Mulgoa Valley Gazette July 2023

Have your say on the draft Penrith Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plan

Penrith City Council invites community and industry views on the future development of the Aerotropolis precinct, with the draft Penrith Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plan released for public exhibition until 13 July 2023.

The draft Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plan (the Plan) seeks to deliver $815 million by apportioning a contributions rate of 5.5% for development over $200,000 within the Aerotropolis precinct in Penrith’s Local Government Area.

The contributions will fund the delivery of essential infrastructure such as local roads, bridges, active transport connections, open spaces and community facilities as identified in the Aerotropolis planning package.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen says the Plan establishes a sustainable funding model that will ensure adequate infrastructure is in place to support growth within the emerging Aerotropolis precinct.

“Our vision is for the Aerotropolis to become a hub of industry and innovation that offers a diverse range of jobs for the community, but achieving this ultimately depends on our ability to fund the necessary infrastructure.

“The Plan will see the costs to deliver local infrastructure in the Aerotropolis precinct shared by those benefiting from the development, and importantly will ensure these costs don’t fall to Penrith ratepayers,” Cr Hitchen said.

The Plan was previously released as a joint plan between Penrith and Liverpool City Councils in 2020-21 and a key change is that both councils now have their own Plans to enable greater autonomy and simplified administration of the Plan.

With the total cost of local infrastructure for both councils estimated at $2.8 billion, a collaborative approach was taken to develop individual plans which better reflect the unique requirements and costs of infrastructure for each Local Government Area.

Find out more at yoursaypenrith.com.au/draft-penrithaerotropolis-CP. Written submissions can be made via email to: city.planning@penrith.city or by mail to the General Manager, Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 before 5pm, 13 July 2023.

COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD

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Community Groups

(NEW) Silverdale Probus Club

Discover new interests and unlimited possibilities in retirement. A new Club is being formed in your local area. Regular meeting times to be arranged at Silverdale Progress Hall, 1984 Silverdale Road, Silverdale. We welcome new members. More details: Contact Ethan. Phone: 1300 630 488 Email: membershipsupport@probussouthpacific.org

Children + Families

Wallacia Playgroup

Meets on Thursdays from 10:00am till 12:00pm at Wallacia Christian Church (23 Park Road, Wallacia). More details: https:// www.facebook.com/cpcommunitychurch/

Warragamba Playlinks Supported Playgroup

Meets on Mondays from 9:30am till 11:00am (school terms only) at Civic Park, Warragamba. More details: https://www. facebook.com/wsncinc/

Markets

Luddenham Country Markets

Held fortnightly on Sunday 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

Free Food Fridays

Every Friday from 10:30am till 11:30am at Wallacia Christian Church (23 Park Road, Wallacia). More details: https://www. facebook.com/cpcommunitychurch/

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 on1300 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/

r Aerotropolis: The Draft Penrith Aerotropolis Development Contributions Plan will fund essential infrastructure to support the growth of the Aerotropolis. Image/Article: Penrith City Council

New Hair Salon for Silverdale

Silverdale resident Breanna Burgess has fulfilled a dream of creating her own hair salon recently.

Hair Artistry By Breanna is the talented, local hairdressers’ new business – having started in May this year.

“My goal has always been to have my very own hair salon” said Breanna to the Mulgoa Valley Gazette.

With six years in the industry and multiple qualifications, she is ready to share her expertise with her clients.

“I have been hairdressing since 2017 and have completed my Certificate 3 in Barbering and Certificate 4 in Advanced Hairdressing. I also have experience using high end products” she explained.

Breanna’s hairdressing services range from ladies’ wash/cut through to full head foils package.

“I specialise in colours, as well as offering keratin treatments, styling, and cutting. I use and stock quality De Lorenzo colours and products in my salon” Breanna replied.

She enjoys her work and the interactions with her clients.

“I enjoy getting to know clients and making them feel their best. I am always keeping up to date with new trends and learning new techniques” she smiled.

With an intimate salon, Breanna believes that it’s the personal touch and attention that makes all the difference.

“I love the boutique feeling of my salon and being one-onone with my clients, to give them the best experience I can offer. So, even with growth, I aim to keep that experience there” she ended.

