DID YOU KNOW?
The first retail business in Brunswick opened in 1850 and it was a butcher shop located on the south-west corner of Albert Street and Sydney Rd. It was owned by Henry Search. Today, you can find Brunswick Pharmacy in that very corner.
The Anachronistic Sarah Sands Hotel
The Sarah Sands Hotel, the long-dormant pub on the corner of roads Sydney and Brunswick, is back. After a multi-million-dollar renovation, the Sarah Sands might seem a bit anachronistic compared to the usual Brunswick pubs that we know and love. The question remains whether it’s just a bit too clean-cut for us Brunswickians, we let you be the judge of that.
The other way around… and a list of books
If you're thinking what to read next, maybe a bit of cause and effect philosophy, the memory of a trip in 2019, and a (very) short review of a list of books will guide you through your decision making process.
West Brunswick Community Garden – Friday meetup
ExpiredWest Brunswick Community Garden & Food Forest
49 Everett St, Brunswick West VIC 3055
What is to be done: Political Engagement and Saving the Planet
Brunswick Library
233 Sydney Road Cnr Dawson St - enter via Dawson St BRUNSWICK, VIC 3056
Contemporary Line Dancing
Brunswick Library
233 Sydney Road Cnr Dawson St - enter via Dawson St BRUNSWICK, VIC 3056
Generation Women Melbourne “Far From Home”
Howler Melbourne
7-11 Dawson St, Brunswick Vic 3056
Menopause Demystified
Brunswick Library
233 Sydney Road Cnr Dawson St - enter via Dawson St BRUNSWICK, VIC 3056
Cycling in Brunswick
Do you and your family enjoy riding your bikes in Brunswick? In this article, we have prepared a list of three things that will help you make your experience more enjoyable. Learn routes and safety tips to make your and others' ride a better experience.
Tom Bentley
Learn more about multi-ethnic networks of knowledge, local businesses and accessible good quality education from Tom Bentley's perspective, a supportive netball dad to his daughters and a resident of Brunswick East who also happens to be the Executive Director for Policy and Impact at RMIT University.
Thank you, Bong Su
A shabby house in Sydney Road back in the eighties, honest friendship, shovelling birds' shit, and a love story witnessing hippos bathing under the moonlight. Thank you, Bong Su for bringing all these together 😉
Comfort is Key at A1 Bakery
A1 Bakery is arguably the most well-known business on Sydney Road. Read this article to learn more about A1's history and how they have stayed true to their philosophy of true comfort, authenticity and quality to become one of the Institutions of Brunswick.
