READ SSH ONLINE SOUTHSYDNEYHERALD.COM.AU FREE PRINTED EDITION EVERY MONTH TO 10,000+ REGULAR READERS Number Two Hundred and Two ~ April 2021 Circulation 10,000 ~ First Published 2002 ALEXANDRIA | BEACONSFIELD | CHIPPENDALE | DARLINGTON | ERSKINEVILLE | EVELEIGH | GLEBE | NEWTOWN | PADDINGTON | POTTS POINT | REDFERN | ROSEBERY | SURRY HILLS | ULTIMO | WATERLOO | WOOLLOOMOOLOO | ZETLAND ‘We are in the 11th hour and urgently need to take global climate action’, said Gillian Reffell (bottom left) at Newtown station in an action organised by the Sydney Buddhist Centre as part of a Global multifaith day of action on March 11. Photo: Allison Forrest Faith communities ‘sound the alarm’ for climate justice ENVIRONMENT spending to be on low carbon jobs, and for finance to be provided to the UN Green MIRIAM PEPPER Climate Fund for developing countries. The Moderator of the Uniting FAITH communities in South Sydney Church in NSW and the ACT, the and Australia-wide “sounded the Rev. Simon Hansford, said: alarm” on March 11 for climate justice. “The UN Climate Change Conference One hundred and thirty-five events – in November is another opportunity some making a noise, some holding a for Australia to do the right thing. Regular customer, Roy, at the MKR Restaurant and Café on Redfern Street. ‘The food is awesome!’ Roy says. ‘The café is neat and clean, silence in noisy places – took place across “We are on a path to food shortages and the service is excellent.’ Photo: Andrew Collis Australia as part of a global multifaith and ecosystem collapse as early as 2030 and day of action on the climate involving as a leading coal and gas exporter, Australia faith communities in 43 countries. is a major global contributor to emissions. “Our Australian communities Internet café with Indian cuisine These communities from diverse religious include some of the most vulnerable traditions are alarmed at the yawning gap people who, we know, will be LOCALS with reference to the beef vindaloo between what is required to limit global disproportionately affected. and goat curry. “Some things are temperature rise and actual commitments “There are environmental, scientific ALLISON FORREST traditional, though,” he adds. by governments and financial institutions. and economic solutions and we are “The meat is cooked on the bone.” In a “Sacred People, Sacred Earth” urging those in power to be courageous. REDFERN: Amid rapid change on Established in 2011, the casual mood statement, they released a set of powerful Appropriate action taken now will Redfern Street, it’s nice to know that of MKR is perfect for an afternoon demands for world leaders to address the encourage our Pacific neighbours, some things remain. Bucking the trend or evening with friends. The large injustice and impacts that the climate crisis urge others to take further action toward more small bars and gourmet restaurant table and high-backed cane is inflicting on communities worldwide. and have hopeful consequences for coffee shops, MKR (My Kitchen Rules) chairs are ideal for meetings – and the The statement calls on governments the world in which we live.” serves up fish and chips, burgers, veggie big-screen TVs will soon be functional and banks to immediately end their Actions in inner Sydney on March 11 rolls and a variety of Indian dishes, all again. Computer terminals are set up support for new fossil fuel infrastructure included a demonstration and meditation cooked according to family recipes. The for internet browsing, with fax, print, and tropical deforestation, commit to outside NSW Parliament House; a gathering daal is delicious, the butter chicken and photocopying and scanning facilities too. universal access to clean and affordable of “Contemplative Rebels” in Hyde Park; veggie curry options very popular. The décor is welcoming, multicultural. energy, enact policies creating green jobs a bagpipe parade from the Pitt Street mall There’s a large print of Charlie Chaplin and a just transition for impacted workers to Pitt Street Uniting Church; a meditation Badi, who moved to Australia from on the wall, with posters and flyers and communities, respect the rights of at Newtown station; actions at St Vincent’s Bangladesh 16 years ago, works at MKR promoting arts and sports of all kinds. first nations peoples, secure policies Catholic Church Redfern, Christ Church St most days. Diners are greeted with a smile At the counter there is a donation box “for and funding supporting those forced to Laurence and more. Further afield there and the service is prompt and friendly. the vulnerable and destitute communities”. migrate due to climate impacts, and more. were vigils and demonstrations outside the Badi prepares all menu items, ensuring MKR is open daily, 10am to 10pm and Australian signatories