Neighbourhood Tales

POPPI’S PLACE ELIZABEH BAY LOOP

Kaliopi Alexandrides, also known as Poppi to her friends and family, has led an intriguing, productive and adventurous life. She...

POPPI’S PLACE ELIZABEH BAY LOOP

15 Sep 2022

Becker Minty

Jason Minty, founder and Proprietor of Becker Minty is in heaven. He lives and breathes the art of the exquisite,...

Becker Minty

8 Sep 2022

HIDDEN ARCHAEOLOGY IN WILLIAM STREET

In the basement of Paramount Apartments, 30 William Street, is a dark underground secret. When William Street was no...

HIDDEN ARCHAEOLOGY IN WILLIAM STREET

1 Sep 2022

ANTIQUES ART DESIGN

Gowrie Gate building CNR Macleay and Orwell Streets Potts  Point Potts Point is a lively and energetic suburb, seemingly always on...

ANTIQUES ART DESIGN

18 Aug 2022

Kings Cross Wayside Chapel Op Shop

Under their banner of “Love Over Hate” the Wayside Chapel, 31 Hughes Street, Potts Point, provides unconditional love, care and support...

Kings Cross Wayside Chapel Op Shop

11 Aug 2022

GREG NATALE, WORLD-CLASS TASTEMAKER INSPIRED TO DECORATE

“I knew I wanted to be an interior decorator when I was ten years old“ says Greg Natale, adding ”I...

GREG NATALE, WORLD-CLASS TASTEMAKER INSPIRED TO DECORATE

4 Aug 2022

COMMUNICATIONS A KEY TO SUCCESS

  Our postal service has been a key criterion in enabling the success of businesses, none more so than the communications...

COMMUNICATIONS A KEY TO SUCCESS

2 Jun 2022

OPEN WIDE COME INSIDE ….

"Reading maketh the full person" said William Shakespeare. It's an idea that has been adopted by Sydney Council for the 2011...

OPEN WIDE COME INSIDE ….

19 May 2022

POET LAUREATE AUTUMNAL OFFERING

“I am a poet and boy, do I know it,” may have been a cliché spoken as a child. But Luke...

POET LAUREATE AUTUMNAL OFFERING

28 Apr 2022

CHAINS OF OFFICE

The astute observer may notice something unusual outside 52 Darlinghurst Road, Kings Cross. Council’s London Plane tree is encrusted with...

CHAINS OF OFFICE

21 Apr 2022

MR MINTY’S, POTTS POINT

‘Sculpture is an art form that makes us think,” Sir Antony Gormley, one of the world’s leading experts says. It is a...

MR MINTY’S, POTTS POINT

13 Jan 2022

OUR LOCAL CRACKS AND CREVICES

The word flâneur derives from the Old Norse verb flana, 'to wander with no purpose'. The terms of flânerie date...

OUR LOCAL CRACKS AND CREVICES

23 Sep 2021

An Opportunity Not To Be Missed

The new Kings Cross Community Centre Opportunity (Op) shop opened last week at 117A Macleay Street opposite the Fitzroy Gardens.  Items...

An Opportunity Not To Be Missed

1 Jul 2021

DUST TO DUST, ASHES TO ASHES, TRASH TO TREASURE

Monsieur Stephane Fodor and his business partner, Donna, revel in vintage and eclectic items. In their micro store, named DUST,...

DUST TO DUST, ASHES TO ASHES, TRASH TO TREASURE

17 Jun 2021

OUR MOUNTED POLICE – A QUIET PRESENCE

Photo credit: NSW Police Force   At certain times of the day and night something quaint, even antique, happens in our 2011...

OUR MOUNTED POLICE – A QUIET PRESENCE

31 Mar 2021

The Cross Art + Books, 33 Roslyn Street, Kings Cross

For Gavin Harris, book is not a four-letter word. Books provide his raison d'être; the reason be gets up in the...

The Cross Art + Books, 33 Roslyn Street, Kings Cross

14 Jan 2021

The Eyes Have It

Macleay Optics at 107D Macleay Street is a Potts Point institution. It has been owned and operated by Maryanne Dajkovich...

The Eyes Have It

19 Nov 2020

A Flourishing Florilegium

The 2011 postcode area has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to flora. Research shows the value of a...

A Flourishing Florilegium

12 Nov 2020

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

Many inner-city buildings, particularly apartment buildings, have specific names, not just street numbers, unlike many suburban homes. This practice probably originates...

WHAT’S IN A NAME?

20 Aug 2020

Birtley Towers – the genius of the place

Apartment 86/8 Birtley Towers, Birtley Place, Elizabeth Bay, is for sale though Penny Timothy and Greg McKinley. See  https://www.rwebay.com.au/5729402/ Being a top floor...

Birtley Towers – the genius of the place

13 Aug 2020