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August 27, 2025

5–6 min

Reimagine the future, but let’s not ignore current problems

August 7, 2025

4–5 min

Campbelltown: this is our moment to speak up and lead

June 6, 2025

4–5 min

Time to bust the myth about Western Sydney

August 20, 2024

7 minutes

My Last Mayoral Minute

August 13, 2024

7 minutes

Building a Brighter Future: Persistence, Innovation and Community Spirit in Full

July 9, 2024

5 minutes

Elections, Public Debate and the Responsibility to Defend Truth in Local Democracy

July 9, 2024

6 minutes

Advocacy, Persistence and the Long View of Campbelltown’s Future

June 11, 2024

5 minutes

New Housing Targets and the Need for Infrastructure Led Growth in Campbelltown

June 11, 2024

5 minutes

Reflection on Koshigaya, Friendship, and the Enduring Value of Sister City Relationships

May 14, 2024

5 minutes

A Mayor’s Reflection on Public Service, Succession and the Long View of Leadership

April 9, 2024

6 minutes

Local Government Reform and the Democratic Shape of Representation in New South Wales

April 9, 2024

5 minutes

Religious Celebrations and the Civic Value of Shared Respect in Campbelltow

March 26, 2024

5 minutes

Reflection on Youth, Community and the Quiet Work of Care

March 26, 2024

5 minutes

Transparency, Trust and Truth in Local Government

March 26, 2024

5 minutes

Religious Celebrations in Campbelltown: A Mayor’s Reflection on Faith, Community, and Shared Belonging

February 13, 2024

5 minutes

Lang Walker AO Medical Research Building: A Reflection on Health, Knowledge, and the Future of Campbelltown

February 13, 2024

5 minutes

Navigating Change in Campbelltown: A Mayor’s Reflection on Critical Junctures and Civic Stewardship

February 13, 2024

5 minutes

Social and Affordable Housing in Campbelltown: Reflection on Fairness, Liveability, and Civic Responsibility

February 12, 2024

5 minutes

Maintaining the Momentum: A Mayor’s Reflection on Growth, Stewardship, and Community Confidence

December 12, 2023

7 minutes

A Season of Renewed Hope: A Christmas Message for Our City

December 12, 2023

9 minutes

All We Want for Christmas Is Our Fair Share

December 12, 2023

9 minutes

Fair Funding, Fair Transport: Why Campbelltown Is Standing Up

December 12, 2023

9 minutes

Momentum, Mandates and the Road Ahead – A Final Update for 2023

November 7, 2023

7 minutes

The Right to Be Heard: Protecting Peaceful Assembly in Our City

November 7, 2023

8 minutes

Transparency, Accountability, and the Role of Local Government

November 7, 2023

8 minutes

Reforming Local Government: A Time for Caution, Not Cynicism

November 7, 2023

8 minutes

A Call for State-Led Rezoning in Campbelltown

October 10, 2023

8 minutes

NSW Budget, Housing Targets, and Local Government at the Crossroads

September 12, 2023

10 minutes

Local Leadership in Action: Reflections on Service, Systems, and Community

September 12, 2023

9 minutes

Honouring a Legacy of Service: Senator Marise Payne

September 12, 2023

4 minutes

Welcoming Our New Deputy Mayor: Cr Masud Khalil

September 12, 2023

6 minutes

A Thank You for Service: Deputy Mayor Josh Cotter

August 8, 2023

11 minutes

Enhancing Our City: Infrastructure, Advocacy and a Vision for the Future

July 11, 2023

7 minutes

30 Years of Service: Celebrating Lindy Deitz and a Career of Commitment

July 11, 2023

10 minutes

Strengthening Our City, Now and Into the Future

July 11, 2023

7 minutes

200 Years of St Peter’s: A Testament to Campbelltown’s Enduring Heart

June 6, 2023

8 minutes

Progress and Constraints: Advocating for What Matters Most

June 6, 2023

10 minutes

Future Cities – Campbelltown: Building a City Worthy of Its People

May 9, 2023

9 minutes

The Emergency Services Levy and the Cost of Cost Shifting

May 9, 2023

8 minutes

Strengthening Our Protocols: Governance that Builds Trust

April 11, 2023

9 minutes

Our Community’s Social Connections: A City Built on More Than Infrastructure

March 14, 2023

7 minutes

Thank You for Supporting the Charity Gala Dinner

March 14, 2023

12 minutes

WestInvest and Election Promises: A Record Investment in Our City’s Future

March 14, 2023

8 minutes

Our Shared Future: A Conversation 144 Years in the Making

February 14, 2023

11 minutes

Wins and Plans: Kicking Off 2023 with Purpose

February 1, 2023

6–7 min

Unfair: our outdated court facilities put victims of crime at risk

December 13, 2022

10 minutes

Thank You, Campbelltown — Reflecting on 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023

November 15, 2022

7 minutes

Thank You, Deputy Mayor — A Tribute to Cr Warren Morrison

November 8, 2022

10 minutes

Housing Affordability — Preparing for Growth, Protecting Our Voice

October 11, 2022

10 minutes

Community, Advocacy, and Planning — A Vision Grounded in Participation

September 13, 2022

8 minutes

In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

September 13, 2022

8 minutes

Marking 200 Years — The First Catholic Mass in Macarthur

September 13, 2022

9 minutes

Inspiration and Limitation

August 12, 2022

9 minutes

Sustainable Implementation of our City's Future

August 9, 2022

9 minutes

Our City, Our Region, Our Future

August 2, 2022

8 minutes

Thoughts, Aspirations and Highlights

June 12, 2022

8 minutes

The Billabong Parklands Project: Commitment in Action

May 10, 2022

8 minutes

Thoughts, Opportunities and Priorities — Planning for a Stronger Campbelltown

April 12, 2022

2 min

Remembering Paul Hawker: A Legacy of Service

April 8, 2022

8 minutes

Reflection, Resilience and Remembrance

March 8, 2022

7 minutes

Take Care Campbelltown: Responding to a Time of Weather Hardship

March 8, 2022

8 minutes

Reflections, Considerations and Updates

February 8, 2022

8 minutes

Reflection, Resilience, and Renewal

January 1, 2022

2 Minute

Why I’m Sharing My Mayor Minutes