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Spring is certainly the time to be out and about . Racing season is heating up and Hawkesbury Race Club is once again hosting Lander Toyota Ladies Day . This stylish iconic event offers live racing plus entertaining competitions off the field – ladies , get your glad rags out … p15 .
The Hills Food and Wine Festival is on mid-month at the scenic Bella Vista Farm , an event which highlights local and regional food and wine .
Renown local chefs ( some from hatted restaurants ) will be doing cooking demonstrations and there will be other entertainment throughout the day , p30 .
The New Aged Care Act , an outcome of The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety , is expected to come in to play in July 2025 . The Hawkesbury library is running an Aged Care Reform
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hub , providing information and resources to help seniors understand the changes and navigate through them , p4 . Susan Templeman MP also details some of the changes in her column on p24 . 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 , p13 .
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 ’ p32 .
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