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Mayor of The Hills Shire , Dr Peter Gangemi is deeply concerned about the government ’ s intention to build 42,000 homes between Kellyville and Bella Vista stations . He believes the plan has significant flaws and is urging residents to have their say on the plan , p4-5 .
Mark Hodges MP believes the government has failed to fund vital infrastructure by not funding a new school in the developing Castle Hill Showground Precinct . He is asking the local community to scan the QR code , p21 , and support the petition for a new school .
A lot is happening on the dining scene ! Award wining Goji restaurant is opening at the Richmond Club . The flagship restaurant in Penrith
HDI was featured as the Best Restaurant in Sydney by the Australian Traveller – Asian flavours suffuse the delightful dishes handcrafted by top class chefs , p25 .
Nearer to home , Lexi ’ s Café and Bar in Bella Vista has gone off with a bang . Owner Harry Gill opened the establishment at the end of June , and it was so successful that after six weeks he added on a dinner menu to further satisfy his happy customers , p25 .
You will be pleased do know that our Orange Blossom Festival next month sees the return of muchloved award winning artist , Emma Memmer , for the first time in 19 years ; Emma previously starred as Pippa the Orange in the 2005 event , p18 .
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