Speeches

Friday 10 May marked the twenty‑fifth anniversary of National Walk Safely to School Day held in conjunction with National Road Safety Week.

I would like to congratulate the Wolli Creek Preservation Society, in partnership with the River Canoe Club of NSW for once again hosting the popular Wolli Creek Eco Paddle on Sunday 5 May 2024.

Congratulations Hurlstone Park Wanderers and Leichardt Saints U13 girls' soccer teams who recently played the first female soccer match at historic Arlington Oval in Dulwich Hill!

I would like to congratulate Juno Smith, a local Marrickville High School student, on her recent success at the National Mountain Bike Championships.

Wear it Orange Day will take place on 22 May. This is a day to honour and thank the many SES volunteers who generously give their time to help communities during disasters such as floods and storms.

I extend my sincere congratulations to Rosanna Barbero, Chief Executive Office of Addison Road Community Organisation, on being the recipient of this year's Multicultural NSW Human Rights Medal, recognising her lasting and meaningful contribution to human rights in NSW.

I was honoured to attend the recent re‑opening of HJ Mahoney Reserve on Saturday 13 April, along with many members of local sporting teams and representatives from Inner West Council.

On 23 March the new Aboriginal Survival Memorial in Yeo Park entitled 'Breathe' was officially opened.

For the past few years, Marrickville residents have patiently watched as the new Nightingale Marrickville project has taken shape over Illawarra Road. 

I invite everyone to come down to the Cooks River Croquet Club at Mackey Park over the ANZAC Day long weekend to enjoy the inaugural Sharpe Fletcher Invitational for U/35s.