Hair Artistry By Breanna is open five days a week. The business’ trading hours are 9:00am to 5:00pm on Monday, 9:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesday, 9:00am to late on Wednesday, 9:00am to 5:00pm on Friday and 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday. It is closed on Thursday and Sunday.

Bookings and appointments can be made online (through the ‘Book Now’ tab on the Facebook page), DM, and call/text. Look out for their current advertisement in the Mulgoa Valley Gazette.

Search Hair Artistry By Breanna on Facebook for more information, including bookings and pricing.

r [Top] Inside the new salon [Above] Breanna Burgess at her new salon. Images: Breanna Burgess

Silverdale Probus Club

The Silverdale Probus Club is a new club being formed in the local area. The first interest meeting was held last month on Monday 19th June from 10:00am to 12:30pm at the Silverdale Progress Hall. At the meeting, they discussed background information about Probus, and gauged the level of interest in forming a new Club. With sufficient interest, they will formally establish the Club and confirm it’s constitution, elect a Management Committee and receive applications for membership.

Probus provides retirees with the opportunity to connect socially, which is so important in today’s world. Membership is open to anyone who is retired or semiretired, so why not join the tens of thousands of Probus members across Australia and New Zealand and find your local Probus Club today. Probus Clubs offer a range of activities including trips and outings for members to enjoy, depending on their interests, lifestyle, and location. Probus Club members meet monthly, to enjoy the company of like-minded fellow retirees and listen to interesting guest speakers. Make new friends, learn a new skill, explore new interests and hobbies - there is so much to choose from when you become a member of your local Probus Club. When you retire, those friendships that are developed through working life are often lost. Probus is a great way to develop new friendships, to quote a recent Probus Club member, “the day I joined my Probus Club, I instantly had 100 new friends”.

Join 110,000 retirees across Australia and New Zealand today and discover the wonderful world of Probus, look for your local Club here.

As a Probus Club member you have access to exciting benefits including Probus publications (Active Retirees and Staying Connected), competitions, Probus Member Benefits Scheme and Probus National Insurance Program.

There is also a variety of Probus Partners that members will be able to get exclusive deals with such as Audika Hearing Clinic, Trade Travel, APT Luxury Travel, Sea Link, Outback Aussie Tours, and Coal River Coaches.

Plus, there’s a dedicated Probus Support Team at your service at Probus South Pacific office.

To find out more information, contact Ethan on 1300 630488 or membershipsupport@probussouthpacific.org. You can also visit the Probus Club website at www.probussouthpacific.org.

r Probus members on a day trip to the Bombo Headland quarry geological site | Image/Article: Probus South Pacific Limited

PARENTS CORNER

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Monica Purcell | Family Facilitator

Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Services

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When “How Was School?” and other Questions Fall Flat

Parents often complain to me that when they ask their child, “how was school?” or “how was your day?”, they receive no more than a “good/fine” or a grunt in response. There are many ways parents interpret these responses, either believing their child doesn’t want to talk to them or is being pouty or impolite. Neither are true or fair.

Adults under-estimate the amount of cognitive processing that questions ask of children. When asked a question, I must not only decipher the meaning of the question but work out if I know the answer and want to give it to you. That’s a lot of thinking. Younger children with developing language capacity take even longer to manage a response.

Timing of question is usually another complicating factor. Questions fired at children just as they are bundling into the car at pick up rarely stimulate riveting conversation. Transitioning from school or day care to home is another process. Think about how you feel the minute you arrive home from work; even if you had the most successful day, you still need to recharge the batteries. Children, like adults, fatigue over a long day away from their safe base.

So, what then is the answer to the tricky question of questions? First, it’s important that we come from a place of genuine curiosity and openness. Children see the emptiness of this adult business of small talk and what they crave is connection. If you don’t really want to know the answer, best not to ask.

However, if you do want to connect with your child, then wrap that curiosity up in a reflective statement. Reflective statements share what you observe of your child’s emotional experience. For example, “it seems like you’ve had a hard day” Statements are open-ended and free from obligation to respond. However, if children feel seen and heard by parents, more often than not they will actually speak more. And then there’s times children don’t want to talk about it. In which case, just say you are open for a chat when they’re ready.

We often create more conversation with children when we don’t ask too much.

