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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.

15/07/2025

Porkfat, a small, critically acclaimed Haymarket Thai restaurant is now managing newfound global attention after being prominently featured in an episode of the Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, where host Phil Rosenthal travelled to Sydney and praised the establishment as one of the best Thai venues he had ever visited.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/haymarket-restaurant-sees-surge-in-popularity-after-netflix-feature/

A small, critically acclaimed Haymarket Thai restaurant is now managing newfound global attention after being prominently featured on the latest season of a popular international food show on Netflix.

11/07/2025

A major new film studio is on the way to ease pressure on Sydney’s sole major film studio in Moore Park, with plans underway for a second large-scale production facility to meet rising demand in Australia’s booming screen sector.

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/new-major-film-studio-planned-to-ease-pressure-on-moore-park-film-hub/

Sydney’s sole major film studio at Moore Park is set to get some long-awaited company, with plans underway for a second production facility.

09/07/2025

Redfern-raised basketball player Biwali Bayles is preparing to represent the New York Knicks at the NBA Summer League, continuing his sporting journey from inner-city Sydney to the USA.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/from-redfern-to-the-knicks-bayles-pursues-nba-dream/

Redfern-raised basketballer Biwali Bayles joins the New York Knicks for NBA Summer League, continuing his sporting journey from Sydney to the United States.

04/07/2025

The long-silent Eveleigh Railway Yards could soon swap steam for studio lights under a proposal to convert part of the heritage site into a modern film-production complex alongside hundreds of new homes.

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https://redfernnews.com.au/historic-eveleigh-railway-yards-earmarked-for-film-studio-and-housing/

A $100 million commitment could see the historic Eveleigh railway yards in Redfern, a site central to Australia’s industrial heritage, transformed into a major film studio complex that includes desperately needed affordable housing. Read: $59-M Mixed-Use Precinct Proposed in Redfern A New Vision f...

01/07/2025

Heads up! (Or should we say, bottoms up?) A new era of socialising is brewing in Paddington, as the historic Paddington Town Hall prepares to host Australia’s inaugural expo dedicated exclusively to no- and low-alcohol adult beverages later this year.

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/paddington-prepares-for-australias-first-no-alcohol-drinks-revolution/

Get ready, Sydney! A new era of socialising is brewing right here in Paddington, as the historic Paddington Town Hall prepares to host Australia's inaugural expo dedicated exclusively to no- and low-alcohol adult beverages.

27/06/2025

Did you know that Wimbo Park just received an Award of Excellence at the 2025 NSW Landscape Architecture Awards? After a recent expansion, the park now functions as a public open space and connects the urban area of Surry Hills with regional parklands, including Moore and Centennial Parks.

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https://surryhillsnews.com.au/wimbo-park-in-surry-hills-recognised-at-nsw-design-awards/

Wimbo Park in Surry Hills has earned top recognition at the 2025 NSW Landscape Architecture Awards for its ecological design and community integration.

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