Fair Work Australia ruling an historic step towards gender pay equity
In a landmark test case on gender pay equity, Fair Work Australia has today ruled in favour of giving pay rises to 150,000 of Australia's lowest paid ... read more
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Piccoli must have known that children with disabilities would be left stranded
The NSW Opposition says that documents reveal Adrian Piccoli, Minister for Education knew over a week ago that children with disabilities would be una... read more
Celebrate Australia Day with a splash, Penrith Pool turns 50
Penrith Pool celebrates its 50th birthday on Australia Day 2012 so be part of the free festivities. Entry to Penrith Pool will be free from 9am to 5... read more
Democracy.net: How to create better political engagement
By Tauel Harper, Chair of Communications Studies at the University of Western Australia The increasing spread of information and communication te... read more
No one is going to help you
That’s right. No one is coming to help you or your cause. No more government funding and assistance or philanthropic grants. You are on your own now. ... read more
Pendleton re-elected as Mayor of Blacktown Council
Councillor Alan Pendleton was re-elected as Mayor of Blacktown City and Councillor Tony Bleasdale, OAM is Deputy Mayor, following Blacktown City Coun... read more
Mobilise now, City of Sydney talks on local political activism in the digital age
The next City of Sydney, 'City Talk' focuses on how we can all help mobilise communities and citizens. Organisations like Access Now, the Australian Y... read more
NSW Parliament event in support of Wikileaks whistleblower Bradley Manning
This article has been written by the Greens NSW MP David Shoebridge. A near-booked out event in NSW Parliament to show support for Wikileaks w... read more
Temporary tattoos and drumming, all ways to show support for Penrith's refugees
Karifi drummers from Ghana will take to the stage in a free event as part of Penrith's Refugee Week at the State Government Building forecourt, opposi... read more
Greens call on O'Farrell to act on equal pay after historical win for community workers
The Greens MP David Shoebridge today called on the the NSW Liberal / National government to support equal pay rates for the predominately female socia... read more
Dictionary of Sydney embraces social media to bring history to life
The Dictionary of Sydney, an online public history project started last year, is going social to increase community engagement with the stories of Syd... read more
The Street
A voice from the front: the war diary of Frank Channon
12:30pm, Wednesday 1 May 2013 Chatswood Library on The Concourse Lower Ground, 409 Victoria Ave, Chatswood FREE event In a special commemorativ... read more
Talks@Willoughby presents Andrew Tink: Air Disaster Canberra
12:30pm, Tuesday 7 May 2013 Chatswood Library on The Concourse Lower Ground, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood FREE event Author and Historian And... read more
History@Willoughby presents Celebrating Entertainment Milestones in Willoughby
2pm, Saturday 20 April 2013 Chatswood Library on The Concourse Lower Ground, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood FREE event As part of Heritage Fest... read more
Celebrate ‘Community Milestones’ 2013 National Trust Heritage Festival
Willoughby City Council will celebrate the 2013 National Trust Heritage Festival with a program of 17 events from March to May, highlighting ‘Communit... read more
old news
Sadly I cant help but notice the news on Streetcorner is 12 months old! But my news is always good for parents and children because Summer is nearly o... read more
Northbridge Centernary: Unveiling of Civil Heritage Plaques
2:30pm, Sunday 24 March 2013 SCEGS War Memorial Playing Fields Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge The Mayor of Willoughby, Cr Pat Reilly, will unveil... read more
Celebration of a Century: Northbridge Architecture
2.30pm, Saturday 2 March Northbridge Library 258 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge FREE event Celebrate the 100th birthday of the suburb of Northbri... read more
A rich heritage comes to life
6pm – 7.30pm, Thursday 22 November Chatswood Library on The Concourse Lower Ground, 409 Victoria Avenue, Chatswood FREE event Willoughby City L... read more
Newbridge heights Public School Billy Cart Race on again.
Its on again! The school that started a billy cart race about 17 years ago is running it again for the children.This is a wonderful tradition and many... read more
