On 16 April, the Paddington Society, in partnership with Paddington Library and Woollahra Council, hosted a talk by Mark Skelsey on his recently published book, Views To Die For. Mark Skelsey speaking at the Paddington Library, 16 April, 2026 The book explores two questions: how did a 1970s plan[...]

Updated 15th April 2026 Management of Defence Estate Assets Senate Enquiry As earlier reported, in February the Federal Minister of Defence announced the potential divestment and sale of extensive Defence assets, including the Victoria Barracks in Paddington. On March 11, the Australian Parliamentary Senate referred the Management of Defence Estate[...]

An Interview with Grahame Bond Paddington resident Grahame John Bond AM (born 21 November 1943) is an Australian actor, writer, director, musician and composer, known for his many characters including Aunty Jack and The Ancient One in the first two seasons of the Beastmaster. Judy from the Society recently caught[...]

Update 26 March 2026 The Society, Woollahra Council and community members are aware of the previous planning proposal submitted during 2024 by the same applicant for 8-10 New McLean Street. This sought to increase the maximum building height standard to RL 110.0 and increase the Floor Space Ratio (FSR) over[...]

Update March 17th 2026 The exhibition period has now closed and the Department has made all submissions available on the Major Projects Website. The Department has also asked the Applicant to prepare a response to the issues raised by May 6th 2026. Of the 376 submissions listed, over 330 are[...]

About the New Approach to Strategic Planning The NSW Government recently exhibited the Discussion Paper "A New Approach to Strategic Planning" that sets out a proposed three‑tiered planning framework for NSW - State, Region and Local, to make the planning system easier to understand and more consistent across the state.[...]

Update: 20 February 2026 Keep up to date with feedback from Woollahra Municipal Council addressing their Affordable Housing Policy and outlining their opposition to the NSW Government’s Low and Mid-Rise Housing Reforms. Also their response to the Minns Labor Governments plans to redevelop the abandoned Woollahra Railway Station. Update: 30[...]

An application for a State Significant Development has been formally lodged for 13-17 Oxford Street and 2 Verona Street, Paddington 2021. The proposal is for a mixed-use development with some infill affordable housing, while including the demolition of existing structures and retaining the two storey façade at 17 Oxford Street.[...]