Dear Resident The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed the way Australians celebrated the festive season this year, but it hasn’t put a dampener on Christmas spending.  In fact, the forecast for retail spending for this Christmas period was over $54.3 billion – an increase of 2.8% from 2019. Many would see the increased spending as the economy bouncing back but …

Collaboration to help migrants and refugees launch their businesses in Australia and expand globally Connections Australia, Australia’s leading multilingual app connecting migrants with jobs, information, and services; MultiConnexions, Australia’s leading multicultural marketing and advertising agency with a global footprint; and InQ Innovation, a global, mentor-driven, goal-oriented virtual accelerator program will collaborate with the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science to …

“Peace for the world that is paused due to COVID-19” Women’s peace activities from 131 countries shared in era with COVID-19  Active emergency blood donation, anti-discrimination campaigns, and more in each nation On January 19th at 2PM(Local Time in South Korea), the International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG, Chairwoman Hyun Sook Yoon) hosted the 4th International Branch Annual General Meeting online. …

Wendy Lindsay MP Member for East Hills Bankstown Paceway is set for an upgrade after being allocated more than $70,000 under the NSW Government’s COVID-19 stimulus program. Local State Member for East Hills Wendy Lindsay said it was fantastic to see the program go towards improvement works at the paceway while supporting jobs and the economy. “This funding will improve …

Wendy Lindsay MP Member for East Hills MEDIA RELEASE The NSW Government has lodged detailed plans for a unique social housing re-development in Chester Hill to support vulnerable residents and boost construction activity. Local State Member for East Hills, Wendy Lindsay said the proposed $17.5 million development would see two vacant lots on Wellington Road transformed into a five-storey apartment …

Wendy Lindsay MP Member for East Hills MEDIA RELEASE The NSW Government is continuing its record investment in new and upgraded schools with Picnic Point High School set to receive a significant upgrade as part of the Government’s COVID-19 Recovery Plan. Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell joined State Member for East Hills Wendy Lindsay at Picnic …

Federal police have launched an internal investigation after the media was tipped off about raids on a NSW Labor MP’s Sydney home. Shaoquett Moselmane’s office and residence were searched in June after a joint Australian Federal Police-ASIO investigation into Chinese interference in Australia. Cameras were present as officers raided Mr Moselmane’s Rockdale house. AFP Deputy Commissioner Ian McCartney told Senate …

The south-western Sydney community will access world-class healthcare in the $25 million redeveloped Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Emergency Department, now open to patients. Minister for Health Brad Hazzard and Member for East Hills Wendy Lindsay today visited the Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital to see first-hand the expanded emergency department, which will deliver enhanced medical care to residents of south-western Sydney, one of the fastest …

Clr Rachelle Harika was elected as the Deputy Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown Council last Monday; she’ll be taking over the role which was previously held by Cr Bilal El-Hayek. “I am proud to be elected as Deputy Mayor and I look forward to the next 12 months,” Harika said. “In particular, I want to work with all councillors for the good …

Dear Resident Father’s Day is upon us yet again. And while many Australians may be planning to celebrate this Father’s Day in a COVID-safe way, very few know about the woman who was behind a 62-year campaign to have the day recognised. Sonora Smart Dodd was just 16 years old when her father became a widower and was left to …