Brumbies Stampede Through
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.
Traffic Changes on Mulgoa Road From 11 September 2024 Until End of Project
Transport for NSW is continuing work on the Mulgoa Road upgrade between Jeanette Street and Blaikie Road. To progress the next phases of work in the project, there will be several traffic changes in place progressively from 11 September 2024 until the end of the project in 2026.
Why are they making these changes?
Mulgoa Road carries more than 40,000 vehicles per day and the project has been moving utilities to prepare to widen the road. They have done this at night on Mulgoa Road and during the day as far as possible on surrounding roads. Utility relocation is nearly finished. The next project stage will focus on building the road so the upgrade can open to traffic in 2026. This requires various changes to traffic so the project team can safely work on a greater area behind barriers.
Traffic changes
The following changes will be in place for road users when using Mulgoa Road:
• One lane instead of two lanes southbound on Mulgoa Road to access the M4 westbound ramp towards the mountains. The one lane will be longer than the existing lanes
• Closure of Wolseley Street tunnel with one dedicated turning lane into Homemaker Centre at road level
• Changes to traffic lights on the M4 eastbound on ramp for traffic coming from Penrith – traffic will need to wait for a green light before entering the ramp
• Lanes on Mulgoa Road will be slightly narrower. Will this impact my daily travel?
They have used traffic studies to design these changes, and they are expected to cause only minor delays. Regardless, please allow extra travel time while these traffic changes are in place, especially straight after the changes as road users adjust to the changes. The Project will monitor traffic and adjust arrangements such as traffic light timing or the number of lanes available to respond to any major issues.
When will I see these changes?
They will make these traffic changes during their night work shifts with changes in place from 11 September 2024 onwards. These changes are being made during their ongoing day and night work in September and they will provide further information about this in our regular nightwork notifications. Please keep to speed limits and follow the direction signs and traffic controllers. Thank you for your patience during this important work. What happens next on the project?
Once these changes are in place, their team will be able to work safely behind barriers to complete as much road construction as possible. A number of closures will be needed to connect sewage, provide water and to build the road around the M4 ramps. The project is planning a three-week closure of the M4 ramps during January. Further information about these will be provided when planning is complete.
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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 6.30p.m. More Details: www. prostatesupport.org.au or phone the Group’s President David Wilkinson on 1300 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/
Frango Glenmore Park Now Open
The highly anticipated wait is over, with Frango Glenmore Park now open at HomeCo Glenmore Park Town Centre!
The popular food outlet opened on Wednesday 11th September 2024. This was followed by a grand opening on Saturday 14th September and Sunday 15th September, which saw the local community come out to show their support. They hosted a celebration that included face-painting, balloon twisting for the kids and other giveaways.
Frango Portuguese Chicken started right in the heart of Sydney’s Portuguese community in 1989. Their first Frango store opened in Petersham NSW, but their origins date back further, fusing the traditional charcoal cooking techniques of their Portuguese ancestors with the rich flavours of their Angolan heritage.
Some of the delicious food you will find at Frango Glenmore Park include charcoal chicken, burgers, wraps, tenders, salads and desserts.
Their trading hours are 10:30am till 9:00pm from Monday to Saturday and 10:30am till 8:00pm on Sunday.
“We offer great value, good food for families that are made fresh daily” said Zena Khoury of Frango Portuguese Charcoal Chicken to the Glenmore Gazette.
“My personal favourites are the original chicken burger and the half chicken and chips combo!” she smiled.
Grab the family and head on down today.
Frango Glenmore Park are located at HomeCo Glenmore Park Town Centre, 19 Town Terrace in Glenmore Park. They also have 12 other locations around Sydney.
Visit www.frangos.com.au for more information or find them on Facebook.
v Some of the amazing food you will find at Frango | Image Supplied by Frango
Discover Your Potential in Year 7 at St Paul's
At St Paul's Grammar School, we lay the foundation for our students’ ongoing achievements, year after year, by focusing on nurturing and educating the whole child.
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Peace In A Chaotic World
The world seems to be swirling and churning around us, but we don’t need to solve all the world’s problems to find peace or inner rest.
