Surry Hills and Redfern News

🏙️ A 33-storey hotel is starting to take shape on one of Sydney’s tightest development sites.

Dubbed a “pencil tower,” the Haymarket project has a Pitt Street frontage of just 6.4 metres — an unusually narrow site for a tower of this scale.

After years of planning, early construction works have now commenced. See how architects plan to fit 33 storeys onto the site.

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🏁 Greyhound racing at Wentworth Park will end on 16 October, closing the book on almost a century at the Glebe track.

The departure clears the way for a major transformation of the site, with plans for public green space, sports fields, a playground and walking and cycling paths.

And the historic track is set to go out with one of its biggest races.

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Wentworth Park Greyhound Racing To End As Glebe Site Moves Towards Redevelopment - Surry Hills News Almost a century of greyhound racing at Wentworth Park will end on 16 October as the Glebe site prepares for its transition to public open space.

Demolition is progressing at Waterloo South, months after residents and supporters tried to stop fencing around homes marked for removal. At the same time, attention is turning to another major change: who will manage area once the ageing estate has been replaced.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/waterloo-south-enters-new-phase-as-community-housing-providers-step-in/

Waterloo South Enters New Phase as Community Housing Providers Step In - Redfern News Demolition advances at Waterloo South as community housing providers prepare to manage social and affordable homes in the renewed Sydney estate precincts.

🎬 Paddington’s iconic Verona Cinema site is officially set for a $97-million transformation.

The approved redevelopment will bring the cinema back to Oxford Street, alongside 64 new homes, shops and a boutique bar — while preserving and restoring the historic brick facade locals know.

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/redevelopment-of-paddingtons-verona-site-approved-as-oxford-street-revitalisation-gathers-pace/

Redevelopment of Paddington’s Verona Site Approved as Oxford Street Revitalisation Gathers Pace - Surry Hills News Verona Cinema’s $97m revival brings 64 homes and four new screens to Oxford Street, but its affordable rental benefit faces closer scrutiny across Sydney.

🚪 Another shake-up at Wunderlich Lane.

Two high-profile venues are set to close as the $500 million Redfern precinct continues to reshape its dining scene.

👇 What's your take on Wunderlich Lane? Tell us below.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/can-500m-wunderlich-lane-win-loyal-patrons-major-venue-closures-force-precinct-pivot/

Can $500M Wunderlich Lane Win Loyal Patrons? Major Venue Closures Force Precinct Pivot - Redfern News Wunderlich Lane faces major operator changes as Liquid & Larder steps back and The Apollo Group moves to reshape two prominent Redfern hospitality spaces.

Did you know that seniors now outnumber children and teenagers in both Surry Hills and Darlinghurst? 👵👴

New ABS figures show people aged 65 and over now outnumber residents under 20 in both suburbs—a complete turnaround from the early 2000s. Despite population growth, the number of young people has fallen while the senior population has continued to rise.

Have you noticed this change in your neighbourhood?

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🚗❌🌱 This isn't a car park anymore. It's a farm.
Hidden beneath Barangaroo, an underground commercial farm is growing fresh produce for Sydney restaurants—without paddocks or even soil.

For one week only, you'll be able to go behind the scenes during National Science Week in August.

👉 Find out how it works.
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The Hydroponic Farm Under Barangaroo’s Office Towers - Surry Hills News Inside a Barangaroo car park, Urban Green Sydney uses hydroponics, LED lights and coconut coir to grow microgreens for nearby restaurants.

McDonald’s is continuing its bid to open a restaurant near Redfern Station and has proposed to cut its trading hours as part of an appeal on the disapproval of its development application.

The amended proposal also includes updated retention of heritage features, new bicycle parking, and a redesigned waste area. A new crime prevention report also details the reduced trading hours, proposed CCTV installation, lighting, staff controls and a redesigned entrance.

👍 or 👎 Do you support the proposed redevelopment? Tell us why in the comments.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/mcdonalds-appeals-refusal-of-redfern-restaurant-plan/

McDonald’s Appeals Refusal of Redfern Restaurant Plan - Redfern News McDonald’s is continuing its bid to open a restaurant near Redfern Station and has proposed to cut its trading hours, as part of an appeal on the disapproval of its development application.

Community members and heritage advocates are calling for the preservation of a landmark mural at the former Sydney Fish Market, arguing the artwork should be saved before redevelopment of the Blackwattle Bay site begins. Created by artist Keith Howland in 1990, the ceramic mural has overlooked the fish market for more than three decades.

There are plans to transform the former market precinct into a new residential neighbourhood that will include more than 1,500 homes.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/campaign-seeks-to-preserve-iconic-fish-market-mural-as-blackwattle-bay-project-advances/

Campaign Seeks to Preserve Iconic Fish Market Mural as Blackwattle Bay Project Advances - Redfern News Community members and heritage advocates are calling for the preservation of a landmark mural at the former Sydney Fish Market.

🚴 Glebe's upgraded Bridge Road cycleway is now complete.

The new 1.2-kilometre route provides a safer connection between the Inner West, the CBD and the new Sydney Fish Market. It replaces the pop-up cycleway trial introduced in 2021, with cycling trips along the route having doubled over the following three years.

💬 Have you used the new cycleway yet? What do you think?

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https://redfernnews.com.au/new-bridge-road-cycleway-delivers-safer-ride-between-glebe-and-the-city/

New Bridge Road Cycleway Delivers Safer Ride Between Glebe and the City - Redfern News The upgraded 1.2km Bridge Road cycleway in Glebe has been completed, delivering safer separated bike lanes, two new pedestrian crossings and a resurfaced road for inner west riders.