Media Releases 2009

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23 Nov

Older Australians are more vulnerable to legal upsets, according to the NSW Public Trustee. When faced with a legal issue many seniors can feel overwhelmed and lacking the financial, emotional or intellectual strength to solve the problem. more

20 Nov

Mayor of Marrickville Councillor Sam Iskandar will reconvene the Cooks River Mayors Regional Meeting in late November. The meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the future management of the River and its catchment and celebrate the achievements made this year through the Cooks River Foreshore Working Group. more

19 Nov

Marrickville Council this week approved the installation of a $200,000 solar array at the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, making the development the most ecologically sustainable aquatic centre in Australia. more

19 Nov

Tom Foster Community Care has passed with flying colours a new law designed to protect vulnerable people in our community, including older persons and people who have weakened immune systems. more

18 Nov

Ordinary people doing extraordinary things will be recognised and rewarded at Marrickville Council's Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year Awards. more

13 Nov

Marrickville Council's successful Rainwater Tank Incentive Scheme will be expanded to target people on low incomes, those that live in multi-unit dwellings (MUDs), and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.  more

11 Nov

Last night Marrickville Council approved up to $3.1 million in improvements to Mackey Park in Marrickville. Earlier ths year Council received $2.265 million in Federal Government funding to enhance the sports facilities as part of the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan. more

2 Nov

Marrickville Council is spearheading a call to fix a serious flaw in the Federal Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).  more

2 Nov

One hundred historical and contemporary photographs of the Marrickville Road - Illawarra Road - Victoria Road area will be on display at the Back to Marrickville Road exhibition on Saturday 14 November at Alex Trevallion Plaza. more

2 Nov

A Yoga devotees are passionate about the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of Yoga. Anyone who has always menat to try yoga but has yet to explore this popular discipline can take advantage of Marrickville Council's November Sport-a-Month promotion.  more

2 Nov

A desexed cat is a happier, healthier, sasfer cat. And microchipping gives cat owners peace of mind. Marrickville COuncil is encouraging cat owners to get their feline friend desexed and microchipped between 16 - 27 November 2009 as part of Operation Cat. more

30 oct

Women's imaginative thoughts and desires are celebrated in Dreams, on show at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery from 5 - 29 November 2009. more

27 oct

Dance, play, eat and join the celebrations when members of the Pacific Islander community come together to celebrate at the Pacific Unity Festival. More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the festivities from 8am-5pm on Saturday 7 November at Tempe Reserve, Tempe.  more

21 oct

Mr Ken Gainger has been appointed to the position of General Manager of Marrickville Council.. Mr Gainger is currently the General Manager of Ashfield Council and has held that position since January 2006. more

21 oct

Bargain hunting book lovers will once again descend upon Marrickville Town Hall for the popular biannual Marrickville Library book sale. The sale takes place over two days - Wednesday 4 November from 10.00am - 4.00pm, and Thursday 5 November, 10.00am - 7.00pm. more

15 oct

The gradual changes in a person's life, like the ebb and flow of the seasons, will be represented in a group exhibition at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 21 October. more

12 oct

As part of Anti-Poverty Week, Marrickville Council will offer a Council owned cottage to a community housing organisation to provide an affordable housing opportunity for one or more Marrickville low income residents.  more

9 oct

The home grown food movement is sweeping Sydney. People from all walks of life are showing increasing interest in growing food. Many established gardens and chook yards are already providing their owners with bountiful supply. more

9 oct

Poets and no doubt philosophers too will gather at Marrickville Library for a Multicultural Poetry Reading next month. Poets will present and read their own work, in their own language and in English. The theme this year is 'My Place in the Universe.'  more

8 Oct

Marrickville Council and Marrickville Chamber of Commerce will sign the Service Agreement for the Urban Centres Program on Friday 9 October 2009 at 1.00pm. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) will see joint funding for the development of business in Marrickville, and is part of the Urban Centres Program that replaced the Main Street Program on the 1 July 2009. more

7 Oct

Marrickville children will be safely strapped in

Marrickville Council is providing a free car restraint safety check to parents and carers on Wednesday 21 October as part of the Local Government Road Safety Program. It's estimated that over three-quarters of all child seats could be fitted incorrectly. As well, many children are using car restraints and seats that are not suited to their age and size. more

