Memes for Sydney
Owner Mon tells us: "I came from Thailand to Australia originally to study Graphic Design. While at uni, I did some part time work in a Thai restaurant and saw it was a good business opportunity if run properly. So about a year later, I finally decided to do it after consulting with my former... Continue Reading →
Justin Li aka THE Human of Eastwood was recently interviewed by Critical Banter where he discussed all things Eastwood - how he gets the inside scoop on everything happening in and around Eastwood, the craziest submissions he's received on the Humans of Eastwood page & the lore behind the Granny Smith Apple.Justin also runs us... Continue Reading →
The City of Ryde opened its first 24/7 library in February this year and it is still only one of a handful in Sydney. There's been a popular uptake for the service since it began with about 600 sign-ups. About half of the users are students, and 88% say they are using the 24/7 library... Continue Reading →
Hidden gem: While Australia might be undergoing a cost of living crisis right now, behind Eastwood Library, the Country Women Association's scones and tea are still at an inflation beating price of $7. Handicrafts and cook books for sale too. All proceeds are returned back to the community and local charities and 100% volunteer run.... Continue Reading →
In the 90s when Home and Away was filmed in Eastwood and surrounds, Dieter Brummer and Melissa George were often spotted around the traps near the Masonic Hall. It's so sad to hear news of his passing at the age of just 45 as one long time Eastwood local wrote.
With international travel closed during 2020 and in the foreseeable future, and even interstate travel difficult with sporadic border closures, here are eight local hidden gems we recommend these holidays, all located within 30 mins drive from Eastwood.
Andrew Kim, owner of Jean's Chilli Chicken says “Our food was considered really offensive back then… On one occasion, a drunk customer threw an entire plate of chicken at my face saying “how can you give this to humans to eat? Fifteen years ago when we first opened our restaurant, 90 per cent of our... Continue Reading →
Brandon Melton arrived at Macquarie Uni over a year ago from Cowra with little more than $14 in the bank and a couple weeks' worth of rent, having never flown on a plane or even caught a public bus before. “My first time catching the 545 - the bus driver yelled at me to get out... Continue Reading →
Born and bred in Eastwood, 22 year old Jack Rodgers has both brains and brawn. If he looks familiar, it may be because of his cameo on Home & Away at the age of 3, back in the days when there was casting done from Eastwood’s Masonic Hall. Aside from his day job as a... Continue Reading →
World judo champion Hao Wang migrated from Northern China to Sydney with his wife in 2015, but life wasn’t all smooth sailing. “When I first arrived into Australia, everything was tough. I spoke little English and faced difficulties adapting to a culture that is a stark contrast to mine. I knew nobody and nobody knew... Continue Reading →
