Media Releases 2012
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18 December
Council to farewell General Manager
Marrickville Council General Manager, Ken Gainger, has recently announced his resignation to take up a new position as General Manager at Byron Shire Council on the Far North Coast of NSW. more...
17 December
Council supports change to Constitution
Marrickville Council has thrown its support behind a national campaign for local government to be recognised in the Australian Constitution. more...
14 December
Minimise Waste over the Festive Season
This festive season, Marrickville Council encourages residents to reuse and recycle and minmise their waste. "At this time of year, Council is asking residents to minimise their waste to make it a greener Christmas and share what they know about waste," Clr Macri said. more...
13 December
Pool Safety this Summer
This Summer, Council is reminding Marrickville residents to ensure their backyard swimming pools and spas are safe for children. There are 390 pools and 18 spas in the Marrickville area. more...
11 December
Council takes major issues to NSW Ministers
Marrickville Council recently met with a number of NSW Ministers to discuss a range of important issues including the GreenWay, affordable housing and the State Infrastructure Strategy for Sydney. more...
10 December
Councils united on future of Cooks River
Marrickville Council, along with eight other partner councils, has delivered a long-tern management plan to address the environmental challenges impacting the Cooks River. more...
10 December
New Marrickville Library a 'priority project'
Marrickville Council reaffirmed its committment to build a new Marrickville Library at Tuesday's Council meeting, identifying it as a priority project. more...
4 December
Newtown Celebrates 150 Years
Newtown will be the centre of ongoing celebrations as part of the suburb's 150 Year Anniversary. Wednesday 12 December marks Newtown's official anniversary day. more...
30 November
Free Audio Workshops
Marrickville Council's Artist in Residence in December is audio engineer Bernie Burke, who uses audio and multimedia into her artistic practice. more...
30 November
Free Audio Workshops
Marrickville Council's Artist in Residence in December is audio engineer Bernie Burke, who uses audio and multimedia into her artistic practice. more...
29 November
Winners of 2012 Environment Business Awards
The winners of Marrickville Council's 2012 Environment Business Awards were recognised at an awards ceremony on Wednesday 28 November. more...
28 November
Council to Raise West Papuan Flag
Marrickville Council will fly the West Papuan flag on Friday 30 November, to commemorate the historic first raising of the pro-independence flag in 1961. more...
27 November
Discover Dulwich Hill at the Community Fair
Discover the many treasures of Dulwich Hill with live entertainment, children's activities and a huge mix of food and market stalls at Dulwich Hill Community Fair on Sunday 2 December. more...
23 November
Rec Post launches in December
In December, Marrickville Council will launch 'Rec Post', a new online hub for all recreation activities in the Marrickville area. Rec Post enables residents to register local groups and activities and promote local clubs, organisations, groups or businesses. more...
22 November
Council wins at LGSA Arts and Cultural Awards
Marrickville Council has been honoured with two awards at the Local Government Association of NSW (LGSA) Arts and Cultural Awards. Council won the Leading Arts and Culture: Building Capacity of the Arts and Cultural Sectory category. more...
21 November
Missed Opportunity on GreenWay
Marrickville and Ashfield Councils have jointly called for developer contributions from the Allied Mills development to be prioritised toward construction of a key section of the GreenWay. more...
20 November
Council to Launch NSW Model Asbestos Policy
Marrickville Council is to host the launch of the Model Asbestos Policy for NSW Councils which aims to assist individual Councils develop a comprehensive and compliant asbestos policy for their local government area. more...
20 November
Local Talent Showcased at Dulwich Hill Community Fair
A huge line up of local entertainment will celebrate the arrival of Christmas at the annual Dulwich Hill Community Fair on Sunday 2 December from 11am - 4pm. more...
14 November
Dulwich Hill Community Fair
Marrickville Council is helping Dulwich Hill residents celebrate the imminent arrival of Christmas at the annual Dulwich Hill Community Fair on Sunday 2 December 2012. more...
13 November
New Outdoor Exercise Equipment in Camperdown
Marrickville Council has installed outdoor exercise equipment at Camperdown Oval as part of Council's innovative Alternative Approaches to Graffiti Management Program. more...
12 November
Living with Diabetes Talk
Marrickville Library and History Services in partnership with the Australian Diabetes Council will hold a free talk on Living with Diabetes on Tuesday 27 November 2012. more...
9 November
2012 Spring Garden Competition Winners
Marrickville Council Spring Garden Competition is an annual community event celebrating the best gardens in the Marrickville area. This year's winners were announced at the Council's Citizen Service Centre on Thursday 8 November 2012. more...
8 November
Australian Stencil Art Prize at CCG
The finalists in the fourth annual Australian Stencil Art Prize will be exhibited at Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 21 November to Sunday 2 December 2012. more...
6 November
Graffiti Proofing Your Property
Marrickville Council's last Graffiti Proofing Your Property Workshop for 2012, will be held on Saturday 17 November from 10.30am - 12.30pm. more...
5 November
Smartphone for instant reporting
Residents of the Marrickville Council area now have the convenience of reporting issues instantly to Council through the free iPhone and Android smartphone app, Snap Send Solve. more...
2 November
Martial Arts for Sport-a-Month
Three local martial arts studios are offering free sessions to Marrickville residents in November as part of Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month promotion. more...
