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VOLUME ONE NUMBER FORTY-NINE MAR’07 CIRCULATION 21,000 ALEXANDRIA BEACONSFIELD CHIPPENDALE DARLINGTON ERSKINEVILLE KINGS CROSS NEWTOWN REDFERN SURRY HILLS WATERLOO ZETLAND RESTORE HUMAN RIGHTS BRING DAVID HICKS HOME decides PROTEST AT 264 , CITY The South Sydney Herald gives you, as a two page insert, SUNDAY MARCH 25 ✓ information you need to know about your voting electorates. PAGES 8 & 13 More on PAGE 15

Water and housing: Labor and Greens Frank hits a high note - good news for live music? go toe to toe John Wardle

Bill Birtles and Trevor Davies The live music scene in NSW is set to receive a new and much fairer regu- Heffron Labor incumbent Kristina latory system, after Planning Minister Keneally has denied that the State and the Iemma Govern- government’s promised desalination ment implemented amendments to plant will cause road closures and the Local Government Act including extensive roadwork in Erskineville. a streamlined process to regulate Claims that the $1.9 billion desalina- entertainment in NSW and bring us tion plant at Kurnell will cause two more into line with other states. years of roadworks across Sydney’s Passed in the last week of Parlia- southern suburbs were first made by ment in November 2006, these the Daily Telegraph in February. reforms are “long overdue, and State government plans revealed extremely good news for the live that the 9 km pipeline needed to music industry” says Planning connect the city water tunnel with the Minister Frank Sartor. Along with new desalination plant will extend outgoing Arts Minister , almost 1 km under Ashmore Street Sartor personally intervened to ensure in Erskineville. the new regulations were able to be This has caused concern for introduced. Not just for music, the residents, including those at the new regulations will mean a simpler Erskineville Housing Estate, which process for theatre and cinemas, is bordered on one side by Ashmore circuses and temporary structures, Street. 82-year old Hal Alexander, a country shows, churches, surf clubs tenant of 12 years, said he is suspicious and public halls. of what the government is promising Previously in NSW, to play even an for Ashmore Street, especially after the acoustic harmonica in a pub required unsuccessful attempt to build private the licensee to undergo a long and housing on the estate in 2002. expensive process, including two Ms Keneally reacted to the claims development applications, whilst in the Telegraph by door knocking other forms of entertainment such as along Ashmore Street to assure people broadcast sport and poker machines that “the worst case scenario would in the same venues be some disruption to parking on Frank Sartor with Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance rep. Richard Ruhle and Conservatorium of Music Jazz Faculty Head Craig Scott Photo: Ali Blogg continued on page 9 Ashmore Street.” In a visit to the Ersk- ineville Housing Estate she especially assured Mr Alexander and 24-year tenant, Veronica Jones, that the estate wouldn’t be turned into a pumping station or threatened in any way. From Waterloo to Broadway – free by bus However, Greens candidate for Heffron, Ben Spies-Butcher, told the Local resident, George Nemirovski, ready access to larger shopping SSH that “residents are overwhelm- quickly anticipated what had been centres, like Broadway, even though ingly concerned, not only over the found to be the main benefit of the shuttle bus is not specifically a local implications over the pipe, but such a free shuttle bus in the Manly shopping bus. also the environmental implications Municipality. He believed that it In launching the bus, the Lord of a desalination plant.” He has called would help people to build com- Mayor said that “A survey conducted for a public meeting to discuss the munity and make new friends as by SSCT in Glebe also found that key desalination plant, and says the Greens they travelled and chatted together. destinations such as the hospital, favour a “combination of stormwater Chris Bradley from Manly Council, Glebe Library and the Broadway harvesting, stronger water efficiency who was there on the day, confirmed shopping centre were not accessible standards, increased rebates for water that this had been the key benefit to residents there for a variety of tanks and tighter water restrictions.” revealed in surveys. reasons – including cost.” The State government has hedged Resident Queenie Thompson had She said that the is its election bid on the desal plant, several plans for her use of the bus pleased to sponsor this pilot project, despite approving it originally in 2005 – visiting friends, seeing what extra which has been funded by a Com- and then going back on its decision to books she could find in the Glebe munity Services Grant of $33,000 build it last year. Ms Keneally said that Library and avoiding a lengthy two- for this year. they “definitely will” build it if they Jane Rogers and Lord Mayor celebrate the bus launch Photo: Ali Blogg bus trip when she needed to get to The service, which began on win, despite its potential to provide the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. February 2, will run from Poets’ only about 9 per cent of Sydney’s Dorothy McRae-McMahon People gathered at Poet’s Corner for Fiona Pecherskaja felt the bus would Corner via the Fact Tree Youth Centre water supply. The opposition is offi- a free barbie and chatted with other take some cars off the road and to Phillip Street, the Commonwealth cially opposed to a desalination plant It was a great day for many City Councillors, like Tony Pooley, give people the chance to help each Bank in Redfern Street, Redfern and is running on pumping recycled residents in the City of Sydney when and with Jane Rogers whose South other and participate more widely Station then on to RPA, the Joanna water back into the water supply for Lord Mayor, Clover Moore, launched Sydney Community Transport team in community activities. Everyone O’Dea housing, Glebe Library and all purposes, including drinking. the first free shuttle bus for the area. had done most of the planning. was looking forward to having continued on page 4 continued on page 2  The South Sydney Herald – March 2007

PUBLISHER South Sydney Uniting Church Raglan Street, Waterloo News Telephone 0400 008 338 Phone/fax 02 9698 8949 The views expressed in this newspaper are those of the author and the article and are not necessarily the views of the Uniting Church. ADVERTISING Wayside Chapel to rebuild Have You [email protected] Ben Falkenmire 0400 139 710 Pam Dagwell the general manager of the Wayside Heard? MAILING ADDRESS: Chapel since 2004. He and the PO Box 2360 Trevor Davies Strawberry Hills NSW 2012 The Wayside Chapel has been a current supervisory board are about beacon of hope in Kings Cross and to lodge a Development Application Rabbitohs and NASCA LETTERS inner Sydney for over 40 years. The with Sydney City Council to demol- form alliance Please send letters and emails to: Chapel was founded by the Method- ish two of the existing buildings The South Sydney Herald. ist Church and its first minister was and replace them with a four-storey The South Sydney Football Club Email: [email protected] and the National Aboriginal Sports Supply sender name and suburb. the now well-known Reverend Ted construction. The remaining corner Corporation of (NASCA) have Size: 150 words or less. Noffs. Since that period, the Uniting building will be renovated and We may edit for legal or other reasons. entered into an alliance supporting Church has continued to develop the the height will be uniform across each other in Indigenous community Wayside Chapel as a social welfare the complex. If the application is programs.The Rabbitohs, through centre to cater to the wide-ranging successful, a fund-raising committee the ‘South’s Cares’ initiative, have needs of the community. will be formed and a building appeal undertaken to support NASCA by EDITORIAL COMMITTEE With the generous help of launched to fund the Modelling the new Wayside Photo: Ali Blogg providing athletes and resources to benefactors, programs are offered $4m–$5m development. work within community development to the homeless, the elderly, young Mr Long says that 80 percent Wayside Chapel receives widespread programs across the South Sydney people, victims of domestic violence of the current Wayside budget is support from all political parties and area and other identified communities across the country, to provide strategic the Independents. “Lord Mayor Clo- and abuse, substance addicts, and from public donation. “We have a advice and support to NASCA, and those with mental health issues. database of loyal supporters and the ver Moore is a visitor and supporter to work in collaboration with NASCA There is a Street Outreach Team rest comes from Appeals and fund- and our Federal Member and Tanya and its strategic partners. NASCA has who are out and about most nights raising events such as art shows, Plibersek drops by,” said Mr Long. committed to providing an adequate until 3am. A drop-in and phone fashion parades and concerts. Top The Liberal Party Councillor level of staffing and resources Crisis Centre operates from 7am to name artists and experts give their on Sydney City Council, Shayne to achieve the mutually agreed Managing Editor time for nothing to help us.” As Mallard, said, “Wayside delivers objectives, to work in collaboration Andrew Collis 11pm every day. The Nomad Cafe provides cheap, healthy meals and well, the business community, important services to the Cross. with South Sydney Football Club and somewhere to chat or just watch including current supporters such as It may be in the public interest to its players, sponsors and strategic television. The Op Shop is a valuable Dick Smith, will be approached with consider some flexibility in the rules partners, to strategically align services and programs to support source of income but there is also a a prospectus and asked to pledge for redevelopment.” this partnership, and to develop and store cupboard for those can’t pay, a specific amount of money. There It is to be hoped the Wayside implement innovative community and the list goes on. Always, the will be a guarantee that these funds Chapel Board is successful in its driven programs to assist young emphasis is on self-help recovery will be returned should the Appeal application to Council and in its people through sport to enhance their and the support is given free of target not be reached, Mr Long added. fund raising efforts. “We have education and health outcomes. judgement or criticism. A previous Development Applica- almost reached crisis point. If we The three (originally residential) tion lodged in 2004 was withdrawn, are not able to proceed, much of Co-Editor as it did not meet Council guidelines. the building will become unusable. Federal Government trashes Dorothy McRae-McMahon buildings that have long served Wayside in their mission have now None of the elements that caused As it is we can’t even use some of Redfern Employment reached their “use by” date. The dissent at that time are contained the rooms for storage now,” Mr Program Reverend Graham Long has been in the new proposal. Generally, the Long said. As we have been reporting, the Redfern Community Employment Development Program faces the axe by July this year because the Federal Government is convinced that the CEDP is not an appropriate way of putting Aboriginal people into full-time employment.

Co-Editor This in spite of the former minister, Trevor Davies Kevin Andrews, putting out a press release on October 20, 2006 saying that the CEDP program is fantastic. This is a program which has been working since 1977 but, all of a sudden the CEDP is to be ended an Aboriginal employment mainstreamed. The Lord Mayor of Sydney, Redfern Residents for Reconciliation and the Federal Member Tanya Plibersek, as well as Photography others lobbied the feds intensively. Ali Blogg Tanya spoke in the adjournment debate in the house, arguing passionately for Redfern CEDP. Then Redfern CEDP met with Liberal Senator and Chippendale resident, Marise Erskineville housing estate residents Hal Alexander and Greens Candidate for Heffron Ben Spiers-Butcher, Greens MP Sylvia Hale, Payne, in her parliamentary office Veronica Jones with Photo: SSH Greens member Jack Mundey, and Waterloo tenant Irene Doutney Photo: SSH in Sydney. All the good people from Redfern wanted was some flexibility. Water and housing: Labor and Greens go toe to toe The changes that were proposed may suit some people but were not continued from page 1 building sales and relocation. Since would know that the Government’s Advertising & Content all. They were asking for flexibility Ben Falkenmire Spies-Butcher also had another the establishment of the RWA, with commitment to public housing challenge to Keneally. Whether he its much publicised redevelopment in this community is strong and - exactly what the Howard Government can win the seat or not, he wants plans, these fears have greatly clear: all public housing tenancies is arguing for in industrial relations to at least raise the issues. Last increased,” she said. in Redfern and Waterloo are secure. but apparently not in Aboriginal month he held a media conference The local Member for Heffron, We will not decrease the number of employment. As we go to press, the ASSISTANT-EDITOR Redfern CEDP people are working out Jessica Moore in Waterloo. Kristina Keneally, has responded tenants or dwellings,” she said. Among others present were Greens to this call by the Greens for the Ms Keneally went on to point the implications, but the word is that PRINTER Upper House Member, Sylvia Hale, Government to come clean. Her out that “the Iemma Government CEDP could be ended in June. They Marrickville Print & Design and local public housing tenant, response was strong and passionate. has invested over $20 million in have been encouraged to bid for the 18 Murray St Marrickville 2204 Irene Doutney. Ms Doutney said “The Greens are in a sorry state if public housing, either upgrades or new employment program but have no GRAPHIC DESIGNER to the Herald that “public housing they have to resort to baseless claims new stock, and over $13 million in certainty of getting the funding. Robert Young residents in Redfern and Waterloo designed to scare public housing affordable housing in Heffron over need to be told the truth. Despite tenants. This is usual Greens claptrap the last 4 years. If Sylvia Hale or the Bingo Better than REGULAR CONTRIBUTORS the Redfern-Waterloo Authority in South Sydney – to scaremonger, Greens candidate in Heffron spent Dr Mualla Akinci Ben Falkenmire Trivia Nights Jessica Amos Brenden Hills announcing its intention to redevelop to make up wild fantasies and to any time reading the Redfern-Water- Jane Barton Darren Mara public housing in the area two years be opposed to policies that seek to loo Authority’s plans for the area, or When I was a kid back in the Old Dart Bill Birtles Samantha Van ago, we are yet to see the plans. It help economically vulnerable people participating in consultation on these (UK) I remember going with my Mum to bingo in the old church hall. It seems Anna Christie Peter Whitehead is intolerable that residents are not access education, training, skills plans, they would know the facts. Todd Dagwell norrie mAy-welby that bingo is making a come back. being told what will happen to their and jobs.” The RWA’s Built Environment Plan Darlington resident and runner-up in “We gratefully acknowledge the many homes.” Irene Doutney supports “If Sylvia Hale or the Greens ­– which was publicly exhibited and Big Brother, Tim Brunero, is hosting volunteer contributors and distributors the call for certainty. “To live in candidate in Heffron spent any time underwent extensive consultation a Bingo Night at the Royal Hotel on who make this publication possible.” public housing is to live in fear and with public housing tenants or on the – does not seek to redevelop any Abercrombie St, Darlington. I’m going insecurity with constant rumours of estates in Redfern and Waterloo, they public housing.” to drop in and have a game! The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 

