During this year’s National Conference, Sandra Doumit was elected to the ALP’s National Executive. Sandra went to school at Harris Park’s Maronite College of the Holy Family before studying law at UNSW, graduating with a degree in law and economics. She currently works as the senior legal officer at the Australian Worker’s Union and serves as their Vice-President. Congratulations Sandra …

The role religious leaders play, the veil of secrecy and the shame of victims were key topics of discussion at Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek’s Domestic Violence Summit today. Other issues canvassed included early intervention and education, the growing incidents of violence and language barriers among the CALD communities. More than 140 community leaders and representatives from local organisations including Domestic …

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek is challenging business CEOs and community leaders to dig deep and help end homelessness. In the Mayor’s Lights Out Sleepout on Friday 11 August, Mayor ElHayek will bunker down at Bankstown Airport Passenger Terminal – all in the name of a good cause. Together with Mission Australia and Bankstown Airport (Aeria Management Group), the sleepout will …

‘A city with people at its heart.’ Lord Mayor’s listening session provides a platform for diverse voices to be heard. The challenges of accessing grant funding, understanding the unique needs of diverse communities, and building genuine partnerships were just some of the issues raised in a collaborative listening session hosted by the Lord Mayor of the City of Parramatta, Councillor …

CBCity has joined the War on Waste, and is hosting a food waste workshop and special screening of the latest episode of the ABC’s popular television series. The free workshop and screening will be held from 6-8pm on Tuesday 29 August at the Belmore Senior Citizens’ Centre. Hosted by Jo Taranto, from sustainability community advocacy group Good for the Hood, …

Nathan Hagarty MP, the Member for Leppington, has today opened the doors of his new Electorate Office. Located within the Leppigton Village shopping centre, the Electorate Office will serve the needs of the newly created State seat which has been without a local office since its formation at the March 25 election. In addition to Mr Hagarty’s office, Leppington Village …

Parramatta is a place of deep belonging, going back thousands of generations, with a rich history of waves of settlement coming from across the globe – particularly from India. Today, Indians comprise the second largest overseas-born community in Parramatta. The City of Parramatta is home to one of the largest populations of people of Indian descent in NSW, making the …

Dear resident,   I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the significance of this week, as we come together to observe National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June). National Reconciliation Week provides us with an opportunity to deepen our understanding of our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to reflect on how each of us can contribute to the journey …

The Salvation Army’s National Multicultural Launch, as part of the annual Red Shield Appeal, was launched on Friday 5 May 2023 by Head of The Salvation Army Australia, Commissioner Miriam Gluyas and Jodi McKay, former Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs, former Leader of the Opposition, and business leader, bringing together business, community, and media leaders from 20+ multicultural community groups …

In the usual Budget review, Mr Rodney Hamdan, President of the Australian Arab Business Council (AABC), provided a comprehensive analysis of the federal budget, delivered 24 hours earlier by Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers. Mr Hamdan said while the budget appeals to the labor base of the government it does little for businesses. The budget seems to take a short-term view, …