Debut Domination for Pease
With a strong focus on lifelong education, early infrastructure and amenities, we deliver walkable neighbourhoods with a diverse
Oran Park is located in the centre of the Camden LGA –approximately 15 minutes from the
• 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.
Major Construction Wraps and Terminal Unveiled Taking Sydney’s
New 24-hour Airport Closer to Takeoff
Sydney’s new 24-hour airport is one step closer to welcoming its first passengers, with major construction works across Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport (WSI} now complete and the state of-the-art terminal formally unveiled last month.
WSI CEO Simon Hickey was joined by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King as well as senior executives from some of WSl’s key partners including Qantas Group, Singapore Airlines, Menzies Aviation and dnata Catering & Retail to celebrate this major milestone event.
Mr Hickey thanked WSl’s design and construction partners that have worked over many years to help bring WSl’s terminal to life from the initial design concepts by COX Architecture and Zaha Hadid Architects to the design and construction by Multiplex and Woods Bagot; with overall project delivery alongside WSI by Bechtel.
He also acknowledged the tremendous efforts of CPB Contractors/ACCIONA Joint Venture that led works on the Airside Civil and Pavement Works, including WSl’s 3.7km runway, as well as AeroWest, a Joint Venture between BMD Constructions and Seymour Whyte Construction that completed the Landside Civil and Building Works, including the design and construction of carparks, roads, bridges and utilities.
Drawing on the region’s natural beauty, WSl’s new terminal marries sustainable-by-design principles and innovative technology to deliver a seamless experience for airlines and passengers at Australia’s first new greenfield international airport in more than 50 years.
The terminal has a climate-responsive facade, and more than 6,000 solar panels affixed to its roof to provide energy efficiency and renewable electricity, reducing the airport’s carbon footprint. In addition, it will collect and recycle rainfall for use in airport operations such as bathrooms, irrigation, and cooling towers.
Passengers flying out of WSI will experience a streamline departure with access to next generation technology to help them move through the airport at speed, while both domestic and international gates are under one roof, making travellers connections simple and efficient.
While major construction of the WSI terminal is complete, the fit-out of the terminal’s retail precinct and airline lounges will take place closer to the airport’s opening as commercial tenders and final contracts continue to progress over the months ahead.
WSI is on track to open for domestic, international and air cargo services in late 2026.
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Hobbies + Interests
Nepean Hook & Yarn
Meet twice a month, 1st Fridays & 3rd Wednesdays of the month at Mocca Cafe Penrith Homemaker, near Domayne escalators. 10am-1pm. More details visit their Facebook or instagram pages @nepeanhook&yarn
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
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 Markets
Luddenham Country Markets
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
Lung Support Group
Meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at Emu Sports Club from 10.30am. Visitors & New Members welcomed. Contact John on 4735 1542
Penrith Womens Walk and Talk
Meets 5.30pm 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/
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.
Gold Snapper Has Arrived
The people and local community of Glenmore Park have welcomed its newest eatery, with Gold Snapper opening recently.
Located at HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre, Gold Snapper opened its doors on Saturday 3rd May 2025. The new business sells fresh seafood, as well as cooked seafood, burgers, and chips.
Sudhir Sehgal, Owner of Gold Snapper, is excited about opening his newest location at Glenmore Park.
“So far, we have received amazing support from the Glenmore Park community. Our customers have been very welcoming, and we appreciate them coming to visit us and trying Gold Snapper” said Sudhir to the Glenmore Gazette.
His other locations include Seven Seas Fresh Seafood at Gregory Hills and Costi Catch at Cherrybrook. Gold Snapper is also opening another store at HomeCo. Menai Marketplace very soon.
Some of the items you will find on the menu include the favorites such as fish cocktails, prawn cutlets, calamari, and fish fillets. From the fish market, you can choose battered, grilled or crumbed salmon fillet, barramundi fillet, flathead fillet, snapper fillet, ling fillet and tuna steak.
For those that want a little of everything, there are singles packs, couples pack, family packs, and kids packs. Burgers and rolls, poke bowls, grill and gourmet and of course, their popular fresh seafood are available.
Drinks and sides complete the store menu.
So, what has been the most popular item?
“That would be the Atlantic for 2 Couples Pack. We have never sold such numbers in any other store” said Sudhir.
Gold Snapper is located at Shop 17b, HomeCo. Glenmore Park Town Centre. They are opened from 10:00am to 8:00pm every day. You can visit them in store or SMS your pre-orders to 0459 282104.
