Local news + council · Paddington · 31 May 2026

Council pushes back on Victoria Barracks sale

The Defence Department is looking to offload Victoria Barracks and Council wants heritage protections locked in before anything happens. Mayor Sarah Dixson is writing to the Assistant Minister for Defence to push for binding controls and proper community consultation before any divestment goes ahead. Worth keeping an eye on — this one could reshape a big chunk of Paddington.