call on the offices of Prime Minister Scott Morrison the chips are crisp and hot, the mango offers eat-in and takeaway service. Australian government to commit and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, as well lassis fresh and cold. The pita bread Home delivery via DoorDash is also to higher greenhouse gas emissions as other politicians across Australia. S is especially good – soft and warm. an option. S reduction targets ahead of the United Badi explains that some dishes are Nations Climate Change Conference The demands and actions were coordinated globally adapted for western tastes. “Locals MKR Restaurant and Café later this year that are in line with a net by the GreenFaith International Network, and in seem to prefer their meals not so 127 Redfern Street zero target by 2030. Instead of a “gas-led Australia by multifaith organisation Australian sweet as Indian families,” he says, Phone: 9698 9334 recovery”, they want post-Covid recovery Religious Response to Climate Change. To read these online-only stories and much more, go to: Women aren’t angry, we’re tired’ Supper series supports refugees Gender matters in heart health southsydneyherald.com.au 2 NEWS APRIL 2021 ISSN 2652-4538 Jenny Leong MP PUBLISHER South Sydney Uniting Church STATE MEMBER Raglan Street, Waterloo. 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Rainbow Pride FOUNDING EDITOR Mardi Gras 2021 was a Trevor Davies (25.5.1956 – 14.6.2011) different one that’s for sure, Renewal of mural on Eveleigh Street MANAGING EDITOR but from the march down In February 2021 Danny Eastwood Marjorie Lewis-Jones SPONSORED Oxford Street during the day, set about renewing the mural, ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITOR Andrew Collis to the parade at the SCG SSH making a few changes to the NEWS EDITOR in the evening, it was an composition and colour scheme. Lyn Turnbull incredible day of celebrating REDFERN: The “Welcome to With the help of son Jamie and his ASSISTANT EDITOR Louisa Dyce our LGBTIQ+ community and The Block” mural on Eveleigh friend John, Danny completed the ARTS & FESTIVALS standing up for their rights Street has been renewed. renewal in late March, following Anna North and freedoms. That’s what days of torrential rain. The new BOOKS First painted in 1994, the mural looks great as part of the Catherine DeMayo Mardi Gras is all about. mural project was funded by Pemulwuy development. S EDUCATION Melinda Kearns South Sydney Council, with the ENVIRONMENT oversight of a working party The former mural features in images of Miriam Pepper which included representatives Redfern residents photographed by Patricia HUMAN AFFAIRS Allison Forrest of Council, Aboriginal elders Baillie in 2003-4 and available to view here: FAITH and organisations. The bit.ly/31N5h4r/. Dorothy McRae-McMahon working party consulted Authorised by Michael Mundine, CEO, HEALTH Megan Weier widely, selected the artists and Aboriginal Housing Company Limited developed the design brief. LEGAL & FOOD people together Maidie Wood ing “Welcome to The Block” ng ri b LOCALS was designed and painted by Adrian Spry artists Danny Eastwood and THEATRE Catherine Skipper James Simon. Local residents Wendy Bacon: Newtown Local Woman Of The Year! FILM contributed to the final product. pemulwuy Lindsay Cohen Wendy is a Walkley Award winning investigative journalist MUSIC and political activist and has been a stalwart of the activist Tess Ridgway SPORT & FITNESS community in Sydney for almost 50 years. Amongst her many Steve Turner other achievements, Wendy co-founded the support group, URBAN DESIGN Waterloo South planning Geoff Turnbull Women Behind Bars, was a central driver in the campaign SUB EDITORS to stop WestConnex, and has most recently turned her Cathie Harrison attention to exposing issues with air quality in inner and taken from Council Melinda Kearns western Sydney. What a powerhouse – thank you Wendy. the documents and organise DISTRIBUTION URBAN DESIGN [email protected] the public exhibition. Under the DESIGN GEOFF TURNBULL minister’s 10-week timetable GasolineGroup | www.gasolinegroup.com.au a planning proposal should be PRINTER MINISTER Stokes and the decided within DPIE by the Spotpress Pty Ltd | www.spotpress.com Department of Planning Industry end of April with exhibition and Environment (DPIE) are possible in early June 2021. “We gratefully acknowledge the many volunteer contributors now responsible for determining Representations were made and distributors who make this publication possible.” the future shape of the by CoS, local NGOs and public Waterloo South public housing housing tenants to Minister Stokes REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS March 4 Justice David Angell Jane Matts We are still drawing strength from redevelopment.