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out a special version of their famous board game featuring your city. Generations of Australians have their spare time buying Pall Mall and putting hotels on The Strand or houses on Old Kent Rd. Now they can buy a hotel for downtown Parra or put a house or two on a nice, handy block in Church St. More: page 5.

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Submit to Parramatta Monopoly  DALLAS SHERRINGHAM ARRAMATTA has officially become one of the great cities of the world with a special edition of the world-famous board game Monopoly to be launched next year. It is great news for the city which is going from strength to strength internationally. And you have made it on the world stage when Monopoly brings out a special version of their famous board game featuring your city. Generations of Australians have their spare time buying Pall Mall and putting hotels on The Strand or houses on Old Kent Rd. Now they can buy a hotel for downtown Parra or put a house or two on a nice, handy block in Church St. You see, it is up to our readers to suggest the locations you would like to see on the new edition. Parramatta is Sydney’s second largest city loved for its rich history, multicultural food and art scene, and major league sports teams. Now the area has another exciting accolade to celebrate, with the announcement of the official Parramatta Monopoly set to be released in March. Parramatta locals are encouraged to have their say on which locations they

would like to see featured on the board via the official Paramatta Monopoly Facebook and Instagram pages. Monopoly is owned by Hasbro and produced and distributed in Australia by Winning Moves. Winning Moves representative Dale Hackett said: “We encourage people to have their say on the landmarks and attractions they want to see on the board so we can ensure that Parramatta Monopoly encapsulates what locals love about the city.” “This version will be everything

you love about the traditional board, with the added fun of fighting for the ownership of familiar locations around Paramatta. “Would you prefer to see Parramatta Stadium, Church Street Mall, or Parramatta Park on there – or all of them?! Which location do you think deserves to be Mayfair? “Now is the time to let us know and get involved in creating this limited-edition board.” Monopoly first hit the shelves in 1935 – since then it has been played by

more than one billion people. Today, it is played in 114 countries and enjoyed in more than 47 different languages. The new Monopoly: Parramatta Edition will be available in March from leading toy retailers across the region.

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make life easier for a smart state. The app has been downloaded more than 1.5 million times, with 93 per cent of drivers giving it the thumbs up,” Mr Dominello said. The app allows users to save their favourite stations and features a trends page showing the cheapest day of the week to fill up and the day’s price range. If the price at the pump doesn’t match the price on the app, drivers can report this to NSW Fair Trading. For more information on FuelCheck and to download the app visit: https://www.fuelcheck.nsw.gov.au/app

Cor Cordis opens in Parra OR Cordis, a leading national advisory, restructuring and insolvency firm, is proud to announce that it is increasing its footprint by opening another office location in Greater Western Sydney, signifying continued growth and development of the firm. With Greater Western Sydney emerging as a major driver of economic growth, with a growing population, an emerging infrastructure boom and thriving key industries, Cor Cordis felt these presented opportunities for its employees and its growth potential. Neil Cussen, Partner-in-charge for Cor Cordis, NSW, said: “We feel it is important that Greater Western Sydney businesses

have access to the best advisors locally. With businesses continuing to feel the impact of Covid-19, we feel the time is right to establish a presence in this area. “Given our expertise in dealing with businesses of all sizes, we believe we are well placed to provide Greater Western Sydney businesses with support and advice as they continue to navigate the current climate,” Neil said. “Because our team live locally, they better understand the issues facing businesses in Greater Western Sydney, therefore providing the restructuring advice that businesses need.” The new office, situated at Level 5, 3 Horwood Place, Parramatta.

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TIMEZONE RETURNS TO PARRAMATTA

New dual level venue at Westfield IMEZONE has opened its 53rd outlet–at Westfield Parramtta. The opening continues the brand’s impressive list of venues in Australia, and is the latest offering in TEEG’s (The Entertainment and Education Company) journey to bring high-quality, family friendly fun to communities worldwide. The launch of this new split-level Timezone marks the return of an entertainment icon to the community of Parramatta, 20 years after the original closed its doors. “Western Sydney is a thriving, multicultural growth hub that’s home to generations of families that prioritise connection and community,” says Kane Fong, General Manager of Timezone and Zone Bowling Australia.

