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It’s been one year since NSW Minister for Housing Matt Brown witnessed the state of public housing in the Redfern/Waterloo area, and nothing has changed. The sorry state of public housing - What's going on?

Nicholas McCallum ment of land in the area, but the existing housing is now coming close Residents of Waterloo Green are to condemnation. The lack of action once again feeling ignored. Their from the RWA has stirred feelings of requests for even basic repairs have uncertainty within the tenant body. fallen upon the deaf ears of the The Government’s plan to combine Minister and Housing NSW. public and private housing in the area has multiplied doubts in the minds of Monthly pleas for basic repairs residents. have continually been overlooked The situation in the area is cause for or ignored. The State Government’s many tenants to question the worth of neglect and failure to act has only their dwellings, asking themselves how fuelled the anger of residents. A letter they can possess any sense of pride or from Housing NSW dated November belonging where they live. 21, 2002 acknowledged the need for Ross Smith has raised the issue of fences, among numerous other things, housing in the area numerous times to be mended. To this day, nothing with Housing NSW. “How, in reality, has happened and in most cases the does the government expect its tenants fencing structures have been reduced to react to them when they treat the An example of neglect Photo: Ali Blogg to piles of wood only suitable for a tenants with such blatant disrespect?” bonfire. In 2006, Housing NSW identi- Mr Smith asks. Furthering the feelings of disem- The lack of concern shown by intention of reducing public housing in fied the situation for a Special Project Successive Housing Ministers have powerment are the claims that the Housing NSW raises questions as to the area, it is evident that it is happy to Proposal, but there has still been no taken the same stance. They have Client Service Officers, that once the State Government’s commitment let public housing self-diminish. action taken, and no further informa- maintained that “Social housing is a frequented the residence in six-month to some of Sydney’s most desperate tion provided to the tenants. privilege, not a right” and, whilst Hous- intervals, have all but evaporated. It is people, with many asking why Matt STOP PRESS: The Minister has announced a second Simultaneously, the Redfern- ing Minister Brown sits on his hands, also claimed that some CSOs will no Brown is not performing his duties version of a Plan to address the maintenance backlog Waterloo Authority has drummed up the tenants of the Waterloo Green are longer make visits to tenants unless as Housing Minister. And while the – now estimated at $1.6 billion – with a five-year time frame for implementation and/or completion. support for the release and redevelop- feeling ever more disadvantaged. accompanied by another officer. Government once stated that it had no

City of Sydney Sartor visits North Eveleigh Geoff Turnbull Residents will be pleased to hear that One of the issues explored at length the DoP has been looking at the traffic was the feasibility of moving the west- Council Elections ’08 On August 20, Planning Minister study and further work is being done ern entrance to the site further east to Frank Sartor made a walk around on this. The issues raised in the sub- avoid problems with cars cutting into the North Eveleigh site with repre- missions go back to the RWA for their Queen Street but this is difficult given City of Sydney ratepayers will go to the polls to sentatives from the Redfern-Waterloo response. The RWA revealed that it is the drop into the site from Golden Authority, the Department of Plan- already working on changes to accom- Grove or Forbes Street. elect a new council on Saturday September 13. ning, consultants and a selection modate some of the objections. Hopefully, there will be an oppor- Voting is compulsory. of local residents who have made The RWA is looking at the possibility tunity for some further discussion objections to the North Eveleigh of a park at the western end of the site between the RWA and objectors on ■ Concept Plan. This followed a project and redistributing that floor space else- their revised plans prior to them going Candidate profiles – page 4 presentation to the Minister by the where. It is also looking at re-orienting back to the DoP for further considera- ■ Polling booth locations – page 12 RWA and its consultants, and discus- the building to the east of the paint tion. It is not expected that the changes sion on the issues of concern. shop. A heritage interpretation strategy would go on public exhibition through is also being prepared. the DoP. 2 The South Sydney Herald – September 2008

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ADVERTISING Blacksmithing sparks community interest [email protected] 0400 139 710 Wendy Collis Following speeches at midday, a MAILING ADDRESS: motion was presented to resolve the PO Box 2360 Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 “Frank Sartor is a destroyer of issues affecting the site. This included history. If this goes, who else do we calls for the RWA/ATP to withdraw the LETTERS blame?” asked Colin Fenn, one of the Notice to Quit on the ATP Blacksmiths, Please send letters and emails to: The South Sydney Herald. estimated 2,000 people who attended discussions with NSW Premier Morris Email: [email protected] the Open Day of Wrought Artworks Iemma regarding the protection of herit- Supply sender name and suburb. and the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop age on the site, the consideration of a Size: 150 words or less. We may edit for legal or other reasons. on Sunday August 17, located in Bays National Heritage listing and an interim 1 and 2 of the Australian Technology Green Ban on the site. The motion was Park, Eveleigh. Guided tours were declared “unanimously carried” by provided of the operational heritage Geoff Turnbull, the spokesperson for blacksmiths’ shop, and a public meet- REDWatch. EDITORIAL COMMITTEE ing was held at midday to call for the Guido Gouverneur, co-owner of immediate withdrawal of the Notice Wrought Artworks said afterwards that to Quit and Threat of Eviction that has the Open Day was so successful that been served to Wrought Artworks. it may become an annual event. He added that it was really refreshing to Clover Moore, Lord Mayor of Sydney, see a lot of younger people come along, gave an overview of the history of the Guido Gouverneur conducts an Open Day tour Photo: Andrew Collis a clear indication that blacksmithing Eveleigh site, how at its peak it was one and locomotives spark interest in all of the largest industrial complexes in the urged all present to spread the word and “I would love to! You won’t get a shop age groups. Some people told him that world, and that the work done here had start lobbying. like this anywhere in the world - there is it had been a life-changing experience, helped both open up an entire continent “The people who built this place and no other place with the capability. The with one man commenting that: “He felt Managing Editor Andrew Collis and build the vast NSW rail network. those who worked here thought for the first time I used that power hammer I he had never witnessed anything so real She commented that Eveleigh has been long-term,” she said. “They were building thought, ‘Wow!” – it is a privilege to and tangible.” designated by the Smithsonian Institute a nation, they were not looking for fast work here.’” The RWA has presented the owners of to be one of the world’s finest remaining profit. We need to bring back that kind of A second-year machinist, Emmanual Wrought Ironworks with a 12-year lease industrial precincts. thinking so that the legacy we leave for Hay, 18, shares the same view. He agreement that requires Guido to pay Clover Moore stated that the eviction future generations will be something more points to a 200-year-old drill press, and rent (based on commercial rates) for the notice to working blacksmith Guido substantial and meaningful than row tells the attentive audience that though blacksmithing workshop. He says that, Gouverneur is another example of the upon row of tacky apartment blocks.” it may have a few bumps in it, it still though they hadn’t really wanted to go continual erasing and diminishing of David Fleming, 24, is one of the works fine. He says that the opportunity down that road with the RWA, he feels heritage and cashing in on valuable public new generation at the workshop who to work with such heritage equipment, they now have negotiated a satisfactory land that is part of the State’s “brave has benefited from Guido’s years of state-of-the-art in its time, is “unique” and agreement. new world of dictatorial development”. blacksmithing knowledge. He has spent says it is satisfying to use this machinery This means he can “get on with his She expressed her concern that the three years studying the trade at TAFE to make heritage items such as furniture life” and focus his attention on campaign- Co-Editor Redfern-Waterloo Authority was going to and has been working fulltime at Wrought and security gates. “With new machines, ing for the preservation of the railway Dorothy McRae-McMahon get away with exploiting the site because Artworks for the past year. When asked they are all computer-programmed – so heritage locations, equipment and rolling only former workers or local residents whether he wishes to remain working at you are not a tradesperson anymore, you stock that remain within the Eveleigh were aware of its mighty legacy and Eveleigh he responded enthusiastically: don’t get your hands dirty.” Railway Workshops.

Cigarettes – Changes to tobacco display laws John August also supermarkets, petrol stations and others. Still, for tobacconists, now you see them… I’m a member of the Non-Smoker’s that’s the whole point. Being “out Movement of Australia. I asked the Photography of sight” is less justified, so long as Ali Blogg President, Margaret Hogge, for Linda Daniele Maybe it will be a shutter system and there is no explosion in numbers. if everyone has to do it, we will have to comment with respect to the new Ms Hogge: “Even for tobacconists, there’s While news of the tougher smok- follow eventually.” legislation: “Our aim at NSMA is to ing laws targetting retailers has won Echoing comments by Mr Sedda at no need for large, shiny displays. 80 per protect everyone’s rights to clean air, cent of smokers know what brand and widespread praise from public health the convenience store, Mr Le said he free from the poisons in secondhand advocates, local businesses doubt they doubted it would make much difference model they want. All tobacco retailers tobacco smoke. More than three million will have any impact on sales and are for smokers, who know what they want should be licensed, with stringent controls taking the move in their stride. when they come in. In terms of discourag- Australians smoke, but about two and penalties for breaches of regulations.” ing children from smoking by not seeing thirds of them want to quit. Seeing But what price are the benefits? If it’s Under the new laws expected to cigarettes, he said: “If it works, that’s a tobacco on display doesn’t help those people’s choice and does not affect others, come into effect later this year, visible good thing.” who are trying to quit. Also, seeing fair enough. But if it’s not their choice or it cigarette displays in shops, supermarkets Anti-tobacco campaigner Professor tobacco on display also gives children affects others? Consider speed limits. “Slow and tobacconists will be phased out. Simon Chapman, from the University ADVERTISING the idea that tobacco is a normal part down and save lives.” Yes, we need a speed Chris Fischer Supermarkets and larger chain stores of Sydney’s School of Public Health, of life. There’s nothing normal about will have six months to comply, while welcomed the new regulations that he limit. But with a speed limit of zero, we’d smoking. Putting tobacco out of sight smaller retailers will have a year to move described as “stringent” and “compre- have no accidents, and no lives lost. We products out of sight. hensive”. will eventually reduce smoking rates.” are inescapably trading off the lives of For Hazem Sedda, owner of Redfern “Nothing as comprehensive has ever others against our own convenience. Convenience Store, the change will been introduced in the area of tobacco What’s the business? Newsagents have We hear the auctioneer: “We have jobs, present few practical difficulties since control in the history of this country. to deal with costs. Apart from magazines, services, and the landlord’s rent – ASSISTANT-EDITOR he already has a roller door system to In terms of significance, the banning of Jessica Moore newspapers and other items, they sell important economic factors. We pay lock cigarettes behind the counter away radio and television advertising way back cigarettes and soft gambling. We can buy through lives lost from smoking – also DESIGNER at his midnight closing time. “It might in 1976 would rank with this,” he said. newspapers and other items conveniently, passive smoking –together with a slow, Robert Young slow down people from overseas who “Getting tobacco out of shops from open and there is the issue of jobs too. don’t know the rules and look in to see if display sends an unmistakable message to lingering decline beforehand. So, how PRINTER The NSMA has a point about mixed many lives are we willing to sacrifice each MPD there are cigarettes, but for locals, they’ll the community that these are not products 46-62 Maddox St, Alexandria 2015 still be in,” he said. “I think the disgust- like bread and milk and sweets. They are businesses – not just newsagents but day? 30? Do I hear 40? Do I hear 50?” ing pictures on the packs had more of very different, killer products.” REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS “We gratefully acknowledge the many an impact because I’d see how strongly As for any evidence that the move will volunteer contributors and distributors smokers reacted to them.” make a difference to rates of smoking, under the age of 16. regulated. You can’t just go off the street who make this publication possible.” Tobacconists will have longer to adapt he pointed to other countries that have While admitting it is difficult to deter- to get them, you need to go to the doctor, Reem Al-Gharabally Benjamin Ball to the changes, having to remove displays implemented bans on open display, nota- mine the exact effect of any individual pay money, wait for a prescription. It’s a Jane Barton Katherine Keefe visible from outside their shops within 12 bly Canada and Thailand, having “among measure, Professor Chapman said he was limited dose and if you need more, you Anna Christie norrie mAy-welby months and comply with a complete ban the fastest accelerating downward trends confident, and the tobacco companies’ need to go back to the doctor. That’s the Lindsay Cohen Nicholas McCallum within four years. in tobacco smoking in the world”. opposition to the move sends a very way we treat drugs that help health so Lee Conley Sarah Malik Across the road at The Smoke Shop in Both countries combine these measures important message. I think it’s really appropriate to treat a Linda Daniele Ellice Mol Redfern, there are no plans to jump ship with other things, Professor Chapman Addressing the argument that the product like tobacco in the way that’s Wendy Collis Susannah Palk Phillip Fernandez Carissa Simons and owner Thai Le is in no rush yet to said, as will be the case in NSW with move is a heavy-handed tactic for a legal been announced.” Perry Johnstone Ben Walker implement the changes. “We will wait the display ban to be combined with product, Professor Chapman said: “It’s a The laws are expected to be introdued to hear what the cigarette companies measures imposing fines on motorists legal product yes but so, for example, are in the spring session when NSW parlia- advise for how to store the goods. if caught smoking in a car with children prescription drugs, and they are heavily ment returns from its recess. The South Sydney Herald – September 2008 3 News

