TRUE BLUE HEROES Each of us has our own meaning what is the Anzac spirit. “Anzac stood, and still stands, for reckless valour in a good cause, for enterprise, resourcefulness, fidelity, comradeship, and endurance that will never give up,” explained Paul Bryant, President of Fairfield RSL. Our national identity was forged by the Anzacs, that legacy still has Australians talking and thinking about proving themselves on the world stage. Whatever the endeavour.
This year we mark the 100th anniversary when the guns fell silent in World War 1; Armistice Day, November 11 1918. A horrific war gave birth to the Anzac spirit and defined the Australian character. The qualities, which collectively make up the Anzac spirit, include endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and mateship. For the people of Fairfield, the Anzac legacy is a celebration of the Australian identity because it embodies the story we’ve long told each other about what is means to be Australian. “Anzac has many narratives but they all explain that, even as a small nation, Australia is the little country that could. And Australians tell those stories to each other every day of the year. That’s what propels us forward in our day-today lives,” said Alex Karaki from Filpure Water.
“Punching above our weight and winning comes to mind when I reflect on the Anzacs having a go, looking after your mate, these are magnificent character traits. What an inheritance the Anzacs left us,” said Fairfield City Centre Co-ordinator, Helen Pijaca. Fairfield City Chamber of Commerce President, Vince Movizio, says the spirit of Anzac is still seen today in times of crisis or hardship. “During cyclones, droughts, floods, and bushfires, Australians come together to rescue one another, to ease suffering, to provide food and shelter, to look after one another and to let the victims of these disasters know they are not alone,” he said. A century after the end of the war to end all wars, a grateful city salutes and remembers the enormous contribution of Fairfield’s Anzacs: 45 served at Gallipoli, 192 throughout World War 1. They are immortalised along the gates to Honour Avenue War Memorial. Lest we forget
TOMORROW’S FAIRFIELD Fairfield Council understands the importance of development and ensuring it meets the ever changing needs of the 21st century city; Council’s Urban Design Study proves that fact. With apartment living transforming Sydney, Fairfield planners are bringing the future into the present by doing something now. “The endorsed study recommended buildings of up to 20 storeys for larger sites where impacts can be better managed such as the Fairfield Forum site,” explained Council’s Land Use Planner, Edward Saulig. “The Fairfield City Chamber of Commerce worked with us on this study. “Managing our urban growth is about design, energy efficient buildings, transportation safety, and innovative environmental solutions; that’s tomorrow’s Fairfield! “The flow on from increased development, leads to improvements to pedestrian connections, new civic spaces and community facilities.
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The report estimates that an extra 4000 apartments will be built in the City Centre should the findings of the study be embraced. Council is also working with NSW Roads & Maritime Services to best manage traffic. “These reforms will provide for a cosmopolitan way of life,” said Mr Saulig. For more information, contact Edward Saulig on 9725 0222 or esaulig@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au. Artist impression