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Lyall Munro may stand for election Photo: Ali Blogg Indigenous vote crucial in Land Council poll TJ Hickey remembered Photo: Ali Blogg

Samantha Van members of a Local Aboriginal Land the former National President of Council must join in order to vote. the ALP said, “Before people vote, Rally remembers On May 19, Indigenous people can All Aboriginal people of voting age it’s important for people to know vote in the NSW Land Council elec- in NSW can join. Electoral rolls for who they are voting for, and to tion. It is the first election since 1999 the NSWALC election close on 6 choose people who will work for TJ Hickey for the State’s peak representative March 2007. the whole community, not just a body in Aboriginal Affairs. Pastor Ray Minniecon, the director small group.” The Council aims to protect the of Crossroads Aboriginal Ministries Redfern resident Lyall Munro, a Irene Pye of Mulrunji Doomadgee on Palm interests and further the aspirations in Redfern, said, “It’s important for respected community leader and Island, and in relation to policing of its members and the broader our people to have a say in Abo- Aboriginal activist for over 30 years Wednesday, 14 February, and social justice. Aboriginal community. It has been riginal affairs since the abolition of may become a candidate. “I’m still marked the third anniversary The rally then proceeded to in administration since November ATSIC (Aboriginal and Torres Strait thinking about standing for election of the death of 17-year-old TJ the old police station in Waterloo 2003 and has been restructured Islander Commission) in 2005. The onto the Land Council,” Mr Munroe Hickey in Redfern. A crowd of and another minute’s silence was with nine regions instead of thir- Land Council election is the only told the South Sydney Herald. “I over 300 people, ranging from observed. It then moved on to the teen. Land Council members will avenue for the community to have must say the State legislation makes local residents to Indigenous new Redfern police station at the vote for a Councillor to represent a voice.” land rights more accessible than elders from Far North Queens- TNT building. Prominent activist their region. As with votes in general, have under Mabo. It’s far from perfect bit land, gathered for an angry yet John Pilger took the microphone Aboriginal people who are not your say with care. Warren Mundine, it’s the least worse of two evils.” peaceful rally. and stressed that white Austral- A minute’s silence was ia’s recognition of Indigenous observed at the spot where ownership of Australian land is Hickey died, on the corner of a crucial step towards reconcili- George and Phillip Streets, at ation. Other groups represented approximately 11.00am. Many at the rally included Socialist speakers addressed the crowd Alliance, Green Left Weekly and CUB site on Broadway approved with passion on a variety of Spartacists. issues affecting Indigenous The rally concluded with a Trevor Davies result. I have met with the local has been clarified. The Minister Australians, including recent friendly barbecue at the Block on community several times on this has responded to my concerns deaths in custody such as that Eveleigh Street. Last month, just six weeks issue. I am aware of the communi- by ensuring that there will be on- out from the election, the State ty’s reasonable concerns. going community consultation Government approved the “The assessment could have about the Development Applica- The Aboriginal flag evolves plans for the Carlton United site been avoided had the Lord Mayor tion. I will join local residents in The main flags carried at the rally to remember TJ Hickey’s death had an on Broadway. Clover Moore dealt with the issue pushing for the residential amenity The plan, according to resident when it was in Council’s hands. of Chippendale to be maintained artistic strip of green across the bottom. This is to express the colour of the groups in Chippendale, “will de- She had an opportunity to strike as much as possible.” land of the Indigenous people who live on the coastal strip of their country stroy the character and fabric of a reasonable balance between Councillor John McInerney, the - as against the red ochre of the centre. Chippendale’s historic village as the demands of a growing urban former Deputy Lord Mayor, was well as set a damning precedent centre and the residents’ legitimate quick to point out that “The Cen- for future planning controls across desire to maintain local amenity. tral Sydney Planning Committee the state. Multiple skyscrapers It is unfortunate that this opportu- was set up by the State Govern- overshadowing canyon-like streets nity was squandered. ment to determine developments From Waterloo to Broadway and thousands of vehicles will I will continue to raise the over a certain amount. dominate one of the city’s oldest concerns of local residents with Council and State Government villages, with a tiny park barely the Department of Planning, and representatives are both on the – free by bus larger than a few blocks of subur- will continue to take them to the Committee and it’s chaired by continued from page 1 ban land, the trade off for nearly highest possible level. the Lord Mayor. The Council and the Broadway shopping centre. There will be three trips a day, starting from 8,000 residents/ workers.” “I am pleased that, in response the State were working together. Redfern at 8.30, 10.30 and 1.30 and returning from Broadway an hour later The Labor party candidate for to my approaches, the Minister Then, just as the Committee was It will run twice a week, on Thursdays and Fridays, as experience shows the seat of Sydney, Linda Scott, has assured me that a 5,300 about to sign off on the develop- these are the days of peak demand. The 21-seat bus has been fitted with isn’t happy. Linda told the Herald: square metre community park will ment with lower heights and a fold-down step and extra hand rails to provide safer usage for children “The Department of Planning’s be built, and will be completed density, Minister Sartor unilater- and the elderly. assessment of the CUB site is before any new residents move ally called it in. Finally, we get this As Clover Moore emphasised, this is a service for old and young and of considerable concern to local into the area. It is encouraging to outcome. Chippendale has been everybody in between. It is a great addition to the life of the South Sydney residents. This is a disappointing see that uncertainty on this issue treated shabbily.” community and beyond. The South Sydney Herald – March 2007  News

John Della Bosca with Labor hopeful Linda Scott Photo: Ben Falkenmire Minister backs at the Redfern Community Centre Photo: Andrew Collis Only the beginning Clover’s opposition Ben Falkenmire Della Bosca purported that the concepts of community and Redfern Oral History website launch New South Wales Minister for society were once again a priority Industrial Relations John Della over economics and consumer- JP Collis Special Guest the Hon. Carmel Teb- for Australia’s social history and Bosca joined Labor party faithfuls ism, and that Clover Moore had butt, Member for Marrickville and the future reconciliation process. As at a fundraiser for Clover Moore’s lost the impetus to challenge the “Every step I take, I have a Minister for Education and Training Carmel Tebbutt remarked, “Aborigi- opposition in February. The Labor present market philosophy. memory.” These are words spoken NSW, and Guest of Honour Cr nal people identify with Redfern, party have nominated Linda He also said it was very impor- by community representative Sha- Marcelle Hoff of the City of Sydney whether they still live here or have Scott to contest Clover’s seat of tant Debnam and the Liberal ron Hickey at the launch of Redfern Council. The MC was Rebecca once lived here, or just know about Sydney, previously known as the Party were stopped in March if Oral History, a website documenting Ruiz. A Welcome to Country was it.” Sharon Hickey put it succinctly: seat of Bligh. workers were to be “respected stories and photographs of people delivered by Aunty Joyce Ingram, “It’s very important to know who It was no surprise to see Della and treated with dignity.” associated with the Block. followed by Sharon Hickey’s your elders are.” Bosca addressing the business The candidate, Linda Scott, The website launch and a photo Welcome Dance. The compiling of stories and pho- community as State Labor con- a qualified psychologist and exhibition was held at the Redfern The idea of Redfern Oral History tographs for Redfern Oral History tinues to target the Liberal party researcher for the Bureau of Community Centre on Friday 23 (according to the site’s Home Page) is to be an ongoing process, and to and voters with its union-backed Crime Statistics, announced to February. The oral history record is is to display “the vibrant commu- date, contributors to share their per- Rights at Work Policy. business community attend- a project of Redfern Residents for nity spirit in Redfern and showcase sonal memories include Bill Simons, Della Bosca inferred that Clover ees her intentions to hold Reconciliation, made possible by a achievements that do not neces- Joyce Ingram, Ted Kennedy, Mick Moore’s 19-year tenure in the Clover Moore accountable for grant from the Australia Council for sarily make headlines.” It’s about Mundine, Roberta Sykes and Trevor seat was too long, arguing that her decisions. the Arts, and several years in the making public much wisdom that Davies, just to name a few. she had renegged on promises, Scott marked industrial rela- making. has been handed on in private – the The website address is www. and compromised on principles. tions and mental health as her The launch was attended by stories of lives lived in Redfern, in redfernoralhistory.org. In the words “Clover is living in the world two flagship policy areas. The various arts community, church the actual words of local people. of Project Manager Deborah Ruiz of consumer politics where she latter is a matter close to Scott’s and political representatives, with The website features personal Wall, “This is only the beginning. picks and chooses her colours,” heart, having grown up with a Project Manager Deborah Ruiz Wall, stories and photographs important It’s not going to end.” said the Minister. sister with Down’s syndrome.

