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• IT was a much happier dressing room as Sydney Olympic FC returned to the winner’s circle following a 2-0 victory over Manly United in round 7 of the National Premier Leagues Men’s NSW fixture played at Cromer Park on a fresh Friday evening. Michael Vakis opened the scoring in the 16th minute for the visitors before veteran marksman Roy O’Donovan made it 2-0 in the 34th minute in an incredibly strong first half.

• CONGRATS to Bankstown Sports Athletic Club sprinters Jessica Hull and Cameron Myers who have taken out an Australian Championship double at the Sydney Track Classic on Saturday, with both BSAC athletes claiming the 3,000m wins in front of a 3,000 strong crowd. The focus now shifts to the Albie Thomas Mile and Australian Mile Championship, with $20,000 in prize money on offer, at The Crest this Thursday night.

• WOULD you like to create lots of new plants from your own garden rather than having to go to the nursery and buy new ones? You can learn how at Chester Hill Library’s next Twilight Talk on Tuesday, April 2, 6.30-7.30pm, where you’ll discover the magic of propagation at home and how to create your very own cloned and grafted plants. Free but bookings essential: Visit cb.city/LibraryEvents.

• SUICIDE is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-44 in Australia and over 50 per cent don’t seek help when struggling. The Black Dog Institute wants you to show ‘you’re all ears’ this April and grow a Mullet for Mental Health. All you have to do is register, let it grow (and flow) and raise funds for crucial mental health research. To find out more: mulletsformentalhealth.org.au.

• IT’S now easy to check the internet quality for every suburb – the NSW Digital Connectivity Index is a tool that measures the quality of fixed and mobile networks as a score out of 100. The higher the score the more likely you’ll have a reliable internet connection. If you’re thinking of moving, use this new tool to be confident local internet connectivity will fit your needs. Info: service.nsw.gov.au

• WELCOME back, we’ve missed you – local residents are thrilled to see Yagoona West Supermarket open its doors after a three-year absence. Shopper Leanne said it was great their favourite ‘local’ up and running after it closed firstly due to the pandemic and then for renovation: “It’s great to see the wonderful Saliva and his friendly team and be able to visit our one-stop shop on Dargan Street.”

• HEALTH professionals, service providers and community members are encouraged to attend a Local Health Forum, hosted by South Western Sydney Primary Health Network, to share their experiences and ideas on enhancing our primary care workforce at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre on Wednesday, April 24, 6.30-9pm. They will also be discussing primary care workforce recruitment and retention. Free but bookings essential at eventbrite.com.au.

• BANKSTOWN RSL is hosting the Gotcha4Life Mateship Luncheon, an event dedicated to championing mental health and building a future where we all have the tools to be mentally fit, on Friday, May 10, from 12pm. Join special guests Anthony Maroon (MC), Bryan Fletcher, James Graham and Gus Worland for engaging conversation, raffles and auctions where you will have the chance to win fabulous prizes. Tickets: $125 or $1,000 for a table of eight. For further info and bookings: christine.tadros@bankstownrsl.com.au

• AS a way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Georges River Grammar, which started as St Paul’s Choir School in 1984, students received a commemorative lapel pin last Friday to signify the sense of community that has always been the foundation of the school and that each can wear as part of their school uniform this year.

Bad

• AGREEING with a previous caller, a reader says large SUVs should be banned from supermarket car spots: “I saw one on Saturday parked outside a Revesby supermarket with the SUV parked over the disabled parking spot, as well as the spot in front and the spot next to it,” she said. “This has got to stop, park elsewhere if your car is too big for the standard spot.”

• SYDNEY’S dogs are at risk of a rare and deadly bacterial disease following a years-long vaccination shortage that has blown out waitlists by thousands for pets in line for the jab. Leptospirosis is inflicted by bacteria that spread via rat urine and can thrive for months. Dogs can suffer fever, vomiting and kidney failure. Pet owners should prevent dogs drinking from puddles, ponds or communal dog water bowls.

• A CALLER says the traffic lights on the corner of Haig Avenue and Henry Lawson Drive need an urgent timing overhaul: “I was late for an appointment last week, although I left with plenty of time to spare, because the green light was only letting two cars through at a time and at one stage, I counted 12 frustrated drivers ahead of me; it’s not good enough.”

• UNIT owners are facing legal action and bankruptcy, sometimes after just one missed payment through battling interest rate rises and booming cost-of-living expenses, as strata managers increasingly use litigation as a first resort. Figures collated from the federal court by Financial Counselling Australia (FCA), show there have been 126 filings for forced bankruptcies related to strata debt in 2023-24 as of mid-March.

• WHEN a reader asked the young migrant woman welcoming shoppers through the door the whereabouts of women’s cardigans at a large store last week, she was directed to the handbag section: “When I asked an older woman to help me, turns out the cardigans were right next to where the young woman was standing. I miss the days when staff had proper training and competent English skills.”

• MARIA said she was surprised to read that Premier Chris Minns was here recently for residents to have their say: “I’m a daily Club Condell Park-goer and there was no advice the Premier was going to be there; it would have been much better if organisers let all of us know as I’m sure a lot of others would have been keen to meet and chat with him.”

• EVERYONE needs to calm down and stop tailgating, a driver says: “A car was right on my tail,” she said. “When the car in front of me slammed on the brakes, I swerved to the right since I had space in front of me and got out of the way but the car behind, went straight up the back of the car which was in front; he’s only got himself to blame.”

 

 

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  • Hi Torch

    Not sure if this would be of interest for the Good / Bad section. Its simply about two dumped rubbish issues.

    1. The rubbish is in the bush area known as Virginius Reserve, which sits between Virginius Street Padstow and Centaur Street Revesby. It has been there at least since late June this year. About a 2 & 1/2 minute walk along a beaten track deep into the bush there is a clearing which unfortunately has become an area scattered by general rubbish. The rubbish consists mainly of discarded plastic bottles and cans, fast food wrappings and some broken chairs. It apears to have been a regular meering place because someone has set up an old outdoor garden setting with glass top table and chairs, some intact and some broken. One interesting item commonly referred to as a ‘bong’, a filtration smoking device, has been seen on the table. Although the area cant be seen from outside of the bush, it does represent an ugly site inside the otherwise natural reserve. CB Council have been informed via online and telephone.

    2. A discarded large water heater cyclinder currently lies on the nature strip in Hydrae Street, Revesby (outside No.67). Its initial presence would not normally create concern however it has been there at least since 18 July this year. It could be a minor danger to vehicles or pedestrians as it sits on the crest of the grassed area, and could roll in either direction. The CB Council has been informed via online and telephone.

    If the Torch is interested in reporting the items, I could be happy to check that both rubbish sites still existed prior to printing. ASlso, if it helps I have photos.

    Regards
    Peter