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DoP Draft Sydney City Subregional Strategy Released - comment closes 5 September 2008
The Department of Planning has released the Metropolitian Plan’s Draft Sydney City Subregional Strategy. The Sydney City subregion is based on the boundaries of the City of Sydney local government area. This subregion occupies a central and strategic part of the Greater Metropolitan Region. This is the same area covered by Council’s recent Sustainable Sydney 2030.
Frasers Broadway Community Information Session – Wednesday 9 July, 2008 5pm
Frasers have arranged a Community Information Session for Wednesday 9 July 2008 from 5pm to 8pm at the Fosters Brewery Office, Broadway. As requested by community representatives Frasers advise there will extensive opportunities to discuss the modified plans with the project team at an initial informal display session.
Robert Domm Appointed CEO of Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority
Planning Minister Frank Sartor today (20 June 2008) announced the appointment of Mr Robert Domm as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority reports this media release from Minister Frank Sartor.
RWIU 25 June 2008
In this Update: ILC National Indigenous Development Centre Consultation – Thursday 26th June 2008 3.00-6.30pm / REDWatch – This Month’s Meeting Tuesday 1st July 2008 6pm / Inner South Community Forum (Redfern, Waterloo & Eveleigh) - Wednesday 2nd July 6.00pm to 8.30pm / RWA North Eveleigh Concept Plan Feedback / Sydney University’s Campus 2020 Masterplan Revealed / Darlington – Chippendale Urban Design Study – University Confusion / Redfern Community Health Centre Relocation Details / RWA Built Environment Update / RWA / ATP Address Noise Issues / RWA Development Applications / RWA Seeks to Close ATP Blacksmith’s Shop – Open Day 17th August 10am – 2pm / Large Erecting Shop on Federal Heritage Radar / RWA and the State Budget / RWA Human Services Update / Waterloo Green Landscape Consultation - Wednesday 9 July 2008 / Waterloo Green Action Plan Implementation / South Sydney Interagency looks at area’s forward budget needs / Making Connections - Changes and Events by 4th July 2008 / CoS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Panel – Nominations Close Friday 1st August 2008 / CoS Plans for Aboriginal Cultural Centre and Eora Journey 2030 Proposal / NAIDOC Week 6 July 2008 – 13 July 2008 / Redfern Residents for Reconciliation Gathering Ground Photos / Art Galleries and Aboriginal Arts, Performance and Culture – Redfern Chamber of Commerce Proposed Initiatives / Concrete Culture - Ivan Dougherty Gallery until 5th July 2008 / Lights Camera Action - Information and registration Days 16th – 18th July 2008 / Underbelly Public Arts Lab + Festival looking for Support / Redfern and Regent Streets Retail Strip Sub-Committee tackles shutters / Business Awards Nominations Open / Live Green Stalls Available – Sunday 17th August / Developer Appeals Erskineville Supermarket decision / In the Media / South Sydney Herald June 2008 / Australia 2020 Summit Report Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 28 May 2008
In this Update: REDWatch Community North Eveleigh Submission Writing BBQ – Saturday 31st May 11am – 1 pm / Some Further Comments on the North Eveleigh Concept Plan on Exhibition until 12th June 2008 / DGRs for First High rise Proposed for Regent Street Under RWA Plan / Watpac wins Seven Network Construction Contract / RWA’s Community Facilities and Services Map / Federal Budget Impacts on Redfern Waterloo Service / Nominations sought for City of Sydney Aboriginal and Torres Strait Advisory Panel / AHC the Block and the Shape of The Future / Inquiry into Aboriginal Disadvantage / Inquiry into Child Protection Services / Redfern Business Precinct Study - Towards the Future – 17th June 2008 / RWCC Redfern and Regent Streets Retail Strip Sub-Committee / Free Business Advice / Eveleigh and Rail Heritage Activity / Friends of Erskineville Village Claim Victory over Woolworths / Frasers Broadway Concept Plan & Artists Spaces DA / GCA Building Gets Border / Sustainable Sydney 2030 – Submissions Close Friday 30th May 2008 / Bourke Street Bikeway Consultation Extended - until Friday 6th June 2008 / CDEP Discussion Paper - submissions by Thursday 12th June 2008 / Senior First Aid Course – Starts 16th June 2008 / International Association for Public Participation Community Engagement Course / Draft Darlington Chippendale Urban Design Study Soon / In the Media / May 2008 South Sydney Herald / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 2 May 2008
