Surry Hills and Redfern News

05/08/2026

🚪 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/

Wunderlich Lane faces major operator changes as Liquid & Larder steps back and The Apollo Group moves to reshape two prominent Redfern hospitality spaces.

30/07/2026

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?

Find out more on SURRY HILLS & REDFERN NEWS. Link in the comments below👇

23/07/2026

🚗❌🌱 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.
Read more on SURRY HILLS NEWS

https://surryhillsnews.com.au/the-hydroponic-farm-under-barangaroos-office-towers/
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Inside a Barangaroo car park, Urban Green Sydney uses hydroponics, LED lights and coconut coir to grow microgreens for nearby restaurants.

20/07/2026

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.

Read more on REDFERN NEWS
https://redfernnews.com.au/mcdonalds-appeals-refusal-of-redfern-restaurant-plan/

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.

16/07/2026

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.

Tell us what you think about this here.

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

Community members and heritage advocates are calling for the preservation of a landmark mural at the former Sydney Fish Market.

13/07/2026

🚴 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?

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

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.

06/07/2026

⛵ Twenty-year-old Surry Hills local Austin Cross and sailing partner Sophie Jackson are heading to Japan for the 470 Asian Championships and 470 World Championships as they continue their campaign to represent Australia at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The pair are currently Australia's top-ranked 470 crew in the race for Olympic selection.

🇦🇺 Wishing Austin and Sophie fair winds as they take on two of the biggest regattas of their journey.

Read more on SURRY HILLS NEWS
https://surryhillsnews.com.au/surry-hills-to-the-olympics-austin-cross-takes-the-next-step-toward-la-2028/

Young sailor prepares for two major championships in Japan as he pursues Australia’s pathway to the 2028 Olympic Games.

29/06/2026

🌳 Sydney's "front door" is finally getting a makeover.

After residents called for better lighting, safer pathways and improved sightlines, Belmore Park opposite Central Station is set for a major renewal with more green space, seating and event spaces. Construction is expected to begin in 2028 following further design work.

👍 Love the plans, or think they could do more? Tell us below.

Read more on REDFERN NEWS
https://redfernnews.com.au/sydneys-front-door-to-central-is-finally-getting-the-renewal-its-needed-for-years/

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Belmore Park's concept design for renewal has been endorsed, bringing better lighting, larger lawns, new garden beds and an amphitheatre space to the park opposite Central Station, with construction expected in 2028.

16/06/2026

🔬 In a Darlinghurst lab, scientists captured a remarkable sight: immune cells surrounding and engulfing live melanoma cells.

The discovery by researchers from the Garvan Institute and UNSW Sydney highlights a previously overlooked group of immune cells that may help slow tumour growth.

The finding is particularly significant in Australia, where almost 20,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma each year and about 1,300 die from the disease.

👇 Tell us what you think about this here and find out more on Surry Hills News.

https://surryhillsnews.com.au/darlinghurst-scientists-capture-hidden-immune-cells-attacking-melanoma/

09/06/2026

Did you know that Surry Hills Village has been shortlisted in the commercial architecture; residential architecture –multiple housing; and urban design categories of the 2026 NSW Architecture Awards? The former supermarket and warehouse site is now a thriving mixed-use precinct.

Find out more on SURRY HILLS NEWS
https://surryhillsnews.com.au/surry-hills-village-gains-nsw-architecture-awards-shortlist-recognition/

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Surry Hills Village is shortlisted across NSW Architecture Awards categories, recognising its housing, retail, heritage and landscape-led design.