20 Oct CAP meeting UPDATE!

! UPDATE ! The Council Assessment Panel refused to approve demolition of 69 High St Kensington during their meeting on 20th October!! A WIN but the old Kensington elementary school building is NOT SAFE YET, as the applicants (owners) could appeal to the Environment...

High Street heritage under demolition threat

69 High Street, Kensington, 21 May 2025 This modest building at 69 High Street was formerly the Kensington Village school house. It is thought to have been built in the 1840s-1850s. Although the building has stood firm for approximately 180 years, it now stands...

26 Oct: Rising Sun Inn celebrates 180 years

—- THIS IS A RISING SUN INN EVENT — The Rising Sun Inn will celebrate 180 years of history on 26th October from 12 noon to 7pm with • live music • giveaways from Coopers Brewery & Paracombe Wines • prizes for the best period costumes, and • special...

Carolling in Kensington – December 2026

Kensington residents and friends gather annually to walk through our suburb singing Christmas Carols as we go. Join us for a fun, family-friendly activity and sing-in the season!  Gather in Regent Garden next to McKellar Stewart kindy from 6.45pm for a 7pm start....

Pizza in the Park – Spring 2026

Join the annual Pizza in the Park community gathering! Free wood oven pizza for KRA members! Thanks to PGH Bricks & Pavers for the use of their mobile pizza oven. Where? Borthwick Park, Thornton St Kensington When? Spring 2026 – date to be confirmed The...