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Our city will soon be a blaze of colour and light as we head into the annual celebration of Diwali . This five-day festival of lights is an ancient Hindu celebration which marks the victory of light over darkness . Many of our overseas-born residents were born in India than any other country . Join in this beautiful event that brings the whole community together .
Our finest this month , Rachael Hanlon , is an amazing lady who has contributed so much to our community . Her whole working life , 35 years , has been at TAFE , and her 10 years with Blacktown Lions marks up another notch . Rachael is the recipient of the Blacktown City Citizen of the Year Award , and humbly comments , ‘ you are only as good as the people around you ..’ p6 / 7 .
There is much sadness as we mourn the passing of Uncle Wes Marne AM , a Bigambul man and Elder . Uncle Wes was
born in 1922 and lived at Mount Druitt for 50 years . This deeply respected Elder was an advocate for Country and has left a prestigious legacy for the city . He was also a performer and writer , in 2022 he published his book of poems , Through Old Eyes , p8 .
The Western Sydney Veterans Shed in Yarramundi will soon play a significant role in the wellbeing of people who have served their country and community in the Australian Defence Force and First Responders . It will offer a space to meet , keep fit and provide support for people moving back into civilian community , p12 .
Water always has a calming effect on us , whether you are sitting under a shady tree next to the river or dipping your feet in cool waves . Great news then that council want your input on how you interact with the city ’ s waterways , ‘ the lifeblood of our city ’ p5 .
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