1 November
Cycle Confidence Courses for Adults
Marrickville Council is holding two free cycling workshops for adults to help them improve their skills and confidence when riding in the city. The two workshops will be held on Saturday 10 November and Saturday 8 December. more...
31 October
ANZAC Centenary Committee
Marrickville Council is inviting citizens to nominate for the Marrickville Gallipoli Centenary Committee. The Committee will coordinate the commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign throughout 2015. more...
30 October
The Green Living Centre helps you live sustainably
This month the Green Living Centre continues to offer a number of workshops on how to live more sustainably, from choosing food products, to caring for your baby or when renovating your home. more...
30 October
Afternoon Tea with Ms Koori Love
Marrickville Council's Resident Artist in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studio at Addison Road Centre (ARC) is Ms Koori Love. Marrickville residents area invited to afternoon teas at her ARC hut on Sundays from 4 November until 16 December. more...
29 October
Recycle that old analogue TV for National Recycling Week
Marrickville Council's last Household Chemical Cleanout and e-Waste event for 2012 is on Saturday 10 November 2012. The event is being held just before the start of National Recycling Week. more...
26 October
Artists in Residence Talk
Marrickville Council's Artists in Residence for November, The 7arakat 'harakat' Project, will present a public talk on Monday 5 November 2012. more...
25 October
Marrickville Library Book Sale and upcoming Author Talks
Bargain hunting book, CD and DVD lovers will once again descend upon Marrickville Town Hall this month for the popular biannual Marrickville Library Book Sale. more...
24 October
New Art for Artseat
Marrickville Council has installed new art at the Newtown Artseat. The work is by Mark Bailey, a Sydney artist with a special interest in landscape. more...
23 October
Problem Gambling talks at Marrickville Library
Marrickville Library will host talks dealing with problem gambling during the month of November. Learn how to access quality conselling, treatment and support services. more...
22 October
Free talks on children's literacy
Marrickville Library is running a series of free talks for parents to assist them in building their children's literacy skills. The talks are presented as part of the 2012 National Year of Reading. more...
18 October
Inner West Mayors Unite to Form WestConnex Taskforce
Mayors across the Inner West have united to press the State Government to establish a joint taskforce to coordinate a local government response to the WestConnex Motorway proposed by Infrastructure NSW. more...
18 October
Australia's First Movember Lane
Marrickville Council is partnering with the Movember organisation and the Addison Road Centre and will unveil Australia's first 'Movember Lane' in late October. more...
17 October
Architecture Forum
Marrickville Council's Library and History Services is participating in The Sydney Architecture Festival by holding an Adaptive Re-use & Heitage Conservation Forum. more...
17 October
Council at the Festival
Marrickville Council will have a substantial presence at the Marrickville Festival on Sunday 21 October. "Staff from various areas of Council will be there to listen to our residents about their ideas for building an even stronger and more resilient local community," Clr Macri said. more...
16 October
New signs show the way forward on GreenWay
New gateway signs, maps, way markers and interpretative panels have been installed along the length of the GreenWay to allow for better access and guidance for people using the GreenWay corridor. more...
16 October
War of Words at Marrickville Festival
Performers of spoken word, poetry, soul, magic and comedy will appear on the 'War of Words' stage at Marrickville Festival on Sunday 21 October 2012. more...
15 October
Council donations mark Anti-Poverty Week 2012
Marrickville Council will donate $2,500 to both the Exoduc Foundation and Baptist Community Services (BCS) to assist these two organisations to continue providing services to disadvantaged people in the Marrickville LGA. more...
15 October
Marrickville Festival is full of flavour
A range of delicious food and market stalls will line Marrickville and Illawarra Roads on Sunday 21 October for the Marrickville Festival. A huge variety of international cuisine will be on offer throughout the day. more...
12 October
Poster girl for the Marrickville Festival
Mayor of Marrickville Councillor Victor Macri yesterday presented the winner of this year's Marrickville Kid competition, eight year old Maia Oranea Stratos, with the official 2012 Marrickville Festival poster. more...
12 October
Battle of the Bands at Marrickville Festival's The Break
Up and coming local musicians will battle it out in a competition on The Break Stage as part of this year's mega Marrickville Festival line up. more...
11 October
Marrickville business successfully prosecuted
Marrickville Council has successfully prosecuted a Marrickville business for failure to comply with food safety requirements. more...
10 October
Open Marrickville 2013 Grant Applications
Community groups, schools, local artists, cultural groups and the general public are invited to apply for funding to host cultural activities as part of Marrickville Council's Open Marrickville Festival, 20 - 30 June 2013. more...
9 October
Splash into Summer at Waterplay Park
The Waterplay Park at Steel Park has now reopened for the summer swimming season. Children can watch, experience, interact and be creative with a series of water features. more...
8 October
Let Marrickville Festival entertain you
Marrickville Festival's Main Stage will provide festival-goers with some of the best live acts from the local area and beyond. more...
5 October
Take the plunge with Sport-a-Month
Children and youth are invited to take the plunge and test their swimming skills at the Marrickville Youth RSL Swimming Club Night. This activity is part of Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month promotion for October. more...
4 October
Spin into The Green Living Centre
Cyclists will be in a spin this October with the addition of two new bike workshops at The Green Living Centre. "Cycling is not only a form of transport that's good for the environment, but a great way to have fun and improve your health and fitness too," Clr Marci said. more...