Global politics seem daunting, as major powers spew out rhetoric about standing tough in Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, the US, the South China Sea. It all feels closer and closer.
At home the talk about jobs, interest rates, inflation and so on is endless. What does it mean? Will our kids be okay?
A young woman I know just found out that she has a mass around her heart. Doctors drained out 700ml of fluid. She is very young, and they don’t understand why this has happened.
Sometimes in life there are solutions to lift us out of difficult situations, but sometimes we must go through them with the help of God.
Jesus himself said that there would always be trouble in the world because of the wickedness of people’s hearts, but that he had overcome the world. He was about to be crucified on the cross and audaciously declared that it would not end in his defeat but his complete victory over all the world has and can do to him – including death.
Believing in Jesus Christ means that we accept his victory and that whatever we face He is with us and has the power to conquer anything that comes against us. As we open our hearts to Him, we will begin to see the Spirit of God at work in the places where our peace has been taken from us. This is the experience of believers all across the world.
For this reason, the Bible boldly declares that nothing can separate us from God’s love for us – not global conflicts, financial hardship, or any of the challenging things that happen to us.
As we open our hearts to God, the truth that God is with us becomes a source of true inner peace and strength in a chaotic world.
FAITH – GRACE WEST ANGLICAN CHURCH
Article Written + Submitted by: Minister Steve Gooch
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Spring to LIFE
I love this time of year when the chilly days of Winter are declining, and the warm days of Spring are increasing. I love the blossoms bursting into brilliant rows of colour. I love the chance to walk the dog in the warm sunshine. But there is one thing I do not like: with Spring comes that three leaf monster, clover! No matter how hard I try to eliminate it from my lawn, it keeps returning. It grows in every street and park; it grows in every suburb. I long for the day when clover is over!
A few years ago, I decided to deal with clover head on. As soon as it appeared, I visited my favourite store Bunnings. I bought the strongest weed spray I could find. I read the instructions and did what it said. But would it work? The day after spraying I looked outside, and the clover was looking unhappy. By the second day the clover was drooping. The third day after spraying, the monster was dead. The spray had done its job. The death of the clover was the proof that the spray had worked, the three-day proof.
Jesus talked about an even bigger monster – sin. He said he would deal with it by dying for us, paying the penalty for our sins, and bringing forgiveness. It was a big claim, but it came with a big proof. He said he would rise three days later, and he did. Jesus’ resurrection is the three-day-proof that his death did its job.
The weed spray took three days to be proven effective. Jesus’ death for sins took three days to be proven effective. Praise be to Jesus for his sin-paying death. And his death-defying resurrection. Enjoy the Spring.
Trees for Dad 2024 a Success
Penrith City Council had a fantastic time at their record-breaking Trees for Dad event at Blue Hills Wetland in Glenmore Park last month. This was their biggest Trees for Dad yet!
They had 500 people attend the event (that’s 170 more than last year!) and plant over 450 trees or shrubs in memory of their dad, grandfather, uncle or father figure. Their Bushcare team enjoyed talking to those in attendance about their experience with attending the event before and appreciated those who shared stories about their dads with them on the day.
This year’s site is the same one they held Trees for Mum in 2022 — if you attended that event, did you notice how the trees have grown over the last two years?
If you’re interested in helping conserve our bushland areas, find out more about how you can volunteer at https:// www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/wasteenvironment/environment/bushland/ bushcare-groups #penrithwild #treesfordad #fathersday #treeplanting
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Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital Celebrates Back-to-Back Win at Penrith City Local Business Awards
On Wednesday, 11th September, Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital proudly attended the Penrith City Local Business Awards held at the stunning new Western Sydney Conference Centre. They were overjoyed to be named the winners of the “Outstanding Pet Care” category for the second year in a row, a testament to the dedication, passion, and tireless efforts of their entire team.
This win marks the third prestigious award they have secured in the past 12 months, including the Australian Small Business Champion Award, making it a trifecta for their team! Dr. Camille, who leads the team, was incredibly humbled by the recognition and honoured to have won this award again. They want to extend their deepest thanks to their wonderful clients who took the time to nominate them, as your support has made all of this possible.