The intervention is giving increased confidence to racist behaviour in Alice Springs Photo: Supplied Intervention into the pride and integrity of Aboriginal people

Wendy Collis alcohol, but which are viewed as doing nothing to address the reason why Aborigines drink. Walter On Wednesday August 13 over 100 people Shaw, a young Aboriginal activist, commented that attended the first Australian screening at the there is “no doubt that there is a problem with Teachers’ Federation Auditorium, Surry Hills, of alcohol, but you need to look at the predispositions This Is Our Country Too. The documentary, by of people, the barriers in their life”. Ishmahil Blagrove, Jr, includes interviews with One Aboriginal man commented: “I am not many people directly affected by the Northern allowed to drink in public places but the public Territory Intervention. Viewers saw a different place is my home – the police say ‘Go home’ but Australia – not the rich gold-medal-raking nation how can I go home when this is my home?” that most are currently watching on TV. The A couple of young white males, obviously movie was presented by the Stop The Interven- drinking outside a bar, are asked their opinion tion Collective Sydney (STICS). on the Intervention. “Aboriginals in the Northern Territory are moving to South Australia to escape Aunty Millie Ingram, who was introduced by the Intervention Laws – so they can drink,” says UTS Professor of Law Larissa Behrendt, reminded one. When the filmmaker comments on their the audience before the screening: “We are talking own drinking, they respond: “The difference is about Australia, not some foreign country – this is we are civilised.” an invasion of our own people.” Professor Behrendt commented at the end of The frank responses of those in the documentary the screening that she was surprised to hear the make for thought-provoking viewing. Shane Phil- rhetoric of Jenny Macklin, Minister of Indigenous lips, Redfern community leader, comments that Affairs, in that the Intervention was all about the the Intervention Laws are “apartheid” instigated children. “This is the same rhetoric of the Howard “under the false pretences of protecting children”. Government,” she commented. She added that Vincent Forrester concurred. “These laws have many Australians would be “outraged” if they done more harm, other than shooting us,” he were fully aware of how the Intervention Laws says in the film. were affecting those who had to abide by them. Others in the documentary comment on the Aunty Millie Ingram added: “You can’t dissect the ineffectiveness and brutality of imposing a system Intervention; it’s got to be thrown out!” of laws on a set of people – and that for any system Shane Phillips thanked all who attended and to work it needs to be devised with the inclusion of urged everyone to work together to abolish the the Aboriginal people themselves. Shane Phillips dispossession of the Aboriginal people. As to the commented that the laws are a bad set of rules that way forward he stated: “It is about empowerment. “takes away our identity and doesn’t deal with any About belief in the pride and strength of our people of our issues”. Another person interviewed advised: and our people will survive.” “The Intervention is really an intervention into the pride and integrity of the Aboriginal people.” For more information about the Stop the Many confronting perspectives in the film are in Intervention Collective Sydney (STICS) you relation to the laws restricting the consumption of can contact Sarah on 0409 148 226. Old pub faces new bar

Vanessa Watson Nearby resident Steve Wilson said the hotel has been the occasional venue of Cleveland Street’s Britannia Hotel loud, private parties ending in the early has a colourful history. It is the pub hours of the morning in recent months in which corrupt former cop Roger and that the noise levels will be even Rogerson drank a beer before shooting higher with an open courtyard. to death Sydney underworld figure and Another local, Rosemary Fisher, said heroin dealer, Warren Lanfranchi, in the report merely pays lip service to nearby Dangar Place in 1981. residents’ concerns. “That noise is going to be projected towards the residents in Now the Britannia site has become Vine Street, Thomas Street and Bound- the source of a new conflict with ary Street. Everyone I’ve spoken to has nearby residents concerned that a been quite unhappy about it,” she said. recent development proposal will restrict “We’re a family with young children so their privacy and cause unreasonable we’re not keen on noise until midnight noise pollution. every night.” The proposal includes plans for a roof Residents also believe the terrace terrace, deck and smoking area which would overlook their gardens and private would have a combined maximum courtyards. capacity of 85 on top of any indoor Josh Mackenzie, spokesperson for the Britannia Hotel, recently known as the Darlington Photo: Ali Blogg patrons. An acoustic report in the City of Sydney, said there have been 12 application states that the terrace would objections raised to the proposal and that Labor Deputy Lord Mayor Tony Pooley, sought to minimise noise. negatively affected by new develop- be managed after 8pm to keep noise to it had not been decided whether to leave who has not seen the proposal, said the Greens Councillor Chris Harris said ments. “They need to spend the money a minimum by closing a metal roof and the DA for an internal staff decision or area was “heavily residential” and hoped that it was up to hotel owners to take and if they’re not willing to do that I’ll bi-fold doors. to put it before Council. the Britannia’s owners had adequately proper steps to ensure residents aren’t vote against it every time,” he said. 4 The South Sydney Herald – September 2008 News

Telling candidates apart City of Sydney Council Carissa Simons

City of Sydney elections are nearing, Elections ’08 Candidate profiles and a plethora of candidates is jostling to overthrow incumbent Lord Mayor In addition to interviews with Lord Mayoral candidates, the SSH presents Clover Moore. responses from the following candidates for Council. Questions by Lyn Turnbull.

Meredith Burgmann, former president of the Legislative Council is running for the spot be the first place in Australia for global community consultation forums? with Community Labor, whilst the Greens are Edward investment and economic growth. Community consultations are very fielding Chris Harris and Shayne Mallard is Mandla I’m an action person and I find the important, but so too is actually the Liberal candidate. Liberal Party date 2030 too far out in the future? getting on with the job. Clover The growth of the area and constituents Council Candidate Why not 2020? We own the land in Moore's consultations have become covered by the council has swelled over front of the council where Woollies PR marketing events where expensive recent decades. It is now clear that those With respect to the vision is – we should be finding a way to and flash graphics in consultation changes have made it harder for independents statement for the City of Sydney turn that area into grand public place presentations take up 95 per cent to run for council. 2030, with what do you agree? mixed with restaurants which will of the time and the members of the Former Sydney City Council candidate, With what do you disagree? make money for the council and draw community don’t get the chance for a Matt Laffam, feels this change is partly Matt Laffam Photo: Ali Blogg I support a vision of Sydney that has people too as a great amenity. Look at good old-fashioned town hall debate. responsible for the lack of debate in the recovered its pride and its pre-eminent Federation Square in Melbourne – we Consultations and committees have lead-up to this election. “Really we have They’ll be discussing future plans for Sydney, place as Australia's first and best city. have an incredible opportunity to create become an end in themselves under political parties running for the City of and the manner in which funding can be For too long, under the current Lord a magnificent area like that only better the current Lord Mayor. She has used Sydney. I know that Clover certainly classes drawn from all levels of government, along Mayor, Sydney has lost its way. We – but with the Clover Moore Party it’s endless consultations as a substitute herself as an independent, but really it’s with the private sector. It’s an area that Ms will be releasing policies during this all committees, all talk and little action. for making decisions and doing the the Clover Moore brand name that’s been Moore has excelled at during her time in the council campaign that will address job for which she was elected. As a around for about 16 years now… and perhaps job – which isn’t to say other candidates the city's crime, parking and financial Given the importance of democratic result of the Lord Mayor's navel gazing, [that’s why] there’s not much debate taking couldn’t be just as successful. problems as well as policies to restore participation, what changes or business has gone south to Melbourne, place.” Ms Moore’s leadership isn’t universally pride in Sydney. We want Sydney to improvements could be made to north to Brisbane and west to Perth. To be fair, there are also fewer things for admired. “There has been a difficulty in those who aspire to local council spots to voices that are contrary to that of the Clover argue about. As former Sydney City Council- Moore way of thinking being heard … Clover must be realistic about the kind of large Community Labor and I are committed lor Dixie Coulter puts it: “It’s all about roads, champions herself as being the one who Linda scale projects it can actually deliver. to genuine community consultation and rates and rubbish.” listens to minorities. I sometimes wonder if Scott I will lead a Council team that provides will prioritise resident participation in Frank Sartor, NSW Minister for Planning that is in fact the case,” says Mr Laffam. Labor Party leadership in facilitating world-class Council's decision making processes. and former Lord Mayor of Sydney, has been Ms Coulter also has reservations about Council Candidate projects, but that understands the I have been to many of Clover's so responsible for many of the changes which the dual positions held by Ms Moore, and necessity of involving governments called “community consultations”. have reduced the issues local councils are whether it’s had any benefits for the people With respect to the vision statement for at all levels and the private sector. I fail to see, however, how a 55-minute responsible for. of Sydney. “She increased her media advisors the City of Sydney 2030, with what do For example, I think that Clover's plan presentation from Clover and her In many regards, the council is powerless … up to about 20 people, and she has private you agree? With what do you disagree? to dismantle the Cahill Expressway is staff with only five minutes of to act on the major issues Sydney faces, people she pays to improve her image. I just I acknowledge the need for and benefits not only beyond the scope of Council questions is genuine consultation. and the ones constituents will be voting on. find that a ludicrously extraordinary waste of of long-term city planning. However, alone, but would be a colossal waste My idea of community consultation “When one thinks about transport, the build- people’s money. She just loves the spin.” residents have overwhelmingly told of billions when so many other is a process whereby the views of ings that will take place down the Hungry And she has good reason to. Nowadays me that they want Council to focus on resident needs are going unmet. residents inform the policy making Mile, and the greening of the City of Sydney, every politician uses the catch-cry of transpar- providing quality local services and process, not tacked onto the end of it. that really falls back on state and federal ency. It been overused and it no longer cuts infrastructure for our communities and Given the importance of democratic Consultation should be approached government,” says Mr Laffam. through like good old-fashioned spin. this is what I plan to deliver. Ensuring participation, what changes or with an open mind not used to try and Whoever does win the coveted position of And that means in this council election, Sydney remains a truly international improvements could be made to reinforce an outcome predetermined Lord Mayor of Sydney will spend more time telling the candidates (and their messages) city is incredibly important, but Council community consultation forums? by the Clover Moore Party. bartering with state and federal governments. apart, will be the toughest job of all.

