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Western Sydney Chips In With New Factory

Homes Anthony Roberts said the proposed expansion by Snack Brands was further confirmation of the NSW Government’s support of local manufacturing jobs. “I know many people in western Sydney work in construction and manufacturing, so I am excited to see this type of investment in the area,” he said. “It will mean less time commuting for these workers and a better work-life balance. “I look forward to construction starting later this year, with the site expected to be operational in 2025.” To find out more about the project, visit www.planningportal.nsw.gov.au/ major-projects/projects/snack-brandsmanufacturing-facility r

One of Australia’s most iconic food brands is set to centralise its operations in Western Sydney, after being granted approval last month for a new manufacturing, warehousing and distribution hub in Orchard Hills. Tanya Davies MP, Member for Mulgoa said Snack Brands will be investing $222 million to establish the one-stop hub which will allow it to consolidate its operations and boost production. “I am excited to see Snack Brands, making some of Australia’s most iconic chip brands like Kettle and Thins right in our backyard, helping to support local jobs and growth” Mrs Davies said. “With the establishment of the new hub, they’ll be able to increase production capacity to around 50,000 tonnes a year. From peeling to packaging, goods will be made, processed, and transferred from one location, saving time, fuel and reducing the number of truck movements.” “The project will also support 500 construction jobs and provide a welcome boost for the Western Sydney economy.” CEO of Snack Brands Australia Paul Musgrave also commented on the importance of the approval to construct the new facility. “This is a fantastic day for Snack Brands. This approval marks an important milestone in bringing our vision into reality.” “We now have the necessary approvals in place to begin construction on a facility that will enable us to service the growth we are continuously building with our customers for the next 30 years.” “To be able to do this within an efficient and sustainable structure that secures manufacturing jobs in Australia is a huge win for all stakeholders.” Minister for Planning and Minister for

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Australian Premiere Of Madagascar – The Musical Secured For Western Sydney Western Sydney is set to ‘move it move it’ with Madagascar – The Musical to bring to life the classic DreamWorks animated movie at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre in Rooty Hill from 16 – 31 December 2022. The NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency Destination NSW has secured the Australian premiere of the international touring production, which has already performed to sold-out audiences across the UK and New Zealand. Minister for Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said securing the nation’s premiere season of Madagascar – The Musical was a treat for Sydney audiences and a major coup for the Western Sydney visitor economy. “I am delighted the Australian premiere of Madagascar – The Musical will be brought to life at the spectacular, state-ofthe-art Sydney Coliseum Theatre,” Mr Ayres said. “This is a world-class production in a world-class Western Sydney venue with spectacular and colourful sets, masterful puppetry, action-packed adventure and delightful new songs that will inspire audiences to ‘move it move it’ in the aisles. “Western Sydney is going through a renaissance, building a reputation as a dynamic hub for the arts, culture and creative industries, as well as a destination for hosting major international cultural events. “In addition to other ground-breaking cultural events secured by the NSW Government for Western Sydney this year, such as HallyuPopFest and SoundWest, Madagascar – The Musical will be a major drawcard for the city providing a significant boost for the Western Sydney visitor economy.

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“Securing world-class Australian premiere productions like Madagascar – The Musical for Western Sydney is a key pillar in achieving our goal to make NSW the premier visitor economy of the Asia Pacific and cement Sydney’s reputation as the nation’s capital for arts and culture.” The Australian premiere of Madagascar – The Musical is performing for a limited season at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre from 16 – 31 December 2022. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.madagascarthemusical.com.au. rArticle: Stuart Ayres MP

Selective School Changes Ensure Fair Access For All

More gifted students from disadvantaged backgrounds will be able to reach their potential thanks to changes to the selection process for opportunity classes and selective high schools. The change follows the NSW Government’s 2018 review of access to opportunity classes and selective high schools. The review found that certain groups of high potential students were missing out on places because of their low socio-economic background, Aboriginal background, because they had a disability, or because they lived in a rural or remote area. Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell said the new process will reserve up to 20 per cent of places for students from these four equity groups. “A student’s academic potential should not be determined by where they live, their background, or their disability,” Ms Mitchell said. “We are helping to address the unintended barriers that prevent gifted students from having fair and equitable access to opportunity classes and selective high schools. “Every student who gains placement in an opportunity class or selective high school will deserve their place and have the academic talent to fulfil their potential.” The combination of current acceptance rates of students from identified equity groups and the new reserved places will ensure selective schools are more reflective of the proportions of equity groups enrolled in NSW public schools. If there are not enough applications to a particular school from students from under-represented groups or if these students do not meet the minimum performance requirements, the held places will be offered to general applicants based on their highest performance on the placement test. The changes will be implemented this year for 2023 enrolments. r Article: Minister for Education and Early Learning Sarah Mitchell