3 October
Marrickville Festival will be child's play
This year's Marrickville Festival will be a child-friendly festival, with more sfae and fun activities than ever before. Younger festival-goers will be treated to a Kids Play Park where children can enjoy the climbing wall and jumping castle. more...
28 September
Ride2Work Day, Newtown Style
The Green Living Centre will celebrate Ride2Work Day with a Bike Breakfast in Newtown. Ride2Work Day is Australia's largest bike riding event. more...
26 September
New Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Marrickville Council
At the Extraordinary Meeting of Council last night, Victor Macri (Ind) was elected Mayor of Marrickville and Emanuel Tsardoulias (ALP) as Deputy Mayor, following the recent local government elections. more...
24 September
Council supports Walk to Work Day
Marrickville Council is supporting National Walk to Work Day by holding a lunchtime walk on Friday 28 September 2012. The Day encourages organisations to support their employees to build regular walking into their daily routine. more...
21 September
Busking in Marrickville
Marrickville Council has prepared new guidelines for buskers in the Marrickville Local Government Area. The guidelines will foster better relations between buskers and business owners. more...
20 September
Art Month / MOST Information Night
Marrickville Council will host an Art Month Sydney / Marrickville Open Studio Trail (MOST) 2013 Information Night on Tuesday 25 September. more...
19 September
New Council is in strong financial position
The new Marrickville Council will be recognised with a traditional Aboriginal smoking ceremony before its inaugural meeting on Tuesday 25 September. . more...
18 September
Nominate and Vote in the 2012 Business Environment Awards
Nominations are now open for Marrickville Council's annual Environment Awards for businesses and organisations. This year, the public is also invited to vote in the inaugural People's Choice Award. more...
17 September
Children's Holiday Activities
Marrickville Council's Libraries will host Holiday Activities for children these September/October School Holidays. more...
14 September
New Councillors for Marrickville
Marrickville Council congratulates the successful candidates in the recent local council elections. more...
13 September
Teen Holiday Activities
Marrickville Council's Libraries will once again host a variety of activities to help keep teenagers entertained over the school holidays. more...
12 September
Successful Tree Day Planting
Marrickville Council held a successful National Tree Day planting at Marrickville Golf Course on Sunday 9 September 2012. A total of 38 participants planted 650 local natives over two-and-a-half hours. more...
11 September
Graffiti Removal Day
Marrickville Council will take part in Graffiti Removal Day, a state wide graffiti removal and prevention day, on Sunday 23 September. On Graffiti Removal Day the whole community can take part in cleaning up and removing graffiti vandalism in their local communities. more...
10 September
Gearing up for NSW Bike Week 2012
Marrickville locals are invited to join the Marrickville Family Fun Ride on Sunday 23 September along the scenic Cooks River to Brighton Beach as part of NSW Bike Week 2012. more...
6 September
History Week in Marrickville, 8 - 16 September
Marrickville Council's Library and History Serices will celebrate History Week 2012 with a series of events that celebrate the theme 'Threads'. This year's theme is of particular relevance for Marrickville, as the area was once a focal point for wool manufacture in New South Wales. more...
5 September
Marrickville Council gets an "A" for financial sustainability
An independent assessment of Council's financial capacity has found that Marrickville Council's financial performance, both current and projected,compares favourably when rated against a range of similar or 'peer' councils. more...
4 September
It's Adult Learners' Week
Marrickville Council's Library and History Services will mark Adult Learners' Week with a series of events that promote life-long learning. The theme this year is Digital literacy: Connecting and learning through technology. more...
3 September
Council supports Wear it Purple Day
Marrickville Council is supporting Wear It Purple Day on Friday 7 September. On Wear It Purple Day, people everywhere are asked to wear purple to help raise awareness of GLBTIQ youth at risk. more...
31 August
New initiatives for Marrickville seniors
Marrickville Council will implement four new initiatives to improve the lives of older people in the Marrickville area. more...
30 August
Water and Waste Workshops on Community Languages
Marrickville Council is holding a series of workshops in community languages on how residents can save water and reduce waste at home. more...
29 August
Free workshop for Learner Driver Supervisors
Marrickville Council is Helping Learner Driver Supervisors with a free workshop to assist parents and supervisors of novice drivers better understand the graduated licensing system. more...
28 August
Spring into Sustainability
This September, The Green Living Centre is blooming with workshops and Talk 'n' Tea sessions to help residents prepare for Spring. Spring is traditionally a time of 'cleaning out', so it is the perfect time to think about new ways to be more sustainable around the home and garden. more...
27 August
2013 Citizens of the Year nominations now open
Nominations are open for Marrickville Council's Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year Awards. The nominee should be an inspirational role model for the Marrickville community. more...
24 August
September Sport-a-Month is Basketball
Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month program gives local residents the chance to try their hand at a variety of sports at no cost. In September, the Sport-a-Month sport is basketball. more...
23 August
Healthy Ageing Talks
Marrickville Council's next Healthy Ageing Talks will be held on Wenesday 5 September. The Talks are part of the extensive range of services and social support programs for older people that are provided by Marrickville Council. more...
22 August
2012 Community Grants Program
Marrickville Council's Community Grants Program provides financial support to non-profit, community-based organisations for new projects that will benefit residents of the Marrickville Local Government Area. more...
21 August
Catch a Break at The Break competition
Young bands can catch a break by applying to play to 40,000 people at the 2012 Marrickville Festival, and winning the opportunity to perform on the main stage of the Newtown Festival. more...