“It was an exciting night, and being placed as a finalist alongside eight other exceptional pet care businesses felt like a privilege. However, walking away with the award reaffirmed our belief in what we do and motivated us to keep pushing forward, striving for excellence in every aspect of pet care”.
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Select Fencing Wins at ‘Logies of Trades Small Business’
Select Fencing, based at Glenmore Park, has taken top gong in the Fencing category of the 2024 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards – a major recognition awards program dedicated to spotlighting outstanding trades-based small business operators.
Announced winner of the prestigious accolade at the Awards’ glittering National Presentation Evening Gala held at Sydney’s The Star on Friday 23 August 2024, Joshua Ferrif, owner/operator of Select Fencing, received a customised trophy, certificate and invaluable kudos as a nationally recognised industry leader.
Joshua has been fencing since a young age, working with his father and brother who are also in the fencing field. While Joshua’s father and brother focus on rural fencing, Joshua opted to specialise in residential fencing, and he founded Select Fencing in 2011. After a few years of installing all types of fencing, Joshua started installing modular walls almost a decade ago and it’s now the main focus of his award-winning Select Fencing business.
Touted the ‘Logies of Australia’s trade sector’, the 2024 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards red-carpet event was hosted by Nine News’ Peter Overton and attended by more than 1000 small businesspeople.
This year marks the second consecutive year of the Awards, created to celebrate and inspire the most innovative, dynamic, and top-performing tradies spanning all capital cities as well as rural, regional and suburban towns.
Free to enter, the Awards attracted entrants across more than 50 trade categories in retail, services and manufacturing industries.
Select Fencing scored the highest result in the Fencing category, comprehensively judged by an independent expert panel that considered various aspects of small business operations – including each entrant’s strategies, growth plans, financial performance, eco-friendliness, innovation, customer service quality and community support – to name but some of the judging criteria.
“Being selected as a Champion of this major event from a nationwide entrant pool speaks volumes of the tenacity and leadership at Select Fencing,” said Steve Loe, Awards Founder and Managing Director of Precedent Productions, which coordinates the Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards.
“Especially relevant this year as we continue to navigate through unprecedented challenges and transformative opportunities for so many tradies, this program pertinently pays tribute to the vital role of small businesses in the trade sector as the backbone of the nation’s construction industry, and a significant contributor to Australia’s overall social and economic prosperity.
“The majority of Australian small business owners are tradesbased, and they provide employment to millions. A career in trades typically means early starts, long days, and exhausting labour; and for owners, this is in addition to all the pressures that come with running a small business. It can be a taxing career and those who perform to a high standard – including Josh Ferrif of Select Fencing – deserve to be acknowledged,” added Mr Loe.
The 2024 Australian Trades Small Business Champion Awards is sponsored by Boa, NOVA Employment, Xcllusive Business Sales, VJB Group, Lifestyle Tradie, Castaway Forecasting and Big Clean.
For more information – including a full list of 2024 winners –visit championawards.com.au/trades.
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Penrith Physie Shines
Penrith Physical Culture Club was recently part of the 2024 Zone Championships for the BJP Nepean Valley Zone Junior competitions, that were held on Saturday 31st August. There were approximately 250 girls from across 7 clubs coming together to compete.
The girls from Penrith Physie from the ages of 5 years to 12 years did exceptionally well, receiving 11 places out of a possible 38 on the day.
“This was one of our best results in the past few years. These girls all go to the National competition in November at Homebush. We also have 15 girls who will now compete at Repechage with a chance to go onto Nationals as well. This is very exciting for our club” said Karen Allan of Penrith Physie.
Penrith Physie is celebrating 30 years in the Penrith and Glenmore Park areas, providing classes to girls and women from all over the local area.
With Term 4 starting on the 5th of October, they would love to see some new members. “Come and join in the fun and wonderful classes. It’s a great time to start learning for the 2025 season” she replied.
