What's New? September 2010
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Welcome to My Local Guide community website for North West Sydney. We offer free local information at your fingertips, along with expert parenting advice and a variety of interesting articles & expert advice each month for local residents, parents and business owners in the Hills District, Blacktown and Parramatta & surrounds.
In My Local Guide this month we have an article on rental properties from Top Figures Accounting Services. In 'Your Rights' from NSW Fairtrading we dispel the myths and explain facts for consumer rights. Plus we have the full list of mobile speed camera locations in NSW & Orange Blossom Festival events listings to download. For parents, we feature an article on using consequences instead of punishments for children & health information on stomach-ache. Plus we have a heathy snack recipe for Cheesy Pumpkin scones to help get vegetables into your kiddies. For pet owners we learn about the dangers of givng human medicines to your pets. For small business owners we list all the free local events during Small Business September. Read on for more details...
Warm Regards, Claire |
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Consequences - Forget spanking and time-out. According to parenting and educational consultant Kathy Walker, using consequences, not punishment, is a much more effective way to discipline children. From My Child Magazine.
Cheesy Pumpkin Scones - A great way to get vegetables and protein into your children! From Leanne Cooper at Sneaky's.
Abdominal Pain (Stomach Ache) - Information on symptoms and treatments from The Children's Hospital at Westmead
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Pets & Animals Section
Pill Ills - The dangers of giving human medications to pets. From Julia Adams, Petalia Resident Vet.
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Finance Section
Rental Properties - Know the basics that may affect your ‘bottom line’, expenses you can and can't deduct. By Cathy Lau of Top Figures Accounting Services
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Lifestyle Section
Consumer Rights Myths & Facts - Knowing your rights in a consumer dispute can make a huge difference. This fact sheet from NSW FairTrading explodes common myths and gives you the true facts to empower you if returning goods or undertaking a contract.
Orange Blossom Festival - Find out about events during the 10 day festival. Download your copy of the full event schedule
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| Small Business Articles & Events |
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Upcoming Events & Seminars
Small Business September is Here - Check out the FREE local events
Networking Groups, Expos, Events, Industry & Investment NSW Seminars & more
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Special Offers for the General Public - Find out about free offers, Special offers & view classified adverts.
- Mobile Speed Cameras - Fines starting now! Sited at places with a history of the most crashes, download the NSW speed camera locations here. Watch your speed and keep yourselves and others safe on the roads.
- Mobile Muster - Recycle Your Unwanted Mobile Phone - Local MobileMuster collection tubes.
Special Offers for local Small Businesses
- FREE basic listing in My Local Guide Business Directory, email sales@mylocalguide.net.au or call 0401 718 374 for eligibility criteria.
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Business Directory: Support Local Businesses
Visit our Business Directory and support your local businesses
Business Directory Special Offer - FREE Basic listings
- Want a free basic listing for your business? Contact sales@mylocalguide.net.au (conditions apply, available to local businesses only).
Upgrades to include a logo, top of category location, business description, email and web address now available for only $99+GST $69+GST for a year!
- Special offer for limited time only & when you mention this offer
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Find out what is happening in your area
- This Fortnight; This Month and Future Events.
- Don't forget to tell us if you are running an event - we offer FREE publicity for non-profit community groups & charities (at editor's discretion).
- Event listings cost only $30 + GST per event for profit making organisations & certain NFP's that charge for events.
- Use our simple Publicity Request form
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Postal Address: My Local Guide, PO Box 6244, Rouse Hill, NSW 2155
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