Media Releases 2008

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18 Dec

A special celebration on Australia Day

Marrickville Council's Australia Day Celebrations at Enmore Park, Enmore, on Monday 26 January 2009 will celebrate both Australia Day and the Lunar New Year with Australian and Chinese entertainment from 3pm-9pm. more...

16 Dec

Marrickville Council awarded for commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Marrickville Council has received an award for its commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions at the Recognition of Local Government in a Climate of Change breakfast event, held during the Australian Local Government Association's Local Government Constitutional Summit. more...

16 Dec

Discover your family history at Marrickville Library

Delve into your family's past at Marrickville Library, which is now providing free access to genealogy and family history resources. more...

16 Dec

Wishing everyone a fun but safe holiday season

As many people get ready to take holidays over the summer season, Mayor of Marrickville Sam Iskandar wishes residents of the Marrickville area a fun, festive but most importantly a safe holiday. more...

10 Dec

January school holiday activities

Libraries in the Marrickville local government area will hold a range of free school holiday activities for primary and high school students throughout January 2009. more...

5 Dec

A book club for everyone at Marrickville Library

Spend this summer with a good book or two as part of the Marrickville Reads - A Book Club for Everyone program at Marrickville Library which is now open and will be held until Friday 30 January 2009. more...

5 Dec

Merry Marrickville!

Santa and his elves will make a special stop in Marrickville this Christmas as part of Marrickville Council's Main Street Christmas Festivities Program from Saturday 20 to Wednesday 24 December 2008. more...

5 Dec

Watershed awards recognise environmental excellence

The outstanding environmental workshops held by The Watershed Sustainability and Resource Centre in Newtown earned it two prizes in the 2008 Local Government and Shires Association Excellence in the Environment Awards, held on Tuesday 2 December. more...

5 Dec

Discounted desexing and microchipping for Operation Cat

Marrickville Council is encouraging cat owners to get their feline friend desexed and microchipped at a discount rate as part of Operation Cat, to be held from 19-30 January 2009. more...

27 Nov

Community to benefit from Grants Program

Marrickville Council has distributed a total of $55,000 to 23 local not-for-profit community organisations that deliver programs and services to residents in the Marrickville area, as part of its annual community grants program. more...

24 Nov

Council welcomes new partnership with Federal Government

Marrickville Council has welcomed news of a Federal Government grant of $493,000, which is to be used to finance small infrastructure projects by September 2009. more...

24 Nov

Give a creative gift this Christmas

If you're looking for a unique and creative present to give a friend or relative this Christmas, why not give them a work by a local artist? more...

20 Nov

Walk to raise awareness of disability access issues

Marrickville Council will hold an Access Awareness Walk in Petersham on Wednesday 3 December to mark the International Day of People with a Disability and raise awareness of access issues for people with disabilities. more...

20 Nov

Rave parties pose dangers for participants

A number of large, unapproved events held in the Marrickville area recently have caused health and safety concerns for Marrickville Council and Marrickville Police. more...

18 Nov

Free workshop to help learner drivers become safer drivers

Marrickville Council will hold a free workshop from 6pm-8pm on Monday 8 December 2008 to prepare parents and supervisors of learner drivers to teach safe driving skills. more...

18 Nov

Help to save our local bandicoot population from extinction

Marrickville Council is encouraging residents to keep an eye out for bandicoots, after a colony of long-nosed bandicoots in Lewisham, Dulwich Hill and Marrickville was listed as an endangered population in the Threatened Species Conservation Act last week. more...

14 Nov

Marrickville's arts and culture to receive a boost

Marrickville Council has given a boost to local arts and culture, with 11 projects receiving funding from Council's annual Arts and Cultural Grants program. more...

13 Nov

Obama victory resonates around the world

The historic victory of Democrats candidate Barack Obama in last week's US Presidential elections will have significant ramifications for communities around the world, according to Mayor of Marrickville Sam Iskandar. more...

11 Nov

Local business and organisations recognised in environment awards

Local businesses and organisations which have worked to achieve their sustainability targets over the past 12 months will be acknowledged in Marrickville Council's 2008 Environment Awards for Business and Organisations, to be held at Steel Park, Illawarra Road, Marrickville South, on 26 November 2008. more...

11 Nov

Vibrant street fair at Dulwich Hill

Participate in some exciting workshops or stroll the streets looking for a bargain - whatever you're looking for, you'll find it at the annual Dulwich Hill Street Fair from 10a-4pm on Sunday 7 December 2008. more...

