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EEP saying that the risk of getting a side effect to AstraZeneca is one person sitting in a full SCG, and the risk of dying from it is one in a million - the equivalent to a lightning strike.” Vivid stats voiced by infectious disease expert Professor Tony Cunningham as he took part in a Regional Roundtable webinar of internationally

renowned experts held recently by a collaboration of Access News Australia and The Westmead Institute for Medical Research. The panel, who hail from a range of disciplines, spoke about their take on the lessons learned from COVID, and their prognosis of future trends in a post-pandemic world. See pages 4,5.

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NSW leadership boost for the West  POLITICS | DI BARTOK HE elevation of Dominic Perrottett to Premier of NSW with Penrith MP Stuart Ayres as deputy Liberal leader is seen as a boon for the West. Mr Perrottet was elected Premier in the Liberal Party room ballot 39 votes to 5 against the only other contender, Rob Stokes, following the resignation of Gladys Berejiklian who resigned on Friday in the face of an ICAC inquiry into alleged corruption. Jobs and Western Sydney Minister Mr Ayres, as deputy leader, will bring a strong voice to government for the West. It will also shore up his vote in his marginal seat, which he holds by a slim 1.3 percent. The electoral redistribution before the 2023 State election will see that drop to 0.4 per cent, by election analyst Antony Green’s assessment. However, his elevation in government could increase that by up to two percent, according to political analyst Peter Shmigel. Speaking to the Parramatta Times, sister paper of WSBA, Shmigel said an incumbent, especially if in a position of power in the party, could increase his/her margin by 1 to 2 per cent.

New Premier, Dominic Perrotet.

It’s a significant marginal seat “That’s about 1000 people, so it’s significant in a marginal seat,” Shmigel, a former Liberal Party adviser, said. “If you look at election trends, about 20 per cent are stuck on Liberal, 20 per cent on Labor, leaving 60 per cent who vote for practical, not ideological reasons.” The West can expect “a lot of money” to be poured into a range of projects to bring the undecided on board.

Incoming deputy leader, Stuart Ayres.

Mr Shmigel said the West, tired of the hard lockdowns that Ms Berejiklian imposed on the region, were more likely to strongly support father-of-six Mr Perrottet. But the new leader’s greatest attraction in Western Sydney was his strong Catholic faith and conservative family views. Mr Shmigel has dubbed the West the “belief belt”, comprising faithful adherents to the three main religions in the multicultural region–Christian, Muslim and Hindu. WSBA enables readers to appreciate and engage with the physical, community, cultural and business environments of one of Australia's fastest growing regions, Greater Western Sydney.

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His diligence as Treasurer and focus on reinvigorating the post-COVID economy also stands him and his Party in good stead. But Shmigel has not written off Labor completely, particularly Labor leader Chris Minns. “There’s three qualities people look for in leaders–competency, which Perrottet can claim as Treasurer getting us through COVID, integrity, which has been rocked a bit and finally stability, which puts Minns ahead at this stage,” he said.

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ccess News Australia recent partnered with The Westmead Medical Research Institute to conduct an online Round Table event to discuss issues around learning from COVID. This is a summary of the sessions prepared by WSBA journalist Jade Hobman. “I KEEP saying that the risk of getting a side effect to AstraZeneca is one person sitting in a full SCG, and the risk of dying from it is one in a million–the equivalent to a lightning strike.” Vivid stats voiced by infectious disease expert Professor Tony Cunningham as he took part in a Regional Roundtable webinar of internationally renowned experts last August. The panel, who hail from a range of disciplines, spoke about their take on the lessons learned from COVID, and their prognosis of future trends in a post-pandemic world.

The virus Statistics matter when it comes to making everyday decisions, for we know that the chance of getting hit by a car when we cross a street is low enough, so we cross it. So knowing the data on the coronavirus can also allay fears of getting the vaccine for it. Professor Cunningham spoke further about data that pointed to a successful

Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine result, thus making inroads in preventing COVID in Australians. “The protection against severe disease and death has been outstanding, an excess of 95 percent, even in people who are aged, the very aged and vulnerable,” Professor Cunningham said. “Against Delta it’s a little less than previous strains, but it is still extremely good, and exceeds 90 per cent.” The Westmead Institute of Medical Research, which Professor Cunningham founded, is in the midst of making its own COVID vaccine with a bold purpose to protect from all future variants of the disease. They are developing fragments of the virus in laboratories that can create effective combat against future mutations. “We’re trying to develop a booster that doesn’t require changing every time a variant comes along,” Professor Cunningham said. “It can be used simply for all variants.”

Mental Health Former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has pointed out the mental wellbeing of people under the thumb of lockdown as one of the reasons to push forward in easing current restrictions, and the theme was not sidestepped in the forum. Psychology Professor Richard Bryant at UNSW said the most common forms of this in the community are anxiety and depression, of which he has noticed signifi-

cant increases during the pandemic. “Around the world, rates of depression and anxiety are about up to one in four in the community, which is extremely high,” Professor Bryant told the forum. “Now, I’m not saying those people have anxiety or depressive disorders, but they are at elevated rates.” Professor Bryant also added that an interesting trend globally was that young people were more susceptible to the mental health issues produced by the pandemic. “There is very strong evidence around the world that it has been the younger age group that has been most at risk, and older people have coped psychologically much better than younger people,” Professor Bryant said. “It’s that young age group, probably up to the age of 30, that are the ones most at risk of increases in anxiety and depression.” He went on to say that clearly their lives have been affected through their studies, employment opportunities, and the social interaction that they rely heavily on in general. “It’s a stage in their lives when they are making critical steps in their careers, relationships etc., and a lot of this has been put on hold–and that’s a massive hit.” Professor Bryant also said the chatter about a growing prevalence of suicide during this time has been, well just chatter. “One of the things I have seen globally is in fact there has not been an increase in suicide in any Western country, only Japan

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is a bit of an exception,” Professor Bryant said. “By and large, we have not seen the expected increases, that’s not to say suicidal risk isn’t there.”

Business Business is another aspect of the crisis that has taken a hit, and has been adapting to a new way of doing things. KPMG Chief Continued on page 5

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Brendan Rynne.

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“The days of shooting from Sydney to Melbourne for a day meeting, I think are well and truly over,” Doctor Rynne said. Although he made a point of business trips not completely being phased out.

the D-Day invasion to distract the Nazis away from where the action was about to take place on the French northern coast. His basic advice is to treat information during a crisis with a grain of salt, analysing its source and responding to it in the right way. In his blog he recommended for companies to practice information risk management strategies so employees can assess, analyse and record accurate information for decision-making purposes.

been threatened to be sent back, or a loss of job if they speak up.” Ms Monterio also cited domestic violence, high rents and children having limited use of an electronic device for their online studies as further barriers. “There are stories of the one laptop that is being shared by four children, and how do you have separate hours, times? And not all schools are provided laptops as well,” Ms Monterio said. “That has impacted in a very big way across the board … data is expensive as well, and over 40 percent of what people are earning is put into rent, so it’s very hard to even think about getting another device.” In terms of a pathway out of the hardship caused by the Delta strain, Professor Sarah Palmer from the University of Sydney School of Medicine put it plainly. “We’re in a race between the vaccine and variants, the more people are vaccinated, the less variants we will see emerge,” Professor Palmer said. “Only 0.01 percent of deaths caused by the Delta variant are in those who are vaccinated–so the vaccine does prevent serious disease from the Delta variant.”

Economist Brendan Rynne spoke about ‘sustainability of flexibility’ and some of the changes businesses have been experiencing. “We have seen a turbo charging of how technology has helped deliver business services online, and for workers to work remotely, but still in a connected way,” Doctor Rynne said. “The workforce needs much greater flexibility now, much so because the workforce has now realised that it can continue to deliver high levels of quality output in much more flexible arrangements,” Doctor Rynne said. “Clearly there are some sectors where this can’t be done, but more so we will see a whole range of business activities that are going to enable workers more flexibility, and a significant use of technology.” Doctor Rynne also spoke about a permanent disruption in the business travel industry, where workers may opt to choose the cheaper, less time-consuming option of using online methods of conducting meetings.

