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| Stolen banner trumps Christmas Banner Competition. |
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15 December 2011
The Eveleigh Farmers' Market was alive with festive cheer and celebration on Saturday, 10 December 2011 with Life for Koori Kids winning the top prize for their vibrant and creative entry in the Market's annual Christmas Banner Competition.
Read more.
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| Smile, You're in Redfern Photo Competition. |
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21 November 2011
A Redfern photo competition has been launched to capture the welcoming spirit of the area with $1600 worth of prizes up for grabs!
Read more.
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| Draft BEP 2 and Urban Renewal Study. |
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14 November 2011
With the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA) taking on the urban renewal functions of the RWA, the SMDA is currently reviewing the draft BEP 2 submissions received regarding the non-statutory exhibition which occurred earlier this year. Further studies and analysis are planned which will form part of an urban renewal study for the Redfern-Waterloo Precinct.
Read more.
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| Redfern-Waterloo Authority Repeal Bill. |
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2 November 2011
The NSW Government introduced the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Repeal Bill 2011 on Tuesday, 18 October 2011 which will be presented to the Legislative Council accordingly.
Read more.
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| Reggie Rabbit welcomed commuters at Redfern Station. |
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10 August 2011
Redfern commuters were given a warm welcome at Redfern Train Station on 9 August as part of a campaign to promote Redfern as a thriving destination for both business and recreation.
Read more.
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| BEP 2 Stakeholder Engagement Report released |
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22 July 2011
The Redfern-Waterloo Authority (RWA) has released the Stakeholder Engagement Report for the Built Environment Plan Stage 2 (BEP 2), capturing the community’s feedback on this important project.
Read more.
Read the Report (pdf~2Mb).
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| Revitalisation on The Block on National Nine News |
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21 June 2011
A story on the revitalisation on The Block appeared on National Nine News on 21 June 2011 with interviews with Redfern community members.
View the video here.
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| Building a brighter future through Aboriginal employment |
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24 May 2011
Over 850 employment opportunities have been created for Aboriginal men and women with the assistance of RWA's Aboriginal Employment Program including Luke Sainthill who is now studying at university thanks to the program.
Read more.
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| New arts space opens in Eveleigh |
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16 May 2011
Weave Arts Centre officially launched on Wednesday, 11 May by holding its inaugural
exhibition ‘Breakout’ featuring the work of artists who are recovering from mental health
issues.
Read more. |
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| Bringing the local community together through sport |
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11 May 2011
The Australian Technology Park (ATP), South Sydney Rabbitohs and the NSWRL joined forces to showcase Rugby League and the way the game can bring harmony into the community on Saturday 7 May with the U17s ATP Redfern 9s competition.
Read more. |
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| Bush Tucker pioneer wins award |
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23 March 2011
Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo, a well known Redfern community member and trainer at Yaama Dhiyaan Hospitality Training School, has received an achievement award for her contribution to the local community.
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| Lucy Turnbull, RWA Board member, receives Order of Australia. |
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February 2011
Lucy Turnbull, Board Member of Redfern-Waterloo Authority, has been made an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO). Read more. |
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| Redfern-Waterloo Authority Statement on the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority |
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September 2010
Read the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Statement on the Sydney Metropolitan Development Authority announcement
here. |
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| NCIE receives $500,000 boost |
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9 September 2010
The National Centre for Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) has received a cheque for $500,000 as
part of its partnership with the Redfern-Waterloo Authority to provide greater recreation
and sporting opportunities for young people in the area.
Read more. |
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| Shaping the future roll up Redfern |
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20 July 2010
A new partnership comprising the City of Sydney, Redfern-Waterloo Authority (RWA), Redfern Waterloo
Chamber of Commerce (RWCC), REDWatch and South Sydney Rabbitohs has been formed to tell the world
what a great place Redfern-Waterloo is to live, work and play.
Read the media release. |
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| CEOs swap a day in the office to help local community centre |
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27 May 2010
Decorating a playroom, painting a fence, and getting their hands dirty in the garden; these were just some of
the tasks involved for a group of Sydney-based CEOs who spent the day at The Shop, Waterloo, a centre for
women and children, as part of the CEO Day of Caring, organised by United Way.
Read
the release. |
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| Under the spotlight: Redfern profiled on television |
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South Sydney footballer Nathan Merritt captures the essence of Redfern
in his profile of growing up in the area, highlighting the local community from The Block,
Australian Technology Park, and Redfern Oval, as featured on The Matty Johns Show.
Click here to view the TV clipping. |
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| TO ALEXANDRIA RESIDENTS: TRAFFIC CONSULTANT ENGAGED |
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1 March 2010
As Managing Director of ATP, Roy Wakelin-King wrote to Alexandria residents on 1 March 2010
informing them of the engagement of a traffic consultant to address the management of parking
in their suburb.
Read the letter. |
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| THE CHANGING FACE OF REDFERN WATERLOO |
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15 February 2010
The Premier and Minister of Redfern Waterloo Kristina Keneally presented independent data
that shows the partnership between the NSW Government and the local community has
improved crime rates and housing prices.
Read the release. |
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| RWA CALLS FOR HERITAGE PROJECT NOMINATIONS |
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The RWA are calling for 2010 heritage project nominations for the Redfern Waterloo area. Nominations are still being accepted.
Read the complete advertisement.
Learn more about the Redfern Waterloo Heritage Taskforce. |
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| ALEXANDRIA WINS YOUTH CHRISTMAS BANNER PRIZE |
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11 January 2010
Alexandria Park Community School took out the $1000 winner's prize for the inaugural Christmas Banner Competition.
Life for Kids were the runner's up collecting $500, with Darlington Public School the favourite among the people.
Read the press release. |
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| BUILT ENVIRONMENT PLAN STAGE 2 UPDATE |
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The Redfern Waterloo Authority and Housing NSW have released an update flyer on plans for public housing in the area.
Download the flyer. |
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| RWA SEEKING INDIGENOUS MEMBER TO HERITAGE TASKFORCE |
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Nominations are now open for two Indigenous membership seats with the Redfern Waterloo Heritage Taskforce in 2009/10.
Submissions are still being accepted.
Read the expression of interest here. |
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