Redfern, Eveleigh, Darlington, Waterloo Watch
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
The RWA Christmas Market was well supported with many people turning out to take a look and buy in the lead up to Christmas. The RWA reported receiving much good feedback. Most people seemed to be walking to the site from around the area or from the station although local residents say that the area Read More…
Sydney is not a city that shies away from the art world. It hosts the Biennale and the Sydney Festival, two events that bring us some of the most accomplished and significant artists in the world. Both the City of Sydney and the State Government invest noteworthy funding through their policy and fun Read More…
SLOT is a window gallery located at one of Sydney’s busiest intersections – the corner of Regent Street and Henderson Road in Redfern. It has presented in excess of 50 art exhibitions since 2003, viewed from the street 24 hours a day. To celebrate its fifth anniversary, SLOT will re-create 11 of tho Read More…
What would a day held so special in a nation’s heart be without its lingo, colloquialisms and ironies? Well those attending “Yabun” (song with a beat) found more than you could poke a “boondi” at, much of which came from the mouths of gifted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander MCs. Wire MC and Sis Read More…
The SSH organised a Survival/Australia Day harbour cruise in support of the Tribal Warrior Association. We’re happy to report plans for a similar event in 2010! reports Andrew Collis in the South Sydney Herald of February 2009. Read More…
The Rudd Government’s failure to adopt adequate greenhouse gas emission targets may prove devastating for Pacific Islanders, according to Aboriginal and Islander activist Patricia Corowa reports Laura Bannister in the South Sydney Herald of February 2009. Read More…
Local Indigenous business leaders are enthusiastic about a carbon trading scheme as a means of emissions reduction and promoting economic development in Indigenous communities, but are warning them about signing agreements with unscrupulous traders reports Reem Al-Gharabally in the South Sydney Hera Read More…
SOUTHS supporters are lobbying for their beloved Rabbitohs to return to Redfern Oval for good in the lead-up to a trial game at the ground this Saturday reports Angus Street in Central of 4 February 2009. Read More…
Please join us in true spirit on Thursday, the 12th of February, where Uncle Gordon Syron, an Elder from the Worimi and Biripi Nations is congratulating SBS on the documentary series “First Australians” by donating a painting. This painting is similar to the painting that saw Syron win the “COFA Pro Read More…
In this letter of 28th January 2009 REDWatch Spokesperson Geoff Turnbull responds to Central’s “Grand plans for Eveleigh” (Central, January 14) about Eveleigh Heritage. Read More…