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Our treasured Anzac Day on 25 April is a moving event so pop along to a local service to commemorate our brave service men and women who have served and who are still serving . MP Julian Leeser touchingly reminds us to think of of two local men , Lt Maxwell Nugent and WO2 Joseph Laycock , who tragically died during training last year , p20 .
Council will trial an expansion of its E-Waste recycling program , hosting two a year instead of one . The recent event took in thousands of pieces of electronic equipment and other waste , saving it all from land fill . Mayor Gangemi said , “ This is a big win for the environment .” P5 .
Hills residents are doing well in the recycling space – through the Return and Earn scheme they have managed to recycle a staggering 174,474,312 bottles , cans and cartons ! P15 . Lots of reasons to get out and
HDI about , see p13 for details on the annual Hawkesbury Cup Day on Saturday 4 May , which is in its nineteenth year . T he Hills Distillery Inc is a small distillery and bar which has just opened in Rouse Hill and is the first locally owned distillery . It offers tastings , courses and food and the design is a remarkable mix of industrial and functional , p9 .
In the health sphere this month we have the dangers of vaping explained from the team at Round Corner Dental , p23 plus industrial deafness discussed by Ear Studio , p22 .
Autism Awareness Day is on 2 April and was sanctioned by the United Nations in 2007 . This complex condition varies from person to person and there are lots of resources out there to help us better understand it , p11 . Lest we forget . Have a wonderful month , from the team at the Independent .
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MAY 2024 ONLY We would like to take this opportunity to give back to the community and our loyal customers .
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