News that Sydney Water was lifting the amount of water it pumped from the Shoalhaven River after the suspension of the 2011 Water Sharing Agreement prompted a predictable outcry from politicians and residents alike. Why, people asked, should water be taken from here with no increased restrictions in Sydney? Shoalhaven Water assures us our water supplies are good for a few years yet so there's no need to start hoarding the precious liquid but we should all be sensible about how much we use.
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Being sensible was uppermost on the mind of stroke survivor Kim Wormleaton who was reunited with paramedic Andrew Kinross, whose quick action helped save her life. Also recognised for his quick thinking was Kim's husband Ian, who recognised something potentially catastrophic was wrong and immediately dialled Triple-0.
Learning to spot signs of strife will be uppermost on the agenda next Thursday, which is RU OK? Day. This year the theme is Trust the Signs, focusing on trusting your instincts when dealing with people who appear to be doing it tough and reaching out to them.
We're keeping a close eye on the efforts of equestrienne Jamie Priestley, who will be competing in the inaugural Australian Jumping Teams League, adding to her already illustrious career.
And we're getting ready for the South Coast & Regional Wine Festival at Berry Showground from September 13-15, which promises to be a huge and very tasty event.