Cyber security Information can be such a critical tool in propelling us towards a certain view of something. It has the power to hoodwink and influence in a positive way, take Nazi Germany and the advent of Christianity, respectively. Cybersecurity and information management expert Mario Bekes said we have been vulnerable to misinformation, and the deliberately deceptive disinformation that has come out during the pandemic. “There’s a difference between misinformation and disinformation, disinformation has an intent behind it and is all around us,” Mr Bekes said. “It is deliberately distorted information that comes from overseas, and is subversive.” He said in his blog that it is usually used between countries, and an example he used was when the Allies dropped fake paratroopers in Europe the night before

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Migrants and refugees Melissa Monterio from the Community Migrant Resource Centre in Western Sydney exposed the ‘long lasting distress’ migrants and refugees have faced during the pandemic. Many of them used to work in industries like manufacturing and hospitality before they lost their jobs, and as a result have increasing debts to pay off. She also said exploitation has been evident. “There are a lot of people on temporary protection and temporary visas, and these people have been impacted in a very huge and big way,” Ms Monterio said. “More exploitation and unsafe work conditions are faced by our communities, where they have

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Academy Alumni Over our 17 years of providing opportunities for talented young athletes in western Sydney, we have been fortunate to have assisted a number of exceptionally successful athletes. While we don’t claim to have made these famous Alumni what they are today, we take great pride in having provided fundamental knowledge and skills which better prepared them for their journey to success. Some of our most celebrated Alumni include: Jessica Fox (Slalom Canoe/Kayak) Ian Borrows (Slalom Canoe/Kayak) Amanda Spratt (Road Cycling) Taylah Tsitsikronis (Softball) Rachel Lack (Softball)

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300 jobs available as Amazon hires IVERPOOL City Council has welcomed the recent announcement that Amazon Australia plans to onboard around 300 seasonal workers for the holiday season, with a large-scale hiring drive taking place for its fulfilment centre in Moorebank. The company is looking for workers with a range of experience and skill levels to help pick, pack and ship orders over the festive season. Mayor of Liverpool Wendy Waller said the Amazon facility is a fantastic addition for south-west Sydney and is thrilled at the prospect of the many new employment

opportunities that will arise for local people. “Council has an important role to play in assisting local businesses to employ more local people and is committed to facilitating connections between employers and job-seekers, as well as promoting local economic opportunities,” Mayor Waller said. “Council is doing everything we can to support jobs and the economy through this challenging time and will continue to work with major employers to find job opportunities for local people.’ Like most of Sydney, Liverpool has been feeling the effects of COVID-19, with the unemployment rate sitting at 8.1 per cent.

Craig Fuller, Director of Operations at Amazon Australia said he is pleased to offer job opportunities a time when they are needed most. “There are opportunities for motivated, enthusiastic people from all backgrounds and we look forward to welcoming them to our sites around Australia as we head into the holiday period,” he said. The announcement of seasonal jobs follows a year of job creation across Amazon’s Australian operations network, including the creation of more than 600 new permanent roles at Amazon sites in 2021. Amazon employees earn industry

leading pay, and comprehensive benefits including subsidised healthcare and paid parental leave – as well as opportunities to grow their career with the company. Amazon is currently in the process of constructing the first robotics fulfilment centre in the Southern Hemisphere in Kemps Creek, Western Sydney, which will create more than 1,500 jobs. The construction and fit out of the state-of-the-art facility also create an additional 1,700 jobs. For more information, or to apply for the available roles, visit Amazon’s website at amazon.com/ australiajobs

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We are seeking an experienced Projects Admin/ Contracts Co-ordinator to join our Penrith Based multi-trades services business, based in Penrith You will have the opportunity to support our Divisional/Project Managers across Electrical, Plumbing & Civil divisions, in ensuring their teams are able to complete projects on time and on budget by providing all of the admin, contract and document support needed whilst adhering to the highest standards of professional quality, safety and environmental management Whilst your role will form a part of our Business Services division you will need to hit-the-ground-running and effectively coordinate administrative requirements, including all compliance documentation, systems, meetings, invoicing and support for each project from contract setup to invoicing & closure, providing timely and structured support using our various systems for our Projects teams. You will even be involved in the Tendering process, assisting with the preparation of documentation and using your strong computer skills to collate and present documentation. Attention to grammar, spelling and detail will be essential so experience in this area would be helpful. You will need to capitalise on your experience in working in the Construction/Trades services industry (which is a MUST), using a wide range of administrative and problem-solving skills to service each project’s needs and ensure the full satisfaction of clients whilst developing and adopting clear procedures and records for our teams. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: • Support admin processes, rostering/timesheets, and team initiatives • Coordinate correspondence, meetings, project registers, safety and compliance documentation, reports, documents and work flows • Partner internally/externally, delivering tasks in tight timeframes • Monitor performance in regards to the administrative and contracts requirements of projects and ensure delivery against requirements • Initiate improvements, smooth bottlenecks & bridge gaps to ensure project success and ease of functions for the field teams • Utilising our software systems effectively – SimPRO job management system and Lucidity Compliance System ( so if you have experience in these or similar it would be a bonus!) • Work with the Division managers to Build our teams reputation for commercial excellence

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Funds are available for the growth of Western Sydney.

$5B Westinvest fund for future NEW $5B investment by the NSW Government has been designed to secure a brighter future for western and south-western Sydney families and residents, helping build new and improved facilities and local infrastructure to help communities hit by COVID-19. The Government said the WestInvest Fund would focus on projects that make a real difference to quality of life, help create jobs in the process, and change the face of Western Sydney for the better. “The future of Western Sydney is bright and this announcement is a major first step along the road to recovery after a challenging year,” NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said. “This is about helping to rejuvenate local communities with improved parks, better open spaces, giving town centres a boost and providing opportunities to grow.” The unprecedented boost was made possible by the State’s strong financial management and asset recycling strategy, with the NSW Government announcing the sale of its residual 49 per cent stake in WestConnex for $11.1B.

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The new WestInvest Fund will allocate $3B for future projects across six areas: • Parks, urban spaces and green space; • Enhancing community infrastructure such as local sporting grounds;

• Modernising local schools; • Creating and enhancing arts and cultural facilities; • Revitalising high-streets; • Clearing local traffic.

The remaining $2B will be reserved for high priority projects to be developed in consultation with local communities. Mr Perrottet said the local infrastructure and facilities drive would create jobs at a critical time, as NSW begins its economic recovery from the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Western and south-western Sydney is an economic powerhouse, but first and foremost there must be places where families can have a great quality of life – that’s what this investment will achieve,” Mr Perrottet said. “No matter where you live, we want people to love living locally, and this investment will deliver better local facilities, open spaces and convenient services all close to home. “This investment is just the first stage of our economic recovery strategy which the Government is currently developing for release in October.” Minister for Jobs, Investment and Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said the funding injection would be a game-changer and a catalyst for growth.

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Western Sydney fights species extinction UOLLS, bettongs and the brushtailed phascogale are just some of the locally extinct species making their historic return to a new National Park and feral predator-free area in western Sydney. Premier Dominic Perrottet said the 500-hectare site at Shanes Park between Penrith and Windsor will be one of the largest new National Parks in western Sydney in over a decade. “The pandemic has shown us how important our open public spaces are, they are critical to our mental and physical well-being,” Mr Perrottet said. “This project will not only allow the people of western Sydney a new place to enjoy the outdoors but they will also get to access a conservation area and one of the nation’s best wildlife experiences.” Environment Minister Matt Kean said the new Shanes Park site will become a tourist destination and will allow visitors to see what the Australian bush was like over 200 years ago. “This is wildlife restoration on a grand scale and one of the biggest urban wildlife

and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said this project will be a welcome addition to the growing list of attractions bringing tourists to Western Sydney. “This will become a must see destination for visitors not only from greater Sydney and across the state but also from interstate and around the world,” Mr Ayres said. Shanes Park is one of seven feral-free areas either established or being established in NSW National Parks providing a conservation benefit to over 50 threatened species.” Establishment of the feral free area will begin with the construction of specialist perimeter fencing which is expected to begin in the next three months. The new National Park will be declared in early 2022 following consultation with Aboriginal groups on an Aboriginal name.

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restoration projects in Australia’s history,” Mr Kean said. “Nowhere else in the country is the reintroduction of 30 species in an urban setting of over 500 hectares even being considered, let alone being delivered.”

“Visiting Shanes Park will be like stepping back in time to see the Australian bush alive with native animals as it was before foxes, cats and rabbits had such a devastating impact.” Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism

• Up to 20 additional locally extinct and declining reptile and frog species will also be reintroduced into Shanes Park. • NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is delivering a total of 7 large feral-free areas across the State, providing new hope for more than 50 threatened species.

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Excellence in agricultural education LANS for the new Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education, which will be co-located at the Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus, have been unveiled with the lodgement of the State Significant Development application. The facilities at Hawkesbury are part of a new model of agricultural education announced in 2019 with the NSW Government investing in the future of this important industry. The Centre of Excellence will include five science labs, 10 general learning spaces, practical activity teaching areas, seminar room, botany room, admin block and accommodation facilities for approximately 62 short term stay residents; designed for both students and adults. Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell said the new facilities will be a huge benefit to students studying agriculture. “The Centre of Excellence is an incredible investment in agricultural education. These facilities will provide students across NSW with access to the latest advancements in science and technology in the agricultural industry,” Ms Mitchell said. “The centre provides modern agricultural education facilities, with on-site residential accommodation, giving rural and regional students from across the state access to the best facilities.” Minister for Agriculture Adam Marshall said access to state-of-the-art facilities like those planned for the Centre of Excellence in Agricultural Education was critical to the success of the agricultural sector. “Agriculture delivers $16B to our economy each year across our primary industries so it is vital our students have access to facilities that empower them to learn the

skills and gain the knowledge they need to have a successful career in agriculture,” Mr Marshall said. The Centre of Excellence will be used as a state-wide resource, delivering world

class agricultural and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The NSW Government is investing $7.9B over the next four years, continu-

ing its program to deliver 215 new and upgraded schools to support communities across NSW. This is the largest investment in public education infrastructure in the history of NSW.

