Toxic Weed Threatens Western Sydney this Winter
by Saswati Mukherjee A poisonous weed prevalent across The Hills Shire, Blacktown and Penrith could wreak havoc this winter, with authorities warning that an intensifying El Niño weather pattern may accelerate the spread of Mother of Millions across Western Sydney. A potential ‘Super El Niño’ is expected to create ideal conditions for drought-tolerant weeds to […]
Helping Hearts Survive Overcomes Setback
Recent break-ins at Helping Hearts Survive have left the not-for-profit charity business facing significant losses, but volunteers say the incident has only strengthened their determination to continue supporting local families in need. The Dural-based op shop was forced to temporarily close on Thursday, 21 May, after thieves stole donated goods, cash, food and support vouchers, […]