around Kings Cross and Darlinghurst. community consultation forums? Irene It’s a big jump for residents to go from I do not believe that the public forums Doutney being a village to becoming an activity held by the City of Sydney are truly Questions for Clover Moore – Green Party hub and in many cases it is strongly “community consultation” sessions. Council Candidate resented. When we look at the big They are really information briefings. developments like the removal of the A true consultative process would Independent Mayoral Candidate With respect to the vision statement for Western Distributor I’m very sceptical. take place before developments were the City of Sydney 2030, with what do The costs would be prohibitive. There commenced and would involve giving What do you think you would add to the you agree? With what do you disagree? is no real affordable housing strategy people real information about the leadership of the City Council if you were There are some good things in the or plan to protect and encourage the project so they could give considered there for another term? 2030 vision that as a Green I am well being of the traditional residents input. I would like to see Council hold Clover wants to continue with the 900 happy to support, such as fresh food of the city – workers, low income real open community consultation projects around the Villages concept of the markets, roof gardens, less traffic and families and public housing tenants. sessions where residents are given the City, 370 of which have been carried out, enegy efficiency. I particularly like the More development within the city is opportunity to have their voices heard and also improved services in general. She Eora Journey and Indigenous Culture inevitable so the job for those elected in the planning process in terms of has the 2030 Vision firmly before her as the Centre that must be built on the to council will be to protect the Development Applications and major big picture for future action. Block. Other aspects of it I find quite existing conditions and amenity of the upgrades. One of the Greens core troubling. The vision is basically about residents, to mitigate development’s principles is grassroots democracy and What would you want to change in policies development and is an expression of consequences and ensure that it is we are committed to practices that are for the City of Sydney? the Department of Planning’s Sub- ecologically sound and sustainable. centred on community participation. She wants to continue to improve homeless Regional Strategy. The idea of activity As a Greens councillor I would be services, which she states are the best of any hubs and entertainment precincts Given the importance of democratic working for reform of the current process Photo: Supplied city in Australia, and to hold the focus on could be very problematic for local participation, what changes or and looking at ways to directly include reducing carbon emissions. residents as we are currently seeing improvements could be made to the community in the planning process. Dorothy McRae-McMahon What are the most difficult aspects of work- What most attracts you to being a leader ing with the City of Sydney just now? is exciting – sustainability as a major community consultation forums? in local government? She hates party-politicking – which is why John driver of development. The outlining Thinking back about three years, After 20 years in State Parliament, Clover she is an Independent. She also believes that McInerney of an integrated transport strategy we spent about a year setting up the Moore still has a special attraction to the large cities do not get enough government Clover Moore Party is also exciting. 2030 sets a pattern consultation forums, and I think we local government area. She loves the capacity funding, given their major responsibilities. Council Candidate to be emulated elsewhere – and, got it right. There have been few of local government to make very direct broadly speaking, it’s a strategy that complaints. There are two types of changes to people’s lives, their environment What are your main dreams for the future With respect to the vision statement for coincides with state government plans. community consultation forums: for living and their resources. She has had of the City of Sydney? the City of Sydney 2030, with what do An integrated transport strategy that those to do with Das and particular 260 meetings with community groups in her Apart from the 2030 Vision, Clover is you agree? With what do you disagree? brings together major public transport projects; and those involving more term of office. Clover also believes that the interested in many arts projects – artists I agree with it. I think there are certain investment – that’s important. We’ve general discussion – with panellists large cities of the world have both a respon- studios in old buildings like The Tabernacle, aspects of it that are outstanding. The seen delays in investment for about 15 and questions from local residents sibility and capacity to make a difference in the evolving of creative art in the small bars removal of the Cahill Expressway years. Another project that’s worth citing and various advocates. I can see no terms of carbon emissions. This is why, on around the city and the “clay horses” project is an important project. Changes to is the development of George Street as reason why we can’t develop the latter behalf of the City of Sydney, she became part for the residents of Erskineville. Circular Quay, lowering of the Western a public transport and pedestrian zone. and encourage further discussion. In of the C40’s group initiated by London and, Distributor, the building over of the fact, the forums are the most efficient with the Lord Mayor of Brisbane, formed a What do you see as most urgent in the railway yards and developments to Given the importance of democratic and effective form of community national Lord Mayors’ Forum which would policy areas at the moment? the south of Central station. I think participation, what changes or information sharing that I have ever relate directly to the Federal Government She believes that affordable housing, green the concentration on sustainability improvements could be made to seen in any capital city in the country. on some issues. issues and holding a global view of life in the city are priorities. The South Sydney Herald – September 2008 5 News What Kings Cross residents Burgmann on What Rosebery want from Council the Block residents want Alex Mackenzie She is a strong supporter of the from Council Alex Mackenzie close in other areas there’s a displace- stalled Pemulwuy Project for the ment effect and people just come into Dr Meredith Burgmann, the Labor redevelopment of the Block. “If it gets Nicholas McCallum Traffic congestion, public transport, the city. The area is at saturation point. Party’s mayoral candidate, met with off the ground there would be a huge and the proliferation of bars and There are now just too many people in Redfern residents and community amount of Aboriginal employment What was once a sleepy little suburb nightclubs are some of the issues a small, constricted area.” leaders on Saturday August 23 to hear in the area. We need the Pemulwuy in the south of Sydney has gained a Kings Cross residents will be focusing Not everyone agrees with this assess- their concerns, and to outline her own Project to start, so that there is diverse lot of attention from its hard-fought on leading up to Council elections ment. Chris Warhurst, from the Palace vision for the area. Aboriginal residency; so that you’ve got battle against a proposed development on September 13. But the overriding Leisure Group, which manages the public housing, key worker housing, of a mega-church in its backyard. concern for many is the perceived Empire Hotel, claims that the number Dr Burgmann asserted her own com- and some private housing all in the After defeating the Hillsong DA for the spread of alcohol-related violence in of people in Kings Cross has in fact mitment to Redfern, suggesting that the one area.” She was optimistic about the former RTA site the Rosebery Residents the area. decreased in the last 10 to 15 years, and current Council had other priorities. “I project moving forward despite current Action Group has asserted that theirs instead points to public transport as an see Redfern, Alexandria and Waterloo difficulties. is a suburb of families and retirees and Carol Ferrier from the 2011 resident’s area of concern. “Why is there no train as crucial. This area isn’t getting the The issue of carbon trading was that’s the way they like it. group sounds resigned when she dis- service after midnight? Why is there no money put into it that it should have. raised, and local leader Shane Phillips cusses the issue. “We’ve all had enough bus service?” Because Redfern’s no longer in Clover’s stressed the importance of involving the With Council elections looming the of the alcohol and the violence. It’s out Graham Long, Pastor at the Wayside electorate, she doesn’t really care.” Aboriginal community in the process. RRAG requested current and hopeful of control up here.” Chapel, agrees that transport is a big She said her own priorities would “It would be great if our people had an councillors of Sydney to attend a meeting She claims the designation of the area issue. “A lot of people get rolled when include housing, public safety, lighting, opportunity to help try and save the at the hallowed church hall at Kimberly as a 24-hour entertainment precinct by they walk down William Street after better use of public space, and more environment through ways that our Grove – RRAG HQ. The invitation was the current Council has magnified the the trains stop running.” He also cites recreational facilities. “There isn’t a people have been doing for thousands extended to Lord Mayor Clover Moore’s problem. “Before that it was basically traffic congestion as a concern for swimming pool south of Cleveland of years.” Team of Independents, the Labor Party, just the strip. Under Clover Moore it’s residents. He is upbeat about Kings Street while there’s five north of it. They Mr Phillips spoke for many at the the Liberal Party and the Greens. just exploded into the adjoining streets, Cross, despite its problems. “It’s like promised the Southern Sydney Aquatic meeting when he affirmed the impor- Spokesman for the RRAG, Graeme and the effect on residential amenity a village into which 100,000 people Centre four years ago, and they haven’t tance of education: “Let the kids learn Grace, expressed his gratitude that all has been huge.” pop in every weekend. Most of the even decided on a site yet.” about their own identity, and their of the parties that were extended an Jo Holder, a Labor candidate and headaches come from those 100,000 She also called for a good quality, family’s identity, and the big picture, so invitation had turned up on the night. member of the Darlinghurst Resident visitors, and yet everybody wants them. multi-purpose neighbourhood centre that they can see the value of education “We were very pleased that all four Action Group, agrees. “We’ve become a It’s just a discussion about how you that could be a focus for the com- and gain a sense of belonging, and a mayoral candidates had turned out,” sort of ‘pub of last resort’ – when pubs manage it.” munity. sense of worth.” Mr Grace said. The community forum canvassed a range of issues, one of which was the division of Sydney City into wards or precincts, instead of the framework of one- size-fits-all currently in place. The notion of dividing Council into wards for voting purposes had support from all the parties bar Clover Moore’s team, though not one party tipped its hat in favour of precincts that would allow more concentrated and targeted efforts of councillors in maintain- ing local suburbs. The issue of entertainment-centre-sized venues like the proposed Hillsong mega- church that was knocked back by the Central Sydney Planning Committee has stirred sentiments in the South Sydney area over where the line is drawn and a DA is deemed “too big”. Although there was no definite con- clusion from the candidates, there was a general consensus that more needs to be done to restrict development of entertainment-centre- sized venues in the area. Labor’s mayoral candidate Meredith Bergman did state that if elected she would enact laws that would prohibit the development of mega-churches in the Rosebery area. Mr Grace commented that there was no “hard and fast” proposal on the issue, but all candidates agreed that complexes of such magnitude should not be anywhere near residential areas. The verbal agreement was reached on the same night of the revelation that Hillsong Church has been vying for the old South Sydney Hospital, with Lord Mayor Clover Moore confirming this. South Sydney Community Bus passengers heading for the shops Photo: Ali Blogg Mr Grace added that the former hospital site is only two bus stops from the RTA site in Rosebery, and still very much a On this bus the classical music’s a bonus residential area.

Peter Whitehead services for City of Sydney residents that to Poets Corner in Redfern. The bus is cosy on a cold morning and fully funded until February, is still being operates on Thursdays and Fridays from It is a bleak August morning but our a classical music station plays on the PA developed. There are plans for it to run Some good news on buses has Woolloomooloo to Redfern and Redfern driver, Brad, enjoys his job, greeting beneath the conversations that are shared Mondays as well. (Brad tells me they emerged out of the widespread distress to Broadway. The 21-seat white buses are regulars warmly and treating newcomers as the numbers swell. are looking for drivers with appropriate at the proposed changes to the 311 run by South Sydney Community Trans- with informative courtesy. At first, Keith A bloke gets on in Oxford Street, happy licences – call 9319 4439.) A daily service route. A local Labor delegation led by port (www.ssct.org.au), a not-for-profit is the only other passenger and “cannot to get a free ride to Railway Square. He is a significant funding grant away. Jo Holder, ALP candidate for the City of organisation based in Redfern that provides speak highly enough” of the service which confesses that he works as a trains planner There is no doubt that SSCT, which Sydney Council, met with Sydney Buses transport services to the frail aged, younger he uses each week to visit St Vincent’s “trying to make a soufflé out of mud every originated under South Sydney Council last General Manager of Planning, Roger people with disabilities and their carers. Hospital and to pick up shopping. day” and reveals that railways staff no century, is providing a much appreciated Wilson, on Friday August 8, and secured SSCT receives funding from the NSW Jeannette, who gets on in Wylde Street longer synchronise their watches at 1300 service to those people who are aware of his undertaking that “The Elizabeth Bay Ministry of Transport, Department of where she has been waiting for a 311, hours each day. it. There were 106 passengers the previous loop will stay and it is highly likely the Ageing Disability and Home Care, City had not known of the service and takes Our bus is running a couple of minutes Friday. Central Railway loop stays.” of Sydney Council, NSW Department of a timetable with her when she gets off, behind time, just as Brad likes it to be, so According to Meredith, another devoted Health and the AIDS Council Of NSW. declaring it “one of the best ideas they that those who depend on the service are and voluble regular who cannot be denied But while the State Transit Authority Jane Rogers, the manager of SSCT, have had”. Letitia, also elderly and lively, allowed a little leeway. the last word, the service “is clean, maintains a schedule that falls to two buses invited the SSH to get on board for a is delighted to be picked up by a free bus, The route zigzags near Paddy’s Market, well-run, has excellent drivers, and the an hour in off-peak periods, a little-known journey from the bus stop near the Mary “I’m always waiting for a bus. Sometimes a change that Brad suggested for the classical music’s a bonus” she enthuses local bus service is doing its bit to help. McDonald Activity Club in Woolloomooloo I have to catch a taxi because I can’t benefit of passengers who struggle to carry before warning, “If you don’t use it you’ll Village to Village is two free bus winding through the Cross and Surry Hills stand up”. their shopping far. The service, which is lose it”. 6 The South Sydney Herald – September 2008 News Residents’ concerns passed over

Linda Daniele

Chippendale residents in a long- running fight to resolve the safety problem of trying to cross City Road have accused the Lord Mayor of arrogance and treachery. Leading the charge is local resident Julie Macken who says Clover Moore promised to address the issue years ago while in electioneering mode, but has firmly shut herself off from resident concerns CFMEU flags on Botany Road construction site Photo: Andrew Collis ever since.