Popular pub sold for $25M

OPULAR venue Adams’ Tavern in Richmond Rd has been sold for a record price of $25m. Well-known pub owner Peter Walker has splashed out for the hotel, setting a new mark for a hotel sale in Blacktown. Mr Walker, who also owns the Doonside Hotel in Western Sydney, bought the hotel through agents John

Musca and Kate Macdonald from JLL. The sale highlights the strong demand for metropolitan west pubs despite the city’s lockdown. The previous highest price paid for a Blacktown hotel was the Sportsman’s Hotel which sold for $23.4m in November 2019, in a deal also brokered by JLL. Adam’s Tavern, which includes a drive-through bottle-shop, public

bar, bistro and gaming lounge with 30 machines, was offered for sale by Bob McGhee, who established the hotel 30 years ago. Mr Musca said JLL had managed the sale of more than 15 hotels on behalf of long-time owners of between 25 and 50 years. Source: AFR

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Tunnel the gateway to development

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 TOURISM | DALLAS SHERRRINGHAM HEN the 11km tunnel between Blackheath and Little Hartley is finally opened sometime in the foreseeable future, Greater Western Sydney will begin to develop beyond the Blue Mountains. It means business and tourism opportunities in the city’s west will stretch as far as Bathurst and beyond. And it will open the “Boundless Plains” mentioned so prophetically in our National Anthem. Now, it is not feasible at this stage that tens of thousands of commuters will suddenly start making the road trip to Western Sydney each day from the Golden West as they currently do from the Central Coast and the Illawarra.

Scenic Blue Mountains.

However, the electric rail service only needs to be extended from Bathurst and Orange to make a quick commute to Western Sydney possible via Fast Train. The development of the Central West would have tremendous benefits for housing and property affordability because it would solve the problem of fast diminishing land stocks.

Built as a component The state government has announced a contract has been awarded for the environmental assessment for the planned tunnel through the Blue Mountains. The tunnel will be built as a component of the $4.5B Great Western Hwy upgrade between Katoomba and Lithgow which is set to begin late next year. Engineering consultants AECOM will continue environmental investigations to

confirm the feasibility of the tunnel and provide a basis for an EIS which will go out for community consultation next year. “We’re confident that the assessment will show the feasibility of this ambitious project and that we can build an Australian first right here in the Blue Mountains,” Roads Minister Paul Toole said in a release. Deputy Premier John Barilaro said AECOM, which previously worked on the NorthConnex and M6 Stage I, demonstrated “a comprehensive understanding of the unique and sensitive Blue Mountains environment and will be working to develop rigorous measures to avoid and mitigate impacts from the tunnel work”. Construction of the tunnel is scheduled to begin in 2024 and will be a major boost for traffic besieged Blackheath and surrounds. Meanwhile, Premier Dominic Perrottet has announced the remaining 49% stake

in WestConnex had been sold off, putting full ownership in the hands of the Sydney Transport Partners consortium. STP put in a bid for $11.1B for the remaining two stakes in the massive road infrastructure project. The consortium, led by Transurban, purchased a 51% stake for $9.26bn in 2018. Mr Perrottet said the sake continues the state’s asset recycling strategy was part of a long-term strategy to bolster NSW’s finances. The government launched the sale process for the remaining 49% stake in the project last November, has now netted $20.4B from the sale of the entire project. Proceeds from the sale will be invested in the NSW Generation Fund and used to retire debt. TRAVEL: A majestic global dining palette: 49

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As region experiences massive growth  OUTLOOK | DALLAS SHERRINGHAM ORTH Parramatta units are still a popular choice amongst real estate investors in 2021 according to a survey of the top 50 postcodes in NSW. The suburb came in 36th in the top 50 ranked areas with investment unit values in the 2151 postcode growing by 72.2% during the past decade. A total of 135 investment units have sold in 2021. The 2151 postcode stretches from the Parramatta River through Northmead all the way to North Rocks Shopping Centre. Nearby Blacktown local government area was rated the best region for investors buying houses and units in the Greater Sydney Region. The survey by a leading real estate internet sales site placed the houses in the Blacktown LGA top of the tree in a study of the 50 most popular investment property regions. In 2021, a total of 482 investment houses have sold in the 2148 postcode representing a 10-year growth rate in median house prices of 109%. The rental yield was 2.9% this year and the rental demand annual growth averaged 3.3% over the 10 year period. The Kellyville region covering the 2158 postcode was fourth on the list with 413 investment houses purchased, representing an annual growth rate over the 10-year period of 111.4%. Penrith and Liverpool were close behind placing sixth and seventh in the number of sales. In Penrith, units were the most popular type of investor property with 333 sold this year, representing a growth rate of 94.3%. Liverpool units were the most popular investment properties in the 2170 postcode area with a 65% increase over the period and 302 sales this year. Blacktown units also featured in the top 10 list of suburbs attracting investors with 250 sales in 2021, a 10 year increase of 79.5%.

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AN you imagine cars flying above the Parramatta CBD? Parramatta Chamber of Commerce president Luke Magee can certainly see it as a possibility after the Parramatta Times discussed a report from University of NSW suggesting the concept was not far away. “I hope it can be something we can look forward to in the future. It would be good for Parramatta, with its lack of parking,” Mr Magee said. “These flying cars could work like the proposed driverless cars where you park them outside the city and they come to pick you up." More page ͢2.

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Riverstone 239 house sales, Harrington Park 235, Cranebrook 225 and St Clair 231 were all in the top 15 and rose in value between 101% and 105% over the decade. Leading real estate agent John McGrath said:” We’ve never had a year quite like this one’. “Investor activity has been increasing every month since the start of 2021, while first home buying began declining in February and continued to do so for three consecutive months,” Mr McGrath said in the Real Estate Conversation.

This is great news “In January, investor loans represented 23% of the total loans market - a record low. They have since gone up to 28%. This is below the long-term average since 2002 of 36%. “Conversely, first home buyer loans in January represented 25% of the market and this has now gone down to 21%. This is still above the long-term average of 16%, so activity might be dropping off a bit but it still remains high. “This is great news for sellers of sub$1.5m houses and units. Any lost demand from first home buyers is being more than offset by new activity from investors and this will keep prices growing for now.” Mr McGrath said this was important because the unit market was most at risk of feeling the effects of negative population growth if demand from local first home buyers and investors ran out before the international border opens. He said was expected by the Federal Government in mid-2022. “Although the COVID boom has been going since last year, investors are only now getting in on the action. They’ve sat on the sidelines mainly due to the rental moratoriums and uncertainty. No one wants to make big financial decisions when their job might be at risk.“

“However, the general economic outlook for the country is much better now, despite what is happening in Sydney with the Delta variant now. Most investors now know whether they have job security or not, so the path has been cleared to invest if they can.

“The investment landscape looks great,” he said. Australian home values lifted 12.4% across the combined capital cities in FY21, and a remarkable 17.7% across the combined regions. The average national weekly rent went

up 6.6% in FY21 according to CoreLogic, which was the fastest pace since 2009. Growth was best in the regions at 11.3% vs 5% in the capitals. Sources: McGrath RE report, realestate.com.au

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Glenhaven Skincare

Fashion

Rockwear

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The Hills & Co Boutique - Rouse Hill Town Centre

Beauty Services

Rachel’s Beauty Rooms

Fashion

Williams The Shoeman - Grove Square - The Hills

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Candle Boutique

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Hyped Beauty and Co

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Sussan - Winston Hills Mall

Cafe

XPRESS Cafe

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Millers Fashion Club - Castle Towers

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The Bean Hub & Co

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NoniB - Winston Hills

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Cosmo Coﬀee

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Cuiuli - Grove Square - The Hills

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Kopi N Teh

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Suzanne Grae - Baulkham Hills

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Benzin Cafe

Fashion

Williams the Shoemen - Winston Hills Mall

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Litt & Co

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Uncommon Collective Store - Castle Towers

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Belinda Nadwie

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Cafe Sasanqua

Fashion

Cotton On Kids - Winston Hills Mall

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Kaisercraft - Grove Square - The Hills

Cafe

XS Espresso - North Kellyville

Fashion

Rockmans - Castle Towers

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Habitania - Rouse Hill Town Centre

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Charlie Lovett - Grove Square - The Hills

Fashion

2XU Castle Towers

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Mexis Takeaway

Fashion

Lowes Menswear - Rouse Hill Town Centre

Automotive Services

Mal Cutler Smash Repairs

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Chef’s Cafe

Fashion

Kookai - Castle Towers

Automotive Services

Loyalty Road Automotive

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The Burrow Cherrybrook

Fashion

Betts - Castle Towers

Automotive Services

Monarch Mechanical Services

Cafe

Caﬀe Cherry Beans - Kellyville

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Bella Beaumont Pizzeria

Automotive Services

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Why diversity matters in FBs  RICHARD COOPER HEN it comes to a family business’ long-term sustainability, diversity is important, according to KPMG’s 2021 Australia Family Business Survey Transition, Diversity and Entrepreneurship. The complexity of the family business system places a great strain on the leaders of those businesses. It requires an understanding of a whole range of issues and concerns, where what’s right for the business needs to be continually balanced against what’s right for the family. This is where the benefit of diversity at the leadership level and across the business plays a key role in helping to sustain longterm success. Diversity, which seeks to be inclusive, captures the intrinsic characteristics of differing gender, generational and cultural

beliefs. Diversity in family business can offer a greater pool of talent for leadership roles and improve decision-making quality due to the different perspectives offered. Diversity, and the different perspectives it offers, is important to acknowledge and harness in the process of leadership transition. Being open to the ideas of family members that are in position to take over leadership at the early stages of the process is vital to enabling a smooth transition.