“Ongoing investment in infrastructure and the cultural arts economy in the area bodes well for the future of this vibrant LGA. We’re excited to be back, and proud to introduce Timezone’s unique brand of energy and magic to a brand-new generation of fun seekers.” Sonaal Chopra, Group CEO of TEEG is thrilled to be bringing Timezone back to Parramatta.

“Wherever we open a Timezone venue, it quickly becomes the entertainment destination, where the community gets together to share fun memories and build social connections. I am certain that this new venue will be a welcomed addition to the area.” Boasting a modern, colourful, and family friendly fit-out spread over 1,700 square metres of floor space, Timezone Parramatta will provide the ultimate

About Timezone Group Timezone Group was founded in 1978 and is the leading chain of Family Entertainment Centres in the Asia Pacific region, delivering entertainment concepts that provide a social experience filled with state-of-the-art interactive games, rides and attractions. All guests are assured of a safe, friendly, and fun environment. Timezone internationally operates over 300 locations across 7 countries with 50 venues in Australia. Find out more at www.timezonegames.com

space and mix of attractions a Timezone can offer, creating ample opportunities for friends, families, colleagues, and loved ones to play, bond – and never get bored. Options for play include four shortlane bowling lanes, over 100 arcade games, eight Spin Zone bumper cars and a Laser Tag arena fit for up to 24 players. Guests can dive into a world of treats and rewards in Timezone’s legendary Winners Vault, always jam packed with high-quality, bespoke and branded prizes. Timezone Parramatta also boasts three customisable Party Rooms, perfect for low-stress, high-reward celebrations of all kinds, be they birthdays, team wins, farewells, or a day spent bonding with work colleagues. Timezone Parramatta opened its doors on July 2, 2022.

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Parramatta meets Opera House N iconic 91-kilometre continuous pathway linking the Sydney Opera House to Parramatta Park will be built as part of a $60M NSW Government investment. Treasurer Matt Kean said the 2022-23 Budget commitment would improve the lives of tens of thousands of people along the Parramatta River. “This pathway will take in some of our most spectacular sights and unlock the incredible lifestyle and accessibility opportunities the route offers for the benefit of locals and visitors,” Mr Kean said. Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport Rob Stokes said the Parramatta to Sydney Foreshore Link would be one of Sydney’s longest and most crucial active transport connections, traversing 18 suburbs. “Since 1811 our city’s prosperity has been propelled by road and rail connections between the settlements of Sydney

and Parramatta. This new connection will allow walking and cycling trips to proliferate, making lives easier, healthier and more enjoyable for locals, commuters and visitors for centuries to come.” Minister for Environment James Griffin said this pathway will enhance Sydney’s stunning natural assets, linking them together for the enjoyment of everyone. “No matter where you live, you should have the opportunity to access, enjoy and benefit from our environment, and this new pathway will be a fantastic addition to the great outdoors for the people of NSW,” Mr Griffin said. The new funding will facilitate the next stages of the project, including design of the initial project stages identified in the feasibility study, solutions for the remaining inaccessible foreshore sections, and prioritisation of works in consultation with councils.

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Parramatta Light Rail milestone ORK to transform the first light rail stop from vision to reality is underway on Church Street Parramatta with two 23 metre-long 6-tonne canopies lifted into place in a major milestone for stage one of the Parramatta Light Rail project. Minister for Transport and Veterans David Elliott said the installation of the canopy marked a significant achievement in the Parramatta Light Rail moving one step closer to delivering western Sydney commuters a first-class transport system. “This city-shaping project will give commuters a choice in the way they travel which is vital in connecting communities, people and businesses,” Mr Elliott said. “Parramatta Light Rail is being delivered with Australian businesses in mind, not only supporting local manufacturing and jobs, but also using innovative construction methods to minimise disruption. “The canopies for the light rail stops are also a showpiece of the great work by Silverwater based manufacturing company, Icon Metal, engaged to manufacture and install the state-of-the-art, prefabricated light rail stop components which will use 80 per cent of locally sourced materials.