30 Sept

No Interest Loans Scheme launch

MTC Work Solutions, in partnership with Marrickville Council, will launch an important initiative to assist low income households access energy and water efficient white goods as well as other essential items such as furniture, medical appliances and household necessities. more

30 Sept

Recognising sustainability in business

Sustainable business practice will be recognised and rewarded at Marrickville Council's 2009 Environment Awards. Nominations are now open for local businesses and organisations that have shown leadership in
environmental initiatives. more

24 Sept

Take part in Anti Poverty Week

Marrickville Council is encouraging residents to take a stand against poverty this Anti-Poverty Week, 11-18 October 2009. Marrickville Council will raise awareness of local, national and global poverty through a number of local activities. more

23 sept

Marrickville Mayor and Deputy Mayor announced

At an Extraordinary Meeting of Council last night, Sam Iskandar (ALP) was elected Mayor of Marrickville and Fiona Byrne (Greens) Deputy Mayor. Clr Sam Iskandar was re-elected for his second term as Marrickville Council's Mayor. This will also be Clr Byrne's second term as Deputy Mayor. more

21 sept

Marrickville Street Festival on this weekend

More than 50,000 people are expected to celebrate Marrickville's cultural diversity at Marrickville Council's Street Festival this Sunday 27 September. A true 'feast for the senses', the Street Festival will feature live entertainment, cultural performances, international food, arts and crafts, displays, and over 100 stalls. more

18sept

October school holiday activities at the Libraries

Marrickville Council Libraries will provide a range of exciting free activities during the October school holidays. more

18 sept

Pedal to Marrickville Street Festival and win

Marrickville Council is supporting 2009 NSW Bike Week (26 September - 4 October) by encouraging residents to leave their cars at home and hop on a bike instead. By pedalling to the Marrickville Street Festival on Sunday 27 September, cyclists could win one of five $100 gift vouchers from King Street Cyclery. more

17 sept

Walk your way to good health

Marrickville Council is encouraging residents and local businesses to participate in Walk to Work Day on Friday 2 October 2009. Now in its seventh year, National Walk to Work Day is an annual event that sees Australians walk part or all of the way to work, for better health and cleaner air. more

17 sept

Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre contract signing

The contract signing for the construction of the new Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre (AKAC) will take place at Marrickville Council on Monday 21 September at 9.45am. Members of the media are invited to attend. more

17 sept

Have your say on Petersham Pool plans

Marrickville Council is inviting citizens to have their say on the proposed refurbishment of the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre. more

16 sept

Play more, stress less

Adolescence is one of the most stressful periods in a person's life. more

14 sept

A sustainable caffeine hit

That morning takeaway coffee is contributing to the estimated 500 million disposable cups used in Australia each year - cups that are rarely recycled and can take up to 50 years to break down. more

14 sept

Go climb a rock

Experience all the benefits of rock climbing without leaving Sydney's inner west by taking advantage of Marrickville Council's free Sport-a-Month program. more

7 sept

Shoppers earn rewards while reducing waste

More than 2,300 Marrickville shoppers were rewarded for reducing waste during the Keep Australia Beautiful Week promotion sponsored by Marrickville Council's Bagbusters program and the Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre. more

7 sept

Students' artwork urges adults to avoid plastic bags

Ferncourt Vacation Care student Elspeth Attkins' creative message to remind shoppers to remember their reusable bags when they shop earned her first place in a 'Green Bag' design competition jointly sponsored by Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre and Marrickville Council's Bagbusters program. more

7 sept

East meets West at the Marrickville Street Festival

Enjoy live entertainment, kids' activities, multicultural cuisine and stalls at the Marrickville Street Festival on Marrickville and Illawarra Roads, Marrickville, on Sunday 27 September from 11am-5pm. more

7 sept

Council calling for interest to produce mural

Marrickville Council is currently calling for Expressions of Interest from local artists to produce a large mural artwork that will reflect the value of diversity in the Marrickville area, particularly the gay and lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) communities. more

1 sept

Applications open for Artist in Residency Program

Marrickville Council is calling on artists from the local area and across the nation to apply for the Local and National Artist Residency Program, which closes on Friday 11 September 2009. more

31 Aug

Take a flight of fancy

Mixed media artists will take audiences on a journey from the urban to the natural world in the exhibition Flight of Fancy, to be held at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Thursday 1 - Sunday 11 October 2009. more