Need to seek out views and opinions Being willing to listen to the advice of others that have gone through their own process of transition is infinitely valuable as many who have appointed independent directors to their board would attest. However, realising the benefits of diversity requires more than simply having someone different to you on the board – it

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means actively seeking out their views and opinions. Having an independent Board of Directors is a good thing but if all that happens is ‘passive’ agreement with “whatever they said”, then the benefit of bringing together people with different experience, backgrounds and beliefs can be lost. Through discussions with other family businesses, we uncovered a number of ways you can ensure diverse views are properly heard and encouraged. Many created forums designed to allow people to share perspectives such as family councils, family advisory boards and next generation sub-committees. Several were also taking active steps to ensure that the blockages to participation were removed by, for example, introducing flexible work arrangements for young parents and other care givers. Others were purposefully bringing in new skills and expertise, either through

What is diversitty? Diversity, which seeks to be inclusive, captures the intrinsic characteristics ofdiffering gender, generational and cultural beliefs. recruitment or education, where the family had identified those skills would be needed at some point in the future. Diversity of thought and opinion is critical to building a sustainable business. A family business would be leaving ‘money on the table’ if it chose to ignore the experience and skills of the family as a whole, not just those who may be most eligible by virtue of age or gender. First published on KPMG.com.au by Richard Cooper, Associate Director, Enterprise, KPMG Australia.

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How to achieve control over the outcomes  AGNES VACCA LANNING for a future outside of work is something we’ll all need to do eventually, but the binary concept of moving from employed to retired is not as simple or straightforward for business owners. Complicated by a number of factors, some financial, but many, emotional and social, a business owner leaves not just a role but a way of life, and many will need to separate their identity from the business they’ve built to make room for a transition. There is much at stake through the process of transitioning leadership, including the value created from years of hard work and the future of stakeholders integral to the business’ success – your family, employees and customers. But less than 47 percent of family businesses have turned their mind to planning for a transition. Primarily, many feel that they are not ready for retirement – there is no legislated or normalised age at which an entrepreneur should step aside. However, that’s the not the only reason family businesses fall behind in planning succession. Others include: • A need to be able to feel secure in their own, and their family’s future • A sense of losing control and not being able to manage their own destiny • Dealing with unfinished business. Managing these feelings takes time, and many fail to develop the mindset necessary for the transition to occur. In order to secure the future of their business, owners need to deal with and react to change, and pivot accordingly – skills that are critical to entrepreneurship.

For business owners to best anticipate change and plan for transition, they should consider: 1. Being an active participant. Treat change and transition not as something that happens to you but something that you can own and control. Being able to remain the key decision maker in the manner and means by which your own transition occurs increases confidence in the transition process. 2. Becoming a gardener. At some point, what you’ve created has grown into something with its own life. How can you nurture new growth? 3. Becoming a great coach. Accept that all players have to retire some

time and many become better coaches than players. Experience accumulates with age, converting that experience to knowledge empowers family business leaders to become great coaches. 4. Helping explain ‘why’. Assist in instilling a purpose for the organisation and, by implication, help future generations to carry on your legacy. Successful businesses run smoothly – everyone knows what the business does and how it does it. Family businesses that last for generations also know the why and being around to help emphasise what that means can be integral to future success.

5. Being available but not visible. At some point, you need to have the presence to not be present. Any transition will inevitably have new people playing senior roles, and you’ll need to work out how to be there without being seen. Your successors will benefit in the confidence knowing you have moved on, yet are still around if needed. By deliberately thinking about your, and your business’ future now, you can take the first steps towards transition. Change might not be easy but being the change is easier than being changed. First published on KPMG.com.au by Agnes Vacca, Partner, Geographical Lead – WA, Enterprise, KPMG Australia.

Fall in employment accelerates as lockdowns continue  JODIE PATRON HE unemployment rate continues to fall, now sitting at 4.5% seasonally adjusted, the lowest since November 2008. But this headline disguises the true story, which is a fall in employment of 146,000 people. The problem is that people are exiting the labour market – 170,000 of them during August in the ABS labour force figures released today. That is, they are no longer employed or seeking work. As well as a falling participation rate, underemployment remains a real problem. This rose in August, meaning that many of those remaining in the labour force are not working as much as they would like. Another worrying issue is that the premise of JobKeeper was to keep employees connected with their workplace so that when the recovery came it would be relatively seamless, allowing a quick regeneration of business activity. The concern now must be that – given the falling workplace participation rates we are seeing, and the length of time lock-

downs are taking – whether that connection has been permanently damaged and will it hinder the recovery. The eastern states’ ongoing lockdowns are the key to both participation rate and underemployment. The July figures gave us a taste of the start of the NSW lockdown, but today’s data reflects the full extent of the problem in NSW and the new lockdowns in Victoria, ACT and Queensland. In NSW, the first two weeks in August alone saw another 173,000 reduction in employment in the state, with a similar number of people leaving the labour market. This followed the 36,000 fewer people employed in July. Queensland also saw a fall in employment of 30,000 jobs, while there was an increase in employment across Victoria (of 29,000 jobs, with the latest lockdowns yet to be fully captured in the data) and Western Australia (of 12,000 jobs). The August data shows total hours worked across Australia fell by 3.7 percent or 66 million hours, seasonally adjusted. NSW hours fell by 34.9 million – bringing hours worked in the state to below its April 2020 low.

Victoria saw a fall in its monthly hours worked of 16 million, reflecting the start of its latest lockdowns, while Queensland’s fell by 19 million hours. There were some modest increases in hours worked in South Australia and Western Australia. Across the nation, the underemployment rate has increased again by 1.0 percentage point to 9.3%, albeit still below the highs observed between April and October last year. Of this, NSW, Victoria, QLD and the ACT all saw increases of between 0.7 and 1.0 percentage points in their underemployment rates. Over August, more than 1.8 million people indicated that they worked fewer hours than usual as a result of ‘No work, not enough work available, stood down’, or for other reasons not related to leave, standard arrangements, or bad weather. 760,000 of these were in NSW, 550,000 in Victoria and 360,000 in Queensland. It is clear that lockdowns have a significant impact on the labour market. Until the economy can more fully open, employment, participation in the labour market and underemployment figures will

continue to record ups and downs across all the states and territories.

Overall summary • There were 146,000 fewer people employed across Australia. Lockdowns are a key driver of this fall, with NSW and ACT the only state/territories to have fewer people employed currently compared to pre-pandemic March 2020. • For those still in the labour force, there was a significant reduction in hours worked, with 1.3 million people reported as underemployed, or 9.3 percent of the labour force. • Across the nation, there were 77,000 fewer males employed and 69,000 fewer females employed, indicating a more even impact this month compared to the initial lockdown figures in July. First published on KPMG Newsroom by Jodie Patron, Senior Economist, KPMG Australia on 16 September, 2021