In this Update: RWA North Eveleigh Concept Plan on Exhibition until 12th June 2008 / Some Initial Comments on the North Eveleigh Concept Plan / RWA Community Information Sessions on North Eveleigh Concept Plan / Next REDWatch Meeting to Discuss North Eveleigh Concept Plan – 6pm 7th May 2008 / North Eveleigh Concept Plan Darlington Businesses Briefing – 3 pm Thursday 8th may 2008 / Redfern Business – Towards the Future Forum – Forum Tuesday 6th May Frasers Broadway Update / Housing NSW Acts on Redfern Waterloo Playgrounds / MTV Awards and the ATP Noise Debate / RWA DA Approval for Signage and Cafe / Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage in Redfern Coloured Digger ANZAC March / Friends of Eveleigh Updates / More Opera House for those on Government Benefits / Position Vacant: Coordinator Food Distribution Network Inc.- Closes 12th May 2008 / Larissa Behrendt – ‘Reconciliation after the Apology’ - 22nd May 2008 / Macquarie Street Ethics – Will things ever Change? – 25th May 2008 / Critical Pedagogy and Participatory Learning for Social Transformation : The Role of Higher Education Conference Nov 27 - 28 2008 / Connect Redfern – Children and Family Services Lists Updated for Term 2 2008 In the Media / May 2008 South Sydney Herald / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 14 Apr 2008
In this Update: RWA Plans for North Eveleigh Redevelopment now Public / New Concept Planned for CUB Broadway Site – Greener and Bigger / New Planning Laws on Exhibition until 24th April 2008 / RWA Development Approvals – CarriageWorks Hours and NICTA Signs / The poor state of NSW Housing children’s playgrounds in Waterloo and Redfern / Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage – New Submissions / Redfern Residents for Reconciliation Meeting - What the Indigenous Land Council (ILC) is doing in Redfern – 7.30 pm 16th April 2008 / Eveleigh Again Supports Maitland Steamfest – 19th April 2008 / Connect Redfern - Making Connections Term 2 Update – changes by 21st April 2008 / Indigenous Job Market 2008 – 9am – 2pm 20th May 2008 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 4 Apr 2008
In this Update: North Eveleigh DGRs Issued – will be on DoP Website soon / RWA provides information on “Dry” Alcohol Support Service for Redfern Waterloo / Settlement Neighbourhood Centre seeks new Executive Officer / Sustainable Sydney 2030 and Redfern Waterloo / Redfern Waterloo Census Statistics for 2006 / The CoS study “Redfern Business Precinct – Towards the Future” / ATP Function Noise Complaints / Souths League’s Club DAs / RWA Staff Changes / RWA DA on Exhibition / Woolworths Stores Comparisons for Inner City / Chippendale News - Balfour Street Park – Frasers – History Week / Find a Bike Route / REDWatch Website Update / Housing NSW – Future Directions for Tenant Participation or Not? / Good Neighbourhood BBQs / Sydney Electorate ‘2020 Summit’ - Saturday 5 April 2008 / Waterloo Incinerator coming down & Green Square Town Centre Public Domain Exhibition – Until 13th April 2008 / What the Indigenous Land Council (ILC) is doing in Redfern – 16th April 2008 / “The Coloured Digger” March Ecumenical Service and exhibition – 25th April 2008 / Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage – Submissions until Wednesday 30th April 2008 / In the Media / South Sydney Herald / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 17 Mar 2008
