Blacktown City Council has unveiled draft designs of the highly anticipated Seven Hills Community Hub a $35.8 million project that will transform the town centre funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) program multi-purpose space that will bring a growing community together Blacktown City Mayor Brad Bunting said the Seven Hills Community Hub is the first of 7 major projects planned for Blacktown City under the WSIG program “This Hub is more than just a building it’s a long-term investment in our community providing much-needed facilities for learning “I know local residents will love it and make it a true community centre.” Blacktown City Council is excited about a bright future for Seven Hills with a new masterplan to guide growth and renewal By investing in better infrastructure and community facilities Council is making sure Seven Hills thrives as a great place to live The state-of-the-art two-storey Hub at Boomerang Place The library will be named after former Chief Librarian of Blacktown City Betty Malthus This follows a suggestion by former Blacktown City Councillor Kathie Collins OAM Member for Prospect and Parliamentary Secretary to the Attorney General said “The Seven Hills Community Hub is a great win for residents in our local community This will create a new space for our community to learn all right next to Seven Hills Station and local businesses along Boomerang Place.” The Hub is being designed by award-winning architects Welsh and Major who are committed to delivering an inviting and sustainable facility Principal Architect Chris Major said: “We are delighted to collaborate with Blacktown City Council on this project Our design will ensure the Hub is not just functional but a joyful and welcoming place Local residents and business owners have also welcomed the project a regular user of Blacktown City Council’s Mobile Library said: “Having a permanent library with longer operating hours will make books and other resources far more accessible for everyone.” Director of Seven Hills Laundry Service Meena Mani believes the Hub will be a catalyst for renewal “This project will reinvigorate the town centre and create new opportunities for our community,” she said Blacktown City Council encourages residents to attend the upcoming information sessions to learn more about the design and share their feedback Community members are invited to preview the new architectural design at upcoming information sessions: We acknowledge the Dharug people as the original custodians of the land on which Blacktown City is built We pay our respects to Elders past and present and acknowledge the Aboriginal people for their custodianship of this land We will work together for a united City that respects this land and values the contribution to our community and culture of all people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.  Seven Hills Community Hub will be a brand new $35.8 million library and community centre in the heart of a vibrant and growing town centre The facility is funded as part of the Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants program.  The modern 2300 sqm facility provides a two-storey building with a modern library community facilities including large function rooms parking for the centre and modern amenities to meet the needs of a diverse community I know local residents will love it and make it a true community centre.” The new library will be named after Betty Malthus in recognition of her dedication and contributions in serving the community across four branch libraries Have your say here Blacktown City Council is providing the Seven Hills Community Hub with a project budget of $35.8 million as part of a $273 million NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) grant program.  A two-storey library and community spaces will be the main attractions of the new facility A public plaza between the train station and Seven Hills Community Hub will also be created by Council providing a place for people to gather.  The library will include open-plan study spaces an enclosed outdoor children’s play area and an extensive range of library materials.   The community spaces will suit a range of groups and functions and offer kitchen facilities family rooms and accessible change rooms.  This site will be used for the Seven Hills Community Hub.  Consultation has been conducted through face to face conversations with residents as well as through an online survey on the Council website.  Consultation continues through a series of community information sessions in Seven Hills for people to ask questions there will be some changes to the current Council parking during and after construction of the Seven Hills Community Hub.  57 parking spaces at the Boomerang Place carpark will be unavailable These will be a mix of commuter (all day) and time-restricted spaces.  There will be 196 commuter carpark spaces available during and after construction.  the Seven Hills Community Hub will offer 22 time-restricted spaces This is an increase of 6 compared to the current 16 time-restricted spaces in the carpark.  The Boomerang Place carpark driveway will be relocated to First Avenue This driveway will provide access to the carpark and the Seven Hills Community Hub.  Pedestrian access from the carpark to the train station and Seven Hills Community Hub will be provided via a public plaza There are no plans at this time to change parking availability on Boomerang Place.  