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Broader capabilities and AWD headline Hyundai’s iMax replacement  HYUNDAI | MATT BROGAN YUNDAI Motor Company Australia (HMCA) says it is targeting a 22 per cent share of the sub-$60,000 people mover segment with its just-launched Staria, however that figure is still well behind 56 per cent stranglehold of the Kia Carnival. The modest goal is reflective of the 14-year-old and now defunct iMax’s peak sales performance in 2014 with the brand hoping to emulate the figures with its new model while pinching sales away from SUVs. Speaking to media at the local launch of the Staria, HMCA product general manager Andrew Tuitahi said the new model was designed to improve on the iMax “in two key areas” on account of it riding on the same N3 platform as the Santa Fe large SUV. “The first was space and practicality, and we see that improved dramatically with the platform relation to the Santa Fe,” he said. “The other is drivability; bringing the ride and handling characteristics of our people-mover in line with current customer expectations. “We think the line-up gives us a unique offering in the market and a great opportunity for cross-shopping against SUVs.” The eight-seat model is priced from $48,500 (plus on-road costs) and is already available in dealerships in three different grades, each with the option of petrol or diesel power, however the latter is paired exclusively to the Hyundai Group’s HTRAC all-wheel drive system. As previously reported by GoAuto, the powerplants in question are a 200kW/331Nm 3.5-litre V6 and a 130kW/420Nm 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel, both of which are paired to a shift-by-wire eight-speed automatic transmission. Combined cycle fuel economy is listed at 10.5L/100km for the petrol and 8.2L/100km for the diesel, with CO2 emissions of 239g/km and 218g/km respectively. Braked towing capacity for either driveline is listed at 2500kg, 500kg more than the Kia Carnival and now on par with the Volkswagen Multivan. Longer, wider, and taller than the Carnival, the Staria measures 5252mm in length (+98mm), 1997mm wide (+2mm), and 1990mm tall (+15mm) with a 3273mm wheelbase, giving it 183mm more space between the axles than the segment dominating Kia. Cargo space extends from 831-1303 litres (VDA) depending on the seating configuration utilised. “The all-new Staria is a head-turning eight-seat people-mover alternative to our SUV favourites, Santa Fe and Palisade, with all the safety, comfort, and conve-

nience technology our customers expect in a modern passenger vehicle,” said HMCA CEO Jun Heo. The Staria is the first model to debut Hyundai’s single-curve silhouette, a design which will carry over to its upcoming Staria Load – the replacement for the mid-sized iLoad van – which is due to touchdown locally within the next four to six weeks. HMCA says the Staria’s styling is a “sleek and clean minimalist style which opens with a futuristic front treatment headlined by a wide, body-coloured radiator grille with low-set LED headlights at either side, with a horizontal LED strip above comprising a centre positioning lamp and DRLs”.

More convenience features The frontal styling of the 2022 Hyundai Staria is undoubtedly the people-mover’s strongest, and perhaps most divisive talking point. The theme continues across deep panoramic side glass, automatic sliding doors, and subtly flared arches over 18-inch alloy wheels with the broad, minimalist profile of the vehicle providing a “stable, sporty stance”. At the rear, the Staria’s top-hinged automatic tailgate is identified by a large single pane of glass atop an integrated ‘STARIA’ logo and flanked by vertical ‘parometric’ LED combination tail-lights. An integrated spoiler includes a high-mount stop-light and wiper/washer. Hyundai’s inside-out design philosophy focussed on extracting as much space from

the new Staria as possible. As such, the vehicle’s interior features over a metre of legroom across each of its three rows and enough interior space for children to stand upright. Considerable thought has also been given to entry and egress with the second row of seats sliding and tilting automatically to provide access to the third row. Currently, the Staria is available only in eight-seat format with ADR limitations prohibiting the sale of nine and eleven-seat variants. HMCA says it is “exploring other seating configuration options”, including a higher-grade seven-seat model with second-row Captain’s chairs. The dashboard includes dual 10.25inch displays – one for the infotainment array and the other for the instrument panel. Leather upholstery is available on Highlander variants, as well as a Qi wireless smartphone charger, five USB charging points and 16 cupholders. Further convenience features include a smart key with push-button door opening/ closing and remote engine start, a blind spot view, surround view, and a rear passenger view monitor. HMCA product planning coordinator Simon Bartnik said the Staria is part of the brands plan to release 18 new models by the end of 2022 and “aims to be the safest people-mover on the market”. “The all-new Staria replaces the oldest model in our line-up and is the latest in a series of new and upgraded models Hyundai has released locally this year,” he said.

Despite the big safety aspiration, the Staria does not feature child-seat anchor points in the third row, however it does include top-tether and ISOFIX anchors in the second row. It is yet to be tested by EuroNCAP or ANCAP, but the related Santa Fe received a five-star safety rating. Nevertheless, the Staria features seven airbags – including curtain airbags across all three seating rows – blind-spot, lane keeping, and lane-following assistants, auto high-beam, autonomous emergency braking with multi-collision brake, driver attention monitoring, safe exit earning, rear cross-traffic assist and a 360-degree camera. Higher grade models add safe exit assistance and a 3D surround-view camera. The Hyundai Staria is backed by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing intervals are set at 12 months or 15,000km (whichever comes first) with the first five services priced at $360. HMCA says it expects Staria sales to favour the all-wheel-drive diesel variants over the two-wheel-drive petrols (55:45 per cent), with the base trim anticipated to be the bulk seller and account for around 40 per cent of sales.

2022 Hyundai Staria pricing* Staria 3.5 (a) $48,500 Staria 2.2 (a) $51,500 Elite 3.5 (a) $56,500 Elite 2.2 (a) $59,500 Highlander 3.5 (a) $63,500 Highlander 2.2 (a) $66,500 *Excludes on-road costs

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Toyota Australia not ruling out RHD Tundra as 2022 model gets hybrid, twin-turbo V6  TOYOTA | HAITHAM RAZAGUI AND MATT BROGAN HE axe has fallen on Toyota’s V8-powered Tundra as the Japanese marque unveils full details of its latest fullsize pick-up truck for the North American market, providing clues to what the new LandCruiser 300’s future hybrid driveline might look like. Increasing popularity of outsized utes in Australia and under-the-skin similarities to the new LandCruiser could also make the 2022 Tundra the most likely yet to get the green light for official imports – especially given the precedent set by factory-backed right-hand drive conversions of Ram and Chevrolet models. “Toyota Australia has seen the popularity of the full-size pick-up segment in Australia grow in the past few years and it is a segment that has been of interest to us and to our customers,” a Toyota Australia spokesperson told GoAuto. “There are currently no plans for the new model Tundra to be produced in right-hand drive from the factory. However, this is something that we will continue to study.” Toyota’s first all-new full-size pick-up in 15 years marks an end to the long-serving 5.7-litre UR series V8, instead powered by a new iForce 3.5-litre twin-turbo V6 petrol engine, as found in the 300 Series LandCruiser. The 24-valve engine develops 290kW/649Nm in the Tundra, or 352kW/790Nm in hybridised iForce Max models. Both engines are paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission with Tow/Haul mode but performance figures, range details, fuel economy numbers and pricing are yet to be announced. Where non-hybrid models benefit from a large storage area beneath the rear seats, hybrid versions of the Tundra use the space to house a proven 288-volt nickel metal hydride (NiMH) battery pack, rather than newer lithium-ion technology. This ties in with comments made by LandCruiser chief engineer Sadayoshi Koyari in an interview with GoAuto at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, where he said for the legendary off-roader to gain hybrid drive it would “need a technology which is really reliable even in the hardest environmental conditions”. “If we will have one day a technology – hybrid technology or whatever – which is reliable enough that we can say, ‘OK we will implement that into a LandCruiser,’ I would not say no.” The new Tundra shares much of its new GA-F platform with the recently released 300 Series LandCruiser, which is based on a body-on-frame version of Toyota’s TNGA (Toyota New Generation Architecture) and will be sold in Australia with a 230kW/687Nm 3.3-litre V6 turbo-diesel. Although the Tundra is not currently offered with a diesel option, the shared petrol engines and architectural similarities mean the LandCruiser could be made available with version of the Tundra’s new petrol-electric hybrid driveline. The GA-F platform is also understood to underpin the next-generation Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV, due in the United States by 2023 and tipped to arrive in both rear and four-wheel drive configurations. Offered in three body styles and with a choice of three tray lengths, the new Tundra range offers up to 2470mm of bed length. Payload is listed at just 879kg – less than the HiLux dual-cab sold locally – or 11 per cent more than the previous Tundra. The tray bed is formed of a lightweight sheet compound material supported by aluminium bracing as premiered on the smaller Toyota Tacoma. Maximum braked towing capacity is listed at 5443kg or 17.6 per cent more than the outgoing model. The new Tundra is suspended by all-coil suspension with twin-tube dampers standard across the range. TRD Pro variants use Fox brand dampers like those found under the Aussie Ranger Raptor and feature a body lift of 28mm. Technology upgrades include a massive 14-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as standard, along with “Hey Toyota” voice prompts for navigation, audio and selected other features. Road sign recognition, a 360-degree camera and automatic tailgate that can be opened and closed from the key fob or a switch on the taillight are also new. High-end variants also receive a 12.3-inch TFT digital instrument cluster and integrated frontal light bar. Alloy bash plates, air suspension, a panoramic roof, and Wi-Fi connectivity are also available within the range.