Book Review your

put it down. Ellis mother of three often finds nature as her place of refuge. In a moment of intense emotion and distraction, Ellis mistakenly leaves her baby, Viola unattended and drives away from the woods. In the short time it takes for her to realise, and return, the child is gone. This is the final straw in an already fractured marriage and she falls into despair and guilt, drowning herself in alcohol and drugs.

The only solution she sees is to leave it all behind. Ellis fears becoming her own mother, something she believes is inevitable, so removes herself from her family’s lives and takes to the mountain wilderness.

Spending time in nature has always been Ellis’ escape, and Vanderah’s writing describes the mountain environment so beautifully. The journey is heartbreaking and tragic at times, though thoughtfully explored by the author.

Intertwined is the story of Raven, home-schooled and isolated, a beautifully naive young girl. Her mother has secrets and Raven is not allowed to see other people. An encounter in the woods with some local children, opens Raven’s eyes to the outside world and she wants to know more.

The novel is told through the eyes of these two characters, both lovers of nature and struggling with their individual issues. Themes of addiction, secrets, forgiveness, trust and love are brought together in a moving and for some maybe too neat ending.

A well crafted novel, with absorbing characters and difficult subjects that was moving and delightful and impossible to put down.

r Book Review by: Tess

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Messy Makers are Here!

Messy Makers specialise in providing children’s activities, from the ages of 5 months right up to 12 year old age group. They can be found right across Sydney and the Central Coast, plus have a wide range of sessions and events available for children in the Penrith and Camden regions. This includes Teas and Greens Café at Wilton, weekly on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00am till 11:00am.

For the little ones aged up to 5 years of age, they offer a specialised, food-based sensory program. Children naturally learn through play, and providing a food-based play program, they assist children understand their senses. They finish off each session with group time, including parachute and bubbles activities, ensuring it’s a fun-filled hour! Messy Makers also offer Toddler Time sessions for this age group, which are more focused on soft play, sensory toys, and craft activities.

For the older children, Messy Makers provides a range of activities for ages 4 years plus, which are highly popular at Council and community events, as well as during the School Holidays at a wide range of venues. Whether you’d like to learn to make slime, bring out your inner Picasso with sand art activities, or make your own bath bombs, Messy Makers have you covered.

They also offer this service to childcare and daycare centres - which have been immensely popular over the past two years.

“Messy Makers believes every child should start to explore their senses early and get a head start on their education. The founders, having two young children themselves, quickly realised that there were no activities that could cater for this need. Additionally, every parent knows the importance of play, but don’t like the mess. Bring in Messy Makers, where we encourage maximum play, maximum mess and leave the clean up to them” explained Amy Titchener of Messy Makers.

The parenthood journey can also be hard. Messy Makers offers a space for parents to take a break and enjoy play time with their children. A space where you can meet parents of similar aged children and form new friendships.

The cost to attend is $18 per child. Looking to attend more than once? They offer monthly passes (excluding St Marys RSL), which provide a discounted price for each session throughout the month. There are no costs for parents/guardians.

Interested in finding out more? Visit their website at www. messymakers.com.au or call 1300 685221.

| Image: Amy Titchener/Messy Makers

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r One of the activities at a Messy Makers incursion

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Trip to Cape York for Schmitt

Local resident Nigel Smith has organised the ‘Trip to Cape York for Schmitt’, a fundraising trip from Mulgoa to Cape York, in memory of his son Lachlan, who was killed in a car crash in Silverdale. The event will raise funds and awareness for RTSG NSW (Road Trauma Support Group NSW).

Leaving on Saturday 17th June, the three vehicle four people trek will take 3 weeks to complete, with the return trip well over 7,500kms. Starting from Mulgoa, the group will make their way up the inland highways to Cairns in North Queensland and then follow the Peninsula Development Road (PDR) to Bramwell Station, followed by the beginning of the Old Telegraph Track. They then head across the Jardine River, up to Bamaga, on to Punsand Bay and eventually the tip of Australia.

“Our son Lachlan has always talked about doing a trip to Cape York with his mates, as they are all into four-wheel driving. To complete his dream after he was killed at Silverdale in a car crash, we thought it would be great to organise a trip and finish it in his honour. Then I thought we may as well turn it into a fundraising event for the Road Trauma Support Group NSW” explained Nigel to the Mulgoa Valley Gazette.

