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Birthday Love | Love our New Look
Benedict loves February 14. Not only is today Valentine’s Day but is also our 54 Birthday! Benedict was founded by Ronald (Ron) Benedict Smith and his wife Margaret on February 14 1966, Changeover Day, which saw the old system of pounds, shillings and pence gave way...
Benedict Bushfire & Draught Relief Donations
Australia's Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that 2019 was the hottest, driest year on record. We experienced one of the worst droughts in decades, and heatwave conditions resulting in devastating bushfires. Throughout this destruction it was heartening to see...
Beekeepers stung by drought and bushfires
Drought and bushfires have impacted the environment, reducing the pollen and nectar honeybees need to survive and produce honey. Apiarists are now being forced to make a beeline for the coast in search of food for their starving bees. Anthony Deighton is one such...
Benedict announces two year sponsorship of the Western Sydney Wanderers
On the back of several successful collaborations with the Wanderers, Benedict has proudly accepted the opportunity to partner with the National A-League club with a two-year sponsorship deal. As part of their vision for the future, the Wanderers recently opened stage...
Shining Stars – Donation Day
Last Friday we had the privilege of meeting two inspiring women - Lyn and Kylee the founders of the Shining Stars Foundation. For 4 years they have been running their outreach service across Macarthur and Liverpool. Both Lyn and Kylee have full time jobs and family...
Newcastle Knights Fans ‘Clean-Up’
A young Carrington couple got the surprise of their lives when Newcastle Knight’s players Slade Griffin and Herman Ese’ese knocked on their front door and asked if they’d like a hand cleaning up. Last month Laura Parker and partner Michael Hidalgo entered Benedict’s...
Fairfield Hospital – Aboriginal & Torres Strait Garden Space Opening
Benedict is always proud to be part of community-based initiatives. Fairfield Hospital’s new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander garden is one such initiative and a physical reminder of the cultural importance of Australia's Indigenous people. Constructed on...
Helping out with a plant-out
It is no secret that we have a huge carbon emissions problem that significantly contributes to climate change. Our climate is changing faster than predicted and if we, as businesses and individuals, don’t start taking serious actions now, climate change will bring...
Green Light at Menangle
Benedict Industries, together with our partners Mirvac and the Halfpenny family, are proud to announce that the NSW Department of Planning and Environment have now approved the rezoning of our Souwest Development Menangle lands. After years working with the community...
Giving a Helping Hand
Just before Christmas, Benedict Recycling ran a competition in Newcastle and Wollongong giving local residents the chance to win a Clean-Up Crew for the day. The first lucky winners, Kathleen & Jim Dorman from Warners Bay received a timely visit from our lads –...
Western Sydney Wanderers
The first stage of Western Sydney Wanderers (WSW) centre of excellence at Blacktown International Sports Park is well and truly underway.
Saving our Koalas
Benedict Industries is partnering with Symbio Wildlife Park in an effort to increase food stocks for our endangered national treasure.
Moorebank Marina
Hope has been reignited for the proposed Georges Cove Marina in Moorebank.
Cowra Wine Show
It’s was a week of swirling, sipping and spitting as wine judges from across Australia have descended on Cowra for the annual Cowra Wine Show. Benedict are proud to once again sponsor the show.
Planting out The Shire
The storms of December 2015 not only damaged or destroyed many homes and businesses in Kurnell, but also had a devastating impact on the natural environment of the Kurnell Peninsula.
Holsworthy / Menai Bush Fire
On Saturday 14 April 2018, fire broke out at Casula in the south of Sydney. Strong winds spread the blaze south east towards Wattle Grove, Holsworthy, Voyager Point and Pleasure Point, eventually impacting an area of more than 3,800 hectares.
Sandy Point Quarry opens to local community
Benedict Industries will open the Sandy Point Quarry in Holsworthy to the local community on 1 May so residents can gain a better understanding of the site’s activities, the company’s development plans for the quarry, and steps taken to reduce the impact on the surrounding community and the environment.