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
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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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.
