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City of Greater Dandenong will investigate proudly displaying Racism Not Welcome signs around the municipality after a unanimous vote in a council meeting. The council meeting on April 11 saw Rhonda Garad move the motion for “zero tolerance” towards racism and discrimination. The council will prepare a feasibility report on benefits, costs, locations and other details.
Dandenong Star Journal: 14 April 2023
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Georges River Council installs RacismNotWelcome signs
Georges River Council has installed 12 #RacismNotWelcome street signs across the local government area (LGA).
The street signs were installed at key locations including; train stations and town centres in Hurstville, South Hurstville, Beverly Hills, Kogarah, Kogarah Bay, Oatley, Lugarno, Riverwood, Mortdale, Penshurst, Kyle Bay and Allawah.
St George & Sutherland Shire Leader: 25 March 2023
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Benalla Migrants Association welcomes stamp-out-racism walk
Benalla Migrants Association (BMA) committee members Sam Epage, Parminder Singh and Cr Punarji Gunaratne hosted anti-racism campaigner Peter Elzer for dinner at the Tandoori Hut restaurant on Wednesday, January 4.
Shepparton News: 9 Jan 2023
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Congratulations to the 2023 NSW Australians of the Year
The 2023 Australians of the Year have been announced at a ceremony at Sydney’s Luna Park this evening, with the NSW Premier commending the four recipients for making such a positive impact on our state.
NSW Government: 3 Nov 2022
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Council reinforces everyone is welcome in Maribyrnong
The Maribyrnong City Council has begun installing signage proclaiming ‘racism is not welcome’ in its City – reinforcing a commitment to fostering and promoting a sense of belonging amongst its diverse community.
Maribyrnong City Council: 22 March 2022
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Push to remove ‘woke’ anti-racist street signs from Woollahra fails
Anti-racist signs will remain on display in some of Sydney’s most affluent suburbs after a push to remove them from streets in the inner east narrowly failed.
Sydney Morning Herald: 15 February 2022
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Woollahra councillors move to take down Racism Not Welcome signs
Liberal councillors have called to remove Racism Not Welcome street signs from Woollahra, arguing that the signs do not accurately represent the area.
City Hub Sydney: 14 February 2022
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Anti-Racism strategy to be adopted in Inner West following sign removal stoush
Inner West Council will develop an anti-racism strategy in consultation with local community groups as part of a motion that was unanimously approved earlier this month.
City Hub Sydney: 25 March 2022
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Racism Not Welcome in the heart of our communities
Council has endorsed plans to develop a community Racism Not Welcome campaign. Racism Not Welcome was launched by the Inner West Multicultural Network in response to the reported increase in racist attacks on people in the local community.
City of Sydney News: 9 March 2021
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Anti-racism messaging makes a permanent mark on Sydney streets
Prominent street corners in Sydney’s inner city now display an important message: racism is not welcome.
City of Sydney News: 30 September 2021
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Western Sydney mayor uses casting vote to defeat anti-racism motion following death threat
The mayor of a western Sydney council has used his casting vote in a late-night meeting to defeat a motion that said racism was “not welcome” in the area.
The Guardian: 18 March 2021
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‘Definitely not a racist’: western Sydney mayor votes down anti-racism campaign
A western Sydney mayor who voted against an anti-racism campaign has launched defamation proceedings against the author of an online petition calling for his removal.
Sydney Morning Herald: 21 March 2021
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Are Berejiklian and Moses ready to make a new move?
…Over in the City of Cumberland, a handful of local councillors in one of the most culturally diverse local government areas in Sydney are getting extremely mad about anti-racism signs which they say are disrespecting the Anzacs.
Sydney Morning Herald: September 14 2022
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Cr Zoi Tsardoulias: We want to pay tribute to Greeks who made Marrickville what it is today
As a first-term Councillor in the Inner West, Zoi Tsardoulias has hit the ground running. Ever since she was elected to represent Marrickville Ward – Midjuburi (Lillypilly) in the recent NSW local government elections, she has worked hard to ensure her electorate has access to better community services such as childcare, libraries and parks.
Greek Herald: 4 April 2022
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#RacismNotWelcome campaign a visible sign of the times
Until we fully embrace our new arrivals and eliminate all forms of racism and discrimination in this country, we cannot expect to be a truly cohesive society, writes Dr Sabrin Farooqui.
Independent Australia: 4 April 2021
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The Strange History Of Harmony Day And Australia’s Racism Discussion
Two weeks ago, four local councilors of Asian heritage across Sydney received letters calling for death to “all Chinese people.” On Wednesday night, one of them proposed a motion for his council to take part in a campaign called “Racism Not Welcome.” The motion was narrowly defeated. Some councilors said it was unnecessary because the problem didn’t exist in the local community. Others took issue with one word in the campaign’s name: Racism.
The New York Times: 19 March 2021
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Signs of the times: #RACISMNOTWELCOME
50 “#RACISMNOTWELCOME” street signs have been erected across the Inner West, as part of a new campaign by the Inner West Multicultural Network and Addison Road Community Organisation.
City Hub Sydney: 1 March 2021
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Grassroots Anti-Racism Campaign Fronted By Craig Foster, Gathers Steam
The City of Sydney could become the latest NSW council to support an anti-racism campaign fronted by former Socceroo Craig Foster AM, as street signs across Sydney’s inner west bearing its inclusive message began appearing over the last month.
B&T Magazine: 22 February 2021
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City of Sydney set to support ‘Racism Not Welcome’ street signs campaign
The City of Sydney is set to become the latest council to support a new campaign spearheaded by Craig Foster which could see symbolic anti-racism messages pop up on street corners in iconic locations around the country.
Sydney Morning Herald: 21 February 2021
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Anti-racism street signs delivering powerful message throughout Sydney's inner west
Can a street sign end racism? Not likely, but it can start a hard conversation. That is the sentiment behind an anti-racism campaign that has seen red street signs with a simple but confronting message appear around Sydney's inner west.
ABC News: 6 February 2021
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