Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Andrew Collis

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Community, food and service

REDFERN: Cafe Dreaming, established in 2022, is a First Nations-owned business. Located on the corner of Renwick and Redfern streets, opposite the bank, the...

‘Lonnie Holley’

Lonnie Holley knows ...

‘Make a Drawing’

Now make a drawing ...

Swifties in a spin

Established in 2007, Record Store Day (RSD) is an annual event held on the third Saturday in April to “celebrate the culture of the...

Remembering Father Bob

I remember when Father Bob Maguire (1934-2023) came to Sydney in 2010. He was the after-dinner speaker at Buon Gusto Italian restaurant in Darlington,...

‘Angry Man’

Bandana, crossbones, top hat ...

In line for fine threads

Established in 2009, ClothesLine Incorporated distributes donated clothing directly to those who need it most. The organisation supports homeless and disadvantaged people by providing...

Vale Ashley Montabello (1990-2023)

Ashley Anne-Maree Montabello was a kind person. Whenever we met – for lunch or coffee at Barn Doors Café on Redfern Street, with carers...

‘Human Tears’

We click, scroll and swipe ...

Dalara Williams announced as Balnaves Fellow

Belvoir has announced Gumbaynggirr and Wiradjuri actor and creative Dalara Williams as the 2022 Balnaves Foundation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Fellow. The Balnaves Fellowship...

‘For God so loved the world …’

Dedicated to Rainbow Christians Together … in support of the Queer Faces of Faith photographic exhibition (at Pitt Street Uniting Church until March 31,...

‘My Father Plays Piano’

Tiny cassette deck ...

‘Long Road’

Hair to hide your ears, heavy guitar in one hand ...

Yabun – enjoyment for everyone

The musical line-up at the Yabun Festival at Victoria Park, Broadway, on January 26, was outstanding.

Kamahl’s fight for equality and justice

Andrew Collis recently caught up with Malaysian-born Tamil-Australian recording artist Kandiah Kamalesvaran AM, better known by his stage name Kamahl. Kamahl sings love songs and ballads, recites the Gettysburg Address, and is one of the great stars of Australian music.

To re-orient our lives

Late last year, I was admitted to RPA Hospital for treatment to allay oral pain and fever. I was in some distress – and...

‘Black Coffee’

Turkish bread with olive oil ...

‘Mountains Felled and Valleys Raised’

Mountains felled and valleys raised ...

‘Balcony’

He sits out on the balcony ...

‘Ethical expressions’ Artist Profile: Danielle Joy Golding

The photos in Bernadette Smith's exhibition Light Interactions at Ironbark gallery in Strathfield are of light waves interacting within heritage glass at close range revealing an “aurora-like display”.

Street bunting, beats and beads

It wasn’t raining on Saturday, October 22. Well, maybe just a little. Between Regent and Chalmers streets, closed to traffic for the day, Redfern Street sparkled.

Reshaping questions of faith

The Season of Creation is a period of prayer and reflection inviting renewed commitment to the world around us. This year’s themes (September 4-25) focused on Oceans, Flora and Fauna, Storms and the Cosmos.

Reclaiming wisdom of the Sabbath

For many Christians, Sabbath observance seems odd or optional – a matter of personal spirituality or something we do, somehow, on Sunday rather than...

Saving soles for over 60 years

Roger’s Shoe Repairs in Redfern has been saving soles for over 60 years. “Go to Roger’s!” one repeat customer urges. “He can fix just about anything – soles, toes, heels, straps, elastic gussets – fixing a favourite pair of shoes is so much better than buying new ones.”

‘No matter where you are in life you can make progress’

Mohsen Lack is a full-time duty manager at the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) in Redfern. He has been on staff at the...

A model of prayer and life

There are three versions of the “Lord’s Prayer” in the New Testament and early Christian tradition. The shortest version comes from Luke’s gospel. An...

‘Making music with my brothers’

Willy J, Olz and the Chaza are three rappers making fresh new music with power and personality – multi-layered and percussive. The SSH was...

