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15 May 2024
GRANTS FOR VOLUNTEERS IN NORTH WEST
Community groups benefit from funding
THE Albanese Labor Government is continuing to recognise the efforts of volunteers and community organisations, announcing that 19 in Greenway will receive grants up to $5,000.
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03 May 2024
SHOCK AT SUDDEN DEATH OF OUR MAYOR
TRIBUTES FLOW for Tony Bleasdale OAM
THE sudden death of Blacktown City Mayor, Tony Bleasdale OAM, while on a flight home to Sydney from an official visit to China has shocked the community with tributes flowing for "a great servant of the city"..
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30 April 2024
LOCAL SPOTLIGHT ON WOMEN'S HEALTH
Toongabbie forum focus on diabetes crisis
ALISON ADAMS
DID you know women are more than twice as likely to ignore, skip or delay disclosing their health issues to a health care professional than men?
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30 April 2024
GREENWAY EMBRACES BULK BILLING
More GPs engaged in patient care
MORE GPs are bulk billing patients in Greenway as a result of investment by the Federal Government to make it easier to see a doctor.
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28 April 2024
RESPECT IT - DON'T WRECK IT
Glenwood residents want a graffiti-free home
RIDDING their streets of eyesore graffiti is one of the ways residents at Glenwood is keeping their city tidy and liveable.
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16 April 2024
AJ BUSH TO CLOSE RIVERSTONE PLANT
Impossible to continue due to housing growth
FAMILY and Australian-owned retail and wholesale butchers and meat by-product rendering company, AJ Bush & Sons, is winding down its Riverstone protein recovery plant after 70 years, due to urban encroachment and a difficult economy.
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05 April 2024
JUDGES PRAISE LOCAL BUSINESS AWARDS FINALISTS
Blacktown businesses take the stage
THERE are only a few weeks left until the winners of the Blacktown City Local Business Awards are announced at a gala presentation to be held at Blacktown Workers Club.
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30 March 2024
USA WARREN MILLER SKI MOVIES
Touring Australia - WIN tickets and more
THE world-famous Warren Miller ski films, now in their 74th year, are touring Australia from May 2024. Locations include Wollongong, Canberra, Newtown, Avoca Beach, Bowral & The Blue Mountains. Visit www.warrenmiller.com.au for ticket details, movie trailer and more.
Competition
Win Warren Miller Tickets to a showing at a venue of your choice! Head to Warren Miller on instagram, tag a friend you’d like to take and comment can’t wait!
Snow Action Magazine
Head to www.snowaction.com.au for snow updates, amazing competitions, features on overseas and Australian resorts, book reviews, tips on travelling to Japan and Canada and more.
WIN WIN WIN
When one of four copies of lonely planets, gorgeous coffee table book about 150 thrilling winter adventures you can do around the world, whether this is snowshoeing, skiing, ice, climbing or hiking . To win simply head to @snowaction on instagram and comment on a winter activity you like to do. If you’d like to read the book, review head to www.snowaction.com.au, it makes a perfect gift for anyone of all ages who likes to be outdoors, living life to the fullest.
Snow podcast
If you love listening on-the-go, check out Loving the Snowlife on iTunes or Spotify. It’s the podcast that helps families get ready for their next snowtrip, where to go and what to do when you get there. Follow on instagram @lovingthesnowlife and comment about what you’d like to hear next, we’re open to all topic suggestions.
Past episodes include: Solo travel, first time snow holiday DO’s and DON’Ts, kids snow holiday logistics, how to choose a season pass, weather forecasting, skincare and makeup at the snow, getting your body ready to stay injury-free, plus size snow clothing, travelling with babies and toddlers, sustainable ski brands and more
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29 March 2024
TOONGABBIE BRIDGE FUNDING ANNOUNCED
Finally, action on crippling delays
THE NSW Government has committed $2M to investigating improvements to Toongabbie Bridge, to help ease queuing and traffic delays on the rail overpass and local road networks adjacent to Toongabbie Station..
THE NSW Government has committed $2M to investigating improvements to Toongabbie Bridge, to help ease queuing and traffic delays on the rail overpass and local road networks adjacent to Toongabbie Station..
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29 March 2024
WESTERN SYDNEY ZOO'S GLOW FESTIVAL
Half price entry for families
ELIZABETH FRIAS
MONEY woes should not stop anyone from enjoying impressive sights and sounds at Western Sydney Zoo.