“Clover doorknocked the area in the Yiu Ming Temple still in trouble lead-up to the last election, asking resi- City Road near Victoria Park Photo: Ali Blogg dents about their concerns,” Ms Macken SSH Mar 6, 2008 says. “I raised the safety problem for a pedestrian bridge spanning City Road Tony Pooley. Water main bursts. Botany Road is closed. Chippendale residents trying to cross on the north-eastern side of the City Councillor Harris explains that by The SSH has reported a number City Road to access Victoria Park. At Road and Cleveland Street intersection arguing that Council is pursuing the pos- of times over the past three years on Apr 16, 2008 the time I would be trying to cross with to Victoria Park. The motion also called sibility of a set of traffic lights along the the problems facing the Yiu Ming South-bound lane reopened. my daughter and it is really dangerous. for the report to be placed on the agenda strip between Broadway and Cleveland Temple on Botany Road. In April of A pedestrian overpass would solve the of the Planning, Development and Street, the safety issue is being pushed this year, Ben Falkenmire presented a Apr 24, 2008 problem. Clover said: ‘That sounds like Transport Commitee so that Chippendale into a dead end. “We’ve already had calendar of events. North-bound lane reopened. a great idea. Get a petition together to residents would be able to participate in feedback from the RTA that the traffic show that there is a community need discussion of its findings. impact of putting in a set of lights too Nov 2006 The Iron Duke Hotel and other local and I’ll pursue it.’” And then a strange thing happened. close after cars turn into City Road from A letter of concern is sent to City of Sydney businesses suffered during the closure of Ms Macken duly gathered the peti- With a sleight of hand, Independent Broadway would not be feasible. The and the Heritage Department regarding Botany Road, but the problems facing the tion, containing between 200 and 300 councillor John McInerney proposed best solution is a pedestrian overpass.” the effect the neighbouring construction Chinese Temple are still there and getting signatures of Chippendale residents, and an amendment substituting the original Labor’s mayoral candidate Meredith site may have on the Yiu Ming Temple worse. Certain buildings on the temple sent it off to Ms Moore. “Note to self: motion with one noting the “desirability Burgmann is also familiar with the and the unacceptable vibrations felt on site, including accommodation for the make a copy,” she says drily now. “I of improving access to Victoria Park for long-standing problem and has been Wyndham Street. elderly, remain uninhabitable. didn’t photocopy the petition, I just sent Chippendale and Redfern residents” but active in trying to help. While still Last month Andrew Ferguson from the it to Clover as she’d requested.” also “that there are significant costs, in her role as President of the NSW Mid 2007 CFMEU (Construction Forestry Mining Not hearing anything further Ms difficulties and constraints in providing Legislative Council she says she wrote The footpath on Botany Road starts to Energy Union) along with Henry Tsang, Macken assumed Ms Moore had been a pedestrian bridge including space to the appropriate parties, including fall away. Labor Upper House MP, visited the con- “rolled” on the issue, but later discovered for wheelchair ramps and impacts to NSW Planning Minister Frank Sartor and struction site adjacent to the Temple. this was not the case at all. “The idea Victoria Park”. the Lord Mayor on behalf of residents. Nov 2007 Mr Ferguson told the SSH: “The had not even been considered and then The substituted motion called for “I support an overpass and have done Subsiding footpath on Wyndham Street is Chinese residents and the builder haven’t Clover would not take any of my calls,” recognition of a December 2005 resolu- for the last few years,” she said. “Even cosmetically filled with tar. been on speaking terms for months. We Ms Macken said. tion seeking a set of traffic lights and a pedestrian crossing and lights would visited the site to facilitate a meeting Ms Macken says she followed up pedestrian crossing over City Road to be better than the dangerous situation Dec 200 between them. Both sides came away the issue with Greens councillor Chris Victoria Park at Myrtle Street. It further that’s there now.” Photographs are submitted to Council with with a much better understanding of the Harris a couple of years back when she proposed that Council write to the RTA For Ms Macken the “most galling part suggestions the construction site may have other’s issues and concerns. saw him at a community meeting. “I seeking the same from the north-eastern of it all is that I have been taken for a subsidence issues. “As a result of that meeting, Baseline’s explained the situation and he is aware corner of the intersection of Cleveland mug. Clover got her head of planning to insurance company will be asked to of how dangerous the spot is so said: Street and City Road to Victoria Park “as call me and he said: ‘You think you want Feb 2008 conduct an inspection of the Chinese ‘Let’s do a study.’” a valuable pedestrian access improve- an overpass, but you don’t. You wouldn’t Reply from Council stating a Council temple buildings and find an appropriate Councillor Harris followed through ment prior to a new signalised crossing use it.’ What Clover did is treacherous. officer has inspected the site and the way to compensate them for any damage. and introduced a motion into Council to Victoria Park at Myrtle Street.” She would not even consider it, and developer has carried out maintenance If this does not happen, the CFMEU at its May 2006 meeting. Supported by Council records of the meeting that’s the height of arrogance. She to the footpath. The Council officer is will organise protest action against the Labor councillor Verity Firth, he called disclose that the Lord Mayor backed lied to us and what we are talking to monitor the footway and arrange for insurance company in solidarity with the for a report by Council planning staff on this change, as did all councillors except about here is just plain old-fashioned repairs as needed. Chinese residents.” the possible design and construction of councillors Harris and Labor councillor accountability.”

Imaginative art at the Wayside New director, endless trial

Amanda Robb ous talents, and have the courage to put Vanessa Watson since opening its doors in 2001, despite their work out there in the public eye.” its proven success in minimising harm One painting conveyed the elegant Alongside Jackson, a strong and The Kings Cross injection centre for drug users and greatly reducing the beauty of butterflies resting amongst dedicated team of staff and volunteers has gained a new director after the visibility of drug use and overdose in the flowers, another the tranquility of worked hard in organising the art show, resignation of its former director, Kings Cross area. The facility has inter- waves on a warm summer’s day… with many of them displaying their own Dr Ingrid van Beek. vened in over 2000 overdoses without a On Friday August 21, the Wayside art, contributing to the overwhelming single death occurring on-site. Chapel in Kings Cross celebrated the talent seen on the night. Dr Marianne Jauncey took up the “When somebody overdoses and they opening of its very own art exhibition Regular member of the day-to-day position as head of the Medically turn blue and stop breathing before your themed Imagination. Artists from all living program, Stephen Riley, had two Supervised Injection Centre (MSIC) in eyes, you think, ‘Really, what would backgrounds contributed, crafting an photos on display, both taken in his first August following media reports that van have happened if this had happened eclectic mix of outstanding and innova- ever photography class. “Tonight is so Beek had resigned in frustration over the somewhere else?’” Jauncey said. tive pieces. exciting. I didn’t expect my first photos to facility’s seemingly endless trial status. Rev. Harry Herbert, Executive Director be put into an exhibition,” he said. “It’s Jauncey’s work history reveals she of the MSIC’s licensee, UnitingCare, Dr Marianne Jauncey, Medical Director Photo: Supplied A collection of landscapes, portraits quite an honour.” is well-suited for the role. As a doctor, believes making the facility permanent and newly-exposed emotions were on Contributing artist and visitor to the public health specialist and researcher would be a recognition of its importance. to the injection centre. O’Farrell has show in the form of photos, drawings and Wayside Chapel, David Moar, had two with a managerial background, she has “It’s an acknowledgment issue, to let indicated he would close the centre if paintings, accompanied by components photos handpicked for the night. “This focused on issues surrounding illicit the staff there know they’re doing well. elected. of animated music and film. is the first time my photos have been drug use, and is clearly passionate about It would also make it easier to recruit Dr Michael Dawson, head of The collaboration of talented artists viewed by the public. It’s an amazing her work. staff,” he said. University of Technology Chemistry consisted of staff and volunteers from feeling for people to look at your work When asked about the recent decision Rev. Graham Long of the Wayside and Forensic Science and member the Wayside Chapel, the local community and seem to enjoy it.” by the NSW Government to continue the Chapel in Potts Point has regular contact of the Australian Drug Law Reform and the general public. From professional Next month at the Chapel’s Wayside project, which fell short of incorporating with the MSIC clients and believes the Foundation said that, if the facility was artists to members of the Wayside’s Speaks program: September 16 – Dark- the MSIC into the mainstream NSW service is an essential part of the Kings closed down, any subsequent overdose weekly drop-in photography class, all ness Over Paradise. A journalist from healthcare system, Jauncey was hesitant Cross Community. He said the MSIC deaths in Kings Cross should be on the artists exhibited their work purely to Sierra Leone will help us understand to comment, and said she preferred to has become a “political football” used conscience of those opponents. He said celebrate the joy that art can bring to the the difficulties faced by African refugees leave political decisions to politicians. to incite ignorance and fear in voters. the continuing trial status was due to human spirit. attempting to navigate Australian society “My job as a doctor is to make sure “They must have a sense of insecurity political cowardice. Community Development Worker at after leaving their war-torn homes. 6.30- we provide the best possible service for that, of all the medical facilities round “The politicians on both sides are Wayside, Beres Jackson, was honoured to 8pm in the chapel. All welcome! the vulnerable people that we see. I’m about, theirs is the only one that remains spineless, gutless individuals who aren’t be involved in launching the exhibition. very pleased that we’ve got an extension on trial,” he said. prepared to acknowledge the scientific “It has been such a rich experience to see For more information on this or future events at this stage to continue operating until Current and former leaders of the fact that it’s been a success because so many people from Wayside come out email [email protected] or 2011,” she said. NSW Liberal Party, Barry O’Farrell and they’re worried about being seen as soft from under the woodwork with their vari- visit the website www.thewaysidechapel.com The MSIC has remained on trial Peter Debnam, are strongly opposed on drugs,” he said. The Review September ’08 7

Singing in the Spring The Sydney A Cappella Festival 2008

SSH of the Cleftomaniacs, Gary Smith, the Festival promises “award-winning performers in an The Sydney A Cappella Association folded atmospheric, cabaret-style venue”. in 2002, and there hasn’t been a festival of a Gary has been choirmaster of the cappella (unaccompanied) singing since then. Cleftomaniacs for over 10 years. He is Festival This year one very enthusiastic choir is hoping Director for the Spring event. “This Festival is to inject new energy into the local scene. much needed,” he says. “The Paddington Uniting Church was the focus for a lot of a cappella The Cleftomaniacs, a choir that rehearses performances, but its Eastside Arts program each week (on Wednesday evenings) at the has been suspended. We really needed to do South Sydney Uniting Church in Waterloo, something new.” has organised a broad and eclectic program of A cappella choir, Voices from the Vacant Lot, music – from choirs to quartets, high-energy which rehearses at the South Sydney Uniting The Cleftomaniacs Photo: Supplied gospel to contemporary and retro pop, blues and Church every Thursday evening, is also taking jazz, world, folk, classical and barbershop – for a part in the Festival. Choir member, Dinah festival in the Spring. McClelland, says: “I’m really looking forward to choir that has a large classical repertoire. that pop, gospel, world music, jazz & original The Sydney A Cappella Festival 2008 hearing the whole spectrum of a cappella, all in The Australian Gaelic Choir with its traditional compositions, it’s an exciting mix.” will be held in the Sound Lounge at the the one place – new songs, new arrangements.” Scottish repertoire, Martinitsa’s Bulgarian Seymour Theatre Centre in Chippendale, “The Festival is so rich in variety of styles and eastern European songs, the barbershop Contact Gary Smith, Festival Director, on 9716 8982. September 10-13. According to choirmaster and performers. Bel A Cappella is a fine music sounds of Hot Shot & Accolade. Add to Festival website: www.sydneyacappellafestival.com.au ‘Guwanyi’ The Indigenous Writers’ Festival

