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Here Come the Elves!

With Christmas just around the corner, the elves are hastily beginning to pack their bags and leave the North Pole for the warm, hot weather of Australia where they live on shelves at homes by day and cause mischief by night. Six-year-old Logan Szokolai and her family are ready to welcome the elves and their crazy adventures once again to their Emu Heights home.

Each year, the local family are visited by 5 adult elves, a baby elf and their reindeer. Elfis Presley, Elfin DeGeneres, Denzelf Washington, Elfton John and Samuel Elf Jackson are joined by baby Gandelf and their reindeer Robert Deer-Niro.

“Logan loves this time of year, although our elf on the shelf tradition is slightly different to other families. Our elves visit throughout the year too to mark special occasions like birthdays, Easter and sometimes just for a surprise visit! Logan can touch her elves, if she asks for permission. She loves being able to cuddle them when she goes to sleep and is always so surprised when she wakes up to find them up to mischief once again” said Shara Wainwright, Logan’s Mum. Last year, the elves stowed away on the family cruise where they got to meet the Captain and even steered the ship. When visiting the family’s home, the elves are famous for getting into the kitchen and cooking at night. “I don’t like when they cook because they make a mess and Mummy gets mad” explained Logan.

The family have a funny feeling they’ll find the elves outdoors a lot Logan Elfing it up! | Image Supplied

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Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith recently congratulated Mr Gerard Buchtmann of Emu Plains, for 50 years of service to the community as a Justice of the Peace.

“Mr Buchtmann is one of the longest-serving JPs in the state, who has donated countless hours to helping local people” said Stuart Ayres.

“Just about everyone needs a JP at some point in their life such as when they buy a house or access their superannuation – and Mr Buchtmann has always been happy to lend a hand”.

Mr Buchtmann is among more than 250 NSW JPs who are celebrating their Golden Jubilee of service in 2018. Many of the JPs attended a ceremony at NSW Parliament last month where they were presented with a commemorative certificate.

“During the 50 years, Mr Buchtmann has been witnessing documents and he has also witnessed profound social changes and advances in technology.

“The way people track down a JP is among the many things that has evolved, with people now more likely to search online than rely on word of mouth”.

Stuart Ayres said the NSW online register of Justices of the Peace is being upgraded to make finding a local JP faster and more convenient than ever.

“The revamped system will enable JPs to specify the dates and times they are available and what languages they speak” Stuart Ayres said.

“For Justices of the Peace, this will mean fewer unwanted calls when they’re busy, while people who urgently need a document witnessed or certified will be able to search the register for someone who can help them promptly”.

The new-look register will begin operating in early 2019. The current register only allows users to search for a JP by name, registration number or postcode.

JPs act as independent and objective witnesses to documents people need for a variety of purposes. Their main functions are to witness affidavits and statutory declarations, and they may also certify copies of original documents. JPs provide their services on a voluntary basis.

There are over 95,000 JPs covering all corners of the state.

For more information on JPs or to find one in your area, go to www.jp.nsw.gov.au.  Stuart Ayres MP (left) and Mr Gerard Buchtmann (right) | Image Supplied

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FAITH - EMU PLAINS ANGLICAN Article Written + Submitted by: Roger Cunningham | Senior Minister P: 4735 1001 E: roger@epac.org.au W: www.epac.org.au Service Times: Sundays @ 8:00am, 9:30am and 6:30pm Plus activities for adults and young people throughout the week

Peace On Earth Have you heard what happened on the first Christmas of the first world war? It’s reported that on the eve of Christmas, German troops were heard singing ‘Silent Night’. Then the British fired off ‘The First Noel’. You could call it the first ‘sing off ’, at a place where any other battle could kill you. Then on Christmas Day, there were reports of arms laid down and enemy troops kicking a football around. It was a display of peace in the season of peace.

We often talk about peace at Christmas. In a world full of disappointments, strife and wars, we long for an end to hostility.

Yet those words we hear sung at Christmas, or decorating the front of Christmas Cards, promise much more than an end to war.