Peace talks in Hollis Park

Dorothy McRae-McMahon certain symbolic feeling about it. Two group leaders have prepared a list of The Sulha Peace Project is an possible questions and their task is international movement which was to choose a question, after people formed in order to enhance the pos- have briefly introduced themselves, sibility of peace and understanding and then to place a beautiful stone between Israelis and Palestinians. into the hands of the person next to It takes various forms but is funda- them. That person holds the stone mentally centred around “Listening and responds in a personal way to the Circles” where people from different question, then passes the stone to the backgrounds and perspectives sit and next person, who does the same until listen to each other respectfully. everyone has had a chance to share. The whole idea is that people speak On the day we were there, there from the heart rather than the head were three questions: Can you and that, as they hear each others’ remember an unexpected act of heart-felt sharing, new relationships kindness from someone towards you? will be created across boundaries. What do you fear about the situation The good news is that there is a in the Middle East? What do you hope local Listening Circle! It meets under for in the Middle East? Listening and learning Photo: Ali Blogg a tree in Hollis Park (Warren Ball The group was made up of old and Avenue, Newtown) normally on the young and everyone in between and ing and the wise leadership given lines of conflict and diversity. to be decided. last Sunday in each month. People people came from many countries, made it a safe place to offer one’s April will be a special month for the All strength to those who lead the are encouraged to bring a rug or cultures and races around the world. feelings and perceptions. group as one of the Israeli co-founders Listening Circle and may many people something to sit on if they prefer not There were Jews, Christians and This group is part of the good of the Sulha Movement will be visit- join them in their endeavours. to sit on the grass. Muslims. It was very moving to hear destiny of humanity and the build- ing. His name is Gaby Meyer and he Further information about the The group gathers, as one would the stories and feelings of the diversity ing of true community. It welcomes will be conducting workshops and group, including the location for the imagine, in a circle and puts every- of people as we viewed the future. newcomers and sets an example of showing a video at 4 PM followed April meeting can be obtained by thing it is carrying outside the circle The sharing wasn’t always easy or the way we could build new and by a question and answer session on contacting [email protected] or before its life begins – which has a simple but the context for the listen- creative relationships across many Sunday, April 1. The location is yet phoning Alisa on 0410 743 180  The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 CITYNEWS RWa MUST GUaRanTee InFRaSTRUCTURe The State Government levy is imposed – but there and the Redfern Waterloo are real questions about Authority (RWA) need to the long term cost to the guarantee that development community. plans for Redfern will include The draft RWA contributions provision for essential plan anticipates an additional community facilities and workforce of 18,000 and open space. an additional residential The RWA’s draft contributions population of 3,200 by 2018. plan proposes a developer At some point, the work of levy of just two per cent the RWA will come to an or $36.7 million to provide end and I do not want community infrastructure the local community such as parks, childcare and City ratepayers to centres, pools and inherit responsibility for community facilities. an area which lacks proper In contrast, the City of community facilities or has Sydney’s rigorous research under-funded public works. for its contribution plan in the There must be appropriate southern suburbs concluded consultation, studies and that a developer levy of about investigation to ensure seven per cent is needed to proposed development and Clover at the recent launch of the Village to Village Shuttle just maintain existing open infrastructure is adequate to free BUs serviCe space and community meet community needs. facility ratios. The NSW A free Village Shuttle service is operating between Redfern and Broadway on Thursday and Property Council described Fridays. The bus route includes Redfern bank, Redfern Station, RPA Hospital, Glebe Library and the City’s levy as sensible. Broadway Shopping Centre. Funded by City Community Service Grants, this project is operated by South Sydney Community Transport. Contact 9319 4439. Imposing a low developer levy may make it attractive to developers in the short term – and enable the Authority to CLOVER MOORE MP Basix Changes for the environment CeLeBrate oUr kick-start the regeneration of The recent report of the UN Intergovernmental DiversitY the area ahead of other inner Lord Mayor Panel on Climate Change shows To celebrate Harmony city areas where a higher urgent action is needed to combat Day join us for a concert on global warming leading to climate Tuesday 20 March at 10am change. Council is greening our in . To book transport fleet, saving energy and water, contact Susana Ng on 9288 frog hoLLoW and developing strategies to promote 5347. You can also attend free sustainable new development. cultural workshops including an UnveiLeD Our actions must be Aboriginal Cultural Workshop Completion of Stage 2 complemented by the State (Tues 20 March, 7pm to works at Frog Hollow Government and Council 8pm) at AMES Campus, 84-86 Reserve at Surry Hills has called for increases Mary Street Surry Hills. Visit were celebrated on to BASIX targets which www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov. 24 February. The $1.3m currently limit the standards au/whatson for details. upgrade includes better for energy and water access, improved lighting reduction measures for and new native trees. The new residential buildings. park features plaques explaining the history of the park site which was once used for slum housing.

CitY serviCe LeveLs on heaLthY ageing exPo the rise Find out about the City of A Council survey shows Sydney’s programs and community satisfaction activities for older residents is on the rise with at our Healthy Ageing Expo earth hoUr residents happy with on Wednesday 14 March Residents, workers the quality of between 10.30am and noon and businesses are pools, parks and at Redfern Community Centre. encouraged to support playgrounds and The Expo is part of the City’s Earth Hour on Saturday the way traffic and celebration of Seniors Week 31 March. Sydney will waste are managed. 2007. Contact the City on switch off its lights for one The survey measured 9265 9333. hour from 7.30pm to promote community satisfaction a reduction in CO2 emissions. from 2005 to 2006 and Public transport, street lighting found 38 per cent of and security lighting will respondents thought not be affected. For details visit overall services had www.earthhour.org. improved, while 85 per cent of respondents thought they had either improved or remained consistent.

ConTaCT The CITY neIGhBoURhooD SeRVICe CenTRe, ReDFeRn neIGhBoURhooD SeRVICe CenTRe, eRSKIneVILLe Phone: 9265 9333 Tower 2, 1 Lawson Square, Redfern NSW 2016 104 Erskineville Road, Erskineville NSW 2043 www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday 9.00am to 12 noon. Closed public holidays. Closed public holidays. The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 

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Yaama Dhinawan is Australia’s fi rst and only hospitality college specialising in Indigenous culture and cuisine. We offer accredited Certifi cate II training in Hospitality (Operations) Come along and have your say on the future of Sydney Park. Enjoy a free barbecue, kite flying, a guided site tour and a free gift for every dog. with a focus on gaining employment in the hospitality industry. Transport will be provided for those who require assistance participating. Please call 9246 7509. Five courses will be run in 2007 Sydney Park Village Green Yaama Dhinawan offers a unique training Cnr Sydney Park Road and Princes Hwy, St Peters experience. It is an initiative of the Redfern- For more information, please call 9265 9333 or visit www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au Waterloo Authority in partnership with Aboriginal elder Aunty Beryl Van-Oploo, and Aboriginal chef, Mathew Cribb. The course is open to Indigenous and non-Indigenous unemployed people.

This 8 week full-time course features: ✔ Food and beverage service. ✔ Customer service and teamwork. ✔ Hands-on tutorial sessions. Grants and Sponsorships Programs ✔ Practical work experience with Yaama Dhinawan Functions 2007/2008 and Catering. ✔ Cooking classes with an Calling on all local, non-profit organisations whose activities and initiatives help Indigenous twist. bring life to the city of villages. ✔ Accreditation in Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA); The City of Sydney has six annual grants schemes. We encourage organisations to make applications for Responsible Conduct of Gaming (RCG) and Barista Training. financial assistance to help bring their ideas and vision to fruition.

Funds are available for 2007/2008 under one of the following programs: For enquiries about the course or to register your interest for future

• Local Community Grants Program (assistance up to $5,000) courses, contact Louise Wagner, at the Redfern-Waterloo Authority by • Community Services Grants Program (over $5,000) phone 02 9202 9100 or email [email protected] • Cultural Grants and Sponsorship Program (over $5,000) • Business Support Program (for non-profit business organisations) • Environmental Grants Program (over $5,000) • Heritage Grants Program (up to $10,000) CALL NOW – YAAMA DHINAWAN IS ENROLLING These programs provide one-off grants/sponsorships to organisations based in or providing community services or cultural projects in the City of Sydney Local Government Area, for the period 1 October 2007 to 30 September 2008. The Heritage Grants Program is also open to individuals. 9202 9100 The closing date for applications is Monday 30 April 2007 at 5.00pm. The Yaama Dhinawan Hospitality Training and Function Centre is close to Redfern Railway Station, at Darlington. Information kits for each Program (guidelines and application form) are available from the City’s One Stop The Centre is an initiative managed by the Redfern-Waterloo Authority and assisted by nationally accredited Shop at Town Hall and Neighbourhood Service Centres at Kings Cross, Glebe, Redfern, Erskineville; and training organisation MG* My Gateway. Training support is provided by the Department of Education and Training. Community Centres at Ultimo, Pyrmont and Woolloomooloo.

All information is also available from the City’s website www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community/grantsandawards or via e-mail [email protected]

Community Information Sessions will be held to provide more detailed information about the Programs. See the City’s website or call the City on 9265 9333 for more information or to request an application form.  The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 Election Special

NewNew SouthSouth Wales decides The South Sydney Herald gives you, as a two page insert, ✓ information you need to know about your voting electorates. Political Profile: Clover Moore seeks double-decade Holding the seat of Sydney since system featuring light rail in and the Environmental Planning and be taking a measured approach, 1988, Clover substantially added to around the CBD. Assessment Act, and amendments setting out my planned activities her portfolio when she became the “People do not need to use their to the act that passed through and asking people for their support.” first popularly elected Lord Mayor cars in and around the city,” said parliament in November last year. Coming up to 20 years in the bru- of Sydney in 2004. Opponents Clover. “Our research has shown “I oppose the draconian changes tal and sometimes taxing world of argue her State role and Lord that light rail is financially viable to the planning laws,” argued politics, Moore appears to be fresh Mayorship have her overworked, and environmentally sustainable.” Clover. “There needs to be a greater in spirit and still holding on to her under-resourced and, unconvinc- The integrated transport plan level of community involvement in vision of Sydney’s future. “We have ingly, balancing conflicts of interest also includes a 10-year cycle the planning process evidenced by over 200 nationalities represented – an argument that doesn’t sit well strategy that will be adopted in some very poor planning decisions in this city and all are included in with the Independent. the coming months, a city-wide by the State Government.” this city’s fabric,” said Clover. “We “I think I have served my pedestrian strategy and inter-village On the likelihood of her taking want Sydney to be tolerant, diverse, constituents effectively and it’s bus routes such as the Redfern- out her sixth successive victory at and inclusive with a top priority of possible I have been twice as effec- Waterloo-Glebe service which was the ballot, Clover is cautious of the conservation of the city’s water and tive,” argued Clover. “I have found recently launched. tenuousness of politics. energy usage.” no conflicts [of interest]. We are “Sustainability is the key strategy “There is a very high turnover Moore lists and Mel- Clover Moore Photo: Ali Blogg over-governed in Australia with our on my agenda in terms of both in the inner city,” she pointed bourne as her stand-out cities local, State and Federal systems. the environment and socially,” out, with approximately 50% of when asked about a model she Ben Falkenmire We only need two levels of govern- said Clover. people in the inner city having works from, but is quick to quell ment – central and local.” In response to the Minister for changed addresses since 2003 and any potential Sydney- Time seems to have lent its Moore’s premier policy for the Planning Frank Sartor’s increas- the boundaries of her electorate stoushing. “I think both Sydney worldly hand to Clover Moore, upcoming election is her 2030 ing grab of planning powers, having adjusted to include Pyrmont and Melbourne have a lot to learn without draining away any of vision for the city of Sydney which Clover reiterated her opposition and Ultimo. from each other,” Clover concludes her energy. includes an integrated transport to the controversial Part 3A of “Every election is different. I will in her learned diplomatic fashion. Political Profile: Linda Scott makes her run Reem Aigharabali election is that came “Labor has maintained for a keep in mind that it is a residential straight out of being Health Minis- decade that it would sign the area and we need to find a sensible candidate ter and had a good understanding Kyoto protocol and we have had a balance in the Cross between main- for the seat of Sydney, Linda of what we needed to do to help period of John Howard’s inaction taining its history and vibrancy Scott, believes the 2007 NSW mental health problems in the on climate change. They have and at the same time maintaining state election will be a difficult state and also domestic violence. now a thrown together water its residential amenity,” she says. one. “It is going to be a very Those are exactly the problems plan that has not been clearly A former employee of the tough fight for Labor. It will be a I am interested in and exactly thought out at all,” she says. Bureau of Crime and Statistics, very close election,” she says. the kind of issues I would like to A passionate supporter of the her research on alcohol-related Scott believes that industrial see real thinking done about and injecting room in Kings Cross she crime led her to believe that relations will be the critical some work into helping,” says the says: “I think the Self Injection many assaults are alcohol- issue in the forthcoming elec- 28-year-old clinical psychologist. Centre is one of the smartest related and closely linked to tion: “I think that is the area She is proud of her work in kinds of harm minimisation late trading premises. “We do that provides the starkest divide Chippendale where her submission strategies and if you speak to not want to sanitise the Cross between the parties,” she says. to secure a park was successful. residents most agree that it is but we need to sensibly stem Her involvement in grass-roots “I think we need to work very hard a very sensible initiative.” the increase in the tide of late politics began early, growing up in to ensure that everyone views Chip- She brushes away suggestions trading premises,” she says. an activist family in Canberra. She pendale as a residential suburb and about trying to clean up the Cross “I think the people of Sydney became involved with the Labor not as part of the CBD. I believe but believes that a balance needs are under represented,” she party while she was at the Univer- that very passionately,” she says. to be found. “Kings Cross is a says. “I will be working very sity of NSW. “What encouraged me She points out the other wonderful, vibrant, thriving place. hard to make sure residents Linda Scott talking with Keith Brain Photo: Ali Blogg to get involved in this particular critical issue is climate change: I do think however we need to are taken seriously.” John McInerney’s change of climate SSH concentrated on affordable housing the environment and, of course, election as a Climate Change Ms Newell concluded, “Having in Redfern and Waterloo and the climate change, so he’s joined the candidate. Climate John McInerney in the New South In January, The City Hub excessive powers of the planning Climate Change Coalition for the change is impacting on every area Wales Parliament will mean that reported that John McInerney, minister. He also mentioned the NSW upper house. “This is where of our lives and it’s critical that we governments and policy makers former town planner and City changes to the NSW licensing laws John’s insights and contributions have MPs in the New South Wales will be forced to focus on the plan- of Sydney Councillor, is going to which meant that, if a hotel had its will be invaluable,” said Patrice Parliament who are focused on ning aspects of climate change.” stand for the lower house seat of poker machine license transferred, Newell, the Leader of the Climate good public policy in this area,” Heffron. However, he took advice that would lead to the loss of its Change Coalition. Mr McInerney he said. The Climate Change Coalition was formed from the experts, and the advice liquor license. John argued that said he wants to see the people of “As a Sydney City Councillor for was that he had little chance of this is what led to the closing of New South Wales have political the past three years, I have had to work with any group, organisation, winning. John seems to be more the old Redfern Hotel in George leaders who are focused on dealing the opportunity to look at how political party or individual taking concerned about raising important Street, Redfern. with climate change in every level we must build climate change action against climate change. issues than winning a seat. If he One of the issues that he has of government. “I am delighted solutions into the way we plan and www.climatechangecoalition.com.au had run in Heffron he would have always been concerned about is to be running in the March 24 construct our open spaces.” Frank hits a high note - good news for live music?