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“The prefabricated structures including the canopies were built at the factory, craned into place and assembled overnight on Church Street, between Phillip and George streets, to reduce construction impacts on site,” Mr Elliott said. Member for Parramatta Geoff Lee said the final stop design was informed by extensive research, consultation with the community including accessibility groups, independent design review and prototyping. “A full-scale light rail stop prototype was built and tested to ensure its design

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SHOPPING TROLLIES THAT THINK, FRESHLY GROWING HERBS

Welcome to the future supermarket  TONY EADES N the last two years retailers have had to operate at start up speed, rolling out new services to engage customers more effectively in what quickly became a digital-first world. Now the way we shop at the supermarket is about to be dragged out of the dark ages with new technology. Our weekly grocery shop will soon see trolleys that can read what’s placed inside it, supermarkets without cashiers and check-outs, in-store greenhouses, and our weekly grocery shop … trolleys that can read what’s placed inside it, supermarkets without cashiers and check-outs, in-store greenhouses, and even voice ordering The humble shopping trolley was invented back in 1937 when the wire hand-basket became too heavy for shoppers. Then in 1974, the world of retail was changed forever when a pack of Wrigley chewing gum became the first item in the world to have its barcode scanned in a supermarket. The 1990’s saw the invention of the self-service checkout with retailers praising their convenience and speed. However, a 2014 poll found that 93% of shoppers disliked them, with some saying it even drove them to theft. So, whilst most shoppers like browsing the aisles and filling their trolley–no-one likes queueing at the checkout! Moreover, 61% of customers on a recent survey said that they intend to spend more time online after the pandemic than they did before. With the blurring of the lines between digital and physical channels, shoppers have more channels and options that ever before. It’s time for a shakeup and first to go will be cashiers and checkouts. Amazon was the first to introduce cashier-less grocery stores when they rolled out AmazonGo in the US in early 2020. Using a combination of artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data

pulled from multiple sensors, customers are tracked and charged as they take items from the shelves. Now in New Zealand supermarket group Foodstuffs is trialling AI that can help read what you place inside your shopping trolley. The new tech called the “SMARTCART” automatically scans the item and charges it to your account via an app that you link to the trolley.

How to cater for the customer of today No more checkout frustration or abandoned trolleys creating a “nuisance to local communities”, and as many Australians embrace contactless payments and turn away from using cash post-pandemic, its technology that will be welcomed. Even your fruit and veg section is getting a modern makeover. Hydroponics will be coming to a store near you and it will transform the way you shop for veggies. The Metro supermarket in Berlin is one of the first to embrace this kind of technol-

ogy. Their greens and herbs are actually growing inside their store, in glowing modular boxes ready for you to pick. Woolworths has also tapped into the concept with flagship store in Sydney boasting a ‘living lettuce’ fresh food section, where ‘jets of mist’ spray the vegetables until a customer picks them out of the water. Groceries are the most commonly shopped category via voice with the number of people using voice-ordering technology to order grocery items up already at 20%. Now Coles supermarket is experimenting with voice-ordering technology with a WIFI device called ‘Hiku’ that’s attached to your fridge. Notice the milk is getting low, the cheese is finished or you are down to your last egg … simply say what you want and have it delivered to you door. The challenge for Australian retailers is that they are already managing an average of 44 disparate front-end technology systems.

They also have to cater for two types of customer today – the ‘technophiles’, those who are enthusiastic about new tech and the ‘technophobes’ who fear, dislike, or avoid new technology. There is a danger that the supermarkets of the future will become too efficient and automated that they feel cold and lifeless. Technology should replace mundane, repeatable tasks and allow the human employees to interact and deliver true customer service in the store, helping you find what you’re looking for in the aisles. With most shoppers (80%) saying that they would abandon a retailer after just three bad experiences, could we see a return to the nostalgia of the local butcher or grocer where a more personalised experience and better produce beckons – even if at a greater price.

Tony Eades is CEO of Salted Stone APAC and a trends expert: tony@saltedstone.com

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Improving Management of

D ABETES Western Sydney is a diabetes ‘hotspot’ with rates far higher than the NSW average. As the number of people with diabetes grows, it is damaging the health and wellbeing of our communities. Diabetes is a serious and progressive condition that can lead to many other complications, including heart attacks, strokes, amputations, kidney and eye damage, dementia and mental health problems. In adults, type 2 diabetes accounts for 9095% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. With more than half the Western Sydney population overweight and at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, the Western Sydney Primary Health Network, Western Sydney Local Health District, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Diabetes NSW & ACT, established the Western Sydney Diabetes initiative. Western Sydney Diabetes’ programs focus on prevention for those with diabetes risk factors and support for those who already have type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Case Conferencing Diabetes Case Conferencing (DCC) brings together a patient, their GP, a diabetes educator and a hospital endocrinologist. Consultations last for 30 minutes and the team discuss medication and lifestyle options as well as develop a personalised care plan for the patient. The program was initially designed as a faceto face program prog gram but transitioned to a telephone telep phone to-face