Davies Supports Petition to Protect the Right to Memorialise
Tanya Davies MP, Member for Badgerys Creek has expressed her strong support for a petition by Glenmore Park local Chloe Kessell calling on the NSW Government to review cemetery regulations across NSW to better support grieving families and to consider legislation protecting families’ rights to memorialise their loved ones with personal touches, such as garden ornaments, and artificial flowers.
The signatories of the petition argue that cemeteries should be places of peace and reflection, allowing families to honour their loved ones in meaningful ways. Many cemeteries, including Pinegrove Memorial Park, enforce restrictive policies—such as “fresh flowers only” rules—that place unnecessary financial and emotional burdens on grieving families.
Mrs Davies recently met with Chloe Kessell, Maddie Kalkhoven and Angelina Hocking, whose friend Aroha Tupaea sadly and unexpectedly passed away from cardiac arrest in 2022.
Chloe and her friends have been outspoken about the fact that at Pinegrove Memorial Park, personal garden ornaments and artificial flowers lovingly placed by families are routinely removed and discarded, leaving graves bare and impersonal. While these actions are often justified under the guise of maintenance and safety, they make families feel unwelcome and deny them the ability to create a unique, comforting space for remembrance.
The “fresh flowers only” policy is particularly difficult, as it becomes costly for families to maintain, often resulting in graves left without any tribute at all. Artificial flowers and garden ornaments provide a lasting and affordable way for families to pay their respects without the financial strain of continuously replacing fresh flowers.
Angelina stated “the ornament that was on her grave was special to us, it was something I used to remember her by and just because it meant nothing to the cemetery doesn’t mean it didn’t mean something to someone else. The grave used to be a place I could respect, love, cherish and remember the life of Aroha, but the cemetery has only made it impossible to do so.”
Mrs Davies commended Chloe, Maddie and Angelina. “It’s inspiring that these young women are fighting so hard to have the right to honour their friend Aroha. I encourage all who share these views to sign the petition,” stated Mrs Davies.
To view and sign the petition, please visit the following link: https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/Pages/ePetition-details.aspx?q=IQwonrY96tkGspfxBuQkcA
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[L] Gold Snapper interior [R] Fresh seafood | Images: Sudhir Sehgal
Silverdale Shopping Centre Now Open
The people and community of Wollondilly Shire have welcomed the opening of Silverdale Shopping Centre.
Opening on Wednesday 4th June, the multimillion dollar project is the brainchild of Bruno and Maria Lopreiato. The new shopping centre will be a boost to the local economy, with many jobs created both during and after construction of the 8,500 square metres of retail space.
The opening was attended by Angus Taylor MP (Federal Member for Hume), Judy Hannan MP (Member for Wollondilly), Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould, Bruno and Maria Lopreiato, as well as Wollondilly Shire Council and Woolworths representatives.
Warragamba Public School students were on hand, with a performance from the school choir and the school leaders assisting with the cake cutting ceremony.
Hundreds of locals turned out to show their support of the exciting, new facility.
It also marked the opening of Woolworths Silverdale, a major drawcard to the shopping centre.
Silverdale Shopping Centre currently features Woolworths, BWS, Silverdale Post Office, The Reject Shop, Choice Pharmacy, GoodFellas Barber, Subway, Taste of India, Venus Nails, Thai Spice Bites, Sushi, and T-Spoon Café. Due to open soon will be a physio, charcoal chicken, Italian restaurant, real estate, lawyer, personal trainer and car wash. An alfresco dining area and children’s playground are planned.
Once completed, there will be 27 specialty shops occupying the site. There are also over 400 car spaces with Woolworths Direct to Boot Service available.
“We are very proud to open the new Silverdale Shopping Centre. Many people have worked hard to make this happen. This is something for the whole community,” said Bruno Lopreiato.
Bruno first moved to the area in 1986. He oversaw the building and construction of the first shopping centre in Silverdale.
A Grand Opening is planned to take place in late July. There will be special guests in attendance to join in the celebrations.
Goals and Fun for Glenmore Park
Glenmore Park Netball Club have had an amazing start to the 2025 Penrith District Netball Association (PDNA) season, with 25 teams registered to play and taking to the court.
The 25 teams are made up of 16 junior teams, 6 senior teams and 3 Net Set Go teams – showing that the club is a force in the local competition.