They’re taken from the mouths of the angels to the shepherds on the first Christmas night. Luke includes them in his book,

which is in our Bibles. You can look them up in Luke chapter 2 verse 14. But these words weren’t spoken to announce an end to war between people. It was to announce the end to war between people and God. And so that Christmas picture from world war one comes here into its own. It’s only when you see how terrible the battle was, that you can appreciate the peace. And world war one is famous for being the most brutal war in all history up till then.

But the peace that was announced when Jesus was born was far greater than anything before or since. We deserved God’s judgement, but Jesus took the full brunt of it for everyone who would trust in him as their Lord and Saviour. So now we can experience the Christmas peace, peace with God, when we rely on Him!

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Merry Christmas from Emu Plains Community Baptist Church As the year draws to a close and attention is given over to the business of Christmas, a lot of thought is given to giving and receiving. Giving presents to those we love and receiving them in return, there is joy in both activities. Watching a young child rip the paper from a present that has been carefully chosen for them; their eyes light up as what was hidden is finally revealed. Receiving a gift from someone that you know has not only spent money but put time and thought into it as well.

Pondering this thought at Christmas, we think of receiving the greatest gift this world has ever seen. The Bible tells us that God so loved the people of this world so much that he gave. What was the gift that God gave to us? It was his son Jesus Christ! It is through Jesus that we can have freedom, forgiveness and a future. Freedom from having to find significance in the way we perform. Forgiveness from the mistakes that we have made and a future that will last forever with him. That is the gift that God gives to this world. No wonder the angel’s told the shepherds that first Christmas, “I bring good news that will cause great joy for all the people”.

Emu Plains Community Baptist Church wishes you and your family a very Merry Christmas for 2018.

Christmas Day Service will take place at 9:00am at Melrose Hall in Emu Plains.

Article by Reverend Phil Irvine.

Christmas for Penrith Salvation Army Penrith Salvation Army is excited to kick off its Christmas week of giving with a free afternoon of games, rides, colouring-in competition, petting zoo and lots of free prizes.

This will take place from 4:00pm to 6:00pm then continuing with Carols from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, making it a nice early night for everyone.

Enjoy a free sausage sizzle while the kids try their skill on one of the free games or go for a bounce on the jumping castles.

During the week following, The Salvation Army will begin its Christmas hamper and toy gifting, where this year they expect to hand out in excess of ten thousand toys to local families.

They would like to thank in advance all those who can assist this Christmas by giving donations of food, toys and money which make all this possible. All are welcome to their Christmas Morning Service, which starts at 9:00am on Tuesday 25th December. If you wish to try and sleep in on Christmas Day, then their regular Sunday Morning Services are always available with a 10:00am start or their afternoon Inter-denominational service at 5:00pm.

All events are being held at 48 Luttrell Street in Glenmore Park. Whatever you decide and wherever you go this year, they wish you a joyous and safe Christmas.

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EXTRA BIN COLLECTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS YOUR 2019 BIN COLLECTION CALENDAR IS NOW AVAILABLE 3 easy ways to get yours:

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School’s in for Heath Local filmmaker Heath Davis loves the Blue Mountains. So much so that he decided to use the area as a location for his latest movie, Book Week which has recently been released at cinemas around the country.

Book Week centres around high school English teacher Nicholas Cutler, played by Alan Dukes, as he is forced to re-evaluate his life when his novel is passed over. “Book Week is about a lot of things really and there’s many themes. I wanted to write something honest about the struggles and pitfalls trying to survive as an artist in the modern world.

With this, the frustrations that no one cares about true art anymore in the digital social media age” Davis told the Emu and Leonay Gazette.

Davis was both the Writer and Director of Book Week, a project that was relatively fast to write, taking many years before it was brought to life. “The first draft kind of happened quickly. I was writing what I was experiencing at the time and it just oozed out in about 6 weeks. I then did some rewrites over time of probably three months. That was 8 years ago” Heath explained.

Katoomba was chosen as the principle location for the backdrop of Book Week, whilst other parts of the Blue Mountains down towards Penrith were also used. Davis enjoyed the sense of community and mateship making a film in the area he grew up in with family and friends. This helped give him the freedom to make something true in an age where truth is very rarely depicted on screens, be it in cinemas or on smart phones.