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and video service during the COVID-19 pandemic and now offers patients contact with the diabetes management team either from their GP’s practice or from the comfort of their own home. DCC is completely free for patients, as GPs will bulk bill these appointments. As well as receiving personalised care from diabetes specialists, DCC makes sure that most patients will be seen within a month and more urgent cases within a week. DCC provides a great opportunity for patients to work together with health care professionals to develop a detailed care plan tailored to their needs. Patients who have attended the program have given very positive feedback, with a recent survey showing that 85% of patients were highly satisﬁed with the virtual care they received. This service is now available in Seven Hills, Blacktown and Toongabbie. Find out more about DCC on our website at wentwest.com.au/wsd

Community member Geoff Owen said the Diabetes Case Conferencing program “changed his life completely”. “I lost over 10kgs, and my blood sugars are now at proper levels,” Mr Owen said, “I am very grateful for the wonderful support from the team at the Mt Druitt Clinic”.

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Matthew’s Story Matthew* is 54 years old and has been living with type 2 diabetes for over ten years. Haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) is a measure of how well controlled your blood sugar has been over three months and provides a good understanding of how high, low, or normal your blood glucose levels are. The ideal HbA1c level for someone with diabetes is below 6.5%, yet before taking part in the Diabetes Case Conferencing program, Matthew’s HbA1c levels were at 13%. He was also not checking his blood sugar levels.

He was struggling to keep on top of his diabetes medications and was very discouraged about managing his diabetes as he felt as if his efforts had not achieved positive results. Since joining the program, Matthew has started checking his blood sugar levels and has registered with the National Diabetes Services Scheme. He regularly takes his diabetes medications, and his diet has improved signiﬁcantly. He also had a free continuous glucose monitoring trial, which shows that his estimated HbA1c is now at a healthy 6.3%. *Name has been changed to protect the client’s identity.

Are You at High Risk of Diabetes? Check to see if you are in the high risk category for type 2 diabetes. Do any of the following points apply to you? Have a family history of diabetes Don’t regularly exercise Are overweight or obese Had diabetes during pregnancy (gestational diabetes) Are 45 years old or older and have a Paciﬁc Island, Indian subcontinent, Chinese, Southeast Asian, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Island background If you ticked one or more of the above conditions, Western Sydney Diabetes advises you to make an appointment with your GP to do a quick HbA1c blood test to check for diabetes.

Minimise Your Risk of Developing Diabetes Statistics have shown that only 7% of Western Sydney residents are eating the recommended daily intake of vegetables and that rates of physical activity in Western Sydney are the lowest in NSW. The good news is that trials show that type 2 diabetes can be prevented or delayed in up to 58% of cases by maintaining a healthy weight, being physically active and following a healthy eating plan. Western Sydney Diabetes has produced a free publication called Healthy Living Options, Affordable Food edition which contains lots of practical information for people who want a healthy lifestyle and to reduce their risk of developing diabetes. This is a great resource for recipes, free online cooking classes, and local information about community gardens, where to buy healthy produce and food agencies supplying reduced price or free fresh food to families. You can access the guide and other resources on our Western Sydney Diabetes webpage at wentwest.com.au/wsd

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PLANNING AND TAKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE

The cruise ships are back

 CRUISE EXPERT DALLAS SHERRINGHAM HAS SOME TIMELY ADVICE THE cruise ships are back and in Australia with P&O Cruises Pacific Explorer flying the flag for voyages out of Sydney to be closely followed by the arrival of Princess Cruises’ Coral Princess. These first itineraries are based mainly in Australians waters and with uncertainty still hanging over international travel, many readers will be toying with the idea of enjoying their very first cruise. Choosing a cruise destination and a cruise ship for your first cruise means doing some research and preparing properly. Make sure your vaccinations are up to date and you will need to prove you are Covid free prior to boarding. You will need travel insurance even if your are cruising in Australian waters. Also, try to talk to as many friends as possible about their cruising experience, before choosing a cruise.. If you are unsure how you will handle a long sea voyage, it might be a good idea to try a three day Cruise to Nowhere or a short cruise like Sydney to Melbourne or Brisbane to Sydney. Okay, you’ve saved up, bought your