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Glenmore Park teenager Adrian Jones has experienced the opportunity of a lifetime, making his debut as a boundary umpire in a Victorian Football League (VFL) game recently. The Penola Catholic College student was the boundary umpire for the Sydney Swans and Williamstown Seagulls VFL game, held in June at Blacktown International Sports Park. VFL is an Australian rules football league that serves as one of the second-tier competitions underneath the Australian Football League (AFL). Teams from New South Wales, Queensland and Victoria make up the league. “I got the late call up on the Friday before the game, asking if I was available to do it. I was in such shock that I had been given the opportunity to umpire in the VFL” explained an excited Adrian. “The quality and speed of football was so different to what I had umpired before. It took a little bit of getting used to and adapting, but once I got it, I felt like I really fit in. Everyone on the umpiring panel were great. They were supportive, helped one another out and the atmosphere was amazing” he continued. Adrian’s feat as a boundary umpire in an VFL game was made even more impressive, considering he only took up umpiring just five years ago. “When I first started umpiring, I took it up because I didn’t really enjoy playing, but I loved the sport and thought it was a great opportunity to increase my fitness levels. Beginning as a field umpire in junior footy, I soon moved to boundary umpiring. After meeting some of the other umpires who were doing it, it motivated me to push myself to where I am today,” said Adrian. Now that he has tasted officiating at this level, Adrian hopes to one day become a boundary umpire in the AFL. “Being listed to the AFL is a long-term goal that I have set myself and it is definitely achievable. I still have a long way to go because everyone at the VFL/AFL level is at such a high standard from skills to fitness. After the VFL games I have done and the feedback that I have received, I am going to use that to develop my umpiring” he stated. He believes that umpiring is for anyone that enjoys sport and keeping fit. “There is a discipline for everyone, whether it’s field umpiring, boundary umpiring or goal umpiring. You get to meet great people, increase your fitness level, and focus on a job whilst earning money” he ended. r Adrian at Sydney Swans vs GWS Giants VFL practice match at Tom Wills Oval | Image: Adrian Jones

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Essential Care for our Furry Friends

Local Samantha Fonti knows how important it is to look after our cherished fur babies, particularly those with itchy, irritable skin. So much so that she created a range of skincare for sensitive dogs called Essential Dog. Essential Dog is a certified Australian Made and familyowned business passionate about creating healthy dog skincare and health products that won’t irritate your dog's skin. Utilising a rich and complex combination of Australian cellular plant extracts, precious oils, and ultra-gentle ingredients, their products effectively clean and nourish all skin types from puppies to seniors. “I started the brand back in 2012, as there were no natural or quality products on the market for dogs and so many dogs have skin issues” explained Samantha to the District Gazette. “As a dog owner, I knew it was important for dogs with itchy skin and skin issues to have access to high quality, natural products” she continued. Samantha met with chemists, veterinarians, aromatherapists and naturopaths to develop these products, with the development phase taking two years of research. “I funded the business myself. I wanted to formulate the products on my own terms and not have investors trying to maximise profits as the sole purpose of having higher quality products, for the benefit of dogs would be lost” Samantha stated. Since launching Essential Dog, Samantha has increased the range of products to further assist our four-legged friends. “We've branched out from shampoos, conditioners and deodorisers to a Dermal Itch Range, and a hemp seed oil supplement range for dogs with skin and mobility issues” she replied. To discover Essential Dog’s products, find them on Facebook or visit their website at www.essentialdog.com.au. r Samantha and her pooch ‘Bunny’ | Image: Samantha Fonti

