Inner West Icons: the other side of Sydney

Inner west Sydney is one of the doggiest places in the Australia. Even our most famous resident, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, meets world leaders with First Dog Toto. This episode is about the stories and history of dogs in the inner west. Hear about... Guests Guy Hull: breed historian, dog behaviourist and author, including The Dogs That Made Australia (2018). Stephen Gapps: public historian specialising in the Frontier Wars and author, including The Sydney Wars 1788-1817 and Gudyarra - the First Wiradyuri War (Bathurst War) 1822-4. Richard Byrnes: artist and art teacher Michael Lloyd Jones: co-owner of Cafe Bones, Leichhardt Sydney Lisa Wright: founder of Maggie's Rescue, Marrickville Sydney Production Jane Curtis: writer, researcher and producer John Jacobs: sound Bernie Hobbs: presenter Dylan Tonkin: artwork Thanks Big thanks to everyone at the GreenWay who was interviewed about their dog in GreenWay Edge arts festival 2021. This podcast is mostly a labour of love. We’re very grateful for Inner West Council’s Community History and Heritage grant, and to Inner West Council’s Living Arts, which supported Jane to be a ‘producer in residence’ at the Greenway Edge arts festival.

Sydney, Australia is an iconic city, full of unique things. But why does the Harbour hog all the icons? Come to the other side of Sydney, Gadigal and Wangal Country, with long-time inner westie Bernie Hobbs. In Season 2, hear stories and the history of: Written, researched and produced by Jane Curtis. Sound by John Jacobs. Presented by Bernie Hobbs. Artwork by Dylan Tonkin.

Callan Park is where you’ll find Callan Park Hospital for the Insane - closed but still standing. It's the biggest green space in the inner west. And it’s got a chequered history. Find out.. Guests Read the Show Notes Hosted by Bernie Hobbs. Produced by Jane Curtis. Sound engineering by John Jacobs. Special thanks to Roslyn Burge. Brains trust was Kate Lawrence. Artwork by Dylan Tonkin.

The inner west is home to Sydney’s street art. Find out.. How a world-famous, graffiti health campaign started here?Why the inner west has the most murals in Sydney? How its most iconic mural was painted? (illegally, in the middle of the night)What stencil inspired a top selling kids book?The other street art - stickers, pasteups, yarn bombing...And how it all still challenges us... Guests Hosted by Bernie Hobbs. Produced by Jane Curtis. Sound engineering by John Jacobs. Artwork by Dylan Tonkin. Read the full Show Notes

A group of spooky homes in Sydney’s inner west are an unmissable landmark. Host Bernie Hobbs is a long-time inner westie, and an award winning science writer and presenter on TV and radio. Guests Jane FoxVanessa BerryMirror Sydney: An atlas of reflectionsBelinda MurrellDr Stephen GappsNorma Perry Read the Show Notes for extra information and photos. Produced by Jane Curtis. Sound engineering by John Jacobs. Artwork by Dylan Tonkin. Editorial Brains Trust for this episode was Rosa Ellen and Kate Lawrence.

History and stories of the GreenWay - a 5.8km long green space that runs down the guts of Sydney's inner west. In this episode, meet an original 'guerilla gardener' and and hear how a 'creepy canal' was transformed by the community and local councilsthe fight to get it finished...with the help of a special hat, andhow people use the GreenWay, and why it's good for us? Read the Show Notes.

The history and stories of Reverse Garbage , a creative reuse centre in Sydney's inner west. Why did a bunch of schoolteachers start Australia’s first green social enterprise? What was it like in the 70s and 80s? What's the connection between Reverse Garbage and Sydney Mardi Gras? Why is the social impact of Reverse Garbage as important as their environmental impact? And, their most popular and weirdest donations.... Read the Show Notes Transcript in Google Drive

Sydney, Australia is an iconic city, full of unique things. But why does the Harbour hog all the icons? Come to the other side of Sydney, Gadigal Wangal Country, with long-time inner westie Bernie Hobbs. Hear histories and stories of... Reverse Garbage, Marrickville - Leichardt’s Boomalli Aboriginal Artist Co-operative - The Witches Houses of Annandale - The GreenWay from Lilyfield to Hurlstone Park - Callan Park, Balmain - Street art and murals (Everywhere in the inner west) and Bonus episode: Dogs of the inner west! Produced by Jane Curtis with support from Inner West Council. Sound engineering by John Jacobs. Artwork by Dylan Tonkin.