Benn Banasik

Since my election to Wollondilly Council I have concentrated on infrastructure renewal of some of the assets which have required some much needed attention for a number of years.  I’m very excited to announce that the Appin AIS Sportsground Playground has recently completed its facelift.  The playground is used by visitors and the KU Coomaling …

Happy Australia Day! I wish you all the very best and a Happy Australia Day for this Thursday 26th January. Australia Day in Wollondilly is always a very eventful day at the Botanic Gardens in Picton. Kicking off this year at 8am with the Highlands Pipes and Drums the day goes until 12pm. It’s all …

I’m very proud to be one of the ambassadors for the National Year of Reading in Wollondilly. Reading has always been one of my favourite pastimes.  We are very fortunate to have so many books available these days, it was only last century that a handful of books were coveted by families and schools, nowadays everyone …

As a follow on from the opinion piece I had wrote for the Sydney Morning Herald the Wollondilly Advertiser published an article and opinion piece by Michael Cox.  Featuring my good friend Giancarlo Ferrari below is the article in its original form along with Michael Cox’s opinion piece.  To read the original SMH opinion piece I wrote …

From the Macarthur Chronicle 17th January 2012 Wollondilly Council is calling for expressions of interest from organisations which have relevant experience in the provision, maintenance and management of advertising bus shelter structures. The council is looking to enter an agreement with an experienced company to help it with the installation and maintenance of advertising bus …

From Wollondilly & Camden/Narellan Advertiser 11th January 2012 by Michael Cox. ABOUT 50 Camden Park residents who opposed plans to build a community hall in Cubbitch Barta Reserve were relieved after Wollondilly Council deferred the application last year. Councillors voted to reject the plans and requested a report be submitted to the council within 12 …

From the Macarthur Chronicle by Amanda Partridge. AN exciting literature event is nearly on Wollondilly shire’s doorstep – the National Year of Reading. Wollondilly Library, Picton, has plenty planned for the event next year but is also calling on residents to take part in an initiative called Our Story, which is happening now. “The library …

Following a motion I raised at Council in December Council will be contacting all the supermarket owners in Wollondilly to gauge their willingness to house a collection bin for donations to the Wollondilly Animal Shelter.  Will be a nice thing for local residents who do their shopping to drop a few donations in the bin like play …

My 2011 Christmas Address that was given at the Picton Carols by the tree. I’d like to take a moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the workers behind the scenes who made tonight happen, Leanne Garrett, Yvonne Cooper, Cath Tayor and of course Pastor Geraldine Clarkson.  Without your efforts tonight would not …

Any residents of Bargo will notice a slight change to the streetscape, its stage one of the Beautify Bargo project I am proud to be part of with the Bargo Chamber of Commerce. —– From Macarthur Chronicle by Amanda Partridge 24th November 2011 THE main street of Bargo will look better than ever once Bargo …

Below is a speech and media article in regard to rebating the fees for the Animal Shelter for animals which are visiting the shelter for the first time.  It is about changing the perception of the shelter showing it is not a place of slaughter but a service to return animals to their loving owners.  …

A great Christmas present for all the residents of Bargo.  The waste transfer station appeal was withdrawn for the Court late last month and below is a news article about the issue. From Macarthur Chronicle by Amanda Partridge 28th November 2011 THE Bargo community is cracking open the champagne after Ironlaw Pty Ltd withdrew its …