Farmacy

23/03/2025

I love seeing local children riding on the Bourke Street cycleway to school each morning, and on the weekend I ran into one of the first to do it!

I first met Diego shortly after the Bourke Street cycleway opened, some 15 years ago. He and his schoolmates at Bourke Street Public were part of an informal "bike bus" group, commuting to and from school in bicycle convoys.

Fast forward to the weekend just gone, and a young man approached me at the opening of our upgraded Arthur Street Reserve Playground.

He handed me his phone to show me a scanned newspaper article and explained that he was the little boy in the clipping!

Bourke Street cycle way was one of the first that the we built, and at the time the reaction from some media and the State Government was vicious. You would have thought I was opening a nuclear reactor.

But every day there are long lines of children and parents riding to Bourke Street Public School.

We knew how important cycleways would be to help people who would like to ride, but don't feel safe mixing it with fast moving traffic. That is especially true of children and families.

Thanks Diego and your dad, Luca, for stopping by and reminding me of why our fights to make the City a more liveable and connected place for people are so important.

04/01/2025

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04/01/2025

Route 50 🚗 The Loneliest Road in America!🇺🇸👇

04/01/2025

The Sydney Marathon will this year officially become the 7th Major in the world! 🏆

This prestigious recognition highlights Sydney’s breathtaking scenery and the world-class efforts of organisers who spent three years applying for this status.

Sydney will be the first city in the southern hemisphere to join the majors circuit, which includes Tokyo, London, Berlin, Boston, Chicago and New York.

The 42 kilometre run begins at North Sydney, heads south on the Harbour Bridge before winding through our inner-city streets and ending at the Opera House.

I look forward to welcoming tens of thousands of visitors to our stunning city this August!

04/01/2025

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04/01/2025

Meet Kalieb, a 12-year-old bull riding star from Hopevale, Queensland.

Kalieb is a proud Umpila, Yidinji, and Birri Gubba boy with strong ties to Thuppi Warra.

He is currently boarding at St Brendan’s College in Yeppoon, where he balances his studies with his passion for rodeo.

Bull riding has been a part of Kalieb’s life for as long as he can remember, and his love for the sport keeps growing. “I started riding when I was 2 years old, and the rush it gives me is still the same as the first time I jumped on a calf,” he says.

He is currently ranking in the top 10 of the Great Western Bull Riding series and sits in the top 25 of the Australian Rodeo standings for his age group.

When he’s not in the arena, Kalieb enjoys sharing his knowledge with his younger brothers, inspiring them to pursue their dreams. He’s also committed to excelling in his education while striving to make a name for himself in the competitive bull riding scene.

With the scholarship funds, Kalieb plans to cover the costs of competing in more rodeos, showcasing his skills and proudly representing as an Indigenous boy from Far North Queensland

Congratulations Kalieb! 🎉

04/01/2025

It's official! Sydney has been named the top spot to watch the fireworks in the world. 👏🎉

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