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Your Next Spicy-Hot Chicken Adventure Should Be at Super Nash Brothers in Waterloo

On the hunt for your next fried chicken adventure? If you’re down for some spicy hot Nashville-style chicken, Super Nash Brothers recently opened an outlet in Waterloo, after Waitara.

Mates Ross Kemp and Joe Avers came up with Super Nash Brothers during a U.S. visit in March 2020, just as the whole world was shutting down because of a virus scare. Ross and Joe’s business meetings were cancelled but instead of going home immediately, the two went on a tour of Los Angeles to take advantage of all their advanced bookings.

They visited 54 burger joints, with celebrity chef Alvin Cailan of “The Burger Show,” and were very impressed with a chicken sandwich from a store in Chinatown. From there, the “Sando” was concocted, along with Super Nash Brothers, to deliver the right balance of sweet and spicy, Nashville-style.

Photo Credit: SuperNashBrothers/Facebook

The Sando is a red-hot Instagrammable chicken sandwich that comes with a very crispy outer layer covered in cayenne spices. Inside, the meat is as you’d expect — juicy and tender! This crowd favourite is served with shredded iceberg lettuce, sweet and spicy pickles and ranch sauce.

For the adventurous chook lover, it’s a lot more fun to play up the flavours of the chicken with peach jam or smoked chipotle honey. Diners may also request to adjust the spiciness of their southern fried chicken order if your taste buds aren’t ready to conquer two million Scoville heat units.

Super Nash Brothers has a very simple menu that also includes tenders or drumsticks, mozzarella sticks, fries, soy fillet for vegetarians, and some desserts. The Waterloo site has a small dining area with an arcade game, which customers may actually play. The space has been designed mostly for convenient and fast takeaway options.

For store hours, menu, and pick-up arrangements, visit their official site. Follow their Facebook page for deals and other offers.

“That was some SERIOUSLY tender, JUICY chicken burgers. I absolutely rate the burgers and the thighs with that dry spice, ranch dressing and crispy AS pickled are where it’s at!!! The tenders were good but no where near as juicy, the thighs are definitely the winners here. Note to self; the sandos are default not spicy, ALWAYS ask for hot and add HOT sauce.”
Sixfoot&Salty

“I got the tenders combo for 18$ and they gave me french fries, 4 tenders, a drink of choice, and a milk bun. It is slightly pricey but you get a generous amount. The chicken is also generously seasoned and is super flavorful. The place is small but its really cute and even has two Mario arcade games. Ask the counter and they will give you coins to play for free.”
Riya

“I just ate my first Sando Combo from these guys… never had a chicken burger/ sando so good. And the chips were also amazing. Can of coke tasted like any other can of coke. Best of all, they’re located right next to the park that I frequent with my 4 year old.”
Alan

Have Your Say! Waterloo South Planning Proposal On Exhibition

The long-awaited Waterloo South Planning Proposal, which aims to deliver new affordable social housing and private homes with access to community facilities, is now under public exhibit.

The proposal to revamp this precinct, to build on the strengths and character of the area, will be open for feedback until 29 April 2022. The community is encouraged to submit their suggestions to help the NSW Government shape the final plans for Waterloo South.

Since 2020, the City of Sydney has conducted the planning process for Stage One of the Waterloo Estate redevelopment to deliver more than 3,000 new homes to a growing community. the planning process, however, was turned over to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment in early 2021.

Dubbed as the state’s “most significant urban regeneration projects,” Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts said that the public exhibition is a leap closer to getting the plan moving.

“The community has shown immense patience, particularly when it comes to something as important as the roof over their head. For that, I thank them and urge everyone to have their say over the coming weeks.”

“If approved, the Waterloo South redevelopment will provide a vital refresh for tired social housing as well as thousands of new inner-city homes, plus more than 2 hectares of public open space to support recreational activities like field sports, cycling and walking,” the minister said.

Per REDWatch, the key points of this development include:

about 3,000 dwellings on the land owned by the corporation
a park adjoining Waterloo metro station of more than 2 hectares and another smaller park in the south
about 250,000 square metres of floor space (gross floor area) including retail and community spaces
9 tower buildings between 20 and 32 storeys
3 buildings of 15 storeys
other buildings up to 8 storeys
30% social, 65% market and 5% affordable housing

After the public consultation, the department will still submit a development application that will need further inputs from the community before construction starts on Waterloo South.