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Funding Available to Natural Disaster Declared Communities Disaster assistance is now available in 23 local government areas (LGAs) following severe storms and flooding from 27 June 2022, which continue to impact large areas of Sydney and the New South Wales coast. The LGAs are Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Camden, Canterbury Bankstown, Campbelltown, Central Coast, Cessnock, Fairfield, Georges River, Hawkesbury, Hornsby, Kiama, Lithgow, Liverpool, Northern Beaches, Penrith, Shellharbour, Shoalhaven, Sutherland, The Hills, Wingecarribee, Wollondilly and Wollongong. Assistance is being provided through the jointly funded Commonwealth-State Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA). Minister for Emergency Management, Senator the Hon Murray Watt, said the flooding has led to a large number of evacuations throughout Metropolitan Sydney, the Hawkesbury, and the Central Coast, with major flood operations still ongoing. “We have seen some of these impacted communities being hit by floods for a third and fourth time in 18 months, which is extremely distressing to the residents of these communities,” Minister Watt said. “The Australian and New South Wales governments have worked very cooperatively through this latest flood emergency, to ensure defence and other resources were deployed early and fast. “Similarly, we’re now working hard together to make sure that impacted communities get the financial and other assistance they need as soon as possible.” New South Wales Minister for Emergency Services and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery, Steph Cooke, said significant recovery support would be required to help support communities once the major weather event passes. “This announcement will ensure immediate assistance is available to impacted communities, including assistance for people who have lost or had damage to their homes,” Ms Cooke said. Assistance available under the DRFA may include: • Help for eligible people whose homes or belongings have been damaged (eligibility criteria apply); • Support for affected local councils to help with the costs of cleaning up and restoring damaged road and essential public assets; • Concessional interest rate loans for small businesses, primary producers, and non-profit organisations; and • Freight subsidies for primary producers. For information on personal hardship and distress assistance, contact Service NSW on 13 77 88. To apply for a concessional loan or primary producer grant, contact the NSW Rural Assistance Authority on 1800 678 593 or visit www.raa.nsw.gov.au. Information on disaster assistance can be found on the National Recovery and Resilience Agency’s website at www. recovery.gov.au.

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Glenmore Park Realty Wins Awards With more than 90 years of combined property experience, Glenmore Park Realty continues to dominate the Glenmore Park property market. The popular local agent has already won two prestigious awards this year. Glenmore Park Realty was awarded the Agency of the Year (Suburb Winner - Glenmore Park) and Belinda Watts the Agent of the Year (Suburb Winner – Glenmore Park) at the 2022 RateMyAgent Agent of the Year Awards. Winners were awarded based upon reviews from clients who had purchased or sold through an agent. “I am so proud that we win most recommended agency of the year every year. It is very important to me, because it means our clients that have been through the process with us are really happy with their decisions” said Belinda Watts, Glenmore Park Realty Director/ Licensed Real Estate Agent to the Glenmore Gazette. Belinda and her dedicated team have many years of experience working here in Glenmore Park with the local community. “I have worked in Glenmore Park for 23 years now and absolutely love being a resident as well as a business owner in the area. I am very blessed to have a team of wonderful individuals who are all like-minded and client focused” she explained.

“Our difference is that we really do care about all our clients and want the best outcome for them. You are not just another number with GPR, you are a client for life!” Belinda ended. Whether you are looking to buy, sell or rent, the team at Glenmore Park Realty is ready to help you. Call them on 4733 1222 or pop in to see them at Shop 7B HomeCo Glenmore Park, Glenmore Parkway, Glenmore Park. Their website is www. glenmoreparkrealty.com.au.

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Is There a Food That Could Help Avoid and Possibly Even Help Clear Blood Clots? Blood clotting is vital to stopping blood loss. Inappropriate clotting can produce DVTs and pulmonary embolism, as we saw last month. Blood clots are formed from strands of a protein called fibrin, which is laid down then cross-linked to form an even stronger meshwork. Inappropriate clots occur when the balance between blood clot formation (clotting/anticlotting) and blood clot dissolving pathways are disturbed i.e., when factors leading to clot formation are inappropriately increased, and/or those leading to clot breakdown are decreased. In this way, 17,000 Australians suffer venous blood clots (VTE) annually. Regularly eating natto could help these people avoid and possibly aid resolving VTE. Natto is a tradition cheese-like food eaten by Asians for over 2,000 years. It contributes to the high life expectancy of Japanese people eating traditional diets. Natto is made from soybeans fermented with bacillus subtilis (variety natto) bacteria. In a 1990 Japanese study, researchers gave patients 200g of Natto, and showed clearly that eating natto significantly increases a person’s ability to break down blood clots for up to 8 hours after natto ingestion. During the soybean fermentation, bacteria produce large amounts of an enzyme called ‘nattokinase’ (NK), a potent clot-

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breaker. Rat studies show that NK is 5 times better at blood clot breaking than the body’s own clot breaking enzyme called plasmin. Once in the blood stream, NK helps dissolve bloodclots by: 1. breaking up cross linked fibrin directly 2. generating plasmin 3. degrading blood factors that stop plasmin formation NK also lowers plasma levels of factors that promote blood clot formation including fibrinogen, and clotting factors VII, and VIII, and it does all this with little to no side effects. Eating regular natto maybe a cheaper and better option as natto also contains significant levels of: 1. vitamin K1 - optimises blood anticlotting enzymes 2. vitamin K2 - keeps blood vessel walls flexible reducing atherosclerosis and VTE clot formation (these are linked) Finally, people eating natto including post-menopausal women, have been shown to improve bone strength. Here again, we see how important “eating the right foods” is to health and avoiding disease. If you have a health issue and would like to see how dietary change could benefit you, please give us a call at the clinic.