Starting the season comes with nerves and great anticipation for the games ahead.
Ashleigh Freshwater, President of Glenmore Park Netball Club is already pleased with the club’s start to 2025.
“The highlights so far include just watching all our players having fun playing the sport they love. It’s great to see, especially the net set go teams. For most of them, it is their first year playing, learning new skills and having so much fun together” said Ashleigh to the Glenmore Gazette.
The popular club is planning on fundraising this year, “We have our goal-a-thon, which is a team based fundraiser. We also have our annual trivia night, and it is in August, where the whole club/community can get involved and have a great night. More information to come soon, so keep an eye out on our socials” she explained.
With team rosters now filled, Glenmore Park Netball Club welcome any new sponsors who would like to get on board to support them and join their netballing community.
“All teams are full for 2025. We are always looking out for new sponsors so if you have interested in sponsoring a team, please email the club for more information” stated Ashleigh.
Ashleigh is proud of the club and takes pride in being the President.
“What I enjoy about being President is that I get to meet the players and members of our netball community. It is such an amazing community to be part of, and I love watching our players on the court every Saturday. It really is so heartwarming to see” she concluded.
For more information about the club, search ‘Glenmore Park Netball Club’ on Facebook, visit their website at www. glenmoreparknetballclub.nsw.communitynetball.com.au or send them an email at glenpknetball@hotmail.com.
r [Above] Official attendees at the opening | Image Supplied by Warragamba Public School [Top] Some of the retailers you will find at Silverdale Shopping Centre | Image Supplied
r Glenmore Park Netball Club March Past in 2023 | Image: Emma Scarfone. Article: Julie Lobel
Kicking Goals for All
Since its founding in 2007, the Nepean Dragons Football Club has been breaking barriers and building community through the power of sport. Originally a sub-committee of the Nepean Football Association, the Dragons became a fully independent club in 2019. Now, with 51 registered players aged 5 to 55, the Dragons are a proud example of how football can be inclusive, empowering, and fun.
The Dragons run a Football4All program, specifically designed for children and adults with disabilities. “The term ‘special needs’ is used to describe players who are unable to play in mainstream competition due to a physical, social, intellectual, or emotional disability,” says Nepean Dragons Vice President, Karen Witherspoon. “Our focus is to provide a fun, friendly, safe and inclusive environment where our players can develop their social and football skills.”
Every Saturday morning during the season (April to August), Blue Hills Oval in Glenmore Park comes alive with joy, camaraderie, and spirited gameplay from 9:00am to 10:30am. “Our goals go beyond football,” Karen explains. “We’re about fitness, fair play, fun, and fostering acceptance of people with disabilities in the wider community.”
The club is also a lifeline for families. “We offer a social outlet for carers and parents too—everyone is part of the team,” Karen says.
One of the most anticipated events of the year is the Dragons’ annual Gala Day. Held on May 31st in 2025, it attracted over 120 players—making it the biggest Gala Day in the club’s history. “The day starts with a guard of honour from parents and carers, which sets a beautiful tone,” says Karen. “There were friendly matches, a sausage sizzle, a raffle, and medals for everyone. The smiles said it all.”
This celebration of inclusion and joy is part of a broader vision to increase awareness, expand participation, and create lasting impact through sport. The Nepean Dragons aren’t just a football club—they’re a movement for change, one kick at a time.
The club is always open to new players, coaches, and sponsors. “We may be small, but we’re mighty—and there’s no happier place on a Saturday morning,” Karen says. “For sponsors looking to make a real impact, this is it.”
Learn more or get involved via: Nepean Dragons FC on Facebook or email ndfc2007@gmail.com.
Matilda a Rising Star of Women’s Rugby League
In the highly competitive world of women’s rugby league, few stories shine as brightly as that of 18-year-old Matilda Vella. In 2025, the former Caroline Chisholm College student and Penrith Panthers talent added a new chapter to her growing list of
accolades—becoming the youngest player selected for the inaugural NSW Universities Women’s Rugby League team and going on to earn a coveted spot in the first-ever Australian Universities Women’s side.
Matilda’s journey to this milestone began in early March, when she submitted an expression of interest to play for NSW Universities. By late March, she received the news that she had made it into the first training squad—selected from over 80 high-calibre applicants including NRLW, Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership and junior elite pathway players.
“It was such a competitive field, and for Matilda to be one of 25 selected for the initial squad, and then make the final 18, was a huge achievement,” said her mother, Joanne Vella. “She was the youngest in the squad, and to be awarded her preferred position of dummy half was just incredible.”