In this Update: RWA Built Environment Update / CarriageWorks – Continuation of Hours DA until 18th March 2008 / Frasers Reworking Concept Plan for CUB Broadway Site / CoS Redfern Business Precinct Survey – Survey return by Friday 28th March / Elizabeth Street Land and Housing Corporation DA – Exhibition Closes 24th March 2008 / RWA DAs on Exhibition / What’s new on the RWA Website / The RWA’s State Plan Objectives – What would you have chosen? / Waterloo Green – Minister stickers Graffiti / South Sydney Interagency Meets / First Round of Local Action Plan Matching Grants / City Action on Homelessness / Redfern Legal Centre helping young tenants / In Living Memory – Photographs from the Aborigines Welfare Board / Living in Harmony - 8 March 2008 – 30 April 2008 / City South Community Forum – Monday 17th March 2008 / Good Service mob at Redfern Community Centre - Tuesday 18 March 2008 9.30am-3.30pm / Screening of “Waterloo” with Tom Zubrycki – Thursday 20th March 1pm at The Factory / HOPE VI and Chicago’s Public Housing ‘Transformation’ - Thursday 27th March 2008 / Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage (Inquiry) – Submissions extended to 31st March 2008 / Mind Ya Arts Showcase – Friday 4th April 2008 / Local Heroes – Volunteer Awards – Nominations until 7th April 2008 / Dr Judith Stubbs at Waterloo Gathering – Time to Talk – 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Thursday 10th April 2008 / CoS Grant Applications – Close Monday 21 April 2008 / Let's Talk Business - Seminar Series for small and medium sized businesses / Good Neighbourhood BBQs / In the Media / South Sydney Herald March 2008 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 21 Feb 2008
In this Update: Redfern Community Health Centre Plans on Public Exhibition – Until 6th March 2008 / Sydney University Major Project to Consolidate Abercrombie Street Precinct / Robert Domm meets Darlington Businesses over RWA Plans / Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Inquiry Submissions – still being received until Friday 29th February 2008 / The RWA Submission to the Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage / Review and Evaluation of the progress of the Human Services Plan Phase One / Aboriginal Housing Company asked by DoP for $60,000 to assess Concept Plan / Planning for Dry Alcohol Facility for Aboriginal Men in Redfern is well advanced / Waterloo Green Safety still a problem in spite of Action plan / Supervised Accommodation can fix the Mental Health Crisis / Heritage Office changes cause concern / Redfern Residents for Reconciliation / Housing Community Assistance Programme (HCAP) Activities for 2008 / Village Bus timetable for new Redfern to Woolloomooloo Service / In the Media / After Sorry - Where to for Aboriginal Rights? - Monday 25th February, Redfern Community Centre, 6pm / Redfern Street - Mum Shirl Memorial Rededication and Decorative Lighting Launch – Wednesday 27 February 2008 7pm / Eveleigh Pocket Park Renewal - Community Celebration - Saturday 1 March 2008, 11.00am at Pemulwuy Park / REDWatch Meeting – 5th March 2008 6pm The Factory / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 6 Feb 2008
In this Update: Happy New Year – The Turnbull Family of Redfern is back! / REDWatch Meeting - 6 February 2008 6pm The Factory / REDWatch Submission to Inquiry into Overcoming Aboriginal Disadvantage / Eveleigh’s Large Erecting Shop - Alive and Active / RWA sell Rachael Forster Hospital for $11.5 million / Proposed CoS - Rabbitohs Redfern Oval Agreement – Exhibition until 8 February 2008 / ILC lodge School Site Concept Plan Modification / Department of Arts pays CarriageWorks $1m for RWA Delay / Housing NSW Waterloo Green Statement upsets residents / Housing NSW starts work on Walker and Philip Streets Project / RWA Annual Report: not making information easily accessible / Questions over RWA Grants / AHC Optimism over Pemulwuy Project / Federal Parliament Convergence, Apology and Local Activities / Frasers get CUB DGRs for Remediation & Transitional Works / Erskineville Supermarket DA Campaign / Village to Village Shuttle Bus Expansion to Woolloomooloo / ISRCSD’s Inner Voice looks at the DoH Human Service Accord / 2006 Census figures now in CoS Community Profile / CoS 2030 Emerging Directions Report / RWA and REDWatch Websites Summer Holiday cleanup / RWA’s December 2007 Update / South Sydney Herald February 2008 / In the Media / Souths in the News / Exodus Centre Redfern Graduation / Connect Redfern - Updated Children & Family Lists / Vodafone Foundation Australia “Volunteers” Grant / Easy Cooking on a Budget – Starts 20th February 2008 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations.
