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A truly inspirational story this month features Michael Payne from Kurrajong , marathon swimmer on his quest to cover the Oceans Seven , a marathon swimming series of the world ’ s most challenging open water swims . In July Michael battled icy waters in the North Channel , a grueling stretch of water between Northern Ireland and Scotland .
Not only did Michael swim it , but he also got the title of being the youngest and fastest Australian to complete it and the 149th person in the world to finish the course , p8 .
Our Prime Minister , Anthony Albanese , was recently in the area attending the opening of the huge Coles ’ automatic distribution centre at Kemps Creek . This mammoth facility is the size of 25 rugby league fields and when it is running at full capacity it will service 229 New South Wales and
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ACT stores and process more than four million cartons per week . Now , that is a lot of stuff ! P12 .
The warmer weather may encourage you to get out and about and there are lots of outdoor events . The popular Clarendon Classic Machinery Rally at the Hawkesbury Showground is on the third weekend of September . Running steam engines , vintage engines and collectables are just some of the things in store , p17 .
Savour the Flavour is next month , a wonderful event to support our farmers , local businesses and community by highlighting the Hawkesbury and our wonderful local food and produce . Still on quality food , our ‘ Power of ’ column this month highlights the benefits of growing your own fruit and veggies and having fresh and healthy produce at your fingertips and on your plates all year round , p17 .
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