Heath hopes that audiences will come together and embrace Book Week, supporting the Australian film industry. “All a community has at the end of the day by way of identity and connection is its culture.

Without the arts or screen culture, we have nothing of real value. Film is the crucial measuring tool of who we are, where we’ve come from and where we are. Humans are storytellers by nature and our stories are just as vital as any” he ended.

For more information about Book Week and their screening locations, visit www.facebook.com/bookweekfilm. Davis’ next film project Locusts is due to be released next year.  Book Week’s lead actor Alan Dukes (left) and Writer/Director Heath Davis (right) | Image Supplied

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PARENTS CORNER

Article Written + Submitted by: Narelle Smith (Family Worker) Nepean Community + Neighbourhood Services P: 47218520 E: narelle@nepeancommunity.org.au FaceBook: Parenting in Penrith Blog: handsheartsminds.wordpress.com It is the season for bribery, cajoling, threatening, and losing one’s patience.

Tired kids wrapping up a year of school. Lots of parties, performances, concerts, awards ceremonies, etc.

Tired parents wrapping up a year of work. Lots of parties and taking kids to all of the above mentioned frivolities.

And shopping. In the heat of Summer.

Why is there no peace and goodwill in the lead-up to Christmas? This is the time of year where the familiar refrain of “if you don’t be good, Santa won’t come” is heard.

This is an empty threat, and kids know it. The parent is not being consistent, immediate, or decisive. And it’s completely and utterly ineffective. It does not focus on desirable behaviour, and it does not teach your child new skills and behaviours.

So, what should we do instead? Have a well thought out plan, and communicate it to the kids. Communicate your expectations in advance.

Tell the kids the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the particular event. Make sure that you are not going out when it is usually the child’s naptime, or when s/he is hungry. Take a bag of snacks and anything else you might need.

Communicate the ground rules. Things like ‘hold my hand in the car park’, ‘stay close to the trolley’. Note that these rules are worded in the positive. Tell the kids what you want them to do instead of what you don’t want them to do.

Organise some engaging activities for when there is some waiting time. For example, a Where’s Wally book, some pipe cleaners, a Rubik’s cube, colouring in.

Communicate the rewards that the children will receive for desirable behaviour – descriptive praise (immediate!), a trip to the park, an extra story at bedtime. And communicate the consequences if they do not comply – reminder of the rules, logical consequence, quiet time, time out (yes, you can do time out when out), loss of reward.

At the end of the event, sit down with the kids and talk about what went well, and what you could do differently next time.

I know of a Mum who took her four kids (one was a baby) camping, for a week, by herself, using the above Planning Ahead strategy. What a champion.

Like all good plans, you have to be consistent and stick to it.

Wishing you all the best.

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Need a Real Gardener? (one who prunes, weeds and feeds your garden, but can also mow?)

THEN CALL JOHN 0423 019 053 Summer is here. Protect your garden from the heat especially over holiday times

Getting Ready for Kindergarten Starting Kindergarten is an exciting milestone in every child’s life. As parents, it is normal to feel a little apprehensive about what challenges lie ahead. You might be unsure of routines and how your child might adjust. Is my child ready? What happens if my child has trouble making friends? How can I help support my child’s learning at home? Will my child manage being away from me for an entire day? All these concerns are normal and valid when going through this experience for the first time. It is important to remember that no matter what, your child will feel safe, secure and supported if the home-school partnership is strong and if they are given the chance to adequately prepare for the transition to school.

All schools have a transition or orientation programs to introduce your child (and yourself ) to school life. These programs vary from school to school and as each family is different, the program may or may not address all the concerns you may have. To put your mind at ease, we have put together a list of activities you can do in the months leading up to starting school to equip your child with the basics of going to ‘big’ school.