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FILMS with Jacob Richardson

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Pig – 5 Stars A surprisingly calm turn from Nic Cage anchors this affecting drama of one man and his truffle pig. OB (Nicolas Cage) is a truffle hunter in a Oregonian forested area. Rob is reclusive, and in fact only keeps his truffle pig as company. His only visitor is Amir (Alex Wolff ), a young truffle dealer who is trying to make a name for himself in the industry and break out of his father, Darius’ (Adam Arkin) shadow. Things go wrong however when Rob is attacked in his hut one night, and his pig is stolen. Enlisting the help of Amir, he heads into the city on the trail of his lost pig. In the process, this former famed and lauded chef has to confront the grief of his past, and the grief of those around him. Directed by Michael Sarnoski, who was also part of the writing team, PIG is a beautiful surprise of a film.

A lot of the DNA of this, particularly the trailer, has a sort of lower budget John Wick feel to it–you’d be forgiven for thinking this is a revenge thriller, with a pig the loss rather than a dog or a wife. But that isn’t what this film is at all. While Rob searches for his lost pig, and there is a brief spurt of violence when the pig is taken, for the most part this is a beautiful, entrancing and introspective film. Cage turns in a truly phenomenal performance. He is weary, emotional, kind, engaging and angry, all at once. Physically, his costuming is dirty, ragged and blood covered, but his movements are so slow and deliberate, and his emotionality so placid and thoughtful, that the whole performance feels off-kilter, transformative and engaging.

He’s matched by a somewhat manic, self-conscious performance from Wolff as a young man so insecure in himself, and with such a desperate need to prove himself. The fact that almost every character here is dealing with grief in some way, shape or form–whether it’s the death of a loved one, the long hospitalisation of a parent, the loss of a pig or the fading of a dream–gives the film, and the acting talent, a lot to work with from an emotional landscape perspective, and it turns the narrative of this film into something more important and ethereal. Visually, the film is stunningly shot. The cinematography, on such a low budget, is a triumph, and creates mystical worlds out of dense forests and underground hotels alike. It’s a dark film, but the mood

never overtakes the story. In the end, PIG is a triumph not in spite of the disparate and challenging elements that embody it’s make up, but because of it. This film probably wouldn’t work as well if it wasn’t made with such a low budget, and if it didn’t have Nicolas Cage in it, and all the preconceptions that his presence forms in viewers before they watch the film. Nevertheless, Sarnoski has created a truly enjoyable and uplifting piece, that deserves to be seen by the widest possible audience. Reviews by Jacob Richardson Creative Director | Film Focus www.filmfocusau.com

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Ride The Eagle – 3 Stars A meditative comedy, with a huge but largely misspent cast, nevertheless offers an entertaining reprieve from the day-to-day. EIF (Jake Johnson) is a going-nowhere musician, playing bongos in a band composed of people 20 years younger than him, and living in a small studio cabin set up on another man’s land. When his mother, Honey (Susan Sarandon), dies, Leif discovers that she has left him the cabin they used to live in; but conditionally. To get the cabin, Leif has to complete a list of tasks she has set out for him. Travelling to the cabin, he has to set about learning the lessons his mother never got the chance to teach him, from rekindling old romances, to learning to ‘be the predator’ and focus on his own love of music. Jake Johnson picks really interesting films when he isn’t swanning around as mainstream comedic sidekicks. Some of his work in lower budget flicks is tremendous, and here too we get to see a softer, more nuanced and dramatic performance from the man. That being said, the film is still very funny, and Johnson’s work stands out as the

most comically mature and engaging by far. Some of the other characters and actors don’t fare quite as well. While Sarandon is quite touching in her role, JK Simmons is saddled with some truly cringeworthy dialogue disguised as humor but too crass when compared with the rest of the piece.

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Intriguingly, the structure of the film lends itself to a presumably very covid-safe production. All of these characters largely only interact via video, over phones or from afar without. Most of the shots are oneshots, with Sarandon and D’Arcy Carden in particular very evidently not working on the same sets as Johnson.

Simmons plays a longer role throughout the piece, but with early appearances shrouded and likely a stunt-double, it seems more like Johnson’s show throughout. And honestly that’s not a bad thing. Visually, Ride The Eagle is set in some stunning wilderness, and the big panoramas are played to great effect. So too are some of the little moments, like the fishing scene where Leif tries to prove his manliness by catching a fish with his bare hands. It’s nothing new or shocking, but it certainly provides a welcome, almost nonchalant sort of wild, back to the Earth mentality to the piece that complements the overarching narrative conclusion. Ride The Eagle, as a film, under-utilises some of its name brand talent, but fundamentally hits on a winner with a calm, endearing story about loss, regret and enjoying the simple moments in life. Reviews by Jacob Richardson Creative Director | Film Focus www.filmfocusau.com

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Blessed with spectacular beaches Fit for former PM

 MOLLYMOOK | SANDIP HOR DGING the Pacific Ocean, the coastal strip winding southwards from Sydney almost down to the Victorian border is generally referred to as the South Coast of NSW and is blessed with spectacular beaches and expansive national parks. This makes it an ideal destination for a fun-filled vacation with plenty of things to do from playing in the sun, sea and surf to bushwalking, rock climbing, wildlife spotting and kayaking on the tranquil waters of a pristine lake. Or, you can just do nothing other than to relax and enjoy the top food and wine experiences the region has to offer. Bordered by the mountains, coastal plains and countless beaches, Shoalhaven area in South Coast is a popular retreat for Sydneysiders and Canberra residents being within easy driving distances from both the urban nests. The area’s pleasant climate has always been a lure. It is comfortable throughout the year with clement sea breezes to cool in summer while clean air for lengthy saunters in winter. With a population of just a few thousand, the tiny seaside hamlet of Mollymook is a star of Shoalhaven. It is located only minutes from the harbor port of Ulladulla and historic rural Milton. These three expanses match each other with their specialities and ambience. The surrounding boroughs offer lavishness of nature’s delights with spectacular scenery, woody mountains and myriad captivating waterways. Lake Conjola, an aquatic haven for fishing, kayaking, water skiing and wakeboarding is pretty close.

Former Prime Minister John Howard used to visit this serene destination regularly to relax and recharge batteries. Another key attraction of the area is the widespread presence of kangaroos. They can be seen jumping around in the neighbouring valleys and forested areas and some of them don’t mind posing for a selfie with the visitors Tourism has been badly hit in this region, earlier due to the shattering bushfires and since March this year because of the COVID19 lockdown and restrictions. They have eased a little bit now allowing travel within the state with cautions. The damaging extent of the bushfires is testified by thousands of burnt-down trees in the surrounding national parks.

Overcoming problems By the time when the bushfire recovery plans started activating, suddenly the flaming issues from the corona virus pandemic forced the tourism industry into a stage of induced coma. The situation has started improving marginally with some NSW dwellers traveling in and around the region. Local businesses are warmly welcoming whoever can make it there, as it not only reignites their economy in a humble way but also gives them hope to survive.

Fact File Great for surfing Mollymook is best known for its excellent surf beach of sweeping clean sands and clear waters with plenty of space for surfers, sunbathers and fishing enthusiasts. While engaging with the sandy patch remains its main drawcard, there are many

other things to do in Mollymook from playing golf at the sea edged greenery and whale watching during winter months from the high grounds of Ulladulla lighthouse through to enjoying luxury seafront accommodation and great food and wine at the local eateries.

Getting There: It’s easy to reach Mollymook by road, a three-hour drive from Sydney (225km) and two and half hours from Canberra (200km) Stay: Plenty of staying options throughout the region from luxury resorts and hotels to backpacker hostels and Airbnb accommodations. More info: www.visitnsw.com

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A majestic global dining palette  BLUE MOUNTAINS | ELLEN HILL AUCY tales, exotic opulence and the odd celebrity demise. The Hydro Majestic Hotel in the Blue Mountains sits alongside the Hotel Ritz Paris, Raffles Singapore and Claridge’s London as legendary havens of mischief and luxury With staff from around the world welcoming waves of international tourists in a distinctly Australian location, the Hydro Majestic also represents the modern face and cuisine of Australia – as it has for more than a century. The status of the original Blue Mountains party palace as the grandest of the grand hotel in the region was restored when current owner Escarpment Group unveiled its $35M refurbishment in 2014. The spectacular Casino Lobby was stripped back to show off that stupendous dome prefabricated in Chicago and imported by original Hydro Majestic owner, department store doyenne Mark Foy. The Wintergarden Restaurant where one takes high tea (traditional or Eastern) is bedecked in understated gold and white elegance with enormous windows giving a breathtaking view over the Megalong Valley. There’s the Majestic Ballroom with its beautiful vaulted ceiling, the revamped Boiler House Café in the old pump house and the sophistication of black and chrome in the Belgravia accommodation lounge. But the best way to appreciate the full magnificence of the Hydro Majestic, the building, the history and the gob-smackingly gorgeous location on the edge of the escarpment, is to stroll along the (in)famous Cat’s Alley hallway, cocktail in hand, and watch the sunset over the Megalong Valley. The golden tendrils seep down the blood red walls, lighting up the peacock feathers and richly furbished lounges, and bring the original artworks of blood sports to life. Foy, was a visionary, an ambitious and remarkable one, creating the hotel on a mountain top against all odds. Soon the fortunate, the famous, the fabulous, even the infamous, flocked to the Hydro Majestic from around the globe. With regular festivals and events including the Roaring 20s Festival in February, Escarpment Group has returned the flounce to the old girl’s skirt so the Hydro Majestic is once again the most flamboyant showgirl of Australia’s first tourist destination. The latest event was a seven-course degustation featuring traditional dishes from global locations infused with local flavours served by staff from around the world, heralds a modern era of theatrical dining for

A gastronomic event Mark Foy’s “Palace in the wilderness’’ Dishes such as Creole-style braised short rib, southern grits, collard greens and corn tamarillo salsa obviously originated from distant shores. However, the ingredients were sourced from a 100-mile radius around the hotel. Rounding off the gastronomic event with lamingtons was the shared food link to Australia. It could be said that the Hydro Majestic represents the modern face and cuisine of Australia – as it has for more than a century. Escarpment Group general manager Ralf Bruegger said: “The Hydro Majestic has always embraced cultural diversity, not because its first owner Mark Foy was politically correct but because he genuinely loved people of all races, their culture, art and food – just as we do today. With the means to satisfy his every whim, the well-travelled Foy had the famous hotel dome pre-fabricated in Chicago and shipped to Australia. Dr George Baur of the Shoeneck health spa in Switzerland was hired to devise and supervise a program of diets and weird and wonderful treatments.