16 August
History Week in Marrickville, 8 - 16 September
Marrickville Council's Library and History Services will celebrate History Week 2012 with a series of events that celebrate the theme, 'Thread'. more...
14 August
All aboard the Sustainable House Tour
Marrickville Council's Sustainable House Tour in late August, visiting various locations around Lewisham, is already fully booked with a waiting list of 25 people. more...
13 August
Children's Book Week
Marrickville Council's Library and History Services will celebrate the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA) Book Week with a series of events in late August. more...
10 August
Federal funding cuts threaten local infrastructure delivery
A backlog in local infrastructure renewal projects, including essential works on roads and footpaths, could be under threat due to a "substantial overestimation" in funding by the Federal Government. more...
10 August
Learn to solve cryptic crosswords
Learn Cryptic Crosswords solving skills at a two day workshop at Marrickville Library. more...
9 August
Improved Online Access to History Records
Marrickville Council Library and History Services has improved access to Council's historical records throuigh the online library catalogue. more...
8 August
Council to honour Betty Spears
Marrickville Council will rename the Tennyson Street Reserve in Dulwich Hill the Betty Spears Playground. The re-naming of Tennyson Street will provide recognition of her connection and contribution to the Marrickville area. more...
7 August
when i was a buoyant
Marrickville Council's Artist in Residence in July and August, Dr Josh Wodak, will exhibit the results of his residency at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery in late August. more...
6 August
2012 Marrickville Kid
Eight year old Maia Oranea Stratos of Marrickville is the 2012 Marrickville Kid. Maia will be the face of the 2012 Marrickville Festival. She will appear on all Marrickville Festival promotional materials, receive a mini-photo shoot and a printed photo. more...
1 August
Newtown Precinct MoU Signing
Marrickville Council's General Manager Ken Gainger, City of Sydney's CEO Monica Barone and representatives from the Newtown Precinct Association will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday 2 August at 11am in the foyer of the Dendy cinema. more...
1 August
Beat the Cold with The Green Living Centre
The Green Living Centre offers sustainable ways to beat the cold this month, as the popular Winter Warrmers Talk-n-Tea series continues. "The workshops share creative ideas on how to reuse and recycle everyday materials," Clr Hanna said. more...
31 July
Artist Opportunities
Marrickville Council has numerous opportunities for local artists. Applications are invited now for a range of programs for residents and practicing artists that encourage participation of arts and cultural activities at all stages of life. more...
30 July
Water Sensitive Urban Design Workshops
Marrickville Council's popular Water Sensitive Urban Design three part workshop is on again soon. "The WSUD workshops are highly popular with our residents for many reasons," Clr Hanna said. more...
27 July
Yoga in August
Strengthen the body, mind and spirit with a Yoga class as part of Council's Sport-a-Month promotion for August. Yoga improves health and well-being through many different techniques. more...
26 July
Council's Significant Collection
Marrickville Council Library & HIstory Services Local Studies Collection is of local and national historic significance, according to heritage specialists. more...
25 July
Seeking Art that tells the Story of Water
Local artists are invited to submit artworks to the Project WOW (Walking on Water) Water Festival. The Water Festival will take place on Thursday 13 September at Marrickville West Primary School and incorporate education, stories, arts and eco events. more...
24 July
Free Screenings of I Have a Dream
Marrickville Council will host free screenings of the new documentary I Have a Dream: The Making of a Mural at Newtown Dendy cinema throughout August. more...
23 July
2012 Inner West Small Business Expo
Marrickville Council is supporting the fourth Inner West Business Expo in August. The theme for the Expo 2012 will be 'Walking the Talk - Simple steps to making more money.' more...
20 July
2012 Independent Artists Grants
Marrickville Council has announced the recipientsof the 2012 Independent Artists Grants. The Grants encourage local emerging artists to maintain an independent arts practice, and suitable for applicants staging a Sydney Fringe Festival performance. more...
20 July
2012 Arts & Cultural Grants
Marrickville Council has announced the recipientsof the 2012 Marrickville Arts & Cultural Grants. "Council's Arts & Cultural Grants not only support our local artists, they also expand the artistic horizons of all our residents," Clr Hanna said. more...
19 July
Site preparation works begin soon for new Library
Marrickville Council this week unanimously approved the appointment of a contractor to undertake site works at the old Marrikville hospital site in preparation for the construction of Council's new library. more...
18 July
Infrastructure Renewal for Council
Marrickville Council will spend $1.8 million on community facilities upgrades and $1.2 million on footpaths and roads during this financial year, after a successful application to the NSW State Government Local Infrastructure Renewal Scheme (LIRS). more...
17 July
National Tree Day 2012
Marrickville Council is inviting residents to take part in revegetation planting at Marrickville Golf Course on Sunday 9 September from 2pm - 4.30pm. The revegetation planting will take place between the 4th hole and the 5th tee to mark National Tree Day. more...
16 July
2012 Spring Garden Competition now open
Nominations for Marrickville Council's Spring Garden Competition are now open. The annual competition us for residents and businesses, beginner gardeners and professional horticulturalists, courtyard garden and large backyards. more...
10 July
Artseat gets some 'Local Colour'
New work by local inner west artist Ali Noble will be installed at the Newtown Artseat later this week. Ali Noble's art practice is characterised by the use of hi-fluorescent colours in bold abstract configurations. more...
