OCTOBER 2025
Letters to Berwick Star News
Two letters from residents were published in the Berwick Star News edition of 29th October 2025. Whilst the letters take a different approach they both emphasise the failure of the government to follow due process and call out the politicians for turning the issue ito one of race.
Letter from Malcolm SharpLetter from Michael Ball
OCTOBER 2025
One Year Anniversary
November 9th 2025
On the 9th November 2024 Seven (Yes 7) MP’s arrived at Berwick Springs Lake to announce that, without consultation, it had summarily been renamed to Guru Nanak Lake.
One year on we expect to see the Sikh Community gather, we should welcome Sikh Community members to Berwick Springs and show them how the our commmunity has worked hard for 25 years so that all faiths and cultures are able to enjoy the bueatiful surroundings.
JULY 2025
Petition Presented to Parliament
On 30th July 2025 our petition with over 2700 signatures was presented to Parliament. This means we have secured a debate in the Upper House. This enable us to create more publicity about the Governments shameful behaviour.
We will be looking for volunteers to join us at the debate in Parliament which is likely to be within three months. If you are interested email us at info@berwicksprings.com.au.
MARCH 2025
Community Meeting
Ann-Marie Hermans, MP, has confirmed her attendance, and will open a petition to The Legislative Assembly to overturn the renaming of Berwick Springs Lake
Cr Shane Taylor has made his feelings clear in support of residents and will be on hand to answer questions, alongside fellow councillors Lynette Pereira and Michelle Crowther.
Michael Ball, BSCA President, has some major developments, and some astonishing news to announce following the receipt of Freedom of Information Requests.
Let’s keep working together to maintain the pressure on the State Government!
23 FEBRUARY 2025
Change.org Petition Update
The latest updates can be viewed by following this link. If you haven’t already signed the petition please can do, it will help make a difference.
Keep up to date by following BSCA on social media. All links are at the top of this page!
FEBRUARY 2025
Not All Members of the Sikh Community are in Favour of renaming Berwick Springs Lake
There have been some interesting comments on the SBS Punjabi Facebook page by Sikhs who do not favour the name change.
We must remember that it is the State Government that has let down our community by failing to follow naming legislation and failing to consult the local community.
FEBRUARY 2025
Berwick Springs Community Association
Residents formed the Berwick Springs Community Association to challenge the State Government and protect our community’s identiity. President, Michael Ball, stated that “We are here for the long term, we don’t want division in our community we are united behind Berwick Springs Lake”.
