It's getting hot in here
Warming suburbs, sleepy ministers, chef hats, and school holidays
Huw Bradshaw
September 24, 2025
⏱️ The 45th edition of our newsletter is a five-minute read.
Morning all,
I’ve been talking about heat all week, and it doesn’t look like I’ll be stopping any time soon. I put together a quick video yesterday explaining how trees and urban greening can stop our asphalt-covered suburbs from feeling like ovens in the summer.
Later this week I’ll talk about how state planning regulations could risk what defences the North Shore already has against global warming, in allowing our present tree canopy to shrink.
Let’s get into the news for this week.
“This range shows the Government is sitting on the fence and putting old industries ahead of safety”
WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK 🎟️
FRIDAY, 26/09/25 | Taylor Swift Eras tribute
FRIDAY, 26/09/25 | Ghazza at 7th Day Brewery
FRIDAY, 26/09/25 | Growing food for wildlife project
SUNDAY, 28/09/25 | Hongkonger Street Market 2025
SUNDAY, 28/09/25 | Le Marché (French Markets)
HEARD THIS WEEK👂
🌏️ “Our future on the line”: young protestors reject Labor’s climate plan
Another week, another protest outside Anthony Albanese’s Kirribilli residence.
Read all about it below, and see my interview with an organiser here.
🎒 Affordable School Holiday Activities on the North Shore
The spring school holiday runs from September 27 until October 12. Good luck.
For any parents or carers reading this newsletter, here’s a quick piece about events and activities on for the next couple weeks.
🔥 What is urban heat?
As mentioned above, I put a short video together yesterday actually explaining what urban heat is, and how we can prevent it.
Watch below.
SEEN THIS WEEK 🤓
Annata returns! After receiving word in July that the hatted Crows Nest restaurant would be moving on from its Willoughby Road location, it turns out they won’t be travelling so far, setting up shop in St Leonards.
That’s all from me this week! Remember, if you have a tip, feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]
Cheers,
Huw
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