After The Storm RAAF Memmorial Park, Mount Druitt, Trees Need To Be Removed....

It has been more than 4 months after the severe storm, Mount Druitt received in January 2016.

Most people have gone over this incident and  a majority of business are 'Back In  Business'. Yet, we tend to have Parks and Reserves not been fully cleaned up, in relation to loose tree trunks left on the  ground.

In RAAF Memorial Park, Mount Druitt this is the case and this needs to be attended too, so that it appears in it's natural look as it was before the storm happened.

If we have visitors to the area, then 'we need to clean our act' or this  case our environment, this is so it is left in its beautiful natural state and we can enjoy it the  bit of nature we have in the area.
After, speaking to a few residents in the area, they agree as well and wonder why it has taken that long to do so.

 This has been , in the mean time!

Westfield Mount Druitt Must Have Listened To About Bicycle Stands/Racks Required ...And With A Great Design!

So, After a few years of advocating for bicycle stands/racks at Westfield Mount Druitt, the management need to be congratulated for  placing one of these stand where I  had taken a photo be fofore 2 years ago.

Sometimes, what I believe happens is being patient and this gets results as long as proper consistent advocating for improvements are lobbied and advocated in order. People are mostly impatient when requesting community improvements and that includes myself at times. Yet when the battle seems lost and all the background deals are being discussed and done, then comes the just deserved community results.

Here, can see that the Management of Westfield are listening to the community and have even spent funds to research ways of providing a stand where  bicycles can be tied up, whilst shopping, also making it fit into our modern world of art.

Another small win for the community and I am wondering are they  placing similar stands within Westfield Mount Druitt, car park, outside different entrances and update this on any internal maps for customers.
 
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The Top 10 Countries Visiting 'Whyilovemountdruitt Blogspot'!

It is with great pleasure thatI announce the top 10 countries interested in 'Mount Druitt' and especially with 'whyilovemountdruitt'. You may be surprised which countries are up there and also which countries are down on the top 10 or not even on the list. A present Australia tops it but I feel sure that United States will take over soon. Could this a  great potential to  seek tourists coming to Mount Druitt and seek what it offers? Maybe as time goes by!  Country                                     Visits Australia                                      17565

United States                               17258

Russia                                            1383

Germany                                        1338

Ukraine                                          1110

France                                              824

Portugal                                           415

United Kingdom                              333

China                                               142

Brazil                                               128

Mount Druitt Families In Families!

Day to day we live in families that average from about 1-2 parents to 2-4 children. Yet, when we talk about above averages, it is not beyond belief that there are families that have high amount of children.

I briefly met a gentleman from New Zealand, who doesn't want to go back to New Zealand and has had 4 children from a first marriage wife and 13 children from a second marriage wife. That is a lot of children:17 children. At times he forgets the name of some of his children, but he spoke with so much pride, that I had to  make this public. He admitted that now it is enough children, his wife and he has. We sometimes don't realise that there could  lots of families living in one house, probably cramped!

Myself, having 2 grown up children, I thought and think it is enough. His story reminded myself of the factual story where my mother was 1 children out of 13 children. The though of mothers bearing birth  to so many children but the glory of raising them up to be adults, makes up for that!

Families are great as you are a part of them: when you are a parent and your children will live their life a bit the way you want them too and a lot the way they want to live their life. They honor and respect parents, they keep friendship close to their hearts. They find life hard and they come to celebrate they are families in families.

So Mount Druitt has families in families and will always have this!

Holy Family Fair 4th June 2016 - Is Just Around The Corner - Holy Family - Mount Druitt

On this Saturday, 4th June, Holy Family Mount Druitt, will be holding a Fair at 254 Luxford Road Road. Emerton. It will be held from 10.00am to 3pm with stalls, rides, games food and entertainment.


The whole community is invited, including all families so that it can a day enjoyed by all.

Click here for previous post!

Deadly Dreaming - My Mob - Mount Druitt Streets University

Interesting video from a local songwriter and artist producing  song 'My Mob' - with Mount Druitt Street University, providing recording and producing this song.

I like to hear from our young, with the emotions they have of  their life and inspiring other locals to come out and be good. This is what we need in our local community, more locally produced songs to be very inspirational. 

Click here for My Mob Video

Time Lapse Of Tennis Centre at Blacktown Leisure Centre Stanhope - Blacktown City Council

Great video on Time Lapse of Tennis Centre - Leisure Centre - Stanhope Gardens. Maybe we could get a new Tennis centre in Mount Druitt!