31 Aug

Free workshop for learner driver supervisors

Parents and supervisors of learner drivers are invited to attend the free Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers workshop, which will provide practical advice on how to plan learner driving sessions, use the learner driver log book and give learners constructive feedback. more

31 Aug

Free child car restraint safety check

Parents and carers can check that their child car restraints are correctly fitted at Marrickville Council's free child restraint safety check, to be held at Debbie and Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre car park, Illawarra Road, Marrickville South, on Wednesday 21 October from 10am-2pm. more

28 Aug

Marrickville to host Employment Forum

Marrickville Council, MTC Work Solutions and Clearly Business Enterprise Centre will host an Employment Forum on Monday 7 September 2009 at Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, from 6pm-9pm, to discuss strategies to overcome the hardships created locally by the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). more

27 Aug

Funding agreement for The Watershed extended

The success of The Watershed Sustainability Resource Centre in Newtown has seen Marrickville Council and City of Sydney extend their joint funding agreement of the centre for a further five years. more

26 Aug

Free Healthy Ageing Talks

If you're interested in finding out how to maintain your health as you age, come along to Marrickville Council's free Healthy Ageing Talks in September and November. more

26 Aug

Are you a poet and you know it?

Marrickville Library is seeking up to 15 poets to present their work at a multilingual poetry reading on Friday 30 October from 6pm-8.30pm. more

25 Aug

Fanny Durack Pool opening early

Residents in the Marrickville area will enjoy an early start to the swimming season with the opening of the Fanny Durack Aquatic Centre in Petersham on Tuesday 1 September 2009. more

24 Aug

Mackey Park playground closed temporarily

The Mackey Park playground area will be closed temporarily following the discovery of a small piece of asbestos found during site inspection works for the proposed upgrade of Mackey Park. more

19 Aug

Arts and Cultural Grants recipients announced

Marrickville Council has given a boost to local arts and culture, with 12 projects to share in $45,000 of funding from Council's annual Arts and Cultural Grants program. The projects funded through the grants program range from street art projects to demonstrations of how wind instruments are made using unusual objects. more

19 Aug

Council to meet with soccer clubs and residents about Arlington Reserve proposal

Marrickville Council will organise a meeting between residents and sporting clubs regarding the proposed $1.3 million upgrade of Arlington Reserve in Dulwich Hill following an extended period of public consultation. more

13 Aug

Feast for the senses during the Marrickville Cultural Festival

This September, explore the exotic flavours of gypsy culture, vintage relics of Sydney, and indulge in a feast of international cuisine, film festivals, and contemporary arts during the 2009 Marrickville Cultural Festival. more

12 Aug

Work underway on new Enmore pool

Marrickville Council today commenced work on the construction of the exciting new $18 million redevelopment of the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre in Enmore Park, Enmore, which will provide the Marrickville community with a state-of-the art aquatic and leisure facility. more

7 Aug

Councils to cooperate for business growth

Marrickville and City of Sydney councils have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly support business development activities in Newtown so as to further improve its reputation as a business, learning and tourism hub of the inner west. more

27 July

Keeping it local for Local Government Week

Council will promote the importance of local government in the community through a number of events to mark Local Government Week 2009 from 3-9 August. This year's theme is 'Keeping It Local' and the week aims to inform the community about Council's day-to-day activities in areas such as water, parks, events, development and leisure. more

24 Jul

The art of nature

Artists Graham Chalcroft and Catherine Stuckings explore nature in their exhibition The First Cut, to be held at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Thursday 13 - Sunday 23 August. more

23 Jul

Save water and money with rainwater tank rebate

Marrickville Council's Rainwater Tank Incentive Scheme is helping residents to reuse and conserve our precious water resources while saving money at the same time. more

17 Jul

Greek language collection revitalised in Marrickville

Marrickville Library is currently breathing new life into its Greek into its Greek language collection by replacing old and outdated items with new and modern books. more

15 Jul

Funding boost to address crime in Marrickville

Marrickville Council will deliver an innovative program to address theft from motor vehicles in the area following $94,719 in State Government funding to augment Council's Safety in Marrickville (Crime Prevention) Plan 2008-2011. more

10 Jul

Upgrade to provide equal access to Newtown Town Hall

A proposed upgrade to Newtown Town Hall will help to make the venue more attractive for social events that cater for young families, disabled people or frail aged members of the community. more