RWIU 7 Dec 2007
In this Update: Seasons Greetings and our Christmas Break / RWA Built Environment Plan Update / More TV Jobs come to Redfern / RWA and ATP Annual Reports / RWA Special Arrangements for DA Notifications and Advertising over December 2007 & January 2008 / Parliamentary Questions and Answers on Redfern Waterloo / Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage (including in Redfern Waterloo) – Hearing Dates set – Submissions by 31st January 2008 / Expressions of Interest for Leasing of historic Black Theatre Site / REDWatch Welcomes Redfern Waterloo Chamber of Commerce Statement on Public Housing / Friends of Eveleigh Campaign Update / Lucy Taksa lecture: ‘Buildings, machines and ghosts: finding cultural heritage and social value at the Eveleigh Railway Workshops’ - Thursday 13 December 2007 / Summer on the Green – Friday 7th December 2007 / Darlington to Celebrate Howard End – Sunday 16th December 3pm / UTS Shopfront Projects – Semester One Project Applications Close January 31st 2008 / December 2007 Edition of South Sydney Herald / UTS Precinct Paper available at Redfern Neighbourhood Centre / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 30 Nov 2007
In this Update: Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage (including in Redfern Waterloo) – Submissions Extended to 31st January 2008 / NSW Minister for Housing visits Redfern Waterloo / DoH Funding for RedWater News at an End? / REDWatch Meeting on RWA / DoH Public Housing Redevelopment Plans – 5.30 Wednesday 5th December 2007 / Redfern Waterloo Eveleigh CoS Community Forum - Wednesday 5th December 2007 / Changes Proposed to Tenancy Law / More Information on Housing – City Futures and AHURI / New Light on the Redfern Waterloo Street Team Evaluation / Pemulwuy Project waiting on Department of Planning / Jane Bennett exhibition of Trains, Cranes & Ships - National Trust Centre from 1-14 December, 2007 / Can there be a place for Rail Artists in Eveleigh? / Gawura Campus of St Andrew’s Cathedral School Opens / Erskineville 2 Storey Supermarket Opposed – Meeting 6th December - Exhibition Closes 17th December 2007 / Frasers Broadway November Consultation and Demolition Plans on Exhibition until 14th December 2007 / Waterloo’s Summer on the Green – Friday 7th December 2007 / International Human Rights Day Welcome for African Refugees – Monday 10th December 2007 / Carers Fact sheets now in 15 Languages / In the Media – UTS Publications Precinct Issue 4/2007 (November) Articles of Interest / What we Missed in the South Sydney Herald / Crime Hotspots: is Redfern like Dover Heights? / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
RWIU 7 Nov 2007
REDWatch Federal Election Candidates Housing Forum – 6.30pm Monday 12th November 2007 Redfern Town Hall / Making Input on Public Housing Renewal / Some Housing Issues in the Media / AHC Concept Plan with Department of Planning for Pemulwuy Project / Redfern Waterloo Street Team Evaluation Report Surfaces / RWA Minister and CEO answer Questions on Redfern Waterloo / Anchor Tenant for CarriageWorks’ new Commercial Retail Area / Eveleigh Railyards on National Trust Top Ten List of Australia’s Heritage at Risk / Sale of Rachel Foster Hospital - Public Tender Closes 2pm Tuesday 20th November 2007 / National Indigenous Development Centre Update / Frasers CUB Design Workshop – 11 am – 4 pm Saturday 17 November 2007 / Souths Leagues Club / Local Action Plans Matching Grants Program Expressions of Interest – 14 December 2007 / Jobs Available at The Settlement – 16th November 2007 / Koorikuto Benefit night – 8pm Saturday 10th November 2007 / Business Crime Prevention Forum – 13th & 14th November 2007 / Aboriginal Karate Program Grading at The