Art school mergers leave Kirkbride building in limbo and threaten unique qualities of individual art schools
The University of New South Wales and the University of Sydney have signed a Heads of Agreement for the Sydney College of Arts (SCA) to merge into UNSW Art and Design.
The college at Callan Park, Rozelle, is to transfer to UNSW Art & Design, with students set to complete their SCA courses at the UNSW campus in Paddington.
WHITE BAY POWER STATION DECISION A STEP FORWARD
MEDIA RELEASE – 9 June 2016
“The decision not to accept any of the proposals to develop the White Bay Power Station is a step forward in ensuring a positive outcome for the renewal of the ten hectares of public harbourside land at White Bay,” said Mr Parker
“The fact that even the overly generous criteria for development established by UrbanGrowth NSW couldn't be met shows just how voracious and out of touch the development industry is.”
GREENS MPs DEFEND ELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION AND THE RIGHT TO PEACEFUL PROTEST
Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain, and Jenny Leong MP, Member for Newtown, issued the following statement:
On Tuesday May 24, 2016 a peaceful protest was held at the former Marrickville Council Chambers where the state government-appointed Administrator was to conduct the first meeting of the Inner West Council.
Local government dictatorship imposed
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More evidence Powerhouse move is a real estate deal
MEDIA RELEASE - May 12, 2016
Commenting on the release of documents from the Powerhouse Museum following a GIPA request, Jamie Parker MP, Member for Balmain, said it exposed the government’s agenda as being a big-ticket real estate deal that will short-change museum patrons and tax-payers alike.