Richard Wynne MP

Articles from March, 2007

Wise water decision will SAVE Winter Sport

The State Member for Richmond, Mr Richard Wynne and the State Member for Melbourne, Ms Bronwyn Pike today welcomed the decision to allow some continued watering of sporting fields and gardens under water restrictions to apply from 1 April. Read more

Fitzroy Neighbourhood Renewal announces Sports Library project

Neighbourhood Renewal, in conjunction with Victoria Police is establishing new Sports Libraries on the Collingwood, Fitzroy and Richmond housing estates. Young people will now be able to borrow all kinds of sports equipment ranging from bats and balls to bicycles. Read more

Inner City Households comment on tackling Climate Change

Two inner city pollies, Richard Wynne MP and Bronwyn Pike MP, are seeking the views of our community on ways to help households fight climate change and reduce their power bills.

For further details and links about how YOU can get involved Read more

Fitzroy Legal Service handbook now available online

A new online legal resource intended to increase access to free legal advice and better inform disadvantaged communities was launched today by the Attorney-General, Rob Hulls.

Department of Justice Website: www.justice.vic.gov.au

Fitzroy Legal Service Website: fitzroy-legal.org.au

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100 days to SmokeFREE pubs and clubs

Acting Minister for Health Gavin Jennings today marked the start of a 100-day countdown to when Victoria’s pubs and clubs will be smoke-free from July 1.

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Office Hours

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, and at other times by appointment.

Richard’s Ministerial Office phone number is 9096 7722 – please ring this number for all matters relating to the Minister for Housing and Local Government. For all matters relating to the electorate of Richmond, please ring 9415 8901.

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Choir of Hard Knocks

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THE CHOIR OF HARD KNOCKS are a group of homeless & disadvantaged people who perform under the leadership of choir director Jonathon Welch (formerly Opera Australia). Since coming together last year the group have transformed themselves into dedicated and determined performers and released a sell-out debut EP in December 2006.

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