SPRING 2022
L I V E R P O O L
MAYOR’S MESSAGE Taking our First Nations heritage to international heights
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As the Western Sydney International Nancy-Bird Walton Airport begins to take shape, I am supporting the renaming of parts of the suburb of Badgerys Creek to Cabrogal. I want our tourists to know that they are arriving on sacred Aboriginal land and walking on land first inhabited by members of the oldest living culture on the planet. The next step is to undertake community consultation and work closely with our local Aboriginal community and the Geographical Names Board of NSW to move this forward. We are proud of our heritage, and we want the world to know!
Mayor Ned Mannoun Mayor Ned Mannoun, pictured on Moore Street in Liverpool, opposes the Transport for NSW 30km/hr trial in the Liverpool CBD.
Residents say NO to 30km/hr speed zones in Liverpool CBD Our community has spoken – and overwhelmingly said “NO” to the Transport for NSW trial of a 30km/hr speed limit in our CBD. We are so grateful that thousands of you undertook the survey and shared your thoughts on making our city centre more driver friendly.
Your feedback will be used to inform a recommendation regarding the 30km/hr speed zone via the Liverpool Traffic Committee (LTC) where future action by our Council will be decided. Stay tuned. We will ensure that the NSW Government hears your view.
IN THIS ISSUE
Uncovering Liverpool’s fascinating buried history Calling all green thumbs - show us your garden and WIN Australia Day Awards – Nominate an outstanding citizen Working together after the floods Smoother roads ahead
Mayor Mannoun is joined by former Liverpool Mayor Noel Short and some of the time capsule letter recipients.
Former Liverpool Mayor Noel Short studies a photo of himself at the 1972 burial of the time capsule in the Liverpool Courthouse Forecourt.
Uncovering Liverpool’s fascinating buried history We celebrated Liverpool’s past with the unveiling of a 50-yearold time capsule buried in the Liverpool Court House forecourt on 18 December 1972. The time capsule unearthed many unique photos and letters filled with messages and learnings from the past. One of those letters was addressed to David Bernoth from his father Bert (Bertram) Bernoth
who was the secretary of the Chamber of Commerce in 1972. It revealed how the cost of living has changed: Bert bought a Holden car for $4600, a dozen eggs cost 10-13c and a one-way Sydney to Melbourne flight cost $26. The former Mayor Noel Short, now 96, who oversaw the burial of the capsule, was on hand when the contents were revealed.
LIVERPOOL
Garden Competition The best gardens will WIN a share of $4500 in cash prizes ENTRIES CLOSE
Friday 30 September
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The letters, memories and fascinating stories are on display during Spring as part of the 50 Year Time Capsule exhibition at the Liverpool Regional Museum. Come along and take a walk back in time!
AUSTRALIA DAY AWARDS 2023 2022 Do you know a remarkable Australian? Nominate them for an Australia Day Award Nominations close on Wednesday 14 September 2022. For award categories and to nominate, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ australiadayawards
Working together after the floods We were very grateful to have the wonderful Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel assist with clean-up efforts in Casula Parklands after the recent floods. From mending fences to removing debris, the ADF worked alongside Council staff to restore
our beautiful park and ensure the much-loved destination was ready for our families to enjoy. As always, we would also like to acknowledge our own Liverpool council workers, who have been out in atrocious weather, working to ensure that we are all safe.
Smoother roads ahead Our road crews are still on the ground, attending to the potholes that have developed after weather events. Council staff have addressed hundreds of potholes and continue to carry out repairs across our City. Thank you for your patience as we continue to work for you.
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Report potholes on 1300 36 2170 or at bit.ly/ liverpoolpotholes so we can get our teams on it!
Council staff have been working tirelessly across Liverpool to restore roads.
The 50 Year Time Capsule Project Exhibition
1972 A.D. - 2022 A.D Spring 2022
Liverpool Regional Museum 462 Hume Highway, Cnr Congressional Dr, Liverpool
COUNCIL MEETINGS Do you want to attend a Council meeting? For details on upcoming Council meetings, please visit: www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/ council/council-meetings
COUNCIL CONTACTS
Kids Party
CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE Ground Floor, 33 Moore Street, Liverpool NSW 2170
at Collingwood House
ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO Locked Bag 7064, Liverpool BC NSW 1871
Are you ready for some spooky fun? Come along to Collingwood House for our first ever Halloween party. Join us for Spooky stories with Storyteller Jo, crafts and games.
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BOOK NOW
Saturday 29 October 2022 10.30am – 1pm, Ages 6-12
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The Create Space Film, record, edit and produce digital content in this free, multi-purposed digital facility for creative and technical minds. Create a podcast, film an interview, learn a skill and tell a story at Liverpool City Library.
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A Festival for children & young people
WAY O U T W E S T F E S T I VA L 2 0 2 2 A fun-filled festival with loads of free activities and ticketed events for children and young people up to fifteen years old and their families.
24-30
Sept
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RESEARCH CREATION SHOWCASE 2022 2022 Archibald winner Blak Douglas is coming to Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre as part of an all-day, immersive creative arts festival brought to you by Western Sydney University. Listen to a talk by Blak Douglas, and enjoy a curated program of creative launches, workshops, music, films, artworks, readings, and more from some of the university's most innovative makers and thinkers. Open to the whole community.
THU 3 NOV • 10AM-10PM • FREE!
WWW.CASULAPOWERHOUSE.COM • OPEN TUE - SUN • GALLERY ENTRY IS FREE!