Migrants’ lives connected to the past
July 3, 2009
I decided to take my teenage sons to the Marconi Club’s Republic Day Festa on the weekend so they could learn a little about their heritage and cultural background. [Read more]
They Say - Views and Reviews
Ian LuffTax for NSW motorists
NSW motorists are soon to be hit with a new strategy designed to increase revenue from mobile speed vans. The first six hi tech Ford Territory vehicles... [Read more]
Bernard BratusaLook at me, vote for me
My apologizes to regular readers for missing the deadline last week, but I got caught up in the mock celebrations surrounding the Federal Government’s... [Read more]
Jeff McGillRelishing the red is the way ahead
GIVEN the brutal dumping of KRudd last week, I started to write this column about the rising power of Labor’s ugly factional warlords. [Read more] Read More →
Ian LuffHigh performance tyres proven best
In motor talk many scribes refer to vehicle handling in complicated language. Mid corner understeer, throttle balance oversteer on exit etc. Sadly, most... [Read more]
People and Places - Fairfax Community Photos
Latest News
Garrawarra to stay in government hands
Back down on plan to sell or lease the Waterfall aged care facility to a private operator. [Link]
Animal rights campaigners get fishy circus act banned
A St George animal rights campaigner, Sylvia Raye, is taking credit for a ban on a goldfish-swallowing act that in the Great Moscow Circus currently performing at Miranda. [Link]
Students put their creativity on show
A FINE eye for detail and a splash of imagination were the key elements in St George Girls High exhibition. [Link]
Circus told to stop fish swallowing act
Sydney authorities have banned a circus from performing an act involving live fish after an animal rights group complained it was cruel. [Link]
Looney crew believe they can fly
MOST children think they can fly like Superman. They soon realise gravity keeps them grounded. Four Wetherill Park co-workers actually think they can fly - and gravity is no obstacle. [Link]
UWS News Headlines
- University of Western Sydney
UWS photographic exhibition celebrates refugees
[Link]UWS brings local businesses together
[Link]UWS expert urges Labor Party to keep the Citizens' Assembly
[Link]Dumped citizens' assembly a wasted opportunity, says UWS expert
[Link]Grey Nomads' drive can keep rural towns alive
[Link]Penrith Valley Blogspot
- Penrith City Council
Penrith Valley Visitor Information Centre wishes the Panthers players and staff all the best for the 2010 NRL Final Series
Qualifying Final No. 3 : Saturday, September 11: First grade kick off at 8.30pm : Penrith Panthers vs Canberra Raiders at CUA Stadium, Penrith.
[Link]WATER IN PENRITH - PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
Penrith Council’s Enhanced Environmental Program has a strong commitment to improving and maintaining the quality of our waterways and raising community awareness about water use and water conservation. To celebrate National Water Week, Council has again organised an exciting Photographic Competition with the theme “Water in Penrith - Our Most ... [Link]
Grand prix to make a splash in Penrith Valley
Mark it in your diary for the upcoming Penrith Valley Formula Powerboats Grand Prix series with the Grand Finale round billed for the weekend of 28 - 29 August.More than 50 teams from across Australia will compete, making it the largest fleet of competitors ever to come together for a ... [Link]