Local Community Welcomes New Firefighting Recruits

Since the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfire Season, Regentville Rural Fire Brigade has welcomed 22 new members. The 12 most recent have just been assessed in their Basic Bush Firefighter qualification and are hitting the ground running with the latest impacts of flooding in the Western Sydney area. Firefighters Amelia, Isaiah, Brandon, Alex H, Michael, Thomas, Ainsley, Alex N, Lew, Abbey, Kai, and Jamie are all keen to continue learning and develop with the fast approaching “fire season”. “I decided to join the RFS to experience new things and challenge myself in a welcoming team environment. Being able to help others in the community when they need it most is an honour and doing that with a team of dedicated and friendly members is an amazing opportunity” said recruit Isaiah. “I have always wanted to join the RFS since I was a kid growing up and thought it was time to put myself out there and join the brigade to help my local community” added recruit Jamie. To be deemed competent, the members had to undertake multiple training days and nights with the rest of the brigade and as a cohort. This included a theory assessment with a pass mark of 100% followed by a series of practical skills-based scenarios such as portable pumping skills, the use of hand tools to create fire breaks and trails, general firefighting, and truck maintenance duties as well as emergency overrun drills for in the event of the fire truck being stranded and surrounded by the impacts of fire. “The course went very well! The trainers knew what they were teaching and explained it very efficiently and were easy to understand” explained recruit Amelia. These crews are now able to attend a wide variety of incidents across the state (even interstate and internationally) with many of them having already done so within the week of being qualified. “Some of the new members have been out assisting with road closures, evacuations and assisting the public with the current flood situation with most of them already putting their hands up to assist in the clean-up once all the water has gone” said Jordan Jobson of Regentville Rural Fire Brigade. With these new members, Regentville now has a membership base of around 95 members including Life Members, Reserve Membership and Community Engagement Team with around 40 being active on the front lines when called upon. Regentville RFB is always recruiting, particularly if you have Monday to Friday daytime availability. Visit NSW RFS – Regentville Brigade on Facebook to stay up to date with all their brigade activities and events. r Feature Article [Cover + Above] Regentville RFB’s newest firefighters ready to tackle the upcoming season | Images/Article: Regentville Rural Fire Brigade

Table Tennis Now in Glenmore Park

Table tennis has come to Glenmore Park, with the local community now having the opportunity of learning to play or getting coaching in the sport. Penrith Table Tennis, under the guidance of Beverley and David Clackson, will be hosted at Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre each week. Beverley and David are both Level 1 coaches and have been coaching table tennis for over 6 years. Beverley began playing the sport at the age of 12 and currently plays A Grade in the Western Sydney competition. She has also represented NSW on many occasions. Teaching David to play 14 years ago, they are now coaching 12 people, ranging in age from 8 to 55 years old. “Table Tennis is a high energy, challenging sport that we play all year round, around Australia and New Zealand. We have many friends that play and enjoy the friendship as well as the competition involved in this sport” said Beverley and David to the Glenmore Gazette. They both love the game and consider themselves as ambassadors for the sport. “We started coaching with several goals. We would like to get players to representative level if they have that desire and give beginners a chance at learning a difficult sport. We are the only people we know coaching beginners; we know there must be other coaches doing this, but we don’t know of any. We also want to promote this sport and encourage players of all ages and standards” they explained. The cost is $5 per session. Coaching is by appoint only, for $25 per hour. Monday night sessions are 6pm to 10pm (handicap competition commencing at 6:45pm), Tuesday morning from 10am to 12pm, Wednesday night from 7pm to 10pm, Thursday morning from 10am to 12pm, Friday night from 7pm to 10pm and Saturday night from 6pm to 10pm. They may look at running school holiday programs for those interested in learning. More information on coaching and learning to play is available by contacting Beverley, Secretary of Penrith Table Tennis, on 0411 772140.

r [Top] Beverley and David at the Blacktown Workers competition in 2014 [Above] Beverley and David at the Canberra Nationals in 2012. Images Supplied by David Clackson