Karen encourages Mums and Dads to bring their little ones to classes, to see the confidence Physie gives to young girls, “It develops strong and confident young women, who become amazing adults in their future years”. The Club is offering a ‘Come and Try’ class for free for 2 weeks.
For more information, search Penrith Physical Culture Club on Facebook, Penrith Physie on Instagram, call 0418 975765 or email penrithphysie@outlook.com
BREAKING NEWS
Penrith Physical Culture Club has just won the Outstanding Performing Arts Award at the 2024 Penrith City Local Business Awards, held on Wednesday 11th September.
“Congratulations to the team at Penrith Club. This is a testament to everyone’s hard work, dedication and sportsmanship at Penrith Physie over 30 years. So proud of you all”.
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Book Review your
him while he was in his early teens.
Hard to imagine how his life was changed overnight when the Khmer Rouge regime took power in 1975.
Becoming an outsider in his own country and the loss of his parents and siblings leaving him alone to survive as best he could.
I feel that the book is written in such a way as to feel as if you are sitting with him while he tells you his story and every now and then we take a side trip before getting back on track .
I have the pleasure of actually knowing the author and if he decides to continue his journey in another book I will be eager to read it.
Highly recommend.
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Brumbies Stampede Through 2024
Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC have just completed an outstanding season, on and off the field, with the club continuing its dominance in the Penrith District Junior Rugby League (PRJRL) Competition.
The 2024 season would see 425 players take to the field to represent the Brumbies, comprising of 29 teams.
A total of 15 teams made it to the finals series, with 2 progressing to the Grand Final. The Under 12/2’s won their Grand Final, whilst the Under 13/1’s were Grand Finalists.
Celebrating their 30th Anniversary last season, after joining the competition in 1994, the Brumbies continued this year with a host of highlights.
“We had many highlights this year” explained Kiley Woodford, Registrar and Publicity Officer of Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC.
“This began with the opening of our new facilities. The season launch was amazing. Events such as the Major Easter Raffle with a visit from the Easter Bunny, Under 5’s – 6’s Superheroes Round, Under 8’s – 10’s Magic Round, Under 7 Gala Day, Oak Relay Race, Trivia Night and Old Boys Day, all made for a wonderful year” she continued.
As a committee member and a part of the Brumbies family, Kiley’s passion for the club is echoed by the local community.
“Being a part of a great club and working alongside so many other amazing volunteers who give up so much of their own time and expertise to ensure the club continues and kids can play, is what we enjoy. Seeing the joy and excitement on the players faces and so many teams make it to finals this season.
“Having amazing sponsors supporting our club and teams; their generosity is what enables our club to survive and prosper. This gives young kids, men and women the opportunity to play rugby league at a local level and be a part of a community that helps to shape them for a successful future” said Kiley to the Glenmore Gazette.
The hard work and dedication of the committee and volunteers is also the foundation for the club’s success.
“A club cannot run without the tireless work of committees. Joining a committee, regardless of the level, is a significant role to take on. Knowing your place and how best you fit in can be challenging, when first jumping on board. But having some other fantastic committee member there to support you and to make sure you hit the ground running, makes it a lot easier” she ended.
The Senior Presentation will be held on Saturday 12th October, whilst the Junior Presentation is on Saturday 26th October.
r Feature Article [Cover] Glenmore Park Brumbies Under 17/1s [Above] Glenmore Park Brumbies Under 12/2s | Images Supplied by Glenmore Park Brumbies JRLFC
Express Yourself Canvas Art
Join Penrith City Libraries for this canvas art workshop facilitated by Na'ama. Use mixed media, collage and paint to create an animal portrait.
Participants will use a transfer technique to draw an animal portrait of their choice. They will use mixed media collage, text and writing to create a personal textured surface, focusing on positive affirmations and personal power, before adding a layer of paint to pull the work together. Let your wild side shine through!
The session is best suited for adults and costs $20 per person. Bookings are essential.
A ticket must be purchased for each participant. All materials
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and light refreshments supplied.
