I had the immense joy of marching in the 2025 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras with Rainbow Families.

I acknowledge the critical work being done by the Marrickville Intensive English Centre, located at Marrickville High School.

Congratulations to the The Mudcrabs on their 20 year anniversary.

 Access to affordable, safe and reliable public transport is a key determinant in creating opportunities for work and education and in improving the quality of life for people across our State.

 I thank the many volunteers and staff from the Marrickville and Ashfield SES units, who, along with many others, gave up their time, left their families and headed north to help in the preparation and response to Tropical Cyclone Alfred. 

I was saddened to hear of the recent passing of Joy Lewis, a much-loved member of Marrickville Heritage Society. 

The recent passing of Mr John Butcher is a monumental loss for our community.  

Congratulations and thank you to Mayor Darcy Byrne, General Manager Peter Gainsford and all the team at Inner West Council for putting on such fantastic celebrations of the Lunar New Year.

I would like to congratulate Rosemary King, a resident in my electorate of Summer Hill, for being a finalist in the 2024 Westfield Local Hero Burwood awards.

 I recognise the incredible and tireless advocacy of the many locals and community groups who have fought for years for an upgrade to Canterbury Hospital.