VALE BEN SWANE
written by NGINA Nursery & Garden Industry NSW & ACT. It is with sadness we advise that Ben Swane OAM passed away on Wednesday, 15 January, 2020. Ben Swane worked in the nursery industry for over 50 years. He was renowned as an industry leader. Not only did he introduce new technology and develop best […]
NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Here is a roundup of events reported via our facebook page last month. Stolen Landcruiser On Saturday 11th January, a 1994 Grey Toyota Landcruiser was stolen from a driveway in Glenhaven. It was a car that had been lovingly rebuilt and maintained by the family. The persons who stole then rolled the car along the […]
LOCAL FESTIVAL WILL SHOWCASE THE HAWKESBURY RIVER SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
Professional Fisher’s Association (PFA) proudly present the inaugural Taste of Seafood Hawkesbury River festival, Sunday March 8th 2020 at the Wisemans Ferry Recreation Reserve. This unique Taste of Seafood festival will celebrate the Hawkesbury River region and its wonderful seafood industry. Gates open 10am and the festival is set to attract locals and tourists alike […]
FUNNEL WEB SEASON IS HERE
The Australian Reptile Park have issued a message of warning to the public as recent wet weather conditions followed by hot days have created perfect conditions for funnel-web spiders to thrive. They are asking for any collected spiders to be brought to the park to contribute to their lifesaving antivenom program. The more information you […]
Is it Tinnitus ringing in your ears?
Tinnitus is a chronic condition of hearing sounds when there is no external noise present. Unlike hearing loss, there is no way to objectively test for tinnitus. Its existence is only known to the person experiencing the symptoms. While one-third of the population will have tinnitus at some time in their life, every person describes […]
ESSENTIAL BUSHFIRE SAFETY TIPS
Lists approximately 3000 tips to help you make an effective bushfire plan By the author of the acclaimed The Complete Bushfire Safety Book, this third edition of Joan Webster OAM’s Essential Bushfire Safety Tips deals with people’s fears and concerns about wildfires in general, and the maze of official safety policies. It’s concise and straightforward […]
WHAT AFFECTS OUR WEATHER?
Weather forecasters at the Australian Bureau of Meteorology investigate different climate drivers to forecast the weather. Here are some of the climate drivers they look at. These forecasts are based on the positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) which is weakening and will likely end in early January while the negative Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is […]
NEIGHBOURHOOD SAFER PLACES
Neighbourhood Safer Places are a place of last resort during a bush fire emergency. They are to be used when all other options in your bush fire survival plan can’t be put into action safely. You should be aware of any Neighbourhood Safer Places in your area, and note them in your bush fire survival […]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION RIDE THE ENTIRE M7 BIKE PATH
The M7 Shared Path is the longest separated shared path in Sydney. It zigs and zags alongside, over and under the M7 freeway and is just on 40km long, one way. And, unlike the Toll Road, using it is completely free. Here are a few more reasons why everyone in Sydney should experience this path […]
REPAIR CAFE
How many items do you have sitting at home waiting for a simple repair, but you’ve been too busy. Maybe a broken spade, or chair with a broken support. Bring along your items requiring repair and The Bower technicians will take you through the repair process, helping you to learn new skills and understand the […]