Matilda didn’t just participate—she excelled. Her impressive performance in the number 9 jersey helped NSW secure a hardfought 10–6 victory over Queensland at North Sydney Oval on 18 May. The win not only marked a historic match for the new state universities program, but also served as a showcase for Matilda’s talent, determination, and leadership on the field.
“It was an honour to wear the NSW jersey and represent my state,” Matilda said. “Being part of the inaugural NSW Universities team was a proud moment—setting the pathway for future female athletes coming through. The match against Queensland marked a significant milestone in women’s university rugby league.”
Her standout display caught the eyes of national selectors, earning her a place in the maiden Australian Universities Open Women’s team, set to compete on the international stage later this year.
But 2025 hasn’t only been about representative honours. Earlier in the year, Matilda captained the Penrith Panthers Tarsha Gale Cup side to a top four finish, leading with maturity well beyond her years. She’s now continuing to develop her skills in the Open Women’s competition for Emu Plains and has been named a development player in the foundational Penrith Panthers Harvey Norman Women’s Premiership (HNWP) squad.
“Matilda’s commitment, work ethic, and leadership are being recognised at every level,” said Joanne. “She’s focused on continuing to grow and is determined to make her mark in the senior ranks. It’s exciting to see where this journey will take her.”
Tanya Nellestein
r Matilda Vella playing for NSW | Image Supplied by Joanne Vella. Article: Tanya Nellestein
r Nepean Dragons Junior and Senior players, coaches and club president. Image Supplied by Karen Witherspoon/Nepean Dragons Football Club. Article:
Debut Domination for Pease
Emerging bodybuilder Hayden Pease of Glenmore Park has made an unforgettable entrance into the competitive world of classic physique, securing four first place finishes with an overall championship title in his debut season.
Hayden competed in two shows in 2025, the first being the ICN North Coast Regional in Newcastle, where he swept his division, taking 1st place in First Timers, Novice, Under 23s, and the Open Class, ultimately being crowned Overall Classic Physique Champion.
“It was my first prep and first show, so just being up there was already a huge milestone,” Hayden said. “But to win every division I entered – that was just unreal.”
In his second competition, Sydney SuperBodies at Rooty Hill, Hayden continued to impress, placing 3rd in Under 23s and 2nd in the Open Class. Both events showcased his hard-earned physique, built through over 30 weeks of dedicated preparation.
“I didn’t show anyone what I looked like during prep,” he explained. “So, when I stepped on stage, it was the first time anyone – including my family and friends – saw the final result. That made it even more special.”
With his first season now behind him, Hayden is already looking toward the future. “Now it’s time to get back to work, add some solid tissue, and make massive improvements,” he said. “As a natural bodybuilder, it takes years of consistent effort to build a world-class physique, and that’s what I’m chasing.”
Hayden has set his sights on returning to the stage around 2027–2028, giving himself time to progress and prepare for an even stronger comeback.
In addition to his own competitive journey, Hayden offers online coaching and personal training services to help others reach their fitness goals. “I’ve always loved the process, and now I get to share that with others.”
To follow Hayden’s journey or inquire about coaching, head to @peaseperformance and @haydopse on Instagram and reach out via DM or the link in his bio.
With his passion, discipline, and talent, Hayden Pease is undoubtedly a rising force in natural bodybuilding.
Go Dry This July
Dry July is a fundraiser that encourages you to go alcohol-free in July to raise funds for people affected by cancer.
In 2025, Dry July is on track to reach its biggest milestone yet – $100 million raised since 2008 to help people affected by cancer.
This year, they’re calling on Aussie’s to pour their generosity as they aim for 30,000 sign-ups to help reach this incredible milestone.
Reaching this point is only possible because of the everyday Australians who’ve gone dry, donated, and supported the cause year after year.
One Australian is diagnosed with cancer every three minutes, and more than 15,000 Australians are expected to be diagnosed with cancer this July. With rates continuing to rise, the job doesn’t stop at the $100M mark. Every dollar counts and helps raise funds for vital cancer support services across the country.
Since 2008, over 377,000 Aussies have taken part in Dry July, funding more than 1,200 projects across 80 cancer organisations that have helped to provide comfort, care, and support services for those affected by cancer.
This year, funds raised will support 40 cancer organisations across Australia, including major beneficiaries Cancer Council, Bowel Cancer Australia, and Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia to help make the cancer journey easier for people and their families.