4 Nov

Slow down this November

Speed advisory signs will be placed throughout the Marrickville area throughout November in an effort to prevent speeding on our roads. more...

4 Nov

People of the Pacific unite at Festival

Members of the Pacific Islander community will come together at the Pacific Unity Festival, to be held from 8am-5pm on Saturday 8 November 2008 at Tempe Reserve, Tempe. more...

30 Oct

Council opposes massive price increases for street lighting

Marrickville Council has joined 34 Sydney, Central Coast and Hunter region councils in objecting to a proposed 67% increase in the price of street lighting by EnergyAustralia. more...

28 Oct

Back to youthful times in Marrickville

This year's Back to Marrickville Road exhibition, to be held on Saturday 15 November from 11am-3pm at Alex Trevallion Plaza, Marrickville Road, Marrickville, will focus on the 50th anniversary of Youth Week in Marrickville. more...

27 Oct

Aboriginal women's strength shines in exhibition

Women's power and resilience is celebrated in The Strength of Women exhibition, on show at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Thursday 6 - Sunday 23 November 2008. more...

27 Oct

Celebrating family diversity

Cultural and social changes have meant that the traditional definition of family has evolved. This evolution of the family unit will be celebrated at Tillman Park, Tempe, at the Family Diversity Day on Sunday 23 November from 10am to 4pm. more...

23 Oct

Multicultual Recycling Festival spreads the word about recycling

Do you want to reduce waste and help the environment but aren't quite sure how to do it? You'll find all the answers at Marrickville Council's Multicultural Recycling Festival at Marrickville Metro Shopping Centre from Thursday 6 - Tuesday 11 November 2008. more...

17 Oct

Rainwater Tank Rebate now open to all residents and businesses

Marrickville Council's Rainwater Tank Rebate Program is now available to all residents and businesses in the local government area, following Council's decision to extend the Rebate Program at its meeting on Tuesday 7 October. more...

16 Oct

ROOMIES - a unique exhibition during Anti-Poverty Week

An exhibition showcasing the artwork of boarding house residents will be held from 16-19 October as part of a wide range of activities open to the community during Anti-Poverty Week. more...

16 Oct

Nominate Marrickville's Citizens of the Year

If you know an ordinary citizen who does extraordinary things to help the local community, then nominate them for Marrickville Council's Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year Awards. more...

14 Oct

Super Sunday sounds at St Peters

Kick back and relax to the sounds of local artists on Sunday 26 October 2008 for Marrickville Council's free live event Sunday Arvo Sessions. more...

14 Oct

Newtown life inspires art exhibition

Local artists Maggie Stein and Camilla Lawson explore street life in Newtown in their exhibition Seen in Newtown, at Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery from Wednesday 22 October-Sunday 2 November 2008. more...

9 Oct

Vietnamese cultural celebration in Marrickville

Marrickville Council will hold a free Vietnamese Cultural Event and Children's Moon Festival celebration on Sunday 19 October. more...

7 Oct

Farewell to former Marrickville Councillors

Marrickville Council would like to recognise six former Councillors who recently retired, and thank them for their hard work and service to the Marrickville community. more...

3 Oct

Recycling your e-waste is easy

Do you have an old computer, DVD player or camera at home that you need to dispose of? If so Marrickville Council encourages you to help the environment by participating in its free e-Waste Collection Event on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October 2008. more...

3 Oct

Free car restraint safety check

Marrickville Council is providing free car restraint safety checks to parents and carers on 22 October as part of the Local Government Road Safety Program. more...

1 Oct

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) as Deputy Mayor, following the recent local government election where 12 Councillors were elected for a four year term. more...

25 Sept

Walk your way to good health

Marrickville Council is encouraging residents and local businesses to build walking into each day and take the opportunity to walk to work on Friday 3 October 2008 for Walk to Work Day. more...

22 Sept

Take part in Anti-Poverty Week

Marrickville Council is encouraging residents to get involved in Anti-Poverty Week by participating in a variety of activities from 12-18 October 2008. more...

18 Sept

Celebrate Newtown and Enmore's street arts scene

Marrickville Council is proud to support the free urban art tour 2042: Art on the Street, which showcases Newtown and Enmore's vibrant street arts scene. more...

18 Sept

Chrissie Cotter Gallery inspires exhibition

Marrickville Council's Chrissie Cotter Gallery in Camperdown is the inspiration for Lisa Kelly and Dennis Tan's exhibition 2. Field Work, which is on show at the Gallery from 14-18 October 2008. more...

