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| LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY: NSW Parliament resumes 13 September 2005. Full 2005 calendar is online at www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/prod/web/common.nsf/key/HHBSitDay2005# or call my Electorate Office for a copy. |
| CITY OF SYDNEY: Committees and Council meet Monday evenings and the Central Sydney Planning Committee meets Thursdays, generally every three weeks . The schedule of meetings is at www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au (click on the "Council" menu and then "Meetings and Committees"), or telephone 1300 651 301. |
| WOOLLAHRA COUNCIL: Council and Committee Meetings for the year are listed on Council’s website at www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au -(go to “About Us” and then “Council and Committee Meetings”), or telephone 9391 7000. |
COMMUNITY FORUMS: The City’s community forums have a
new format. The first hour, beginning at 6.00pm, provides an opportunity
for you to talk directly with Clover, Councillors, the CEO and Council
staff about specific issues. The second part, from 7.00pm is a more
formal meeting including presentations. Upcoming forums include:
The timetable for forums for the rest of the year is available online at www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Community/GroupsAndMeetings/CommunityForumCalendar.asp. Information: Julie Grimson, Community Relations Manager, phone 9265 9086, email jgrimson@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. |
| FROG HOLLOW RESERVE: The City is holding an on site community meeting to discuss designs for Stage Two and to mark the completion of Stage One. Clover, Councillors and City staff will be available for discussion. 11.00am to 1.00pm Saturday 3 September 2005, Frog Hollow Reserve, corner of Albion and Riley Street, Surry Hills. Information: Damon La’Rance, phone 9246 7767, fax 9265 9116, email dlarance@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. |
| REDWATCH MEETINGS: REDWatch is a resident group covering Redfern, Eveleigh, Darlington and Waterloo, set up to monitor the Redfern-Waterloo Authority and push for outcomes that benefit the community. Meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month, 2.00pm at The Factory Community Centre, 67 Raglan Street Waterloo. Information: Geoff Turnbull, telephone 9318 0824, email mail@redwatch.org.au, or web: www.redwatch.org.au. |
| KINGS CROSS POLICING MEETINGS: Kings Cross Police hold regular meetings in East Sydney and Woolloomooloo. East Sydney meetings are planned for Mondays 6 June, 5 September and 5 December at SCEGG School, 215 Forbes Street. Woolloomooloo meetings are Tuesdays 7 June, 6 September, and 6 December, at the Mary McDonald Centre, 90 Bourke Street. For details and to confirm dates, contact Kings Cross Police, telephone 8356 0099. |
| OXFORD STREET UPGRADE MEETING: An opportunity to talk one-on-one with project and Council staff, with a full group question and answer session at the end, if required. 6.00pm to 7.00pm Tuesday 6 September 2005 @ Cambridge Comfort Inn, 212 Riley Street, Surry Hills. Information: Allan Armour, phone 0418 243 856 or email allan.armour@belmadar.com.au. |
| PADDINGTON SOCIETY DRINKS: Meet with the committee 6.00pm to 8.00pm Wednesday 7 September 2005 @ Private Dining Room, Olympic Hotel, Moore Park Road. $10 donation, $15 for non-members. Information: info@paddingtonsociety.org.au. |
| MAKE SYDNEY BICYCLE FRIENDLY: Saturday 10th September, 1.00-3.00pm @ Sydney Town Hall Reception Room. Hear from City of Sydney Councillors about its Bike Strategy and help set future priorities. To register or for information, contact BikeSydney: email cityride@bikesydney.org or SMS 0403 999 899. |
| MAKE POVERTY HISTORY: OXFAM campaign urging the Prime Minister to attend the summit in New York and commit to increasing aid to the agreed 0.7 per cent UN target. Saturday 10 September, 12.00-2.00pm at Palm Grove, Darling Harbour. White armband day activities with speeches, musicians and presentations from schools students. Also, Sunday 11 September, from 11.30am, family fun day at Hyde Park north. Information: www.oxfam.org.au/mph. |
| PRINCE ALFRED PARK: A Draft Plan of Management and Master Plan is currently on public exhibition until 5.00pm on 30 September 2005. You are invited to a community information night on the plan, 6.30 to 8.30pm Tuesday 13 September 2005, Redfern Town Hall, 73 Pitt Street, Redfern. Submissions to Prince Alfred Park Draft Exhibition, City of Sydney, GPO Box 1591, Sydney NSW 2001, or email: princealfredpark@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. Information: Laurie Johnson, phone 9246 7579, email ljohnson@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au. |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANTS PROGRAM: The program supports non-profit organisations based in, or providing services or projects of benefit to City communities. Applications close 5.00pm Monday 19 September 2005. Information and application forms: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Community/GrantsAndAwards. |
| CULTURAL GRANTS & SPONSORSHIPS PROGRAM: The program seeks to support larger nationally recognised cultural institutions while nurturing emerging local talent and initiative. Applications close 5.00pm Monday 19 September 2005. Information and application forms: www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/Community/GrantsAndAwards. |
| REDFERN DOH POLICE CLINICS: Redfern Police hold regular meetings with Department of Housing tenants to discuss crime, policing and safety. Future meetings are on 28 September and 30 November, from 10.00 am to 12 midday, at Our Place Community Centre, Poets’ Corner, Redfern. Information: Sergeant Georgie Israel, telephone 8303 5199. |
| PACT MEETINGS: All Police Commands appoint a Police Accountability Community Team to improve communication and accountability of local police. Reports are listed on the NSW Police website at http://www.police.nsw.gov.au/community_issues/pact/inner_metropolitan_region. |
| EVENTS IN THE CITY: For more events in the City of Sydney area, visit www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn. |
| PARLIAMENT HOUSE TOURS: Free lunch time tours - first Thursday of each month, 1.00-2.00 pm. No bookings needed. Information: telephone 9230 2047. |
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