Women’s Wellbeing Event in Cremorne Brings Practical Advice to Military Road

A women’s wellbeing event is heading to Cremorne on Sunday 1 November. One Spirit Energy will host the evening from 5pm to 7pm. Tickets cost $65, and places are limited.



The event brings together three speakers with different backgrounds. Each one will focus on a different part of wellbeing. Nutrition, body awareness and relaxation all feature on the program.

For local women, the session offers a chance to hear practical ideas close to home. It also gives people a space to ask questions and learn from the speakers directly.

Angela Emmerton on food and midlife change

Angela Emmerton, from Nutritional Matters, will open the night with Midlife Matters. Her talk looks at how hormonal changes from the 40s can affect food needs.

Angela Emmerton
Photo Credit: Nutritional Matters

She says many women respond by eating less or cutting foods out. Instead, she will talk about common food myths and three food groups many women miss. She will also share simple ways to add them back into daily meals.

Angela’s background sits behind the talk. Her public profile says she worked in corporate roles before moving into clinical nutrition. Today, she works as a clinical nutritionist, herbalist and wellbeing speaker.

That experience shapes the way she speaks about health. Her focus stays on practical changes and everyday habits.

Polly Wilkie on body awareness

Dr Polly Wilkie will then take the conversation in a different direction. She has more than 30 years of clinical experience across chiropractic, osteopathy and nutrition. She is also the director of Care Clinic Bondi Junction.

Dr. Polly Wilkie
Photo Credit: Care Clinic

Her work focuses on paediatric and women’s health, along with the physical, biochemical and emotional parts of wellbeing. For this event, she will speak about body awareness, stress and physical signals.

That kind of message can matter at any age. It encourages people to notice what their bodies are saying and respond earlier.

Judy Lovas on relaxation skills

Dr Judy Lovas will round out the evening with a talk on relaxation. The event page describes her as Australia’s expert in evidence-based relaxation therapy. It also notes her PhD from the University of Sydney.

Dr. Juvy Lovas
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Her session will cover simple relaxation skills and their use in daily life. The event page links her work to stress, trauma, anxiety, pain, depression, sleep disorders and chronic inflammatory conditions.

That gives the talk a practical purpose. It points to tools people can use beyond the room itself.

A local evening with a clear purpose

The event is set for One Spirit Energy on Military Road in Cremorne. That local setting gives the evening a community feel. It also keeps the focus on accessible health information rather than jargon.

Organisers say the evening will give attendees a chance to learn, ask questions and discover something new about their wellbeing. That is a straightforward promise, and it suits the format well.



In a suburb that stays busy, an evening like this may appeal to women who want clear information and a calmer pace. The women’s wellbeing event brings those ideas together in one place.

Published 15-October-2026

Hitchcock at Orpheum Brings Classic Suspense Back to Cremorne

There is something very Cremorne about Hitchcock at Orpheum. It is stylish, a little dramatic, and built for the big screen. From 22 October 2026, the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace will bring Alfred Hitchcock’s films back to the big screen on Military Road.



The cinema is calling the program an Alfred Hitchcock Selectrospective. That sounds fancy, but locals know the deal. The Orpheum has picked a run of classics built around suspense.

This is not the sort of season made for half-watching at home. Hitchcock needs a proper cinema. He needs the hush before a shock, the shared laugh after a twist, and the nervous shuffle when the lights come up.

Across five weeks, the Cremorne landmark will screen ten films. Many will appear in 4K restorations. One will screen in 3D, which feels very on-brand for a director who loved turning neat rooms into traps.

Military Road gets a master of suspense

The season opens on Thursday, 22 October, with The 39 Steps. The Orpheum notes that critics and historians widely regard it as Hitchcock’s first true cinematic masterpiece.

The story follows Richard Hannay, a Canadian visitor in London. After a night at a music hall, he meets Annabella Smith, who is fleeing secret agents. By morning, she is dead, and Hannay is on the run.