ticket and you are ready to head off for 10 days at sea. If you are departing from an Australian port, you can take as many suitcases as you like. A big suitcase is ideal because the more clothes you take, the less laundry trips you have to make on board. You will also buy souvenirs along the way, so you need to have room to pack it. Label the bag clearly inside and out and make sure the cruise ship details are firmly attached. It will be taken from you prior to boarding and hopefully turn up outside your cabin before dinner. Take a sturdy waterproof carry-on bag with your medications, glasses and other special needs inside. You can use this for towels, sunscreen, camera, snorkel and flippers when going ashore. Once again it should be clearly labelled. You arrive at the cruise terminal and will be guided to the departure area. ] Then you will check-in, having your cruise tickets and passport checked, your credit card swiped and you will be photographed and issued with a cruise card. The cruise card is the most important item you will have on the cruise. It is used for all charges on board the ship, such as drinks. It also allows you to get off and on the ship and enter your cabin. Buy a lanyard as soon as get on board. Attach the cruise card, put it around your neck and look after it.

Most ships have internet these days Once you are free to go on board you will be guided along the wharf and up the gangway. Photographers will insist you get a happy snap before you board. Rather than a long hassle explaining why you don’t need it, just let them take it and move on. On some ships, staff meet you at the top of the gangway and take you to the cabin. On other ships it is D.I.Y. However staff are normally positioned every few metres to guide you on your way. Once you get to your cabin, your steward will greet you and show you how everything works. He or she is a vital part of your cruise, so remember their name and introduce yourself. At the end of the cruise tip your steward $100 plus as he or she has worked hard to make your trip enjoyable. Your luggage may or may not be at your cabin when you go on board. Don’t panic, it will show up. Unpack everything ASAP. Hang all your clothes; allocate drawers for undies, socks, makeup. Make sure you put all the gear you use on a daily basis such as sunscreen or hat in the top drawer for easy access. Put all your important items like cash, passport and ship’s tickets in the safe. Use a favorite combination to lock

the safe and write it down. Otherwise, when you go to get it out at the end of the cruise you may have forgotten and it is quite a hassle to get it opened. If you take your computer, you can set it up in your cabin and connect it to the ship’s wif fi. It is quite expensive, but it is great to be able to check your emails every day or download your photos and video for safe keeping. You can even write a blog of your cruise or post daily on Facebook. Alternatively most ships have an internet café these days. Once you have settled in, go up to the buffet for a late lunch. Take a tour of the ship and get your bearings. Before the ship disembarks you will go to lifeboat drill. Do not avoid this, because if there is an emergency, you will know exactly what to do. It is also a good way to meet other passengers and have a chat on the first day. A daily newsletter will be in your cabin which will list all the day’s activities. Put it in your back pocket every day so you know what’s going on. It should also have the phone number for the doctor in case there is an emergency. And that’s it! The rest is up to you. Bon Voyage.

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WHAT THE VIRUS IS REALLY LIKE

My message is: Don’t get Covid  DALLAS SHIERRINGHAM FTER many months spent avoiding crowds, hiding indoors, wearing masks and speaking only on the phone, I managed to finally contract Covid-19. It all came as something of a shock to test positive after week of excruciating pain which stopped me from typing stories for this publication on the Tuesday. By Thursday I had aches and pains all over, stomach cramps, a headache, sore eyes and a fever. And I could hardly walk. My wife Sharon threatened to phone the ambulance all through Friday night, but I had proofs to do for the newspaper and the ambulance was finally summoned at 8am on Saturday morning. Off to Wyong hospital I went, covered in wires and electronic machines that tweeted and flickered with each heartbeat. The paramedics thought I had flu, a liver complaint or a tummy bug and no one suspected Covid at any stage. I was taken straight into Emergency and prepared for a lengthy stay. Blood and urine samples taken, I was given a white gown to wear in case of theatre and tested twice for Covid-19. The test took longer than normal and staff went looking for it at the lab. The news came back that I had tested positive to Covid-19. I was lucky that I had three vaccinations prior to contracting the virus and this meant it did not invade my lungs. After a day and a night in Wyong I was allowed to go home in the care of Central Coast’s excellent Covid Response team based at Gosford Hospital. It was deemed safer for me to recover at home than to risk contracting a flu strain at the hospital. The Covid team are experts in their field with an endless supply of friendly goodwill and advice which put myself and my family at ease. I couldn’t eat or walk for the first