continued from page 1 activities – such as large televisions, were completely exempt from and low-hazard, low-impact live any entertainment assessment performance in cafes, restaurants and compliance. The result has and hotels, and a solitary develop- seen NSW pubs and clubs now ment application for intensive use dominated by broadcast sport dedicated entertainment venues. and gambling at the expense of “The role of music in a society local musicians. Most licensees is an important measure of the who wanted to include live music health of a community, and it’s in some capacity gave up, due to obvious to all that live music expense and red tape under the opportunities in our city are clearly current Place of Public Entertain- lacking” says Craig Scott, Chair ment Authority (POPE) process. of the Jazz Faculty at the Sydney Recognised in the new laws as Conservatorium of Music. “NSW a regulation of State significance, has been far behind all the other and standardised across NSW as states in this area. These new a State Environmental Planning regulations will be of immense Policy (SEPP), the new regula- importance to the future of the tions will mean that small-scale musicians and culture of this state, entertainment, such as playing and will benefit all types of music a Spanish guitar in a restaurant – from jazz to rock to classical and or hotel, will now involve a ethnic music.” simple inspection by Council Currently in the final stages with a checklist. It will not have of preparation by the Planning to undergo the same level of Department, the new regulations compliance as having ACDC are due to be gazetted and, after a in the Entertainment Centre, as period of a couple of months for was previously the case. The new local councils to get to know the system will be assessed using three new rules, will be in force across all categories. These include exempt councils in NSW by the middle of Itu backstage at the Basement Photo: David MacCullagh activities, complying development the year. Itu – the sounds of love and light

Steph Gesling lamenting the absence of a lover. The gentle vocal harmonies and guitar accompaniment form the perfect If you combined the sensitivity and soulfulness of folk-blues lullaby. Other stand-out tracks include, Liz Wright with the emotional intensity of Tracey ‘Before the dawn,’ ‘Living in the past’ and ‘Peace.’ Chapman, you might imagine the sounds of Love & Produced at Chris Gray Label studios, Love Light. Each song on the album carries hopefulness and & Light features Pete Skelton on drums, Ben a sense of wisdom that is also embodied by its creator. Thompson on electric leads, Scott Aplin on keys, Young singer, songwriter, guitarist and performer, Samuel Benge on bass, and Claire Wyndham and Itu, is generous with her stories and emotions on this, Salome on backing vocals. Claire Wyndham will her debut album. In the opening track she sings, “Lend be one of the special guests at the album launch on me your ears and I will soothe your soul,” enticing her Thursday 8 March at the Excelsior Hotel in Surry audience to take a step back, reflect, reminisce and take Hills, along with Indie-rock band, the Sunpilots. pleasure in the moments strung together by her music. Itu has grown up in PNG and the rural and South Moving from hope, to pain and longing, and Coast regions of NSW. She was born in Fiji, but is now back to hope, the album has a cyclic and somewhat based in Sydney where she performs regularly at pubs, idealistic structure, which nevertheless takes us on a cafés, charity gigs and folk festivals, here, in the inner journey. It threatens to melt the icy stalactites of our city and across Australia. Her live performances are as cynicism with the invitation to find healing and a soft impressive as her album, so, as it says in myspace, if you landing ground amongst the hard surfaces of life. “don’t mind a little substance for the soul and a hopeful ‘Wish you were here,’ an album highlight, is spin on the human condition” get along to the launch The Casinos Photo: Rob Youth a simple but beautiful Norah Jones-style ballad, of this well polished but enjoyably humble record. 10 The Review March 2007

Mardi Gras 2007 Pink flags on parade Photo: ‘Pong

Stephenson is excited. He enjoys talking about the songs: the historical themes, politics and ruin, magic and loss, beauty and incarceration. “It’s an eclectic album. You’ll either love or hate it,” he says proudly, before describing with affection various band members – their special talents and different approaches to songwriting. “We’re happy with this record,” he says. “It’s been a dream of mine for a long time to be in a democratic band, not a one-ego band. Everyone contributes something now.” There’s Lino Romeo’s guitarron (six-stringed Mexican bass), and intimate songs about nature – “romantic songs.” ‘Bella Guera’ is a stand-out. There’s co-founder Dirk Kruithof on banjo and guitar – contributing dark, experimental tunes – unusual intervals and patterns, “surreal, banal and beautiful.” ‘Brazilian’ dips and swings. There’s Trevor Brown, the sax player, whose instrumental track, ‘Panic,’ is “part Led Zeppelin, part Irish, part bouzouki adventure!” There’s Marco Simeo’s accordian-based songs both existential and social. ‘Falling Down’ includes the lyric: “I’m falling down but I’ll get up again / Crumpled suit, dog-eared tie, black pants too high …” And Tim Bradley’s drums hold it all together. Friend or Foe was produced by Bob Scott and recorded at Megaphon Studios in St Peters. “We had a great time. Even played soccer on the flat roof up there,” Stephenson laughs. “When it comes to playing, we’re all very passionate about the music. I think we’re folk songs, to sea shanties, to artists like Nick learning to play better. We’re learning to relax Waiting for Guinness Cave, or the Pogues. The Drones, too, explore on stage, and just be natural. To have fun. similar colonial territory. Stephenson has heard We want people to be having a good time.” you’ll either love or hate their new record the comparisons. He doesn’t mind them at all. “We’re also inspired by jazz, by punk – by Tom Waits. And maybe that kind of song is also Blow your own trumpet! Andrew Collis and emphasizing reform over punishment. inspired by recent political events,” he muses. Dave Stephenson of Sydney band, Waiting Their music is certainly colourful and Send your band / theatre / art bios and pics to be Alexander Maconochie was commandant for Guinness, is an admirer of Maconochie. soulful. Waiting for Guinness release Friend published in the Review of Norfolk Island in the 1840s. He is known So inspired that he’s written a song, ‘Thank or Foe through Vitamin Records on 5 March, for his penal reforms – he might be regarded God for Maconochie,’ which appears on the with a launch on 16 March at the Factory (All pics must be 300 dpi at print size or will be rejected) an early occupational therapist. He certainly band’s third and latest album: Friend or Foe. Theatre in Enmore. Supports are Mojo Juju, was ahead of his time when it came to treating The interest in colonial history invites Boom Band Krewe, Jack Sh*t, The Embrace Send to [email protected] convicts and prisoners as human beings, immediate comparisons to Irish or English (Tango) & Leanne Kelly (Aerialize). The Review March 2007 11 Theatre Reviews Jessica Amos The Coloured Digger Vampire Lesbians of Sodom Written by Charles Busch Directed by Joshua North SSH The Coloured Digger The New Theatre, Newtown Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras The Coloured Digger He came and joined the colours, February 8 – March 2 Group Exhibition when the War God’s anvil rang, Damien Minton Gallery He took up modern weapons to replace his boomerang, “I love that dress. It does wonders 61–63 Great Buckingham Street Redfern He waited for no call-up, he didn’t need a push, for concealing your figure!” 17 April–5 May He came in from the stations, and the townships of the bush.

