Ideas 2170: A new public forum for big ideas in Liverpool

Ideas 2170: A new public forum for big ideas in Liverpool

7 November 2018Liverpool City Council and Western Sydney University have joined forces to invite thought leaders and visionaries to share their ideas and opinions on contemporary issues that affect South Western Sydney today.In a first for the city, Ideas 2170 is a series of free public discussions that will take place at the University’s new Liverpool City Campus.The first Ideas 2170 talk “South West Sydney: Education’s Field of Dreams” will be held on Thursday 15 November 2018.As the keynote speaker, Mark Scott AO, Secretary of NSW Department of Education, will be discussing the challenges and opportunities in education in South West Sydney.He will then join a panel of education professionals – Professor Wayne Sawyer, Lily Mularczyk OAM and Cindy Valdez-Adams – to discuss the issues that have affected access to education in South West Sydney historically and today.Professor Brian Stout, the Provost of the Liverpool City Campus and Deputy Dean of the University’s School of Social Sciences and Psychology, will host the event and will facilitate questions from the audience to the panel.“Western Sydney University is proud to partner with Liverpool City Council on Ideas 2170 – which will bring the local community together with experts and industry, and provide an opportunity for engaged discussion and information exchange on issues that affect the local region,” he said.Liverpool Mayor Wendy Waller said the number of local students enrolled in tertiary education has risen by 42 per cent in the last five years.“Historically, educational outcomes in South West Sydney have trailed behind other parts of Sydney.
Liverpool City Council News
7 Nov 2018
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Bigge Park Upgrade

Bigge Park Upgrade

5 November 2018Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a quality café experience in Bigge Park.Council is upgrading The Shed facility and its surrounds as part of the larger Bigge Park upgrad…
Liverpool City Council News
6 Nov 2018
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Moorebank Voluntary Planning Agreement

Moorebank Voluntary Planning Agreement

2 November 2018Qube Holdings, a partner in the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal development is entering into a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) with Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) to address a requi…
Liverpool City Council News
2 Nov 2018
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Council budget in surplus after $2.9 million turnaround

Council budget in surplus after $2.9 million turnaround

30 October 2018Liverpool City Council has delivered an operating surplus for the 2017/18 year, a $2.9 million turnaround on the previous year.“This is a great bottom-line result and reflects a financi…
Liverpool City Council News
30 Oct 2018
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Melbourne Cup at Liverpool Animal Shelter

Melbourne Cup at Liverpool Animal Shelter

Liverpool Animal Shelter’s longest-staying dogs are gearing up for adoption in racing style ahead of the Melbourne Cup this Tuesday.Vera, Sheila, Barney, Marley and Melody are set to stun the animal s…
Liverpool City Council News
29 Oct 2018
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Council to grant Freedom of Entry to Royal Australian Engineers

Council to grant Freedom of Entry to Royal Australian Engineers

29 October 2018This Sunday 4 November 2018, Liverpool City Council will honour the long relationship between the Corps of Royal Australian Engineers and Liverpool.The event will commence with a Milita…
Liverpool City Council News
29 Oct 2018
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Liverpool on track to be Sydney’s third CBD

Liverpool on track to be Sydney’s third CBD

29 October 2018A senior economist says Liverpool’s future as Sydney’s third CBD is looking bright, using an important indicator.“When the cabbies are telling you the key messages, you know someone is …
Liverpool City Council News
29 Oct 2018
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Visions of Peace lights up Liverpool

Visions of Peace lights up Liverpool

As part of Liverpool’s Centenary of Armistice commemorations, a unique set of light projections of local servicemen and women will be displayed along Macquarie Street, forming a trail connecting St Lu…
Liverpool City Council News
29 Oct 2018
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Funds raised to support disadvantaged in community

Funds raised to support disadvantaged in community

22 October 2018Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections can provide even more support for local people in need thanks to $46,000 raised at the Liverpool City Council Charity Ball.Liverpool Mayor Wendy Wall…
Liverpool City Council News
22 Oct 2018
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