48 hours and was quite ill with Sharon ready to ring the ambulance on several occasions. My pulse jumped from 60 to over 110 on walking a short distance and my blood pressure was low. Hydrolyte drinks and lots of water and apple juice kept me hydrated as I battled through severe headaches, stomach aches and hot and cold spells. Pumpkin and vegetable soup became my meals with two Weet-bix for brekky and lots of fluids. Finally I began to turn the corner on Sunday and by Monday I was back at the desk- still dizzy, uncoordinated and carrying a savage headache. It took me about 10 days to get through the worst of it and I need to avoid getting it again. Dallas Sherringham is Associate Editor of Western Sydney Business, Blacktown News, Parramatta Times and Central Coast Business Access.

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4 super EFFECTIVE things you can do to get results  ADAM SIMPSON 1. Make sure you have a good plan to follow! If you have a plan you are much more likely to stick to it and sticking to it is when the results will come. The best way to go would be to have a training program written up for you, by someone who knows what they are doing. Take the pressure off of yourself and get a professional to do all of the thinking for you. A good program, will plan out your exercises, how many reps / sets to do on each exercise and what days you will be doing them. That way you can just get in and get the work done. Alternatively, you can create a simple plan for yourself, decide what days you can dedicate to exercise and get into the gym and join some group sessions. 2. Have someone hold you accountable! It is much easier to skip a workout if there is no one holding you accountable to your plan. You could hire yourself a Personal Trainer whose sole job is to make sure you are exercising regularly and working towards your goals. Or you could join a Group Training Program, where the team of trainers check in on you when you skip your sessions. Lastly, you can find yourself a workout buddy who will train with you. That way when one of you starts coming up with excuses you can hold each other accountable.

3. Educate yourself about nutrition and adopt good habits! If you don’t have your nutrition in check, you are going to make it that much harder to get results. The best way to get long lasting results is to get educated about nutrition. Too often I see people jumping from diet to diet with no understanding of the basic principles of nutrition and eating for

weight loss. Book yourself in and go see a Nutritionist, speak to a professional who can help you get to where you want to go. Another great tool, is to download an app that helps you track your daily caloric intake. Getting an idea on how many calories are in certain food types will help you make better food choices. Lastly, read quality sources of information

around nutrition. A great place to start is to Google the Australian Dietary Guidelines. There is plenty of practical useful information in there that will educate you on the topic. 4. Make use of technology! There are so many great pieces of technology now that you can use to keep you accountable with your exercise or just make your training more enjoyable. There are apps where you can connect with friends to monitor your runs or cycles. You could buy one of the endless types watches that give you daily exercise goals or track your movement for the day keeping you accountable. As well as many heart rate monitors which track your intensity during your workouts and motivate you to push that little bit harder. If you aren’t making use of these technologies you are missing out. Whatever your goals are the key is consistency, exercise and eat well more days than you don’t and I guarantee you the results will come. If you have an “off ” day don’t sweat it, just get straight back on track the next day and you will be fine. Reach out if you need any help with nutrition or training adam@repetitionspt. com.au Adam Simpson is lead trainer and founder at Repetitions Group fitness and Personal Training. Visit: www.repetitionspt.com.au

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Green light for Mirvac estate IRVAC has been given the green light for its circa $700M Kemps Creek industrial estate in Western Sydney’s Mamre Road precinct. The 56-hectare Aspect Industrial Estate is set to become Mirvac’s first embodied carbon neutral industrial development, as well as the first approved site under the new planning regime for the Mamre Road precinct. Mirvac announced the approval of its State Significant Development Application (SSDA) with minister for Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres, MP. The estate will comprise around 247,000sqm of warehousing and office space, built with an emphasis on flexibility, functionality and sustainability, targeting a minimum 5 Star Green Star rating. “Aspect will be Mirvac’s first carbon neutral (embodied carbon) industrial development, and will feature leading sustainability features such as rooftop solar systems, translucent roof sheeting, LED lighting, rainwater harvesting and smart metering,” said Campbell Hanan, head of integrated investment portfolio at Mirvac.

Artist impression of the project.

