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22/08/2025

Four years after being rescued, an Afghan Hound named Blondie became the face of LOVEDOG, spending her days greeting customers at hew owner's small pet boutique in Surry Hills, while modelling for Vogue and other brands on the side. Now she’s a finalist in a national office dog competition, strutting her stuff to Australia.

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/surry-hills-shop-dog-blondie-reaches-national-finals/

Surry Hills’ shop dog Blondie, a rescued Afghan Hound and LOVEDOG ambassador, makes the 2025 OZTOPDOG finals as locals rally behind the People’s Choice vote.

21/08/2025

Chinatown Sydney is entering a new chapter as the city moves ahead with a multi-million-dollar upgrade of Dixon Street in Haymarket, aiming to protect its heritage and bring fresh life to one of Sydney’s most recognisable cultural hubs.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/chinatown-sydney-in-haymarket-begins-44-million-revitalisation/

Chinatown Sydney in Haymarket begins a $44M revitalisation, restoring heritage features and upgrading Dixon Street to support community life and events.

19/08/2025

Australia’s first 25hours Hotel will open in September on Oxford Street, transforming a heritage-listed site into a 109-room boutique property, where Paddington, Surry Hills, Darlinghurst, Kings Cross, and Moore Park intersect.

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/heritage-oxford-street-site-revived-as-25hours-hotel-the-olympia/

Australia’s first 25hours Hotel opens near Surry Hills this September, turning a heritage site into a 109-room boutique property with four dining venues.

14/08/2025

The Reg Richardson AO Training & Learning Centre has officially opened at Redfern Oval, featuring a high-performance gym and training facilities for training future Rabbitohs players, plus a new education hub where students can participate in TAFE-accredited programs through the Rabbitohs Institute.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/training-and-learning-centre-opens-at-redfern-oval/

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The Reg Richardson AO Training & Learning Centre opens at Redfern Oval, offering education and sports training through TAFE NSW and the Rabbitohs Institute.

11/08/2025

Savers Camperdown has opened its first-ever, three-level megastore on Paramatta Road, a sprawling 2,000-sqm space brimming with a curated mix of preloved goods.

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surryhillsnews.com.au/savers-camperdown-to-open-massive-vintage-superstore-on-parramatta-road/

Thrift lovers in Sydney’s Inner West are in for a major treat as Savers Camperdown prepares to throw open its doors.

08/08/2025

While food trends often reward speed and shortcuts, Myra Karakelle, owner of MLK Deli, hit pause last month and chose transparency over a quick fix when she decided to pull their viral Risky Brisket sandwich from the menu rather than serve meat that wasn't up to their standards. It was a bold and risky move but her honesty paid off beautifully, giving MLK Deli a reputation of being "a small business with big standards."

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/local-favourite-mlk-deli-draws-applause-after-bold-move/

MLK Deli in Surry Hills pulls its viral sandwich over quality concerns, what seemed like backlash turned into community praise for standing by its standards.

04/08/2025

Twenty years ago, 32-year-old Simon Knight from Redfern never made it to work his café shift in Newtown. Last seen on Crown St in Surry Hills, he seemingly vanished without a trace. Today, his family in Redfern is still seeking answers, and police have renewed their efforts to find out what happened, offering a $250,000 reward for any new information.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/redfern-family-still-waiting-after-20-years-as-search-for-missing-chef-continues/

Redfern chef Simon Knight vanished in 2005. NSW Police renew their appeal 20 years later, with a $250K reward and hopes for closure from his family.

01/08/2025

A large-scale, residential development aimed at addressing youth homelessness is moving forward in Surry Hills. Haven House South Dowling will deliver 19 supported bedrooms for vulnerable young people aged 16 to 24.

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/haven-house-south-dowling-supported-by-industry-in-surry-hills/

Haven House South Dowling in Surry Hills to deliver 19 youth bedrooms, with support from Mapei, Homes NSW, and property industry partners.

28/07/2025

Yerrabingin, an Indigenous-owned design practice, has been appointed to oversee the renewal of three interconnected neighbourhood parks, Redfern Community Centre Open Space, Yellomundee Park, and Hugo Street Reserve, locations closely linked to Redfern’s role in national Aboriginal cultural history.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/aboriginal-design-firm-to-oversee-green-upgrades-in-redfern/

Redfern’s neighbourhood parks are set for renewal, with Yerrabingin appointed to lead culturally guided upgrades across three key community spaces.

24/07/2025

Did you know that the Soup of Human Kindness, a volunteer-led food relief project in Erskineville is providing FREE meals, donated goods, and social connection through a community initiative run from a local café? Meals are prepared in the café’s commercial kitchen by chefs who are asylum seekers and refugees.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/community-meal-initiative-supports-locals-in-erskineville/

The Soup of Human Kindness delivers meals and goods weekly from Parliament on King, strengthening food relief efforts in Erskineville.

21/07/2025

A once-overlooked corner of Redfern has been transformed into a safer, more welcoming space for thousands of commuters, with a major streetscape upgrade now complete at the western entrance to Redfern Station.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/streetscape-transformation-makes-redfern-safer-and-greener/

Redfern’s western station entrance has been transformed with new trees, paving, lighting and bike-friendly links, improving daily commutes and local access.

18/07/2025

A humpback whale passing through Sydney CBD’s Circular Quay two days ago briefly halted ferry services during the morning commute as transport crews monitored its movements and managed harbour traffic to give it a wide berth and safe passage. Experts say the whale may may have been taking a detour from its usual migration path to tropical breeding grounds or towards Antarctic feeding areas.

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/ferry-delays-as-whale-passes-through-sydney-cbd-harbour/

A humpback whale passed through Sydney CBD’s Circular Quay, halting ferry services during peak commute hours as crews ensured the animal’s safe passage.

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