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Mayoral Message | Children's Week
I’m delighted to invite families across our City to celebrate Children’s Week, a time to celebrate and recognise the rights, voices and unique contributions of our youngest residents.
16 Oct 2025
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Mayoral Message | September Celebrations
September was a month filled with fun, colour and movement across our City.
02 Oct 2025
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Mayoral Message | R U Okay Day
In just one week, on Thursday 11 September, Australia will mark R U OK? Day – a day that reminds us of the life-changing power of a simple question: “Are you okay?'
04 Sep 2025
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Mayoral Message | Unity and Love
This week’s message is an important one and one with which I addressed Councillors at our last Council meeting.
18 Sep 2025
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Mayoral Message | Lebanese Film Fest
What a year it has been for our City so far! From the vibrant flavours of Lakemba Nights during Ramadan to the warm hospitality of Let’s Go Italian, the colourful celebrations of Bankstown Lunar New Year and the charm of Love Earlwood yet to come.
21 Aug 2025
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Mayoral Message | Homelessness Week
Homelessness Week is a time to come together as a community and recognise the very real and urgent issue of homelessness affecting thousands of Australians every night.
07 Aug 2025
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Mayoral Message | Bankstown Bites
Every great city is built on strong foundations – roads, parks and public infrastructure, and services like waste and community support – but what truly sets us apart is how we bring people together.
24 Jul 2025
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Mayoral Message | Mayor's Lights Out Sleepout
Each winter, my Mayor’s Lights Out Sleepout reminds us of the harsh reality many in our community face – the reality of not having a safe, warm place to sleep every night.
11 Jul 2025
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Mayoral Message | Disability Parking
As Mayor, I’ve met many residents who rely on disability parking just to go about their day – whether it’s attending medical appointments, picking up groceries or visiting family.
26 Jun 2025
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Mayoral Message | Two Young Inspirational Boys
In the whirlwind of our fast-paced lives, it’s easy to become absorbed in our own routines and challenges. But every so often, we are reminded of the importance of stepping back, seeing the bigger picture and recognising the quiet strength, resilience and courage that exist all around us.
29 May 2025