Local gossip, Chinese whispers and ridiculous rumours. Do not believe anything you hear or read. And if it is true, you heard it here first.

Those cheeky developers Rozelle Village (who, in case you haven't heard, are proposing a 32-storey tower or two on the old Tigers site) will soon see how tough the local community is, with a battle being championed by our lovely Mayor, Rochelle Porteous. She has donned her boxing gloves and rallied the support of surrounding residents and businesses, uniting a fierce mob of activists to fight a common cause. When fighting big business, the State Government and other powerful entities, power and money often drown out our quaint lobby groups. Barangaroo, Iron Cove Bridge duplication, White Bay Cruise Terminal and Marrickville Metro Expansion are all good examples of community groups being sidelined in favour of the big guns. The Planning Authority will, of course, make an objective decision, and, for once, the community isn't facing an overwhelming foe. The developers are not in the league of Lend Lease or AMP Capital; they are relatively small players. Their pull goes as far as a few sports fans, and their political influence at a broader state and national level is insignificant.

Harris Farm is viewed as a reputable company with strong ethical values. Rumours are flying around that the company has its eye on the old Impala Kitchens site on Victoria Road, Drummoyne. Local chambers and Canada Bay Council are open to generating more strategically suitable commerce in the area so Harris Farm is welcomed! This rumour is unconfirmed.

Leichhardt's Ron Medich has listed his $40 million Point Piper mansion. It is reported that this is $15 million less than when it was quietly listed in February. The mansion has been described as an "architectural triumph of unrivalled quality." Having viewed it from a party next door, I can tell you that's a bargain price. Start saving.

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