In the Spirit of Support!
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a rare lung disease in which the tissue around the air sacs within the lungs become thickened and scarred. This scarring makes the lungs stiff which makes it increasingly difficult to breathe. This slows the efficient delivery of oxygen into the bloodstream where it is needed to be transported to […]
Remembrance Day Memorial Service for Warragamba
This month, on Monday the 11th of November is Remembrance Day. There will be a Remembrance Day memorial service held at the Warragamba Memorial Park at 10:45am and everyone is welcome. Rose Carleo will be singing the Australian national anthem at the service. After the service, everyone is invited back to the Warragamba Workers Club […]
Protecting our Pets!
Silverdale resident Karen Bedford has a passion for animals. So much so, that her local group ‘Lost and Found Pets Warradale and Mulgoa Valley’ has assisted in helping to reunite over 200 lost pets with their owners over the years. The group was established in 2015 and has over 1,400 members who all collectively help […]
Council Congratulates Dilly Drought Drive Volunteers
Wollondilly Shire Council has celebrated the recognition of some of its local heroes at the 2019 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards for South Western Sydney. The Dilly Drought Drive volunteers received the Volunteer Team of the Year award, while coordinator Sharon Robertson took out the award for both Adult Volunteer of the Year and […]
Luddenham Pioneers Acknowledged
Luddenham Uniting Church has just celebrated its 133rd anniversary. The cemetery at the Church dates back even earlier than this. One aspect of the Church’s cemetery, which has concerned some of the members, is that there are a number of burial plots known to be unmarked graves. These are mainly graves from the 1800’s. Along […]
Locals Compete at NSWVGA State Medal
The Western Sydney Region Veteran Golfers Association (WSRVGA) sent four representatives to Port Macquarie last month, to compete in the inaugural NSWVGA State Medal. The leading golfers from all active groups/regions were invited to send their leading male and female players to compete in the prestigious event. The WSRVGA is Group 20 and its […]
Local Band with Big Hearts
Local rock band The Jestas recently performed at Silverdale Shopping Centre, entertaining the community with a live performance, whilst raising funds for the Rural Fire Service. Despite the late passing storm, the talented teenage band continued with their performance and raised $562.20 for Silverdale RFS from passers-by, shop staff and diehard Jestas fans for the […]
Boa Constrictor Skin Shed Found
The skin shed from an adult boa constrictor was found by a contractor at a property under construction in Silverdale in Western Sydney on 9 October 2019. Boa constrictors are prohibited in NSW outside of zoos. They are a serious threat to wildlife and can be dangerous to humans. They can also carry exotic disease […]
Mulgoa Art Trail
The Mulgoa Art Trail is on again! Visitors can meet the artists in their studios and peruse the wonderful art works on display. Why not make a day of it with lunch or afternoon tea at a local café or take a walk to the Rock Lookout or Riley’s Mountain? The four artists taking part […]
Warragamba Accessible Playground Official Opening
The Warragamba Accessible Playground will be officially opened by Angus Taylor MP, Federal Member for Hume and Wollondilly Shire Council Mayor, Matthew Deeth on Saturday 30 November. For more information, contact Wollondilly Shire Council on 4677 1100 for visit the Warragamba Inclusive Play Space page on Council’s website. Join us, Saturday 30 November 2019, 11:00am […]