Rugby League the Winner in Emu Plains
Emu Plains Junior Rugby League Football Club (JRLFC) have capped off a fantastic 2023 season in the local competition. This season saw 710 players, from the Under 6’s through to A Grade, making up 49 teams in the Penrith and District Junior Rugby League Competition. 5 female teams (Under 11’s, Under 13’s, Under 15/1’s, Under […]
Paws A While
With warmer weather arriving, it’s time to dust off the BBQ and spend extra time gathering with friends and family outdoors. As we prepare, remember that it is important to check where your pets may be hiding – most likely under the table waiting for the food and snacks to drop. While party food is […]
Parents Corner
As parents and caregivers, our concern for children’s online safety is paramount. To protect them effectively, we must actively engage with and understand their digital world. Open communication from early years through adolescence can reduce online risks. Common Online Risks Depending on your child’s age and internet usage, risks may include: Excessive Screen Time: One […]
Health Matters
Animal studies show that probiotics can help colitis (Kato et al, 2004). For example, scientists can give rats a vinegar-enema, to quickly causes colitis. However, if these rats are immediately given a colonic irrigation with lactobacillus-fermented oat-soup (oat yoghurt), colitis is almost completely prevented (Fabia et al, 1993) Second, when Methotrexate, a chemotherapeutic drug is […]
Paws A While
Spring is here and it’s time to get the jump on fleas. Have you ever struggled with keeping your pet flea-free? Don’t be alarmed, you’re not the only one. During the warmer months fleas are particularly common. They make our pet’s lives itchy and uncomfortable. The answer to keeping fleas off your pet is simple […]
Emu Plains Local Races the World in Travel TV Show ‘Rush’
Adam Vassallo, a 22-year-old Emu Plains local and contestant on the Australian travel adventure series ‘Rush’, has described his experience on the show as “a combination of both challenging and rewarding.” The 9-episode travel series features 12 contestants, divided into three teams who must race to complete tasks in various countries around the world. The […]
Parents Corner
Most parents have endured the sheer panic and embarrassment of having a child cry and scream in the middle of the supermarket. The good news is that shopping centre meltdowns can be prevented with a little pre-planning. Follow these tips for a more peaceful shopping experience. Tip #1: Choose the time of day wisely Consistent […]
Health Matters
As you know from my previous articles on ulcerative colitis (UC), the occurrence of UC is influenced by alterations in intestinal microbiota composition (Ohkusa & Koido, 2015; Wang et al., 2019). The human gut doesn’t only contain bacteria. It also contains other microbes that can influence gut health, including probiotic yeasts such as Saccharomyces boulardii […]
Local Schoolboy Remembered as Emu Plains Commuter Carpark Opens
A new commuter car park with 750 spaces has opened alongside Emu Plains Railway Station. The car park, accessible via a newly constructed roundabout at the intersection of Old Bathurst Road and Smith Street, will provide additional spaces for commuters who use Emu Plains to access public transport. In addition to the commuter parking facility, […]
Parents Corner
Around 63% of Australian households host a furry member of the family. Children reap many benefits from having pets; the research suggests that that beyond companionship, caring for animals may support the development of a child’s non-verbal communication skills and empathy. Looking after pets can be a positive learning experience for kids, but the care […]