9 July
Manage Graffiti on Your Property
Marrickville Council's popular free one hour workshop, Graffiti Proofing Your Property, is on again on Saturday 21 July. The workshop provides home owners, renters and business owners with a number of options to deter, manage and remove graffiti from their property. more...
6 July
Social Enterprise will benefit local community
Marrickville Council will call for Expressions of Interest for a social enterprise to operate a mobile van to provide refreshments to users of Steel Park in Marrickville South. more...
5 July
2012 Sustainability Grant recipients announced
Marrickville Council has announced the recipients of the 2012 Groundwork Sustainability Grants, for projects that contribute to sustainability in the Marrickville local government area. more...
4 July
Fanny Durack Centenary Celebration Picnic Day
Marrickville Council will celebrate the amazing achievements of local woman Fanny Durack at a free Picnic Day in July at historic Petersham Park. The Picnic Day will be held on Sunday 15 July from 11.30am. more...
2 July
Marrickville – Your History
Council's Library and History Services (LHS) will present a series of History events in July, exploring topics such as the history of Travelling Picture Shows and early cinemas in the district, the age of brickmaking in Marrickville, and objects in the Local History Collections. more...
28 June
Improve your tennis this month with Sport-a-Month
Council's popular Sport-a-Month program will feature tennis this July – just in time for Wimbledon. The free group coaching lessons will be provided by Four Seasons Tennis School and will include one free group lesson for adults, and two free group lessons for children. more...
27 June
Warm to Winter at the Green Living Centre
The Green Living Centre continues its Winter Warmers Talk'n'Tea series during July that will engage the local community on the topic of energy minimisation. more...
26 June
School Holiday Activities
Marrickville Council's Marrickville Library and History Services has an extensive program of activities that will help keep children and teens entertained through the school holiday period. more...
20 June
NAIDOC Week in Marrickville
Marrickville Council will celebrate NAIDOC Week (1-8 July 2012) with a series of events for all ages. It is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to join together to recognise the valuable contribution Aboriginal people make to our national identity. more...
19 June
Expansion of Fridge Buyback scheme
The successful Fridge Buyback scheme has expanded to include upright freezers. The expansion of the scheme means Fridge Buyback will save Marrickville residents even more on electricity bills. more...
18 June
First Living Lane
Council's first Living Lane will be unveiled by the Mayor of Marrickville on Sunday 24 June. At the opening Councillor Morris Hanna will officially hand over the consent stating that the Wilford Lane communal garden is under the stewardship of the Wilford L.A.N.E. Project. more...
15 June
Welcome to Open Marrickville
The inaugural Open Marrickville festival will see the Marrickville community connect with and learn about their individual cultures, and to share and celebrate these cultures with friends, family and the broader community. more...
13 June
Open Marrickville 23 June – 1 July
Marrickville Council's first Open Marrickville festival will unlock the talents and creativity of local communities and celebrate our many and varied cultures. more...
13 June
Refugee Week in Marrickville
Refugee Week will be celebrated nationally from Sunday 17 June to Saturday 23 June, to coincide with World Refugee Day (June 20). Marrickville Council will support Refugee Week 2012 with a day of activities that reflect the 2012 theme, Restoring Hope. more...
8 June
Wanted: Portrait subjects
Josh Wodak, Marrickville Council's Artist In Residence in July and August, is seeking twelve portrait subjects for his upcoming exhibition at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery. more...
7 June
Marrickville Speaks
Marrickville Council Library and History Services will celebrate the National Year of Reading with Marrickville Speaks. Marrickville Speaks is a series of talks by authors and historians. more...
6 June
Business Association Awards
The Marrickville Business Association supported by Marrickville Council is presenting the inaugural Excellence in Business Awards on Friday 15 June. more...
5 June
Sustainable Streets Pilot Program
Marrickville Council has launched a Sustainable Streets Pilot Program that will provide clear guidance and support to potential verge gardeners. more...
4 June
Chrissie Cotter Gallery in June
Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery will offer two unique exhibitions during June. more...
1 June
Residents turn out in force for GreenWay debate
Over 70 inner west residents attended yesterday's GreenWay debate at State Parliament. The much anticipated debate dealt with the NSW Government decision to axe the project. more...
31 May
Warm to Winter at the Green Living Centre
Warm to winter with a variety of workshops at the Green Living Centre in June, including a morning of eco-craft activities to mark World Environment Day. more...
31 May
Try Badminton this June
Make a racquet this June with free come-and-try badminton sessions as part of Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month promotion. Dulwich Hill Badminton Club will hold two free sessions for the month of June. more...
30 May
Seeking the new Marrickville Kid
Marrickville Council is searching for the new Marrickville Kid who will become the face of Marrickville Festival on Sunday 21 October 2012. The 2012 Marrickville Kid will feature on all Marrickville Festival promotional materials and receive a mini-photo shoot. more...
29 May
Arts workers invited to assist Council
Marrickville Council is seeking expressions of interest from artists and arts workers for the Artist Advisory Pool. The AAP assists and advises Council for the Artist Residency Program, the Arts and Cultural Grants, and the Chrissie Cotter Gallery program of exhibitions. more...
28 May
Residents urged to attend GreenWay debate
GreenWay Mayors are urging inner west residents to attend the GreenWay debate at State Parliament on Thursday afternoon.The State Government decision to defer the GreenWay will be debated by the NSW Parliament at 4.30pm on Thursday 31 May. more...
