Multiculturalism

Minister for Heritage Penny Sharpe has unveiled a Blue Plaque in Ashfield, recognising the life of
historical figure Quong Tart and celebrating his political advocacy and charity work in the 1800’s.

I thank the team at Flour Mill Markets and the Summer Hill Little BIG House for collaborating to organise the International Food Festival night market.

This year was the eighty-second anniversary of Oxi Day, and the Inner West Council held its annual commemorations in Marrickville, which is home to a thriving Greek-Australian community.

This Saturday 22 October you can expect Ashfield to erupt into music, song and dance during the Balkan Boogie musical event.

For a decade, the Multicultural Seniors Association has consistently provided a warm and welcoming space for our multicultural residents.

Friends, it’s great to see so many people here in Marrickville this afternoon, celebrating our rich Greek heritage and all those Greek-Australians who have made Marrickville such an extraordinary place to live today.

The 25th of March each year is Greek Independence Day, a date to commemorate the beginning of the War of Greek independence, and to reflect on the battle for liberty from the Ottoman Empire.

As part of Inner West Council's Collab (Orate) initiative for International Women's Day 2022, Marrickville Legal Centre has transformed the Savvy Finance program from an online series of learning modules to in-person events.

Marrickville continues to be a magnet for foodies with the opening of Baba's Place in a sprawling warehouse in Sloane Street.

February 1 marked the 2022 Lunar New Year and the beginning of the year of the tiger.