People can participate in Dry July as individuals or as a workplace team and seek sponsorship. To sign up or donate head to www.dryjuly.com.
rArticle: Dry July Foundation
r Feature Article [Cover] Hayden Pease showcasing the physique that earned him multiple first place titles — and the trophies to prove it [Above] Hayden Pease takes home the trophy with a winning Most Muscular pose | Images Supplied by Hayden Pease. Article: Tanya Nellestein
KID’S CORNER July
Book Review Your
Time After Time
Author Karly Lane
This is a story of a teenager and her family living in a small country town in rural NSW. She has passion, hopes and dreams and a flair for designing and making gowns. With limited options with work prospects, it is pretty much a given that she will marry, settle down and have a family, as she has been dating her long time sweetheart, Finn from school for a number of years. They have even bought a small cottage together and are happily living in it.
After leaving school, Alice was lucky enough to gain employment in a local clothing store, and she enjoyed her work. The French shop owner Antoinette Bonnaire prided herself on only stocking gowns from well-known labels as she felt her little store was special.
Alice was so passionate about her creations, she approached her boss and asked if she could display her gowns in the store for others to buy. She was soon shut down. The owner thought it was rude of her to try and promote her gowns over the store bought ones. Antoinette made it uncomfortable for Alice to
Alice’s grandparents had been married for 60 years. At her grandmother’s birthday party, her grandmother Meryl decided to drop a bombshell, and let all know that she was leaving her hubby. Alice invited her to come as stay at her little cottage, until she sorted herself out her She enjoyed her grandmother’s company and was still thinking about her
Alice attended fashion week in Sydney, where she was approached by a designer. She was asked if she wanted a career as a designer, and would she like to join Frankie’s team of international talent and designers, going abroad. As much as she loved the idea, she was torn between marriage to her long-time boyfriend and an exciting career. She chose to stay where she was. A year later at fashion week, someone had sent a picture of her wedding gown to Frankie, and she was approached again to work in the exciting world of fashion. This again put Alice in a quandary, and she had to decide on country life or an amazing career as a fashion designer.
It was a joy to read, and I was kept interested till the very end.
r Book Review by: Christine Fish
Halls and Community Centres: Surveyors
Creek Community Centre
Built in 2000, this modern facility has a peaceful outlook and is located next to the softball fields. It offers a good sized hall with air conditioning, kitchen, accessible toilets and three meeting rooms.
Capacity
120 people maximum (Hall)
15 people maximum (Meeting rooms 1 and 2)
30 people maximum (Meeting room 3)
Room sizes
Hall - 13.9m x 9.4m
Meeting room 1 - 5.2m x 5m
Meeting room 2 - 5.6m x 3.6m
Meeting room 3 - 7.3m x 5.7m
Contact
Call Penrith City Council on 02 4732 8021
Address
Ballybunnion Terrace, Glenmore Park Curfews
Friday and Saturday 1:00am
Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm
Other Information
The hall has a secure outdoor area with picnic tables, a shade structure and large verandah. Meeting room 3 also has a separate yard with shade structure and softfall ground covering.
Kitchen facilities include a double door drinks fridge, pie warmer, microwave, 90cm floor oven with cooktop, dishwasher and a continual hot water urn.
2/129 Russell Street EMU PLAINS
Tables and chairs are available for use and are included in the cost for hire.
Please be advised that this facility has an induction stove and requires cookware that has an iron or steel bottom in order to work. If you plan on using the cooktop, please check that your pots and pans are suitable for the purpose.
The meeting rooms are not available for private function hire unless booked in conjunction with the large hall. Additional fees will apply for use.
16th - 21st birthday parties are not permitted in this facility. Download information about the tables and chairs supplied at: https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/images/documents/ facilities-recreation/halls-centres/Table%20and%20Chair%20 Specs.pdf
Be Fire Safe: Winter 2025
Emergency Services Minister, Jihad Dib, and Fire and Rescue
NSW Commissioner, Jeremy Fewtrell, were joined by the survivor of a devastating house fire recently to launch the 2025 ‘Be Fire Safe’ Winter Safety Campaign.
Montana Adams and nine other people were asleep when a fire broke out in a Macquarie Fields home in Sydney’s southwest on May 28 last year.
They were alerted and their lives saved by a pair of smoke alarms, fitted only 10 days earlier by Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW).
