Speeches

I congratulate Where's Nick, the Grifter Brewing Co. and the Marrickville Hotel on their inclusion on the 2021 Time Out best bars list.

I congratulate the 150 women from the inner west who were included in the council's 2021 International Women's Day honour roll for their sisterhood and achievements in the community.

The Social Justice Group at St Francis Xavier, Ashbury, are tireless advocates on issues important to many inner west residents: climate change, social housing, homelessness and housing insecurity and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 on the most vulnerable.

I congratulate the Bicycle Network and all the students, families and schools that took part in National Ride2School Day.

Marrickville South Collective is a partnership group comprising many inner west community groups and Inner West Council, aimed at supporting residents of the vibrant, multicultural community in South Marrickville.

Every week the owners of Dulwich Hill Fruit Market, Mehmet and Vilma, donate leftover fresh produce to the Medal Mission Team and the Acts of Kindness Community Outreach for their homelessness night.

We are spoiled for choice in the inner west when it comes to baked goods, with some of the city's greatest bakeries being recognised by the recent Urban List.

Greek Independence Day marks the momentous struggle for freedom and independence from the Ottoman Empire and in so many ways has changed the course of human history. For the many Greek migrants who now call Australia home it continues to have renewed significance and has become an important opportunity to celebrate and strengthen the rich traditions of the Greek people in a new world.

Cities across the world are rushing to regulate e‑scooters and incorporate them into their transport mix. But what are we doing here? Nothing, because apparently the transport Minister is not in the mood to do anything about them.

Jim Leggatt was a much-loved member of the Western Suburbs Lawn Tennis Association, and a much-feared competitor on the court.