Life in Chippendale

So says the SMH.

The architect is Richard Johnson.

Here is the media release.

Abercrombie St's Mumbrella writes:
Deputy editor – MumbrellaMumbrella has turned two, and we plan to grow fast in 2011.We’re looking for an experienced journalist to become the fourth member of the Mumbrella editorial team.Mumbrella is Australia’s most visited website focused on the media and marketing industry, delivering around half a million page impressions per month. We also produce a daily email with more than 20,000 subscribers.Next year will see a redesign, a move closer to our sister title for the screen industry Encore and the launch of a major industry event.You will be working alongside a team that currently consists of Mumbrella’s editor Tim Burrowes, video producer Brooke Hemphill, and Georgina Pearson who handles production of our weekly audio podcast and daily email. You’ll also be working alongside Encore’s editor Miguel Gonzalez.We’re based in Chippendale in Sydney. The nearest pub’s a bit rubbish, but the coffee shops are good.You will be an experienced news journalist, used to writing fast, accurate copy. Hopefully you will be used to writing for specialised industry audiences. Experience writing about the media, marketing or entertainment industries will be a big advantage.Your primary focus will be news stories – anything from last night’s TV ratings, to a breaking ad campaign to people moves at a PR agency. If you already read Mumbrella, you’ll know we write about far more than just those things though.You’ll also be skilled with time management – able to deliver a consistent stream of copy while building and maintaining contacts.You’ll also be a contributor to our weekly podcast, and there will be opportunities to participate in our ever increasing video output.Chippendale, Sydney NSW 2008Focal AttractionsInterested?If you think you fit the bill, email a CV to tim at focalattractions dot com dot au before Christmas.

Central Courier writes about Keiko Matsui and her Pine St studio.


Keiko Matsui: Artist blossoms - Local News - News - Central via kwout

5pm to 10pm tonight, in Victoria Park. The event finishes with fireworks.

Everyone should be familiar with the public composting and verge gardening centered on Myrtle St.

Well on Monday night, the council voted to expand on these initiatives, turning the area into a sustainability demonstration zone with the guidance and support of Michael Mobbs.

The council minutes aren't yet online, but the agenda is. There's more detail in this report on The Fifth Estate.

At this stage, I'm not sure exactly what it involves. It guess it boils down who gets involved and what they value and are capable of achieving. But I would note two things:

• I'm doing some research to see if we can install microbat roosts in the neighborhood as part of this project
• Despite the wording in the council agenda and the report on The Fifth Estate, Michael tells me this potentially involves all of West Chippendale, bordered by Abercrombie St, Broadway, City Road and Cleveland St

All up, this is very exciting news.

SMH has the story.

Coming up at The Pine Street Centre.

That's the theme of a new exhibition at NG Gallery.

The Kensington St event will be called Index 2010.

Queen Street Studio, which has runs the Frasers Studio space on Kensington St in addition to its own studio and performance space on Queen St, is have an art auction fundraiser this Saturday. It's called SpaceAID 2010.

SpaceAID 2010 | Queen Street Studio’s auction fundraiser via kwout

This time from A Place A Day.

Michael has the news.

It looks like a new centre is opening on Broadway, where the car wash used to be. I wish them luck, but wonder if they'd find more customers if they set up closer to scenic routes.

Including the latest exhibition.

Looks like there's a fun new place to have coffee on Queen St. Cafe Dave has the news.

The Little Queen cafe, Chippendale — cafedave.net via kwout

...shoving flyers in your face when you try to cross the street, then please tell them. I did, and I'm hoping they eventually get the message.

Nice work Michael and friends.

Some eyesong for the heart : sustainablehouse.com.au via kwout

A hardware shop. And I reckon the vacant storefront on Broadway opposite Victoria Park would be the perfect place to put it.