Construction is expected to start by mid-2026.  Construction is expected to take about 16-18 months.  The Seven Hills Community Hub is set to open in the third quarter of 2027 The library at the Seven Hills Community Hub will be named after the former Chief Librarian of Blacktown Betty was appointed Chief Librarian of Council in 1966 and served our community until she retired in 1990.  Betty planned and organised improved library services for Blacktown City She played a lead role in providing four branch libraries.  The facility will be accessible and serve people with a range of disabilities and needs.The community spaces will offer accessible bathrooms and change rooms.  This is probably not the page you’re looking for HENDERSON (KTNV) — An investigation into a fatal shooting is underway in Henderson on Wednesday morning the Henderson Police Department said the shooting was reported just before 10 a.m Officers responding to the call arrived to find a 53-year-old woman dead and a 74-year-old man armed with a handgun "Officers attempted to communicate with the armed male for approximately 40 minutes," a department spokesperson wrote "The male then sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was immediately transported to a local area hospital in critical condition." Henderson police revealed the man had since died from his injuries "Henderson Detectives' preliminary investigation revealed that the incident is likely the result of a murder-suicide," police stated in an updated release on Thursday This case is being investigated as the third homicide in the Henderson Police Department's jurisdiction so far this year Police asked anyone with information that could help their investigation to call 702-267-4911. Those who wish to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or leave a tip online at crimestoppersofnv.com Report a typo SEVNSeven Hills Realty Trust a company specializing in originating and investing in floating rate first mortgage loans secured by middle market transitional commercial real estate properties has released its Form 10-Q report for the first quarter of 2025 The report provides a comprehensive overview of the company's financial and operational performance reflecting both challenges and strategic growth initiatives in a dynamic market environment SEC Filing: Seven Hills Realty Trust [ SEVN ] - 10-Q - Apr. 28, 2025 Copyright © 2025 FactSet Research Systems Inc.© 2025 TradingView The first look at the “state-of-the-art” $35.8 million Seven Hills Community Hub has been revealed Blacktown City Council has unveiled the draft design of the new two-storey multi-purpose space which intends to help bring a growing community together the 2,300 sqm facility will feature a modern library Fitted with amenities like kitchen facilities family rooms and an accessible change room the new building aims to provide an inclusive environment for the community to meet it’s a long-term investment in our community and connection,” Blacktown Mayor Brad Bunting said “I know local residents will love it and make it a true community centre.” Constructed on the site of the disused baby health centre the new building will sit on the corner of Boomerang Place and First Avenue The project will be funded through the $273 million NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants (WSIG) grant program Member for Prospect Hugh McDermott said the hub is a great win for the local community “The Seven Hills Community Hub is a great win for residents in our local community,” he added “This will create a new space for our community to learn all right next to Seven Hills Station and local businesses along Boomerang Place.” Construction is expected to take around 16-18 months with the Community Hub set to open in the third quarter of 2027 The centre is being designed by award-winning architects Welsh and Major with the firm saying they are committed to delivering an inviting and sustainable facility “Our design will ensure the Hub is not just functional but a joyful and welcoming place and community spirit,” Principal Architect Chris Major said The new library will be named after former Chief Librarian of Blacktown Betty Malthus Malthus was first appointed Chief Librarian of Council in 1966 She would go on to serve the community until her retirement in 1990 Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards Henderson Police and Fire Departments responded to a shooting incident on the 1200 block of Imperia Drive officers discovered a 53-year-old woman deceased and a 74-year-old man holding a handgun Officers engaged in negotiations with the armed man for about 40 minutes before he sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound Authorities confirmed that this was not an officer-involved shooting Preliminary investigations by Henderson detectives suggest the incident was a murder-suicide The Clark County Coroner’s Office on Thursday identified the woman as 53-year-old Leah Klass This case marks the third homicide investigation in Henderson for 2025 Information about working in or operating early childhood education services including outside school hours care information for parents including how to choose a service and supporting your child for their transition to school Skills NSW helps post high school