With a strong focus on lifelong education, early infrastructure and amenities, we deliver walkable neighbourhoods with a diverse housing mix. Oran Park is located in the centre of the Camden LGA –approximately 15 minutes from the new Western Sydney Airport.
• Limited land is available, starting from $655,500
• Variety of lot sizes, starting from 375m2
• All land is registered and ready to build on
• Many lots are in close proximity to the Town Centre
Oran Park is a nationally recognised, masterplanned community that delivers sustainable living.
New Pathway Takes Big Step Towards Safety
The popular bridgeto-bridge loop of Penrith’s Great River Walk is now a safer, more connected and enjoyable experience with the new pedestrian pathway on Nepean Avenue complete.
The pathway, which includes bollards and in-ground lighting, significantly improves the safety of thousands of pedestrians who complete the Great River Walk every week and provides the long-awaited addition to the popular walk.
Jointly funded by the NSW Government and Penrith City Council, the pathway project has produced a range of improvements on Nepean Avenue, between Memorial Avenue and Tench Reserve.
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney was joined by Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM on site to celebrate the completion of the project.
“Each year we see more and more people visiting our beautiful Nepean River and completing this popular loop walk, and for so long they have been forced to walk on the road during this stretch of the walk which was not ideal,” Cr Carney said.
“This project has been a priority for Council and our community since the development of the Our River Master Plan and the award-winning Penrith Green Grid Strategy.
“It’s fantastic to see our shared vision for a walkable, connected and safe Nepean River precinct realised.”
Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Paul Scully said the NSW Government invested $1.25 million towards the project through the Metropolitan Greenspace Program.
“Penrith’s Great River Walk is one of Western Sydney’s most iconic and picturesque destinations with beautiful views of the Nepean River and the Blue Mountains,” Mr Scully said.
“Funding for this project makes this popular community walkway a safer experience for walkers and cyclists. It also improves connectivity to nearby Tench Reserve and the Yandhai Nepean Crossing.”
Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM MP said this muchanticipated pathway provides better traffic flow and improve the experience of Great River Walk users.
“The Great River Walk is one of Sydney’s most scenic walks and this new pathway makes it even better,” Ms McKeown said.
“The local community wants the Nepean River precinct to be a world-class destination for nature and recreation. A safer and more connected Great River Walk is part of that vision.”
The project also included new traffic calming paver bands to create a safer, calmer traffic environment which supports and encourages cyclists on the road, as well as the planting of new trees to enhance amenity, provide shade and help cool the city.
This project was proudly funded by the NSW Government in association with Penrith City Council. Council secured a $1.25 million grant under the Metropolitan Greenspace Program, and this contribution was matched by Council with additional funds allocated from Council’s District Open Space Contributions Plan and General Revenue.
Learn more at yoursaypenrith.com.au/nepeanavenue.
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Hobbies + Interests
Penrith Physical Culture Club
Great meets at Glenmore Park Youth and Community Centre and Nangamay Public School on Monday and Tuesday nights and Caroline Chisholm High School Dance Studio on Tuesday nights. More details: penrithphysie@outlook.com
“Taste of Everything” Group for Women
Learn something new each week, meet new people, and have a laugh. Meets every Thursday from 9.30am-12.30pm at Floribunda Community Centre (3-4 Floribunda Ave, Glenmore Park). More Details: Martha 0414 557 062
Square Dancer Classes
Glenbrook Public School Hall and Surveyors Creek Community Ctre, Glenmore Park. First Lesson is FREE! Square dancing is an art and sport combined into one. Groups of eight with a caller providing all the instructions. No experience is required. Good exercise both physically and mentally. Meet a whole new network of friends! Wear comfortable shoes. No partner required, come alone, as a couple or bring the whole family. All ages are welcome! Inquiries 0411 456 208
Markets
Luddenham Country Markets
Held fortnightly on Sundays from 19th March, 9:00am till 1:00pm at Luddenham Showground (Park Road, Luddenham). More details: Search Luddenham Country Market on Facebook
Penrith Producers
Held on Friday 23rd June, Friday 29th September and Friday 1st December from 5:00pm to 9:00pm at Triangle Park (565-567 High Street, Penrith). More details: https://www.visitpenrith. com.au/www.penrith.city/events
Support + Wellbeing
Prostate Cancer Support Group
Meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at Emu Sports Club (1 Leonay Parade, Leonay) from 6.45p.m. More Details: www. prostatesupport.org.au or phone the Group’s President David Wilkinson on1300 13 38 78.