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Eveleigh Now Home To National Space Industry Hub

Eveleigh is now home to the National Space Industry Hub, a centre that offers office space, resources, mentoring and connections for emerging space ventures.

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The hub is part of Sydney’s Tech Central Precinct, considered as the largest technology and innovation hub in Australia with its 250,000 square metres of space for technology companies.

The first residents of the hub are the Space Industry Association of Australia, the government-backed NSW Space Research Network and the NSW Node of the SmartSat Cooperative Research Centre (CRC).

Coinciding with the launch of the National Space Industry Hub, the NSW Government has also introduced Fast Start, an intense six-month mentoring and coaching program aimed at helping companies to commercialise innovative ideas.

Extraterrestrial Power, a company that supports space missions by producing advanced silicon solar cells, is one of the participants of the program, along with Amentum Aerospace, which specialises in predictive scientific modelling software that enhances operational planning for space missions.

Both companies will receive a six-month tailored program of mentoring and coaching, access to state-of-the-art rapid prototyping facilities and a dedicated workspace at the hub.

space industry — Photo credit: Cicada Innovations

The hub has appointed Tim Parsons as its expert-in-residence to conduct one-on-one sessions with participating teams. Aside from investing in space startup companies and helping UTS Tech Lab to increase its exposure to the space industry ecosystem, Mr Parsons is also chair of the Space Industry Association of Australia, the industry’s peak body.

Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, and Minister for Skills and Training Alister Henskens said guaranteeing a talent pipeline of highly skilled workers was critical to ensuring NSW remains competitive in the space race.

“NSW already has an incredible depth of talent in the space industry however we need to continue to grow this pipeline to ensure the industry thrives,” Mr Henskens said.

The National Space Industry Hub is delivered by Cicada Innovations and supported by the NSW Government.

Animal Advocates Petition Bunnings to Stop Sale of Glue Traps

Wildlife rescuers are calling on Bunnings, the hardware giant with a massive outlet on Euston Road in Alexandria, as well as other retailers to remove the sale of glue traps in their inventory.

Whilst the glue traps are meant to catch rodents and other pests, they can also be indiscriminately snaring other animals like micro bats, kookaburras, or blue-tongued lizards. A veterinary clinic in Sydney has also desperately saved kittens as they have been trapped in devices meant for rats.

When trapped, the rescuers said the animals could slowly die of starvation or dehydration. Some species also try to remove themselves from the glue trap by biting or gnawing through their limbs.

“These traps cause horrific pain and suffering to any animal that comes in contact with them,” the online petition to stop the sale of glue traps stated.

“A Bunnings representative said, whilst they complied with all Australian laws for selling glue traps, they were also aware of the risks associated with the products they sell, on birds and other wildlife.”

“We are asking Bunnings, Chief Operating Officer, Mr Ben McIntosh if he will help in getting Bunnings to uphold community standards for environmental responsibility and animal welfare.”

As of press time, the petition has over 17,000 signatures.

Adrian Pearce, the general manager of merchandise for Bunnings, said that the sticky traps they sell contain glue strong enough to trap insects but not mammals and birds. These are recommended for indoor use only, which shouldn’t be exposed to wildlife. The “indoor use” label is on the packaging.

Mr Pearce also said that, unlike other retailers, they do not sell glue traps for catching rodents. The retail giant works with innovative suppliers to follow the advice of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority and state regulatory bodies. Glue traps have been banned in Victoria, Tasmania, and the ACT.

A quick look at the stocks online indicates that Bunnings Alexandria currently has one product, The Buzz Indoor Pest Glue Trap, with advanced soft-set insect glue traps. The packaging indicates that it’s featured with a “professional strength glue” meant for capturing spiders, cockroaches, scorpions, earwigs, and “other unwanted household pests.”

Don’t Miss the Remaining Dates of ‘Rood Food’ at the Imperial Hotel Erskineville

Photo Credit: The Imperial Hotel Sydney / Facebook

There’s still time to catch Rood Food. Back for another round, the X-rated Drag N’ Dine experience is now happening at the Imperial Hotel in Erskineville every Friday and Saturday until 26 February.

