25 July 2024
PRIME MINISTER’S SPELLING BEE
MINISTER for Communications and Member for Greenway, the Hon Michelle Rowland is encouraging all local young wordsmiths to enter this year’s Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee.
The Spelling Bee is a free online competition for Australian school students in Years 3 to 8 across all states and territories.
Minister Rowland said the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee is a fun competition that can help promote an appreciation of words and language in students, as well as develop broader confidence.
“It is a great way for schools and their students to develop a passion for prose, which helps improve literacy, comprehension and critical thinking.
“I would love to see all our local schools in North West Sydney getting involved in the Prime Minister’s Spelling Bee and demonstrating the talent of this region’s students,” Minister Rowland said.
Minister Rowland said schools in Greenway can register to take part in this free competition by Friday, 23 August by visiting: www.spelling-bee.com.au
The national champion in each age group will travel to Canberra to meet the Prime Minister, and also win an iPad, a HarperCollins book pack and a $1000 voucher for their school.
18 July 2024
WESTERN SYDNEY DIABETES: A CALL TO ACTION
Reasons why to BEAT DIABETES
THIS year marks the 10th anniversary of Western Sydney Diabetes (WSD), a pioneering initiative that has made significant strides in combating diabetes in the region.
17 July 2024
COMMUNITY CABINET TO MEET AT RIVERSTONE
THE NSW Government will host a Community Cabinet meeting at Riverstone ion July 23.
The electorate of Riverstone is home to more than100,000 people with suburbs including Acacia Gardens, Grantham Farm, Kellyville Ridge, Nirimba Fields, Parklea, Quakers Hill, Riverstone, Rouse Hill, Schofields, Stanhope Gardens, Tallawong, The Ponds and Vineyard.
Residents, business owners, and those who work in Riverstone and surrounds are encouraged to register to attend the event which will take place on Tuesday, July 23 at the Riverstone Schofields Memorial Club.
A Community Forum, from11:45am to 12:45pm, will give members of the community an opportunity to engage with NSW Premier Chris Minns and Cabinet Ministers about local matters of importance.
People can register to attend the Q&A forum by visitingnsw.gov.au/community cabinet or by phoning02 9228 5188. Registration closes Sunday, July 21.
The Premier and Cabinet Ministers will also meet with representatives from key local organisations during the visit.
This will be the fourth Community Cabinet of the Minns Government following visits to Penrith in July 2023, East Hills in March 2024 and Orange in May 2024.
NSW Premier Chris Minns said: “Community Cabinet creates a direct line of communication between members of my government and the communities we serve.
“We are committed to open communication and collaboration with people and businesses across the state.
“This visit to Riverstone will be the fourth Community Cabinet of our government, with more to come.”
Member for Riverstone Warren Kirby MP said: “I’m delighted to welcome the Premier and Cabinet Minister sto Riverstone to hear directly from locals about matters of importance to our community.