25 May
New Marrickville Library consultant team announced
Marrickville Council has announced that the successful consultant team for the former Marrickville Hospital site project is BVN architects ('Concept Blue'). more...
24 May
Author Talk at Marrickville Library
Marrickville Council Library will host an Author Talk by Rosamund Burton on Tuesday 5 June 2012 at 6.30pm. Rosamund Burton will give a free talk about her book Castles, Follies and Four-Leaf Clovers. more...
21 May
GreenWay debate soon in NSW Parliament
The State Government decision to defer the GreenWay will be debated by the NSW Parliament on Thursday 31 May. GreenWay Mayors are urging local Inner West residents to attend the 4.30pm debate. more...
16 May
Marrickville Council supports MS Campaign
Marrickville Council voted unanimously last night to support the Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign. Council will donate $1,000 that will go towards preventing and treating the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. more...
14 May
Library Book Sale
Bargain hunting book, CD and DVD lovers will once again descend upon Marrickville Town Hall this month for the popular biannual Marrickville Library Book Sale. more...
11 May
Walk to School Day
Marrickville Council is encouraging primary school students, and their parents and careers, to walk to school on Friday 18 May 2012 for this year's Walk to School Day. more...
10 May
National Simultaneous Storytime
Marrickville Council Library and History Services will once again participate in National Simultaneous Storytime at 11am on Wednesday 23 May 2012. This year's picture book is The Very Cranky Bear by Nick Bland. more...
9 May
Successful Sustainability
Marrickville Council's target sustainability @ Marrickville environmental program specifically for local businesses has been hailed a success by the NSW Government's Environmental Trust. more...
8 May
Your Legal Rights
Marrickville Council's Library and History Services will hold free talks in May for Law Week. the talks on basic consumer rights will be presented in English and Marrickville's community languages. more...
7 May
Free Healthy Ageing Talk
Marrickville Council's next free Healthy Ageing will deal with accomodation options for retirement, and the common and often misunderstood condition of tinnitus. more...
4 May
High Rise Farming
The finer points of 'Window Farming' will be discussed at a Green Living Centre Talk'n'Tea Session on Thursday 24 May from 6pm - 7.30pm. more...
3 May
Grants for Council Recreational Facilities
Marrickville Council recreational facilities received a boost in the latest round of State Government Community Buiding Partnership Program grants. more...
2 May
Free HSC seminars for students
Marrickville Council Library and History Services will host free HSC Seminars soon that will benefit stressed students and help them prepare for the HSC exams in October. more...
1 May
Marrickville Chemical CleanOut and e-Waste Drop Off Day
One of Sydney's original and most popular Household Chemical CleanOut and e-Waste Drop Off Days will take place again on Saturday 12 May from 9am - 3.30pm. more...
27 April
Old Town Hall restoration wins Marrickville Medal
A "great example of conservation" - the Greek Atlas League's restoration of the Old Marrickville Town Hall in Illawarra Road - has won the 2012 Marrickville Medal. more...
26 April
New Art for Artseat
New work by Andrew May, award winning painter, culptor and photographer, was installed at the Newtown Artseat on Friday 20 April. Angel Photography Series 1998 - 2012 features the image of an angel wandering inside an abandoned industrial landscape. more...
24 April
Marrickville's Recreation Needs revealed
Following public exhibition and feedback, Council now has a Recreation Needs Research: Strategic Directions for Marrickville report. The recommendations will form the basis of a new Recreation Strategy for Marrickville. more...
23 April
New name, look and horizons for Watershed
Newtown's sustainability resource centre, The Watershed, has been given a new look and a new name: the Green Living Centre. Signage with the centre's updated title and branding has been installed on the shopfront. more...
23 April
Sport-a-Month in May - Women's Fitness
Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month promotion for May provides a month of unlimited gym access for all local women. more...
20 April
Chrissie Cotter Gallery in May
Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery will feature four photographic exhibitions this May. more...
19 April
Workshops at The Green Living Centre
Newtown's sustainable education centre, now known as The Green Living Centre continues to deliver a variety of workshops offering practical tips for sustainable living. more...
18 April
Vote Now in Marrickville Medal People's Choice Award
There's still time to vote in the People's Choice Award in Marrickville Council's Marrickville Medal for Built Conservation. Online voting is open until 5pm Tuesday 24 April. more...
13 April
Applications for Grants open soon
Applications open soon for Marrickville Council's Arts and Cultural Grants, Independent Artists Grants, Community and ClubGRANTS, and Sustainability Small Grants. more...
12 April
Newtown Jets are Good Sports
Marrickville's Sporting Clubs, such as the Newtown Jets, are becoming healthier, more viable and family friendly thanks to the Australian Drug Foundation's Good Sports Program. more...
11 April
Community Meetings to discuss outdoor exercise and games equipment
Marrickville Council will hold community meetings next week to address any views and questions regarding Council's proposal to install outdoor exercise equipment at Camperdown Oval and outdoor ping-pong tables within Camperdown Memorial Rest Park. more...
10 April
Free to all - all year round
Marrickville Council's Library and History Services provides its valuable services free to everyone - whether they are residents or non-residents - in four separate locations. more...
5 April
Cycle into April Sport-a-Month
The whole family can cycle along the scenic Cooks River as part of Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month promotion for April. more...