Mickey’s Fruit & Veg – growing a business

Mickey’s Wholesale Fruit & Veg in Redfern, is a healthy eating hub and supplier of fresh produce to dozens of local cafés and restaurants – from Redfern to Bondi, Marrickville and Circular Quay. Hard-working owner Michael Cuomo took time to answer a few questions.

Building trust and respect

The Rev. Dr Matt Wilcoxen has been rector at St John’s Anglican Church for a year now and he says, “What’s most important is loving the people, building trust and respect”.

Coffee, cakes and more at the people’s café

GLEBE: There’s a warm welcome for everyone at Le Petit Tarte. Patrons are greeted with a smile and invitation to stay for coffee and...

Palm Sunday – ‘justice and freedom for refugees’

The Australian Refugee Action Network (ARAN) took a leading role in the Palm Sunday rally at Belmore Park, Haymarket, on April 10. The theme...

Singing together – Sydney Street Choir marks 20 years

The Sydney Street Choir celebrated its 20th anniversary on Wednesday March 16 with a special concert in Martin Place. The two-hour performance was spirited and...

Waterloo South – for the local community?

WATERLOO: Last month, the NSW government’s redevelopment proposal for Waterloo South was placed on exhibition (until April 29). Since the redevelopment was first announced in...

Eden Garden – community consultation

Established in the 1980s, Eden Community Garden at South Sydney Uniting Church has a proud history of providing a safe space for gardening and...

Introducing Nauha Dabboussy

Nauha Dabboussy will present a selection of original works at the Orchard Gallery in Waterloo from May 28 to June 30. Her work includes bright-lit landscapes in oils and watercolour (European and Australian scenes) and richly textured still lifes, nudes and portraits.

Return to the world

What is the message of Easter? We might approach the question with appreciation of the gospels as responses to trauma. The story of Jesus embodies...

Remembering Terry (1970-2021)

The memorial service for Terry James Irving (17/6/1970–10/6/2021) at the Park Café on Chalmers, February 15, included spoken and musical tributes, tears and laughter. Those who knew him best remember a proud Bundjalung man, fiercely loyal, quick-witted – a lover of animals, music and painting.

Let us keep a holy Lent

In a recent small group discussion at South Sydney Uniting Church, participants considered ways we might practise our Lenten disciplines together.

‘Feathers In the Clay’

I learned how not to quit, not to shirk ...

Yabun – in person and online

This year marked the 20th anniversary of Yabun (“song with a beat”), the largest one-day celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in Australia.

Shine a light on inner-city life

Redfern-based duo Boy Torch will join Youth Group’s Toby Martin for Local Stories Live on Saturday December 11. The online concert, a fundraiser for the South Sydney Herald, promises original song-writing and spirited performances in celebration of diverse and resilient community.

‘Banjo Moon’

Banjo moon, stranger moon ...

‘Out There’

When I’m out there ...

Buzz builds (again) for cartoon show – opening December 1!

The hotly anticipated SSH Cartoon Show, postponed for months due to stay-at-home health orders, has been rescheduled and will open on Wednesday December 1, from 5pm. Don't miss it!

Priest and poet, baker, neighbour

Born in Gippsland, Anglican friar Noel Jeffs studied theology at St Barnabas College in Adelaide. The Sisters of the Anglican Community of the Holy...

Blak & Blu – it’s happening

Entries are now closed for the Blak & Blu pen on paper art prize, to be awarded at the Orchard Gallery in Waterloo on December 11 (the exhibition was originally planned to open September 11).

How to draw – online tutorials

Due to Covid lockdown the SSH Cartoon Show opening has been postponed (date TBA), and the exhibition extended indefinitely.

Youth opera company for social justice

The Cooperative’s performances of Puccini’s Tosca at Pitt Street Uniting Church on June 17 and 19 drew large audiences.

Support for pets and people

WATERLOO: Following the cancellation of the event last year (due to public health orders in response to Covid-19), it was wonderful to see the...

Creativity at the centre of our neighbourhood

WATERLOO: On May 15 the Orchard Gallery at South Sydney Uniting Church hosted its first in-person opening in more than 12 months. The COLLAB...