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ABORIGINAL FLAG TO FLY ON SYDNEY HARBOUR BRIDGE

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2 years ago

11 July 2022

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ABORIGINAL FLAG TO FLY ON HARBOUR BRIDGE

The Aboriginal flag will fly permanently on top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge following NAIDOC week celebrations, completing a commitment made by the NSW Government earlier this year.

“From today, one of Australia’s most recognisable landmarks will celebrate our Indigenous people and provide an everyday reminder of our nation’s rich history,” Mr Perrottet said.

“Our nation’s story is rich and enduring and flying the Aboriginal flag permanently above the Sydney Harbour Bridge is a celebration and acknowledgment of that.

“Honouring this commitment is part of our ongoing commitment to recognise the history, culture, excellence and achievements of Aboriginal people and is a fitting end to NAIDOC week 2022.”

The NSW State Flag remains a vital part of our heritage and this will be showcased in a place of prominence as part of the revitalisation of the Macquarie St East precinct redevelopment.

Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Ben Franklin said the $25 million announced in the NSW Budget to place a permanent third flag pole on the Sydney Harbour Bridge will instead be allocated towards indigenous initiatives.

“This builds on the NSW Government’s commitment to improve outcomes for Aboriginal people across NSW, following a $716 million investment in this year’s Budget to prioritise Closing the Gap initiatives,” Mr Franklin said.

“I am proud to be part of the Government that will permanently fly the Aboriginal flag above the Sydney Harbour Bridge and I am happy that a further investment will be made to deliver real outcomes for Aboriginal people across NSW.”

Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said this is the right decision to ensure the flag can be flown permanently as quickly as possible, whilst recognising the significance of the Aboriginal flag.

“As has been outlined all along, the process of installing a third flagpole high above one of the busiest traffic corridors in Australia was always going to be difficult and this decision ensures the Aboriginal flag can remain permanently,” Mrs Ward.

“The Macquarie Street East precinct redevelopment will now be expanded to include a prominent NSW State flag, which recognises the important and rich history of Macquarie Street to the heritage of NSW.”

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2 months ago

26 September 2024

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Four youths charged – Smithfield

Tuesday, 24 September 2024 11:53:46 AM

Officers from Strike Force Sweetenham have charged 4 teens following a pursuit in Sydney’s south west yesterday.

About 11.40am (Monday 23 September 2024), officers attached to Cumberland Highway Patrol attempted to stop a grey SUV on Woodpark Road, Smithfield.

When the vehicle failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.

The pursuit was terminated and a short time later, the vehicle allegedly collided with a white SUV at the intersection of Merrylands Road and Cumberland Road, Greystanes.

The driver of the white SUV, a 75-year-old man, was trapped for a short time before self-extricating.

He was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being taken to hospital as a precaution.

The driver of the grey SUV, a 14-year-old boy, and his four passengers ran from the scene.

Three boys, and 11-year-old, two 14-year-olds, and 18-year-old man, were arrested nearby and taken to Granville police station.

A fourth female passenger ran from the scene and has not been located.

The driver was charged with police pursuit and drive conveyance taken without consent of owner. He was given conditional bail to appear before a Children’s Court on Monday 14 October 2024.

The18-year-old man was charged with be carried in conveyance and breach of bail. He was refused bail to appear before Parramatta Local Court today (Tuesday 24 September 2024).

The other 14-year-old boy was taken to Westmead Hospital for treatment of a broken arm, and he will be dealt with under the Young Offender’s Act.

The 11-year-old boy was dealt with under the Young Offender’s Act.

Inquiries are ongoing into the incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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The Northern Rivers Times Newspaper Edition 202

Published

7 months ago

21 May 2024

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The Northern Rivers Times Newspaper Edition 202

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