The development is expected to become a leading employment hub for Western Sydney, delivering more than 500 jobs throughout the construction phase and 1,200 operational jobs over the course of development. The facility is currently 63% preleased with future tenants currently including CEVA Logistics, Lineage and Winning Group. “We continue to leverage our asset

creation capability to deliver highly functional facilities with superior sustainability features and low operating costs that resonate with the current and future needs of our customers,” said Susan Lloyd-Hurwitz, CEO and Managing director at Mirvac. The new estate sits within proximity of the new Western Sydney International Airport, placed within 10 minutes of the M7 Motorway, 20km from Penrith

and within an hour’s drive of both the Parramatta and Sydney CBD. “We are actively advancing our $2.3B industrial development pipeline which is 100% weighted to prime Sydney locations, set to benefit from committed infrastructure projects like the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport at Badgerys Creek,” said Lloyd-Hurwitz. “From this strategic location, Aspect will provide access to approximately 4.3 million people within a 60-minute drive, enabling us to cater to growing e-commerce demand together with wide scale supply chain investment as our customers seek to establish more efficient logistics solutions for their businesses, such as automation, supported by world-leading technology.” Construction at Aspect Industrial Estate in Kemps Creek is set to commence in the coming weeks. Mirvac recently reaffirmed its guidance for growth in FY22, with an operating EPS guidance of at least 15.0cpss, or an increase of at least 7.1% in earnings and a distribution guidance of 10.2cpss, for a DPS growth of 3%.

Former Bonds factory to fetch $13M ROUND $130M is expected for the western Sydney former headquarters of the famous Bonds Industries, which could make way for a mixed-use development with 1,500 apartments. Spanning nearly eight hectares nearly 30 kilometres from of the CBD, 190-220 Dunmore Street in Pendle Hill, is has part R4 high-density residential zoning, part B2 local centre and part RE1 public recreation zoning, with height limits ranging from 12.5 metres up to 39 metres across the property. Current plans would allow for adaptive reuse of heritage buildings for up to 6,000 sqm of retail, local services, medical, supermarket, community and indoor recreational uses. About 25,000 sqm of space can be used on a public plaza and parks, and 8,000 sqm on common space. George Bond established Bonds Industries on the site in 1923, which was the first cotton spinning and weaving operation in Australia and possible the southern hemisphere. Colliers’ Frank Oliveri and Guillaume

but as owner-occupiers have become the predominant buyer, that gap has narrowed to parity in the last year.

Record low commencement

The Bonds site.

Volz have exclusive listing, nine years after Olivieri sold the property, and five years since the owner, developer Dyldam, secured rezoning. “Very rarely do you come across an eight-hectare, R4-high density residential development site in a fully built-up area within walking distance to two railway stations,” Oliveri said, who touted the site as potentially the “largest unit development site to come up in the western Sydney market for many years”. Volz said that traditionally there has existed a 10 to 15% gap between new build multi-units and established units,

“We believe that record low commencements will be felt in the market and as new generation off-the-plan properties become available and buyers value the benefits they offer, particularly in master-planned communities, developers will be able to achieve higher pricing from new developments.” A large shortage of supply in build-tosell (BTS) apartments is set to hit Sydney over the next few years, according to Charter Keck Cramer, while first home buyer support schemes and affordability issues are pushing unit buyers and renters further out. “As housing affordability is paramount, this development is expected to have strong demand from first-home buyers and those who want an affordable unit close to rail, shopping and within proximity of the Parramatta CBD,” Olivieri said.

The site is 850 metres from Pendle Hill station and 1.5 kilometres from Wentworthville station and on a high point in the local topography. Volz said cyclical and structural changes will support the next cycle of BTS apartment projects as well as the emergence of the build-to-rent sector, including the acceptance of family living in apartments, increased detached dwelling affordability constraints, rapidly rising rents and the return of overseas migration. He said The availability of limited development sites in inner Sydney has also seen BTR developers appreciate the value offered by western Sydney, particularly in land values. “Coupled with 15% growth in Sydney wide rents in the last 12 months, and further increases to come over the next 12 to 18 months as migration levels improve and low levels of new supply impact rental options, the metrics are now favourable to support the BTR sector in Sydney.” Expressions of interest closed June 22.