Penrith Womens Walk and Talk
Meets 5pm every Wednesday (for Guest Speaker) and walk from 6pm outside Coffee Club Nepean River (78-88 Tench Ave, Jamisontown). More details: www.facebook.com/ Penrithwomenswalkandtalk
Penrith Mens Walk and Talk
Meets 5pm every Thursday (for Guest Speaker) and walk from 6pm outside Coffee Club Nepean River (78-88 Tench Ave, Jamisontown). More details: www.facebook.com/ PenrithMensWalkAndTalk/
Brumbies Thrive in 25!
The Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC are ready for the stampede, as they prepare to take the field for the 2025 season in the Penrith District Junior Rugby League Competition.
The local club will be heading into their 32nd year this season. Trial games will begin in March, whilst the hotly anticipated season kick off will be 5th April.
The newly built Ched Towns Reserve Amenities Building continues to be a welcome addition for the Brumbies faithful.
The family-oriented club will be looking to field teams from the Under 5’s to Open Men’s and Women’s teams. New and existing players are welcome.
The Brumbies experienced many highlights during the 2024 season.
“The opening of our new facilities was definitely a big moment for the club. As was the season launch. The Major Easter Raffle with a visit from the Easter Bunny, Under 5’s to 6’s Superhero Round, Magic Round for Under 8’s to 10’s, Under 7’s Gala Day, Oak Relay Race, Trivia Night and Old Boys Day. The season had it all!” said Kiley Woodford, Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC Registrar.
“There were 15 teams that made it to the finals, with 2 progressing to the Grand Final. Our Under 12/2’s team won their Grand Final, whilst the Under 13/2’s team came away as Grand Finalists” she added.
Last year would see 28 teams take to the field for the mighty Brumbies, comprising of 425 players.
Kiley and her fellow Committee members are positive for the year ahead.
“We are looking forward to creating more female teams. We have some amazing fundraising events coming up, like Easter Raffles, Mother’s Day Raffles, Trivia Night, Sportsman’s Lunch and more” explained Kiley to the Glenmore Gazette.
Registrations for the new season are now open and will remain open until teams are full. Players and volunteers can register at https://profile.mysideline.com.au/register/entity?d ata=eyJlbnRpdHlJZCI6MTE0MDIsImVudGl0eVR5cGUiOiJjbHViI n0%3D&source=rugby-league
For more information about the Glenmore Park Brumbies, visit their website at www. glenmoreparkbrumbiesjuniorrugbyleaguefootballclub.com. au or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
r Glenmore Park Brumbies Under 12/2s | Image Supplied by Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC
Glenmore Park’s Newest Street Library
There’s some exciting news for bookworms and lovers of books, with a new community library now open in Glenmore Park.
Whale Shark Street Library can be found in Woodgrove Place in Glenmore Park. It is a part of the Street Library community of libraries found right across the country.
Street Libraries are a home for books that can often be found in the front yard of a residence. They are accessible from the street and are designed to help spread and promote the joy of reading amongst neighbours and the local community.
Unlike a conventional library, they are designed with no need to check a book in or out. People can take a book that they find interesting. Once they are done reading, they can then return the book for someone else to ready or to pass it on to their family or friends to enjoy.
Books can also be donated, especially if you think it’s one that others would enjoy.
Whale Shark Street Library was created in January 2025 by Kirsty Francis and Benjamin Tinsley.
“My husband and I are teachers, and we have small children, so we know the need to foster a love of reading in children” explained Kirsty to the Glenmore Gazette.
At this stage, Whale Shark Street Library is for children’s books.
For more information, including a map of local Street Library locations, visit the website www.streetlibrary.org.au.