SSH Alexis Wright, a member of the Waanyi lished, and her novel Carpentaria (Giramondo, Ruby Langford Ginnibi, as well as South nation of the southern highlands of the Gulf of 2006) won the 2007 Miles Franklin Literary Sydney’s own Elizabeth (Goie) Wymarra and How can the great Australian story be fully Carpentaria, is one of Australia’s best-known Award, the Australian Literature Society Gold her 14-year-old daughter, Wandihnu, co- told without a great Aboriginal presence? Indigenous authors. A writer, researcher and Medal, the Victorian Premier’s Award for Fic- authors of the children’s book, Wandihnu and the social commentator, she has been widely pub- tion, and the Queensland Premier’s Award for Old Dugong, released in 2007 and published by Fiction. Wright is just one of the writers taking Magabala Books in Broome. part in ‘Guwanyi’: the National Aboriginal The Festival, hosted by the NSW Writers’ and Torres Strait Islander Writers’ Festival, on Centre and proudly sponsored by Leichhardt Saturday September 6, at the NSW Writers’ Council, is a free event, with poets in the park, Centre in Rozelle (situated in the grounds of spoken word performances, music and art, Callan Park). diverse genres and perspectives. The Festival will bring together and showcase many of the Indigenous voices writing in To secure your place, please register online: Australia today, including Tara June Winch, www.nswwriterscentre.org.au Richard Frankland, Jared Thomas, Leah Purcell, or by telephone on 9555 9757.

These New Puritans Brit rockers played at Oxford Arts Factory in Darlinghurst. Photo: Roanna Manlutac www.myspace.com/thesenewpuritans Alexis Wright Photo: Supplied 8 The Review September ’08

Film Reviews by Lindsay Cohen The Reviews .

Music Review melodies, the nostalgia – both lyrical by Lee Conley and musical – indicates a willingness Bumming With Jane The Savages to open up. It might be an easy kind Belvoir St Downstairs Theatre Director: Tamara Jenkins of introspection, but for someone so Writer: Tahli Corin Starring: Laura Linney, Philip much maligned in the public eye as Director: Kellie Mackereth The Dark Knight Seymour Hoffman Craig Nicholls, it heralds a rawness, With: Sophie Cook, Tahki Saul & Director: Christopher Nolan Genre: Dark comedy?! urgency and bravery yet to come. Getraud Ingeborg Starring: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger Aug 13-Sept 7 Genre: The film Adam West rejects Welcome to the third meeting of Melodia [email protected] the Philip Seymour Hoffman Fan The Vines Bumming with Jane is based on a There is nothing more Club. Already this year, PSH, as Ivy League Charles Bukowski poem of the same disappointing for a reviewer, his fans call him (because writing Theatre Reviews name. On the surface, it seems like OK, this reviewer, than a film Philip Seymour Hoffman numerous The Vines are no strangers to by Jane Barton Corin/Mackereth have nailed this that lives up to its hype. times uses up precious word limits restraint. On Melodia they use time performance. Their actors are fine, The whole point of reviewing in movie reviews), has received rave like a fifth band member – their riffy the set (Melanie Paul) is wonderfully is to destroy the misconceptions reviews (from yours truly) for his bursts of guitar pop almost exclusively evocative, and the cute, absurd (or preconceptions, depending on roles in Charlie Wilson’s War and under the two-minute-thirty musical interludes are cleverly woven the timing) of an audience, and Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead. radar. It might leave less time for into the script. The script itself rocks to engage in fierce criticism of Demonstrating his genius once introspective lyrical meandering, but along with never a flagging moment. fellow reviewers. So unfortunately, more and the full repertoire of his from the moment the guitars chunk But overall, it’s a Maxwell Smart there will be no sarcastic deadpan acting talent, PSH steps into the in on opener ‘Get Out’ one suspects thing: missed it by that much. comments here about how The role of Jon Savage, distant son and declared emotional complexity is Age of Consent The “that much” is the Dark Knight fails to deliver, how the brother thrown into responsibility not going to be the emphasis. Old Fitzroy Hotel characterisations. Jane (Sophie Cook) only thing dark about the film is its as a result of his father’s increasingly But there’s plenty going on. Tamarama Rock Surfers and Patrick (Tahli Corin) aren’t title, and how the raving reviews worse dementia. That PSH can do The underlying anger and restless Writer: Peter Morris earthed enough in their characters of Heath Ledger’s performance drama, comedy and biopics is well dissatisfaction (which still takes its Director: Shannon Murphy to carry off Corin’s idea. Youthful are just posthumous revisionism known, and with The Savages PSH cue from early Nirvana) is contrasted With: Ivan Donato & naivety usually has much going for it, or Australian chest beating. proves he can also do misleadingly and often shrouded by a musical Caroline Kemp but on this occasion older actors with Instead, it embarrasses me to admit promoted so-called dark comedies. and lyrical nostalgia – reminding more bruising and life experience are that The Dark Knight not only delivers Fargo and Barton Fink are dark the listener of a gentler, more Age of Consent traverses the needed to convey the messy, slavish but does so with tension, drama, comedies. Anything by Pedro introspective time. Anthemic single uncomfortable territory of child addiction to each other and alcohol. action and even a plot of sorts. The Almodóvar is a dark comedy. Bad Boy ‘He’s A Rocker’ is such a case – the murderers. Based on the James This is a play for actors/characters in film really is dark in a properly nasty Bubby is the ultimate Australian dark Blur-esque opening verse slams Bulger murder in Britain by Robert their late 30s or 40s, with the older sort of way that leaves you feeling comedy. The Savages is not a dark into overdrive chorus extolling Thompson and Jon Venables, Beverly in her 50s or 60s playing exhausted, physically and mentally. comedy. It is a serious and excellent the virtues of rock ’n’ roll. It’s the playwrite Peter Morris has written foil to the young delinquent pair. And Heath Ledger actually is examination of normal family bridge that breathes life into this two monologues that intertwine to There is simply not enough that good, to the extent that he will members and the changes in their tired idea – vocal harmonies and create a modern portrait of children motivation for Patrick and Jane to win an Academy Award on merit, relationships due to forces beyond fey echo backing lines inform the who have been compromised. be quite so hopeless; not enough which is almost unheard of. Ledger’s their control, the kind of forces straight-up rock attack. It’s mosh- The character of Timmy (Ivan madness, not enough pain, not Joker is one seriously f**ked up that can and do affect any family. pit music with just enough Beach Donato) is on the verge of being enough anger – not enough exposure individual, from his night after a Sure there are lighter moments. Boys sensibility to make the idea released into a new life with a to the reality of life’s vicissitudes. big one and waking up in the gutter Lighter moments are a well-worn of crowd surfing seem symbiotic. new identity. He is at pains to tell There is simply the pervasive feeling smeared with mascara, to his facial plot device to release tension and The album pivots around track the audience that he is intelligent that they are play-acting and that ticks and his tortured inconsistent ensure flow from scene to scene. 7 ‘True As The Night’ - where the and has reaped the benefits of Beverly is colluding with them. explanations for being what he But where as Charlie Chaplin used prog-rock Beatle-esque orchestrations a state-sponsored education. Corin’s script is solid and is (though to call this character them as the focus of his films that make most sense of the album Alongside this runs the monologue structurally elegant with the development is probably pushing it). tackled some very serious issues, no title’s ye-old-timey manifesto. of Stephanie, a single mum, who has underlying idea of the triad forming Indeed the only real criticism of one ever accused Charlie Chaplin Here producer Rob Schnapf leans a 6-year-old daughter, Raquel, whom the dramatic structure, showing she the Joker is that he barely jokes at films of being dark comedies, and nor into psychedelia for a gorgeous she is determined to make famous. has a strong instinct for theatre. all. Ledger’s Joker is not so much should The Savages be so accused. orchestration stretching the album The play runs a tight line, More perceptive direction and funny ha ha as funny ga ga. Rating: Full-price admission, two into reflection – giving the listener confronting us with the question casting would have made this Oh, now I get it – that’s the choc tops, medium popcorn, and time to catch a breath. Acoustic of responsibility, when the Timmy diamond shine in the way it should. joke! I guess it’s on me. a warm glass of milk afterwards. guitars background velvet mellotrons, character says, “My mum gave up on Rating: Full-price admission, two strings and reverby electric guitars. me before I was born”, and Tiffany [email protected] choc tops, large popcorn, medium [email protected] It’s melancholic and lonely: “And sacrifices Raquel into the clutches drink and a Ritalin afterwards. my love is true and my love is right/ of an (implied) pedophile film True as the night/ I don’t know director, and watches her tearfully whether to begin or end it ...” as he leads her away for a “picnic”. ‘Orange, Amber’ likewise recalls Would Stephanie do anything a happy past: “Orange amber for bright lights and big pay in the sun/ Shining til the day cheques? It’s a weird Jon Benet is done/ I remember long ago/ Ramsay world that unfolds. Standing in that orange world/ Beautifully directed by Shannon How did that time slip away?/ I’d Murphy, Age of Consent is an do anything to make it stay.” enthralling piece of theatre. Never The John Lennon echo of the slack, darkly funny and with a vocal and overly compressed mix purposeful swing in its stride, it carries only enhance the distance of the the audience to an uncomfortable sometimes throwaway lyrics and conclusion: that we are all human, and buzzing guitars. But behind the though we may revile these characters, catchy choruses and charming pop they are among us, with us, and are us

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just writing down words, phrases or just random freestyle, rhyming about anything. Sometimes all it takes is just a single word to spark an idea that’ll evolve into an entire song. “On the other hand, some of my best songs are songs where I’ve had no idea what I’m writing about to start with. I’ll discover that my interpretation just develops as I go ... I find I learn a lot about myself this way. The feelings, thoughts, opinions that I never thought were there, are born. Like I’m not writing the song, but the song is writing me ... and we grow together.” There are many different elements in Michael’s life that inspire him with his lyrics, coming from a profound and hidden place. “I’m usually very quiet and quite guarded around others, even to those closest to me. Usually what goes into my songs are quite personal ... thoughts, ideas and experiences. Stories that I’d like to tell, though either usually just can’t find the words to explain them in person or just don’t have the confidence to – it gives my songs more depth.” Michael grew up listening to hip- hop/urban music but has changed “The song is writing me” his influences since he’s been writing music. Michael’s infulences are now leaning toward the likes of Damien Rice and Lior, but he is still exploring. Artist Profile: MjWoodbridge “The whole acoustic thing is new to me … I’m still looking for influences.” MjWoodbridge is well worth opening your ears to with his Ev e Gi b s o n These are the lyrics to the giving in to the nine-to-five routine.” put himself out there by either dynamic vibrato and a unique song ‘In The Name Of Art’ by Michael is known to local busking, playing open-mike nights, richness that is portrayed through “Grow, grow, grow old and one MjWoodbridge, a singer-songwriter musicians as “the guy that sounds or gigging in pubs around the city. his emotive storytelling. He plays with me, my creativity, from Darlington. When asked what like Tracy Chapman”, but he It was fascinating talking with at the Sandringham Hotel in To the day I die, do I laugh or cry? the song all about, Mj (Michael) doesn’t seem too worried about Michael as he described the way he Newtown on September 3. How do I tell mother that I’m says: “It’s a song about following that. MjWoodbridge is one of writes his songs. “ I carry my pen gonna be an artist?” your heart and your passion and not those musicians really trying to and pad around with me everywhere, www.myspace.com/mjwoodbridge