Click here for the Blacktown City Council Video on Stan Hope Gardens Tennis Centre

Blacktpown City Brass Band Hits So Far!

379	Chariots of fire
351	Dad's Army
341	Last of the Summer Wine
277	Jupiter & Fur Elise
268	Yellow Bird
212	Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
207	Hello Dolly
207	Banana Boat Song
192	La Mer
177	Neighbours Theme
172	While Shepherds watched their flock by night
172	Eastenders
168	Spanish Eyes
166	Simple Gifts
164	It's the season to be jolly
161	Sweet Chiming Christmas Bells
154	Star Wars Theme
153	Pirates of Penzance
150	Scotland The Brave
148	Teddy Bears Picnic
146	Cornish Floral Dance
146	All Day, All Night
144	The Entertainer
140	Lilly The Pink
134	Simply The Best
133	Wallace & Gromit
123	We three Kings
122	ABBA GOLD
121	The Skye Boat Song
112	Jurassic Park
106	Winning Easy
105	Aint Misbehaving
96	Away In a Manger
89	Moscow Nights
85	Bright and best
83	Catch A Falling Star
78	Carribean Rapsody
72	Radetsky
69	I saw Mummy kissing Santa
56	He ain't heavy, his my brother!
48	Westward Ho
2	Mango Walk
2	Blue Moon

Blacktown City Brass Band (First Time This Year) - Greats Songs To Listen Too - In Mount Druitt!

It has been a while since I have caught up will this local Brass Band and I am proud to say I am getting popular with them. They always have a smile, laugh and we share in stories. Amazing, we have had this kind of relationship for over 2 years.

So here is the local Blacktown City Brass Band with the current new songs recorded today:

Click here for the 'Mango Walk' 

Click Here for "Blue Moon" 

You can also listen to all their songs on the playlist in Youtube! 

Legal Practical Suggestions - Falzon Legal

I will be providing information from a Law Firm, which is based outside the  area. I know Paul Falzon, from my Advocacy towards public transport (Only) days.  I have his permission to inform the  community of matters of importance. I do hope you enjoy it and should you wish to discuss with Paul Falzon, mention that you  had seen this article from this website and I'm sure his legal Firm will assist you!
May 2016

Welcome to the May edition of the Falzon Legal newsletter

A newsletter for clients, friends of the practice and special interest groups.

This is a free service and in this edition we have some topical articles written in a helpful, no-nonsense style with plenty of practical suggestions.

We hope you enjoy the articles.

Click here for: 'Can you be separated and live under the same roof?'

Click here for: Understanding what a Plea in Mitigation means

Click here for: 'The perils of not making a Will'



Jo and Lynn, are current final year social work students undertaking a placement at Falzon Legal and are able to support clients in crisis and assist. Jo & Lynn are meeting with local community services in the St. George and Canterbury local government to compile a database which will be provide services targeting the elderly and frail aged, people with disabilities as well as young people, and families.

At Falzon Legal, we believe our point of difference is our client centered approach. Often clients have a problem that requires complementary non-legal services, such as Centrelink applications, counseling for domestic violence, or access to aged care in home packages, such as respite or domestic assistance.

Jo and Lynn have visited 10 several local services and have made inroads into understanding the often fragment local community services system to unlock local support for our clients when they need it most. One of the practical outcomes from the placement will be to meet local services on offer and to compile a referral directory, which will be placed on our website.

Paul Falzon, says “We offer free half hour consultations to the community organisations and their clients. If we cannot we refer them to local services and agencies who can. We try to ensure that people don’t fall through the gaps”.

If you have a legal question or problem contact Falzon Legal on (02) 9502 2922 or paul@falzonlegal.com.au

This newsletter is intended to provide general information
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You should obtain professional advice before you undertake

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Course For Aboriginal Business Leader - Willmot Community Face Book Group

This is an opportunity to do a course and  help yourself  if you want too,  becoming an indigenous business leader.

Thanks to the Willmot community Face Book Group, this can be spread to the Mount Druitt community!  Check it out if you are interested!






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ABC Compass May Help You With Who To Vote For At This Years Federal Election!

Now the Australian Federal election is around the corner, there  may be swinging voters or  even party line voters that may not really know by asking questions will determine which political party you may be heading for.