Put on your most fabulous drag outfit and enjoy a night of Rood Food Drag N’ Dine featuring a sumptuous three-course meal and flowing drinks along with cheeky drag performances by Dakota Fann’ee, Danni Issues, Riot, Kalin Klein, Mama Medusa and more.

Happening at the Impy’s award-winning restaurant, Priscillas, there will be two seatings available each Friday and Saturday night, one at 6 pm and another at 8.30 pm. Packages start at $89 per person including a cocktail on arrival. But you can add $45 for flowing drinks to enjoy throughout the duration of your seating.

Photo Credit: The Imperial Hotel Sydney / Facebook

As for the set menu, the tasty appetizers include Pearl Necklace (Sydney Rock oysters, coconut and finger lime dressing), Pussy Pate (Macadamia pate, crudites and blue corn chips) and Bachelor Balls (Taleggio and Parmesan arancini, cheese splooge).

For the mains, you’ll get served with Hot Root (Carrot cooked in its warm juices with fennel puree), Bareback Ribs (Glazed lamb ribs in cum-back sauce) and Under the Sea-men (wood-roasted Queen prawns served with hot nut cream).

Winding up the serving of hearty meals are these mouth-watering desserts: Panna Knockers (Perky salted caramel pannacotta), Forbidden Fruit (Fig and rose parfait, pretty in pink), and Priscilla’s Box (Assorted chocolates, dark, white and milk).

If you’re still wanting more after you already had your fill of those naughty dishes then go ahead and rush downstairs to the basement for the Rood Food After Hours starting at 8.15 pm. For $10 per person, enjoy some raunchy entertainment courtesy of the queens Ruby Royale, Dammit Jannet and Peach Fuzz. A great selection of Rood Fluids are also available during the show.

Plans Unveiled For The Imperial Hotel’s New Rooftop Bar

Photo credit: City of Sydney

Big changes are coming to the rooftop area of The Imperial Hotel, Erskineville, aka ‘The Impy.’ The owners have lodged plans to construct a small bar/servery to serve guests at private ceremonies held there.

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The proposal, currently under assessment, also seeks the extension of the rooftop area’s trading hours from 10:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., Mondays to Sundays. The current approved trading hours are only until 8.00 p.m, Mondays to Sundays.

The development application includes the installation of speakers for the playing of background music during private ceremonies.

Existing roofscape looking south (Photo credit: City of Sydney)

Planning documents, submitted to the City of Sydney, highlighted that the venue would be suitable for wedding ceremonies, commitment ceremonies, renewals of vows and anniversary events, as well as and significant milestones in the LGBTQI community.

“The works are intended to facilitate expansion of the hotel use to include the rooftop space as an additional bar and seating area. The modest roof structure is assessed to have no impact on significant fabric, elements and spaces of the stie,” Urbis stated in an assessment report on behalf of the applicant.

For more details about The Impy’s rooftop plans, see D/2018/1223/B at the City of Sydney’s online services website.

About the Imperial Hotel Sydney

The Imperial Hotel at Erskineville, constructed in 1940, is a two storey hotel in the InterWar Functionalist/Art Deco style. It is set on a prominent corner site with principal facades to Erskineville Street and Union Street and with an ancillary rear facade to Toogood Lane.

The Imperial Hotel has provided a strong social focus for residents since its beginnings and particularly for its association with the LGBTIQ community.

In the late 20th century the Imperial Hotel became popular with the lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender community (LGBT) and some segments of the award winning film Priscilla, Queen of the Desert were filmed here in1995, inspired by the Hotel’s cabaret life.

Carriageworks Redfern Closed For Significant Upgrades

Carriageworks, a multi-arts precinct located in a Redfern heritage building, is currently closed for repair, maintenance, and upgrades and will reopen after the 29th of April 2022.

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The Carriageworks building is located at the former Eveleigh Railway Workshops. Works will improve technology and sustainability of lighting systems, provisions for events, the replacement of theatre floors and general upgrade work to the fabric of the building to improve the Carriageworks experience for artists and audiences alike.

Carriageworks presents a multi-arts program that encompasses music, dance, visual arts, and theatre, with emphasis on female-led and First Nations programming.

“We’re looking forward to a bright 2022 and have curated a program to match, with a lineup focused on some of Australia’s best artists as we remain committed to supporting our local arts community in the creation of new work,” said Carriageworks CEO Blair French in a media statement.

carriagework redfern — Photo credit: Carriageworks/Facebook

“Important refurbishment works to our building will also enhance the experience of the Carriageworks precinct in 2022 for artists, performers, event partners and visitors as well as protect the unique heritage of the site into the future,” he added.

