wirya hopping over from House Made’s Bondi Beach venue Easy Tiger At the entrance there’s a fast and casual counter where walk-ins can pick up noodle bowls for lunch and roti-toasties in the morning The back section offers a more formalised (but still fun) eating house sate skewers threaded with LP’s smoked ox tongue duck lumpia (Filipino-style spring rolls) and a spicy take on steak tartare Mains are best made for big groups: think babi guling (Balinese-style roast pork); or a rendang-inspired short rib cap Drinks get a tropical island-bend with a focus on pandan House Made will also soon open Baptist Street Rec Club to complement the ground floor venue LuMi Dining’s talented Federico Zanellato is also behind pizzeria and aperitivo spot Regina La Pizzeria; and Gelato Messina is also scooping up with a new store you’ll also find Saardé (a swish homewares and perfume house) and The Parlour Room (a beauty salon); plus an expansive Harris Farm Market And Wunderlich Lane’s centrepiece – a new The Eve hotel and its two restaurants operated by Liquid and Larder – will open in February To celebrate Wunderlich Lane’s opening, we are hosting an exclusive one night only reader dinner with SilverSea Cruises at Olympus. Get your tickets here wunderlichlane.com Something big, bold and extremely fun just landed in the historic bank building on the corner of Baptist and Cleveland Streets. Meet Island Radio, the first of four attractions at Redfern’s new $500 million dining and lifestyle precinct, Wunderlich Lane with a Baptist Street Rec Club opening upstairs early next year the team says it’s absolutely House Made’s most “colourful” venue yet “We wanted to push the boat out a little bit and do something different.” Says House Made’s Head of Beverage which takes cues from the tropical islands of Malaysia is split into two distinct sections: a relaxed noodle bar up front and a pumping “eating house” out the back “Most of the dishes aren’t super traditional We’re using more Western techniques,” says executive chef Andrianto “Andy” Wirya “But there’s a lot inspired by the flavours or the concepts of the four countries.” the noodle bar is designed for a good time It’s perfect for a quick bite and bev before hitting the town Think steaming hot bowls of laksa with king prawns and pork wontons stuff that’s great for when you don’t feel like sharing the bar’s burgundy tones turn into coastal blues and bright oranges – the official sign that you’ve entered eating-house territory starting with snacks such as satay skewers threaded with LP’s smoked ox tongue and Wirya’s spin on steak tartare – where raw beef is stuffed into Indian panipuri along with a spoonful of chilled rawon brodo broth Hits from the noodle bar can also be ordered here – but you’d be wise to save stomach space for Wirya’s larger-format protein dishes “It’s one of my favourites but it takes a long time,” laughs Wirya a DJ spins records from a booth overlooking the dining room on weekends a 12-seat private dining room upstairs comes with its own karaoke room for post-dinner singalongs Island Radio serves resort-style cocktails “with a twist” who spent 18 months perfecting the Singapore Sling at that country's iconic Raffles Hotel does a clarified version which sees the classic cocktail milk-washed and batched to impart a creamier mouthfeel than the OG you know Island Radio is inspired by the concept of “future desa” (desa being the Indonesian word for a village community in Java And with the imminent arrival of Baptist Street Rec Club upstairs the community is about to get a whole lot bigger Corner of Cleveland & Baptist Streets, Redfern