No-one can resist the gorgeous but “I was asked to curate this show by Chris He helped when help was wanting, just because he wasn’t deaf, cynical succubus La Condessa (Beccy Carbin who, with Pastor Ray Minniecon He is right amongst the columns of the fighting A.I.F. Illand) – not even a leggy sacrifice in her from Crossroads Church, is organising He is always there when wanted, with his Owen gun or Bren, tennis whites (Adam da Launay) in Sodom the Indigenous Anzac Day Ceremony in He is in the forward area, the place where men are men. in “days of old.” Sighting each other again as Redfern on April 25. Damien Minton screen goddesses in glam 1920s Hollywood, has encouraged and supported the idea He proved he’s still a warrior, in action not afraid, they become trenchant rivals in “a different from the beginning.” He faced the blasting red hot fire from mortar and grenade, kind of the undead” – show business and Sydney artist and illustrator, Reg He didn’t mind when food was low, or we were getting thin, in putting each other down! However, nosy Lynch, was inspired to get involved after He didn’t growl or worry then, he’d cheer us with a grin. gossip columnists can be trying even for reflecting on the lack of recognition vampires – especially in 1950s Las Vegas for Aboriginal people who served and He’d heard us talk democracy – they preach it to his face – – and they will need more than wit and continue to serve in the Armed Forces Yet knows that in our Federal House there’s no one of his race. starlets like Renee Vain (Marian Frizelle) to of Australia. “A diverse group of artists The exhibition takes its name from a He feels we push his kinsmen out, where cities do not reach, get by. They may need each other. will contribute work which reflects their poem written during World War Two And Parliament has yet to hear the Abo’s maiden speech. Adam da Launay as the Virgin Sacrifice visual response to the questions of war, by a non-Aboriginal soldier, Sapper One day he’ll leave the Army, then join the League he shall, who, centuries after her bite from La nationhood, love and individual sacrifice,” Bert Beros, about an Aboriginal soldier, And he hopes we’ll give a better deal to the Aboriginal. Condessa, emerges as the immortal Madam says Lynch. Private West. Astarte is effortlessly camp. Having jostled to see so much compelling drag on tiny stages while trying to get a beer at the bar, it’s wonderful to see da Launay in a full- length play in the comfort of the theatre. In-between acts, Glace Cherry woos the RESOURCE audience with ‘Pleasure and Pain’ and ‘You give me fever.’ Every line in this play is PERFORMANCE hilarious. (“These aren’t hairs on my head – they’re nerve endings.”) New Theatre’s tight production does justice to Charles WORKSHOPS Busch’s legendary ensemble piece which first played in 1984 in New York before playing Private Coaching off Broadway for five years. It has been said Acting Workshops that, “One does not become a Charles Busch fan, one becomes enslaved.” Must we wait until Mardi Gras 2008 to see something else Jane E Seymour written by Busch? Actor & Acting Tutor MA,unsw;BADA,uk; ARTTS Inter.,uk Dad’s Army Take A Break In Paradise Written by Jim Perry and David Croft A place to switch off and revive 3 hrs from Darlington Directed by Bill Ayers The Guild Theatre, Rockdale • Shakespeare February 23 – March 17 • Audition & Call-Backs “Do you mean we’ve got to keep them all night? I’m afraid we’ve only got sandwiches!” • HSC Captain Mainwaring Newnes Hotel Cabins - Historic Wilderness Retreat Dad’s Army is a comedy about the egos Newnes, Wollemi National Park and foibles of a group of inept volunteers in 9572 9049 the Home Guard stationed on the South [email protected] Ph. 02 6355 1247 Coast of England to protect against invasion by German forces during WWII. They www.rpworkshops.com.au www.lisp.com.au/~newnes capture two German POWs, admit local women to the Home Guard, among other adventures from the episodes used from the famous BBC television show that first screened in 1968. Jim Farrow in the role of Lance Corporal Jones is adorably slapstick and had the silvery coifs and curls that had the packed theatre in stitches. However, most of the actors clunked along biding their time before the next laugh and trying not to tread on each other’s bunions in this half-hearted ensemble production. With seventeen actors on stage at one point, it seems clumsy to keep fifteen of them hovering in semi-darkness while Captain Mainwaring and Fiona Fox chat in a partitioned section of the stage. Nevertheless, Opening Night was sold out to an appreciative audience who hummed along to recordings of WWII songs like ‘We’ll meet again.’ 12 The Review March 2007 ‘Screwed’ An exhibition of works by Adam Hill Starlight Children’s A series of ochres and industrial fixtures on board. Foundation makes “I have portrayed through these works, the experience of being Koori urgent call for 5,000 and residing on country constantly penetrated by man-made machinery. Hardened steel violates Starlight Day volunteers sandstone sediment. Machine enters crevice, then, after Starlight Day is on Friday 4th May and a satisfactory period ... exits. Witness the interpretation of volunteers are needed to sell Starlight this activity through the use of Day merchandise at venues throughout pigments from the earth, styles regional and metropolitan Australia. from the homeland and produced on recycled board, utilising modern hardware apparatus.” Volunteers are essential to the success of Solo show, downstairs gallery Starlight Day, particularly this year with the space, from February 28. fundraising goal a record-breaking $2.2million.

TAP GALLERY Starlight Day volunteer, Tony Butera, explained: Level 1 278 Palmer Street “I wanted to put something back into the Darlinghurst community. I chose the Starlight Children’s Foundation because they can really brighten up the day of a seriously ill child.” He said the best part of being a Starlight Day volunteer is seeing first hand the over-whelming generosity of the general public and how so many people really get behind the cause. “The highlight for me is working with parents of children who have been on the receiving end and hearing how amazing Starlight was to their children,” said Tony.

Unfortunately, with child hospital admissions at 600,000 each year, the need for a dramatic increase in funding continues to grow. Presently, only one in three seriously ill and hospitalised children is reached through Starlight’s programs. Funds raised from Starlight Day will be crucial in providing all of these children with the opportunity to access and benefit from Starlight’s innovative programs.

Starlight CEO Jill Weekes said: “The volunteers are the real stars of Starlight Day and with their generosity, as well as that of the community, we will be able to touch the lives of even more seriously ill children at a time when they need it most.”

Since 1988, Starlight has brightened the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children, and their families through the delivery of innovative programs, which provide positive distraction designed to restore the fun, laughter and joy that serious illness takes away. These programs are an integral part of the total health care of sick children and provide an optimum healing environment for them.

To find out more or to register visit www.starlightday.org.au or call Starlight’s toll free number: 1300 727 827 This Starlight Day, help us give sick children what they desperately need. A reason to smile. The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 13 Election Special

The great Marrickville debate Heffron Precicted Enrolled Electors: 48,675 Localities: Alexandria, Beaconsfield, Daceyville, Eastlakes, Eveleigh, Kensington, Mascot, Ben Falkenmire from election spending by both par- Pagewood, Redfern, Roseberry, Sydenham, St Peters, Tempe, Waterloo, Zetland ties to male violence, homosexual Residents from the seat of Mar- stances and injecting rooms. The Electorate’s History: From the SSH’s electoral window: rickville gathered at the Newtown dominating theme of the night was 1973 - 1990 ALP - (Laurie) Laurence BRERETON With climate change and water proving to Neighbourhood Centre in February the environment, in particular the 1990 - 2003 ALP - Deidre Mary GRUSOVIN be key State issues, the Greens should fair to hear from Labor incumbent opening of new coal mines, the 2003 - NOW ALP - Kristina Kerscher KENEALLY Carmel Tebbutt and competing Murray Darling basin, water usage well in all seats and particularly in Heffron candidates, in an open forum chaired and renewable energy targets. 2003 Results (first preference votes) given the Government’s approval of the by venerable feminist and academic Tebbutt said Labor was committed Keneally ALP 21,780 Port Botany expansion which increases Eva Cox. to new mining and had adequately Lawrance Libs 7,061 road traffic and pollution in the area. Tebbutt faced off against the factored in greenhouse gas emissions Smith Greens 4,837 But this solid Labor electorate is likely to Liberals’ Ramzy Mansour, socialist into the State Environment Plan. The Whitehead Indep 1,605 warm to Keneally’s first term efforts and candidates Pip Hinman and Patrick Minister reminded attendees that give her another run. O’Connor, and her bi-election nem- Labor was the first state government 2003 Results (after voting allocations) esis Fiona Byrne from the Greens. in Australia to introduce a carbon Keneally ALP 73.9% Labor to beat the Greens by a Byrne, who lost the 2005 bi-elec- trading scheme and will continue Lawrance Libs 26.1% tion by less than 10%, said NSW was to seek a reduction in greenhouse Source: NSW Electoral Commission 25 - 35% margin. “at a threshold.” She outlined the emissions. Greens’ vision for NSW, which recog- Fiona Byrne confirmed the Greens’ Front RunnERS FOR ‘07 Party SSH’S CURL OF THE TONGUE nises global warming locally, moving opposition to new coal mines and the State closer towards renewable its intention to move away from Kristina Keneally ALP Strong advocate who has battled her way through her first term and is eager for the second. energy and water conservation. The coal to renewable energy, with more Greens member said she will also aggressive reduction targets than the Ben Spies-Butcher Greens MP material and the electorate could do no wrong, but could suffer from a lack of exposure and seek to achieve an integrated public Labor Party and the introduction of support in southern suburbs. transport system that “will get people a carbon tax. out of their cars.” On the more pressing matter of Scott Nash Liberal Grabbed the ticket late. Will find it hard, battling against time and negative Federal Liberal perceptions. Tebbutt, who is also the Minister a desalination plant and a Daily for Education, said she had been Telegraph article which suggested working hard to deliver results for tunnels would be built under Syden- Marrickville residents and that Labor ham, Tebbutt said it was “simply not was the only choice in this election true” that desalination tunnels would to mitigate damage incurred by the be built anywhere in Marrickville. Marrickville Precicted Enrolled Electors: 49,139 Federal Liberal Party. The Minister Eva Cox questioned the two lead- Localities: Camperdown, Darlington, Dulwich Hill, Enmore, Erskinville, Lewisham, Macdonaldtown, said she was campaigning on mental ing candidates about childcare. Labor Marrickville, Newtown, Petersham, Stanmore health, public transport, industrial said it will invest more than $30 relations and the environment. million to create an additional 10,000 Electorate’s History: From the SSH’s electoral window: The Liberal Party’s Ramzy Man- preschool places across the State and 1953 - 1973 ALP - Phillip Norman RYAN You thought the 2005 bi-election was close. sour, a late contender to the seat increase childcare affordability. 1973 - 1983 ALP - Thomas James CAHILL Could this be the end of Labor’s 97 year and unlikely to disturb winning The Greens said they would 1973 - 2005 ALP - Andrew John REFSHAUGE reign in the seat of Marrickville? Tebbutt is margins, spoke of assuring justice seek to open a new preschool in 2005 - NOW ALP - Carmel Mary TEBBUTT campaigning locally on transport, schools for all, making public schools attrac- Marrickville to increase childcare and the environment and pitching herself 2005 Results (first preference votes) tive and of his concerns about a places locally, and questioned why (and the ALP) as the only alternative to a Tebbutt ALP 17,428 desalination plant. Labor had not adopted childcare menacing Federal Liberal party. Will voters The night was crowned a “celebra- ratios like those established in other Byrne Greens 13.638 swallow it or will their green hearts cause tion of democracy” by chairperson States. No response from Labor Goldstein CDP 1,066 a devastating blow to the ALP? If Byrne Eva Cox. Residents’ concerns ranged was forthcoming. 2005 Results (after voting allocations) sharpens the pencil on broad and reaching Tebbutt ALP 55.1% policy offerings, we could see an upset. Byrne Greens 44.9% Labor to beat the Greens by a ALP Secretary nervous about election Source: NSW Electoral Commission 1 - 5% margin. Ben Falkenmire Morning Herald and the ABC’s elec- Front RunnERS FOR ‘07 Party SSH’S CURL OF THE TONGUE tion analyst Antony Green were also Mark Arbib, the New South Wales guest speakers at the Fabian event. Carmel Tebbutt ALP Strong reputation in the Labor party but facing growing opposition from climate change advocates. ALP General Secretary, said the ALP Farrelly dished out a scathing was not playing the underdog score- attack on the political landscape Fiona Byrne Greens Solid Greens candidate with lessons learned from the 2005 Bi-election. Firming up her public transport card and did in fact feel very nervous calling for “altruistic leadership” in strategy could prove a winner. about the election at a Fabian Society response to the growing threat to the evening held in late February. environment. Ramzy Mansour Liberal Fresh candidate with limited experience. Big uphill battle to develop policies and educate electorate. Talking to the topic ‘Who will win Green backed up Arbib’s anxiety, the NSW State Election and does it telling the 80 strong audience that really matter?’ Arbib said the ALP was many voters will make their decision campaigning in an unprecedented 30 at the last minute. The ABC’s politi- seats it perceives are marginal. cal savant also said the ALP had a “The cynics say we are overesti- solid majority buffer that would be Sydney Precicted Enrolled Electors: 48,999 mating the possibility of losing to hard to unsettle, but could end up Localities: Centennial Park, Chippendale, Darlinghurst, Edgecliff, Elizabeth Bay, Kings Cross, Moore Park, get tagged as the underdog, but the with a minority in Government due Paddington, Potts Point, Pyrmont, Rushcutters Bay, Strawberry Hills, Surry Hills, Sydney, Ultimo. threat is real,” said Arbib. to the strength of the independent The ALP General Secretary candidates. Electorate’s History: From the SSH’s electoral window: 1981 - 1984 ALP - Fred Miller expressed concern about the increas- The Fabian Society is historically A fresh new line up of candidates for Moore ing number of swinging voters, an English organisation that believes 1984 - 1988 LIBS - in a competition which is sure to be hotter the fact that many voters will not in a methodical progression towards 1988 - NOW Indep - Clover Moore decide until “the last hour,” and socialism. Geoff Gallop, former than 2003. A redistribution of the old Bligh the number of independents look- Premier of Western Australia from 2003 Results (first preference votes) seat means around 28% of voters will be ing strong against both ALP and 2001 to 2006, is the President of Moore Indep 15,330 new to Clover, and could vote based on their Liberal opposition. the Fabian Society in Australia and Phatarfod ALP 9,071 Federal persuasions resulting in an upswing from the Sydney chaired the evening. Mallard Libs 8,496 for Labor’s Scott. Based on experience, Ceravolo GNS 5,634 the real battle should be between Moore 2003 Results (after voting allocations) and Harris from the Greens (emphasis on Moore Indep 64.7% should), but an upset is very unlikely. Candidates Forums Phatarfod ALP 35.3% Meet your local members and other candidates standing in the State Election. Come and ask Source: NSW Electoral Commission Clover by a 15 - 20% margin over Harris. them your questions about what they and their parties plan for Redfern Waterloo: Front RunnERS FOR ‘07 Party SSH’S CURL OF THE TONGUE Marrickville Electorate – Darlington Forum - Redfern Community Centre, Hugo St Redfern 6pm for 6.30 - 8.30pm Thursday 15 March Clover Moore Independent Reigned in seat for 19 years, adding a Lord Mayorship in the last three. A true political thoroughbred but length of tenure is raising questions. Heffron Electorate – Redfern Waterloo Forum - The Factory, 67 Raglan St Waterloo Chris Harris Greens Deputy Lord Mayor who has been going toe-to-toe with Moore in local council. Will ride environment 6pm for 6.30 – 8.30pm Wednesday 14 March ticket but needs more, including money and exposure. These forums have been organised by REDWatch. REDWatch has also produced a paper looking at the issues it would like to see addressed after the election, as well as a series of questions for the candidates to respond to Redfern Waterloo Linda Scott ALP Fresh political candidate with strong educational background. Says Moore has lost her social principles issues. Copies of these and details of candidates can be found at www.redwatch.org.au/redw/elections/state2007 and diplomatic edge. 14 The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 News

