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OPINION Horrific NON-Balance treatment In stolen land
Ramesh Fernandez
19/05/2010

If you were faced with this choice, you would get on a boat too....

Many politicians and so called experts have weighed into the debate about what drives people to leave their homes and risk their lives on a boat.

Yarra rocking into a sound proofed live music future?
Meg Rogers
14/05/2010

A robust forum was held at the Fitzroy Town Hall last Thursday night in order for the community to come together to discuss the direction and action to take on a critical community issue regarding the future of live music in the City of Yarra.

Top health issues identified: Applications for funding now open
Michael Hackett and Danielle Beechey
04/05/2010

The City of Yarra Health Plan (2009-2013) and the the emerging issues grants for health and wellbeing were officially launched on April 28th, 2010 at an event held at Richmond Town Hall.

Sunny times at 2010 Harvest Festival
Danielle Beechey
22/04/2010

The 2010 Harvest Festival that happened at the base of the Collingwood Housing Estate over the weekend brought together the diverse local community on a gorgeous day. In its 10th year, it was deemed to be one of the best so far.

Council to resolve feud over alcohol ban
Shelly Thompson, Anya Trybala
08/04/2010

AN upcoming council meeting will aim to quell the controversy generated by the Yarra Council's implementation of the public drinking ban.

Key issues of the future of a 24-hour public drinking ban in Yarra were unresolved during a heated council meeting in late March.

Church receives salvation on Easter eve
Anya Trybala
01/04/2010

The State Government has rejected a proposal to demolish a centuries-old Collingwood church.
 
The department of planning and community development received a proposal to completely redevelop the site where St Joseph’s church in Collingwood partially burned down three years ago.
 

Calls to preserve church
Anya Trybala, Shelley Thompson
31/03/2010
PLANS to demolish the remains of a centuries-old church in Collingwood have been rejected by an opposition group.

St Joseph's church on Otter street suffered major damage in April 2007 when over half the structure was destroyed in a fire reportedly caused by an electrical fault.

Drinking ban may fuel drug use: report
Shelley Thompson
30/03/2010

THE public drinking ban may have caused an increase in drug use in indigenous communities, according to a report.

The claim was expressed in anecdotal evidence collected by the City of Yarra over a three-month period, as part of a report to gauge the local impact of the 24-hour public drinking ban, known as local law eight.

Congregation approves church redevelopment
Shelly Thompson, Anya Trybala
30/03/2010
The proposed plan to redevelop the burnt remains of a 19th-century church in Collingwood has received approval from a major congregation.
 
19th century Collingwood Church to be demolished
Anya Trybala, Shelley Thompson
29/03/2010

A centuries-old Catholic church in Collingwood partially ruined in a 2007 fire will be demolished as part of redevelopment plans for the site.

The St Joseph's church suffered major damage in April 2007 because of a blaze reportedly caused by an electrical fault. Less than half of the original structure remains, which was completed in 1862.

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