Alexandria Archives

Built for the Toolbox: Smart Local Storage for Tradies Who Mean Business

February 4, 2026

If you’re a tradie, you already know the struggle. Tools piling up in the van. Materials turning up before you’re ready. Gear stuffed into garages, spare rooms, or anywhere that’ll fit. Some days, your workspace feels less like a well-oiled operation and more like a game of tool Tetris. That’s where TAXIBOX Local steps in, storage designed with tradies in mind. Practical, flexible, and close enough to grab that one thing you forgot (again). TAXIBOX Local Alexandria offers drive-up storage units that work like your off-site workshop, overflow shed or gear hub. Easy access. No fluff. No mucking around. Whether…

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Recreation, Sports

Building the New Huntley Street Recreation Centre, Alexandria: A Big Win for Local Families

December 19, 2025

Exciting things are taking shape in Alexandria with the construction of the new Huntley Street Recreation Centre, a modern indoor sports and recreation hub designed to support the growing needs of local families and active kids. Currently under construction at 6–8 Huntley Street, the project involves transforming an existing 1980s warehouse into a beautifully designed, community-focused recreation centre. Works began in November 2024 and are expected to take around 18 months, with Kane Constructions delivering the $25 million project in partnership with the City of Sydney. What’s coming to Huntley Street? Once complete, the centre will offer an impressive range…

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Homes and Living, Moving Homes

More Options When You’re Out of Room: Meet TAXIBOX Local in Alexandria

November 12, 2025

You might know us as the bright yellow storage gurus who deliver boxes to your driveway. And yep, we’re still doing that. But now, we’re opening the doors to something new: TAXIBOX Local in Alexandria with fixed self-storage units local to you, designed to make extra room even more accessible. Introducing TAXIBOX Local in Alexandria It’s a fresh take on self-storage, powered by TAXIBOX smarts and service you already know. TAXIBOX Local is: Access-friendly Flexible, drive-up access every day of the year (yep, all 365 of them). No hallways or lifts and no need to call ahead. Choice of sizes…

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Markets

Eat Drink Nights at Green Square

September 24, 2025

Cambridge Markets is bringing a brand-new foodie experience to the inner city with Eat Drink Nights at Green Square— a lively monthly night market held on the fourth Saturday of every month. This vibrant evening event transforms Green Square Plaza into a buzzing hub of flavour, culture, and community. With rows of street food stalls serving up global cuisines, sweet treats, and drinks to enjoy, it’s the perfect way to kick off your Saturday night. Alongside the delicious eats, you’ll find live entertainment setting the vibe, making it more than just a market — it’s a night out to remember….

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Parks & Playgrounds, School holidays

Apply to hire new sports field in Alexandria

May 7, 2024

Your group, club or organisation can play on the new sports field. The City of Sydney Council is building a new multipurpose sports field next to Perry Park Recreation Centre in Alexandria. It’s expected to open in mid-2024. The field is a long-pile multipurpose, synthetic pitch that is suitable for rugby, Australian football, soccer and field hockey games and training. The field’s durable synthetic surface means training and play can take place in all weather. Field space is allocated by an expression of interest. You are invited to apply. The council is inviting applications for regular and school holiday hire…

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Events, What to do

St Patrick’s Day on the Plaza

March 16, 2023

Enjoy limericks and beautiful melodies of the Irish Band Celtic Tones and the melodious tunes of the traditional Irish bagpipe band. Be mesmerized by the swift skill of the Irish dancing sets. Learn about Irish culture and enjoy the day to the fullest at this céilithe. Join the St Patrick’s day “Fancy Dress Pooch Parade” with your little pal. Try your hand at hurling or camogie traditional games of Ireland. Find a leprechaun and the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. About Celtic Tones In the great tradition of Irish music and songs, Celtic Tones is a…

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Inspiration, Kids, School holidays

Vitaland Alexandria: The best kids cafe in Sydney | Tasty Dine | Play & Learn | Birthday Party | Hours of fun!

October 13, 2022

VITALAND KIDS – Sydney’s most popular kids cafe, is now grand opened at Alexandria Homemaker Centre! You can feel the uniquely fresh and relaxed in this huge indoor space of nearly 800 square metres. With a variety of novelty toys and hottest entertainment facilities, no one could refuse to have fun here. There is no doubt that each photo you take here will capture the joy and happiness of your child in a world full of fantasy and dreamy. Vitaland gives you surprises from the entrance, you can find a huge ball pool, a 3D slide and an interactive projection…

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Health & Wellbeing, Parks & Playgrounds

Check out these new indoor sports courts in Alexandria

April 13, 2022

The city of Sydney has opened 2 new indoor courts as Perry Park continues to transform into a bustling sporting precinct We’ve brought more of our courts indoors at Perry Park Recreation Centre so lovers of netball, futsal, badminton, volleyball and basketball can play and practice year round, no matter the weather. International level futsal games can be hosted at the centre for the first time and tiered seating for bigger crowds is now available. 4 indoor courts at the centre are now available for sports competitions and hire. Work on a FIFA-sized multipurpose sports field, spectator seating and an…

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