REDWatch

Graffti is widely regarded as a form of crime against the environment but this sweeping generalisation ignores the distinction between a well-crafted mural and a dopey “tag” writes Anna Christie in the December 2006 issue of the South Sydney Herald. Read More…

St Vincent de Paul Society is to sell its Caritas Centre mental health site in Darlinghurst to developers to fund Australia’s first integrated mental health, drug and alcohol and community health facility reports Ben Falkenmire in the December 2006 issue of the South Sydney Herald. Read More…

In relation to the development planning for the Carlton and United Brewery site, the South Sydney Herald’s Samantha Van reports that Lord Mayor Clover Moore told a public meeting in Chippendale, “I can’t stress enough how tragic it is”. She lamented the concept plan for which Frank Sartor, the NSW Planning Minister, and the Carlton… Read More…

The iconic Surry Hills landmark, Northcott Housing Estate, is the frst in the world to be recognised by the World Health Organisation as a “Safe Community”. For the last 4 years, national arts organisation Big hART has used cultural activities to bring about change at Northcott, working with Police, Department of Housing, Tenants and a… Read More…

About 40 families living in a Lilyfeld public housing estate are facing an uncertain future over Christmas after being told their homes are to be redeveloped. A Department of Housing offcial delivered residents a letter telling them of the news last week. The homes along Balmain Road and Edward Street, which are more than 40… Read More…

Before Redfern residents Geoff and Lyn Turnbull joined community group REDWatch, they sent out e-mail updates to a community starved of information reports Samantha Van in the December 2006 issue of the South Sydney Herald. Read More…

MAJOR NEW INNER-CITY ARTS VENUE CARRIAGEWORKS COULD INSPIRE FUTURE MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL EVENTS REPORTS IAN GOULD FROM THE SYDNEY STAR OBSERVER ISSUE 846 14 DECEMBER 2006.
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