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ISSUE 58 | January 2026
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MacKillop’s Jamie Happell and Nicole Gaffney with the gift haul.
T seems that when Australians are doing it tough have only one response when asked to help others: WE HELP. Family Services and four other charities discovered this as recipients in the 2025 Mayoress Christmas Gift Appeal. Blacktown Lady Mayoress Norma Bunting had earlier given them a heads-up that the community would respond generously. “It’s phenomenal, the support that the everyday person gives to this appeal,” she said. Her confidence in the community’s response was well-placed. More: page 3.
WE SUPPORT AUSTRALIA DAY
Taxiride
CONCERT AND FIREWORKS Monday 26 January
4.00 pm - 9.30 pm
The Rooty Hill, Eastern Road, Rooty Hill
Headlining
DIESEL The Kamis
Eric Grothe & The Gurus
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