9 Jul

Talented Tempe Teens

Artworks created by Indigenous students from Tempe High School and their mentors will be on display in the exhibition Talented Tempe Teens at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 29 July - Sunday 2 August 2009. more

8 Jul

New Enmore pool works set to commence

The Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre in Enmore Park, Enmore, will close on Sunday 12 July in preparation for the exciting $18 million redevelopment of the swimming complex. more

26 Jun

Off the edge at the Australian Ceramics Triennale

The diversity, creativity and talent of artists with a disability will be celebrated in the ceramics exhibition Off the Edge, to be held at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 8 to Saturday 18 July 2009. more

26 Jun

It's a small world at Sister Cities event

Marrickville Council's Sister Cities Committee will present a Sister Cities Multicultural Afternoon to celebrate National Sister Cities Day at the Cyprus Community Club, 28 Stanmore Road, Stanmore on Sunday 5 July from 2.30pm-5pm. more

24 Jun

Celebrating the contribution of Indigenous Australians to our community

Marrickville Council will celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Indigenous Australians with a series of events during NAIDOC Week from 5-12 July. more

23 Jun

Commitment to local programs and infrastructure continued in Budget

Marrickville Council's Annual Management Plan and Budget 2009-2013, which was adopted at last week's June meeting of Council and commences July 1, includes a diverse range of programs and capital spending that address the community's top priorities. more

18 Jun

Free school holiday fun

Come to one of Marrickville Council's four libraries these school holidays to experience a range of free and fun activities for young people. more

16 Jun

Training opportunities for local sports clubs

Sports training workshops to help local sports clubs develop their sports taping and administration skills will be held at the Debbie and Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre, 531 Illawarra Road, Marrickville South, in June and August 2009. more

12 Jun

Queen's Birthday Honours recipients congratulated

Marrickville Council has congratulated local citizens Michael Christodoulou, Gillian Calvert and Janice Carroll for their recognition in the Queen's Birthday Honours list this week. more

9 Jun

March for action on climate change

Marrickville Council is supporting the National Emergency Climate Rally, to be held on Saturday 13 June 2009, to demonstrate its concern about climate change and to call for strong action from the Federal Government in response to the issue. more

5 Jun

Recycle your e-waste and sump oil

Marrickville Council will host two free recycling events at Council's Works Depot, 15-17 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters on Saturday 4 July from 9am-3pm, where citizens can bring their e-waste and sump oil to be recycled free of charge. more

4 Jun

Discover Marrickville by bicycle

Discover the sights and sounds of the Marrickville local government area while getting fit, with two free cycling sessions to be held in June as part of Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month program. more

3 Jun

Celebrating Camões Day 

Marrickville Council will celebrate Portugal's national day, Camões Day, and the rich and vibrant cultural diversity of the Marrickville local government area with an evening of Portuguese entertainment at Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham on Thursday 11 June from 6.30pm-8.30pm. more

2 Jun

'Freedom from Fear' during Refugee Week

Marrickville Council will celebrate the valuable contribution refugees make to the community during Refugee Week from 14-20 June 2009. more

29 May

Marrickville Council concerned on proposed Lewisham development

Marrickville Council has expressed great concerns over the proposed McGill Street precinct development in Lewisham and has called on the State Government to seriously consider its potential negative impacts on the area. more

28 May

Festival Grants promote a creative Marrickville

Marrickville Council is currently calling for applications for funding under the Marrickville Cultural Festival Grants Program, with funding up to $5,000 available for suitable events that contribute to the diversity of the Marrickville area. more

26 May

Local fig trees inspire interactive art exhibition

Experimental artists 2203 Collective will present its exhibition Ficus Hillii: Let them live to nourish the neighbourhood at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 3 June - Sunday 14 June 2009. more

22 May

African rhythms in Marrickville

Local musicians will wow the crowd with their African rhythms at Marrickville Council's African Community Cultural Event, to be held at Petersham Town Hall, 107 Crystal Street, Petersham on Saturday 6 June 2009 from 6pm-8pm. more

22 May

Magic Yellow Bus' magical win

Marrickville Council's Magic Yellow Bus has shown its magical effect on the local community after it was recognised at the Out of School Hours Community Activities (OOSHCA) Network Awards on 15-17 May. more

22 May

Winter specials at The Watershed

The Watershed is offering half price worm farms and natural cleaning kits to anyone who attends one of its free winter workshops in June, July and August. more

