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‘It should be gay Disneyland’: the struggle to revitalise Sydney’s Oxford Street without selling its soul

Much-loved inner-city strip is getting a makeover, but as luxury shops move in, some worry smaller, longstanding businesses will be pushed out

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2025

Vacant shopfronts v the WorldPride takeover: is Oxford Street ready for Mardi Gras?

Once billed as Sydney’s golden queer mile, the strip has born the brunt of lockouts, lockdowns and gentrification. On the eve of its first parade since 2020 – and its biggest yet – the pressure is on

The Guardian - AU · Feb 21, 2023