Nudity, Oscars, Ginger Rogers, racism: The forgotten history of one of Sydney's art deco gems
Over to the ABC's Nick Baker with more: The wild history and current fight over Sydney's Metro-Minerva Theatre "It was bohemian. It was...
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Nick Phibbs
- Mar 15
- 1 min
Calls to acquire the Metro Minerva Theatre intensify
Image: Shane Smithers MTAG committee member, John Moyle's recent article on the latest developments now live! When in February the NSW...
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Nick Phibbs
- Mar 7
- 2 min
Letter to Government
Hello MTAG supporters, We are thrilled with the recent positive news about the Roxy, which prompted another letter from us to Government,...
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Nick Phibbs
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
Update
Politically, we've had a turbulent few months; a new Premier, a new arts minister and now, a new Federal Government finally restoring a...
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Nick Phibbs
- May 17, 2022
- 1 min
MP backs restoration of art deco gems
The Sydney Morning Herald (see below) has reported that the Government is considering the acquisition of Minerva as part of the 2022-23...
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Nick Phibbs
- Mar 19, 2022
- 3 min
The issue of returning the Metro/Minerva is still alive at the highest levels
On Tuesday 15 March at the Legislative Council Budget Estimates, Arts Minister, The Hon. Ben Franklin and Create NSW Kate Foy assured...
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Nick Phibbs
- Mar 10, 2022
- 1 min
Further City of Sydney support for the Minerva Theatre
Mid October 2021 Create NSW announced as a $5 million Theatre and Film Strategy to develop theatrical and film studio infrastructure to...
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Nick Phibbs
- Nov 19, 2021
- 1 min
Rally!
Dear Supporters, Please join us for a Rally on Dec 5 at Fitzroy Gardens, in the heart of Kings Cross, a stone’s throw from our grand...
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Nick Phibbs
- Sep 13, 2021
- 1 min
Channel 7 News
Our beautiful 'Jewel of The Cross' was featured on Channel 7 News on Saturday night in this very fair and balanced piece of journalism. A...
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Nick Phibbs
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
SMH Article
Hot off the press, this excellent article from Angus Thompson in today's Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/embod...
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Nick Phibbs
- Sep 9, 2021
- 1 min
Lord Mayor Letter to to MTAG
Lord Mayor, Clover Moore has written to the action group noting she was listed as the 'decision maker' for the petition advising it will...
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Nick Phibbs
- Aug 18, 2021
- 1 min
A new and urgent request!
Dear Supporters, Thank you for your continued support and interest. We have a new and urgent request, a new Development Application...
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Nick Phibbs
- Aug 3, 2021
- 1 min
Arts Minister hits out against development plans dashing Kings Cross revival
Please read Angus Thompson's article here https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/arts-minister-hits-out-against-development-plans-dashing-ki...
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Nick Phibbs
- Aug 1, 2021
- 2 min
Developer aim to convert Minerva into a hotel
Dear Supporters, Thank you for your patience, we know it’s been an AGE since we updated you. Naturally, we hope you are as well as you...
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Nick Phibbs
- Feb 15, 2021
- 1 min
Feasibility Study Released!
Great News. The jointly funded Create NSW and City of Syd The jointly funded Create NSW and City of Sydney feasibility study was released...
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Nick Phibbs
- Dec 18, 2020
- 1 min
Sydney Sentinel
Sydney Sentinel, Editor at Large, and MTAG committee friend, John Moyle covers the Heritage Register news. Please like and share....
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Nick Phibbs
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
Metro-Minerva listed on State Heritage Register
Dear Metro-Minerva Supporters, We are thrilled to share exceptionally good news! This morning The Hon. Don Harwin MLC announced he has...
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Nick Phibbs
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
Sydney Morning Herald coverage
https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/kings-cross-art-deco-theatre-once-george-miller-hq-is-now-one-step-closer-to-opening-20201216-p56o...
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Nick Phibbs
- Oct 24, 2020
- 1 min
Metro prints in stock
Hello, Our wonderful friends at Harper and Charlie have kindly given us a small run prints to sell to generate some grassroots funding....
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Nick Phibbs
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
Arts Friday Interview
The sensational Claudia Chan Shaw interviews MTAG's resident Art Deco expert, photographer, Peter Sheridan AM and President Brandon...
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