Bookings can be made through https://www.eventbrite. com.au/e/express-yourself-canvas-art-workshop-tickets991534324857?aff=oddtdtcreator
Dates & Times 26 October 2024
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location
Penrith City Library 601 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750
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Helping Back Pain From Ankylosing Spondylitis
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is an inflammatory arthritis of the spine and other joints. It affects up to 2% of Australians, is three times more common in men than women and usually appears between 15 and 45 years.
AS starts with pain and stiffness in the sacroiliac (SI) joint (between the spine and pelvis) but can affect other areas of the spine, the hips, shoulders, eyes, skin, bowel, chest and even lungs. Eventually the whole axial skeleton of a person with long term AS can become fused.
Ninety percent of people with AS have a gene called HLA-B27. HLA-B27 is a perfectly normal gene found in 8% of the general population and no more than 2% of people born with this gene ever get spondylitis. So, the gene itself does not cause spondylitis, but people with HLA-B27 are simply more susceptible to getting spondylitis.
Patients may suffer:
1. lower back pain,
2. red/sore eyes
3. neck, chest hips, buttocks, knee pain
4. a hunched posture,
5. slight fevers
6. fatigue
7. night sweats
8. ‘Crohn’s disease-like’ symptoms - bloody intestinal ulcers with cramping and diarrhea or constipation.
Nobody really knows why people get AS. The overwhelming evidence suggests that people inherit susceptibility genes from their parents, but then get AS via an infection, that alters bowel function leading to immune dysregulation and autoimmunity.
The medical literature lists at least 14 different micro-
organisms which can act as possible triggers and though still controversial, it is thought by many that infection with these organisms can lead to gastro-intestinal changes, triggering commencement of AS symptoms.
Currently, there is no known cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but various medications such as analgesics, anti-inflammatories, bisphosphonates and drugs called DMARDs and bDMARDs are used by doctors to reduce symptoms and manage the pain.
At the clinic we have had some success in treating people with AS by determining and treating possible infective organisms, altering diet to optimize nutrition and immunity, then using adjunct treatments including muscle elongation therapy to reduce inflammation and remove the need for ongoing AS medications. If you’d like to know more, why not give us a call at the clinic.
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Shaheen Aumeer-Donovan (Practice Manager) & Philip Aumeer-Donovan (Clinical Manager and Podiatrist)
Nail Fungal Infections Part 1
Legs and feet experience pressures not found anywhere else in the body. Supporting body weight on a day-to-day basis, and the additional impact of exercise and sports, means at some point an injury to one of the many different structures that make up your lower limbs is unfortunately inevitable.
Main Structures & Common Injuries
Structure Definition
Bones The rigid skeletal structures that give your body shape.
Muscles The fibrous tissue that has the ability to contract, allowing parts of the body to move.
Ligaments Fibrous connective tissue connecting bone to bone, holding structures together and keeping them stable.
Tendons Fibrous connective tissue connecting muscles to bones, allowing us to move.
Joints The junction where two or more bones meet.
Nerves
The neurons that send electrical signals through your body to control sensation, movement, etc.
Preventing Injuries*
Common Injuries
Fractures (cracks or breaks in a bone) with or without displacement
Strains (stretching or tearing), ruptures (complete tears) and overuse injury (causing inflammation)
Strains, ruptures & overuse injury
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Sprains (stretching or tearing), ruptures & overuse injury
Dislocation, bursitis (injury to the fluid sac around the joint)
Strains, impingements (pressure injury) & ruptures (usually called cuts)
Regardless of whether you are engaging in a targeted exercise program or sport, or simply walking or moving around to complete day-to-day tasks, injuries can occur. You would be surprised how many people hurt themselves doing seemingly innocuous things!
Wear supportive footwear (and orthotic devices) – quality footwear is engineered with specific forces and activities in mind, so match the shoe to the type of exercise. Take any orthotic devices to the shoe fitting to ensure they fit. For dayto-day activities we recommend wearing supportive footwear most of the time if you are susceptible to injury.