students find courses in vocational training across a wide variety of industries and course providers The NSW Department of Education is committed to employing the best and brightest teachers who can teach and make a difference in NSW public schools NSW Department of Education's information on curriculum taught in NSW schools Aboriginal education and communities & personalised support Out of crisis came creativity for New Zealand professor Peter O’Connor who visited the school in late May to launch his first children’s book has chosen Seven Hills West Public School for the global launch of his first children’s picture book A week before the release of the book in New Zealand Professor O’Connor read the story - A Teaspoon of Light - to an enthralled group of Seven Hills West students Professor O’Connor is Director of the Centre for Arts and Social Transformation at Auckland University His work focuses on how the arts can help create more socially just and equitable worlds He was inspired to write the book after working with children following major earthquakes in Christchurch and Mexico “High quality (children’s) literature is literature which pays attention to the language and is complemented by illustrations It opens up possibilities for conversation with children about important things,” Professor O’Connor said “They don’t preach at kids about what to do Quality literature has those hallmarks of being rich in metaphor and rich in the devices of the English language we use to teach in schools.” A Teaspoon of Light tells the story of a young girl named after Professor O’Connor’s granddaughter who has a dream cloth that reminds her of the people she loves and safe and happy times When times get tough and the cloth rips in two loving memories before she can bring back the old ones and think about the future “My granddaughter looks just like the Marley in the book,” Professor O’Connor said The metaphor is the light mends things that are broken The light can be found in the darkest of places and it starts as a glimmer and then it grows and it grows as you remember those who’ve helped you on the way “Marley reaches for the teaspoon and that for me is what you have to do “I was aiming for a story that showed that despite how bad the world can get and that I think is just so important everywhere I’ve taken that story into disaster zones all over the world We recognise the Ongoing Custodians of the lands and waterways where we work and live We pay respect to Elders past and present as ongoing teachers of knowledge We strive to ensure every Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander learner in NSW achieves their potential through education An older man has died after a house fire that happened around 10 p.m in Seven Hills on Thursday at a house on Ridgewood Drive Pastor Chris Helton told News 5 that he was taking his garbage up the driveway to the curb when he noticed an orange glow inside one of the house windows “I just pray that he was received into the arms of God's mercy and embraced by that eternal love," Helton said but it did draw out one of the neighbors," Helton said The two proceeded to go around and try all the other doors “When the window started to shatter from the heat of the fire Seven Hills Fire Chief James Meklemburg told News 5 that when his crew arrived they encountered heavy fire from the front of the house Neighbors said that there was an elderly male that lived at that home and they thought that he was probably at home at that time," Meklemberg said Meklemberg said firefighters went inside and searched the home They were able to find the male lying on the floor," said Chief Meklemberg "They were able to pull him out of the house Firefighters pulled the man from the home and began CPR…they rushed him to an awaiting ambulance…unfortunately the man passed away before they could even drive away it's just a tough way to start the year," said Meklemberg to start a year off with a death in a house fire is pretty rough." Helton told News 5 they did all they could to save their neighbor “I think we have to trust ourselves to God's grace Trust our neighbor to that same grace," said Helton "Lift him up in prayer and just pray that God will embrace him in divine love and he'll heal anything that is broken or wounded and grant him eternal life So that was certainly my prayer last night.” “[He was] one of those good neighbors who doesn't cause any trouble The fire chief says the cause of the fire is still unknown and the state fire marshal has been called in to investigate They also don't know the cause of the man's death Outdoor dual sharps disposal kiosk at Seven Hills Park The City of Somerville has installed the nation’s first outdoor dual sharps disposal kiosk at Seven Hills Park further advancing its harm reduction and public safety initiatives Located behind the Davis Square MBTA station with nearby access from Meacham Road.  This innovative installation is the first of its kind in both Massachusetts and the United States It is designed to make safe disposal of sharps more accessible while offering a discreet alternative to the indoor kiosk located at the Somerville Police Station.  “This is one small but important piece of a complex and critical public health response,” said Mayor Katjana Ballantyne we’re helping protect both individual and community wellbeing.”  