21 May

Public artworks to be unveiled

Two public artworks commissioned by Marrickville Council will officially open in local parks in June as part of Council's Public Art Strategy. more

15 May

Free workshop for supervisors of learner drivers

Are you planning to teach your teenager how to drive? If so, come to Marrickville and Leichhardt Councils' free workshop, Helping Learner Drivers Become Safer Drivers, on Tuesday 2 June 2009 from 6.30pm-8.30pm. more

15 May

Safety in Marrickville Plan promotes community cooperation

Marrickville Council is calling for a whole-of-community effort in crime prevention, improving safety and addressing perceptions of crime in the Marrickville local area. more

14 May

Volunteer in the spirit of World Environment Day

Marrickville Council is encouraging residents to volunteer for local environmental initiatives in the spirit of World Environment Day on Friday 5 June 2009. more

7 May

Celebrating Marrickville's Arabic-speaking community

All members of the community are invited to attend Marrickville Council's Arabic-speaking Community Cultural Event, to be held at Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, on Saturday 23 May from 6pm-8.30pm. more

6 May

Register for Refugee Week soccer tournaments

Marrickville Council is calling for registrations for its annual Refugee Week soccer tournaments, which are a fun way for school students to celebrate the contribution refugees have made to the Marrickville local government area. more

4 May

$2.26 million announced for Mackey Park

Marrickville Council welcomed the recent announcement of $2.26 million in Federal Government funding for the refurbishment of Mackey Park, Marrickville. more

1 May

Feast of Italian music and dance

Feast on Italian music, dance and food at Marrickville Council's Italian Community Cultural Event, to be held at Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, on Sunday 17 May from 11.30am-2.30pm. more

30 Apr

Get loud for a good cause

Wear a loud shirt, tie or socks to Marrickville Library Service's Loud Shirt Day morning tea at Marrickville Library, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, on Friday 15 May 2009 from 11am and help to raise money for deaf children. more

30 Apr

Coming Back to art

Aboriginal artist Greg Weatherby makes his return to the Sydney art scene with Coming Back, an exhibition of paintings at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 13 May - Saturday 30 May 2009. more

23 Apr

Draft Budget continues strong level of local programs

Marrickville Council's Draft Annual Management Plan and Budget 2009-2013, which will go on public exhibition next week, continues Council's excellent level of programs and services despite the challenging economic climate. more

23 Apr

Clean out your chemicals

If you have unwanted household chemicals and want to dispose of them in a safe, environmentally friendly way, then bring them to Marrickville Council's free Household Chemical CleanOut at Council's Works Depot, 15-17 Unwins Bridge Road, St Peters, on Saturday 2 May 2009 from 9am-3.30pm. more

23 Apr

Bargain buys at library sale

If you're an avid reader, DVD collector or magazine fan, then come along to Marrickville Library Service's Book Sale at Marrickville Town Hall, 303 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, on Wednesday 6 May from 10am-4pm and Thursday 7 May from 10am-7pm. more...

17 Apr

Council's Jan Orton wins prestigious award

Marrickville Council's Manager Environmental Services, Jan Orton, has been named the inaugural Institute of Public Administration Australia's (IPAA) Public Sector Manager of the Year. more...

16 Apr

Review of the Marrickville Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP)

Marrickville Council is seeking community feedback for the review of the 2001 Marrickville Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP). more...

16 Apr

Crago Flour Mill wins Marrickville Medal

The Crago Flour Mill, located at 3 Gladstone Street, Newtown, has won Marrickville Council's prestigious Marrickville Medal. more...

16 Apr

Funding opportunities for arts, cultural and community groups

Marrickville Council is calling for applications from artists and non-profit community-based organisations for funding under its Arts and Cultural Grants program, Community Grants program and the Community Development Support Expenditure Scheme (CDSE) program. more...

10 Apr

Free day of family fun at SUSTAIN - Cooks River Eco Fest

Bring the whole family along to take part in fun activities and learn about sustainable living at Marrickville Council's SUSTAIN - Cooks River Eco Fest, to be held at Steel Park, Illawarra Road, Marrickville South, on Sunday 19 April from 11am-5pm. more...

7 Apr

Looking through the Glass Eye

Young photographers will showcase their work in the exhibition Glass Eye, to be held at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Friday 24 April - Sunday 3 May 2009. more...