“We thank the NSW Government for their generous investment into Carriageworks to refresh the heritage building and reinvigorate the space for artists and visitors moving forward,” said Mr French.

Whilst the Carriageworks building is closed, the Carriageworks Farmers Markets will continue to operate every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Upcoming Programs

redfern centre — Photo credit: Carriageworks/Facebook

Aside from significant upgrades to its building, Carriageworks’ 2022 lineup will focus on some of Australia’s best artists, including the off-site exhibition tour, Suspended Moment, which will have its eight-venue run at Wollongong Art Gallery From 26 February 2022.

In addition to the off-site exhibit tour, here are some of the events to look forward to at Carriageworks this year:

Event	Date	Venue
Cut N Polish: Artist Car Boot Sale	1 May 2022	Carriageworks’ Blacksmith’s Workshop
Keir Choreographic Award (KCA)	23 June – 3 July 2022	Carriageworks and Dancehouse (Melbourne)
All is Life visual arts exhibit	24 June – 21 August 2022	Carriageworks
Time as Revelator	16 July 2022	Carriageworks
Sleeplessness (drama & docu)	4 – 13 August 2022	Carriageworks

Other major events and festivals will return to Carriageworks throughout the year, including Afterpay Australian Fashion Week (9 – 13 May), Semi Permanent (25 – 27 May), Sydney Contemporary (8 – 11 September), Liveworks Festival (October) and SOUTHEAST Aboriginal Arts Market (November) with more event and festival partners to be announced in the new year.

Convenience Store, Delivery App Make RAT Kits More Accessible to Redfern Locals

Photo credit: Redfern convenience store / FACEBOOK

A convenience store and a grocery delivery service app have made COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test kits more accessible to Redfern locals.

With rapid antigen test (RAT) kits in short supply, Redfern Convenience Store and grocery delivery app SEND have come to the rescue by providing a convenient way to access this highly in-demand commodity.

Redfern Convenience Store began selling rapid antigen test kits on 13 January and despite limiting an individual’s allowed purchase to a maximum of two boxes, the test kits sold out very quickly. But fret not; the store already replenished their stock with the fresh arrival of RAT tests.

Photo credit: Redfern convenience store / Instagram

On 18 January 2022, they announced that rapid antigen tests have arrived and customers who have pre-ordered online need not wait for notification as they can personally pick up their orders at the store. However, those who prefer to have the kits delivered to them can expect their orders to arrive soon.

“When I realised there was a shortage of the rapid antigen tests, I had to step in and help out our community,” shop owner, Hazem Sedda. said in their social media post.

“Throughout my 20 years in this store we have seen many high demand products including toilet paper and hand sanitizer earlier in the pandemic and we were successful in securing them for our customers. It always makes me feel proud and happy when I see the smiles of our customers when they get the products that they need and they can’t find anywhere else.”

The next shipment of RAT kits is expected to arrive on 25 or 26 January 2022. To pre-order a rapid antigen testing kit, click this link.

Grocery delivery app, SEND, is also stocking RAT kits to serve as another option to those having difficulty finding self-test kits to buy. Customers can order a two-pack rapid antigen test kit for $21 through the SEND app and have them delivered to their doorstep in 10 minutes for a delivery fee of $3.

SEND has dark warehouses across Sydney and Melbourne, allowing them to store items and produce for faster packing and delivery. In Sydney, SEND has dark stores servicing Redfern and nearby suburbs Alexandria, Annandale, Darlinghurst, Eveleigh, Newtown, Paddington, Waterloo and parts of Glebe.
SEND is available to download on Google Play and the App Store.

Candlelit String Quartet Tribute to Taylor Swift at The Linseed House

Photo credit: Eva Rinaldi, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

It’s going to be a night to remember as Candlelight presents ‘Tribute to Taylor Swift’ at The Linseed House, Alexandria.

Candlelight Concert Series has already featured some of history’s renowned composers including Beethoven, Mozart and Vivaldi, as well as contemporary composers Ludovico Einaudi, Ennio Morricone and Hans Zimmer.