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Construction Progresses with Nangamay Public School Construction is progressing well on Nangamay Public School, due to open in Mulgoa Rise in 2023. The build has seen the slabs laid and much of the extensive groundwork close to completion. The first floor slabs to be laid and exterior walls to be installed will commence shortly. The school has had a strong response from the community through their Expression of Interest (E.O.I) to enrol online form. “Through this process, we have filled more than three Kindergarten classes, we have filled classes in Learning Stages 1, 2 and 3 and we continue to receive more interest every day. I have been asked about class sizes. Our class sizes meet DoE policy, a policy committed to smaller class sizes in the K-2 years, our K-2 classes will have approximately 20 to 24 students in each class. Our 3 to 6 classes are closer to an enrolment of 30” said Sharon Gordon, Principal of Nangamay Public School. They have commenced the appointment of staff through the DoE Merit Selection process. In Term 3, Anneliese Johnson will commence as an Assistant Principal and Anna Erskine will commence as their School Administration Manager. “Anneliese and Anna bring with them extensive experience and a knowledge of the local community. The school will continue to appoint staff throughout Term 3 and Term 4” she explained. Principal Sharon Gordon is looking forward to the opening of the school in the new year. “This is an incredibly exciting time for the Glenmore Park community. The school will be an amazing resource for the community and a welcoming place where families can come together and partner in their child’s education. “As the Foundation Principal, I am very excited to meet our students and families. I look forward to working with our community as we develop our high expectations school culture. A culture that values, respects, and learns from our rich history and sets aspirational goals for our future. The school’s design is future focussed and will be an exciting place to teach and learn within” Principal Sharon Gordon ended. r An artist’s impression of Nangamay Public School | Image Supplied [Inset] The school’s new logo | Image: Lee Hampton (Koori Kicks Art) | Article: Principal Sharon Gordon

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Article Written + Submitted by: Minister Steve Gooch P: 4733 1635 A: Cnr William Howell Dr + Pritchard Pl, Glenmore Park W: www.gracewest.church Service Times: Sundays @ 8.30am, 10.30am and 5pm. Plus activities for adults + young people right throughout the week. My wife Carol and I had a nice couple of days away. When we arrived home, I couldn’t find the house keys. I went through the options. Did I take them? Yes. Did I still have them while away? Yes. Did I pack them in my bag for departure? Yes. Then why can can’t I find them? After emptying out my luggage on the doorstep and searching through it, I decided to give up. Then Carol said, “Where is my phone?” After emptying her luggage on the doorstep and searching through it, she decided to give up. I walked onto the road to see if it fell out of the car. There it was on the ground! Finally, I checked one last place for my keys, my toiletries bag. There it was! Losing things is awful. Losing yourself is worse. But worst of all is losing direction spiritually. Not knowing where we have come from or where we are going with God. There is no need to fret about these things, for the Bible makes them clear. ‘In him (God) we live and move and have our being’ (Acts 19). We come from God and get our direction by God. Likewise, Jesus says, ‘I am the way the truth and the life’. If you want to find your way spiritually, then contact us at gracewest.church/enquiry and ask about our course on ‘finding your way’ beginning soon. r

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FAITH - FOOTHILLS CHURCH

Tanya Davies MP Member for Mulgoa

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More Than Coincidence

Some aspects of our lives are beyond our own control, and yet are instrumental in what our lives become and in our experience of what is truly good. We call them the work of Fate or Destiny, or some other term that shows we don’t really know what is going on. The most convenient term we might use is ‘coincidence’, which relieves us of any responsibility to consider why a good thing may have happened. In a true story from the 1920s, a bishop from Uganda got an American college president interested in granting a four-year scholarship for one of his young African friends. Within two years, the young man set sail from Africa with a round-trip ticket good for four years. From Liverpool UK, he sent a message detailing his time of arrival in New York, but the college president was very ill in hospital at the time, the message was mishandled, and nothing done about it. The young man arrived, no one met him to clear immigration, and he had to take the next boat home broken-hearted. When the college president was discharged from hospital, he took a boat trip to England on the advice of his doctor to recuperate. Mid-Atlantic, he decided to see if there were any students on-board. He bumped into the young African (think about the probability) who explained he had been deceived by an American college president, Dr. X, and told the story. Deeply apologetic, the college president introduced himself and explained the misunderstanding. The young African took the next boat from Liverpool back to New York and after his college education and two years of graduate study, he became an influential leader in his own country. Coincidence? Fate? Providence? Chance? The Bible teaches that God is always at work and is at work today. Could this story be about the purpose of God? Is it possible that what we call hap-hazard ‘coincidences’ that make our lives better, could be the organized activity of God being good to us?

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