PRESS STATEMENT from the Hon Shaoquett Moselmane As a young man in the ALP, I had a dream, a dream of becoming a member of the National Parliament. Sadly, it is not to be. In 1982 I joined the ALP because I believed in Labor and Labor values. I loved our Labor leaders, Gough, Hawke, Keating and others. I believed …

Federal minister Jason Clare has fired up after Islamophic graffiti popped up in his electorate, saying “brain-dead morons” are sowing division in Australia. NSW Police confirmed on Monday it was investigating after “F*** Islam” and “Cancel Islam” was spray-painted onto an underpass in the Western Sydney suburb of Chester Hill. The suburb is home to a large Muslim community. Federal …

On the occasion of the feast day of St Nicholas the Wonderworker, H.E. Metropolitan Basilios presided over the festive Vespers in St Nicholas Church in Punchbowl. The priests of the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese, along with the faithful from all the churches in Sydney, gathered at St Nicholas Church to celebrate its patron saint’s feast. This year the parish welcomed the …

The festive spirit will ring loudly across the City this year, with Council’s jam-packed line up of entertainment bound to bring Christmas cheer. Mark your calendar for Thursday 28 November, when the festive fun will be switched on at the Lighting of the Christmas Tree at Paul Keating Park, Bankstown. Experience the magic of Christmas coming alive as the 10-metre …

Ms Julia Finn, the Member for Granville is encouraging local early childhood education and care providers to apply for funding under a new $20 million Minns Labor Government program to create extra places for children in their area. Hundreds of extra families will get access to early childhood education and care with the State Government committing to accelerate the build …

Prue Car Deputy Premier of New South Wales Minister for Education and Early Learning Minister for Western Sydney Editors’ note: images of the planned upgrades at Greenway Park Public School, Leppington Public School and Dalmeny Public School available here. After years of local infrastructure lagging behind population growth, families in Sydney’s South-West have been given a first look at designs …

Sydney’s western suburbs saw a somber gathering on Sunday afternoon as Australia’s Lebanese community held a vigil to honor victims of Israeli attacks and to demand international protection of Lebanon’s sovereignty. The Hands Off Lebanon event, held in Merrylands, aligned with similar demonstrations worldwide and came just two days after Lebanon marked its 81st Independence Day. Journalist and organizer Daizy …

Develop your public speaking skills, learn how to make the best cup of coffee, or discover how you can turn your small business idea into a reality. With the Higher School Certificate exams just around the corner, City of Canterbury Bankstown is supporting young people to take the first leap into the world of employment with its first ever Youth …

After being forced to flee her war-torn country, 16-year-old Adila Musavi has been recognised for her inspirational achievements with a City of Canterbury Bankstown Children and Youth Award. Adila, who attends school in Birrong, lives with her family in Western Sydney after fleeing Afghanistan three years ago. “We came here when the Taliban took over and we had just 48 …

Steve Kamper Minister for Small Business Minister for Lands and Property Minister for Multiculturalism Minister for Sport The NSW Government has announced an additional $5 million investment in the Safe Places for Faith Communities Grants program furthering efforts to improve safety and security for faith groups across the state. This funding comes after a successful first round, where $5 million …