On the first day of Winter, FRNSW acknowledged Smoke Alarm Action Day, urging households to test their detectors to kick off the Winter safety campaign.
Last Winter, 12 people died in residential fires in NSW and 107
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others were injured.
There were 1,039 residential fires during that period. In 44 percent of cases, there was not a working smoke alarm.
Winter is a critical time for fire prevention and education due to the spike in home fires, fire-related fatalities and injuries. They want to reduce these incidents to zero.
Complacency and inaction around smoke alarms are the biggest risk factors when it comes to home fire safety. Why? Because smoke is the greatest cause of injuries or fatalities.
To help combat those behaviours, their Winter campaign will continue to focus on the tagline ‘Be Fire Safe’, supported by supplementary messages.
By using this tag repeatedly, they aim to increase recall, understanding of the risk and the desire and purpose for action.
r Article: Fire and Rescue NSW
Article Written + Submitted by: Andreas Klein Nutritionist + Remedial Therapist from Beautiful Health + Wellness
P: 0418 166 269
Why People Who Exercise May Respond Better To Back Pain Treatment
Often, patients with sedentary jobs have more painful muscles and respond more slowly to therapy, than those whose jobs involve exercise i.e. back muscle soreness reduces more rapidly in those who exercise regularly. That doesn’t mean ‘people who don’t exercise don’t respond’, they just often respond more slowly.
Why? One reason is tissue detox efficiency via lymphatics. Lymph vessels take muscle tissue waste products to the blood stream for excretion via the liver and kidneys. Lymph vessels don’t have a heart to pump fluid as does the blood. Rather, they have tiny muscles surrounding each lymph vessel which all contract in a coordinated way to pump lymph. But muscle contraction from exercise makes this lymph flow much more efficient. Being sedentary reduces lymph flow.
At rest, approximately 1/3 of lymph transport in the human leg results from skeletal muscle contractions (extrinsic pump) while 2/3 results from active pumping by the lymph vessels themselves (intrinsic pump). But standing and exercise significantly increases lymph flow and tissue detoxification.
Studies show that when a person is:
1. asleep, has very low ankle lymph flow, just 0.24 ml/h.
2. standing, increases ankle lymph flow 13 times.
3. fast walking, increases ankle lymph flow 15 times.
These effects are partly due to increased:
1. heart rate
2. blood pressure
3. capillary widening
4. contracting skeletal muscles
Standing and exercise leads to increased tissue blood flow which:
1. increases muscle nutrient and oxygen delivery and muscle repair and maintenance,
2. is more energy efficient (fitness),
3. flushes tissue waste material into lymph vessels,
4. muscle contraction (exercise) improves flushing process.
Sedentary people have a reduced rate of nutrient and oxygen supply, lower fitness and tissue repair capacity, still produce waste, but do not have the exercise-related flushing benefits, and thus may accumulate waste, which can irritate muscle nerves leading to pain. In people who exercise (within reason) the reverse is often true, improving their response to treatment. If you have a back or musculoskeletal injury and need help why not give Andreas a call at the clinic on 0418-166-269.
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Understanding Responsible Pet Ownership Under NSW’s New
From May 19, 2025, tenancy laws in New South Wales have been updated to make it easier for renters to welcome pets into their homes. These reforms reflect what many of us already know—pets are more than animals; they are family members. For tenants, this marks an important shift toward being able to share their homes with their furry companions without unnecessary restrictions.
Under these new laws, tenants must still request permission from their landlord before bringing a pet into the property. However, there is now a clear and transparent process in place. Landlords are required to respond to written pet requests within 21 days. If they fail to do so, permission is automatically granted. A landlord may only refuse consent for specific, valid reasons—such as inadequate fencing, insufficient space, or where keeping a pet would be unsuitable or inhumane. Broad “no pets” policies and advertising rentals as pet-free are no longer permitted.
Landlords can set reasonable conditions related to pet ownership. These may include professional carpet cleaning at the end of the tenancy or repairs for any pet-related damage. Open and respectful communication between tenants and landlords remains key. Any conditions imposed must be appropriate and proportionate to the pet and the property.
While these reforms make it easier to have pets in rental homes, they also underscore the importance of responsible pet ownership. Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, all cats and dogs in NSW must be microchipped by 12 weeks of age and registered by six months. This is a legal requirement and vital in helping reunite lost pets with their families.
