« parra news Tuesday, <strong>January</strong> <strong>26</strong>, <strong>2021</strong> Stay COVID safe ADVERTISEMENT Julie Owens Bulletin NSW Health is urging people in Western Sydney to get tested for COVID-19 immediately if they feel unwell – even if they have mild symptoms such as a runny nose or scratchy throat. Scan the QR code to search for case locations and testing clinics near you. You’ll also find information about COVID symptoms and COVID safe rules. Request a kit I’ve put together a ‘youth kit’ that covers education, employment, finances, and health and wellbeing to help young people (school leavers - 25) plan for the future. I’ve also updated my ‘seniors kit’ with information about coronavirus and local services that can help seniors get through this difficult time. If you’d like a copy of either kit for yourself or a loved one, please phone my office on 9689 1455. JP services on Tuesdays Pensioners and Senior This kit is provided with the compliments of: Julie Owens MP YOUR LOCAL FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PARRAMATTA Address: 1/25 Smith Street, <strong>Parra</strong>matta NSW 2150 Mail: PO Box 395, <strong>Parra</strong>matta NSW 2124 Tel: (02) 9689 1455 Email: julie.owens.mp@aph.gov.au Web: www.julieowens.com.au @JulieOwensMP JulieOwensMP Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. Payment rates in this guide are current from May 2020. Coronavirus office closures have caused a shortage of JP services in <strong>Parra</strong>matta. My office is organising COVID safe JP services at Club <strong>Parra</strong>matta on Tuesdays between 10:30am and 1:30pm. Bookings are essential – please call us on 9689 1455 to make an appointment. Scan the QR code for a list of other JP services currently available in <strong>Parra</strong>matta on my website. Demand is pretty high, so if you’re a local JP who can help, please contact my office on 9689 1455. INFORMATION K Epping: Motorcyclist killed following tragic truck crash Police are investigating the circumstances that led to the tragic killing of a motorcyclist in Epping recently. About 8.50am on Sunday, <strong>January</strong> 17, emergency services were called to the intersection of Blaxland Road and Brigg Road, Epping following reports a KTM motorcycle and Mitsubishi tip truck had collided. The 29-year-old male rider was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance Paramedics before being taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a critical condition, where he later died from his injuries. The Mitsubishi driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. He was taken to Ryde Hospital for mandatory testing. Officers attached to Ryde Police Area Command launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. A report will be prepared for the information of the coroner. Anyone who may have dashcam footage or witnessed the incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. North Ryde: Dundas Valley man in strife after clash with COVID nurse A Dundas Valley man has been charged after a nurse, conducting COVID testing, was allegedly assaulted at North Ryde last week. About 9.45am on Friday, <strong>January</strong> 15, a nurse approached a vehicle that had pulled into a COVID-19 testing facility at Macquarie Hospital. POLICE SNAPSHOT Compiled by Nicola Barton LOCAL NEWS The passenger of the car was requested to extinguish a cigarette. The man refused and became verbally abusive towards staff before getting out and throwing a take-away coffee cup at the nurse. She sought assistance from her colleagues and the car drove off. She suffered a minor laceration under her eye and red marks to her cheek. The nurse attended Gosford Police Station on Monday, <strong>January</strong> 18, and made a report of the incident. Following inquiries, officers from Ryde Police Area Command attended a home at Steward Street, Dundas Valley about 5.15pm, and arrested a 43-year-old man. He was taken to Ryde Police Station and charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’. The man was refused bail and appeared at Burwood Local Court on Wednesday, <strong>January</strong> 20. Motorists asked to be safe and responsible this Australia Day NSW Police will be joined by Transport for NSW to launch an Australia Day safety operation today after a series of fatal crashes this year. Officers from Traffic and Highway Patrol Command with assistance from Police Area Commands and Police Districts are currently conducting Operation Australia Day <strong>2021</strong>. Motorists face double demerit points during the period for speeding, mobile phone, motorcycle helmet and seatbelt offences. This operation will finish at midnight tonight. A win for parents and kids 8 Sign up for my bulletins I share useful information like this in three regular email bulletins – one for small businesses, one for community groups and a general bulletin for locals. Scan the QR code to sign up – you can unsubscribe at any time. Julie Owens MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PARRAMATTA If I can be of any help please phone me on 9689 1455 or write to 1/25 Smith St, <strong>Parra</strong>matta NSW 2150 or email julie.owens.mp@aph.gov.au julie.owens.mp www.julieowens.com.au Authorised by Julie Owens MP, Australian Labor Party, 1/25 Smith Street, <strong>Parra</strong>matta. WW42414 Parents of Kindergarten students can enter the school grounds on day one only. NICOLA BARTON NSW public schools have been provided with updated guidelines to help them manage the <strong>2021</strong> return to school in a COVID-safe way. Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the main update to the guidelines is that parents and carers of children in Kindergarten, and Years 1, 2 and 7 will be able to enter school grounds on the first day to drop off their children in a COVIDsafe way. “The first day of school is an incredibly important day, especially for those children starting Kindergarten,” Ms Mitchell said. “I am so thrilled that despite the challenges of the pandemic, parents and carers will be able to take part in this milestone event in their child’s life in a COVID-safe way.” Parents and carers attending on day one and beyond are urged to follow COVIDsafe practices, which include physical distancing, hygiene practices and not to mingle in or outside the school. Most schools return later this week.
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