Settlement – 17th November 2007 / Rally in Support of NT Aboriginal Communities – 10am Sunday 18th November on the Block / Hands Up for Indigenous Rights – 11am Sunday 18th November 2007 / Redfern-Waterloo Authority Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon – 12 noon Tuesday 20th November 2007 / Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage (including in Redfern Waterloo) – Submissions Close 30th November 2007 / Human Rights Arts and Film Festival – 6th December 2007 / The Balnaves Foundation Open House Program - Santa Babies, 13th December, 12pm, Ages 2-5 / Local Entertainment in the media / South Sydney Herald / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
15 October 2007
In this Update: Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage (including in Redfern Waterloo) – Submissions Close 30th November 2007 / “Creating a Culture of Work in the Redfern Waterloo Area” – RWA Study Now Available / Housing Forum for the Federal Electorate of Sydney – REDWatch Forum / The ILC’s National Indigenous Development Centre (NIDC) given Development Approval / Concept Approval for Rachel Forster Redevelopment / Frasers Broadway Exhibition / RWA October 2007 Newsletter / New Volunteer Activity at Eveleigh’s Large / RailCorp Rail Heritage Problem Update / Darlington Chippendale Urban Design Study Proposal Documents on Web / Green Square Design Workshop - 17 & 20 October 2007 / Redfern Waterloo and the Media / South Sydney Herald – October 2007 / Redfern Girl’s Basketball Team Needs Help to Get to Perth / New Village to Village Bus Time Table / Connect Redfern Family & Children’s Services Updated lists for Term 4 2007 / NCOSS Policy Conference - Perspectives on Poverty - 8.30am-5pm Wednesday 17th October 2007 / Danks Street Waterloo Festival – 21st October 11am to 5pm / Solar Hot Water Information Evening - 6:30pm 24th October 2007 – Redfern Town Hall / Waterloo’s Summer on the Green – Friday 7th December 2007 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
24 September 2007
In this Update: RWA Built Environment Update / Eveleigh Pedestrian & Cycle Bridge / Blacksmiths Shop DA Re-exhibited – Until 4 October 2007 / RED Square still missing in RWA Action / Redfern Waterloo in the Media / Strategy for Waterloo Green in response to Safety Audit / Mosaic Project Completed / Police New Aboriginal Strategic Directions 2007-2011 / Chippendale Potential Flashpoint in Urban Design Study / Inner West (Darlington / Chippendale) Community Forum – Monday 24 September 6pm / The Settlement & The Factory AGMs – 25th September 2007 / Frasers Property Community Information Display and Viewing on CUB Site – Wednesday 26 & Saturday 29 September 2007 / Rabbitohs keep Redfern in the news / What is Souths Cares? - REDWatch Public Forum –– 6pm Wednesday 3 October 2007 / Late Night Trading Premises DCP Exhibition – until Monday 1st October 2007 / Settlement DA – on exhibition until 4th October 2007 / Connect Redfern – Changes by Friday 5th October 2007 / Poverty and Dignity Conference - Wednesday 17th October 2007 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
3 September 2007
In this Update: Ministerial Changes to Community Representation on RWA BEMAC / RWA talk to Public Housing Tenants & Workers / Helen Campbell Reports Back on RWA HSMAC / RWA Updates Information on Employment and Enterprise / CoS Redfern Waterloo Community Forum Report / Redfern Neighbourhood Centre Interim and Long Term Changes / CoS - Local Community Grants Program – Close 2 October 2007 / Darlington, West Redfern Chippendale Urban Design Study – Workshop 2 - 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Wednesday 19 September 2007 / CUB Site Redevelopment Update & Coming Open Day of Site / RailCorp CEO Vince Graham Reveals Plans for Mortuary Station / Friends of Eveleigh (FOE) widely circulates Concept Plan for Large Erecting Shop / Redfern Waterloo Chamber of Commerce goes local / Redfern Oral History, Photos and Videos / “Liyarn Ngarn” Film Launch / In the Media / South Sydney Herald – September 2007 / South Sydney Herald – August 2007 / Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality Training – Next Course 22 October 2007 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