Warm up, stretch & cool down – ensure structures are prepared for more strenuous activity and recover well afterwards. Set realistic goals – the temptation is to do too much too soon in an effort to see results more quickly. Build up gradually and remember rest is important for recovery.
Check your form – take time to ensure equipment is set up correctly and your technique is correct.
Hydrate – drink all the water to ensure joints are lubricated.
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Celebrate Safely
With warmer weather upon us, it's the perfect time to fire up the BBQ and enjoy outdoor gatherings with friends and family. There may even be a sport presentation or grand final to celebrate! However, if pets are part of the celebration, extra care is necessary to ensure they stay safe and healthy. While we may be focused on food, drinks, and fun, pets are often lurking under the table, ready to pounce on any dropped treats. Unfortunately, many common BBQ and party foods can pose serious health risks for dogs.
Though party food is delicious for humans, it doesn’t mean it’s safe for pets. In fact, several popular BBQ staples can lead to serious medical emergencies for our furry companions. Here are a few common foods you should never allow your dog to eat at gatherings:
Cooked Meat Bones: While it might seem natural to toss your dog a leftover rib or chicken bone, this can be very dangerous. Cooked bones splinter easily and can get lodged in your dog’s throat or digestive system. If bone fragments pass into the intestines, they can cause blockages or severe constipation, leading to intense pain and potential trauma to the colon. Always keep bones out of your dog’s reach.
Onions and Garlic: Found in many BBQ dishes, onions and garlic (and all members of the onion family) are toxic to dogs. Whether raw, cooked, or powdered, these ingredients can damage a dog’s red blood cells, leading to anaemia. Keep any food with onions or garlic well away from pets.
Salty Snacks like Chips and Pretzels: While these may seem harmless, chips and pretzels are packed with sodium, which isn’t good for dogs. Excessive salt can upset a dog’s stomach, cause dehydration, and lead to more severe symptoms like vomiting, tremors, seizures, and diarrhoea. Discourage guests from giving these snacks to your dog.
Chocolate Desserts: Chocolate is toxic to dogs, and desserts made with it are a significant danger. Even small amounts of chocolate can lead to symptoms like seizures, heart arrhythmias, and muscle tremors. If a dessert contains xylitol (a common sugar substitute) or alcohol, it can be even more dangerous, causing rapid drops in blood sugar, seizures, and possibly liver failure.
Grapes and Fruit Salads: While fruit might seem like a healthy treat, grapes are highly toxic to dogs and can cause kidney failure. Symptoms like vomiting, lethargy, and diarrhoea can occur within 12 hours of ingestion, leading to long-term kidney damage or death. Keep any fruit salads containing grapes far from curious pets.
With spring festivities in full swing and the potential excitement of victory celebrations on the horizon, be sure to protect your pet by keeping dangerous foods out of reach. Enjoy your time with friends, food, and fun—but ensure your pet stays safely away from party treats. For more information, contact the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital at 0247362027. Celebrating at home is always better than spending the day in a veterinary emergency room!
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Cnr Mulgoa Rd & Stuart Rd Penrith 4721 1295
Foothills Church
Jct Factory Rd & Loftus St, Regentville 4732 3139
Penrith Church
52 Taylor Rd Cranebrook 4577 6555
Salvation Army
48 Luttrell St 4733 1133
Elevation Church Penrith
4 Production Place, Penrith 4722 8489
Community Groups
Embroiderers Guild Nepean 0466 457 594 Community Centre
Glenmore
Probus
Penrith
Sports Clubs
Swimming Club Nepean 0416
Triathlon Club Panthers www.pantherstriclub.com.au
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After what seems to have been a very long and, on occasion, extremely cold and wet Winter, we’re finally seeing the sun with gorgeous Spring weather, and salad weather is upon us. It’s time to wheel the barbecue from the shed and fire it up at last – and what heralds the oncoming Summer more than the delicious aroma of someone in the neighbourhood barbecuing a few snags?
This past month, we’ve seen so many community groups celebrating various milestones and events, with many more to follow in the coming month, as our District Gazette community works hard to compile each edition, making sure it’s packed with what’s happening right here in your local community.
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Belinda
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