RTSG NSW (Road Trauma Support Group NSW) is a non-profit organisation that provides support to families, like Nigel’s, that have been through road trauma.

“When you lose someone that means so much to you so suddenly without saying goodbye, for the first 12 months you are in shock and disbelief and don’t know how to cope. The RTSG NSW can provide much needed support, guidance around dealing with CTP insurance, the court process, and just someone to talk to that has been through a similar experience” he stated.

“They not only provide this support for victims of road trauma but continue to campaign for reform as we work toward ensuring there are more effective connected support systems in place to adequately help victims through the experience of road trauma” Nigel added.

To support RTSG NSW (Road Trauma Support Group NSW), the local community can donate to the Trip to Cape York for Schmitt GoFundMe page at https://gofund.me/d38558dc.

Search “Trip to Cape York for Schmitt” on Facebook to follow their journey.

“Ultimately, it would be great if people really thought about the consequences of speeding, especially young drivers. Stick to the speed limits and drive safely, as unfortunately we get new members every month which is very sad and something we are trying to avoid. I would never wish the pain our family has been through on anyone” he ended. #slowdownforschmitt

FLOODS. WHAT’S YOUR PLAN?

Even if it’s not raining where you live in the Hawkesbury-Nepean, it’s important to be aware of possible flooding. You can listen for weather warnings on the radio and TV, and regularly check the NSW SES website for local information. It will tell you if flooding is expected.

If you live in the Hawkesbury-Nepean, checking the weather warnings and having a plan, can make all the difference.

For information, visit ses.nsw.gov.au/yourfloodplan

“LAST TIME IT FLOODED, WE WERE TOTALLY TAKEN BY SURPRISE.”

r Feature Article [Cover] Trip to Cape York for Schmitt is in memory of Lachlan Smith [Above] Air fresheners that Nigel hands out at school road safety sessions with a safety message to convey | Images: Nigel Smith

Article Written + Submitted by: Kellie Tickner from Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital

A: 49 Wentworth Rd, Orchard Hills P: 4736 2027

Winter Worries for Pets

Winter can be a time that makes us all feel under the weather. Like us, our pets also notice the cold. Here is what to look out for with your pet in Winter.

Arthritis : As with humans, the cold weather can make arthritis symptoms worse. Owner should look out for any decrease in activity levels that could be due to an animal’s discomfort. Dogs and cats may have difficulty first thing in the morning, climbing up and down stairs or just generally slowing down.

Shelter from the cold : Adequate warmth and shelter are essential in combating the cold weather. It may seem obvious, but double check that pets can safely shelter themselves from wet weather and wind. Some very old pets with severe joint disease or senility may not have the capacity to remove themselves from the elements It may be best to give pets warmer, padded bedding and more blankets so they can escape the cold. Know your pet – this is especially important for short-haired dogs that live outside. Breeds such as whippets can feel the cold more than other dogs. Another option is to purchase a jacket or clothing to keep your pet warm if they feel comfortable wearing them. Also, consider bringing your pet inside at night if they’re older or a short-haired breed.

Winter diet : As we tend to stray away from exercise in colder weather, we may forget our pets’ activity needs. Decreased activity without a change in diet may impact your pet’s metabolism. In Wintertime, many people won’t exercise their dogs as much as in the Spring or Summer with the beautiful weather. If you know your dog will be getting less exercise – even if it means reducing the length or frequency of walks – remember to adjust their diet to avoid ‘winter weight gain.’

The same goes for cats, which can become less inclined to exercise or venture outside in winter. Ensure you’re exercising your cat regularly with playtime, and adjust their diet to align with activity levels.

Exercising in Winter : The cooler weather doesn’t mean our pets won’t enjoy exercise as much. Most pets are happy to participate in regular exercise routines if they’re enjoying company with their owners Again, it’s good to be aware that they could be slower than normal, particularly if they’re old or have arthritis. Steady exercise and a good warm-up will prevent injury.

If your pet is slower than usual, or acts sluggish or like they’re in pain – all of which can be exacerbated by colder weather – give the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital a call on 0247362027.

