The NSW Government Draft Heritage Strategy aims to ensure heritage is valued as an integral part of the culture and wellbeing of our communities and our sense of place. Heritage includes the places, objects and stories we have inherited from the past and want to protect for generations to come.[...]

19 Shadforth Street, Paddington c1959, J. Jonas [click to enlarge] When Jeffrey Jonas bought his property in Paddington in 1959 it was a very different place from the charming suburb it is today. “I’d ask my mates to visit my property after the pub closed,” Jeff recalls, “and even[...]

In 2023, the NSW Government made an election commitment to support music venues, trading hours and outdoor performance through a Cultural SEPP. The Night Time Economy Explanation of Intended Effect (EIE) proposed changes to the planning system to support more creative, hospitality and cultural uses contributing to the 24-hour economy.[...]

The City of Sydney have reviewed their heritage conservation areas. Proposed boundary changes aim to place sites in the most appropriate conservation area, correct mapping errors, remove buildings that detract from heritage significance and include more contributory buildings. There are currently 75 conservation areas within the Sydney. There are more[...]

Choosing the Right Paint: How Colour Shapes Paddington’s Heritage Streetscape In heritage suburbs like Paddington, paint isn't just a decorative choice it’s a vital tool in preserving the architectural integrity and visual harmony of the streetscape. Colour schemes play a powerful role in highlighting the features of historic buildings, unifying[...]

The many pedestrian users of the pathway and staircase at Trumper Park from the Glenmore Road playground leading to New McLean Street are delighted to have discovered that Woollahra Council’s upgrade works are nearing completion with some handrails yet to be installed. Scheduled to commence on 28 April with an[...]

An update for those in the community interested in the status of this significant landmark at the site of the former Royal Hospital for Women, 6-22 Young St, Paddington. Storm Event and Structural Damage Following a series of storm events and a lighting strike in early December 2024, the upper[...]

The Paddington Society and Woollahra Council formally recognise the valuable contribution Peter Poland OAM made to the preservation and protection of history and heritage in the Woollahra Local Government Area during his life, and the collaborative way in which he worked with Council and Council staff on many local history[...]