6 Apr

A night of Greek music

Enjoy a concert of timeless Greek music at A Window to Tradition, to be held at Marrickville Town Hall on Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 April 2009 from 6.30pm-9pm. more...

2 Apr

Local projects receive $493,000 injection

Marrickville Council has welcomed $493,000 of Federal Government funding for Arlington Reserve in Dulwich Hill, Marrickville Town Hall and St Peters Town Hall, plus local playgrounds under the Regional and Local Community Infrastructure Program. more...

2 Apr

Double demerit points this Easter long weekend

Marrickville Council is urging residents to drive safely this Easter long weekend, with local police to enforce double demerit points from Thursday 9 - Monday 13 April 2009. more...

26 Mar

Eleven artists in Number Eight exhibition

The popular Stone Villa artists return to Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Friday 3 - Sunday 12 April 2009 with their exhibition Number Eight. more...

26 Mar

April school holiday activities

Children and teenagers have no reason to be bored these school holidays, with a range of exciting, free activities to be held at Marrickville Council's libraries and local sports fields. more...

26 Mar

Free HSC seminars for students

Students preparing for HSC exams can get a head start with Marrickville Library's free HSC seminars in May and June 2009. more...

26 Mar

Farmyard fun on Marrickville Main Street

Marrickville Main Street will be transformed into a farmyard on Saturday 4 April 2009, with a mobile animal and petting zoo at Alex Trevallion Plaza from 10.30am-12.30pm. more...

23 Mar

Celebrate sustainable living at free family event

Marrickville Council will host a free, family day of fun and entertainment where children and adults can also learn about sustainable living at SUSTAIN - Cooks River Eco Fest, at Steel Park, Illawarra Road, Marrickville South, on Sunday 19 April from 11am-4pm. more...

23 Mar

Go green with BagShare

Marrickville Council will officially launch its community BagShare program, which aims to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags in the Marrickville local government area, at Newtown's Franklins supermarket from 3.30pm on Thursday 2 April 2009. more...

20 Mar

Free child restraint safety check

Parents and carers can check that their child's car restraint is correctly fitted at Marrickville Council's free child restraint safety check at Steel Park carpark, Illawarra Road, Marrickville South, on Wednesday 8 April 2009 from 10am-1pm. more...

19 Mar

Turn off your lights for Earth Hour

Marrickville Council is encouraging residents, businesses and organisations to turn off the lights as part of Earth Hour on Saturday 28 March 2009 at 8.30pm. more...

13 Mar

Slow down this March and save lives

Marrickville Council is urging residents to obey speed limits as Operation RoadSafe is conducted throughout March. more...

9 Mar

Valuing our young people as part of Youth Week

Marrickville Council will celebrate the valuable role young people play in the community by holding a series of free events to mark Youth Week from Monday 23 March - Sunday 5 April 2009.  more...

9 Mar

Have your say in our sustainable water future

Marrickville Council and the Cooks River Sustainability Initiative are inviting citizens who live and work in Marrickville East's Eastern Channel East Subcatchment to have their say in a 40-year water plan.  more...

4 Mar

Improve your health with Seniors Exercise Program

Are you aged 55 years or over and want to improve your fitness? If so, Marrickville Council's Seniors Exercise Program can help you to get active in a safe, accessible and fun environment.  more...

4 Mar

New advisory service for Marrickville businesses

Marrickville Council and NSW Department of State and Regional Development are offering a free business advisory service for residents in the Marrickville area at the Marrickville Town Hall, every second Wednesday from 9.30am-4pm.  more...

2 Mar

Council takes extra precautionary measures at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre

Marrickville Council has stated that there is no evidence pointing to the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre at Enmore as a cause of people becoming ill from exposure to the cryptosporidiosis parasite.  more...

25 Feb

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art program opens

Marrickville Council is encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to apply for its Marrickville Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Studio Program, which promotes the ongoing growth of arts and culture.  more...

24 Feb

'Little Portugal' to come alive for food and wine fair

Marrickville Council's Bairro Português - Petersham Food and Wine Fair will be an unmissable event for the whole family with a bigger and better program of food, wine and entertainment.  more...

24 Feb

'Live Life' with Seniors Week 2009

Marrickville Council will celebrate the contribution of seniors in the community by hosting two free events to mark Seniors Week from 15-22 March 2009.  more...