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

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Services provided include:

• General Surgery (desexing to orthopedics)

• Vaccinations and in-house pathology

• Radiology and Dentistry

• Visiting specialist radiographer and ultrasonographer

• Puppy preschool

• Grooming and hydrobath

• Home visits

• Cat boarding and Kitten adoption

• Secure off leash dog park CHECK

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Could Stool Transplants Plus Better Diet Cure Ulcerative Colitis?

Last month, we learnt that:

1. Ulcerative Colitis (UC) is generally considered incurable,

2. Regular medical approaches can involve pharmacotherapy including antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, and/or immunosuppressive drugs, and surgical intervention (sometimes extensive).

3. These interventions are supportive not curative, many have side effects.

4. Human UC patients have alterations in gut microbial composition.

5. Inappropriate gut flora may be a contributor to UC disease.

6. Faecal microbial transplantation (FMT) tries to treat UC by correcting gut microbial composition.

7. Donor SD-FMT was able to maintain steroid free remission in

a. 32% of UC patients at 8 weeks.

b. 13% at 12 months.

And patients maintained their standard medications through this study.

Transplanting donor bacteria may be a good start, but this study failed to address patient diet, ‘a key modifiable factor influencing the composition of the’ microbiota resident in the gastrointestinal tract.

A recent study randomised 66 patients:

1. 35 receiving FMT plus a specific autoimmune dietary regimen (FMT-AID) and standard care.

2. 31 receiving standard care alone.

In this study, FMT-AID was found significantly superior in

all measures when compared to standard medical care as an intervention for UC.

Comparing the results (at the end of 1 year) from this study with those of the FMT-only study from last month, we see that the intervention that also addresses diet has best results (See below table).

This might be expected given:

1. ‘Diet is one of the major determinants of the gut microbiome’ composition ‘and has been associated with risk as well as disease course of IBD’.

2. Diet provides nutritional elements that improve intestinal health. From our previous articles, it’s clear that intestinal cells aren’t healthy in UC patients.

A review of dietary instructions given to patients in the FMTAID group shows that, although the prescribed diet provides some good nutritional advice, this diet often focuses on exclusion of certain foods and misses some foods providing key nutritional elements likely helpful for UC. For example:

1. Probiotic.

2. High zinc foods.

3. High nitrate/melatonin foods.

FAITH – GRACE WEST ANGLICAN CHURCH

Article Written + Submitted by: Senior Minister Christopher Braga

P: 47331635 A: 2265 Silverdale Rd, Silverdale NSW 2752 W: www.gracewest.church

Service Times: Sundays @ 9.30am

What is the best present that you’ve ever been given? I remember being given technical LEGO back in the 1970s. It’s still full of nostalgia when I pull it out and play with it! (Set 850 for any adult fans of LEGO). I remember being given a bike during the 1980s. It was a yellow BMX that was my pride and joy. During the 1990s, some friends gave me a Driza-Bone. However, the best presents are the ones that God has given.

God gives us life itself. He gives us our friends and all that is so special to us in life. However, the most important gift he gave was his son, Jesus. It’s because of Jesus that we can know God’s love towards us. Jesus brings us the gift of salvation, that is, the gift of life when all we deserve is death.

It’s easy to think that we’re OK with God because we’ve been better than the person next door or the person on the TV. The truth is that none of us deserve God’s love and blessings. That’s why they are a gift because we don’t deserve them. God freely gives us the gift of new life, peace with him, and real confidence for the future, all through Jesus. The best gifts you can ever receive are the ones that Jesus brings!

“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 6:23

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Some Locals are concerned that Luddenham Road has been closed, every night for the last 2 weeks of June, and that there was no notification given to the local residents. We believe the closure was carried out by a contractor working on the Metro Rail Line. I agree that this is not good enough and notice should be given to residents.

What will the Luddenham of the future look like? What would you like to see happen to Luddenham Village? I am interested in your views. Please email them to willmingtons@bigpond.com. The Luddenham Progress Association are pushing for the following:

• New Housing to the north of Luddenham (out of the noise contours) as proposed by NSW Planning and endorsed by both Councils and Residents.

• The new State Government made a commitment to build a Hospital in the Aerotropolis and they are campaigning for it to be built in Luddenham.

