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Mount Druitt Pool Re-Opens For 2018-1019 Summer Season - 'Whyilovemountdruitt' Face Book Page

Mount Druitt Swimming Centre

September 24 at 3:37 PM

Only 5 days until the Centre re-opens for the season! Will you be heading to the pool this Saturday 29 September? Enjoy FREE entry, inflatable fun, aqua zumba and kids games.

Christ Mission Possible Free Food Hand Out At Emerton - 'whyilovemountdruitt' Face Book Page

David William King

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September 24 at 10:11 PM

For those who are homeless/couch surfers/low income earners, Christ Mission Possible are handing out FREE food at the Emerton Youth Centre on Wednesday from 10AM. They typically hand out Milk, Bread, some fruit & Vegetables & other stuff. if you are in need head on down. And remember to be respectful to the volunteers, they are there to help. NO pushing in.

NSW Government -This Week

LATEST NEWS

Bushfire assistance for NSW communities Disaster assistance is available for NSW communities affected by the mid-August bushfires.

New plan protects infrastructure during disasters When disaster strikes, the NSW Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy will keep the lights on, water running and transport moving.

Big plans for Greater Newcastle A first-ever plan for Newcastle will set the framework for investment, job opportunities, housing, public spaces and transport.

HAVE YOUR SAY

Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link Have your say on the proposed reference design for the Western Harbour Tunnel and Beaches Link project.

WHAT'S ON IN NSW

Deni Ute Muster The two day event celebrates all things Australian and the icon of the ute.

Great Western Steam Weekend - NSW Rail Museum

GREAT WESTERN STEAM WEEKEND

Next weekend! 29 September — 1 October 2018

Next weekend, the NSW Rail Museum heads west with Australia's most powerful operating steam engine, Beyer-Garratt 6029, undertaking day-trips and shuttle rides in a variety of locations as follows: KANDOS // SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER  Be among the first to ride behind the Beyer-Garratt on the Gwabegar railway line! Take a day trip from Lithgow to Kandos and enjoy the official ceremony and local festivities at Kandos to celebrate the line's re-opening. Or, take one of two short shuttle rides from Kandos to Rylstone and return. BATHURST // SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER Experience Australia's most powerful operating steam engine on a day-trip from Lithgow to Bathurst and return, or one of two 1.5 hour steam train rides from Bathurst to Tarana and return. LITHGOW // MONDAY 1 OCTOBER Take a short ride behind Australia's most powerful operating steam engine on one of several trips from Lithgow to Wallerawang and return. Ideal for families and enthusiasts alike!

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Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Council Pop-ups In Colebee

Residents will be given more opportunities to have their say with at a series of weekend pop-up information sessions.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP says addressing residents and ratepayers concerns on the spot is one of the most effective ways to engage with the community.

“We have held community forums right across Blacktown over two years now and they have been invaluable in providing important feedback to Council and real results for the community,” Mayor Bali said.

‘Until now most of our forums have all been held in the evenings to give people the opportunity to meet us after work or school.”

“Next Saturday we will hold our first Pop-Up Information Session at Greenway Village in Colebee. I will be there with my fellow Councillors and  Council Officers to answer your questions and concerns.

We will be holding two more Saturday Pop-Up Information Sessions later in the year at Seven Hills and Mount Druitt. ,” Mayor Bali said.

Council will continue to host evening Community Forums, with two more planned for this year.

“We want as many people as possible to have “Your Say”.

“With my fellow Councillors, I look forward to spending the afternoon with you and listening to your concerns,” Mayor Bali said.

Details:
Day:     Saturday
Date:    29 September 2018
Time:   1 pm to 3 pm
Venue: Greenway Village, 799 Richmond Road, Colebee

Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Council Gains Funding To Speed Up Planning Review

Blacktown City Council has been successful in gaining NSW Government funding of up to $2.5 million to speed up its review of its main planning strategies and controls. 

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said councils were required to review and update their Local Environment Plans (LEP) and Housing Strategies following changes to NSW Planning laws.

“Following the release earlier this year of the Central City District Plan as part of the Greater Sydney Region Plan, councils are required to review their LEP and develop a Housing Strategy to manage short, medium and long term housing growth.

“Some Councils were provided with extra funds to accelerate the planning reviews, while others including Blacktown City, had to go through a lengthy application process to secure the funds.

“Council officers prepared the application for funding and submitted it in June and I’m pleased to say that following their hard work, we have been successful in our bid for the extra funding.

“The $2.5 million will be used to fund resources and extra studies to enable Council to get the best possible planning and housing outcomes for our community. It will also reduce the time needed to complete the review from three years to two.“Blacktown City" is undergoing massive population growth as well as developing industrial parks and upgrading our city centres. 

We want to make sure that the development and expansion is controlled, environmentally sustainable and underpinned by the world’s best practise planning,” Mayor Bali said.

Health Insurance Tips - One Big Switch

Here are 4 simple ways to save big on Health Insurance:

1. Get a switcher's bonus: For a limited time, switch to combined hospital and extras cover with HCF & you will receive a $200 eGift Card^ for families, couples, single parent families and singles. Find out more here.

2. Don’t be afraid to ask your doctor about their fees and if they will bill you under your current health fund’s “gap program”. If not, ask your fund which doctors will. This could save you $1000s on a single operation!

3. If you are unsure about being covered for a hospital visit, contact your fund before and ask if there any (additional) costs you may have to pay.

4. Review your health insurance annually to make sure it is not only covering what you currently need but what you may need in the future. (For example, you might be way beyond childbearing years and still paying $100s extra for obstetrics.) 

See the special offer for One Big Switch members here or call HCF on 1800 444 423 and see how much you can save. 

Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Ready To Play On New Equipment

Quakers Hill and Lalor Park residents are enjoying the

chance to slide, climb and swing with their new and improved parks.

George Alder Reserve, Quakers Hill, and Thomas Kelly Reserve, Lalor Park, each received a $120,000 upgrade. Federal Member for Greenway, Michelle Rowland helped complete the package with $7,000 for each park through the Stronger Communities Grant Program.

Mayor Stephen Bali MP and
Councillor Julie Griffiths with
happy residents at Thomas Kelly
Reserve, Lalor Park.

Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP said the playgrounds are vital for our community.

“The playgrounds contribute to the positive lifestyle of a community and are valuable spaces for children to learn and play.”

Ms Rowland said: “It’s wonderful to see these local upgrades providing great community spaces for families.”

Council’s Access Advisory Committee played a role in ensuring the Thomas Kelly playground was accessible for all.

Councillor Chris Quilkey and
Councillor Moninder Singh
with locals at George
Alder Reserve, Quakers Hill. 

“Thomas Kelly Reserve has an integrated footpath to the play space ensuring all abilities have access, and the playground equipment suits various ages and is educational,” Mayor Bali said.

“The equipment at George Alder Reserve has also been well received by the community and includes a new swing set, multi-play unit with a double slide, climbing rocks, net panel and a spinner.”

Dr Anil Kumar & Associates ( Dr A.K.A. Dental Surgery)

Servicing our community for over 25 years, Dr Anil Kumar at Rooty Hill has been servicing patients dental requirements.  Sometimes I have met people coming from as far as Liverpool and inner city of Sydney, to have his kind  tremendous service he provides  to each patient.

 Of recent, he is joined with Dr Rashmi Suryawanshi, who treats each patient with natural Dentist care. I do recommend them for  future dental needs that provide exemplary service to our community. The following are their details: