Community groups

Lamia Super Deli has been part of the fabric of Marrickville for more than half a century, serving generations of local families and helping shape the suburb's identity as the heart of Sydney's Greek community.

Congratulations and thankyou to the volunteers from who recently rolled up their sleeves to take part in National Tree Day at H.J. Mahoney Reserve.

The Beer Footy & Food Festival returned to its spiritual home at Henson Park this year, celebrating 10 years on the hill and everything that makes the Inner West such a special place.

Congratulations to the Newtown Breakaways Football Club who proudly celebrated their annual Pride Round on 14 June, a powerful and joyful statement of the club's unwavering commitment to inclusivity, diversity and belonging.

Leichhardt Oval is set for its biggest transformation in decades, with the Minns Labor Government approving a major redevelopment that will secure the future of one of Sydney's great suburban sporting venues. 

I was pleased to join the team at Dress for Success to celebrate their dedicated volunteers during National Volunteers Week. 

Congratulations to Rose and Jimmy Chronis and the team at Dulwich Hill Chicken Shop on winning the Dulwich Hill category at the 2026 Inner West Local Business Awards — a richly deserved recognition for one of our community's most beloved local institutions.

I was excited to present Arthur Alepidis of Souvlaki Boys with the award for Business Person of the Year at the 2026 Inner West Local Business Awards.

I was delighted to present the award for Business of the Year at the 2026 Inner West Local Business Awards to Marrickville based Sydney Prop Specialists.

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17 May 2026

A new chapter is beginning for the green jewel of the Inner West, Callan Park with work underway to transform one of the park’s long vacant buildings into a new club house for the Balmain & District Football Club.