Local groups campaign for pedestrian, bicycle bridge at Carriageworks
A new footbridge connecting Carriageworks and South Eveleigh has been proposed by the Friends of Erskineville, REDWatch and Alexandria Residents Action Group.
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Western and South-Western Sydney residents condemn inconsistent Covid compliance policing
Residents of Western and South-Western Sydney are furious over double standards, including inconsistent Covid policing and fines.
Common Ground residents demand compensation for harsh lockdown
Residents of the Common Ground housing estate in Camperdown are demanding compensation for their treatment during a 14-day hard lockdown.
Who killed Juanita? Part one: the wild days and wicked ways of the Cross
In July 1975, activist, journalist and Kings Cross local Juanita Nielsen disappeared, never to be seen again. In this – the first instalment of a three-part series of articles on the topic – John Moyle paints a picture of the Cross at the time.
A primary school building brighter Indigenous futures
Youth editor Corin Shearston profiles Redfern Jarjum College – a unique school for Indigenous students.
Tighter restrictions for Sydney after 44 new Covid cases recorded
A new wave of restrictions has been brought in for Sydney after 44 new cases of Covid-19 were recorded in just 24 hours.
New Eveleigh footbridge “fails” residents and businesses
A footbridge under construction over the Redfern rail corridor has been criticised for its failure to link Carriageworks and the Australian Technology Park. Users will also need an Opal card to cross the bridge or risk fines.
Govt accused of “social cleansing” over inner city public housing sell-offs
The NSW Government has been accused of forcing poor people out of the inner city at a rally against plans to redevelop social housing estates.
Criminal charges for ‘bad day’ cop who injured Aboriginal teenager
A NSW police officer, who slammed an Aboriginal teenager face-first onto a brick-paved footpath in Surry Hills, is facing two charges of assault.
Out & about Sydney: May 2021
It’s the last month before winter, but if you think that signals a cooling down of exciting things to do in Sydney, think again.
Phelps slams council over Surry Hills tree removal
City of Sydney Councillor Dr Kerryn Phelps has criticised the council over the removal of 60 trees at Surry Hills.
Sydney rent prices: coming down … or just a downer?
Few seismic shifts could compare to the idea of Sydney rents going down – but that’s what’s happening, at least in some parts of the city.
Scott Marsh’s new mural survives censors
Satirical artist Scott Marsh has painted a wall mural of George Michael in Erskineville. It replaces a mural that was defaced by fundamentalist Christians in November 2017.
NAIDOC Week – Sydney events and exhibitions
NAIDOC Week is on until 15 November, featuring a range of Indigenous cultural and educational activities and exhibitions throughout Australia.
Strip searches of Indigenous kids by NSW Police “increasing”
The Redfern Legal Centre has revealed NSW Police continue to strip search children despite public demands to desist, and that strip searching of Indigenous kids is on the rise.