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21 December 2022
PLATYPUS PALS PROJECT A WINNER
Environmental award for council-led initiative
THE Platypus Pals project, a citizen science initiative to confirm the presence of platypus in the Georges River, has been recognised at the Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards, winning the Communication Education and Empowerment Award.
THE Platypus Pals project, a citizen science initiative to confirm the presence of platypus in the Georges River, has been recognised at the Local Government NSW Excellence in the Environment Awards, winning the Communication Education and Empowerment Award.
21 December 2022
"WE ARE DOING THE HEAVY LIFTING"
Mayors take their case to Canberra
THE outer suburbs are growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the nation and doing the heavy lifting for our housing supply, but struggle to get vital infrastructure that other areas take for granted.
THE outer suburbs are growing more than twice as fast as the rest of the nation and doing the heavy lifting for our housing supply, but struggle to get vital infrastructure that other areas take for granted.
21 December 2022
DINNER TO SUPPORT CANCER VICTIMS
Fund raiser for special equipment
WESTERN is the theme for a night of entertainment and fun in support of the Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre during the Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner at Ottimo House on Saturday, March 4 2023.
WESTERN is the theme for a night of entertainment and fun in support of the Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre during the Mayor’s Charity Gala Dinner at Ottimo House on Saturday, March 4 2023.
09 December 2022
WORKERS LIFESTYLE GROUP CONFRONTS DIABETES
Regional campaign targets community suffering
BLACKTOWN-based Workers Lifestyle Group has launched a community campaign to combat the scourge of diabetes in Western Sydney.
08 December 2022
NEW WAVE OF INTEREST IN PARKSIDE LIVING
Demand for senior living solutions answered
EVER since the new development was announced earlier this year, the response and anticipation of Parkside Lifestyle Community has been unprecedented.
23 November 2022
ACU REPORT: SKILLED MIGRANTS BATTLE JOB LOCK OUT
SydWest commended as a solutions provider
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
GREATER Western Sydney is seen as a hotpoint in the struggle of skilled migrants and refugees facing an uphill battle to secure work in the community.
11 November 2022
ANIMAL REHOMING CENTRE IS ON THE MOVE
Blacktown council lets the dogs (and cats) out
THE Huntingwood East site of Western Sydney Cats and Dogs has entered the market, as plans for Australia’s first custom-built animal rehoming centre go ahead.
THE Huntingwood East site of Western Sydney Cats and Dogs has entered the market, as plans for Australia’s first custom-built animal rehoming centre go ahead.
10 November 2022
THINKING FOR A LIFE-CHANGING FUTURE
Community legal centre's big fundraiser
A BRAVE community legal centre is dreaming big to construct a legal hub in Western Sydney that will be life changing for marginalised and vulnerable people.
A BRAVE community legal centre is dreaming big to construct a legal hub in Western Sydney that will be life changing for marginalised and vulnerable people.
05 November 2022
WEXPO 2022 LAUNCHED AT WORKERS
Business and community connect
WESTERN Sydney continues to thrive, with the region’s first WEXPO event held at Blacktown Workers Club on October 24.
29 October 2022
NEW ACT ALLOWS IMPOUNDING
No more trolleys, caravans on the streets
DALLAS SHERRINGHAM
THE days of parking the boat or caravan in the street for months on end have come to an end with new legislation strengthening the impounding powers of local councils.