| 19 August |
Marrickville Contemporary Art Prize back in 2008 |
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After a successful launch last year, the Marrickville Contemporary Art Prize is back in 2008 to showcase the work of one of Australia's largest and most vibrant artistic communities. more... |
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| 18 August |
It's never too late to learn |
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Marrickville Council will promote lifelong learning by holding a series of free events from 1-8 September as part of Adult Learners Week. more... |
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| 18 August |
Uncovering Marrickville's past for History Week |
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If you have ever wanted to find out more about Marrickville's rich history, be sure to join the events organised by Marrickville Council to celebrate History Week 2008. more... |
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| 18 August |
Film, music and more at Marrickville Cultural Festival |
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Events celebrating Marrickville's rich cultural traditions will be held across the local government area throughout September as part of the Marrickville Cultural Festival. more... |
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| 13 August |
Marrickville residents help turn recyled mobile phones into native trees |
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Marrickville residents have contributed to the planting of 100,000 native trees in degraded areas across Australia as part of the MobileMuster initiative. more... |
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| 13 August |
Looking for the inner west's best garden |
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Have you created a green oasis in Marrickville's dense, urban environment? If your garden is the pride of your home, then be sure to enter Marrickville Council's annual Spring Garden competition. more... |
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| 12 August |
Something for everyone at Marrickville Road Festival |
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Marrickville Road Festival will officially kick off the month-long Marrickville Cultural Festival with live entertainment, kids' activities, international food and colourful information stalls on Sunday 7 September. more... |
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| 8 August |
Be a voice in your community |
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The Marrickville Council Multicultural Committee (MCMC) addresses issues about Marrickville's diverse ethnic communities, and is now calling for nominations from individuals who would like to participate on the MCMC. more... |
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| 8 August |
Bilingual poets wanted |
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Marrickville Library Service is seeking up to 15 poets for a bilingual poetry reading, to be held at Marrickville Library on Thursday 16 October from 6pm-8pm. more... |
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| 30 July |
Have Your Say in a 40 Year Water Plan |
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Do you live or work in the Tennyson Street Subcatchment in Dulwich Hill? If so, you are invited to help build a neighbourhood vision for sustainable water management over the next 40 years. more... |
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| 29 July |
Report highlights pressures on NSW councils |
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Marrickville Council has noted the findings of the 2008 “The Financial Sustainability of NSW Councils” report, compiled by Fiscal Star Services, that demonstrates the difficult financial environment in which all NSW Councils operate. more... |
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| 25 July |
Spreading a little Harmony |
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Following the success of four exhibitions in Shanghai, China, the Harmony group will hold its first exhibition at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery in Camperdown from 6-17 August 2008. more... |
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| 25 July |
SSROC Community Sharps Disposal Service |
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Marrickville Council - in conjunction with the NSW Health Department and Southern Sydney Region of Councils (SSROC) - invites the community to the launch of the Community Sharps Disposal Service at Canterbury Council on Wednesday 13 August from 2-4pm. more... |
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| 14 July |
Celebrating Local Government Week |
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Local Government plays a vital role in everyone's day-to-day lives, whether it is by ensuring your health by collecting your garbage, ensuring your safety by maintaining roads and footpaths, or ensuring your wellbeing through a range of community programs and events. The ways Council plays a role in the community will be celebrated during Local Government Week from 28 July to 3 August. more... |
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| 10 July |
Council opposes becoming State Government tax collectors |
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Marrickville Council will strongly oppose recommendations in the Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal's (IPART) draft report, Review of State Taxation, which could see Local Government becomming tax collectors for the State Government. more... |
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| 10 July |
Feast of film, fashion, music, art and dance at Marrickville Cultural Festival 2008 |
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Film festivals, alternative and contemporary arts, dance and music will feature in the seconf annual Marrickville Cultural Festival, to be held throughout September 2008. more... |
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| 10 July |
Plant a tree for National Tree Day - 27 July |
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Marrickville Council invites the community to help support National Tree Day on Sunday 27 July by joining in a morning of tree and shrub planting at Tempe Reserve, Tempe, from 10am to 12pm. more... |
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| 7 July |
Join in the MOST artistic event of the year! |
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The inner west is renowned for its talented and diverse artistic community, and art lovers will have an amazing opportunity to see artists at work in their own studios as part of the Marrickville Open Studio Trail (MOST), to be held on saturday 26 July 2008 from 10am-4pm as part of the Sydney Biennale. more... |
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| 2 July |
New programs and benefits in 2008-09 Budget |
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Marrickville Council's Annual Management Plan and Budget 2008-2011, which was adopted last month and commences this week, includes a range of programs and services that benefit the local community. more... |
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| 1 July |
Exhibitions at Chrissie Cotter Gallery |
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Global warming and the impact of industrialisation will be examined at Global Meltdown Revisited, the next exhibition at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery, from Wednesday 16 July to 3 August 2008. more... |
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| 24 June |
Celebrating our sister cities at MarrickVision |
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Marrickville Council will celebrate its relationships with its eight sister cities at MarrickVision, a night of free entertainment at the Cyprus Community Club in Stanmore on Saturday 5 July, from 7-9pm. more... |
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| 24 June |
Exhibition explores shared longing and desires of art |
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Talented local artists Phillip Ricketson and Carolyn Cleak explore themes about the shared longings, desires and pure love of art in the next exhibition at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery - Swallowed My Muse & Washed Her Down With Turps. more... |
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| 20 June |
Enmore pool upgrade amended to address concerns |
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Marrickville Council supported a series of design changes to the proposed upgrade of the Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre at Enmore Park at its meeting on Tuesday night in response to community feedback about the impacts of the development. more... |
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| 19 June |
Local councils commit to holding Government accountable on pro-developer laws |
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The NSW Government's controversial pro-developer laws were passed in the Upper House on Wednesday with some minor concessions, following overwhelming opposition from Marrickville Council, other NSW councils and the community.more... |
| 17 June |
Have your say on 40-year water plan |
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Do you live in the Tennyson Street Subcatchment in Dulwich Hill? If so, you are invited to help
build a neighbourhood vision for a sustainable water future. more... |
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| 17 June |
Free school holiday fun at Marrickville libraries |
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Make the upcoming school holiday one for your kids to remember by booking them into one of the
free activities being held at Marrickville’s four Libraries in July. Fun activities include crazy arts, games, storytelling and much more. more... |
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| 6 June |
Free wireless internet access @ Marrickville Library |
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Citizens with wireless enabled laptops or PDAs will be able to access the internet for free thanks to
a new service, which will be officially launched by Mayor of Marrickville Dimitrios Thanos on
Monday 16 June at 4pm. more... |
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| 29 May |
Pro-developer laws will threaten heritage buildings |
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Local heritage buildings, such the Henson Park Hotel in Marrickville, could face demolition under
the State Government’s pro-developer laws. more... |
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| 21 May |
A new model for local business development |
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After a year of extensive planning and consultation, Marrickville Council has developed a new
model for its Main Street Program, which is now on public exhibition. more... |
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| 21 May |
Rushed planning changes need to be taken to the people |
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Marrickville Council will join many councils around the state to challenge the State Government to
put its new pro-developer laws to inner west residents for their verdict on what would be the
biggest changes to local planning laws in 30 years. more... |
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| 21 May |
Buy a bargain at Marrickville Library |
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If your are looking to fill up your bookshelf or add to your DVD and CD collection, don’t miss out on
Marrickville Library Service’s book sale at Marrickville Town Hall from Thursday 5 June to Friday 6
June. more... |
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| 21 May |
Middle East comes to Marrickville |
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Marrickville Council will celebrate its Arabic speaking community at Marrickville Town Hall on
Saturday 31 May from 6-8.30pm. more... |
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| 20 May |
Making the MOST of your artistic talents |
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Inner west studios and art spaces are invited to open their doors to the public and showcase their
work for exciting Marrickville Open Studio Trail (MOST), to be held on Saturday 26 July 2008 as
part of the 2008 Sydney Biennale. more... |
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| 20 May |
Have your say on draft Plan and Budget |
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Residents of the Marrickville local government area are invited to comment on Marrickville
Council’s draft Annual Management Plan and Budget 2008/11, which is on public exhibition until
Wednesday 4 June 2008. more... |
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| 13 May |
Free household chemical CleanOut Day |
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Marrickville Council and the Department Of Environment and Conservation (NSW) are calling on
local residents to help protect the environment while making their homes safer by participating in
household chemical CleanOut Day on Saturday 17 May 2008, from 9am-3:30pm. more... |
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| 13 May |
Poignant portrait of life in Palestine |
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The day-to-day life of ordinary people living in the occupied territories of Palestine will feature in a
stunning and intimate photographic exhibition – Dreams of Home – at the Chrissie Cotter Gallery in
Camperdown from Wednesday 21 May until Sunday 1 June. more... |
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| 12 May |
Reconciliation promoted at Sorry Day planting |
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Children and staff at Tillman Park Children’s Centre at Tempe will join with the local community to mark Sorry Day on Monday 26 May with a community planting from 9.30am-11.30am. The planting will be a continuation of annual plantings that have be held in the Gumbramorra Creek Reconciliation Garden, located in Tillman Park, since 2006. more... |
