Wednesday, 5 March 2025

 Sheena WATT (Northern Metropolitan) (09:47): Let me just say what a weekend it was on Sydney Road. The Sydney Road Street Party brought Brunswick to life once again with music, food and the unmistakable energy of our incredible community. It was a joy to join my colleague the member for Pascoe Vale at our stall where we celebrated all things local, including handing out native plants to help bring more greenery to our streets and to our homes. Sydney Road has always been the beating heart of Brunswick and on Sunday it was on full display, even despite the inclement weather, can I just say. Families, friends and visitors packed the streets, enjoyed the live performances, delicious eats and of course the rich local culture that makes the area so special. From long-time locals to first-timers, everyone came together to celebrate what makes this place truly unique. We had the chance to talk to many parents at our stall, and they were so grateful about the $400 school saving bonus and how it helped their kids settle into the new school year. Let me take this opportunity to give a shout-out to the organisers, the volunteers and the brilliant community groups who made this day possible. Events like this remind us that Sydney Road has always been more than just a street – it is a community, a meeting place and a symbol of the creativity, diversity and vibrancy of Brunswick.