4 April
Sustainable Design for Homeowners and Developers
Marrickville homeowners and developers can learn more about Marrickville Council's development application (DA) process, and the improtance of sustainable design, at a free information night on Monday 30 April from 6pm - 8pm. more...
3 April
Chrissie Cotter Gallery in April
Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery offers four unique exhibitions during April. more...
30 March
No Plans to Outsource Waste Services
Marrickville Council has moved to counter reports that it is planning on outsourcing its waste services. more...
30 March
Innovation & Invention to Celebrate Heritage
Marrickville Library is offering a range of free events as part of the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival with the theme Amazing Stories: Innovation and Invention. A series of talks, displays and workshops will look at Marrickville's rich past. more...
29 March
Youth Week at Marrickville Library
Marrickville Library is offering a number of activities to celebrate Youth Week 2012, during the April school holidays. more...
28 March
Bands to Break onto the stage
Break out to the music when inner west bands take to the stage at Marrickville Council's free live music event, The Break on Sunday 15 April at Tillman Park Tempe. more...
27 March
Youth Week 2012 in Marrickville
Marrickville's young citizens are encouraged to imagine, create and inspire during National Youth Week 2012, with a huge variety of events and activities from 15 - 27 April 2012. more...
23 March
Marrickville Council History Forum
Marrickville Council's Library and History Services will host a History Forum in April. The Forum will be the first in a series of events to mark the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival. more...
21 March
Lights Off and Pedal for Earth Hour
Switch off your lights or take part in The Watershed's activities for Earth Hour 2012, from 8.30pm on Saturday 31 March 2012. The Watershed in partnership with Climate Action Newtown will present a pedal-powered film screening of Carbon Nation. more...
20 March
Marrickville Metro Expansion Approved
The Mayor of Marrickville Council says he is disappointed that the NSW Planning and Assessment Commission (PAC) has approved the proposed expansion of the Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre. more...
19 March
Local Musicians to Catch a Break
Marrickville's musicians have a chance to break into the music industry, by performing at a free live music event, The Break in Sunday 15 April at Tillman Park Tempe. more...
15 March
Upgrades to Henson Park Kicks Off the Season
Upgrades at Henson Park, including the installation of a new electronic scoreboard, as well as improvements to the grandstand and facilities, have recently been completed. The Henson Park Upgrades will be officially launched on Saturday 24 March from 2.45pm. more...
14 March
Launch of 'Bringing the Library to You'
Her Excellency the Governor of NSW Marie Bashir will attend the launch of 'Bringing the Library to You', a state-wide project being led by Marrickville Council that will promote and raise awareness of Home Library Services to some of the most vulnerable people in NSW. more...
13 March
Upcycling at The Watershed
The Watershed is asking residents to take something that could be waste and turn it into a better quality item, with a new series of Upcycling Workshops. more...
12 March
Aboriginal Design features in Seating for Kendrick Park
Marrickville Council and the Marrickville Aboriginal Consultative Committee have created a new seating platform at Kendrick Park which reflects Aboriginal culture and design. more...
8 March
Marrickville Libraries offer Free Wifi
Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Stanmore and St Peters libraries offer free access to Wifi for all library members. Mayor of Marrickville Clr Morris Hanna said increasing wireless access will be of benefit to many of Council's library users. more...
7 March
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Artist Opportunities
Applications are now open for Marrickville Council's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Arts Studio Program. The Program provides support to Aboriginal artists and crafts people living or contributing to Marrickville's art and cultural life. more...
6 March
Get Involved in Seniors Week 2012
Marrickville's older people are encouraged to get involved with a number of activities to celebrate Seniors Week 2012. Enjoy a Seniors Luncheon or Health and Wellbeing Expo. more...
2 March
Chrissie Cotter Gallery in March
Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery offers a diverse range of exhibitions in March. more...
29 February
GLBTIQ Panel Discussion and Open Forum
Marrickville Council will host a GLBTIQ Panel Discussion and Open Forum in March that will assist Council in planning for the GLBTIQ community over the next 12 months. more...
28 February
Bairro Portugues Showcase
The 10th annual Bairro Portugues Petersham Food and Wine Fair will showcase the Portuguese and Brazilian performers that have made this event a success. The Fair will be held on Sunday 11 March from 10am - 6pm along Audley and Fisher Streets. more...
27 February
Ladies' Lounge to Celebrate International Women's Day
Marrickville women are invited to snap up a bargain, take a load off and enjoy the entertainment at a pop-up Ladies' Lounge to celebrate International Women's Day. The Ladies' Lounge will be held at Petersham Town Hall on Thursday 8 March from 4pm - 7pm. more...
24 February
Kick into AFL
Children can kick a goal this March, with the chance to try AFL as part of Marrickvilel Council's frree Sport-a-Month promotion. The Newtown Swans Junior Australian Rules Football Club is offering four sessions for girls and boys 5 - 15 years of age. more...
23 February
Have Your Say on the proposed Special Rate Variation
Marrickville Council is seeking community comment on the proposed Special Rate Variation (SRv) for the New Marrickville Library at a Have a Say Day on Sunday 4 March at Marrickville Library from 1pm - 4pm. more...
22 February
Marrickville most improved for DA processing times
Marrickville Council has been recognised for making the greatest improvement of any metropolitan council to its Development Application processing times. more...
21 February
Graffiti Proofing Your Property
Home owners, renters and business owners are invited to attend Marrickville Council's free workshop on Graffiti Proofing Your Property. The workshop will explore options for graffiti proofing properties and graffiti removal demonstrations. more...
