Walking Volunteers are a group of avid walking enthusiasts who give their time and expertise to map out continuous walking routes around Sydney for the benefit of all Sydneysiders.

Sunday October 20th marked the 43rd Annual Walkthon for the Greek Welfare Centre, hosted by St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Parish in Marrickville.

I congratulate Summer Hill's One Penny Red on recently being awarded A Good Food Guide chef's hat in the Sydney Morning Herald's Good Food Guide awards.

I spoke on SDN Marrickville Children's Education and Care Centre as it celebrated its seventy-fifth birthday.

I spoke about the Sydney University of the Third Age, and their work in providing education to people living in the Greater Sydney region.

I spoke about Haberfield Netball Club

I spoke on the women of Dulwich Hill Bicycle club and their work in advancing gender equality.

I spoke on the important work that of the Haberfield Association in protecting the heritage of the world's first garden suburb.

It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the sudden passing of Father John Pearce, a much-loved and respected member of our inner west community.

When news broke that Mary and Frank were retiring and closing their shop, my office was flooded with emails and calls from loyal local customers.