• With Glenmore Park High School reaching capacity, the NSW Government are looking for a location for a new site to build another. Luddenham would be the perfect location, situated within 10 minutes from Badgerys Creek, Bringelly, Kemps Creek, Mulgoa, Silverdale, Warragamba, and Wallacia.

Well done to Western Sydney International Airport, for opening the gates for a Community Open Day on Saturday 17th June. It was great to get a close look at the terminal building and runway, as well as witnessing history in the making. With only 1,000 tickets available for the public, they were snapped up in less than 20 minutes. As well as getting to see the Airport progress, all the different projects around the airport were onsite to answer any questions and talk about developments.

The Federal Government were expected to have announced flight paths before the end of June, and an Online Community Portal website (OCP); it’s a ‘one stop shop’ for all things flight paths related. You can access the site at http://www.wsiflightpaths.gov.au/.

Don’t forget the Luddenham Uniting Church Markets are on the first Saturday of the month in Willmington Road and the Luddenham Country Markets are now held on the third Sunday of the month.

Principal Doctor – Dr. Ravind Dutt, Male Doctor - Dr. Kirthy Jambagi and Female Doctor - Dr. Maryam Mirshahmir

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LATEST @ LUDDENHAM

Article Written + Submitted by: Repairs Afoot Podiatry, Wallacia

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Shaheen Aumeer-Donovan (Practice Manager) & Philip Aumeer-Donovan (Clinical Manager and Podiatrist)

Warts & All (Part 2)

Please see our Editorial in the June Edition of the Gazette for Part 1 of our discussion on wart treatments*

2) Wart paints

Once a wart has been diagnosed, you can commence home treatments with wart paints (available from the chemist). These work by burning the warty tissue with acid to provoke the immune response. It is important to follow the instructions (they normally require daily applications), and mask the area around the lesion with Vaseline, nail polish, or sports tape to avoid burning healthy skin. A podiatrist should monitor the progress every 1-2 weeks to ensure no issues are occurring. This can be a good option for stand-alone lesions, but it can be difficult to treat mosaic warts without burning the healthy skin around the virus.

3) Cryotherapy & acid treatments

In clinic, we can provide either cryotherapy or acid treatments. Cryotherapy works by applying a chemical that freezes the lesion to produce an immune response, while acid treatments work similarly to wart paints but we can use stronger chemicals. These are usually done weekly, with home treatments using wart paints done in between.

4) SWIFT

SWIFT is the current gold standard for wart treatment. It uses microwave technology to provoke the body’s immune system. The treatment itself can be uncomfortable – it is sometimes described like a rubber band snap or a hot sensation, although it doesn’t actually burn the skin – but treatment is only required monthly with no at-home treatment in between, and many of the lesions resolve within 1-2 treatments. We have had great success with long-standing and extensive warty tissue with SWIFT treatment. These may require a lot more treatments to completely resolve, but we often find that pain relief is achieved after 1-2 treatments. Success with this method is around 85%, which is a lot higher than other methods, likely because it penetrates deeper and doesn’t require ongoing daily treatment that can be a difficult commitment to maintain.

5) Curettage

Curettage is when the lesion is cut out of the foot. This can be an option for stand-alone lesions but it comes with the general risks of surgery and there is a high risk of scar tissue forming that can cause new issues. It is also not guaranteed that all the wart will be killed (since it is a virus), or that re-infection won’t occur. We highly recommend that patience and persistence with less invasive treatments (which may take a longer time) is a better option in most cases.

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FOOD 4 THOUGHT

Maldini’s By The RiveR

T9/78-88 Tench avenue, Jamisontown nsW 2750

Michelle and I went to an awesome restaurant, Maldini’s By The River in Jamisontown. Maldini’s is an Italian Restaurant, and they have options for everyone. I last visited this venue 3 weeks ago and was impressed with the service and offerings on the menu.

When we entered Maldini’s, the staff were friendly and more than happy to help. After locating our table, we read through the menu and to begin our lunch, we were interested in the Cheese and Garlic Pizza. The Cheese and Garlic Pizza was soft to the touch and had plenty of garlic and cheese on top. The garlic and cheese together along with the base gave this delightful starter plenty of flavour and it was delicious.