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| 8 May |
Free seminars on local government elections |
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Ahead of the Local Government elections on 13 September 2008, Marrickville Council will host two free pre-election candidate seminars that will include information about local government, the roles and responsibilities of a Councillor, life as a Councillor and details about the election process. more... |
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| 8 May |
Neighbours’ rights to have a say lost under new State Government pro-Developer Laws |
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Communities in the inner west face the prospect of losing their right to have a say on local developments under the State Government’s new pro-Developer Laws. more... |
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| 8 May |
Enter an Italian marketplace at Domenica Italiana |
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Marrickville Town Hall will be transformed into an Italian marketplace on Sunday 18 May for Domenica Italiana, a Sunday afternoon Italian cultural celebration that is the latest in Marrickville Council’s series of community cultural events. more... |
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| 8 May |
Vibrant street performances brighten Dulwich Hill |
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Saturday morning shopping will become less of a chore when you visit the Dulwich Hill main street, with a rotating program of live entertainers performing each week from 9.30am-11.30am until the end of June. more... |
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| 7 May |
Rain gardens win innovation award |
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Marrickville Council has won the Compost NSW Government Innovation Award for its Hill Street Rain Gardens project at the 2008 Compost Australia’s Industry Leadership Awards, held at Eden Gardens, Ryde, on Friday 2 May. more... |
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| 7 May |
Grow a new tree... throw away your old mobile! |
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Last year Marrickville Council joined the national MobileMuster program, which encourages citizens to hand in their old mobile phones for recycling at local muster points. As part of this campaign, Council has renewed its support for the MobileMuster ‘Old Phones, More Trees’ initiative. more... |
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| 5 May |
Simultaneous Storytime celebrates Library Week |
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Marrickville’s four libraries will join with libraries from across the country to read the children’s book Arthur at the same time for National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday 21 May at 11am. National Simultaneous Storytime will be a key event to celebrate National Library Week, which is held from 19-25 May. more... |
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| 1 May |
Arts and Cultural Grants promote a creative Marrickville |
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Marrickville Council is currently calling for applications for funding under the Marrickville Cultural
Festival Grants and Arts & Cultural Grants Programs, with funding up to $5000 available for
suitable arts and cultural projects that contribute to the diversity of the Marrickville local
government area. more... |
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| 30 April |
Inner West councils call for parliamentary inquiry into pro-developer laws |
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An alliance of inner west councils will today join with the Local Government and Shires
Association (LGSA) and other councils across the state in calling for a Parliamentary Inquiry
into the NSW State Government’s pro-Developer Laws. more... |
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| 30 April |
Event recognises the importance of volunteers |
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To celebrate National Volunteer Week 2008, The Watershed Sustainability and Resource Centre in
Newtown will host a fun and interactive evening for both new and existing volunteers of its
Environmental Volunteer Programs. more... |
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| 28 April |
Celebrating Marrickville’s African community |
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The rhythmic drumming, colourful dancing and vibrant singing of African cultures will be celebrated
at Marrickville Town Hall on Saturday 10 May in the latest in a series of community cultural events
that celebrate the area’s diversity. more... |
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| 24 April |
Marrickville Council welcomes new General Manager |
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Kim Anson will bring many years of experience in the community and public sectors to Marrickville
Council when she takes on the role of General Manager in July. more... |
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| 23 April |
Art in the Park celebrates the humble spud |
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This year’s Art in the Park event will celebrate the United Nations International Year of the Potato
(IYP) with an outdoor art exhibition dedicated to the potato - The Humble Spud! more... |
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| 22 April |
Look both ways for Walk to School Safely Day |
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Encourage healthy and safe road habits in children by participating in Walk Safely to School Day
on Friday 2 May. more... |
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| 18 April |
Marrickville urges rethink on NSW electricity privatisation |
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Marrickville Council has renewed its call to the State Government to abandon its plans to privatise
and lease the NSW power industry. more... |
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| 18 April |
Councils plan education strategies at adult learning seminar |
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The important role councils play in promoting and supporting adult learning was the focus of an
adult learning seminar, Promoting Learning in Councils and Communities, on Tuesday 8 April at
Peterhsam Town Hall. more... |
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| 18 April |
Get your community idea off the ground |
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If you have a great idea for a program or event that benefits the citizens of the Marrickville local
government area, the Community Grants Program may be the financial boost you need to get the
idea off the ground. more... |
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| 17 April |
