Emerald Street Christmas Lights Return
There is some wonderful news this festive season, with the Emerald Street Christmas Lights in Emu Plains returning this month. The popular community event was cancelled in 2020, due to the pandemic. It makes a welcome return this year and promises to bring some much-needed cheer. “We are happy to announce that we will be […]
Paws a While
Santa Claus will be visiting Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital during December 2021 to take photos with your pets. Santa will be here from Wednesday 1st December until Friday 24th December 2021, Mon-Fri (9am-6pm) and on Saturdays (9am-2pm). Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Santa will be wearing a mask underneath his beard. We usually have a […]
Parents Corner
To feel ‘burnt out’ is to feel over-extended, exhausted, and that you nothing left to give. The feeling of ‘burnout’ is often accompanied by negative thoughts about yourself and people around you. Burning out can look different for different people. It may look loud and aggressive for some, and quiet and withdrawn for others. Regardless […]
Health Matters
12% of people live with migraine, 88% do not. Why? Is it their genes? Is it their lifestyle? Research shows both genes and lifestyle (non-shared environment) contribute significantly to their risk of getting migraines. Using identical-twin studies, researchers found when one twin gets migraines and the second doesn’t, genes contribute (30–60%), and non-shared-environment about 35–55% […]
Panther Proud
With the Penrith Panthers now crowned the 2021 NRL Premiers, fans from across the community have been proudly showing their support by decorating their homes in Panthers colours. None prouder than the Christie family in Emu Plains. Amy and Ben Christie and their children Charlie and Matilda recently decorated their home, as a homage to […]
Health Matters
38% of migraine sufferers experience auras. Not all migraines involve auras, only 20% do. When present, auras last about 30 minutes; a migraine usually follows within 10 minutes. 20% of auras don’t become a migraine. Over 50 aura-symptoms have been described. Visual auras are by far the most frequent, although weakness, dizziness, numbness/tingling, and speech […]
Parents Corner
In a time when social distancing is key to addressing the evolving public health issue of COVID-19, the internet allows children to learn, connect and create. However, going online is not risk-free. This month, we conclude our three-part series on keeping children safe online. According to eSafety research, approximately 15% of children and 24% of […]
Paws a While
Grooming is an important part of your pet’s overall care and helps them look and feel their best. Our grooming services include clipping, hydro bathing, nail trimming, ear cleaning and so much more! Our grooming services were on hold for the last 3 months based on the government advice during the recent COVID-19 outbreak, as […]
Local Lion Receives International Award
Local resident Jim Devine has been awarded the Lions Club International Leadership Medal for his work with the Lions Club of Emu Plains. He received the prestigious award on 28th August at the Virtual District Changeover Meeting. The District is made up of the metropolitan area and comprises of over 70 clubs. “The award is […]
Parents Corner
In a time when social distancing is key to addressing the evolving public health issue of COVID-19, the internet allows children to learn, connect and create. However, going online is not risk-free. This month, we continue our three-part series on keeping children safe online. On the 3rd of September, ten additional police officers joined the […]