Middle Dural Public School to Receive 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant
BY MATT KEAN Woolworths and Landcare Australia have announced more than 1,600 primary schools and early learning centres across Australia will be recipients of the 2021 Woolworths Junior Landcare Grants. Middle Dural Public School is one of the successful schools and will receive a $1500 grant from Woolworths and Junior Landcare Australia. The school will […]
Keeping Our Telecommunications Companies in Check
By Julian Leeser Over the last year, I have been campaigning for Telstra to do a better job of servicing our community. Last month I announced the great news that the Government has committed to $16.4 million to establish the Peri-Urban Mobile Protection Program (PUMP). This program is designed to encourage telecommunications companies to step […]
Funding for Galston Public School
BY MATT KEAN Students at Galston Public School will benefit from upgrades to the bathrooms as part of the NSW Government schools COVID stimulus program. Member for Hornsby Matt Kean said the school will receive significant funding as part of the $120 million Metro Renewal Program with the Department of Education contributing 70% and the […]
Telecommunications: A Win for Berowra
BY JULIAN LEESER Thank you for all your support for our Telstra campaign to improve telecommunications in our community. As a result of our campaign the Minister for Communications announced $16.4 million for a program designed to help communities like ours, around the country. The Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP) is dedicating funds towards the building […]
Mass Vaccination Centre Opens
BY DAVID ELLIOTT MP The mass vaccination centre at Sydney Olympic Park has opened. People aged 40-49 are invited to register their interest in receiving the Pfizer vaccine by visiting www.nsw.gov.au and will be contacted when a booking is available. People aged over 50 can book their AstraZeneca jab at the mass vaccination centre by […]
$300 Million Rouse Hill Hospital
BY RAY WILLIAMS The new site for the $300 million Rouse Hill Hospital is the north-eastern side of Windsor Road near Commercial Road, ensuring ideal transport and road links for Western Sydney’s growing population. The final site has better access and allows for more land use opportunities compared with the previously announced site, and has […]
Greenway Park Sportshouse Opening
BY JULIAN LEESER Greenway Park Sportshouse is finally here! This is a long-awaited hub for our sporting codes and for the community. It is an incredible community project. Federal Member for Berowra Julian Leeser MP said the project, which is now complete, is a culmination of the work of so many people across six sporting […]
Northholm Student Selected for Art Express
BY MATT KEAN Northholm Student Northholm student Beth Dewhurst has been selected as one of the top 2020 HSC Art students who will have her work showcased as part of ART EXPRESS. Member for Hornsby congratulated Beth who has excelled despite what was a challenging year for students. “Beth’s pictures of her and her brother […]
Small Business Rebate Scheme Kicks Off
BY RAY WILLIAMS Small businesses are encouraged to sign up for a new $1500 rebate scheme to help cover the cost of NSW and local government fees and charges such as liquor licences, council rates, and registration fees. Businesses can claim the rebate against invoices that were paid and due from 1 March 2021 and […]
Hillside Public School Students’ Learning Enhanced By New Touch Screens
By Julian Leeser Hillside Public School has purchased 2 state-of-the-art 70” glass touch screen panels with the aid of a Local School Community Fund grant from the Australian Government. The touch screens have been installed in 2 classrooms and are a great addition to the school, enabling teachers to make lessons more interactive for students. […]