this new dual kiosk can accommodate both containers and individual sharps single-use slot allows for the safe disposal of individual needles providing greater flexibility and convenience for community members.  More outdoor kiosks are planned across the city with upcoming installations slated for sites near the East and West Branch Libraries.  “As part of our ongoing commitment to public health and safety this kiosk provides a critical resource for safe sharps disposal in a high-traffic “We encourage community members to use this resource responsibly and help keep Somerville clean and safe.”  the City has contracted a professional vendor for regular disposal services and Somerville’s Community Health Workers will monitor the site to maintain accessibility and upkeep.  What to Do If You Find Improperly Discarded Sharps:  Do not touch or attempt to pick up the item.  Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInSEVEN HILLS Ohio (WOIO) - An elderly man died in a house fire in Seven Hills Thursday evening According to the Seven Hills Fire Department crews responded to a home on East Ridgewood around 10 p.m Helton was bringing the trash out when he noticed flames from his neighbor’s home ”I dropped the can and ran across the street Went to the door and started banging on it and yelling I got no response from the house,“ he explained “A neighbor came out at that point and went around the house trying to bang on the other door,” said Helton “I stopped yelling and called 911 when the front window broke right beside me from the fire Police and fire department got there quickly.” Firefighters were met with heavy fire conditions throughout the home As crews worked to put out the fire and search the home they found an elderly man lying inside the home but the man was pronounced dead at the scene The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Ohio State Fire Marshal Seven Hills firefighter shared their thoughts and prayers for the man and his family in the Facebook post Independence and Brooklyn Heights fire departments responded to the house fire For information directly relating to bushfires please call the Bush Fire Information Line on 1800 679 737 or visit the NSW Rural Fire Service Website here. 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View on X [external link] Fire and Rescue NSW acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and acknowledges and pays respect to their Elders Police in Richfield continue to investigate who was behind two shooting threats made at Seven Hills Preparatory Academy earlier this week A letter sent to the parents of Seven Hills students was obtained by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Friday detailing a shooting threat made towards the school earlier this week a threat was found around noon on Tuesday written on the middle school building’s fifth-floor boys’ restroom school officials called Richfield police and began assisting in discovering any evidence that pointed towards a culprit The letter said teachers had shared their student bathroom check-in/check-out logs and had reviewed security footage showing who was coming and leaving the 5th floor of the building students were asked to complete a writing sample and some student’s lockers were searched and extra staff presence was added to the school hallways for the rest of the day and Wednesday as multiple students were interviewed another threat was discovered on a Post-It note by a student who turned it into the assistant principal around 10:15 a.m who reviewed protocols and determined to keep the school open but on hold It was also decided that extra patrols would take place in the area and student interviews and handwriting sample reviews would continue The school remained open on Friday and operated as normal with additional staff presence in all areas of the building every middle school student’s locker was searched with police providing extra patrols in the area “We understand this is a situation that conjures many negative thoughts and emotions for students and families and do not seek to minimize the threatening statements,” the school wrote in a statement “There was serious discussion and a unified decision to keep school open and determine next steps to keep students and staff safe. “ The school recommends parents have a conversation with their children about the situation make sure they understand what is happening Any person with disabilities who needs help accessing the content of the FCC Public File may contact KSTP via our online form or call 651-646-5555 View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331778125/en/ Already have an account? Login By Mike BrantleyPublished: Jan. 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM CSTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInMOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WALA) - The Seven Hills Fire District reports that a crash victim was airlifted to a trauma center following a lengthy extrication operation Thursday morning Crews from Mobile County EMS and the Tanner-Williams Fire District were also dispatched to the accident in Mobile County Seven Hills Fire reports that units arrived on scene to find one driver trapped trapped in a vehicle SouthFlight responded and transported the patient to the trauma center There is no word about the extent of injuries Also responding was the Mobile County Sheriff’s Office