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the western Thursday, March 26, 2026
Celebrating 35 years!
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Real estate, puzzles and more! Starts Page 53
BATTLE OF THE WEST There’s nothing quite like a battle between arch rivals Penrith and Parramatta. This Saturday at CommBank Stadium, Nathan Cleary’s Panthers and Mitch Moses’ Eels go head-to-head in what’s expected to be a blockbuster showdown for bragging rights. Extra Time pull-out inside!
STATE GOVERNMENT SLASHES NUMBER OF HOUSES PLANNED FOR ORCHARD HILLS
VINES R VICTORY
TROY DODDS
esidents of The Vines are breathing a sigh of relief after the exclusive pocket of Orchard Hills was removed from the State Government’s re-zoning plans. Extensive community feedback following the original re-zoning plan has sparked significant changes in a revised proposal, including slashing the number of houses planned for Stage 1. Full story on » p. 2
The Vines has been saved.
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