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2004-2012 Statements
The Redfern Waterloo Authority operated until 2011-12 when it was taken over by the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority. Here we have captured some of that history as it happened in Redfern Wate
Frank Sartor addresses public housing tenants
South Sydney Herald August 2005 page 4 by Darcy Byrne Read More…
Oval debate goes one more round – 15.07.2005
Jane Shields in Southside News Issue 3/2005 Page 31 reports. Read More…
Fear for future of historic court – 15.07.2005
The closure and uncertain future of their 19th century courthouse has left Redfern people very unhappy. ELIAS JAHSHAN and NAMI KWON report. (Southside News Issue 3/2005 page 9) Read More…
Deal to boost indigenous jobs in Redfern Waterloo – 15.07.2005
Peta Fitzgerald Southside News Issue 3/2005 page 10 reports. An agreement between the Redfern-Waterloo Authority (RWA) and the main construction union has been reached in a bid to improve employment for Redfern’s indigenous community.
How Moore’s ‘kinda’onside with RWA – 15.07.2005
The support of Sydney’s Lord Mayor is vital for the success of the Redfern Waterloo redevelopment plan. But as DHEEPTHI NAMASIVAYAM finds out its not guaranteed. (Southside News issue 3/2005 page 10)
Friend or foe Sartor has final say – 15.07.2005
New South Wales Labor MP Frank Ernest Sartor, in his early years as a Sydney City councillor, described The Block in Redfern as: “the most difficult problem I have ever had to deal with”. Today, as a minister, he heads the Redfern Waterloo Authority. JOE CORREY profiles the man who now has extraordi Read More…
Pemulwuy inspires battle for The Block – 15.07.2005
Pemulwuy was the Rainbow Warrior who in the late 1700s united Aboriginal clans to resist the British. This earned him the reputation as the most famous freedom fighter in Aboriginal history. Another battle is now brewing – this time between the NSW Government and the Aboriginal Housing Company (AHC) Read More…
Land and secrets on The Block – 15.07.2005
On May 25, a map of Redfern Waterloo was published in the Government Gazette. It showed areas declared state significant within Redfern and Waterloo boundaries and included The Block – land privately owned by the Aboriginal Housing Company. Gazetting means planning and compulsory acquisition powers Read More…
Sacred land and official secrets 15.07.2005
In the early 1970s, many Aboriginal people living in Sydney were homeless and there was a serious overcrowding of what housing did exist. With no permanent housing they constantly faced eviction and racial discrimination in the private rent market. As a result of this lack of affordable housing, a g Read More…