Photo Credit: Hayden Orpheum

Then Rear Window arrives on Sunday, 25 October, in a 4K restoration. James Stewart plays L.B. “Jeff” Jefferies, a photographer stuck in his apartment with a broken leg. Boredom turns into suspicion as he watches the neighbours across the courtyard.

Grace Kelly plays Lisa Freemont, while Thelma Ritter appears as his nurse, Stella. Together, they help turn a view from a window into a tense investigation.

Grace Kelly, 3D chills and a shower scene

The next Thursday, 29 October, brings Dial M for Murder in 3D. The film was originally shot in 3D, and the Orpheum will screen its restored version for the 70th anniversary.

It stars Grace Kelly, Ray Milland and Robert Cummings in a story of jealousy and attempted murder. Milland plays the husband who plots the killing of Kelly’s character, but the perfect crime quickly slips from his grip.

Photo Credit: Hayden Orpheum

Then, on Sunday, 1 November, Psycho checks in for Halloween weekend. The Orpheum will show the restored 4K version in its original uncut form. That includes 13 seconds of footage previously removed by censors.

The Orpheum notes the film is infamous for its shower scene. Yet the film still works because Hitchcock builds dread long before the knife appears. That is the trick. He lets the audience scare itself first.

The darker corners of the program

The run continues on Thursday, 5 November, with Rope in 4K. It remains one of Hitchcock’s boldest experiments. Two men murder a friend before hosting a dinner party, with the body hidden in the room.

On Sunday, 8 November, Rebecca returns in a 4K restoration. It was Hitchcock’s first American film and his only Best Picture winner. Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine lead the Gothic tale of Manderley, memory and Mrs Danvers.

Photo Credit: Hayden Orpheum

Strangers on a Train follows on Thursday, 12 November. Its premise still feels wickedly simple. Two strangers discuss swapping murders, but one of them treats the idea as a real deal.

That is classic Hitchcock. A normal meeting turns rotten. A polite chat becomes a threat. Before long, Guy must deal with Bruno’s threats and police suspicion.

Vertigo and a final dash across America

The final stretch brings more big names. Vertigo screens on Sunday, 15 November, in 4K. The Orpheum notes its reputation as one of the most influential films ever made. James Stewart plays a retired detective drawn into obsession and fear.

Photo Credit: Hayden Orpheum

Then Shadow of a Doubt screens on Thursday, 19 November, also in 4K. Hitchcock famously called it his personal favourite. Its terror sits inside family life, which makes it feel especially cold.

The season closes on Sunday, 22 November, with North by Northwest in 4K. Cary Grant plays Roger Thornhill, an advertising man mistaken for a spy. The chase moves fast, from false identity to murder charge to a famous Mount Rushmore escape.



For Cremorne, Hitchcock at Orpheum is more than a tidy retro package. It is a reminder that some films grow larger in a room full of people. The Orpheum has the room. Hitchcock brings the nerves.

Published 9-October-2026

How the Newest Development in Cremorne Integrates Into Local Community Life

What happens when a multi-million-dollar penthouse development decides to blend right into the backyard of a local golf and tennis community?



When a boutique residential development takes shape along a neighbourhood’s arterial pocket, the conversation usually centres on real estate values or architecture. In Cremorne, the completion of Park Residences introduces something entirely different to the streetscape: a deliberate blending of high-end vertical living with the quiet rhythm of established local institutions.

Bridging Architecture and Neighbourhood Scale

Urban infill projects often risk feeling disconnected from their immediate surroundings, but this Lower North Shore addition takes cues directly from its neighbours. Rather than towering aggressively over the street, the building sits directly opposite active community fixtures like the Cammeray Golf Club, local croquet lawns, and tennis courts. 

By anchoring its design to these open green spaces, the project maintains a visual connection to the outdoors, ensuring the built environment respects the low-rise, leafy character that locals value.

Activating Local Commerce on Foot

Boutique developments live and die by their integration into the daily life of the suburb. Positioned merely 300 metres from Neutral Bay Village, the arrival of new residents directly supports the pedestrian economy of local cafes, family-run restaurants, and independent retailers. Instead of drawing traffic inward toward isolated parking complexes, the property encourages foot traffic. 

