Speeches

Congratulations to the Inner West Brewery Association and the creators of the Inner West Ale Trail for their outstanding contribution to our local community and economy.

Congratulations to Sergeant Jon Fadeli of Burwood Local Area Command, who has been named Metropolitan Field Operations Police Officer of the Year for 2025 at the recent Rotary Clubs of NSW Police Officer of the Year Awards.

Congratulations to Joe Rechichi, recipient of the Australian Restaurant and Café Association's 2025 Heart of Hospitality Award.

Congratulations to Inner West Neighbour Aid and Ashfield Boys High School on their outstanding Trolley Talk program—an intergenerational initiative bringing seniors and students together at Ashfield Mall.

I would like to celebrate a true Inner West treasure – the Jubilate Singers, marking more than 30 years of bringing our community together through music.

Congratulations to St Matt's Ashbury on hosting a wonderful Spring Fair last weekend.

Congratulations to ACON as you celebrate 40 years of courage, compassion and community care. 

Congratulations to Olympic Meats in Dulwich Hill for their nomination for New Restaurant of the Year in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide Awards 2026.

I recently had the opportunity to meet the team from PlasmaLeap Technologies, a Marrickville-based company that's revolutionising agriculture and clean energy on the global stage.

I honour the memory of Carla Stacey, OAM.