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The Kingsway Playing Fields, Werrington Saturday 8 March, 9am-3.30pm
Dispose of your unwanted, broken, or old electronic items correctly at our E-Waste Drop-off Day! If you have any of the items below, it’s your perfect opportunity:
For a full list of accepted items and more information, visit penrith.city/e-wasteday
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International Women’s Day
As International Women’s Day rolls around again this year, women, who make up 50.7%* of the population, wait for the gender gap to be released in March. Well, some of us wait and hope for some improvement.
Last year, the results noted a 0.1% decrease in the gender gap, across 146 countries, to 68.6%. It is estimated that in approximately 134 years we will reach parity. That is when everyone, regardless of gender, stands on a level playing field (100%). Roughly five generations.
If you want to see it before you die, perhaps a move to Iceland will be your best chance. They stand at the top of the rankings, at 93.5%. The Nordic countries and New Zealand (83.5%) rank next, making up the top 5.
Now when I talk about gender parity with friends, colleagues and women I meet at random, they talk about “equal pay for equal work”. For most of us, this is the case, especially if you work for the public service. But the real issue, and the reason for such a pay gap, is because professions that are traditionally ‘women’s work’, have a much lower rate of pay, than for roles traditionally classified as men’s work.
The other glaring roadblock to parity is the lack of women in leadership roles. Roles that are more highly paid, and positions of political representation. In Australia, those figures have fallen since 2022.
So, what is it about Iceland that has brought it so close to parity? Do they have a much greater need for traditional women’s work? Do men not work?
No. What Iceland has is the will to reach parity, to make sure that everyone in their society is equal on every count. Iceland has supported women in areas such as education, employment, financial inclusion, representation, discrimination, domestic violence, justice and community safety. And over the past 50 years, Iceland have had a female head of state for almost 25 years.**
And finally, where does Australia stand? 78%. Globally, we are ranked 24th. If you’re thinking that’s not too bad, just remember some of the countries that outdid us: Namibia, Nicaragua, Rwanda, Philippines and Mozambique***, among many more.
And countries who have made the most serious inroads into closing the gap? Ecuador, Sierra Leone, Algeria, Guatemala and The Gambia. Perhaps Australia could take some lessons from them.
r IWD is this month | Image: www.pexels.com. Article: Kate Neill. *2021 Census, Australian Bureau of Statistics **According to Forbes ***World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index
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Aced It - Tutoring for Students
Aced It Tutoring Glenmore Park proudly opened its doors to the community on Monday, 3rd February 2025.
The educators bring high-quality, personalised tutoring to local students, helping them build confidence with the programs they will use in their academic life.
Demi and Mark of Aced It Tutoring said, “Our new centre is conveniently located at Suite 19A, Glenmore Village, 90 Glenmore Ridge Drive in Glenmore Park. Our tutoring hours are 7:00am to 9:00am and 2:30pm to 8:00pm from Monday to Thursday, 7:00am to 9:00am and 2:30pm to 6:00pm on Fridays, and 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays”.
They provide personalised tutoring for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. Every student begins with a free assessment to identify their strengths and areas for improvement, allowing Aced It to tailor a learning plan that best supports their academic success.
“We are in a modern and bright 64 square metre suite, with room for up to 24 students at a time. While many of our high school students like to bring their own work, for our primary school students, we provide all their learning materials and resources”, said Mark.
Aced It are currently revamping their website, which will go live in the next few weeks, but for more details parents can visit www.acedittutoring.com.au. You can also follow them on Instagram and Facebook at ‘Aced It Tutoring’ and ‘Aced It Tutoring Glenmore Park’ for updates, study tips, and success stories.
“We’re passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve their academic goals in a supportive and engaging environment. We invite families to book a free assessment and see how Aced It Tutoring can make a difference in their child’s learning journey”, he ended.
You can find out more about their services and book your child by visiting their website or by dropping into the centre.
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For 27 years, Barbara Dallinger has been a driving force behind Glenmore Park Netball Club, witnessing its transformation from a small community club into a thriving hub of talent and passion for netball.
Formed in 1998 with support from Rodney Watson and Noelene Hawkes of the Penrith District Netball Association, the club started with just six teams, including four junior teams (37 players) and two senior teams (18 players). Fast forward to 2024, and Glenmore Park Netball Club has expanded to 25 teams and 236 players, including NetSetGo, junior, and senior divisions.