1. Trace name, shapes and letters of the alphabet.

2. Sit and listen to a picture book, answering oral questions about the story.

3. Use scissors to cut straight, wavy and zigzag lines.

4. Colour in pictures and draw.

5. Practice opening packets and containers for lunch and eating from a lunchbox.

6. Learn bathroom skills like locking and unlocking cubicle doors and washing and drying hands.

7. Have some playdates with other children starting Kindergarten (at the same school if possible).

8. Learn to tie shoe laces, use buttons and zippers on clothing.  Starting Kindergarten is an exciting milestone | Image: www.pexels.com | Article: Sara Drebber @ www.educatered.com.au

2020 Scholarships at St Paul’s Each year, St Paul’s Grammar School offers a limited number of scholarships to students entering Years 5, 7, 9 and 11 levels, encouraging excellence and nurturing potential across the curriculum.

APPLICATION FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIPS OPEN 19 OCTOBER, 2018

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Are available to students with UKIPKƂ ECPV CDKNKV[ in areas such as academic, performing arts, debating and/or public speaking, sport, and leadership.

Are available to students of exceptional achievement in music, dance or drama as well as excellence in academic studies.

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The Don Harwin Scholarship Is offered to new students who are able to demonstrate outstanding service and citizenship in their current school, church and community.

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Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 180C or 160C fan-forced. Cut out 6 squares of non-stick baking paper each about 22cm square. Stand 6 empty, clean cans on a baking tray and place a waffle cone, pointy end down in each. Place baking paper square onto each cone and gently push in until the paper lines the cone; staple in place to hold shape. Trim off excess paper at the top. Line 6 holes of a medium-sized muffin pan with paper cases.

2. Make up cake mixture with butter, eggs and water according to packet directions. Carefully spoon half the mixture into the paper-lined cones (the weight of the batter will hold the paper down and seal the pointed end).

Try to stand the cones as upright as possible though they will lean slightly. Bake for 35 mins until cakes are firm when gently touched.

3. Remove cones from tins and lay on a wire rack to cool for 5 mins. Carefully break cones to release cakes. Peel away paper, cool completely. Meanwhile bake remaining batter in prepared muffin tins for 20 mins or until they spring back to a gentle touch. Cool completely.

4. To assemble, cut the rounded ends from the cone-shaped cakes so that they sit flat. Cut off and discard the domed tops of the cupcakes so they have a flat surface. Working on one at a time use a small teaspoon to drizzle melted chocolate onto the point of the cone-shaped cakes, letting it run down the sides. Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle with rainbow choc chips (or chosen decoration).

5. Spread a cupcake with chocolate and place cone-shaped cake on top. Sprinkle rainbow choc chips around the edge.

Repeat with remaining cakes, chocolate and rainbow choc chips. Leave to set.

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The Lions Club of Emu Plains will be selling freshly cut Christmas trees for $35.00 from 7:00am to 11:30am on Saturday 8th December at Lions Park, Great Western Highway near Melrose Hall at Emu Plains.

The Club orders the trees from Oberon each year and will receive 80 ‘natural’ Christmas trees. The beauty of the natural trees is that ‘no two are the same’. Lions organiser, John Choma said “it’s a family thing, Dad holds the tree whilst Mum and the kids inspect it for height, shape, etc”.

Based on previous years, it pays to get there early to ensure you don’t miss out.

Whilst you’re there, why don’t you add a Christmas cake or pudding for $13 to support Nepean Food Services, Penrith Community Kitchen and the Salvation Army, or a St. Dalfour spread Christmas pack for $15 to support Charlie Teo’s Foundation for Brain Cancer Research ($2.25 from each pack is donated).

The Lions Club will also be assisting at Carols on the Course in the evening. The fun will be starting around 5:30pm, with Lions applying their BBQ skills capped off with a great fireworks display happening about 8:00pm.

The Carols are always great family fun, so please come along and celebrate!

 Secretary Sue Hunt (with cake) and the Lions tree brigade | Image Supplied

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this year, with their newly made fairy garden complete with a waterfall, a pond for fishing and a yellow brick road.

“We love seeing Logan’s face when the elves arrive for the first day of their Christmas stay each year. She has such a big imagination and we love encouraging it” beamed Shara.

You can follow ‘The Real House-Elves of Emu Heights’ and their adventures on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ HouseElvesofEmu.

