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Media Articles on Redfern Waterloo
This is a selection of major news items about Redfern Waterloo from various media outlets.
The AHC also has a good selection of the stories about the Block in their media news section at http://www.ahc.org.au.
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- PM heckled at Indigenous Centre opening
- Maybe it should be renamed the National Centre of Indigenous Heckling. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd became the second high profile politician in a fortnight to be heckled at Sydney's National Centre of Indigenous Excellence - by members of the indigenous community angry at the federal government reports AAP in the Sydney Morning Herald on 26 January 2010.
- Chamber Business Consultation - 25 March 2010
- In a media release on 26 February the RWCC called on Local Business operators to stake a claim in the area's evolution and potential. Local business operators should not miss this opportunity to make their thoughts known, and take hold of the future potential of Redfern Waterloo the statement said.
- Kevin Rudd’s Opening Speech NCIE Redfern
- This is the text of the Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd’s Speech at the Launch of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence Redfern, Sydney 26 February 2010 - This has not been checked against Delivery.
- Prime Minister to visit Exodus Foundation literacy school
- On Friday, 26 February Prime Minster Kevin Rudd will visit The Exodus Foundation's literacy Tutorial Centre in Redfern reports Christianity Today on 26 February 2010.
- New centre fosters Indigenous talent
- A new National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, aimed at helping Indigenous children achieve their goals, has opened at Redfern in Sydney reports Bridget Brennan for ABC news on 26 February 2010.
- Homelessness getting worse: Council
- More than a year on from the federal government's pledge to halve the number of homeless people nationwide by 2020, Australia's largest city has recorded a 22 per cent increase in those sleeping rough reports Belinda Cranston of AAP in the Sydney Morning Herald of 25 February 2010.
- Redfern Waterloo Heritage Taskforce - Call for 2010 Heritage Projects
- The Redfern Waterloo Heritage Task Force (RWHT) has issued a call for nominations of 2010 Heritage Project. Below is the advertisement that is appearing in local papers as well as the Selection Criteria referred to in the add. Nominations close 25 February 2010.
- Save Ballymore - knock down its stands
- Could the best way to save Ballymore be to knock down the stands? [Is what happened in Redfern a model] Phil Lutton explores the question in the Brisbane Times of 25 February 2010.
- Waterloo Green Neighbourhood Project - politics muddy the distribution of public housing funds
- Following the February 19 announcement by Housing NSW (HNSW) of the Waterloo Green Neighbourhood Project, which will see substantial security and maintenance upgrades to the six public housing buildings that make up the Waterloo Green Estate, City of Sydney Greens Councillor Irene Doutney is calling for similar upgrades to other public housing estates reports Southern Courier on 24 February 2010.
- Residents rally to terminate M5 plan
- THE State Government put the M5 extension on the backburner when Premier Kristina Keneally announced her Metropolitan Transport Plan, but Tempe residents still have a fight on their hands to prevent the proposal going ahead reports Kate Carr in the Inner West Courier on 24 February 2010.
- Rail work to start in our first term, O'Farrell says
- UNDER a Coalition government work on both the north-west and south-west rail projects will be ''well advanced'' by the time of the 2015 State elections reports Brian Robins and Louise Hall in the Sydney Morning Herald of 23 February 2010.
- February 2010 - RWA Update – Text Version
- February 2010 - RWA Update – Text Version - Redfern: A Centre for Excellence / A message from our CEO / Specialist Health Centre set to serve Redfern / Premier Keneally retains Redfern Waterloo ministry / World-class movies to be made in Darlington / Alexandria wins with Emu Astrology Banner / Seniors party like its Christmas time in ‘09 / Local graduates take out top awards / Redfern & Aunty Beryl, fit for a Prince / Heritage Taskforce underway / Family Violence Taskforce extends reach / Offering youth a clean slate / Mudgin-Gal on the up and up / Community Information Meeting on Technology Park / REDWatch meeting and Alexandria follow-up / Redfern Waterloo Business Advice / The girl has got skills / Redfern Police Chief steps into the ring / Aboriginal Men’s Group wears the logo / REDWater Community Market / Find out the latest from the Redfern Waterloo Authority: / What’s happening around the Australian Technology Park?
- Sydney Lord Mayor welcomes light rail
- Lord Mayor of Sydney, Clover Moore MP has voiced her approval for the planned extension of the light rail service in inner Sydney after Premier Kristina Keneally announced the commitment in last weekend’s transport blueprint for Sydney writes Kevin Cheng in Central on 23 February 2010.
- A lurch in the right direction for rattled commuters
- Familiar words ... former premiers Nathan Rees, Morris Iemma and Bob Carr all promised improvements in the transport system. Finally, the government can enjoy some applause - albeit half-hearted - from the critics in the cheap seats writes Andrew West in the Sydney Morning Herald of 22 February 2010.
- All roads lead to the city
- Kristina Keneally has taken the axe to the transport blueprint of her predecessor, cancelling the proposed metro network to spend the money on expanding the heavy rail system reports Andrew West in the Sydney Morning Herald of 22 February 2010.
- Free one month art mecca in Sydney from March 25
- A MONTH-long free art mecca celebrating original works from Sydney's city fringe will be held from March 25 reports Nick Soon in the Blacktown Sun of 22 February 2010.
- New Express Rail Services for Western Sydney - 21 February 2010
- Premier Kristina Keneally today (21 February 2010) announced the $4.53 billion Western Express CityRail Service – a dedicated rail track to slash travelling times from western Sydney to the CBD reports this Media Release from Premier Keneally.
- Keneally Creates Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority
- Premier Kristina Keneally on February 21 2010 announced the State Government would set up a Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority – to drive future transit-oriented development and urban renewal.
- Pilot for Stronger and Safer High Rise Public Housing
- A $12 million three-year program – which includes "concierge" style front desk staff, on the ground maintenance teams, and extra security measures, especially at night - will be trialled at six Waterloo high-rise public housing buildings to improve safety for their 1,500 residents reports this media release from the NSW Premier on 19 February 2010.
- Sell-off in the city sees Seven join the rush
- SYDNEY residential and mixed-use developments worth more than $1 billion are being put up for sale, including the Seven Network's Epping site and John Beville's $800 million revamped Top Ryde City complex, which is expected to carry a price tag of about $250m writes Bridget Carter in the Australian of 18 February 2010.