Residents step out of a secure lobby and immediately into the daily rhythm of the neighbourhood, buying morning coffee, picking up groceries, and interacting with local traders.



A Shift Toward Community-Minded Density

As suburban pockets across Sydney grapple with changing density requirements, developments like this offer a blueprint for how luxury housing can contribute positively to a neighbourhood. By replacing older structures with thoughtfully crafted, high-performance homes, the project brings renewed vitality without overwhelming local infrastructure. 

It provides an avenue for long-standing residents to downsize locally, keeping community members rooted in the area they already call home while breathing fresh energy into the local commercial corridor.

Published Date 14-September-2026

Hunger Games All-Day Marathon Brings Panem Back to Cremorne

The Hunger Games all-day marathon is coming to Cremorne, and it gives Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace a full day in Panem. On Sunday 4 October, the cinema will screen all five films back-to-back. The session runs from 10.30am to 10.30pm.



That is a long sit, of course. But it is also the sort of outing that suits fans and newcomers alike. If you know the series, you already know the pull. If you do not, this is the neatest possible entry point.

The Hunger Games all-day marathon also lands at a handy moment. The cinema says it comes before the release of the new instalment, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, later this year. So this is part catch-up, part warm-up, and part reminder of why the franchise stuck.

Katniss, Panem and the big-screen pull

The first film still does the heavy lifting. Katniss Everdeen steps forward when her sister Prim is chosen for the Games. From there, the story opens out. Power, fear and survival sit right at the centre.

That is what makes a marathon like this work. The films build on one another. The stakes rise. The world gets harsher. And the characters carry more weight with each chapter.

Photo Credit: Orpheum

Hayden Orpheum says each film will screen with a special behind-the-scenes vignette. That extra piece should keep the day moving nicely. It also gives regular moviegoers something a little different from a plain rewatch.

For anyone meeting the series for the first time, the format does the hard work. You do not need to wait for the next chapter. You can just stay with it.

A Sunday for film lovers

Cremorne has always had a soft spot for a proper cinema outing. Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace knows how to make a screening feel like an event. This one should suit the room well.

Photo Credit: Orpheum

The tickets are listed at $40 for adults and $35 for concession. That is the sort of price that makes sense for a full-day film run. It is also a tidy excuse to spend Sunday indoors and let the outside world wait.

The Hunger Games all-day marathon is not trying to reinvent anything. It does not need to. It simply puts a big franchise back on the big screen, where it belongs.



And in a suburb like Cremorne, that feels entirely fitting. It is a long day, yes. But for anyone ready to return to District 12, the Hunger Games all-day marathon offers the full deal.

Published 9-September-2026

Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club Brings Cremorne Another Midweek Laugh Fix

The Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club returns on September 9 with a sharp mixed bill for Cremorne. The Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club will run from 8.30pm to 10pm at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace.



This month’s show brings together six comics with very different strengths. That should suit the room well. The Orpheum has always worked best when the night feels close, lively and a bit unexpected.

David Rose, Suraj Kolarkar and Rebecca De Unamuno lead the charge

David Rose opens the night with a growing online following and a strong Melbourne comedy profile. He has picked up millions of views across YouTube, TikTok and Reddit. That kind of reach usually means one thing. People are paying attention.

Photo Credit: David Rose

Suraj Kolarkar adds a different energy. He brings sharp wit, storytelling and a confident stage presence. He has also appeared in God’s Favourite Idiot and Shantaram. That gives the bill some screen experience as well as live polish.

Photo Credit: IG/Suraj Kolarkar

Rebecca De Unamuno adds veteran strength to the mix. She is a two-time Cranston Cup Champion. She was also part of the Australian team that won the Improv World Cup at Just For Laughs Montreal. Comedy credits do not get much more credible than that.

Photo Credit: IG/Rebecca De Unamuno

Siobhan Larkin and Kiyanosh Sahebi bring fresh momentum

Siobhan Larkin is billed as “One to Watch”, and that fits her neatly. She brings sharp observations, cheeky humour and a strong stage presence. She has worked across stand-up, theatre and screen. That variety usually helps a comic read a room quickly.