Kangaroo grassland project launched as part of Camperdown Restoration Strategy |
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Volunteers old and new are invited to attend the launch of the Camperdown Cemetery Restoration
Strategy 2007-2011 from 12.30pm-2pm on Sunday 4 May 2008. more... |
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| 17 April |
Victorian cottage wins 2008 Marrickville Medal |
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A restoration of a small Newtown cottage turned into a labour of love which has earned its owners
the 2008 Marrickville Medal for quality heritage and conservation works. more... |
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| 10 April |
Heritage expert Peter Romey to speak at Marrickville Medal presentation |
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Marrickville Council’s prestigious award for heritage and conservations works – the Marrickville
Medal – received a record 34 entries this year, and the winner will be announced at a special
presentation at Petersham Town Hall on Wednesday 16 April from 6pm. more... |
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| 1 April |
Showcases exhibit how easy it is to be green |
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The popular Sustainable Water Showcase will return as a central element to Marrickville Council’s
Cooks River Sustainability and Arts Festival at Steel Park, Marrickville South, on Sunday 13 April
from 11am-4pm. more... |
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| 28 March |
Chrissie Cotter Gallery reopens with Impressions |
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Marrickville Council’s Chrissie Cotter Gallery will celebrate its reopening, following a four-month
closure for renovations, with an abstract photographic exhibition, Impressions of a Lake, by
Camperdown artist George Tsoutas from Wednesday 9 April to Sunday 20 April. more... |
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| 28 March |
Workshops to improve our urban environment |
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Living in a dense urban environment such as the inner west does not mean that we cannot work
towards improving our environment by adopting sustainable behaviours. more... |
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| 28 March |
Stanmore Library closed for maintenance |
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Stanmore Library will be closed from 8pm on Thursday 24 April to 10am Monday 12 May for
essential maintenance and minor renovations. more... |
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| 28 March |
Keep the kids amused during school holidays |
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Make a mask, create your own game or learn how to scrapbook – there are plenty of fun, free
activities and workshops at Marrickville Library during the April school holidays. more... |
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| 20 March |
30 year celebration for May Murray Children’s Centre |
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May Murray Children's Centre in Marrickville will celebrate 30 years of service on 26 March with an evening of entertainment from 5.30-7.30pm. more... |
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| 19 March |
Celebrating half a century of supporting Youth Week |
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In 2008 Marrickville Council celebrates 50 years of continuous support for Youth Week in the Marrickville local government area. more... |
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| 19 March |
Marrickville’s seniors ‘Live Life’ to the full |
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Marrickville Council will celebrate the wisdom, work and well-being of our seniors during Seniors
Week - from 6-13 April - with activities that reflect the week’s theme, ‘Live Life’. more... |
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| 18 March |
Share a night of Greek blues at Rembetika |
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The Greek musical tradition known as Rembetika – the Greek Blues – will come to Marrickville
Town Hall on Wednesday 9 April at 6.30pm. more... |
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| 17 March |
Sustainable living showcased at Cooks River Festival |
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Sustainable living, interactive arts, eco-friendly entertainment and healthy food will combine on the
shores of the scenic Cooks River for the annual Cooks River Sustainability and Arts Festival, to be
held at Steel Park, Marrickville South, from 11-4pm on Sunday 13 April. more... |
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| 17 March |
Vietnamese community celebrates in Marrickville |
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Traditional and contemporary Vietnamese entertainment will come together in a colourful and
dynamic display at the next in Marrickville Council’s series of free cultural community events, at
Marrickville Town Hall on Sunday 30 March from 5-7.30pm. more... |
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| 12 March |
Innovation earns General Manager inaugural award |
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Innovation and leadership has earned Marrickville Council’s General Manager, Candy Nay, the
inaugural Ministers’ Award for Women in Local Government – Urban category. more... |
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| 11 March |
Community urged to help save New Theatre |
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Marrickville Council has called on all levels of government and the community to help the historic
New Theatre in Newtown, which is under threat as it has to complete more than $140,000 in
compulsory building upgrades. more... |
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| 11 March |
Lights out for Earth Hour 2008 |
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Following the success of last year’s inaugural Earth Hour, Marrickville Council will again participate
in this year’s event by switching off all non-essential lighting at its administration building and at the
Petersham Town Hall from 8-9pm on Saturday 29 March. more... |
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| 11 March |
Farm animals visit Marrickville main street |
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Alex Trevallion Plaza in Marrickville will be transformed into a farmyard this Easter on Saturday 22
March, with the return of the KindiFarm from 10.30am-12.30pm. more... |
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| 11 March |
Launch of the Greek Oral History Project |
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To celebrate the long history of the Greek community in the Marrickville area, the Mayor of
Marrickville, Dimitrios Thanos, will launch the Greek Oral History Project at Marrickville Town Hall,
Marrickville, at 7pm on Wednesday 26 March 2008. more... |
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| 10 March |