“It’s been incredible to watch the club grow over the years,” Barbara said. “From just six teams in our first year to as many as 26 or 27 teams in some seasons—it’s been a real journey.”
Barbara has played a key role in the club’s development, coaching multiple teams from 1998 to 2023, many of whom have gone on to win Grand Finals. Some of her former players have since returned with daughters now playing in the association, continuing the legacy.
Her favourite memories include winning the March Past on opening day in 2009 and being runners-up in 2024, receiving the Penrith Netball Association Service Award in 2011 and being named Club of the Year in 2016, watching her daughters and granddaughters play over the years, and becoming a life member of Glenmore Park Netball Club.
Over the years, uniforms have evolved from skirts and tops to bodysuits and now dresses featuring the club’s name. The club’s umpiring program has also been a standout, producing skilled young umpires who contribute at all levels of the game.
Barbara remains actively involved in the club, currently serving as the club registrar.
Looking ahead, she is confident that Glenmore Park Netball Club will continue to thrive. “I see the club going from strength to strength. With the support of our players and umpires, Glenmore Park Netball Club will be around for a long time. I hope to see more of our players representing Penrith District Netball Association at higher levels.”
With dedicated leaders like Barbara, Glenmore Park Netball Club is sure to remain a strong and inspiring part of the local sporting community for years to come.
r Feature Article: [Cover] The Glenmore Park Honeysuckles was the first team Barbara coached in 1998 [Above] A parade of Glenmore Park Netball Club’s uniforms over the years | Images supplied by Barbara Dallinger/Glenmore Park Netball Club. Article: Tanya Nellestein
I may not have got to spend the rest of my life with you, but am grateful that you got to spend the rest of yours with me Happy 74th Birthday, Mum
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Time to Shine at the 2025 Penrith Seniors Festival
Penrith will once again celebrate its senior community with its annual Penrith Seniors Festival from Monday 3 to Sunday 16 March 2025.
The Penrith Seniors Festival includes a program of exciting events and activities aimed at residents aged 50 years and over including, crafts, movie screenings, health workshops, exercise classes and more – all free of charge.
Kicking off the festival program will be a mini Seniors Expo, Chair Yoga and the highly anticipated Penrith Seniors Comedy Gala on Monday 3 March at The Joan. The gala line-up will feature the hilarious comedians Andrew Barnett (emcee), Anisa Nandaula, Laura Hughes and Sean Woodland.
Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said that the Penrith Seniors Festival is one of our City’s premier Seniors Week events and a great opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the important contributions seniors make in our community.
“This year’s Seniors Festival theme is “Time to Shine” and our festival will offer the chance for attendees to do just that – discover new experiences, build friendships, stay active and connect to our community,” Cr Carney said.
“It is a great opportunity for our senior community members to connect with other like-minded individuals, experience something new and learn some different skills.”
“I would like to thank our local community organisations who have contributed to the festival but also those who provide regular services to our senior community which assist in the healthy aging journey.”
The Penrith Seniors Festival’s program of activities and workshops will be held in easy and accessible locations across Penrith. Our local festival also reflects the themes of the NSW State Government’s Seniors Festival and aims to address the interests and needs of our Penrith senior residents.
For more information about the festival visit penrith.city/seniorsfestival r Celebrating our senior community | Image/ Article: Penrith City Council
with severe disabilities, accepted as a family member by a caring family of five. Nonverbal, and with consistent night traumas, he was reluctantly given into care by his mother from age 9-18. His single mother was accepted into the family with her son whenever she chose to visit. There was almost no support from Government Departments, in spite of assurances.
I cannot begin to describe my admiration for this family, and especially the foster-mother who went above and beyond to ensure the boy felt loved and cared for in every way, as well as her family and students at school.
I congratulate her for fitting 48 hours of work into every 24! And for finding ways of alleviating some of the problems, over time.
His foster-mother then became his advocate when he was moved into a group home. Written with heart-felt compassion, through struggling circumstances, showing love and determination for Jonathan’s best.
It is a story one cannot put down. Easy to read, even through the difficult parts. I read it in 7 hours straight, and can thoroughly recommend it!
It is, as the author says, a story that must be told.