Too few police for Surry Hills?

Pam Dagwell The Surry Hills Command has Hills Command is significant. As authorised staffing of 203 officers well, the graduates are not released Sydney Lord Mayor and Inde- but at any given time over the last into “actual strength positions” until pendent Member for Bligh, Clover six months there have been short- their probationary period of 8 to 12 Moore, is continuing her campaign ages of between 26 and 31. months is complete. to increase the police presence in Linda Scott, the ALP candidate Brett Wall, the Police Association Surry Hills and its surrounds. In for the Seat of Sydney, is a research Organiser for the Central Police her November 2006 meeting with psychologist for the NSW Bureau District, says, “We welcome the Police Minister, John Watkins, of Crime Statistics and Research. letter from Clover Moore to John the Lord Mayor asked for higher She says the current police force Watkins. We cannot engage in visibility policing in the Surry Hills is the largest NSW has ever had. proactive policing such as liaison Local Area Command. She sought However, her research with others work nor can we target crime ‘hot recognition of the distinctive needs at the Bureau draws a direct link spots’ such as Oxford Street, while of the inner city. between the ratio of assaults to the our numbers are depleted.” He She made the points that, with concentration of liquor licenses in has noticed an increase in alcohol a high population density and a the inner city. “If elected,” she says, related violence and crimes such as regular influx of visitors to sport- “I will assist the Lord Mayor and bag-snatching recently. ing, entertainment and cultural Council to ensure that the number of The Police Association is calling events, extra consideration should late-trading licensed premises in the upon both major political parties be given to the security of the area. inner city does not increase.” to commit to an increase of 3000 Specially trained police liaison The Liberal Party Councilor for police over the term of the next officers were needed to assist with Sydney, , says that government. The Association says ethnic, aboriginal, youth, and gay during the Lord Mayor’s time as a current police numbers of 14,500 and lesbian issues. Member of Parliament, there has are below international standards In a recent letter to Mr Watkins been “little regard for the policing of one officer for every 300 citizens. she has again called on the Minister needs of the inner city.” In his view, NSW figures stand at one officer for to respond to the serious crime “under her watch as MP, police every 440 citizens. issues in the area. Oxford Street numbers have been reduced and and Taylor Square are particular police stations downgraded, for Representatives of the Police Assoc. problem areas. “I am alarmed at the example Kings Cross.” large numbers of alcohol-affected The NSW Police Association and Clover Moore are to meet on people ...on weekend nights without points out that even with the latest Thursday 8 March to further discuss effective police capacity to manage addition of 14 graduate probationary police staffing needs in the inner city. Oxford Street: Are more police needed? Photo: Ali Blogg them,” she said. constables, the shortfall for Surry

RWA’s Draft Affordable Housing Plan Homeless Persons questionable, says local activist he RWA has asked for comment on its affordable housing plan for the Redfern-Waterloo Legal Service opens Tarea. Ross Smith responds and we invite you to go to the Redfern-Waterloo Authority’s website to read their affordable housing plan, then go to the REDWatch website and read in Newtown some of the other responses. It’s your suburb, get involved. Read and respond. We invite your comments in our Letters page. Alex Serpo the lawyers, noted that “there is no shortage of volunteers.” Ross Smith purchasers or renters by percentage The use of a subsidy created by The NSW Attorney General, Behind this optimism was is a misleading use of statistics, in a low Affordable Housing Levy to Mr Bob Debus, cut the red tape an acknowledgement of the Ross Smith writes: “The low rate that the figures quoted refer to the meet State Rail’s refurbishment costs and marked the launch of the suffering of the homeless. Mr of levy proposed (1.25%) signifi- survivors of the policies overseen for Redfern Railway Station does not Newtown Homeless Persons Debus stated, “I am afraid that cantly undercuts the rate levied in by the RWA and its immediate comply with the stated aim of the Legal Service in early February. it is inevitable that homeless other areas of Sydney. This ‘gift’ predecessor, the Redfern-Waterloo Affordable Housing Contribution Streamers and balloons filled people will suffer discrimina- to the development industry will, Premier’s Project. Furthermore, the Plan to supply affordable housing Newtown Mission as up-town tion in the legal system.” This at best, provide 75 units of afford- percentages quoted are based on all to offset the effects of gentrification lawyers rubbed shoulders with discrimination can be simply by able housing of 100 square metres the projected affordable housing on the RWA operational area. the homeless while sharing the fining homeless people for doing each for the operational area of the supply being allocated entirely to To respond to a proposal requires sense that the service would things that the housed do in the Redfern-Waterloo Authority (RWA) one group or the other. The RWA that the proposal has been devel- improve the community. The safety and privacy of their own over the next ten to fifteen years. Contribution Plan of November oped, has a solid base of data and Centre is one of seven operating homes. These small fines can be There is no obligation to pass the 2006 provides for a rate of levy that, contains specific detail. This Plan around Sydney that provide free a significant issue. benefit onto the end users of the when added to the low Affordable lacks both data and detail. There legal advice to the homeless in Mr Debus stated that for the properties concerned Housing Levy, brings the overall is no reference to a role for Inclu- order to help them overcome homeless, “misdemeanours both The location of these residences levy into line with charges in the sionary Zoning. Instead it contains the abundance of legal issues large and small are filed in vast is subject to further investigations surrounding areas. reference to unknowns, including they face. data bases held by both the gov- to be undertaken as part of the The reasonable inference is that the Redfern-Waterloo Authority Mr Debus commented on how ernment and private operations, preparation of the to-be-announced the RWA will promote the amount Affordable Housing Program. useful the service can be saying, just waiting for a reason to be Redfern-Waterloo Authority Afford- collected for community facilities It is to be hoped that the RWA “One client has her wallet stolen reactivated.” When these fines able Housing Program. and infrastructure as a success will attend the forthcoming four-day and her pension was taken out begin to accumulate they can The number of affordable hous- story for the RWA. This outcome Seminar on Affordable Housing of her account even after she prevent the homeless from gain- ing units proposed (75) is very will be compared to the outcomes Concepts, Strategies and Models had asked the bank to cancel ing accommodation. Mr Debus low when compared with the achieved by consent authorities being conducted by the Austral- her cards. A lawyer helped her said that the Homeless Persons RWA’s proposal to introduce 3,200 in the surrounding areas, whilst ian Housing and Urban Research to prepare a statement for the Legal Service was an “attempt to new residents to the area. It goes faili ng to mention the significant Institute, a body cited by the RWA as police and also walked with break that cycle.” nowhere near reducing, much less subsidy created by the lower Afford- an authoritative body in the field of her to the bank to make sure The centre is funded by the offsetting, the effect of gentrifica- able Housing Levy in the RWA Affordable Housing and incorporate the money was advanced to Public Purpose fund, money tion which has been rampant in operational area. the absolutely current information help her get though to the next which comes from the interest the last decade. Despite the fact The areas of North Everleigh, into the final Plan. pension date.” that is generated on money that 1996 to 2001 was a period of the Australian Technology Park, Hopefully the Plan, when it finally The launch was underpinned placed in trust by large corpo- significant growth in housing stock, and Redfern Railway Station are goes on exhibition, will be open for by a strong sense of optimism rate law firms. Mr Debus also there was a real decline in the earmarked to receive the vast major- comment and input for a longer and from all parties involved. Pastor commented on the philanthropic proportion of dwellings that could ity of the elevated Contribution Plan more suitable period than the Draft Brian from the Newtown Mission nature of the legal profession, be affordably purchased or rented Levy monies. These are all areas Plan was. This would re-affirm the commented that, “To be able to noting that few other profession- by very low, low and moderate under the stewardship and direct RWA’s stated intent to seek public steer [the homeless] out of the als performed pro bono work: “I income households in the RWA’s control of the RWA with the excep- input in an open transparent man- trouble they are in is a privilege feel great pride that the legal pro- operational area. tion of Redfern Railway Station. The ner into matters that impact on the for me and for the volunteer law- fession has a very strong sense The reference to the supply current community is being asked to community of the area and to give yers.” Michael Gill from the firm of obligation to help people who of assistance to either would-be finance the future community. the input due consideration. DLA Phillips Fox, who provides are in a bit of trouble.” The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 15 Comment & Opinion

Restore human rights – bring David Hicks home!

