Edward Colston statue: everything that has happened in the past year
So much has happened since then
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Exactly a year ago today (June 7), protesters pulled down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston.
Since that momentous day in Bristol - which was part of a global movement to challenge racism - a lot has happened.
The Bristol things named after Edward Colston that have changed their name in the past year
We find out what has happened to them
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The statue of Edward Colston was pulled down by protesters in Bristol city centre exactly a year ago today.
Since then, the city has been experiencing what has become known as the de-Colstonification of Bristol.
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Statement – Job-creating transformation of Mitchell Freeway now underway
A transformation of the Mitchell Freeway is now underway, with the $448 million upgrade set to provide a major boost to the local economy and support more than 2,200 local jobs.
Three separate projects have now commenced construction. When completed, they will help bust congestion and transform travel to and from Perth’s booming northern suburbs.
The $232 million Mitchell Freeway Extension project will extend the freeway north from Hester Avenue to Romeo Road and is anticipated to create more than 1,200 local jobs.
Fast tracked to boost the economy through COVID-19, the project is being delivered by the Mitchell Extension Joint Venture, a consortium of BMD Construction and Georgiou Group.
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IRON MOUNTAIN Applications are due May 13 for an Iron Mountain City Council seat representing Ward 3 after council member Robert “Butch” Schinderle resigned Monday.
The council plans to make an appointment at its May 17 meeting for a term that expires with the Nov. 2 council election.
Schinderle, who was not seeking re-election, has faced time constraints as his young son battles leukemia, Mayor Dale Alessandrini said. He was appointed to fill the Ward 3 seat in June 2019 after Amanda List resigned.
The council accepted his resignation with regret and will advertise the vacancy. Ward 3 is generally the area south of C Street.
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IRON MOUNTAIN Applications are due May 13 for an Iron Mountain City Council seat representing Ward 3 after council member Robert “Butch” Schinderle resigned Monday.
The council plans to make an appointment at its May 17 meeting for a term that expires with the Nov. 2 council election.
Schinderle, who was not seeking re-election, has faced time constraints as his young son battles leukemia, Mayor Dale Alessandrini said. He was appointed to fill the Ward 3 seat in June 2019 after Amanda List resigned.
The council accepted his resignation with regret and will advertise the vacancy. Ward 3 is generally the area south of C Street.