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The NEW Western Sydney Seniors magazine launched last month as the definitive lifestyle publication for the 1.2 million residents aged 55 + across the Greater West.
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July is shaping up as another exciting month across The Hills, with our community continuing to grow, evolve and celebrate everything that makes this region such a wonderful place to live.
As you browse through this edition, you’ ll discover stories that highlight the people, projects and initiatives helping shape the future of our district.
From the major transformation planned for Castle Hill Showground’ s iconic Aub Juleff Arena to the progress of the Bandon Road corridor upgrade, there is no shortage of investment being made to support our rapidly expanding community.
This month we also celebrate some remarkable local people. Lorna Gordon’ s profile on The Hills Shire Council General Manager Michael Edgar showcases an extraordinary 40-year career in local government, while Annie Thompson’ s innovative work turning discarded uniforms into sustainable building products proves that great ideas can come from right here in our own backyard.
With NAIDOC Week being celebrated from July 5-12, we also acknowledge and honour the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is an important opportunity for all Australians to learn, reflect and celebrate the world’ s oldest continuing cultures.
I would also like to thank our readers, advertisers and contributors for their ongoing support. The response to the launch of our new Western Sydney Seniors magazine has been overwhelming, reinforcing that quality local publishing remains as important as ever.
As always, our team remains committed to bringing you the stories that matter most to our community. Whether it’ s local news, history, lifestyle, sport or community events, we are proud to be the voice of The Hills.
Until next month, stay safe, support local and enjoy everything our wonderful region has to offer.
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Paul McDarmont
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