First look: Church vows $19m college won’t be an ‘eyesore’
Plans for a college with 175 theology students, a library and cafe are planned for worshippers in Sydney’s south, where they belong to one of the largest Coptic communities outside Egypt.
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Fox, Denyer hit the rapids for water adventure show
Sydney’s west has been awash with adventure-seeking celebrities, from TV presenters to Olympic gold medallists, as they film an aquatic adventure show. Catch a glimpse here.
‘One-stop shop’: $47m wellbeing centre for neurological patients opens
A “familiar, welcoming” centre that provides accommodation, occupational therapy and support for people living with progressive neurological problems has opened in Sydney’s west.
‘Not enough effort’: Police accused of ‘fobbing off’ calls on local crime
A western Sydney council has accused local police for lacking urgency and “fobbing off” calls for help. But not everyone agrees the cops are the problem.
Knock-down solution to solve ‘desperate’ parking shortage
Shoppers and traders could find some relief to parking problems with a council considering the demolition of a dilapidated community centre in Sydney’s west.
Demountables drop out in major western Sydney school upgrade
A western Sydney primary school littered with demountables in the middle of a rapidly expanding community has scored an upgrade that includes 10 permanent classrooms.
‘When do we stop?’: Sydney council resists another cultural week
Festival fatigue might be hitting a western Sydney council which is questioning if a “random” week dedicated to a cultural group that makes up a mere 0.2 per cent of its population is fair on ratepayers.
‘Humiliated’: Why pensioner was turned away from local pool
A security requirement for visitors at a set of western Sydney pools left an elderly woman distressed after she was rejected from a facility.
‘Crazy’: Minister mocks council’s ambitious jobs request
A senior minister has dismissed a council boss’ criticisms over a shortfall of jobs at a planned housing precinct in Sydney’s west after reading about the “silly” story.
‘Shameful’: Councillor slammed over bid to axe Welcome to Country
An outspoken Sydney councillor’s bid to axe the Welcome to Country has backfired as opponents blasted him for “dog whistling” and engaging in divisive “culture wars”.
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