Sue Bishop

I acknowledge the sad passing of local environmentalist Sue Bishop, the founding member of Friends of Ewen Park.

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The Infants' Home - Johnson House Playground

Kids at the Infants' Home, Ashfield, are loving their newly resurfaced playground at Johnson House, proudly funded through a 2019 Summer Hill CBP grant.

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Beirut Explosion

On 4 August a devastating explosion rocked Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least 190 people and wounding more than 6,500 others. 

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Caroline Baum - Older Women's Network

Congratulations to Ms Caroline Baum, who was recently appointed as the NSW Ambassador for the Older Women's Network. 

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Parish of Saint Nicholas

The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Nicholas in Marrickville has been at the centre of the Greek community life in the inner west for almost 60 years.

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COVID-19 and the arts and entertainment industries

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on industries across our economy; however, none more so than the arts. 

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Overdose Awareness Day

August 31 was International Overdose Awareness Day. The Day seeks to educate the community on how to identify and respond to an overdose and to reduce the stigma associated with overdoses.

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10 Years of Wear it Purple Day

Wear it Purple was initiated by Kat Hudson, a Marrickville local, who was spurred to action following a series of LGBTIQ+ suicides.

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Adoption Legislation Amendment (Integrated Birth Certificates)

Every decision we make in this place about families is important and the interests of the child must always be the priority. Open adoption is in the best interests of children, so too is the introduction of integrated birth certificates.

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40km School Zone Lights To Stop Flashing Unless Government Acts

Flashing lights at school zones across NSW will fail unless the NSW Government urgently commits $13 million a year in maintenance funding, damning documents obtained by the NSW Labor Opposition reveal.

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