Photo Credit: IG/Siobhan Larkin

Kiyanosh Sahebi rounds out the line-up with rising local heat. He was a 2024 RAW Comedy finalist. He also broke through at the Sydney Comedy Festival. Those are the sort of credits that make a crowd lean in early.

Photo Credit: IG/Kiyanosh Sahebi

Jake Howie keeps the room rolling

Jake Howie handles the MC duties on the night. The Comedy Store calls him its favourite MC. He brings a warm, quick-witted and frank style. That should keep the laughs moving between sets.

Photo Credit: IG/Jake Howie

The Orpheum setting still gives these nights a nice local edge. It feels familiar without feeling tired. It also keeps live comedy within easy reach for north shore audiences.

Tickets are listed at $25 for adults. That helps keep the night accessible. It also makes the September show an easy add to the calendar.

And there is more coming. The Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club is also scheduled for October 7, November 11 and December 9. So September is only the start.



For Cremorne, that is good news. It means more reasons to head out midweek. More reasons to stay local. And more chances for the Hayden Orpheum Comedy Club to do what it does best.

Published 1-September-2026

Human Nature Star Phil Burton Brings Phil Collins Show to Cremorne

ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and Human Nature co-founder Phil Burton is bringing his acclaimed tribute to music legend Phil Collins to the Hayden Orpheum in Cremorne.



Local Stage Connection

Phil Burton
Photo Credit: Phil Burton/ Facebook

Residents across the lower north shore are buzzing as one of Australia’s most familiar entertainment figures prepares for an exclusive regional performance. Rather than traveling into the central business district, music fans can experience a full-scale concert right in their own backyard. 

The historic art deco cinema on Military Road transforms into a lively rock and soul venue for a single evening, trading silver screen projections for thunderous live drumming and brass hooks.

Crafting the Ultimate Tribute

Why would a pop royalty icon pivot to honour another superstar? For Burton, the inspiration stems from teenage memories of watching Collins command massive stadium crowds with unmatched energy and showmanship. Working closely with top arrangers, the singer hand-picked elite Australian musicians to form a powerhouse backing ensemble. 

Together, they have arranged a tight, high-energy set list designed to honour the multi-award-winning catalogue without losing the organic warmth of live theatre.

Decades of Showmanship

Phil Burton
Photo Credit: Phil Burton/ Facebook

Audiences can expect a seamless run of global chart-toppers spanning decades of pop history. The performance features soaring renditions of enduring radio staples like In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, Sussudio, and Another Day in Paradise. Burton brings immense vocal pedigree to the stage, drawing from a career that includes over thirty years with Human Nature, multi-platinum record sales, and an iconic eleven-year residency in Las Vegas. 

Beyond his vocal harmony roots, local audiences also know him from his television appearances and theatrical runs, making this intimate community engagement a natural fit for his versatile talents.



Event Details

The concert takes place on Friday, 9 October, with doors opening ahead of an evening start time at the Hayden Orpheum Cremorne as part of a select New South Wales run. Tickets are available now through official venue channels.

Published Date 28-August-2026

Military Road Housing Proposal Enters NSW State Significant Pathway

A Cremorne housing proposal spanning three properties on Military Road has been declared State Significant Development following a recommendation from the Housing Delivery Authority (HDA).



The proposal covers 257, 261 and 263 Military Road and is recorded as EOI 377875. The HDA describes a 20-storey shop-top housing development with about 129 indicative dwellings, ground-floor retail and 5 per cent of the dwellings dedicated to affordable housing in perpetuity. 

The signed ministerial order also includes the Cremorne land among the latest projects formally declared State Significant. The declaration allows the project to proceed through the state assessment pathway but does not amount to development approval.

Photo Credit: Urban Digest

Proposal seeks 65 metres on a 16-metre site

The HDA record says the project proposes a total height of 65 metres, compared with the current 16-metre building height control applying to the site. The authority advised that the scale of the proposed uplift could result in lower development standards and a reduced dwelling yield following merit assessment.