Great turnout for Clean Up Australia Day |
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Marrickville community volunteers braved wet weather across a number of sites in the Marrickville
local area to ensure another successful Clean Up Australia Day. more... |
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| 10 March |
Cuban permaculture expert comes to Petersham |
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Renowned Cuban biologist and permaculturalist Roberto Perez will be a special guest at the
seminar The Cuban Experience: Urban Solutions, Sustainability and Building Community at
Petersham Town Hall on Friday 28 March at 6pm. more... |
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| 28 February |
Marrickville Library reopens with a new look |
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The reopening of Marrickville Library on Thursday 6 March will be celebrated with a free afternoon
tea for all citizens at 2.30pm. more... |
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| 26 February |
Marrickville Medal preserves our urban history |
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The urban history of the Marrickville area is reflected in its rich architectural heritage, and Council
celebrates that heritage annually with the prestigious Marrickville Medal. more... |
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| 25 February |
Think globally and act locally at Clean Up Australia Day |
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With environmental issues high on the national agenda, Marrickville Council reminds its citizens
there is a way individuals can make a difference to the environment at a local level – get your
friends and family together and join a clean up crew for Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 2
March. more... |
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| 25 February |
International singer Chico Avila joins Portuguese party |
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Internationally acclaimed Portuguese performer Chico Avila will headline a packed program of
colourful and energetic entertainment at the Bairro Português Food and Wine Fair on Sunday 9
March. more... |
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| 25 February |
Councils unite to boost Cooks River health |
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Executives from eight councils located in the Cooks River catchment met at Marrickville Council
last week to discuss long-term strategies to boost the health of the Cooks River through the Cooks
River Sustainability Initiative. more... |
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| 18 February |
Celebrating 100 years of working women |
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This year’s International Women's Day festivities will reflect on 100 years of active women in paid and
unpaid work at a celebration breakfast and through a series of workshops. more... |
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| 11 February |
Council recognises apology to stolen generations |
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Marrickville Council will temporarily revamp its website to feature the Aboriginal flag to reflect the
Federal Government’s apology to the stolen generations on Wednesday 13 February. more... |
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| 11 February |
Grant aids Council’s efforts to boost businesses sustainability |
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Marrickville Council’s efforts to help local businesses become more sustainable received a boost
last week by receiving a $250,000 grant from the State Government. more... |
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| 11 February |
Council launches Rainwater Tank Rebate Scheme |
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Marrickville Council launched a Rainwater Tank Rebate Scheme this month to encourage
residents to install rainwater tanks. more... |
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| 8 February |
Council calls for review of proposed planning reforms |
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Marrickville Council will urge the NSW Minister for Planning, Frank Sartor, and the Department of
Planning to review its proposed planning reforms amid concerns that the changes will erode the
local democratic process and have a negative impact on our local environment. more... |
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| 7 February |
Vandalism forces Library closure |
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An act of vandalism on Sunday has forced the closure of Marrickville Library while an assessment
is carried out on repairs and potential health risks. more... |
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| 5 February |
A feast for all the senses! |
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Bairro Português Petersham Food and Wine Fair has become one of Sydney’s best cultural
celebrations, with a fantastic mix of food, wine and entertainment that is a true feast for all senses. more... |
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| 31 January |
Councils tackle affordable housing crisis |
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Marrickville and Parramatta councils have joined forces to tackle Australia’s affordable housing crisis by
staging the ‘Living Co-operatively: Affordable Housing - Sustainable Communities Symposium’ at
Petersham Town Hall on 13-14 February. more... |
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| 29 January |
Marrickville Library starts Hellenic Book Club |
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Marrickville Library has established the first Hellenic Book Club in Australia, which aims to
showcase and discuss books that promote Greek literature and history. more... |
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| 25 January |
Celebrating our Chinese community |
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Marrickville Council will celebrate the contributions that the Chinese community make to our
diverse area by hosting a free night of entertainment at Marrickville Town Hall on Saturday 9
February from 6-8.30pm. more... |
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| 21 January |
Citizens of the Year show inspiring community spirit |
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Strong contributions to the community from environmental and community volunteer Michael Easton and
Sierra Leone medical student Fatmata Bagura have earned them the 2008 Marrickville Citizen of the Year
and Young Citizen of the Year awards. more... |
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| 16 January |
Rock in Marrickville this Australia Day |
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This year's entertainment line-up at Marrickville Council's Australia Day Celebrations will shake
Enmore Park with an Aussie rock theme. more... |
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