17 Feb

Marrickville community mourns Les Saxby

The Marrickville community is mourning the loss of respected artist, performer and member of the Aboriginal community, Les Saxby, who passed away on 9 February 2009.  more...

17 Feb

Sport-a-Month supports local sports clubs

Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month program is fostering the development of local sporting clubs by encouraging residents to get active and learn more about clubs in the Marrickville local government area. more...

16 Feb

Nominations for Marrickville Medal now open

Nominations are now open for Marrickville Council's Marrickville Medal, which celebrates quality conservation and restoration work in the Marrickville local government area. more...

13 Feb

Marrickville Council to assist bushfire victims

Marrickville Council will make a substantial contribution to the 2009 Victorian Bushfire Fund to assist shattered Victorian communities in the recovery from the worst natural disaster in Australian history. more...

11 Feb

Winged Victory to be removed for repairs

Marrickville Council will remove the Winged Victory statue from the memorial near Marrickville Library so that restoration works can take place following concerns about the structural integrity of the monument. more...

9 Feb

Celebrating International Women's Day

Marrickville Council is inviting local women to participate in morning workshops and an evening celebration at the Debbie and Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre, 531 Illawarra Road, Marrickville, on Monday 9 March 2009 to celebrate International Women's Day. more...

9 Feb

Mysterious and macabre exhibition

Delve into the mysterious and the macabre at Lights Off, an exhibition of works by Petersham artist Beth Josey, to be held at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 4 March - Sunday 28 March 2009. more...

9 Feb

Community gives Council tick of approval

Residents in the Marrickville local government area are generally happy with Marrickville Council's performance, according to the results of Council's Community Survey 2008. more...

5 Feb

Drive safely around our schools

Marrickville Council is encouraging drivers to take extra care around schools, after students returned to school recently. According to RTA figures, more than 1,000 primary school aged children are injured or killed on NSW roads each year. more...

5 Feb

A delicious day of Portuguese food and wine

Marrickville Council's Bairro Português - Petersham Food and Wine Fair will be bigger and better than ever in 2009, with more entertainment, a greater variety of stalls and longer opening hours. more...

27 jan

Midnight Basketball a slam dunk for local youth

Registration for the Marrickville South Midnight Basketball tournament, which will be held from 13 February to 3 April 2009 is now open to 12- to 18-year-olds from the Marrickville local government area.  more...

26 jan

Marrickville's Citizens of the Year announced 

Marrickville Council would like to congratulate Holy Trinity Church reverend Father Dave Smith and Marrickville High School Pacific Islander Community Liaison Officer Una Afu, who were named Marrickville's Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year at Council's Australia Day Celebrations in Enmore Park on 26 January 2009. more...

20 jan

Have your say on Enmore Pool plans

Marrickville Council is inviting citizens to have their say on new design plans for the upgrade of the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre in Enmore Park, Enmore. more...

15 jan

Meet your local authors

Marrickville Library is giving citizens the chance to meet some of Marrickville's most accomplished authors on Friday 13 February 2009 to celebrate the end of the library's summer reading program Marrickville Reads.  more...

15 jan

Be entertained this Australia Day

Enjoy Australian- and Chinese-themed entertainment this Australia Day at Marrickville Council's free Australia Day Celebrations at Enmore Park on Monday 26 January 2009.  more...

13 jan

Score a goal with AFL umpiring

Do you want to get active, have fun and make new friends, and potentially earn some money in the process? If not, then why not give AFL umpiring a go?  more...

13 jan

Share your bags with Bagbusters

If you have unused green bags at home, donate them to Marrickville Council's community BagShare program, which aims to reduce the use of shopping bags in the Marrickville local government area.  more...

13 jan

A different sport for every month

If your New Year's resolution is to get active this year, then Marrickville Council's Sport-a-Month program is the perfect way to try out a different sport each month for free.  more...

13 jan

Mondo Marrickville

The world of Marrickville and beyond will be explored in the Mondo Marrickville exhibition, to be held at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 4 February - Friday 20 February 2009.  more...

6 jan

Celebrate the reopening of Tillman Park

Come and celebrate the reopening of Tillman Park in Tempe from 10am-1pm on Saturday 31 January and enjoy the improved playground facilities.  more...

6 jan

Clean up our community

Marrickville Council is seeking support from local residents, businesses and community groups to participate in the 2009 Clean Up Australia Day campaign. more...