Redfern was in the news recently with the demolition of  the huge aboriginal mural based in the Block. This is to make way for a new development called ‘Project Pemulwuy’. The project promises more social housing and high rise student accommodation. It has sparked debate and angered the local indigenous community. 

Lyn Turnbull is a member of Redwatch – a community group covering the Sydney suburbs of Redfern, Eveleigh, Darlington and Waterloo which monitors government activity in the area. Lyn provides a local perspective on this subject.