Khancoban Limbs May Fall

SSH and with grit … performed calmly, to settle too much in one place.” using calculated space and tension, The record was composed in According to longstanding exploding at key points”. Khancoban two locations: the “loud” within local label, Half A Cow Records, (Andre Hooke, Jemima Hooke, the noisy confines of a Melbourne Khancoban (name inspired by Andrew Bonnici and Pete Cohen) is warehouse; the “soft” under a a Snowy Mountains town) is a “a hijacked car from a country town, canopy of country trees. It offers “truly unique” band. HAC Records its AM radio spilling tunes by the sharpened chords, brooding lulls Manager, Nic Dalton, says: “In likes of Wilco, Kingsbury Manx, and nervous extrapolations. Neil order to express ideas and emotions, Sufjan Stevens and Calexico”. Thomason and Bob Weston Khancoban finds it necessary to Limbs May Fall, released recorded and mastered the album. create new forms. We are proud to September 6, is Khancoban’s first have this band in our catalogue.” full-length record. Andre Hooke Khancoban plays the Hopetoun Saturday comments: “When we get loud, September 27 with Rand and Holland The band describes its sound we want it to have impact. When + Des Miller + And Then To Bed in terms of “half-noise, half-folk”, we get soft, we generally want www.khancoban.net with songs deployed in “low-gravity people to feel uneasy. I don’t like it www.halfacow.com.au 10 The Review September ’08 Fashion’s Mr Nice Guy

An d r e Ra n g i ah forward-thinking Dallas. of French dishevelled elegance. “The New York fashion scene Teal blue and red silk gowns In the volatile fashion arena is very seriously concerned with sculpted to the body, along with designer Jayson Brunsdon stands commerciality … it’s all about dresses made from interesting strong. Under his eponymous label, sales. But it isn’t really about just fabrics inspired by upholstery, the Surry Hills based “Superman” New York. We sell in department created a collection that stayed forefronts the industry, showing stores in Dallas where the taste true to the sophisticated, feminine at New York Fashion Week this level is very questionable. Corny and romantic image of the label. year. He has conquered reality pastels in prom dresses are what Black was prominent. television, dressed Denmark royalty, they want. It is a really tough Teamed with a strong, smoky and only recently confronted what market with a lot of rules.” eye and sleek palm-less gloves, a could have proved his kryptonite The perennial link between slightly sinister and mischievous – testicular cancer. Currently fashion and politics means undercurrent absorbed the show. asserting his presence in the designers are influenced by broader Brunsdon worked strongly Asia-Pacific, his career that has trends than rising hemlines. The with merino wool, creating new spanned two decades, is showing American recession together with silhouettes that were leaner, with no signs of losing momentum. an unstable political climate has longer lines or short with close fit made things particularly difficult and flare. The “Brigitte dress” with Brunsdon, now 42, has previously for international designers. low curvy neckline and ruffled worked as an illustrator, senior “The Bush mentality has really hem is sure to be a sell-out piece. fashion editor, and creative director. impacted on the nation’s attitude. I’m Upon returning from New York, He is one of the few Australian not showing there this season and Brunsdon had the last fitting for his designers to be invited to Mercedes don’t know that I will again … maybe controversial Miss Universe national Benz Fashion Week in New York, if Obama wins and the attitude costume, complete with a boomerang an extraordinary feat considering the changes,” Brunsdon explained. breastplate, created for Australia’s label’s relatively recent inception. “The Australian fashion scene is contestant Laura Dundovic. When asked about the label’s much more relaxed because that’s The dress drew harsh criticism instantaneous success he said, “I’ve simply how we are as a nation. throughout the industry, all worked on different sides of the That’s why I love working with while Brunsdon quietly admitted Leading Australian designer Jayson Brunsdon Photo: Michael Omm fashion business such as magazines, Myer. They’re very personable, himself to hospital after being advertising, and for large brands. very Australian in the sense that diagnosed with testicular cancer, That’s invaluable experience. I guess there’s no bull and pretence.” which accounts for less than 0.1 throughout his personal and guru Jayson Brunsdon is already one the key thing I’ve learnt is that Nonetheless, Brunsdon’s per cent of cancer-related deaths. professional successes is what of Australia’s greatest fashion exports design is about making people feel collection was well received in Signed to judge on Project Runway makes him so remarkable. He’s a – and one of the most respected. beautiful, interesting and confident.” New York. Inspired by a girl (fashion’s version of Australian Idol), design favourite of Princess Mary Brunsdon has managed to reach he saw roaming the rue Saint- Brunsdon returned to production of Denmark and Kelly Rowland of many facets of the American Honoré in Paris the collection – within weeks of his operation. Destiny’s Child. He’s launched his For more information and stockist details visit market, from the cutting-edge referenced classic French film He may be known as the nice own jewellery line and he’s opening www.jaysonbrunsdon.com or call (02) 9698 style of New York to the less Gigi, bringing back the sensuality guy of fashion, but his tenacity his second store in Singapore. Style 2301.

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Greens member, Tad Tietze, com- ADVERTISEMENT mented on the variety of people who were angry regarding Ms Moore’s failure to voice an opinion on state power. “People are expecting her to sell out on this issue,” Mr Tietze said, commenting Kristina on the perceived left-wing Mayor’s ten- dency to bow to pressure from Sydney’s business community. Keneally MP Greens Councillor Chris Harris said MEMBER that Ms Moore had continually side- stepped the issue of power privatisation FOR HEFFRON and that she needs to state her opinion. “[Ms Moore] does not see it as an issue because of a push for renewable energy. There is a lot of concern in the community, and people would like to know,” he said. Videoconferencing In March, Mr Harris entered a motion for Sydney City Council to oppose Technology Connecting privatisation, but it failed to be seconded by the Lord Mayor or Liberal or Labor members of Council. Classrooms across NSW Although the Lord Mayor of Sydney did not state her own position, she Local students will be able to virtually connect acknowledged public sentiment sur- rounding the issue, but believes that with students from across NSW with the roll out the argument concerning ownership of of new videoconferencing equipment. the state’s ageing coal-fired power sta- The Greens gathering anti-privatisation support in the Cross Photo: Ali Blogg tions is not the issue when considering the larger issues that face humanity. Students from JJ Cahill Memorial High School tested out the “The much more important issue is the equipment last week in an online video conference debate Super Saturday energises opportunity to restructure the industry to significantly reduce green house gas with Marrickville, Engadine and Bathurst High Schools. emissions,” she said. “A ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to anti-privatisation campaign privatisation is too simplistic when we have a once in a lifetime opportunity to JJ Cahill is one of the first 200 schools to have this Nicholas McCallum their local members demanding the restructure the industry for the sake of technology installed under the Iemma Government’s cessation of the Government’s scheme our planet and our future.” $156 million Connected Classrooms initiative. The Greens have joined Labor and to privatise the state’s power. Ms Moore also added that with NSW the Union’s battle against Macquarie power stations in desperate need of Street’s plans to privatise power in The Seat of Sydney was just one of 50 upgrades and new infrastructure that she The need for developing innovative uses of new technologies NSW in a synonymous fashion with a electorates across the state where people recognises the State Government’s posi- in the classroom comes from the increasing demands grassroots campaign that invited Syd- were able to put their names to paper tion that privatising the industry is the ney residents to voice their concerns in protest against the plan. The petition best option for raising the money to do of today’s students to be connected and online. over the sale. On Saturday, August 16 also expressed community concerns over so. Ms Moore claims that this measure (“Super Saturday”) they continued Lord Mayor and MLC for Sydney Clover will prevent much needed funds from the campaign by petitioning voters Moore’s apparent lack of a stance in other services being diverted to the The Connected Classrooms program is providing across the state to send a message to relation to the sale. future of power generation. staff and students across NSW with new opportunities to connect and interact with each other in real time.

This initiative is giving students the online tools that will “Access is a right, not a privilege” allow them to develop their research skills, expand their Phillip Fernandez leisure to their immediate surroundings. knowledge and work collaboratively with their peers online. Thus “indirect discrimination”, as The upgrade of Redfern station is defined by the Disabled Discrimination the most central aspect of the RWA’s Act 1992, directly impacts on the living I am excited that students at JJ Cahill will be amongst plans for the social and economic standards of many people in and visit- the first to experience this great program. redevelopment of the Redfern- ing the community. Waterloo area. With approximately The construction of disabled access 50,000 people commuting on any facilities at Redfern Railway Station has The online debate is just one example of the potential uses given weekday, the railway station is been promised to the South Sydney of the new technologies in a classroom environment. the gateway to South Sydney. Why is community for over 10 years now, it that, only now, the redevelopment and according to Bowden should not of the station becomes a key concern be considered as a “special upgrade While JJ Cahill and Marrickville debated each for local government? Money. or feature. other, Engadine High School hosted the debate “Access is a right, not a privilege. Redfern station still has no ramps, It’s a basic requirement of all public and Bathurst High School adjudicated. no lifts, and no wheelchair accessible services as much so as the installation toilets. According to the RWA’s Built of lighting, toilets and signage.” The roll-out of this program will connect local schools Environment Plan: “The stairway In spite of this, the Department of access to the platforms is inequitable for Commerce’s 2004 report on the rede- to others across the state and deliver integrated, elderly, young children and less mobile velopment of Redfern station found: “It state of the art technology to NSW schools. people.” Despite its significance as the is important that the redevelopment of 10th busiest and 2nd most accessible train the station occurs in parallel with the station in Sydney, the lack of amenities redevelopment of the general area” in Part of the program is an initiative to create an online workspace for less mobile passengers proves yet order to secure and maximise commer- for all NSW public school students so they can receive and another obstacle for the less mobile. cial returns for investors, which could This poses a physical disincentive not be achieved by redeveloping the post their homework from any location as well as allowing for less mobile people coming to the station in isolation. By applying author- parents to have online access to their children’s school report. Redfern-Waterloo area and has the ity planning rules, that bypass normal follow-on effect of restricting access planning rules and heritage laws, the to businesses, social networks and Government would make almost $18 All 2200 public schools in NSW are due organisations. million profit on the upgrade of Redfern to have the technology by 2011. Mathew Bowden, acting CEO of the station, the documents say. Disabled Complaints Service situated on This line of reasoning brings the Pitt Street in Redfern, claims that Red- commitment to social and moral fern station’s failure to provide for the imperatives, like human rights and less mobile has forced many colleagues sustainability, of local government Kristina Keneally MP and visitors to alight at Central station into question. Doesn’t the aim to and make their way up Chalmers Street secure and maximise returns for Member for Heffron – “a very tiresome detour for someone investors undermine the capacity for Shop 117, 747 Botany Road, Rosebery NSW 2018 with impaired mobility”. a community-based redevelopment For residents of the Redfern-Waterloo of South Sydney? Why are the sales Phone: (02) 9699 8166 Fax: (02) 9699 8222 community with disabilities or limited of government land/commercial Email: [email protected] mobility the railway station’s lack of redevelopment of Redfern and access to easy access effectively confines the fundamental utilities by all members of Local resident, Poppy, finds access to Redfern pursuit of employment, education and the community mutually exclusive? station difficult Photo: Bill Sheridan 12 The South Sydney Herald – September 2008