It is a golden opportunity to see if you really vote for the party you voted for last time or want to vote this time and to see when you sit in the current political environment.

For me the result shocked me, but whether I vote with my heart or head, I will decide by election day. I know that with some questions I would  have answered against polls at times and voted with the heart, others I voted with the head! I do recommend you try ABC Compass and see where you fit in the political field!

Click this for ABC Compass survey

To help you, the ABC has done a comparison of the major Parties Policies and puts on the  tables all the key issues voters want to talk about Click here
 

A Suggestion:Security Issues At Westfield Mount Druitt When No Security Was present!

Whilst we all would like security to be near us of every moment of every day, I must compliment Westfield Mount Druitt with the regular security guards they employ, patrolling inside and sometimes outside of  the shopping complex. They ensure there is proper manners from all community members and uphold the good respect that we all deserve to give of and to each other.

Unfortunately, I was entering the Mount Druitt Westfield shopping complex from Mount Druitt Town Square, yesterday, where usually there is security guards standing outside the electronic open doors. As I entered there were one man about 40 years old abusing a young man that had apparently dropped a carton of beer, with  possibly his father, beside him. All I heard was, 'Are so stupid- Common let's go outside and I'll  fight you!' Both the young man and his possible father didn't respond and were left standing with fear as other shoppers were shocked with the abuse provide by this man.

Obviously I didn't see what occurred before that happened, I raced on forward to see if there was security - spotted a cleaner and asked can she contact security - she said 'Yes'. She must have pressed an electronic message to the security guards, she ran with myself to the electronic doors and I could see a man on a mobile phone who was with the abusing man, pacing up and down outside in Mount Druitt Dawson Mall. Suddenly, about 4 security guards came down asked myself what happened?

I explained that I didn't see what happened that a man in orange top was a busing a young man and was causing a fight and pointed out the man to them. I couldn't see the  young man, walked away and then sighted the young man holding his carton of beer, appearing to be fearful of exiting the electronic doors. I ran back to the security guards and explained where the young man was standing. They went to approach the young man and started to question him. I then left for home.

I do think that after this incident has occurred and to be fair to Westfield security guards, they cannot be everywhere at every time, a Security Emergency button could be installed (like they do at train stations). To be used by the public, if situations arise similar to this, with security guards are being present and the public would  be aware of it, for their own protection!

Health And Safety Changes Required In Mount Druitt Bus Interchange - 'whyivlovemountdruitt' Face Book Book

 So, here we have a genius of an idea to prevent potential accidents, death at Mount Druitt Bus Interchnage. This may seem like it will restrict commuters getting into buses -- yet commuters line up for buses anyway. This could be an idea that overhauls all NSW bus Interchanges design and would it be great that the innitial  idea came from a 'whyilovemountdruitt' Face Book Page Post?

What is also great is that Lester from the Mount Druitt Commuters Improvement Group will take this on board the group, local state member and NSW Minister of Transport.

Here it is from Ron from Whalan with comments:

Ron Vorbach

22 hrs

This is just a mock up of a modification I would like to see happen to our bus inter change. The intention is to stop run away shopping carts or baby strollers accidentally rolling in front of buses.Railing only covering the parts that would not block access to boarding the buses . Railing placed on existing posts. This still leaves a buffer zone between the bus and the rails in case of any unseen event. Only requires 6 railing bars and fittings to each bus bay, thus minimizing the costs to implement.. Safety to all 100%.

Lester Pasley This is a good idea Ron. Do you mind if I write to Edmond Atalla and let him know? He can raise it with Transport for NSW as the owner of the interchange.

Like · Reply · 19 hrs

Ron Vorbach You are very welcomed. Any thing that can prevent any one being hurt in any way is top priority in my book. Just the other day we saw a runaway trolley hit up against a bus , Lucky no one was in the way and nothing was damaged . Had it got bounced by the bus and hit a child or some one , need I say more.

Ronald Bright it would be far better if the shopping trolleys were not taken away from the shopping precinct to start with. People who use these trolleys have no respect for others in the community who have to weave their way around these in public areas as well as the safety aspect where the can interfere with both pedestrian and vehicle access 

Ron Vorbach I agree, but in the shorter term we need the above. Same logic applies of how people elect to use garbage bins provided or not at all sadly.

Like · Reply · 13 hrs

Jean-Francois Svoboda Security Guards do not run after runaway trolleys but great idea to the two 'Ronnies'!