Surry Hills and Redfern News

07/04/2026

30 YEARS. STILL STANDING. 👠

Pelle has been on William Street since 1996 — and hasn’t missed a step.

Sydney’s first consignment store of curated, preloved luxury designer shoes, bags & accessories is marking three decades in the same spot, outlasting retail shake-ups, rising rents and the shift online.

Describe your favourite purchase at Pelle and tag someone someone who can't resist a good find.

Story on SURRY HILLS NEWS. Details below 👇

03/04/2026

24-hour Hollywood Quarter in Surry Hills? 👀🌙

The Hollywood Quarter is now in the mix for Sydney’s proposed late-night overhaul — meaning longer trading hours and even potential 24-hour venues in parts of Surry Hills.

We’re talking Campbell and Commonwealth Streets, plus Foster Street (ranked among the coolest streets in the world 🌍), bars, restaurants, culture… possibly, parts of a city that doesn’t switch off.

⚠️ This is still a proposal, not a done deal. Potentially, it could be one of the biggest shake-ups to Sydney nightlife in years, with around 5,000 businesses set to benefit across select CBD areas.

Read more on SURRY HILLS NEWS. Link below👇

📸 Hollywood Quarter/Hollywood Hotel

25/03/2026

FROM TRACK TO CAR PARK?

More than 500,000 people have visited Hyper Karting since 2021 — and now it’s fighting to stay open.

Either way, people are driving there. To park… or to have fun.

Which one are you choosing?

Read more on SURRY HILLS NEWS. Link below👇


📷 Hyper Karting

17/03/2026

Formula One cars racing around Sydney Harbour? 🏎️
The idea is being floated as Middle East race schedules face uncertainty.

Full story on SURRY HILLS NEWS. Link in comments👇

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11/03/2026

Chargrill Charlie’s is now open in Redfern, but the charcoal-chicken chain’s plans to have al fresco dining facilities has hit a snag along the way.

Read more on REDFERN NEWS
https://redfernnews.com.au/new-chargrill-charlies-lands-on-redfern-st-despite-outdoor-dining-bid-being-knocked-back/

Chargrill Charlie's has officially opened in Redfern, but the charcoal-chicken chain's plans to dine al fresco hit a snag.

09/03/2026

The Captain Cook Hotel on Flinders Street in Paddington has reopened under new ownership after a heritage-led renovation that strips the 142-year-old pub of its gaming machines entirely, replaces the former pokies room with a Roman pizza kitchen, and transforms the laneway alongside it into one of the neighbourhood’s most inviting outdoor dining spaces.

Read more on SURRY HILLS NEWS
https://surryhillsnews.com.au/paddingtons-captain-cook-hotel-reopens-without-pokies-with-roman-pizza-and-a-beer-garden/

The Captain Cook Hotel in Paddington reopens under Bird and Bear with no pokies, a Roman pizza kitchen in the former gaming room and a new dog-friendly beer garden on Josephson Lane.

05/03/2026

A 90-minute International Women’s Day harbour cruise departing Aquarium Wharf, Darling Harbour tomorrow will bring together world-record adventurers, leading marine scientists, and elite athletes for conversations on ocean restoration, climate action and the intersection of sport and advocacy.

Read more on SURRY HILLS NEWS
https://surryhillsnews.com.au/international-womens-day-harbour-cruise-brings-world-record-holders-and-ocean-scientists-to-darling-harbour/

A Women Making Waves International Women's Day harbour cruise departs Darling Harbour on 6 March 2026, featuring world-record sailors, leading marine scientists and elite athletes as part of the Ocean Lovers Festival.

02/03/2026

Affordable housing has become a central issue in a proposed $96 million redevelopment of the former Verona Cinema site in Paddington, where plans outline 14 designated affordable units to replace an existing block of 27 dwellings. Tell us what you think about this here.

Read more on SURRY HILLS NEWS
https://surryhillsnews.com.au/affordable-housing-at-centre-of-96m-paddington-redevelopment-proposal/

Affordable housing is central to the $96m Paddington redevelopment, replacing 27 dwellings with 14 discounted units under the proposed scheme.

26/02/2026

A new road planned through Erskineville is drawing strong community pushback as the Ashmore precinct development progresses, with some people warning it could increase local traffic while others say the link is needed to support access for those who travel by car. Tell us what you think about this here.

Read more on REDFERN NEWS
https://redfernnews.com.au/update-on-erskineville-road-plans-as-ashmore-precinct-develops/

Plans for a new road connection in Erskineville are progressing as part of the Ashmore precinct development, with community feedback and discussion underway.

23/02/2026

Supporters are turning everyday steps into donations for Aboriginal education, with Mob on the Move, a month-long community walking challenge inviting families, schools and businesses to set movement goals and track their kilometres, while raising funds for Redfern Jarjum College.

Read more on REDFERN NEWS
https://redfernnews.com.au/redfern-community-steps-up-for-aboriginal-education-in-mob-on-the-move-challenge/

Redfern’s Mob on the Move walking challenge raises funds for Redfern Jarjum College, supporting bus service, food, uniforms and student support.

19/02/2026

The South Sydney Rabbitohs will be hosting a series of junior representative matches and senior pathway trial games at Redfern Oval, drawing players, families and supporters to the club’s spiritual home for a weekend of development rugby league action.

Read more on REDFERN NEWS
https://redfernnews.com.au/rabbitohs-bring-junior-stars-and-senior-trials-to-redfern-oval/

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South Sydney Rabbitohs host junior representative games and senior trials at Redfern Oval, showcasing rising rugby league talent for the local community.

17/02/2026

Cyclists taking the route from Sydney’s inner west to the City say the shared bike path outside the new Sydney Fish Market on Bridge Road creates dangerous conflicts between riders and pedestrians, with many calling the design a “nightmare” for commuters. Tell us what you think about this here.

Read more on SURRY HILLS NEWS
https://surryhillsnews.com.au/sydney-fish-market-bike-path-sparks-safety-concerns-among-cyclists-and-commuters/

Cyclists call shared bike path at Sydney Fish Market on Bridge Road dangerous, saying design creates conflicts between hundreds of daily riders and pedestrians.