Speeches

I would like to warmly welcome the Brazilian Cultural Centre to Marrickville – the first of its kind in Australia – a vibrant new space where art, music, dance, and language come together under one roof.

Congratulations to the team at Apéritif & Co. in Summer Hill on the outstanding achievement of winning Australia's Wine List Awards – Best Wine List (Under 50).

Congratulations to everyone involved with the amazing Beer, Footy, and Food Festival, held for the ninth year running at Henson Park recently.

Vivi Germans Koutsounadis was a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving the multicultural community in Sydney, with extraordinary compassion and vision.

Congratulations to Addison Road Community Centre for winning the prestigious Food for Good award at the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards this week.

Congratulations to Juno Smith, a Year 9 student at Marrickville High School, whose exceptional performance at the Australian Road Cycling Nationals demonstrates the incredible talent emerging from our local schools.

I would like to congratulate Where's Nick wine bar in Marrickville, recognised at Australia's Wine List of the Year Awards with the prestigious Fiona Macdonald Award.

SPEECH

30 September 2025

Thanks so much Dan. What a privilege to be here with all of you this morning.

Congratulations to the students from Marrickville High School who participated in the Student Human Rights Forum held at NSW Parliament on 1 September.

This year's Sydney Fringe Festival continues its contribution to our vibrant community and arts landscape.