Published 7 hours ago • loading... • Updated 7 hours agoShow Less IconBackstreet battle over inner-city beer garden escalates to Supreme Court The venue says reopening the lanes would force it to close, while council says the strips are still needed for public access.Summary by Sydney Morning HeraldOwners of The Fitzroy Beer Garden and its building are fighting to preserve their long-term unauthorised use of two laneways that abut its site at 243–245 Gertrude Street, and form part of the outdoor seating area.Share menu4 Articles4 ArticlesAllLeft3Center1RightSearch IconSort IconSydney Morning HeraldThe AgeLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconBrisbane TimesLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconWA todayCenterView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipBackstreet battle over inner-city beer garden escalates to Supreme CourtOwners of The Fitzroy Beer Garden and its building are fighting to preserve their long-term unauthorised use of two laneways that abut its site at 243–245 Gertrude Street, and form part of the outdoor seating area.7 hours ago·North Sydney, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources4Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated4 hours agoBias Distribution75% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon75% of the sources lean Left75% LeftL 75%C 25%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageSydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia 7 hours ago on Friday, August 28, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsSupreme Court Plus IconMelbourne, Australia Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsSupreme Court Plus IconMelbourne, Australia Plus IconShow All