GOOD morning and welcome to the Morning Buzz for Thursday, October 13. Today’s forecast is for strong wind with a medium chance of showers through the morning and a top temperature around 18 degrees.
News Buzz
CELEBRATION TIME: IT seems that no event is complete without a ‘shoey’ these days, and Tuesday night’s Mt Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards was no different.
TEENS ARRESTED: Two teenagers arrested in a counter-terrorism operation on Wednesday were apprehended by police just hours after buying two knives.
GREYHOUND REFORM: Former NSW premier Morris Iemma has urged the RSPCA to "be at the table" to help a new panel chaired by him advise the state government on reform of the greyhound industry.
CLIMATE CHANGE: Australia is facing renewed international pressure to explain what it is doing to tackle climate change, with a United Nations review finding its emissions continue to soar and several countries calling for clarity about what it will do after 2020.
SMOOTH SAILING: The Cronulla Sharks grand final win launched a thousand celebrations across the shire, but none have made a bigger splash than the historic Cronulla Ferry, Curranulla.
VITAL RESEARCH: A Liverpool doctor has received funding to continue her research into the treatment of non-smokers who have been diagnosed with lung cancer. Doctor Pei Ding is doing the research at the Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research and also works in Liverpool Hospital’s Oncology Department.
FORGING AHEAD: If you can’t figure out why your car won’t start, or want an award-winning loaf of bread, look no further than young tradies in The Hills. Maddison McCloskey, Rosemarie Stewart and Scott Shearan each returned from the WorldSkills Australia National Competition at the weekend with a medal around their necks.
BIN KINGS: Penrith has composted more than 32,000 tonnes of organic waste and saved $6.5 million in landfill fees over the past 12 months.
SUCCESS STORIES: From refugees who have successfully created their own businesses to young entrepreneurs capitalising on the technology boom, a group of local professionals are creating a new network of recognition and mentorship for business people of diverse ethnic background in western Sydney.
ONLINE PUSH: Liverpool MP Paul Lynch has called on the NSW Parliament to give residents the option of submitting petitions online. “E-petitions are a sensible measure that recognise modern activism and brings the NSW Parliament into the 21st Century,” he said.
HAPPY BUT WARY: Wollondilly greyhound breeders and trainers were “ecstatic” when they heard Mike Baird had “got it wrong” on Tuesday. However, Thirlmere Greyhound Trial Track manager Mick Player said he was wary of trusting the Premier again.
GOOD APPLE: From raising sheep and cattle, and growing grapes in central NSW to finding a home for thousands of windfall apples in the Blue Mountains, Hillbilly Cider-maker Shane McLaughlin’s success is cause to toast.
DEVELOPMENT CHANCE: Camden council’s newest project is sure to make a splash. At this week’s meeting councillors voted unanimously in favour of mayor Lara Symkowiak’s notice of motion to investigate sites for a water park in Camden.
DUCK TROUBLE: Hawkesbury police caught and locked up a rogue duck after it was causing traffic chaos in Hobartville on Wednesday morning.
CLOWN CRAZE: Hills police are warning residents to be cautious after a number of clown sightings across the district. A statement issued by The Hills Local Area Command said residents should be wary of the clowns following a global social media craze.
GOLD PIZZA: The Pizza Design Company has released a $50 ‘golden margherita’, a twist on the classic thanks to the inclusion of edible 23ct gold leaf. The pizza will be released today and the first 100 will be free.
Sports Buzz
NEWEST CHALLENGE: Former Australian baseballer Renee Straumietis has traded baseballs for cricket balls after signing a rookie training contract with the Sydney Sixers.
BIG OPPORTUNITY: THE Sydney Sixers have announced the signing of a Campbelltown cricketer for the upcoming season. Haylee Hoffmeister, 18, will represent the Sixers in the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) season.
FROM DENVER TO CRONULLA: A mystery surrounding the Cronulla Sharks has been solved – sort of. Earlier this week, a message of support emerged from an American football game match for the Sharks.
CYCLING AHEAD: Cyclists with a need for speed will soon have a race track in Smeaton Grange. The Macarthur Collegians Cycling Club has successfully won their bid to hold weekend race meets on the eastern segment of Smeaton Grange Road each Sunday morning until April.
TOP SAINT: All Saints Toongabbie Tigers’ five-eighth Jacob Eisenhuth was named the Parrmatta Eels juniors A-Grade player of the year. Announced at presentation night organised by Shine Lawyers, the award was voted on by referees at the end of each match.
‘OAR’SOME BOON: Rowing Australia’s new women’s national training centre will be based on the Nepean River in Penrith, the state government has announced.
RECRUITS: Leonay’s Alix Roberts is among a number of Penrith-based players confirmed on the Western Sydney Wanderers’ W-League line-up for 2016/17. Glenmore Park’s Joey Burgess with also start with the squad, while Chloe O’Brien will be moving to Penrith with her grandparents for the season. Caitlin Cooper will be splitting her time between Penrith and Wollongong during the season.