CITY OF SYDNEY COUNCIL ELECTION SATURDAY, 13 SEPTEMBER 2008 Election of Mayor, Election of 9 Councillors and Conduct of Constitutional Referendum Voting on election day When can I vote? Saturday, 13 September 2008 POLLING PLACES POLLING PLACES between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Beaconsfi eld St James Anglican Church Hall Beaconsfi eld, Collins Street Newtown Newtown Public School, Norfolk Street Camperdown Bridge Road School, 127 Parramatta Road Paddington St Francis Of Assisi Regional School Hall, 64 Gordon Street Where can I vote? W Camperdown Page Chest Clinic, Missenden Road Potts Point Reginald Murphy Hall, Greenknowe Avenue Chippendale Notre Dame University Hall, Abercrombie Street W Pyrmont Pyrmont Community Centre, Corner John and Mount Streets If you are enrolled in this council area Darlinghurst Darlinghurst Public School, Womerah Avenue Redfern Murawina Long Day Care Centre, 160-202 George Street you must vote at one of the polling places Darlinghurst Heffron Hall, Burton Street Redfern Redfern Centre, 117 Young Street listed. On election day you cannot vote Darlinghurst St Johns Community Hall, Victoria Street Redfern Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street Darlington Darlington Public School, Golden Grove Street outside the council area in which you Rosebery Gardeners Road Public School, Gardeners Road Darlington Seymour Theatre Centre - Studio One, Maze Crescent are enrolled. Rosebery St Josephs Catholic Parish Hall Roseberry, Kimberley Grove Elizabeth Bay St Canices Church Hall, 28 Roslyn Street Surry Hills Bourke Street Public School, 590 Bourke Street To check your enrolment details and Erskineville Erskineville Public School, Bridge Street Surry Hills St Michaels Church Hall Surry Hills, 196 Albion Street confi rm where you can vote visit Forest Lodge Forest Lodge Public School, Bridge Road www.elections.nsw.gov.au Glebe Glebe Public School, Derwent Street Surry Hills St Patricks Business College Surry Hills, Corner Riley and Devonshire Streets or call 1300 135 736. Glebe St Johns Church Hall Glebe, 132 St Johns Road Glebe St Scholasticas College, 4 Avenue Road Sydney Sydney Town Hall, George Street Glebe Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus, Ultimo Ultimo Public School, Quarry Street W = Wheelchair Access Taylor Street Waterloo Gordon Ibbett Centre, 77 Kellick Street For information regarding accessibility Millers Point Abraham Mott Hall, 17 Argyle Place Waterloo Green Square School, 237 Botany Road please call 1300 135 736. Newtown Newtown Mission Chapel, 280A King Street Woolloomooloo Woolloomooloo Activity Club, Charles Street Voting before election day Postal Voting and Pre-Poll Voting You may be entitled to a postal or pre-poll vote. For details check www.elections.nsw.gov.au or call 1300 135 736. Voting in Person You can vote in person at the following location(s) and times (Mon - Fri unless otherwise stated): Glebe Town Hall, 160 St Johns Road Glebe – Mon 8 Sept to Fri 12 Sept 8.30am to 6pm. Sydney Town Hall, Marconi Room, Town Hall House, Level 4, 456 Kent Street Sydney – Mon 1 Sept to Fri 12 Sept 8am to 6pm. Redfern Town Hall (Upper Hall), Level 2, 73 Pitt Street Redfern – Mon 1 Sept to Fri 12 Sept 8am to 6pm. Voting by Post Postal vote applications are available from www.elections.nsw.gov.au, any Returning Offi cer, any Council offi ce or by calling 1300 135 736. Completed application forms must be received by the Returning Offi cer at the Returning Offi ce Sydney City Council, GPO Box 2399, Sydney, New South Wales 2000 fax: 02 8088 4779 not later than 5.00pm, 8 September 2008. Voting is compulsory Voting is compulsory for all electors where elections are being held. The penalty for not voting is $55. Constitutional Referendum A constitutional referendum will also be held in conjunction with the election. Voting is compulsory. The question at the constitutional referendum will be: Question Currently the City of Sydney is an undivided council with no wards. Do you agree to the City of Sydney being divided into three wards, with each ward electing three councillors? Candidates CANDIDATES - MAYOR Name of candidate Name on ballot paper Party Affi liation Maxwell Shayne MALLARD MALLARD Shayne Liberal Clover MOORE MOORE Clover Clover Moore Independent Team Christopher David HARRIS HARRIS Chris The Greens Meredith Anne BURGMANN BURGMANN Meredith Labor Ormond Kevin MCDERMOTT McDERMOTT Ormond Independent

CANDIDATES - COUNCILLORS Name of candidate Name on ballot paper Party Affi liation Name of candidate Name on ballot paper Party Affi liation GROUP A Phillip Ian BLACK BLACK Phillip Clover Moore Independent Team Christopher David HARRIS HARRIS Chris The Greens Di TORNAI TORNAI Di Clover Moore Independent Team Irene Constance DOUTNEY DOUTNEY Irene The Greens Robert Joseph Yiew Mun KOK KOK Robert Clover Moore Independent Team De BRIERLEY NEWTON BRIERLEY NEWTON De The Greens Andrew Robert DUCKMANTON DUCKMANTON Andrew Clover Moore Independent Team Matthew Paul DRAKE-BROCKMAN DRAKE-BROCKMAN Matthew The Greens John Bradley WARDLE WARDLE John Clover Moore Independent Team Samia HOSSAIN HOSSAIN Samia The Greens Lesley Genevieve LYNCH LYNCH Lesley Clover Moore Independent Team Anthony John HICKEY HICKEY Tony The Greens GROUP D Caroline Delia ALCORSO ALCORSO Caroline The Greens Meredith Anne BURGMANN BURGMANN Meredith Labor Dominique ROWE ROWE Dominique The Greens Linda Margaret SCOTT SCOTT Linda Labor James Paul DIACK DIACK James The Greens Belinda COMNINOS COMNINOS Belinda Labor GROUP B Trevor Edward DAVIES DAVIES Trevor Labor Maxwell Shayne MALLARD MALLARD Shayne Liberal Jo HOLDER HOLDER Jo Labor Edward Henry MANDLA MANDLA Edward Liberal Sacha Carl BLUMEN BLUMEN Sacha Labor Rebecca Ka-Ming LAU LAU Rebecca Liberal Jonathan YEE YEE Jonathan Labor Georgina Louise ANDERSON ANDERSON Georgina Liberal Collin Phillip LYON LYON Collin Labor David Leonard EVANS EVANS David Liberal Karen Lesley WELLS WELLS Karen Labor Glenn Douglas PHILLIPS PHILLIPS Glenn Liberal Gregory Alister LOVEKIN LOVEKIN Gregory Labor Adrian Eymard BARTELS BARTELS Adrian Liberal UNGROUPED Giovanni Thomas FRISCHMAN FRISCHMAN Giovanni Liberal Ormond Kevin MCDERMOTT McDERMOTT Ormond Independent Jeff KOID KOID Jeff Liberal John Joseph COOPER COOPER John Independent GROUP C Clover MOORE MOORE Clover Clover Moore Independent Team John Michael MCINERNEY McINERNEY John Clover Moore Independent Team Marcelle Colleen HOFF HOFF Marcelle Clover Moore Independent Team

CANDIDATE INFORMATION SHEET Electors may view each candidate’s information sheet at www.elections.nsw.gov.au or at the offi ce of the Returning Offi cer. Information: www.elections.nsw.gov.au or 1300 135 736 (TTY) 9247 3568 (text telephone) For enquiries in languages other than English call our interpreting Service 13 14 50. Michael Nevin Returning Offi cer for Sydney The South Sydney Herald – September 2008 13 Comment & Opinion

EDITORIAL Cartoon: norrie mAy-welby t was like a teary episode of a friend,” she said. “You of the Raise The Shutter the sit-com Cheers – with a are the people who have campaign. “Never once have I South Sydney twist. After made all the difference.” I been given cause to regret nine years as owner and When she went on to speak that decision,” Leanne said. manager of Appetite Café of the local community her “I hope this place has been in Regent Street, Redfern, words were charged with proof that having faith in your Leanne Fraser was saying genuine affection for a suburb community can go a long way.” goodbye. The café was crowded too often vilified. Leanne As we raised our glasses to a described a place where “we’ve with regulars – enjoying successful business, to a “whole the after-hours ambience, been able to find safety, warmth new chapter” in Leanne’s life, reminiscing, getting to know and friendship … A place that and our own, our hopes for our each other (better). And has seen a lot of change and home suburb were heightened. then Leanne stepped up a place that has changed a lot on a chair to address us. because of the faith and trust There are real opportunities Her eloquent vote of that businesses, customers, in Redfern and Waterloo for thanks (to traditional owners, local community members small business – for business outstanding staff, supportive and residents have put in.” owners who care about making family, and patrons) was We smiled and nodded. a positive contribution. received as a gift. “If you’re Appetite was one of the With a new-look Redfern- here tonight, you’re … someone first businesses in the area to Waterloo Chamber of who stopped being a customer leave its security shutters up Commerce, now is a great a long time ago and became and has been at the forefront time to get involved.

FAITH SOUTH SYDNEY ENVIRONMENT And the greatest? Dorothy McRae-McMahon stand. Instead of shrugging our Painters wash $1,500 down the drain shoulders and saying, “What will What or who is the greatest! One be, will be”, we imagine something could be excused for thinking that different which could be achieved Anna Christie was the evidence they needed. such incidents. There are too many the greatest are among the medal if we don’t give up. We refuse to It is reassuring to see that City of streets for us to patrol them all. We winners at the recent Olympics, bow to cynicism and even act as Many environmental Sydney is now sufficiently staffed to can’t be everywhere the infringements or at least the best footballers, though our political leaders could breaches are respond to such events, because a few occur. It was regarded as a serious cricketers, or maybe the richest be capable of something more! unenforceable due to lack fines of this magnitude might shake breach, but we would never have business people? Of course, there We don’t just live for today but of hard evidence. You up those painters who make a habit of known about it, if no one alerts us.” are moments of greatness for all see ourselves as part of tomorrow or I may see smokers flicking their tipping unused paint, wash-up water, In fact, community monitoring is these people and others who strive and the creation of a community cigarette butts onto the pavement. and even plasterous, gyprock and one of the pillars of environmental to win in various ways, but what and world that is different. We know it constitutes a littering other slurry, into stormwater drains. law as we know it. The environmental is their real and lasting value? Maybe many would say that faith offence. We may know exactly Hopefully word will get law framework, from international is required before we can have hope who dumped that rubbish in the around that even relatively small law principles to local planning, calls The Christian Apostle Paul once in politicians! Faith carries us into back lane. However, if there is no polluters risk a hefty fine. for community engagement (although concluded that there are three lasting life which goes beyond hope because evidence linking the accused with Brian Thompson, an Accredited the NSW State Government has taken qualities – faith, hope and love, but it invites us to believe that what the waste, an infringement notice Paint Consultant from the Master the retrograde steps of winding back that love is the greatest of all. And now seems impossible for us could may be successfully challenged. Painters Association of NSW, says the community involvement under its so it may be. Having said that, when be achieved. It calls us on beyond painters had no excuse. “We advocate regressive Part 3A amendments – all we put faith, hope and love together, our present plans and gives us the By the time an enforcement best practice processes like ‘bucket- in the name of “streamlining”). you could argue that we have very strength to go on working towards officer is on the scene, so is the to-bucket-to-bucket’ as the way to Dobbing, if it must be called central themes for human life. that, even when we feel we can go offender. Even if the offender is handle paint wash-ups” he told me. that, is not un-Australian when it The significance of love is relatively no further. Faith keeps us going when still present, it may be impossible This is good advice for the home helps to bring about enforcement of obvious. You can hope for many we can see no signs that we are to link them with the evidence. decorator, too. The Environment hard-won laws. Local communities things of your own choosing and succeeding and when life gets tough. Things were different recently, Protection Authority’s website have a charter to actively monitor even have faith that you can bring Where does this faith come from? when paint and wash-up water shows how this system works. the environmental conditions your hopes into being, but unless Obviously, we each choose the was seen coursing down a South It is accompanied by easy-to- around them. To ignore that that hope is focussed on love at foundation of any faith that we hold. Sydney back street. A phone call follow diagrams. You do not need charter – well, that’s what I call its core, the world around you It may simply rest on the belief that to City of Sydney resulted in City any special equipment, just a selling out to the enemy. could be the recipient of all sorts there is more to ourselves than we Rangers (of the Environmental Health little organisation and time. of destructive agendas. All manner have ever seen and that this will be variety) attending the scene and About “dobbing”. Some people of tyrants and fanatics are people discovered if we take the next step fining some commercial painters are averse to calling up the Council If you would like to suggest environmental of faith and hope. We can also live into the unknown or towards what $1,500 under the Protection of the because it is seen as dobbing – issues in South Sydney that need investigation, with faith and hope and do nothing seem impossible. It may be based Environment Operations Act 1979. collaborating with the enemy, selling please contact Anna Christie by email: but win things for ourselves. on an energy, courage, wisdom and The painters were still on the job, out, un-Australian. Don’t be. Of course, even if our intentions are strength that lies outside ourselves, and a fresh paint job in an identical Council spokesperson said: “We [email protected] good, we need to acknowledge our however we name that. It is always colour as that puddling in the street, rely on residents to let us know about humanness and agree that what we a mystery because we cannot see see as the living out of love may not it or touch it. By its very nature, actually be that. No doubt the early it is a “belief” not a certainty. The Australian missionaries thought they only way to test that belief is when were acting in love when they herded we act as if there is something that the “lower section of the the owner of the house at the Indigenous people onto mission beyond ourselves supporting us. It READERS’ wall was covered in graffiti and time when the mural was painted stations and even sometimes when requires that step into the darkness, thus was better covered”. and to find the artist. they were the agents who took away the emptiness, the unknown. LETTERS This mural is an important part This would be a small the children from their parents. If there is anything that holds some of history. I would travel past compensation for the utter Love is often ambiguous. Maybe of us into faith, it is the example of In praise of mural artist and wonder as to its relation to disrespect and shameful attitude of the test is whether it brings enhanced people, both today and in history, Australia, prompting me to discover the hollowmen/women of RailCorp, life and dignity to the other person? who act in costly faith to bring RailCorp and TIDC (Transport its significance. It reflects the culture TIDC, NSW State Parliament, Then I think of the sad little baby love and justice to others. Some Infrastructure group) were aware of of the area and the conviction of and for the visual pollution the whale in Pittwater and see that there of them die doing that, so great is the Three Proud People mural (see the owner to have this statement on current barrier has created. are even times when ending life may their faith, hope and love. They ‘Mural and film inspired by pride’ SSH the side of his or her house. Nick Meredith be the most loving thing to do. All take us far beyond the greatness August) in 2006. The issue of it being At minimum, the original artist Erskineville we can do is to reflect together more of sporting heroes – even though obscured was raised by myself at a ought to be found and commissioned deeply on the true nature of love. we are proud of them and enjoy TIDC/RailCorp meeting before, during to recreate it on the current ugly When hope is associated with love watching them – and into the realm and after the construction of the barrier barrier, with more murals on it offers us a grander picture of life of dreams and visions for a braver, (2006-2007). the theme and context. It would Email letters to : [email protected] than the one in which we presently kinder and more just world. The response at the time was not be hard to find and contact 14 The South Sydney Herald – September 2008 Features