Michelle chose the Chicken Skewers, which came with a house salad, flat bread, chips and a side of Tzatziki. She was impressed with the size of this meal it would have fed 3 people. She offered some of the chicken for me to try and it was amazing.

The chicken was crisp on the outside and when I bit it, the flavours along with the Tzatziki were amazing. It was moist, and the edges of the chicken reminded me of a char-grilled steak. I enjoyed the Tzatziki, which was creamy, and slightly tangy in flavour.

The Calzone Pizza came presented on a plate and was cut in to 4 pieces. Within this half-folded pizza was mushrooms, salami, olives, basil, and ricotta cheese. I also asked if garlic and hot pepperoni could be added. The calzone reminded me of a large, toasted sandwich and after taking my first bite, I immediately noticed the creamy ricotta and salami. The garlic also added extra flavour to this already incredible pizza and the mushrooms and hot pepperoni enhanced the flavours within this pizza.

I finished off this outstanding lunch with a flat white coffee and Michelle had a piccolo coffee. I can highly recommend Maldini’s, and this venue receives a ten out of ten.

The Riverland Harmony Chorus is a women’s barbershop chorus who love to sing, perform, and entertain! They sing a cappella in 4-part harmony in the barbershop style and performed at the Wallacia Festival, as well as other venues throughout the year. They competed in the recent Sweet Adelines Australia Convention in Brisbane with 23 choruses from around Australia.

Each chorus performed 2 songs on stage, with the international judges looking at Sound, Music, Expression, and Visual Communication. There is the opportunity for Masterclass learning and, of course, the joy of seeing other choruses and quartets perform. The Mass Sing on the banks of the river was very special, with hundreds of ladies from different choruses singing just for the pleasure of being part of this wonderful organisation.

Jemima Cook and Jenny Smith from Mulgoa and Robyn Lewis and Margaret Stepniewski from Wallacia are our local ladies from the Riverland Harmony Chorus, who went to Brisbane. Margaret said, “It was our first Convention since Hobart in 2018, so it was wonderful to be able to perform again. We all loved the experience and our Music Director, Nerryl Liston, was very pleased with our performance, which achieved better marks than our last performance 5 years ago. It was a great opportunity for us to look fabulous, to sing, to get together and have fun”.

Riverland Harmony Chorus is part of Sweet Adelines International, a worldwide singing organisation for women barbershop singers. It is made up of choruses and quartets that perform a cappella music and is one of the world’s largest singing organisations, with 32 Sweet Adelines Choruses in Australia and more than 500 worldwide.

The Riverland Harmony Chorus meets on Monday evenings at 7:00pm at the Penrith Baptist Church, 11 Morello Terrace, Caddens NSW. Their repertoire is very versatile and includes rock and pop songs, popular show tunes and more, all especially arranged in the barbershop style. If you are a woman looking for something new, fun, exciting and enriching, then come along and see them for yourself. New members are always welcome! See more details at www.riverlandharmonychorus.org or give them a call on 02 4739 1834 or 02 4773 8284.

r [Top] Four local ladies who are part of the Riverland Harmony Chorus

[Above] The Riverland Harmony Chorus | Images: Gunther Walter. Article: Margaret Stepniewski

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Come and Join Your Local Firies

Have you been thinking that you would like to get involved with what the volunteer firefighters at Wallacia Rural Fire Brigade do for the community?

Well now is the time. The RFS Wallacia Brigade is currently looking for more people who live locally or in the surrounding areas to come and join their team of volunteer firefighters. They are seeking anyone over sixteen years of age, who are fit and healthy. The Wallacia Brigade is hoping that there may be a couple of stay at home mums or dads or even some shift workers that could have a free hour or two throughout the week, that would be interested in joining the team at RFS Wallacia.

Whilst you will be doing something to help the community, you will also be making new friends and learning new skills. All training and equipment are provided.

If you are interested in joining the team at RFS Wallacia, you have a couple of options to find out more information. You can contact them via email at nswrfswallacia.membership@outlook.com or via Messenger NSW RFS WALLACIA. Also, feel free to call into their station on Tuesday nights between 7:00pm to 9:00pm.

Wallacia Rural Fire Brigade are located at 27 Park Road in Wallacia.

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