HDA records identify Platino Properties Pty Ltd as the proponent and state that the project involves a concurrent rezoning. The authority said the proposal satisfied the HDA criteria for State significance but would require further refinement in consultation with the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure. 

The HDA also noted that significant planning uplift would generally be expected to deliver affordable housing in perpetuity, with feasibility guiding the final approach. The EOI already proposes 5 per cent of dwellings as permanent affordable housing. 

Existing development applications cover parts of the site

Planning records show development activity was already underway across portions of the Military Road properties before the HDA declaration.

North Sydney Council considered DA 328/2025 for 257-259 Military Road through its Local Planning Panel in March 2026. Council documentation for that proposal identifies a mixed-use development with 12 apartments, commercial floor space and 11 car spaces, under the existing 16-metre height control. 

Photo Credit: DA 328/2025 

A separate commercial listing for 261-263 Military Road described the 668-square-metre corner property as leased to BMW Mosman, with an 18-metre frontage to Military Road and more than 30 metres to Spencer Road. The property was marketed for sale in 2026 and was identified as having MU1 Mixed Use zoning and a 16-metre height limit. 

The newly declared HDA proposal therefore combines land that has previously been considered or marketed separately into a larger State Significant Development site.

Detailed assessment remains ahead

EOI 377875 was one of 10 proposals recommended for State Significant Development declaration at the HDA’s August 18 meeting. The authority considered 36 expressions of interest at the meeting, recommending 10 for the HDA pathway. 



A formal State Significant Development application would still need to provide detailed architectural, traffic, environmental and infrastructure documentation before public exhibition and assessment. The HDA has specifically cautioned that the 129-dwelling yield and 65-metre height remain indicative, with both subject to refinement during the merit assessment process. 

Published 25-Aug-2026

Community Backlash and Financial Pressures Loom Over Plan to Sell Cremorne Cul-de-sac

An elite private school is edging closer to absorbing an entire public street in Cremorne into its expanding campus, sparking intense community debate over local parking and council finances.



The Push for Campus Expansion

Cremorne
Photo Credit: Google Maps

Quiet property accumulation can change a suburb faster than anyone notices. Over nearly four decades, SCEGGS Redlands methodically acquired every single home bordering Monford Place, leaving the dead-end thoroughfare isolated from the surrounding transport grid. 

With senior tuition fees climbing to substantial figures, leadership first approached local government in May 2021 with a straightforward proposition: purchase the land at market value and cover all administrative overheads. Why keep a stranded public strip when it serves only school-owned land?

Financial Strain and Council Reversals

Cremorne
Photo Credit: Google Maps

That argument fell flat when councillors rejected the initial bid two years ago. Yet financial reality has a way of altering political calculus. Facing a mounting infrastructure backlog hovering around $157 million alongside escalating operational costs, the local government quietly reopened negotiations. 

Independent valuations are now complete and draft contracts sit on desks, though the exact sale price remains tightly guarded. Could a cash-strapped administration really afford to turn down a major financial injection?



Community Concerns Over Parking

Locals certainly think the price of losing public amenity is too high. Eighteen on-street parking bays line the cul-de-sac, offering critical relief for residents and patrons visiting nearby commercial strips. While internal reports debated whether students or shoppers used the spaces more frequently, the anxiety among neighbours is palpable. Statutory closure procedures will take up to two years to unfold, and any funds raised are legally locked into transport infrastructure upgrades. Will public consultation alter the trajectory this time, or is the street already gone in all but name?

Published Date 24-August-2026

North Sydney Junior Cricket Invites Girls to Free Come and Try Session

North Sydney Junior Cricket is giving girls in and around Cremorne a chance to discover cricket this coming Saturday, with a free Come and Try afternoon at Primrose Park — right in the heart of the local community.



The event is scheduled for Saturday, 29 August 2026, from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm, at the Primrose Park cricket nets on Matora Lane, off Young Street, Cremorne. It is open to girls aged 6 to 12 who are new to the sport or have had very little experience with bat and ball. There is no cost to attend and no prior skill required — just a willingness to give it a go.