9 Sept

Marrickville celebrates a century of the Newtown Jets

The centenary of the Newtown Jets Rugby League Football Club and its long association with Marrickville Council was celebrated yesterday with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque at Council's Citizen Service Centre. more...

5 Sept

October school holiday activities

If you're looking for something to do these October school holidays, head to one of the four local Libraries in the Marrickville area for a range of exciting free activities. more...

3 Sept

Library gives students a head start on HSC

Students facing HSC exams can get a head start in preparing for them during the October school holidays by attending HSC Homework Help sessions at Marrickville Library. more...

26 Aug

Queer Space at Marrickville Road Festival

Marrickville's gay and lesbian community will be represented at this year's Marrickville Road Festival on Sunday 7 September with a designated Queer Space. more...

25 Aug

Get on your bike for Bike Week

Marrickville Council is encouraging residents to leave their cars at home and hop on a bike instead, as part of Bike Week from 20-28 September. more...

22 Aug

Is memory loss affecting the life of someone you know or care for?

If you know someone whose life has been affected by memory loss, Marrickville Council encourages you to attend a free information and education program in September, which has been especially designed for people from multicultural backgrounds. more...

22 Aug

Save energy and money with the Fridge Buyback Program

Marrickville Council is currently collecting working second fridges from residents in the local government area to help them save energy and money as part of the Fridge Buyback Program. more...

19 Aug

Marrickville Contemporary Art Prize back in 2008

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...

18 Aug

It's never too late to learn

Marrickville Council will promote lifelong learning by holding a series of free events from 1-8 September as part of Adult Learners Week. more...

18 Aug

Uncovering Marrickville's past for History Week

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...

18 Aug

Film, music and more at Marrickville Cultural Festival

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...

13 Aug

Marrickville residents help turn recyled mobile phones into native trees

Marrickville residents have contributed to the planting of 100,000 native trees in degraded areas across Australia as part of the MobileMuster initiative. more...

13 Aug

Looking for the inner west's best garden

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...

12 Aug

Something for everyone at Marrickville Road Festival

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...

8 Aug

Be a voice in your community

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...

8 Aug

Bilingual poets wanted

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...

30 Jul

Have Your Say in a 40 Year Water Plan

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...

29 Jul

Report highlights pressures on NSW councils

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...

25 Jul

Spreading a little Harmony

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...

25 Jul

SSROC Community Sharps Disposal Service

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...

14 Jul

Celebrating Local Government Week

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. more...

10 Jul

Council opposes becoming State Government tax collectors

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...

10 Jul

Feast of film, fashion, music, art and dance at Marrickville Cultural Festival 2008

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...

10 Jul

Plant a tree for National Tree Day - 27 July

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...

7 Jul

Join in the MOST artistic event of the year!

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...

2 Jul

New programs and benefits in 2008-09 Budget

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...

1 Jul

Exhibitions at Chrissie Cotter Gallery

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...

24 Jun

Celebrating our sister cities at MarrickVision

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...

24 Jun

Exhibition explores shared longing and desires of art

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...

20 Jun

Enmore pool upgrade amended to address concerns

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...

19 Jun

Local councils commit to holding Government accountable on pro-developer laws

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 Jun

Have your say on 40-year water plan

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...

17 Jun

Free school holiday fun at Marrickville libraries

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...

6 Jun

Free wireless internet access @ Marrickville Library

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...

29 May

Pro-developer laws will threaten heritage buildings

Local heritage buildings, such the Henson Park Hotel in Marrickville, could face demolition under the State Government’s pro-developer laws. more...

21 May

A new model for local business development

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...

21 May

Rushed planning changes need to be taken to the people

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...

21 May

Buy a bargain at Marrickville Library

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...

21 May

Middle East comes to Marrickville

Marrickville Council will celebrate its Arabic speaking community at Marrickville Town Hall on Saturday 31 May from 6-8.30pm. more...

20 May

Making the MOST of your artistic talents

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...

20 May

Have your say on draft Plan and Budget

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...

13 May

Free household chemical CleanOut Day

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...

13 May

Poignant portrait of life in Palestine

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...

12 May

Reconciliation promoted at Sorry Day planting

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...

8 May

Free seminars on local government elections

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...

8 May

Neighbours’ rights to have a say lost under new State Government pro-Developer Laws

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...

8 May

Enter an Italian marketplace at Domenica Italiana

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...

8 May

Vibrant street performances brighten Dulwich Hill

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...

