Dear resident, The devastating earthquake that rocked Turkey and Syria is a global disaster of enormous magnitude. 4.17am local time on February 7, the 7.8 magnitude quake sent waves of death and destruction across both countries, with tremors felt in neighbouring Lebanon and Greece. And, when the dust settled, the realisation of this natural disaster became evident. Tens of thousands …

The delights and timeless appeal of Asia will light up Macquarie Mall this month when the Lanterns and Lights night market brings the culture, traditions and food to Liverpool. The three-day festival from February 17-19 promises an exciting and colourful start to Liverpool’s calendar of celebrations for 2023. The Lantern and Lights night market will feature food, dancing, culture and …

The Hon Tony Burke MP Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Minister for the Arts Leader of the House Member for Watson Anne Stanley MP Government Whip Member for Werriwa MEDIA RELEASE A new chapter in Australia’s cultural story has begun. The Albanese Labor Government’s new National Cultural Policy – Revive – has been released today and will set the …

Dear resident, Lunar New Year truly is a global celebration! Traced back in Chinese History – as early as the period of Chinese ruler Emperor Yao (2356-2255 BC), the annual festival is now marked by more than a quarter of the world’s population. As tradition goes, the occasion is centred around removing the bad and the old and welcoming in …

Australia’s largest arts and crafts show is calling for entries into the 2023 Sydney Royal Easter Show with a new Baklava class returning for a second year after being introduced in 2022. Following its debut, Baklava will again sit as an open class within the popular perishable cooking section and will undergo a public judging on the first day of …

Arthur Moses SC’s independent review of the investigation into allegations concerning the Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, Council staff and its processes has been released. A copy of the reports will be provided to ICAC and the Minister for Local Government. The Investigation, which was led by Ms Kath Roach of SINC Solutions looked into allegations made under parliamentary privilege by Ms …

Seniors will come together to celebrate at City of Canterbury Bankstown during the 2023 NSW Seniors Festival this February. People aged 55 years and over are encouraged to take part in the events and activities, which kick off on Monday 30 January. Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour welcomed this year’s theme: “Celebrate Together”. “When I’m out and about, many seniors tell …

Hot air balloon rides, live music, free workshops, science shows, native wildlife, historic racing cars, heritage tours, free amusements and sports activities are all part of City of Parramatta’s epic line-up of activities this Australia Day. Kicking off at 6m with the return of Council’s hot air balloon spectacular and tasty barbecue breakfast, this year’s free event at Parramatta Park …

Anne Stanley MP Government Whip Member for Werriwa MEDIA RELEASE School leavers and people in Werriwa wanting to retrain, upskill and re-enter the workforce are being encouraged to enrol in one of the 120,000 Fee-Free TAFE and VET places on offer in New South Wales in 2023. These Fee-Free places are available following the recent landmark agreement between the Albanese …

More first home buyers in NSW will have their stamp duty costs waived under a Labor proposal. The scheme is an expansion of an existing government program that offers full or partial rebates on new or existing properties for first home buyers. Opposition Leader Chris Minns said he wanted more singles, couples and families realising their dream of home ownership. …