3 August 2007
Rachel Forster Concept Proposal on Exhibition until 24th August 2007 / Friends of Eveleigh produce Large Erecting Shop Concept Plan for the Tourism Review / RailCorp to move Heritage Carriages from the Paint Shop North Eveleigh to Chullora / Redfern Street Business Map & Business Development Evening – 7th August 2007 / South Side Story - The Pride of the League – ABC TV 8pm Tuesdays Starts 7th August 2007 / Community Report Back on RWA Human Services MAC - Thursday 16th August 2007 1.00 pm to 3.00 pm / RWA Ministerial Advisory Boards (MACs) Update / AHC Pemulwuy Project Presentation – 4.30pm, 14th August 2007 at RCC / Public Forum – Unpacking Social Enterprise - 1-5pm 14th August 2007 / Redfern Local Command – Waterloo Green Safety Audit Report / Urban Design Studies / Factory Community Centre 30th Anniversary – 31st August 2007 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
24 July 2007
In this Update: Minister Changes RWA Human Services Ministerial Advisory Committee (HSMAC) / AHC Pemulwuy Project Presentation – 4.30pm, 14th August 2007 at RCC / Settlement Neighbourhood Centre Hall DA going to CoS Council / DA for CoS Neighbourhood Service Centre to move to 158 Redfern Street / RWA Development Applications & Determinations / CoS Community Forum for Redfern Waterloo and Eveleigh – Wednesday 25 July 6-8.30 pm / CoS Urban Design Study – Chippendale, Darlington, North Newtown, Erskineville & Alexandria areas / Waterloo Green Safety Audit Undertaken / Tribal Warrior looks for new Trainees / PIA Seminar on “Urban Redevelopment or Planning for the Public Good? — Redfern-Waterloo” – 1st August 2007 / REDWatch Meeting – 1st August 2007 6pm / South Sydney Business Conference - Wednesday 8 August 2007 / Connect Redfern Family & Children’s Services Updated lists for Term 3 2007 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
6 July 2007
In this Update: Dr Col Gellatly Replaces David Richmond as RWA Chair / RWA Reorganisation / Changes to Community Representatives on RWA Employment and Enterprise Ministerial Advisory Committee / Rachel Forster Hospital Concerns / Support Independent Media - A concert in support of The South Sydney Herald – Sunday 8th July 4-8pm / DoH Plans for Walker, Kettle, Morehead and Phillip Street Redevelopment on Exhibition – until 18th July 2007 / Kristina Keneally on Heffron Budget News / Post Election Planning Changes / CoS Community Forum for Redfern Waterloo and Eveleigh – Wednesday 25 July 6-8.30 pm / CoS Local Action Plan Grants Saved / City of Sydney to match funds Raised for CUB Site Legal Challenge / Local NAIDOC Week activities 8-15th July / Child Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Redfern Waterloo / National Day of Action - Sydney Rally Saturday 14 July 10am @ The Block (next to Redfern Station) / Coaling at Mortuary – Keeping Everyone in the Dark! / What could become of Eveleigh? / NSW Government Review of Tourism in NSW / Connect Redfern List Updates Needed / South Sydney Herald July 2007 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations
DoP Draft Sydney City Subregional Strategy Released - comment closes 5 September 2008
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