20 February
Petersham Celebrates 10 Years of Bairro Portugues
Bairro Portugues Petersham Food and Wine Fair will be celebrating its 10th anniversary on Sunday 11 March from 11.00am - 4.00pm. The annual event has been showcasing Portuguese culture, entertainment and cuisine since 2003. more...
17 February
Works from Council's Artist in Residence
Marrickville Council's current Artist in Residence, Ludovica Gioscia, will be presenting a new body of work created during her residency. Ludovica has continued to investigate the cycle of destruction perpetuated by consumerism. more...
14 February
Water Sensitive Urban Design for Your Property
Marrickville residents can learn how to apply water sensitive urban design (WSUD) to their property througha series of free workshops hosted by Marrickville Council. more...
10 February
Petition to Rally GreenWay Supporters
A petition containing 10,500 signatures calling for the State Government to 'Build the GreenWay' is to be presented duringa public rally at NSW Parliament House. more...
9 February
Everyone invited to Have Their Say on the proposed SRV
Marrickville Council is seeking community comment on the proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) that will provide funds for the New Marrickville Library. Surveys in five community languages are now available. more...
8 February
Wrapped Around Newtown Art Seat
A new series of artworks are now wrapped around Marrickville Council's unique gallery space, Newtown Art Seat in Newtown Town Square. The works focus on the limits of flesh and explore its synthetic extensions. more...
6 February
Step into February
Marrickville residents can step into February by participating in the Walking Challenge, a lunchtime walk or joining a Heart Foundation walking Group, as part of Council's Sport-a-Month promotion. more...
3 February
Speak Out for Older People
Marrickville Council is calling for nominations from residents who wish to participate in the Marrickville Seniors Reference Group. more...
2 February
Marrickville Library launches National Year of Reading
Marrickville Library will host a local launch of the 2012 National Year of Reading on Friday 17 February with prominent local authors, Gabrielle Carey and Nadia Wheatley, who will speak about the books that have inspired them and how reading has enriched their lives. more...
1 February
Have Your Say on the proposed Special Rate Variation
Marrickville Council is seeking community comment on the proposed Special Rate Variation (SRV) that will provide funds for the New Marrickville Library. more...
31 January
Marrickville Council awarded Graffiti Hotspot grant
Marrickville Council has received a $218,300 grant from the Department of Attorney General & Justice (DAGJ) Graffiti Hotspot Crime Prevention Program. more...
30 January
Healthy Ageing Talks in February
A series of Healthy Ageing Talks for older people will be held at Marrickville Library throughout February. Mayor of Marickville Clr Hanna said Council's Healthy Ageing Talks offer our older residents expert advice on a variety of topics. more...
27 January
Register for Clean Up Australia Day
Marrickville residents can help beautify their street, park or playground by pulling on their gloves and grabbing a bag for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 4 March 2012. more...
26 January
Marrickville Council's Citizens of the Year
Aunty Esther Carroll and Heather Dunn are Marrickville Council's 2012 Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year. more...
25 January
New collections at Marrickville Library
Marrickville Library and History Services is launching two new collections at Marrickville Library in February. The Graphic Novels for Adults and GLBTI collections will be launched at a morning tea on Tuesday 14 February. more...
23 January
The Watershed offers a Step towards Sustainability
Take a step towards living more sustainably this year, with a little help from The Watershed. The Watershed offers a number of workshops and Talk 'n' Tea sessions. more...
20 January
'Make Your Mark' at Marrickville's Australia Day
Stand out from the crowd at Marrickville Council's Australia Day celebrations by taking part in the Make Your Mark Outfit Competition. more...
19 January
Capture History in a Snapshot
Local photographers are invited to creatively capture Marrickville's built environment in a single fram and potentially snap up a prize in the 2012 Marrickville Urban Photography Competition. more...
18 January
Road Safety in late January
Marrickville Council is urging residents to avoid double demerits this 2012 Australia Day period. Double demerits will be in force from Wednesday 25 January to Sunday 29 January 2012. more...
17 January
Marrickville Council's 'Connected' seniors
Marrickville Council seniors are being offered computer and social media skills that will improve their social connectedness and enhance their health and wellbeing. more...
16 January
A "Special" MC at this year's Australia Day celebrations
Marrickville Council's Australia Day celebrations will this year feature special guest MC Johnny Castrati. more...
16 January
Australia Day a Treat for All Ages
Kids, teenagers and the whole family wil be entertained by the range of free rides and activities availabl at Marrickville Council's Australia Day celebrations on Thursday 26 January 2012. more...
11 January
Council announces 2012 Artists in Residence
Marrickville Council has announced the 2012 Artist Residency Program. The program provides accomodation to an artist or group of artists for up to a month to create their own works. more...
9 January
Live Music Mix to Celebrate Australia Day
Marrickville Council's Australia Day celebrations offer a vibrant mix of live music as well as a host of kids' activties on Thursday 26 January 2012 from 3pm - 9pm at Enmore Park in Enmore. more...
5 January
Splash into January with Sport-a-Month
Marrickville residents can try Aquaerobics at the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre and AquaFit at the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre as part of Council's Sport-a-Month promotion for January. more...
4 January
Library School Holiday Activities in January
There are a variety of activities at Marrickville Council's libraries to keep the kids entertained over the school holidays. more...