SSH

“… every human being is precious, and… it is a fundamental responsibility of the Australian Government to ensure that its citizens are treated with dignity and respect… We do not condone terrorism and believe that terrorists should be brought to justice, but justice is not served when prisoners are abused and the right to a fair trial is removed.” – Rev’d Gregor Henderson, President, Uniting Church in Australia National Assembly (5 February 2007)

omentum is building in support of bringing David Hicks home. It is Mnot possible to comment on his guilt or innocence – we simply don’t know. The growing support for Hicks, however, is about restoring human rights for an Australian citizen held so long without charge or trial, and about upholding the human rights Australia historically has affirmed. Hicks’ five-year detention at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, and our Government’s insensitivity to his treatment (by some reports horrific) and indifference to his chance of a fair trial, offends our best sense of what’s acceptable – of what’s right and just. Many of us feel not merely outraged, but deeply hurt. If we allow the injustice to go on, we continue Cartoon: norrie mAy- welby to hurt ourselves. The alternative is to add a voice to those calling for Hicks to be treated with the same respect and dignity we would hope to be shown ourselves. That means a fair trial (not a Military Commission that accepts hearsay as READERS’ LETTERS evidence, or permits evidence gained through coercion). That means the right to appeal oppressive and indeterminate detention. It means the right – no matter the nature of allegations and charges – to be seen and heard. Redfern lock-down We are told someone had fired a held in horrible conditions in On Sunday 25 March, various Uniting Church congregations shot. Was it the police or was it an indefinite detention, for no crime (including Paddington, Pitt Street, Wesley College at Sydney University, I had a rather different experience Aboriginal bloke who fired first? No or charge, just the difficulty of not from Trevor Davies (reported in one can say... Two men, one with having the right paperwork. The Wayside Chapel in Kings Cross, and South Sydney) and members of Feb SSH) on 21 January, during a wound in his leg, managed to people locked up in immigration various churches, religious, political and student groups, will join with the Redfern lock-down. I was disappear from 25 police vehicles detention are a token number, less local MPs and legal professionals at Pitt Street Uniting Church (264 settling down to go to sleep at and 50 police officers, and a very than one percent of the annual Pitt Street, City). We’ll gather at 12.30pm on behalf of all those in the approximately 10.30pm when this expensive helicopter funded by you immigration that Australia takes community concerned about the erosion of respect for human rights in very loud noise started getting and me. I suspect that the police in to keep its economy working. this country. We’ll gather for prayers, speeches, singing, and for saying, closer and then over head. A very consisted of the tactical response The barbed wires are not holding “Enough is enough!” A collection will be taken in support of David large helicopter with a search-light team plus several off-duty police, up some huge wave of migrants, Hicks’ legal team and his family. was honing in on Eveleigh Street, detectives and uniformed police. for we are already taking in more In keeping with campaigns already in progress – most notably, again …After 45 minutes of this than a hundred times the amount WHAT A JOKE! And these police the GetUp! campaign – orange ribbons will be available for showing noise I rang the police and was told are supposed to be called in when we lock up. My heart goes out to that a gun had been fired and that there is a terrorist incident?! the detainees risking everything your support. A light lunch will be served afterwards. the Block was shut down. They to protect their fellow man, but You can contact us at the SSH for more details – including the names had no idea how much longer this Sally Quilter what about the Australian public, of speakers and special guests – closer to the date. would go on. Finally, at 11.30pm Redfern apparently oblivious to the my husband and I got dressed and cruelties inflicted by our inhumane [As we go to press, Hicks has been charged with providing material walked up to Abercrombie Street Detaining rights immigration policies? support to a terrorist group – a retrospective charge that did not exist to see if we could help any of the for non-US citizens at the time of Hicks’ arrest. Ed] families in the area locked down. Well done the fifty refugees, norrie mAy-welby I counted 25 vehicles, and over 50 locked up in soul-destroying Redfern police officers. Each one wore a detention and facing threats of Political advertising bullet-proof vest. An ambulance deportation to death themselves, WHEN: 12.30pm Sunday 25 March WHERE: 264 Pitt Street, City was on the corner of Abercrombie with everything to lose, but The use by the Honourable and Hudson Street. In each small banding together to prevent the Clover Moore MP, Lord Mayor, of lane and street officers were forced deportation of a Chinese our precious parks and the erection crouched behind vehicles. Lawson man. If you’ve ever sent the Falung of illegal sandwich boards for Street was blocked off at Redfern Gong demonstration outside the blatant political advertising for the Station. The Station was closed Chinese Embassy, you’ve seen upcoming State election is a public the horrific photos of the tortures Dr MLC for three hours. All the police disgrace. In Fitzroy Gardens, Kings were looking in towards Eveleigh inflicted on those the Communists Cross, Councilor Robyn Kemmis, Street. Taxis were taking people deem a threat to their power. I Ms Moore’s political acolyte, is home on Abercrombie Street. Some know these things are real, because breaching Council’s own by-laws Duty MLC for Bligh Aboriginal families were able to get I visit the concentration camp out by abusing our parks for these through the blockade to go home in Sydney’s West every two weeks, purposes. This is hardly honourable and try to sleep. Others called taxis because I am a Christian and conduct from the honourable As a member of the and went and stayed with friends Jesus suggests we visit prisoners. Member and should cease Legislative Council, I have or families. There were a number I speak with a man there who forthwith. of other concerned residents from shows me the marks on his left been allocated by my party as far as the Sydney University who arm and hand from torture inflicted Matt Boulton (the ALP) the position of had been woken up by the noise of by the Chinese regime, and his Kings Cross Duty MLC for the electorate the helicopter and had decided to right arm recently broken in the [Matt, thanks for the letter. of Bligh which includes come and see what was happening. custody of the Australian regime. Though, as you say, it’s Councilor The next day a small report in When I tell people about this, Robyn Kemmis and not the Chippendale, Redfern, the newspapers and on radio and they are incredulous. No one can Lord Mayor, who has posted the Darlington and Surry Hills. television – What had happened? believe that people are still being offending material. Ed] I can advise you on a range of government policies and legislation and guide you or your community group “Celebrating the lives of the diverse people of South Sydney, inviting discussion on with your representation to issues of concern and interest, adding encouragement to possibilities for community.” NSW State government. Do yourself and your community a favour in 2007 and partner with the SSH as it: To make an appointment to talk about issues of concern to you, • Increases its reach via new website • Increases distribution numbers in Surry Hills please contact Lesley Gruit in my office on telephone • Looks to increase its total circulation from 21,000 readers 9230 2301 or fax 9230 3316 or email me [email protected] c/- [email protected] 16 The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 Features

Community art: a work in progress SOUTH SYDNEY ENVIRONMENT

Dorothy McRae-McMahon from The Factory, told the Herald that 10 local community n a few months’ time, agencies are co-operating in Ithe graffiti-ed wall in this Mosaic Project and they Climate change front of the Marton high hoped that there would be more rise block in Raglan Street, to follow. He saw the creative Waterloo will be transformed community effort as leading to by a beautiful mosaic. a reduction in vandalism and an skeptics continue increase in respect for the Marton This will have been achieved community recreational area, with community participation in such as its gardens, the play area its design, joined with the skills and its surrounding wall. He is to doubt of artist Angela Y and her trainee hoping for an enhanced sense artist Ken. Angela will guide the of ownership and belonging for project alongside her busy life young people in the area and the with several children, one of building of relationships between Community art work begins Photo: Ali Blogg Anna Christie whom is terminally ill. Ken, who old and young. He also believes is already a painter, will also add that the meeting of people from among it all. Everyone enjoyed round the places where I go, there are still many some music to the gatherings of different cultural backgrounds, the delicious free barbie lunch Apeople who do not believe that the earth is in local people who participate. as they share in the mosaic provided by Kidspeak. the grip of climate change brought about by human When we watched the creation, will increase people’s There will be further events behaviour. I do not find this so surprising. beginnings of the sharing of knowledge and understanding held over the coming months ideas, we saw people of different of different cultures. and the whole project will be Although the overwhelming weight of scientific opinion ages and ethnicities enjoying The scene on 23 February completed and launched with a supports the theory – that too many greenhouse gases, drawing their ideas of flower augured well for the fulfilling Gala Event on the 15 June 2007. generated mainly by advanced industrial societies since the shapes as they knelt around the of Michael’s hopes. Angela was Watch this space or, better still, industrial revolution, have disrupted the earth’s atmosphere large canvas which Angela had surrounded by people drawing go along and be part of it! – there is still a “rump” of doubters, who nevertheless make provided on the lawn outside the and colouring, dogs joined them much more noise than the merit of their views deserves. Marton building. By the end of the to watch the process, Ken plucked For further information: These doubters exercise considerable influence as journalists, like first session, you could already away at his guitar and three Andrew Bolt and Miranda Devine, and high-profile scientists like see the potential for something women sang gently alongside. Michael M Shreenan Dr Jennifer Marohasy, the Institute of Public Affairs Environmental bright, beautiful and creative. The sun shone through the Ph: 8399 1011 Fax: 9310 4141 spokesperson who has hilariously claimed at various times Michael Shreenan, the trees near the Marton Garden Web: www.the-factory.org.au that the Great Barrier Reef and the Murray River are actually Community Development Worker and little children leapt around improving, not declining, in terms of their environmental values. They try to paint the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as an agenda-driven body of flawed scientists, but always fail to point out that this group brings together thousands of accredited scientists, including numerous Nobel Prize winners and nominees. They don’t inform their readers – if, indeed they are even aware of it – that the Property scientific doubters are a tiny minority of the scientific community. Pin-up boy to the skeptics is Danish statistician Bjorn Lomborg, who has travelled the world promoting his book, The Skeptical Land of the rising sun becomes Environmentalist and whipping up fears that climate change is a whole bunch of unscientific, hysterical nonsense. It is obviously not nonsense, as we are witnessing a phenomenal favourite of the property market rise in the incidence of extreme weather events, although there is no conclusive proof – for example – that the rise of Australian cyclones is linked with the greenhouse effect. Rod Cornish Estate Investment Trusts (J-REITs) Japan also has the tightest Is it a phenomenon never before experienced in the entire in 2001 has increased market labour market in 14 years and history of the planet, or just one of the natural long-term ast month we focused on transparency and liquidity. average company profits have climatic events that Earth has undergone over millions of LChina and the opportunities Macquarie Research Economics doubled. All these factors bode years? We do not know for sure, but there is evidence that it now presents to property believes there is real potential well for a strong office market. something unprecedented, and very abnormal is going on. investors. China is by no for sustained economic recovery Can the good times last? It is comforting to think of the atmosphere and oceans as means the only Asian country in Japan, predicting solid GDP Considering the tremendous “self-regulating” and able to adapt to disruptive effects of in the property spotlight. growth for 2006 and 2007 relative losses many investors suffered pollution, but Australian of the Year Professor Tim Flannery Japan is also enjoying strong to the decade up to 2004. after Japan’s economic downturn has spoken of the “tipping point” – an unknown future point in interest from investors. These improving economic in 1991, it’s understandable time when the atmosphere and oceans may cease the cooling fundamentals and market investors are questioning the and warming functions we rely on them to perform. After languishing around the confidence are driving sustainability of this boom. It is not a question of proof, but one of risk. bottom of the economic cycle investor interest. While no one can predict the As yet, we do not have proof that the Arctic ice cap will for 15 years, Japan is back and market with absolute certainty, be gone by the end of the century, that the Gulf Stream investors are trying to secure Home and office it seems the Japanese market will shut down, or that water levels will rise and submerge their piece of the action. Property In the residential market, prices has evolved, giving investors huge areas of inhabited land around the world. prices are rising for the first are rising. The average value of confidence growth will continue. Consequently, the risk takers say we should proceed time in 15 years although are condominiums is up almost Prior to the market collapse, largely business-as-usual, sticking with fossil fuels, and still between 45 and 80% less 20% from its mid-2002 trough. prices had been increasing hoping that the “magic bullet” of carbon geosequestration than the highs of 1991. It’s good In reality, actual condominium sharply for a number of years. (i.e. burying carbon emissions from coal-fired power news for investors who are on price growth has been stronger The massive boom of the 1980’s stations underground) will work some day. the global hunt for value. than implied by this average. This ended spectacularly after interest Others of us – those who have any ethical or practical sense is due to a shift in development rates rose – as many booms do. about preserving the Earth for future generations – do not believe The fundamental factors activity to outer regions with Since that time however, banks this risky approach is a good policy. The geopolitical disruption that Japan is the second largest lower site values. Additionally, have recapitalised and are now in could result from climate change would mean that the standard economy in the world with a anecdotal reports suggest that good shape. Price rises, although of living which human civilisation has evolved over thousands of real estate market of similar quality fixtures and fittings are encouraging, have to date been years could be destroyed – possibly within two or three generations proportions. The Bank of now priced as optional extras. fairly moderate. Additionally, the from today (according to the admittedly controversial 2003 Japan’s business climate index, The office market is also structure of the market was quite report to the US government called “An Abrupt Climate Change the Tankan Survey, has shown delivering promising growth. different in the 1980’s. Now, Scenario and Its Implications for US National Security”). consistent strength since mid- Modest rental growth has re- the investor base has broadened As celebrated British scientist James Lovelock has expressed, in a 2004. The banking system is emerged in the Tokyo office significantly. The market is also worst-case scenario human beings could adapt and survive in small now solvent and providing credit market, together with a vacancy far more transparent thanks to the numbers, but it would be the end of civilisation as we know it. for real estate investment while rate that has been declining since evolution of the J-REITs market. I understand why the climate skeptics despise these “doomsday” the corporate sector has also early 2003. With CBD vacancy These are all comforting signals as scenarios. After all, some people are natural optimists. reduced debt. Furthermore, the rates below 3% rental growth real estate investors increasingly But it is now the time for sober realism. There is persuasive evidence establishment of Japanese Real rates should be driven higher. look offshore for opportunities. that the changes humans have made to the atmosphere are leading to a terminal decline in our ecosystems. We can’t wait for proof before we take radical action, because then it might be too late. ROD CORNISH, HEAD OF RESEARCH, MACQUARIE REAL ESTATE, MACQUARIE BANK Macquarie Bank Limited ABN 46 008 583 542 has made every reasonable effort to ensure that this report is accurate and reliable, however some facts and opinions may change without notice on the basis of changing market conditions and actual results may vary from any forecasts provided. Macquarie Bank If you would like to suggest environmental issues in South Sydney that need Limited has not considered the personal objectives, financial situation or needs of readers, so readers should consider these matters and if necessary, seek investigation, please contact Anna Christie by email: [email protected] professional advice before making any investment decision. The South Sydney Herald – March 2007 17 Features Faith Belief vs Atheism

