Sunday, 18 May 2025 11:36
Jessica's childhood dream to work with criminals comes true
WESTERN Sydney local Jessica Langton was a freckle-faced 10-year-old when she discovered her calling, running up to her Nan and saying, ‘I want to work with criminals one day!’.
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Sunday, 18 May 2025 11:30
HILLS GEARS UP FOR BIKE DROP OFF AND TUNE
THE Hills Shire Council has partnered with Revolve Recycling to host a Bike Drop Off & Check and Tune event at Castle Hill Showground.
The event on Saturday, June 21 includes a quick tyre, gears, and brakes check service, or the opportunity to drop off any bike, scooter, e-bike, or tricycle to be recycled free of charge.
Hills Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne is encouraging Hills residents to make the most of this important initiative.
“I am proud that Council is partnering with Revolve Recycling to reduce our environmental footprint, give back to the community, and redistribute refurbished bikes to those in need,” Mayor Byrne said.
“The Revolve Recycling Foundation is working towards the ambitious goal of delivering 1,000 bikes to disadvantaged children every year. You can help them reach this goal by simply cleaning out your garage and donating your old bike.
“Or, if your bike is not ready to be donated yet, you can book in to get it checked and tuned by a mechanic during a free 15-minute session.”
The event, which runs from 9am to 1pm, is an initiative by NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy, funded from the waste levy.
Whilst bookings are required for a check and tune service, no bookings are needed to drop off old bikes.
For more information or to book your bike for a check and tune service, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search ‘Bike Drop Off & Check and Tune’.
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Sunday, 18 May 2025 11:27
LIVERPOOL COUNCIL'S SHOPPING TROLLEY SOLUTION
LIVERPOOL City Council is working on a plan to provide residents with two-wheeled shopping trolleys in a move it hopes will reduce the dumping of supermarket-owned trolleys across the city.
The council has decided to investigate and develop a trial program to supply up to 500 personal two-wheeler shopping trolleys (nicknamed “Granny Trolleys”) to eligible residents at a subsidised rate, with a focus on pensioners and individuals without access to private transport.
Deputy Mayor Peter Harle – a long-time campaigner against dumped trolleys – said that by providing trolleys – probably at a nominal cost – it was hoped to residents would take their own trolleys to and from supermarkets.
“While the law places responsibility for trolleys fair and square at the supermarkets, Council is left with the problem and so Council has come up with a solution,” he said.
“In some ways it’s an old-fashioned solution to a modern problem. Years ago, every home had its own shopping trolley and by going “back to the future” we can probably find a commonsense solution to a massive problem.
Councillor Harle also encouraged shoppers to take advantage of free home deliveries.
Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said the idea was a positive and innovative solution to a huge problem statewide and called on other councils to consider following suit.
In the last two months, Liverpool City Council has impounded nearly 1,200 trolleys, most of which have been collected by their owners, who were charged $46.30 a trolley.
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