7 May

Rain gardens win innovation award

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...

7 May

Grow a new tree... throw away your old mobile!

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...

5 May

Simultaneous Storytime celebrates Library Week

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...

1 May

Arts and Cultural Grants promote a creative Marrickville

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...

30 Apr

Inner West councils call for parliamentary inquiry into pro-developer laws

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...

30 Apr

Event recognises the importance of volunteers

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...

28 Apr

Celebrating Marrickville’s African community

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...

24 Apr

Marrickville Council welcomes new General Manager

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...

23 Apr

Art in the Park celebrates the humble spud

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...

22 Apr

Look both ways for Walk to School Safely Day

Encourage healthy and safe road habits in children by participating in Walk Safely to School Day on Friday 2 May. more...

18 Apr

Marrickville urges rethink on NSW electricity privatisation

Marrickville Council has renewed its call to the State Government to abandon its plans to privatise and lease the NSW power industry. more...

18 Apr

Councils plan education strategies at adult learning seminar

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...

18 Apr

Get your community idea off the ground

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...

17 Apr

Kangaroo grassland project launched as part of Camperdown Restoration Strategy

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...

17 Apr

Victorian cottage wins 2008 Marrickville Medal

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...

10 Apr

Heritage expert Peter Romey to speak at Marrickville Medal presentation

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...

1 Apr

Showcases exhibit how easy it is to be green

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...

28 Mar

Chrissie Cotter Gallery reopens with Impressions

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...

28 Mar

Workshops to improve our urban environment

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...

28 Mar

Stanmore Library closed for maintenance

Stanmore Library will be closed from 8pm on Thursday 24 April to 10am Monday 12 May for essential maintenance and minor renovations. more...

28 Mar

Keep the kids amused during school holidays

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...

20 Mar

30 year celebration for May Murray Children’s Centre

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...

19 Mar

Celebrating half a century of supporting Youth Week

In 2008 Marrickville Council celebrates 50 years of continuous support for Youth Week in the Marrickville local government area. more...

19 Mar

Marrickville’s seniors ‘Live Life’ to the full

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...

18 Mar

Share a night of Greek blues at Rembetika

The Greek musical tradition known as Rembetika – the Greek Blues – will come to Marrickville Town Hall on Wednesday 9 April at 6.30pm. more...

17 Mar

Sustainable living showcased at Cooks River Festival

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...

17 Mar

Vietnamese community celebrates in Marrickville

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...

12 Mar

Innovation earns General Manager inaugural award

Innovation and leadership has earned Marrickville Council’s General Manager, Candy Nay, the inaugural Ministers’ Award for Women in Local Government – Urban category. more...

11 Mar

Community urged to help save New Theatre

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...

11 Mar

Lights out for Earth Hour 2008

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...

11 Mar

Farm animals visit Marrickville main street

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...

11 Mar

Launch of the Greek Oral History Project

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...

10 Mar

Great turnout for Clean Up Australia Day

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...

10 Mar

Cuban permaculture expert comes to Petersham

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...

28 Feb

Marrickville Library reopens with a new look

The reopening of Marrickville Library on Thursday 6 March will be celebrated with a free afternoon tea for all citizens at 2.30pm. more...

26 Feb

Marrickville Medal preserves our urban history

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...

25 Feb

Think globally and act locally at Clean Up Australia Day

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. more...

25 Feb

International singer Chico Avila joins Portuguese party

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...

25 Feb

Councils unite to boost Cooks River health

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...

18 Feb

Celebrating 100 years of working women

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...

11 Feb

Council recognises apology to stolen generations

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...

11 Feb

Grant aids Council’s efforts to boost businesses sustainability

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...

11 Feb

Council launches Rainwater Tank Rebate Scheme

Marrickville Council launched a Rainwater Tank Rebate Scheme this month to encourage residents to install rainwater tanks. more...

8 Feb

Council calls for review of proposed planning reforms

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...

7 Feb

Vandalism forces Library closure

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...

5 Feb

A feast for all the senses!

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...

31 Jan

Councils tackle affordable housing crisis

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...

29 Jan

Marrickville Library starts Hellenic Book Club

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...

25 Jan

Celebrating our Chinese community

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...

21 Jan

Citizens of the Year show inspiring community spirit

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...

16 Jan

Rock in Marrickville this Australia Day

This year's entertainment line-up at Marrickville Council's Australia Day Celebrations will shake Enmore Park with an Aussie rock theme. more...