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Small Town, Big Secrets
Local author and District Gazette writer Tanya Nellestein has delivered once again with the release of Murdered in Shadows, the second book in her gripping Townsend & Gray series. Set in the small, New England (US) town of Sergis, this instalment combines slow-burn romance with a taut murder mystery, delving into themes of deception, loyalty, and the resilience of its flawed yet relatable characters.
The novel opens with the shocking murder of a vulnerable local resident, leaving the community shaken and Police Chief Chad Townsend reeling. “For Chad, this case is deeply personal,” explains Nellestein. “The victim was under his protection, and the guilt of that failure drives him to uncover the truth—despite the town’s efforts to keep it hidden.”
Chad is joined by Ashleigh Gray, a former detective from Sydney, whose own tumultuous past adds layers of complexity to both the investigation and their fledgling relationship. “Ash and Chad are still navigating their professional partnership while facing shadows from their pasts,” Nellestein says, “Their romance is slow burning but raw, as they learn to trust one another in the midst of chaos.”
Building on the success of Missing in Shadows, the first book in the series, Murdered in Shadows pushes both the characters and the stakes further. “This isn’t just about solving a murder,” Nellestein shares. “It’s about uncovering the darker secrets of Sergis and the lengths people will go to protect them.”
Nellestein, who has published 16 novels and won multiple awards, describes the challenge of balancing her writing with everyday life. “Writing a sequel isn’t linear,” she admits. “It’s about expanding the world and characters while maintaining the heart of the story. I’ve had to adapt, writing in small bursts and embracing the process, even when it’s messy.”
The book is already generating buzz among fans of smalltown mysteries and slow-burn romance. Packed with twists, tension, and emotional depth, Murdered in Shadows is a mustread for lovers of gripping suspense. “I promised readers it would be worth the wait,” Nellestein says. “This is a story about fighting for justice—and maybe even for love.”
Murdered in Shadows is available now at mybook.to/ murderedinshadows. For those new to the series, Missing in Shadows is also available on Amazon. For more information head to www.tanyanellestein.com. r Tanya Nellestein at a book signing [Inset] Books 1 and 2 in the Townsend & Gray series | Images/Article Tanya Nellestein
Marching for a Cure: Aussies Urged to Take Steps to Help Save Lives from Melanoma
Melanoma Institute Australia (MIA) is calling on Australians to join its national campaign, Melanoma March 2025, to raise awareness and funds to save lives from melanoma.
This national campaign, now in its 14th year, is MIA’s flagship fundraising campaign and involves participants either walking or running at family-friendly events across the country during the month of March. The events, organised by volunteer committees impacted by melanoma, are also a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together to honour lives lost to melanoma and support those impacted by the disease.
Melanoma March events will be held every Saturday and Sunday throughout the month of March.
This year, all funds raised will go towards the updating and clinical promotion of the National Melanoma Clinical Guidelines. This was a key priority identified in the 2022 State of the Nation in Melanoma Report and is vital to ensure melanoma patients across Australia benefit from current evidence-based clinical best practice. The National Melanoma Clinical Guidelines are not funded by Government, and so funds raised at Melanoma March 2025 will provide the necessary support to help achieve our mission of zero deaths from melanoma and also to lower the overall health burden from this disease.
This year’s campaign also aims to shine a spotlight on the dangers of tanning and the need for all Australians to follow the five sun safe rules to prevent melanoma and other skin cancers.
Australia has the highest melanoma rates in the world. One person is diagnosed with melanoma every 30 minutes and one person dies from the disease every 6 hours. It is the most common cancer affecting 20–39-year-old Australians.
‘This is our biggest Melanoma March campaign yet, with 28 events spanning the country and reaching every single state and territory,’ said MIA CEO Matthew Browne. ‘It is heartwarming to see Australian communities joining together in the fight against this disease,’ said Matthew.
Australians are urged to register now for a Melanoma March event near them.
Those who can’t attend an event can still support the campaign by getting active and hosting a March Your Way activity with friends or individually.
To register or donate to Melanoma March, go to www. melanomamarch.org.au.
Planting for Platypus
They’re planting shrubs and sedges to help improve habitat for the beloved platypus.