Desexing is strongly encouraged and is often required for full lifetime registration. It not only helps to reduce the number of unwanted litters but also supports better health outcomes for pets and reduces the burden on animal shelters.
Tenants are responsible for ensuring their pets are well cared for and do not cause issues for neighbours or the property. This includes managing noise, preventing damage, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring pets receive appropriate nutrition, hydration, exercise, mental stimulation, and veterinary care.
It’s also important to note that tenants with recognised assistance animals are not required to seek permission under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. However, landlords should still be notified of the animal’s presence and provided with any accreditation where available.
These new laws are a welcome step forward in recognising the special role pets play in our lives. With a foundation of compassion, communication, and responsibility, we can ensure pets remain an integral part of our homes and communities—regardless of whether we rent or own. Pets are family, and these changes honour that truth while reminding us that keeping pets requires a shared commitment between tenants and landlords. For more information check
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Paul Marshall
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A: Junction Factory Rd & Loftus St, Regentville Service Times: Sundays 9.30am
The Strength to Be Free
When we are burdened or somehow hemmed in (in our heart, mind, circumstances, relationships, or with God), the thought of being free comes upon us with great power. We dream about change in our circumstances – freedom by the removal of something. A challenge disappears; if suddenly a person we can’t stomach relocates to Greenland, sadness or fear miraculously disappears.
But if our challenges don’t disappear, we must find strength to be free in the midst of them. I mean freedom to believe in God because sometimes we have no other hope. We might not be free to believe because those around us are skeptical. But if we are not free to believe, how can we hope in God when the chips are down?
Sometimes when things are tough, we need to find the freedom to let someone love us. Perhaps we have been betrayed or failed in some way and think of ourselves as unlovable. We might need to find strength to be free, to be thankful for what we have, or to enjoy what is good about our life. We may need to find the freedom to invest in relationships that are life-giving when other relationships have inflicted such pain upon us that we want to hide in our bedroom.
It takes no strength to give up and accept the shackles of our circumstances in a way that shackles our soul, to feel sorry for ourselves, or to shrug our shoulders and accept ‘our lot’ with all of its sadness and pain or anger.
But it takes great strength to be free in the midst of our struggles. It takes great strength to be free to believe. And in the Bible, Jesus taught that if we find that freedom and believe in him, he would lead us to places of healing and life.
Yes, this is spiritual, but the inside of us where we experience love, hope, and healing is also beyond the physical. Jesus invites you to find strength to believe in God, and when you can, God will send angels to your side and help you by his Spirit.
FAITH – GRACE WEST ANGLICAN CHURCH
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I recently saw a recruitment ad for the Australian Defence Force. It was all about adventure - pushing yourself, seeing the world, doing extraordinary things. But something was noticeably absent: the idea of sacrifice. There was no mention of service, duty, or giving something up for a greater good. Sacrifice doesn’t sound appealing. It feels hard, uninviting, and even painful. And yet, sacrifice lies at the heart of a life lived with purpose. To sacrifice means to give something of ourselves - time, comfort, money, safety - for the sake of others.
We see this most clearly in families. Parents, especially mothers, make countless sacrifices for their children. From the moment of pregnancy to the countless sleepless nights, they give up so much for the wellbeing of someone else. Dads do too, but it’s not the same!
We make sacrifices to care for ageing parents, support struggling friends, or stand up for what is right. And in military service, we rightly speak of those who make the ultimate sacrifice - laying down their lives for others.
The Bible places sacrifice at the centre of the Christian story. Jesus is not just a moral teacher or inspiring example - he is himself a sacrifice. On the cross, he gave himself completely, bearing the weight of sin and turning aside God’s just wrath. Through his sacrifice, forgiveness and new life are offered to all who trust in him.
Sacrifice may not be glamorous, but in God’s Kingdom, it’s where real purpose is found.
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As my family and I rug up through the chilly Winter days and warm our toes by the heater, I find I am thinking back to my childhood –warming my toes by the heater and shivering as I got dressed for school, dawn barely broken. Some things just don’t change – the shivery mornings, the lazy winds that go through you rather than around you and knowing that your Bata Scouts – remember with the wolf prints on the soles - will soak up the dew from the lawns on your walk to school and go straight through to your socks if you weren’t careful.
Despite the chill, there is still plenty happening in our area, as clubs and organisations celebrate the Winter with outings and get togethers, sharing the joy of warming food and drink, and great company. There is always something going on in your community, and you will find lots of ways to get involved here in your District Gazette.
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