On the 26th of January 2022, Taylor Swift will have her own Candlelight tribute concert at the iconic The Linseed House.

Regardless of how familiar you are with Tay Tay’s catalogue, this Fever exclusive promises to be a totally whole new experience as you listen to her music like you’ve never heard before. Sit back and enjoy some of her greatest songs as interpreted by a string quartet whilst surrounded by gently glowing candlelights.

Video Credit: ONE North Broad / YouTube

The tentative programme include the hits:

“Shake it Off”
“You Belong With Me”
“All Too Well”
“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
“Blank Space”
“Cardigan”
“Lover”
“Wildest Dream”
“Love Story”
“the 1”
“Invisible String”
“Enchanted”
“I Knew You Were Trouble”

Video Credit: Taylor Swift / YouTube

The concert is a 65-minute performance and doors will open 45 minutes prior to the start time. Please note that late arrivals will not be allowed entry.

Tickets for the Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift concert can be purchased here.

Ticket prices are as follows:

Zone A seating (premium visibility) – $75
Zone B seating (great visibility) – $60
Zone C seating (good visibility) – $45
Zone D seating (restricted visibility) – $30

Other upcoming Candlelight events featuring contemporary artists include:

Candlelight Jazz: Best of Aretha Franklin

Venue: The Linseed House
Date and time: various dates at 6:30pm and 8:30pm (select during purchase)
Performers: Band: Cintet (Five-Piece Jazz Band: Ben Samuels – sax, Rory Lucas – bass, Andrew Chara – keyboard, Giacinta Ruggeri – vocals, Max Vallentine – drums)

Candlelight Jazz: Best of Frank Sinatra at Hayden Orpheum

Venue: Hayden Orpheum | 380 Military Rd, Cremorne
Date and time: 2nd February at 6:30pm and 8:30pm (select during purchase)
Performers: John Milligan four-piece band

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen

Venue: Hayden Orpheum
Date and time: 17th February, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (select during purchase)
Performers: The John Milligan Trio: John Milligan: Vocals, Piano Nicholas Hall: Drums; Angus MacAuslan: Bass

Candlelight: Tribute to ABBA

Venue: St Stephen’s Uniting Church | 197 Macquarie St, Sydney
Date and time: 18th February and 4th March at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (select during purchase)
Performers: String quartet – to be announced

Candlelight: Tribute to Daft Punk

Venue: Grand Lodge, Sydney Masonic Centre | 66 Goulburn Street Sydney
Date and time: 26th February, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (select during purchase)
Performers: String Quartet – Phoenix Collective

Candlelight: A Tribute to Michael Jackson

Venue: Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace
Date and time: 15th March at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. (select during purchase)
Performers: String Quartet – Ben Adler Quartet

Fonz Moto Redfern Shifts Gears, Has Milestone Year Despite Lockdowns

Redfern e-bike store Fonz Moto successfully shifted gears to overcome lockdown challenges and ended 2021 with a milestone achievement — selling out the entire NKD e-Bike inventory at its Redfern micro-factory despite the challenging business climate!

Fonz Moto, which launched its first models in 2014, originally planned to move its e-bike production to South Australia in early 2020. However, COVID-19 forced its owner, Michelle Nazzari, to reassess her business plan. With pandemic restrictions in place, supply chain challenges and distribution issues were sure to greatly impact the business.

So, Michelle decided to turn its Redfern headquarters into an “urban micro-factory,” ramping up their partnership with local suppliers to lessen any problems with sourcing the lithium-ion cells and chips used for their motorbike battery packs.

As a result, Fonz Moto was able to improve its production, completed 100 NKD e-bikes from its small warehouse/store in Redfern. By December 2021, every NKD from the lot was sold!

At the same time, Fonz Moto is also patting its back as its business can still reinforce an all-Australian philosophy. NKD e-bikes, its flagship product, has already received its ‘Proudly Australian-Made’ certification.

The Redfern facility can complete about 20 e-bikes in a month but Michelle said they are looking for a bigger venue closer to their headquarters as part of their expansion plans.

“We are privileged to be headquartered within Redfern, a culturally rich and diverse place with strong community ties. The Gadigal People of the Eora Nation are the traditional custodians of the land on which we are now located. We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders, past, present and emerging and dream of a shared future together.”

Learn more about Fonz Moto by checking its online shop or following updates on its Facebook page.