They will be joining forces with Mulgoa Valley Landcare to host a great morning of planting shrubs and sedges to help improve habitat for our beloved platypus.
You’ll also be learning about:
• Mulgoa Valley Landcare’s ongoing work to save this iconic species
• Dr Michelle Ryan’s latest platypus research
Refreshments and equipment will be provided. The event is free, but bookings are essential.
Book at https://events.humanitix.com/planting-forplatypus?c=wo
Enter at the western end of Factory Road, next to 126 Factory Rd, Regentville. Look for their orange marquee!
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This platypus education event is funded through the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program. Mulgoa Valley Landcare Group will be receiving $427,500 as part of this $2 Billion program delivering transformational infrastructure across Western Sydney.
Dates & Times
15 March 2025
09:00am - 12:00pm
Location
Factory Road Reserve
28 Factory Road
Regentville NSW 2745
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Poor Head Movement, Neck Pain and Hand Paraesthesias – Could Tight Muscles Be A Problem?
Patients often come to clinic suffering:
1. Chronic neck & shoulder pain
2. reduced ability to turn their head, and/or
3. loss of muscle strength, pain, altered or lost feeling in their arm, hands or fingers, (intermittent or constant)
4. muscle atrophy
5. headaches
Medical texts refer to this as ‘cervical syndrome’ (CS) and symptoms occur due to ‘cervical nerve root irritation.’ ‘Cervical’ is Latin for neck.
CS results from mechanical (structure/function) changes around the intervertebral foramina. These are the bony tunnels between vertebrae that allow nerves to pass from the spinal cord to the body.
Medical texts list numerous causes:
1. Abnormal motion, or subluxation of vertebrae with a sprain, stretching, or relaxation of vertebral ligaments & joint structures, or slackening with age/illness.
2. Blockage of nerve tunnels by:
a. bulging/ruptured discs
b. bony outgrowths
c. enlarged tissues
d. inflammatory swelling of vertebral-joint structures
e. haemorrhage
Muscle relaxants are mentioned, but otherwise medical
literature often fails to discuss the effect of tight muscles on the scenarios above. Muscles can tighten (shorten) due to past acute injury, chronic overuse, mental stress, poor posture, or excessive strain due to any of the above-listed structural issues. Muscle tightness is exacerbated by poor nutrition. Tight muscles put pressure on the spine and all its structures. This increases risk of causing:
1. chronic wear & tear,
2. future injury,
3. the locking-in and exacerbation of existing problems above.
A recent client in his 70s attended clinic suffering paraesthesias and loss of strength of the ring and little fingers of his left hand (he was unable to open a bottle with this hand), together with neck muscle pain and severe restriction of the ability to turn his head left or right which significantly affected his driving, and required the installation of extension mirrors on his car for safety reasons. He had had no recent traumatic neck or arm injuries, and the issues were long standing.
By simply lengthening muscles in this patient’s neck and shoulder regions, the client quickly regained the ability to turn his head near normally, strength in his little and ring fingers returned, and he was able to open bottle-tops again, and thus far the intensity of paraesthesia in the fingers has reduced by ~60%.
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Every Human Bears The Image Of God
Before becoming a Christian minister, I taught science in high school for three years. Often students would think science disproved the existence of God and would ask me about it since they knew I was a Christian. I would talk to them about cockroaches. It went a bit like this: if we are nothing more than extraordinarily complex animals, then there is no ultimate moral difference between stepping on a cockroach and killing a human being. Yet, deep within, we know this is not true. We instinctively recognize the profound wrong in taking a human life. But why?
The answer can be found in the very first chapter of the Bible. Genesis 1:27 tells us, ‘So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.’ We are not biological accidents. Humans are made to reflect God in the world, and this is why human life has intrinsic worth, and why murder is not just a crime against human laws but a grave offense against our Creator.
Say LoudOutIt
Regarding the second McDonald’s being built in Glenmore Park which is only 5 minutes from the other one.
I whole heartedly object to this DA being approved!
As a resident of Glenmore Park I personally think it is ridiculous to have another McDonald’s especially being built so close.
I live around the corner from the new shopping centre and have worked at the Home Co centre for 15 years.