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More Local Playgrounds Upgraded Local families are enjoying the City’s latest new playground equipment at Lowery Close, Emu Plains. This $75,000 Parks Asset Renewal project has delivered new equipment including a flying fox, as well as seating and landscaping.

They have also recently delivered new playgrounds at Brisbane Street, St Marys; Lincoln Park, Cambridge Park; Spica Reserve Playground, Erskine Park; Timesweep Drive, St Clair; John Batman Avenue, Werrington County; Redstone Crescent, St Clair; Adams Crescent, St Marys and Paperbark Crescent, Colyton.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said that while Council is planning and advocating for high quality sport and recreational facilities and open spaces to serve our City and region for the future, we know how important the smaller, local playgrounds are for local families.

“These are the places people can walk or ride to, relax in and use to connect with neighbours, friends and family” he said.

“We have a rolling schedule for replacing equipment to ensure safe and attractive local playgrounds that meet the changing needs of the community and take advantage of modern design and materials”.

In 2018-19, Council’s annual program of asset renewal will deliver new playground equipment in Cranebrook, Emu Plains, Glenmore Park, Luddenham, Mulgoa, South Penrith, St Clair, Wallacia and Werrington. They are also upgrading Cook Park in St Marys with the help of students from St Marys Public School as part of this year’s Mayoral Challenge.

To learn more about this year’s playground projects and see how you can have your say about their plans, visit yoursaypenrith.com.au.  Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM with Emu Plains resident Emma Dever and Lily enjoying the new flying fox at Lowery Reserve | Image Supplied

Next of Kin Program

Developed by the NSW Police Force The Next of Kin Program helps people living alone to have the contact details of their nominated person recorded at a local police station.

The contact details of the Next of Kin, as well as the nominated doctor, dentist and any medical alerts that would help in an emergency situation will be entered onto a register. Any information provided will be securely stored and only accessed by NSW Police.

This information may assist the police and emergency services to contact a relative or other nominated person if needed in an emergency situation.

Contact your local police station and ask to speak with the Crime Prevention Officer about the Next of Kin Program.

The Next of Kin Program is FREE to join.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness P: 0418 166 269

Anti-Inflammatories – Should I Take Them Before I Play Endurance Sports?

Participation in endurance sports, such as fun runs and half & full marathons is growing worldwide. Sports such as soccer, rugby league/union, AFL, hockey, etc might also be classed as endurance sports. Many people engage in these sports without adequate training or medical information or experience. Many try to overcome pain during and after sports by taking over the counter analgesics. Should participants in these activities take analgesics prior to the events?

An article published in the peer-reviewed open access medical journal ‘BMJ Open’ in 2013, takes a look at this issue & makes for interesting reading.

The authors were interested in this subject since ‘previous studies have shown that the use and abuse of analgesics in sports is frequent and possibly dangerous, and that the incidence and severity of electrolyte disturbances, gastrointestinal and renal adverse events during and after racing double after taking analgesics’.

The study looked at 3913 of 7048 participants in the Bonn marathon (Germany) in 2010. Participants returned questionnaires, which gave researchers details of: 1. the intensity of pre-race analgesic consumption by participants 2. the incidence of adverse events in analgesic users compared to non-users.

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With respect to race withdrawal a. There was no significant difference in premature race withdrawal for people taking or not taking analgesics b. withdrawal due to muscle cramps was rare, but significantly more frequent in people not taking analgesics 2.

With respect to overall adverse events a. The analgesics cohort had an almost 5 times higher incidence of adverse events (overall risk difference of 13%). b. Adverse events increased significantly with increasing analgesic dose. c. Race withdrawal because of gastrointestinal adverse events was significantly more frequent in participants taking analgesics. d. Nine respondents reported temporary hospital admittance: i. 3 for temporary kidney failure (post-ibuprofen ingestion), ii. 4 with bleeds (post-aspirin ingestion) and

iii. 2 cardiac infarctions (post-aspirin ingestion). e. The people who took no analgesics reported no hospital admittance 3.