Turkish coffee at the Hydro Majestic was served by Turkish waiters, Chinese tea by Chinese waiters. Louie (Charlie) Goh Mong was just one of many Chinese migrants who reverted to their traditional skills post-Bathurst gold rush era around the turn of the 20th century and worked as butlers, cooks, nannies, maids and produce suppliers to inns, guesthouses, and manor houses across the Blue Mountains during that time. Charlie worked as a cook at Foy’s Sydney home and managed the mayhem at the Hydro Majestic for 35 years. Today, staff from 16 language groups work at the Hydro Majestic including English, French, Canadian, Russian, Chinese (all dialects), Portuguese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Italian, Indonesian, Thai and more. “People visit the Hydro Majestic from all over the world and we must understand and accommodate their cultural needs,’’ Mr Bruegger said. Go to www.hydromajestic.com.au or phone (02) 4782 6885 for bookings and more information about the Hydro Majestic Hotel.

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FITNESS with Adam Simpson

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Make small changes for big results  ADAM SIMPSON F you have read my articles in the past, you would know that I am big on trying to develop healthy habits. Creating healthy habits is what I believe is the key to getting in the best shape of your life and staying that way. But where should you start? I think a great place to start, is to first be honest with yourself. Pick one to two exercise/eating habits that you currently have that you know you could improve on. Below are some examples of habits I have seen over the years: • Drinking too many calories – whether that be alcohol, soft drink, highly processed juices etc. • Eating dessert and ‘treat’ type foods more often than you should • Not eating enough fruits and vegetables. • Not eating enough protein. • Eating take away foods too often. • Being inconsistent with your exercise. Note: There is nothing wrong with drinking alcohol or soft drinks, having dessert or eating take away food. The main issue is that people do this too often which leads to an over consumption of calories, causing a weight gain. If you can pick one or two things from the list above or maybe you have something more relevant to yourself. Keep things simple and just change those one to two habits for the next 28 days. Be super consistent and it shouldn’t be too long until you find it truly easy to stick to your new plan. Often the best weight loss plans are the simplest, if things are simple it’s much

easier to stick to it. If you can keep at it for a long enough period of time, I guarantee you that you will get a result. Once you have formed these new habits, you can look to work on something else. Often, I see people think they need to completely overhaul their life or follow a strict diet to get weight loss results. However, I don’t think this is a great long-term strategy.

If you are making too many sacrifices or your eating regime becomes too strict. You are going to be very unlikely to be able to continue to do this forever. I have seen this all too often, once people stop their ‘new diet’ it is easy to slip back into old habits and regain any weight that may have been lost. Skip that hassle and just start working on your daily habits now, make small changes that you can stick to long term. As always, my message is the same. • Exercise more days than you don’t.

• Try to include fruit and vegetables with most meals. • Limit the ‘treat’ type foods you eat, but never cut them out. • Eat a high-quality protein source with each meal. • Drink mostly water, but enjoy yourself when you want to. Adam Simpson is lead trainer and founder at Repetitions Group fitness and Personal Training. Visit: www.repetitionspt.com.au

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DOWN 1. Opulent 2. Grounds 3. Exalted happiness 4. Created a lap 5. Future ferns 6. Pergola 7. Saber handle 8. Bud in Burgundy 9. Shopkeeper 10. With skill 11. Celebrity’s concern 12. Not as timely 13. A couple of big joints 19. Languishes 21. One of a trident trio 24. Compost heap discard 25. Connective tissue 26. Ball point pen inventor 27. In a moment 28. Was optimistic 30. Sweet or hard beverage 31. Most flawed 32. Cause of some scars 33. Lipstick hues 35. Family tree entry 36. Metal deposit 38. Prop up 39. Color for the tickled 40. Files litigation 41. Hurting the most 42. Flavorsome 43. Trial associate? 44. Close pal 45. Agrippina, to Nero 47. Form of pachisi 49. Injure badly 50. Cat in boots 52. Astaire specialty 53. Bucolic cry

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Fairer go for SMEs VS the ATO

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 DALLAS SHERRINGHAM FTEN it can be a case of ‘them versus me’ when taking on the ATO in a dispute over your tax – and it can be overwhelming and downright unfair. Well, new rules are being introduced to ensure small businesses in dispute with ATO get a fairer go. The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman (ASBFEO) Bruce Billson said small businesses in dispute with the ATO would get the fairer go, under new rules proposed by the Australian Government. Mr Billson welcomed the announcement, giving the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) greater powers to pause or change debt recovery actions applying to a small business in dispute with the ATO. “Small businesses disputing an ATO debt in the AAT will get a fairer go by stopping the ATO from relentlessly pushing on with debt recovery actions against a small business, while the case is being heard,” Mr Billson says.

“I commend the government which has acted quickly to implement a key recommendation in our recently released report. “It is a tax system that works for small business which will allow them to pause ATO debt recovery actions until their case is resolved by the AAT.

Debt recovery action “Currently, small businesses are only able to pause or modify ATO debt recovery actions through the court system. This can be prohibitively expensive and time consuming for a small business. “Under the proposed changes, small businesses can save thousands of dollars in legal fees, not to mention up to two months waiting for a ruling. “In line with the recommendations in our report, the AAT will be able to pause or modify any ATO debt recovery actions, such as garnishee notices, interest charges and other penalties until the dispute is resolved by the AAT. “It means that rather than spending time and money fighting in court, small

business owners can get on with what they do best – running and growing their business. “These proposed changes follow the ATO’s decision to turn its small business independent review service into a permanent offering,” Mr Billson said. “ASBFEO’s tax concierge service and ongoing advocacy work has led to substantial tax administration improvements for SMEs, with leadership from ATO Deputy Commissioner Small Business Deborah Jenkins and government support. “Collectively, these changes align with ASBFEO’s vision of a tax system that works for the small business sector, so businesses can achieve greater productivity, return to profitability and grow employment.” The new powers for the AAT will be available following introduction of the legislation. Small businesses engaged in a tax dispute are encouraged to contact ASBFEO for assistance on 1300 650 460 or email info@asbfeo.gov.au .

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Change: here’s how to manage it • Supplier Agreements • Website Terms & Conditions, that include a Privacy Policy • Terms & Conditions of Supply • Guarantees • Licence Agreements • Employment Contracts • Subcontractor Agreement • Estate Planning.

 STRATGEY | KATHERINE HAWES HROUGHOUT the life of your business, things change. You change; your assets change; your business changes; the law will definitely change. We are here to help you navigate those changes. At Digital Age Lawyers we work across a comprehensive range of businesses and industries, applying our 20+ years of commercial law experience to the issues that arise for you. We commence our working relationship with you by developing a Legal Business Strategy. Whether you are a start-up business or a business that feels the need for a review, a Legal Business Strategy Session will give you a business owner’s guide to the law. Your obligations and requirements will become clear as we develop a action plan for you to protect your assets, manage risk, achieve governance and compliance.

Legal strategy session framework A legal strategy session sets your forward work program and ties it to your cashflow. This means you do not have to outlay all the cost in one lump sum, we prioritise the work. Let’s discuss some of the items we will review.

Registrations/Licenses Permits and licenses vary from state to state and territory to territory. A good first place to start is by ensuring that you have the correct licences and registrations in place for your business. This will depend on the kind of service or product you plan to sell. For example, if you are going to start a business that deals with food

Debt Recovery We know that you want to put your resources towards servicing your clients not resources being applied to chasing money. We put in place processes with terms and conditions around payments.

Intellectual Property In the Legal Strategy Session, we cover off Trademarks, Patents and Copyright.

