How does too much Paracetamol cause Liver toxicity?
Paracetamol toxicity is the leading cause of acute liver failure in the Western world, including Australia, and New Zealand. So how exactly does it cause liver damage? Let’s take a look at what happens when you take a normal dose of paracetamol. The drug is rapidly absorbed from the stomach and small intestine into the […]
Rugby League on the Rise for Emu Plains
The popularity of girls playing rugby league is at an all-time high in Australia, with 2018 showcasing a Women’s NRL competition as well as Women’s State of Origin. Emu Plains JRLFC are proving to be a strong local club in the girl’s competition and they’re looking to grow this season. “Last season, the club […]
Liam is All That Jazz
At just 22 years of age, local jazz musician Liam Gray has already achieved more than most his age in the world of music, with this year promising to be even bigger. The hard-working guitarist and singer grew up listening to his parent’s music collection at a young age, before performing for the first time […]
Child Anxiety Is Increasing
Current estimates are that 10% of children suffer from anxiety. I think it is more, mainly because anxiety is frequently misunderstood by parents and teachers. Anxiety is often mislabelled as laziness, stubbornness, shyness, defiance, anger, etc, because it sometimes looks like those. It can also look like ADHD. I remember working with a family a […]
How was School Today?
Positive Ways of Communicating with your Child Many parents or caregivers of school-aged children would be familiar with the age-old ritual of asking your child how their day was at school. Often, these questions are met with a simple one word reply or in some cases, no reply at all. Parents are left pondering what […]
Box Divvy Comes to Leonay
Imagine a world where you could cut your food bill in half. Imagine then being able to pay for other things like schooling, holidays because you can earn income from home. Imagine building an amazing food community in your suburb and supporting local growers and food manufacturers. The imagining of inexpensive quality food is now […]
Emu Plains Senior Recognised with a 2019 Local Achievement Award
Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith presented Susan Gallagher, of Emu Plains with a 2019 NSW Seniors Local Achievement Award, last month. “I offer my congratulations to Susan on receiving this award and say thank you to all of the seniors who make invaluable contributions within our community,” Stuart Ayres said. “Whether it’s volunteering at […]
Lions Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
Emu Plains residents, Andy Heaton and his wife Peggy celebrated their Diamond (60th) wedding anniversary on 14 February; St Valentine’s Day. The couple were married at St Andrews, Manly and moved to Cambridge Park in 1960. Their family now consists of three children; Mark, Carolyn and Deborah, plus six grandchildren and 4.5 great grandchildren (that’s […]
800 New Commuter Car Spaces at Emu Plains
The number of parking spaces available for customers at Emu Plains train station will more than double under an NSW Liberals and Nationals Government. Premier Gladys Berejiklian recently announced because of the NSW Liberals and Nationals Government’s strong economic management $71 million will be invested to deliver up to 800 extra commuter car spaces with […]
Clover Continues a Family Tradition
It’s a new year, with thousands of children right across the country lacing up their shoes, putting on their backpacks, showing their best smiles and walking through the gates together with their families to start their first day of Kindergarten. It’s a day of nervous anticipation filled with tears and laughter. For the Macura family, […]