The above adverse effects were significant at normal ‘over the counter’ doses, The study pinpoints the ‘unexpected risk of the prophylactic use of these drugs in sports’, with no apparent benefit for the users. The authors concluded that the ‘use of analgesics before participating in endurance sports may cause many potentially serious, unwanted adverse events that increase with increasing analgesic dose’ and that ‘analgesic use before endurance sports appears to pose an as yet unrecognised medical problem’.

The analgesics above are of course all non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs that block prostaglandin production. As you now know, prostaglandins don’t just mediate pain. They also maintain good blood flow in compromised tissues and aid repair of damaged tissues, likely a key reason why incidence of organ damage was five times more frequent in participants using analgesics.

This article is not meant to scare people off taking medications such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatories when these are indicated. However, for participants in endurance events it may be important to realise that taking such medications prophylactically prior to an event may have unintended medical consequences, with little or no benefit for the athlete at race end.

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Article Written + Submitted by: Camille Brandt from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital A: 377 Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills P: 4736 2027

We are Relocating to Bigger Premises We will be relocating to bigger premises in the next few months.

We will be located on the same road as we are currently on, Wentworth Road, but just further down the road.

The new premises have been renovated to accommodate a veterinary hospital. The premises are huge! There are double brick walls, 3m high ceilings and a green bull nosed verandah around the front of the building. We will even have a concrete driveway and carpark! There will still be an off leash park in the front yard for you and your dogs to enjoy.

We canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait!!!!!

Camille purchased the veterinary hospital business nearly 9 years ago and there has been steady and continual growth of the business in this time.

We started off with 4 staff and have grown to 15 staff members. We have definitely outgrown the current premises!

We are unsure of the date of the relocation at this time, as there is still some work to be completed and all the tradesmen go on holiday over the New Year. We will let you know as soon as we know.

We are so excited, we cannot wait for you to visit our large country practice!

We will keep you up to date on Facebook with any news of the relocation date.

Santa Photos with Your Pets

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Santa Claus will be visiting Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2018 to take photos with your pets.

Santa will be here from Monday 3rd December until Saturday 22nd December 2018, Mon-Fri (9am-7pm) and on Saturdays (9am-1pm).

For a $10 cash donation, your Santa photo is presented in a Christmas card, with all proceeds donated to the Guide Dogs NSW. We have Christmas themed props for your petâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photos (e.g. hats and scarves), feel free to bring in your own outfits.

We look forward to meeting you and your pets at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, and please feel free to pop in anytime and meet the team.

For more information check out our Facebook, website www. orchardhillsvet.com.au or call 02 4736 2027.

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We all Play a Role in being Flood-Ready Penrith residents will be hearing more about flooding issues from Council as well as the NSW State Government over coming months, as a range of separate but complementary studies and plans are being worked on.

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler OAM said the river is one of the reasons our City is so attractive for residents, investors and visitors.

“It is central to the lifestyle, environment and recreational opportunities we love, but like all waterway cities around the world we need to be prepared for the fact that flood events will happen” Cr Fowler said.

“We cannot flood proof our cities, but we can take steps to reduce the risk and impact to infrastructure, homes, businesses and residents in the event of a flood”.

A priority for both Council and the NSW Government is to develop up-to-date and detailed flood maps and modelling, and community input is a vital part of this.

Council’s work is focused on individual local catchment areas most at risk of flooding. They are following the staged process set out in the NSW Government’s Flood Prone Land Policy, which

involves a Flood Study, and a Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. At each stage they are talking with residents in each study area to understand their experiences of flooding and ideas for effective flood management.

They are currently calling on residents in Emu Heights, Emu Plains and Leonay to share their flood experiences to help them prepare the Emu Plains Flood Study. They are also asking residents in the Nepean River study area to complete a questionnaire about flooding issues, to help them develop the Nepean River Floodplain Risk Management Study and Plan. Visit yoursaypenrith.com.au to find out more about these studies and complete a questionnaire.

Meanwhile, the NSW Government is implementing a regional flood strategy for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley, focussing on community awareness, evacuation planning and flood forecasting. Council’s studies and plans will help inform and complement this broader regional work. For details, visit insw. com/flood-strategy.

For more information on their flood management program, visit Council’s website or contact them on 4732 7777.

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