Primrose Park is one of North Sydney’s premier sportsgrounds, offering cricket facilities alongside football, hockey and tennis, and is popular with local residents and visitors alike. The cricket nets there, which were completed in May 2018 following a Council resolution to provide additional cricket practice facilities for shared club and community use, make for a well-equipped setting for an afternoon of introductory cricket.

The afternoon will include team activities and a mini game, giving participants the chance to pull on a helmet, gloves and pads, pick up a bat, and see what cricket is all about in a relaxed, all-girls environment.

The club is hoping the event will feed into new beginner girls teams it plans to enter this season, with Round 1 expected to get underway on Saturday, 19 September. All teams train together at Bon Andrews — North Sydney Oval No. 2 — on Wednesday afternoons from 4 pm.

Girls’ cricket has been on a strong growth trajectory across the North Shore region in recent years. The North Shore junior district has seen the number of girls’ teams grow significantly, with local participation figures rising notably from the 2015–16 season onward.

Registration for the Come and Try session is free and can be completed via TryBooking. Parents or guardians with further questions can contact North Sydney Junior Cricket directly through their website.



The Come and Try event is at Primrose Park cricket nets, Matora Lane (off Young St), Cremorne, on Saturday 29 August 2026, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm. Free entry.

Cremorne Bus Shelters Set for Heritage Restoration Works

Two heritage bus shelters in Cremorne and Cremorne Point are among 12 structures set for restoration after funding was approved for repair works across North Sydney.


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The Cricketers shelter on Murdoch Street, at the corner of Bannerman Street in Cremorne, and the Sirius shelter on Milson Road, opposite Sirius Street in Cremorne Point, are included in the group considered to be in the most urgent need of attention.

The works are intended to preserve the shelters’ heritage significance, address safety and asset-condition issues and extend their useful life.

Photo credit: Google Street View

North Sydney manages 51 heritage-style bus shelters across the local government area, with 22 identified in recent years as requiring critical renewal works. The latest funding will target the 12 shelters considered to be in the most urgent need of attention.

Alongside the Cricketers and Sirius shelters, the list includes Cambridge on Miller Street in Cammeray, Anzac on Miller Street in North Sydney, Ixion on Amherst Street in Cammeray and Brennan on King Street in Wollstonecraft.

Euroka on Union Street in McMahons Point, Anderson at the corner of Kurraba Road and Clark Road, Bradfield on High Street, Centenary on Ben Boyd Road in Neutral Bay, Waverton on Bay Road and Wallaringa on Kurraba Road also feature in the restoration program.

A distinctive North Shore design

Original tram shelter on Miller Street, which inspired the design of the iconic heritage bus shelters (Photo credit: North Sydney Council)

The heritage shelters have a history dating back to the 1980s. Heritage NSW records Ted Mack and John Kinstler as the designers, with Stephen Edwards Construction responsible for building the shelters. Construction was undertaken in 1984, with each shelter costing $9,220 at the time.

Their design was inspired by an earlier tram shelter built on Miller Street in the 1920s. The later shelters adopted a nostalgic architectural style, combining practical transport infrastructure with traditional materials and detailing.

Typically, each shelter has timber posts set on concrete pads, supporting a timber-framed pyramidal or hipped roof covered with terracotta shingle tiles. Timber and glass form the rear wall, while a standard bench provides seating. The name of the bus stop is displayed on the front fascia.

Heritage NSW identifies the shelters as locally significant for their design and their association with former mayor Ted Mack, who was influential in their design and colour scheme. The shelters are also recognised for their contribution to the character of North Sydney.


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A 2015 North Sydney Bus Shelter Heritage Review assessed the shelters as heritage items. The current program is focused on restoration rather than replacement. The works are intended to preserve the shelters’ heritage significance while addressing safety and asset-condition issues.

The heritage shelter program has also been cited as one of the projects supporting North Sydney’s recently approved rate rise. With restoration now prioritised, the 12 selected shelters are set for work aimed at maintaining their condition while preserving the features that have given the structures their distinctive heritage character.

Published 21-August-2026