Redfern has its say on human rights
On May 7, around 30 people from a range of backgrounds heard expert views at a Community Consultation on Human Rights at Redfern Town Hall reports Neil Whitfield in the South Sydney Herald of June 2009. Read More…
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Whose responsibility?
Society has no respect for itself. Well, that’s the perception held by New South Wales’ top cop, Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione. And it is because of this epidemic of self-loathing that society has attempted to medicate itself with alcohol. The mix of the two creates a concoction for excessive Read More…
Welfare services feel the pinch
The recession is continuing to challenge inner-city welfare groups as unemployment rises and more people seek support reports Kelly Lane in the South Sydney Herald of June 2009. Read More…
Changes a-comin’ down the track
A Rail Corp review of City Rail staffing levels is currently underway at Redfern and Erskineville stations, causing local concern about potential cuts in station staff reports Reem Al-Gharabally in the South Sydney Herald of June 2009. Read More…
Rosebery residents say no to “mega depot”
The Rosebery Residents Action Group was formed a few years ago in reaction to Hillsong Church’s plan to put a 2,700-seat auditorium in the old RTA site at Rosebery and to operate from 7am to 10.30pm seven days a week. Now the Action Group is battling the City of Sydney, which, it says, is planning “ Read More…
Weekend markets – a way out of recession?
In an age of super-sized shopping centres and purchasing goods online, the humble weekend market is growing more popular than ever. Each weekend thousands of people flock to Glebe, Paddington, Kings Cross and Eveleigh markets to shop, eat and immerse themselves in the energy of the local community r Read More…
Speculation on Broadway
Two years ago to the month the SSH reported the eviction of tenants from the Carlton & United Breweries site on Broadway. In the same month, the site was purchased for development by Frasers Property reports Ann Deslandes in the South Sydney Herald of June 2009. Read More…
Supermarket 2 – residents to fight again
The community of Erskineville is again fighting plans to build a supermarket, despite the earlier rejection of an application by the same developers. The operators, identified as Thomas Dux/Woolworths, plan to build on the corner of Erskineville Road and Gowrie Street, which is also the same site pr Read More…
Gender, power and Labor politics
Environmental activist, Sydney University graduate and mother, Jenny McAllister, has recently been elected to the Labor Party Leadership Team, alongside Queensland Premier Anna Bligh and Senior Trade Union leader Michael Williamson. Each member will assume the role of National President for a year, Read More…
Affordable Housing SEPP Released – 1 August 2009
Premier Nathan Rees announced today the Government had delivered its promise to make it easier to build affordable housing – cheaper rental properties, granny flats and specialised social housing reports this Media Release of 1 August 2009. Read More…