Monday, 25 November 2024 18:24
HILLS PRECINCTS REDUCED BUT MAYOR UNIMPRESSED
THE people of Sydney’s north-west have spoken, with the NSW Government significantly scaling down their proposal for the Bella Vista and Kellyville Transport Oriented Development (TOD) precincts.
The Bella Vista and Kellyville Precincts already have capacity for 22,576 dwellings and the originally exhibited plans identified a further 20,700 additional homes beyond this. In the finalised plans, this has been reduced to an additional 4,600 homes.
However it wasn’t all good news for Sydney’s north-west, with Mayor of The Hills Shire Dr Michelle Byrne warning that the NSW Government’s updated proposal was half-baked, did nothing to address longstanding infrastructure concerns and that the exhibition period should be re-opened so residents could have their say.
“While I’m glad the NSW Government’s absurd original proposal has been scaled down, we need to know why all housing growth on the Blacktown side has disappeared and the additional growth has actually doubled on the Hills side,” Mayor Byrne said.
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Monday, 25 November 2024 13:43
WESTERN SYDNEY COMMUNUITY NEEDS SUPPORT
Dig deep for the Salvos Christmas Appeal
THE Salvation Army is launching its annual Christmas Appeal in the Western Sydney region allowing The Salvos to helpthose in the local community who are struggling during the Christmas season.
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Monday, 25 November 2024 08:46
SCHOOLS GROUP TARGETS SCHOOL BULLYING
THE NSW Schools Advisory Council will convene in December to develop a statewide approach to bullying, supported by the NSW Government's advocacy for national action. Representing over 3,120 schools, the council aims to ensure safe school environments by addressing bullying's root causes and standardising responses. Initiatives include banning mobile phones, recruiting counsellors, revising curricula on respectful relationships, and launching anti-cyberbullying resources, underscoring the commitment to improved student wellbeing
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