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But there is more to the story. Jesus is the perfect image of God (Colossians 1:15). Through him, we see what it truly means to be human - full of grace, truth, and love. He came not only to show a better way to live, but to bring us back into a true relationship with God. May we see every person as God does - precious, valued, and made in his image.
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Sonja went through a painful divorce. She said, “I feel like I’m hanging onto the edge of the universe by my fingernails.” The experience was traumatic, and she struggled to deal with the pain deep inside her soul.
Sonja put on a brave face, but you cannot hide this sort of hurt for long. She mentioned her deep sadness and its impact on her relationships. And she told a story about exploding in anger unexpectedly at someone she works with, which left her feeling guilty and ashamed. Sonja is a good person but when we have been hurt and do not deal with it, eventually it manifests itself in ways that others can clearly see. Often our pain can come out in ways that is traumatic and hurtful for other people, even those we love. We express anger, speak meanly, or strive to be successful to soothe the inner pain, at the expense of others.
Sonja’s pain came from the trauma of her divorce. For others, being embarrassed in the classroom as a kid or being involved in a car accident is traumatic in ways that leave us with pain, fear, or anger lurking inside us somewhere.
Traumatic experiences are hurtful, and plant lies in us that control lives. These lies tell us we are unsafe, creating anxiety. Or they tell us we are no good, or that everything is hopeless. We feel we must protect, prove, or promote ourselves. This sort of response to unchecked pain messes up our relationships, our capacity to work, and our sense of joy and peace.
But when we can own our pain, rather than shove it under the carpet, healing and freedom are possible. In the Bible, Jesus Christ is recorded as saying, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life.’ He speaks truth into our lives with the power to break down the lies that control and torment us, bringing healing.
If you are suffering pain in your life, it is time to own it and seek healing. Life’s too short.
I love our new shops, Woolworths Metro, cafes and restaurants and I voiced my opinion at the opening of the new shops when they said there is going to be a surprise going on the corner. I said well I hope it’s not going to be another McDonalds!!
Now finding out it is, I think it’s absolutely ridiculous
r Anonymous, Glenmore Park
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The Importance of Cat Vaccinations: Getting Back on Track After
the Shortage
Vaccinations are essential to keeping your cat healthy, protecting them from potentially fatal diseases and preventing the spread of infections within the feline community. With the recent vaccine shortage now easing, it’s critical to resume your cat’s vaccination schedule to ensure they remain protected.
Why Vaccinations Are Crucial: Vaccinating your cat doesn’t just protect them—it also safeguards other cats in your home and community. Vaccines stimulate the immune system to create antibodies, preventing serious illnesses and reducing the risk of outbreaks. If your cat requires boarding, vaccinations must be administered at least two weeks before admission, making timely vaccinations essential.
• Feline Infectious Enteritis (Feline Panleucopenia): This highly contagious and life-threatening disease can affect cats of all ages, with kittens being particularly vulnerable. Symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhoea, weight loss, and, in severe cases, sudden death. Pregnant cats may face complications, and surviving cats can become carriers, posing ongoing risks.
• Feline Respiratory Disease (Cat Flu): Caused by viruses such as Feline Herpes Virus 1 (FHV1) and Feline Calicivirus (FVC), this condition leads to symptoms similar to a severe cold, including sneezing, eye or nasal discharge, fever, and ulcers. Severe cases can result in permanent eye or lung damage, and untreated infections may become fatal.
• Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV): This virus spreads through close contact, such as fighting or grooming, and weakens the immune system, making cats more susceptible to infections and certain cancers. It’s comparable to immunodeficiency syndromes in humans and poses a significant health risk.
Additional vaccinations may also protect against Feline Chlamydia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), depending on your cat’s lifestyle and risk factors.
Resuming Your Cat’s Vaccination Schedule: While the vaccine shortage disrupted schedules, it’s now time to get back on track. If your cat’s vaccinations were delayed, consult your veterinarian to determine the best course of action. Some cats may require additional doses to restore their immunity, especially if they are overdue or need vaccinations for boarding.
If you’re uncertain about your cat’s vaccination status or need to schedule an appointment, contact Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital at 0247362027. Keeping your cat’s vaccinations up to date is a proactive step toward ensuring their long-term health and happiness.
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