A podcast of local history and stories of Sydney’s inner west
Episodes
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Dogs - dingoes to puppaccinos
Meet the original dog of the inner west, the dingo
What’s a Kangaroo Dog?
How did Australia's policy of poisoning dogs start here ?
Visit the world's first dog-friendly cafe and the three dogs of Newtown, and
Who is Maggie of Maggie's Rescue?
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Callan Park - the green asylum
Why was this spot chosen for a progressive, 19th century mental asylum?
How did ‘green therapy’ come and go?
What is the crocodile of Callan Park?
How does the community fight to keep it going ?
And how does the quality of our parks impact mental health?
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Street art of the inner west
How did a world-famous, graffiti health campaign start here?
Why is the inner west home to the most murals in Sydney?
What stencil inspired a top selling kids book?
How was its most iconic mural painted?
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Witches Houses of Annandale
How did fairytale mansions end up in the former working class suburb of Annandale?
How many survived 1960s development and who fought to save them?
What best selling YA book and school song did they inspire?
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The GreenWay - Sydney's urban green corridor
How was a 'creepy canal' transformed by the community and local councils?
How did the community fight to get it finished, with the help of a special hat?
How do people use the GreenWay, and why is it good for us?
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Reverse Garbage - creative reuse in Marrickville
Why did a bunch of schoolteachers start Australia’s first green social enterprise?
How are Reverse Garbage and Sydney Mardi Gras connected?
What are their weirdest and most popular donations?
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Trailer
Sydney, Australia is full of unique things.
So why does the Harbour hog all the icons?
Come to the inner west with host Bernie Hobbs and discover history and stories from the other side of Sydney.