Dorothy McRae-McMahon of Jesus and on some of the “prophetic” and celebrated, suffered and died and tried an interesting way, replacing the God of writings and ancient Hebrew laws. When to understand what life is about. Within religious belief by making themselves The recent explorations of these two my father trained as a Methodist minister their reflections lie profound truths for that God. It is not even a matter of being approaches to life by Richard Dawkins in at the University of Melbourne as far back some of us and we lay them alongside winners or losers in the debate, in my view. The God Delusion and Sam Harris in Letter as the early 1930s he was taught that, our own searchings for truth in our day. It is about respectfully exchanging views. to a Christian Nation do, of course, raise of course, there are differences in the four They told old stories about creation, as do The frustrating reality for both parties questions for people who live by faith in Gospels. They were all written well after all ancient people, and they interpreted when atheists and religious people enter any sort of God. It is always a healthy, if the death of Jesus, probably by people floods and droughts as the punishment debate is that faith is never a matter of sometimes disturbing experience to be who never met Jesus and who drew on all of God. Even today, we anxiously puzzle being restricted to the logic of the mind. challenged if you hold any unquestioning sorts of sources for their writing, including over tsunamis and earthquakes. I would Even though you should be able to make point of view – and that applies to the needs of the early church. For this say that I believe in a God who has set all a respectable case for what you believe, in atheists as well as religious people. reason, we must search carefully for the things free and who relates to the whole the end it is a matter of faith – that which In entering any discussion, it would be core of what is there and reflect deeply creation with the concern of a loving Parent is sustained by the mystery of a sense of helpful if atheists paid due attention to on the central themes around Jesus. who inspires us, gives us courage and an external and grander presence on life’s the generally agreed positions on the Bible It never occurred to him, or the church, invites us to do the same for each other. journey and inexplicable gifts along the way. held by respected Biblical scholars and to take literally the old laws about, for Dawkins and Harris are correct I would even suggest that Christianity theologians in mainstream churches around example, women being unclean when they in challenging any form of is not primarily a matter of adherence to the world, rather than the indefensible menstruate and God demanding that the religious fundamentalism. a fixed set of beliefs but of a following views of fundamentalists. For example, the people take the children of their opponents It would be helpful if Sam Harris, in of a Christ who inspires you to walk in three churches which formed the Uniting and dash their heads against stones. And, of particular, would explore the reasons vulnerability towards the things which you Church in Australia – the Congregational, course, when I trained for ordination, much why so much of destructive religious fear, especially the powers of oppression Methodist and Presbyterian Churches later, we were taught all sorts of scholarly Christian Fundamentalism comes from and injustice and to discover that, even as had been teaching a non-literal view of information about the nature of ancient his own country, the United States. The you die in order to live more fully (literally the Bible since at least the early part of writings, including the knowledge that great world religions almost always absorb or metaphorically), you enter a larger and the 20th Century. When they described so-called prophetic writings were actually something of the culture in which they more glorious life. Many a religious person the basis of their union, they deliberately written after the events described in them are set. Why on earth does virtually every has done that in compassion for others and carefully stated that the Word of – that you needed to understand the way strange Christian religious sect originate and so has many an atheist. As far as I am God lay within the Bible, rather than people wrote their truths in those early in the US and widely discredited beliefs concerned, I look at the nature of the life that the Bible was the Word of God. centuries. So, when Richard Dawkins and like Creationism feature so largely there? alongside me and judge it by its integrity, They did this because it is no secret that Sam Harris and other people write about What is it about the general culture that its human kindness and its courage for ancient religious writings are written in the Bible, it is almost never news to the supports this level of fundamentalism? truth and justice, rather than its source. It all sorts of different forms. They are not scholars of the faiths they are critiquing. I would also invite critics of religious is interesting, challenging and stimulating simple statements of history and their laws The Bible, like most ancient religious fundamentalism to also challenge non- to compare notes as we journey, but I don’t evolve over the centuries. For example, writings, reflects the thoughts and views religious forms of fundamentalism. I suggest have to try to destroy those who differ. I Sam Harris focusses on the differences in of the people of the time. There is recorded that those who think they “know,” without am not God. I do not know anything for the four Gospels in their account of the life the musings of the people as they lived doubt, about the nature of reality are, in sure – I simply believe and act from that.

Coinciding with the project, Reg Lynch is curating a group exhibition called ‘The Coloured Digger’ at the Damien Minton Gallery in Great Buckingham Street, from April 17–May 5. One of the most lengthy discussions centred on a strategic planning document entitled ‘Babana: Directions 2007.’ All those present offered responses to the paper. There was a real feeling of excitement, even urgency. It was impressive. One youth work volunteer said, “I’m here because I’m inspired by these guys!” Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer with Redfern Police, Kalmain Williams, said, “It’s about getting blokes together for a yarn – the young guys and the Elders.” Mark Spinks, who works as Indigenous Community Officer at Centrelink, was full of encouragement and enthusiasm for Babana – for what the group was achieving, and for what it can still achieve. He praised Babana gathers for discussion and community Photo: Andrew Collis men for their special gifts and contributions, and for their commitment. “This group is Brothers are making a difference growing,” he said, “because you’re serious about being here and Andrew Collis acknowledgement to Aboriginal table out the back of the building project (building on a similar caring about the community.” people in the Hyde Park upgrade, – in the fresh air – for about three event in 2006) will comprise “What we really need now,” Babana is an Aboriginal word volunteering at community events hours. The time passed quickly. an Anzac Day march from the he added, “is our own place meaning “brother.” It is also the and concerts, a No Drugs on the Discussion included opposition Block to St Saviour’s Anglican – our own meeting place.” name of an Aboriginal men’s Block campaign, and talking with to the needle exchange caravan Church. The meeting heard that a This is something all the men group formed in March 2006 to Redfern Police about improving so close to kids’ play areas on the bronze monument to Indigenous agree on. They’d love their own provide men with opportunities to Community–Police relations. Block, desire to establish Babana members of the Armed Forces “shed” for outdoor meetings, for network, discuss issues affecting The first meeting for 2007 as a legally incorporated body, and who helped defend the country business – a place to meet and local men, meet with other was held on 15 February at the need for improved men’s services in two world wars, is in the talk. They hope it happens soon. Aboriginal men’s groups and work Barnardos Office on Redfern to ensure quality of life, mental making. It also heard that an If the meeting I attended is any on projects that benefit the local Street (a temporary venue). I was health, stability for families. Honour Roll (long overdue) indication, it won’t be long. Redfern-Waterloo community. welcomed as a visitor, and made Pastor Ray Minniecon of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Babana projects in 2006 to feel welcome. There were (Crossroads Aboriginal Ministry) Islander Diggers is being compiled. included a NAIDOC Week harbour about 35 men present, including spoke about a commemoration The meeting voted unanimously For more information about Babana boat trip, representations to guests from a group in western to honour service-men and to support Pastor Minniecon’s City of Sydney and Leichhardt Sydney (and a delegation from women on Anzac Day. The project, and to encourage its more contact Mark Spinks on 0411 282 917. Councils including an appropriate France!). We sat around a big Aboriginal Diggers Recognition than 70 members to get involved. 18 The South Sydney Herald – March 2007

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• Stood up to the Federal Government and stopped • $7.59 million refurbishment for the Mega-Shopping Mall. Alexandria Park Community School. • Over 120 construction jobs for indigenous • Secured additional $30,000 recurrent workers via Redfern Waterloo Jobs Compact. funding increase for South Sydney Community Transport. • 11 new DOCS case workers to help

vulnerable families. • Saved Marian Park, securing open space Showing the Alexandria Park Community School for Redfern residents. captains around State Parliament. • New $6 million Redfern Police Station and 22 extra police since April 2004. • $24 million electricity substation at Green Square to secure our local energy needs. • Over $13 million for affordable housing and $16 million for Aboriginal housing. • Increased bus services on the 301, 309, 310, 343, X43 and 400 routes. • Over $9 million to upgrade public housing stock and $7.9 million in new public housing • Successfully lobbied for the introduction stock in Heffron. of Alcohol Free Zones in South Sydney. • $110,000 funding for Poet’s Corner PreSchool. • Successfully campaigned to save Redfern Oval.

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✔ Upgrade Redfern and Sydenham Railway ✔ Open After Hours GP Centres at our Stations. public hospitals. ✔ Lower fares on the Airport Rail Link. ✔ Build a National Indigenous Development Centre at former Redfern Public School site. ✔ Reduce Trucks on Botany Road. Planting trees at Gardeners Road Public School. ✔ Open a new Community Health Centre ✔ Promote a 2nd airport for Sydney and at the former court house site in Redfern. opposing the Airport’s Masterplan. ✔ Secure our water supplies through ✔ Create more permanent jobs – including recycling, stormwater harvesting, construction jobs – at the Australian desalination, leak reduction and water saving. Technology Park in Redfern. ✔ Recruit more nurses. ✔ Set up trade schools so our children can start apprenticeships at school. ✔ Support our Police with the resources they need to continue driving local crime down in all major categories. Fighting for lower fares on the Airport Rail Link.

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This North Sydney Bears player is on the receiving end of some rugged Newtown Jets defence in a recent trial match at Henson Park Photo: Gary Sutherland Jets fire up for big season

Andrew Collis well in 2006 – the Jets going so blokes will get a chance in close to a premiership – so this first grade with the Roosters,” The Newtown J ets is the first-round game promises to be he predicts. oldest rugby league team in a hot contest. Young urges all Jets fans to get Australia. The club was founded As for the heart-ache of that along to home games at Henson in 1907. This, then, is the 100th grand final loss (by a point in Park. “It’s a traditional park for year for the Jets! It’s been quite a extra time!), coach Paul Young rugby league. And a family day.” century – of highs and lows. The is philosophical: “I’m focused Classic Jets jerseys and Jets are here to stay! on this year,” he says. other merchandise is available The Premier League season is He’s happy with the team’s from Henson Park, and from set to begin with a game that sees form in the trials, and expects @ Newtown. the fired-up Jets against the fire another good season in The Jets play the Dragons at of the Dragons from St George- partnership with the Sydney Henson Park on 17 March. Kick- Illawarra. Both teams performed City Roosters. “A few of our off is 4.30pm. Ben Spiers-Butcher hands a cheque to trainer/manager Alex Tui Photo: Andrew Collis

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