Consumer Law consumption then you would need a food business license. There might be other permits required as well, so ensure that you do thorough research.

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Game-changing deal with Asia  MANUFACTURING | JADE HOBMAN estern Sydney manufacturing company Precision Metal Group (PMG) has signed a deal with an international client, shifting the tide on a tradition of exporting for the nation. PMG is set to manufacture two highend, 100-tonne, cement-baking autoclaves destined for Asian shores, for a big client–a rarity considering Australia’s reliance on outsourcing their manufacturing. PMG CEO Jason Elias said it has been rare for Australia to produce these pressure vessels and export them. “It has usually been manufactured in Asia, and they have been imported into Australia,” Mr Elias said. “We have been working on this for six months, to convince this client that we are the company to deal with, and we finally got it over the line.” Both autoclaves, designed to bake and finish building materials, will measure to 50 metres in length and 2.5 metres round. Once operational, they will be used to make fibre cement products like weatherboard panelling for houses, fibre cement sheeting, villaboards, cladding and compressed fibro for an Asian construction market. PMG then expect to build and export more vessels for the European market at a later stage, so it’s all go from here. Manufacturing is expected to kick off at PMG’s Western Sydney facilities mid-November, and should finish around June, next year. The firm will then export, install and commission the finished products in Asia. Steel will be purchased from Blue Scope Steel, to ensure good quality, Aussie-made

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Building a business on a budget  FINANCE | JOSEPH ESSEY AVING a financial budget is one of the fundamental building blocks of good planning and when executed well can establish a roadmap to success for growing businesses. Despite this, many businesses either do not do any budgeting or do this in an informal, reactive way which doesn’t always support the goals they are trying to achieve. While all businesses should have a budget which supports their strategy and goals, it is particularly important for growing small businesses who have limited resources and need to be specific and intentional about exactly where their money is going. In this article I will share with you my insights into creating a reliable financial budget and how to put this to good use.

It all starts with a plan Budgets are most useful when they are integrated with an organisation’s strategy so, ideally, the development of a budget should begin with the organisation’s strategic purpose. Operational plans are downstream of strategy and the structure of your budget will reflect what is required to implement these plans so it therefore makes sense that understanding your strategy will be the first step in the budgeting process. Furthermore, by setting benchmarks for how an organisation is going to achieve its goals over the short term, budgets are useful tools to gauge if an organisation is on target in meeting its operational plan and hence its strategic plan. Budgets can then be a signal to managers on whether they need to revise their

plans and possibly even the organisation’s strategy.

Cash is King Having a profitable business model means nothing if the management of your cashflow is neglected or poorly implemented. It is for this reason that I believe the cash budget is the most important financial budget. When done right a cash budget can you help you to anticipate when there will be cash shortages or any surpluses. This will enable you to make forward plans such as when to borrow or spend money (e.g., buying assets, repaying loans or even making short-term investments). This knowledge can also feedback into your decision making and may highlight a change that is needed in your operational plans or policy. For example, a profitable business that is projecting a cash deficiency may discover they need to review the credit terms they provide to customers or their policy for managing inventory.

Don’t be afraid to flex One of the difficulties in the traditional approach of establishing an annual budget is that it will lose relevance if your trading environment or plans change dramatically. Therefore, it is often useful to take a more flexible approach by having either a moving 12-month or quarterly budget or to use a combination of both. The purpose of a rolling budget is to allow managers to plan a full year ahead constantly, and not only once a year when budgets are prepared. Constant future planning is important to all organisations, but more so when organisations operate in rapidly changing environments.

Variance analysis Since they set standards and benchmarks, it is best practice to use budgets to monitor and to control the use of resources and evaluate performance. This is done by frequent and timely (usually monthly) comparison of actual results with budgeted forecasts—referred to as variance analysis. Ideally your budget targets are realistic but challenging. The purpose of variance analyses is to understand the differences between these targets and actual performance. Once these are known, the causes of the differences can be investigated, and action taken accordingly. Variances can be an early indicator on the performance of your strategy, can identify emerging trends in the business and can help to establish if and where changes need to be made. More than just a projection of your performance a well-defined budget is a

blueprint for executing your strategy and underlying operational plans. They also provide a marker for success as they help you to define what this looks like for your business. The important things to remember is that your budget should be built on the foundations or your business strategy or plan, should be realistic but challenging and should be flexible to allow you accommodate for unexpected changes in your business and the environment you are operating in. Joseph Essey is the founder and operator of Your Business Finance Manager, an Outsourced Finance and Accounts solution for growing small businesses and has over 15 years’ experience helping small to medium sized businesses to manage their financial position and achieve sustainable growth. Visit: www.ybfmanager.com

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Time to play some football Priority is to get our club back on track  MOMENTUM | BOB TURNER T has been a long few months but Thanks to communities around the state it seems we are getting close to opening back up. For community sport this cannot come quick enough to get the local players, coaches, parents, administrators and all back out in the fresh air of Spring and Summer! Unfortunately, like many sport and businesses in NSW, the lockdown was a momentum breaker for Blacktown City FC. With only five rounds of the NPL1 Competition to play, Blacktown City FC was leading the competition, building crowds and momentum, and had just drawn Central Coast Mariners to play in the final 32 round of the FFA Cup. The timing of the lockdown could not have been worse and with Football NSW cancelling the competition without declaring a winner, it took weeks for the Blacktown City FC team to absorb and come to grips with the situation. Now it looks like we are getting closer to the resumption of some kind of normal with community sport high on the agenda. The major professional codes have kept their seasons relatively intact with the help of Queensland and WA as playing venues as well as the income derived from television contracts. The rest of sport has had to sit tight and wait for restrictions to ease. That time is edging closer by the day as the NSW Government leads the way to open up the state and find ways to live with Covid. Covid and the recent lockdown have been intriguing to assess the reactions of communities and their leaders.

Turning negative into positive I must commend Blacktown Mayor Tony Bleasdale and his Councillors for the way they rallied the city that in some ways turned a negative experience into a positive and unifying one for Blacktown. Many communities followed the same pattern as residents stared down the reality that Covid was real and the only way out to some kind of normality was vaccines and testing. Wellbeing and Resilience have become the new Buzz words and community sport is a key element to achieving ‘Active Cities’.

Activity and Sport have been providing release valves for members of the community to blow off steam. Bike sales are going through the roof and walking is the new trend. At my oval I see new faces everyday and the street in front of my house is a constant stream of walkers getting out to ‘Just Be Out’. It is great to see people getting active and soon community sport will once again take its place as one of the best Well Being tools for all members of families and communities. It will be a difficult task for all community sport to reactivate with players, coaches, parents and the all-important volunteers. But I have no doubt it will quickly get back to normal with the added source of new walkers and joggers adding to the mix. Blacktown City FC is determined to continue building its credibility on and off the pitch toward the 2022 season. Head of Football, Mark Crittenden, has not wasted any time preparing for the 2022 season. He has secured the services of the vast majority of the 2021 team to return for next season, has appointed most of the coaches for all divisions and has installed Blacktown City’s first Head of Women’s Football for Blacktown City. Despite the frustration of the 2021 season, Mark is confident retaining most

of the players will deliver a head start when the team is able to get back to a somewhat normal state. In addition, the hunger for the players to maintain the form that led them to the top of the competition table will be great. The Board of Blacktown City is committed to the development of its women’s programme to match the credibility and respect achieved by the men over its long history.

Huge task ahead Newly appointed Head Coach for the Women’s program, David O’Keefe, has a huge task ahead but is excited by the challenge. His history with Blacktown City and solid coaching background were key elements to his appointment by Mark Crittenden. The Blacktown City women are critical to the club’s future with a view to capitalise on the Women’s 2023 World Cup to be held in Australia to help build momentum. A major plus for Blacktown City to quickly get the club back on track is the potential to play the next round of the FFA Cup once the lockdown is lifted. Football Australia is hopeful the final round of 32 can be completed by the end of this year. If play is allowed BCFC will take on its planned opposition, the Central Coast Mariners, in November. That will certainly

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get the excitement flowing at Lily Homes Stadium and generate momentum for the 2022 season. I was bitterly disappointed in the cancellation of the season as the momentum built in my first-year association with the club was exciting. The lockdown has been impactful on the players but just as important the inability to plan for next season, secure sponsors and build for a new season has made life difficult for everyone at the club and administrators in all sports. The next few weeks will determine the future of sport at all levels and fingers crossed the vaccination rates keep growing to enable Blacktown City to get back on the field soon and capitalise on the many inroads built through the 2021 season. Blacktown has been one of the hardest hit during the pandemic but led by Mayor Tony Bleasdale, the negative factor has also been a boost for the Blacktown community to react and bond. Blacktown City FC will be doing all it can to help restore belief in the community and make the city of Blacktown proud of Blacktown City FC! As the slogan says – Blacktown City – ‘Always Blacktown – Never Backdown’! Go Blacktown City! Bob Turner is Executive Chairman at Blacktown City FC.

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