I'm thrilled to celebrate one of our own Inner West writers, Judith O'Connor, whose short story "Breath of Spring" has just been published in the NSW Seniors' Stories Volume 11.

Congratulations to Ms Christine Bain as she celebrates 30 years of exceptional service as a teacher at Ferncourt Public School.

Congratulations to Ms Michelle Summers on an extraordinary milestone: 30 years of dedicated service teaching at Ferncourt Public School. 

I congratulate Marrickville local Caitlin Delaney, who was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in the 2026 Australia Day Honours. Caitlin was recognised for her significant service to cancer advocacy, care, research and awareness, and her work in embryology.

Congratulations to Dr Susan Jacobs from Dulwich Hill who was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to women's health in obstetrics and gynaecology in the 2026 Australia Day Honours.

Congratulations to Mr Martin Pearce from Haberfield, recognised in the 2026 Australia Day Honours with the Ambulance Service Medal for distinguished service as an intense care,

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I celebrate the forty-eighth Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras and reaffirm the Labor Government's unwavering support for that extraordinary festival. 

Congratulations to Ashbury's own Melissa Danelutti on her outstanding debut at the World Women's Senior Championships in Macon, France in November 2025!

Congratulations to Daniel Bird from Marrickville High School on being awarded the inaugural Carla Stacey Community Award.

Congratulations to Kristy Haggett, Principal of Haberfield Public School, on being named Principal of the Year at the recent P&C Federation Awards!