Speeches

Congratulations to an absolute legend of Australian journalism and a proud resident of Dulwich Hill, Peter Manning, on receiving the 2025 Walkley Award for Outstanding Contribution to Journalism.

I was saddened to hear of the passing of Don Readett a dedicated educator whose life was defined by service, compassion and an unwavering commitment to learning.

The Little BIG House community extends its deepest gratitude to the outgoing Volunteer Leadership Committee, whose dedication over the past 18 months has been nothing short of extraordinary.

I'd like to congratulate the organisers of the Muddy River Festival, held on Saturday 28 March at Marrickville Golf Club.

The Marrickville community mourns the passing of Murray Sinclair, a long-term resident, valued member of the Marrickville Heritage Society and a man of remarkable creative talent.

SPEECH

We gather here on the lands of the Wangal and Gadigal people in the quiet of the early morning as Australians have done for generations on the 25th of April.

I'm thrilled to share some fantastic news about one of our Inner West success stories— Addi Moves, has been featured in the British Journal of Sports Medicine! 

Congratulations to Marrickville Croquet Club on reaching an extraordinary milestone — 100 years of community, camaraderie, and croquet.

Some voices are harder to hear in the noise of the mainstream—and that's exactly why you need to come to "Unseen, Unheard, Unstoppable."

I'm thrilled to welcome a fantastic new social enterprise cafe to Marrickville—SIT has just opened on Illawarra Road, and it's something really special.