Miriam Cabello before one of her Stations of the Cross Photo: Ali Blogg Art and the inner life Top marks for state schools John August However, a number of schools A conversation with Miriam Cabello were also jointly recognised for A number of achievement their caooperative approach to high and service awards for public school transition. For example, Dorothy McRae-McMahon Prejudice and racism is very ways which the artist herself could schools in the Sydney region were Alfords Point, Bangor, Illawong, central to the feelings within the not anticipate. It is as though her recently celebrated, in Zetland. Lucas Heights, Menai Primary and Miriam Cabello was born in inner life of Miriam. Because of their own journey in life and her skill as High, Tharawai and Woronora Public. Chile. She and her three brothers genetic heritage, her siblings appear an artist flows onto the canvas. This Schools throughout NSW have Wil Bartolo, a student at Newtown and sister emigrated to Australia to come from different ethnicities. is then set free to invite in others, developed a great deal of innovative Public School, received an award for his with their parents at the time of They look Irish, Spanish, American not only a reflection on what she and highly creative projects. Outside the self-motivation and leadership ability. the rise of the Pinochet regime. and Peruvian Indian – white, olive might be conveying and to receive Sydney region one example is Plumpton When a passing car clipped a neighbour She is now a widely recognised and darker skinned. You wouldn’t the gift of the beauty and colour High's extremely successful Young in a wheelchair, Wil took control of the young artist – a finalist in the know they were siblings. Her itself, but to experience another Mothers program. Within the the Sydney situation, calming people down and Blake Prize and Mandorla Prize, younger sister is darker in colouring flow of insight and emotion. region, James Macdonald, a student talking to the ambulance personnel and winner of the Manhattan and this led to her being bullied and Some people in our community of Waverley Public School, raised when they arrived. An impressive Arts international. She also has called a “wog” at school, as was one view the arts as a luxury or as some $1,000 for the Leukemia Foundation. achievement for a boy in Year 6. awards from London and Florence. of her brothers. Miriam, who could sort of leisure activity – which on Sarah Mulhearn, of Fort Street High Sydney Girls High School received All very impressive for a woman pass for an Anglo-Celt, watched this occasions it can be. However, what School, worked to reduce her school's an award for its achievements over who is still in her mid-30s! happening to her little sister, while if the arts in general are a critical carbon footprint. Karl Dela Torre, of the last 125 years. Amongst their she herself was simply accepted. At part of human existence, one that Ashfield Boys High, organised part of students, Nina Ubaldi, a talented Obviously, some artists are one stage, she even learned boxing connects us with our inner life and the school's Harmony Day events and public speaker, was also recognised. inspired by beauty and creativity in order to defend her sister. takes us deeper into reality? Maybe forged links with Amnesty International. Gail Freeman, a dedicated teacher itself and express that in wonderful Maybe it is not by chance that art can carry us where words can Anewesha Sinha, a student of at the Alexandria Park Community landscapes and other portrayals her portrayals of the Stations of the never go, so that laughter, tears Ashfield Public, organised guests at School, represents Aboriginal staff at of human and environmental life. Cross, one of which was submitted or meditative silences can be our the School's Sorry Day Assembly. meetings. She is a member of several For Miriam, art has always been for this year’s Blake Prize, take only response? Maybe sometimes Teachers were also recognised. education committees and won an about emotions linked mainly with us and Jesus into the boxing ring it sustains our spirits and adds to Three of them from the Intensive award for Outstanding Service by an human life, and as she paints, she with all its nuances of calculated our strength to survive and goes on English Centre in Marrickville High Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander hopes to engage with the emotions struggle, power, and violence. The challenging things that should not be School received awards, and Lois Aspen School Support Staff Member. of those who view her work. faces, rather than being “religious” in ways that may reach people who of the St George Girls High School was Geoff Dodds of Heathcote High School She tells the story of a Pacific renderings of meekness and have never been touched before? recognised for her contributions to was nominated for an award by a former Islander Australian who saw her asexuality are confronting, real In her Stations of the Cross, Textiles and Information Technology. student, a gesture which underlines entry for last year’s Blake Prize faces. The “drip” effect, which Miriam Cabello makes us look into The Visual Arts and Design the dedication of past students for Religious Art. He woke at 3am is the background of many of the faces of other human beings and Department of Dulwich Hill High towards their former role models. and found himself crying with her paintings, represents prison see there realities that will leave us School was recognised for its many The range of awards celebrated grief as he remembered the image bars – the imprisoning of so many without words – just the questions specialist programs. The school demonstrated the positive direction of her work, which was entitled black people around the world. and the emotions which are held in originally faced a merger, but managed that public schools are taking, in this ‘The Betrayal’. He realised that the As you walk around and look the depths of the search for truth. to re-invent itself and overcome those day and age. The NSW Minister for black Jesus she had painted being at paintings like those of Miriam issues. Closures and mergers are much Education and the Sydney Regional betrayed was linked in his heart Cabello, you realise that art is To see more about Miriam Cabello and discussed in the media, but there's Director, Dr Phil Lambert, and staff in and soul with his own treacherous connecting with your own inner life. her work go to: less coverage of schools that faced the NSW Education system should be experiences as a recipient of racism It takes you deeper into your own www.mlcgallery.com their challenges and overcame them congratulated for giving schools and – being treated as “the other”. emotions and may touch you in – and here was a prime example. principals the freedom to be creative. The South Sydney Herald – September 2008 15 Community Notices & Advertising

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The Newtown Jets defied the elements in their narrow 24-22 win against the Central Newcastle Knights, in the VB NSW Cup match played at the Energy Australia Stadium on Saturday afternoon (August 23). The Jets led 12-10 at halftime despite having run into the teeth of a strong southerly wind. They then failed to take best advantage of the weather conditions in the second half and can count themselves somewhat lucky to have come away with the two competition points.

The Knights fielded a physically imposing team and gave the Jets plenty of anxious moments, especially in the tense latter stages of the game. Newtown desperately defended their fragile two-point lead for the final ten minutes and will need to improve on this performance to retain the vital fourth position on the competition table. Newcastle had led 6-0 after nine This Knights player gets his pass away despite the attention of Jets forwards Stanley Waqa (left) and Tyrone Shelley Photo: Gary Sutherland minutes but Newtown replied through a clever interchange of passes between their failure to follow coach Matterson’s Sean Rudder and Donny Thompson game plan plus their rusted-on tendency which ended in the elusive Thompson to concede penalties late in the tackle scoring. The Knights reclaimed the count put pressure on themselves lead on the back of a massive penalty and kept the Knights in the game. line kick which gained them all of Newtown front-rower Shane 70 metres. Thompson put Damon Shackleton was the Jets’ best and Alley-Tovio over in the corner two was well supported by Stanley Waqa, minutes before halftime, with halfback Hep Cahill, Anthony Cherrington and Ben Green’s sideline conversion into Martin Kennedy. Experienced team the fierce gale providing what was captain Sean Rudder, winger Shaun to be the eventual winning margin. Foley and fullback Donny Thompson The Jets looked to be in command were Newtown’s best backs. in the early stages of the second half as they drew away to a 24-10 lead, STOP PRESS: Newtown defeated reinforced by having the howling Windsor 18-10 at the Windsor Sports southerly at their backs. Daniel Complex on August 30. Newtown 18: Green and Shane Shackleton scored Hep Cahill 2, Anthony Minichiello, Newtown’s tries, both of which were Daniel Green tries; Anthony Minichiello converted by Ben Green. The Jets didn’t 1 goal. Windsor 10: Joe Haoro, John score again for the last 25 minutes – Nuumali tries; David Georgiou 1 goal.

Alexandria Rovers Under 6s Photo: Josephine Roberts Mighty effort by Rovers Under 6s Perry Johnstone Every game from then on was a showing true Rovers’ spirit our tiny knock-out semi-final, and the boys tots dug in and won the second half, On a cold but sunny Saturday defeated the Redfern All Blacks for which was a great achievement. morning in August the mighty the first time on the Saturday, and A week before the semis we Alexandria Rovers Under 6 team backed up the following week to had no idea whether they would strode out onto Erskineville defeat South Eastern to qualify for make it, two weeks later they were Oval to play in the grand the grand final the week after. out on the field playing for the final of the competition. On game day the ground was premiership – a Herculean effort! a sea of cerise and blue, with All six Rovers teams have Nothing has come easy for the streamers, balloons and cardboard qualified for the semi-finals. At the team this year, from playing short signs adding to the carnival time of publication three teams are at times to having to win their atmosphere of the occasion. just one win away from a grand last three games just to qualify Marking their entry onto the final berth. Hopefully, we’ll see for a play-off for fourth spot. ground the boys ran through a that the best is yet to come for The boys won their remaining Rovers’ banner just like the NRL these teams. Good luck boys! games. They played a play-off for boys, and were ready for action. The fourth spot, and after extra time game was a tale of two halves, the For the latest semi-final results, log into were victorious, which meant they opposition were too good in the first www.alexandriarovers.com.au qualified for the semi-finals. half and built a sizeable lead, but for regular updates.