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AutO with JOHN MELLOR

New models–Subaru Forester

Prices up on MY23 Subaru Forester - with cars ordered now for Christmas  BY THE GOAUTO TEAM UBARU Australia has secured stock of the 2023 Forester, which can now be ordered for delivery during the fourth quarter of 2022. With MY22 Foresters selling out after being subject to delays of up to five months, buyers of the mid-size SUV can now order the MY23 mode that comes with a barely noticeable update including the addition of an auto-dimming rearview mirror to 2.5i Sport AWD, 2.5i-S AWD and Hybrid S AWD variants Sapphire Blue Pearl replaces the Dark Blue Pearl option for 2.5i Sport AWD. The MY23 Forester is otherwise identical to the current facelifted model that first went on sale in October 2021 – but like almost everything else at the moment, prices are up, Subaru blaming costs associated with production and logistics. Entry-level pricing has risen by $1900, with the 2.5i variant now priced at $37,890 before on-road costs. The mid-spec 2.5i-L and Hybrid L are also up by $1900, while customers will pay $1950 more for the 2.5i Premium, while the addition of the electrochromatic mirrors to the 2.5i Sport, 2.5i-S and Hybrid S is offset by the price jumping $2150, meaning the petrol-electric range-topper now priced at $49,350 before on road costs. It is worth noting the Forester was unaffected by price rises in May 2022, which saw the rest of Subaru’s SUV range rise by $800, because it was no longer available. At the time, the Subaru Australia website told potential customers the MY22 Forester was currently unavailable for purchase, with a company spokesperson admitting it was sold out. Interested customers were encouraged to speak to their local Subaru retailer about registering their interest for the upcoming MY23 Forester. The Australian Subaru website has since been updated to reflect the model-year changeover, with interested customers told to visit or contact their local Subaru retailer to purchase the MY23 model. The car they will be buying includes features that were new to the MY22

Forester, such as a more comprehensive EyeSight safety and driver-assist technology suite as standard on the facelifted Forester and bigger touchscreens in lower-spec variants. Middle and higher-spec Forester variants come with adaptive headlights, and gesture-controlled air-conditioning, with a redesigned instrument cluster fitted to mid- and high-spec petrol variants. Available powertrains include a 136kW/239Nm 2.5-litre flat-four petrol engine, and 110kW/196Nm 2.0L petrol e-Boxer hybrid featuring a 12.3kW/66Nm electric motor and lithium-ion battery pack. Respective Combined fuel consumption ratings are 7.4 litres per 100km and 6.7L/100km. 2023 Subaru Forester pricing*: Forester 2.5i (a) $37,890 Forester 2.5i-L (a) $49,290 Forester 2.5i Premium (a) $43,090 Forester Hybrid L (a) $43,290 Forester 2.5i Sport (a) $44,840 Forester 2.5i-S (a) $44,840 Forester Hybrid S (a) $49,340 *Excludes on-road costs

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Elvis – 4 Stars The mile-a-minute, never let up pace of the film (along with the myriad OTT Baz Luhrmann stylistic choices) may not be for everyone, but Austin Butler delivers an utterly convincing, enthralling take on the King that screams “a cinematic experience that can’t be missed”. HE film charts Colonel Tom Parker’s (Tom Hanks) shepherding of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through his life and career; from making him a star, to his eventual run on the Vegas Strip. It also focuses on the toxic relationship between the two characters, which ultimately led to Elvis’ demise. Elvis, much like some of Baz Luhrmann’s other recent work, is incredibly stylised, with the first one and a half hours of the film feeling like a never-ending trailer. It’s a chaotic, messy, at times sloppy, introduction to the film. It’s also absolutely enthralling. The absurdity of the edit also has the fantastic benefit of making this seem like no other biopic you’ve ever seen. It’s story first, performance second, and despite the fact that we get the full gamut of classic Elvis tunes, it never feels like the film is slowing down to accommodate them. Austin Butler is utterly convincing as the King. It’s tough to overemphasize how incredibly good his performance is. It’s a star-making turn for the young

actor, and his work holds the movie together through its stumbles. Elvis is not going to be a film for everybody. But it’s sort of like being driven around a racetrack by a rally car

driver; while you’re in it, you can’t do anything but grit your teeth and hold on for dear life. Once you’re out of it, it’s an experience that will stay with you forever.

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Lightyear – 3 Stars Lightyear tells the story of Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans), the film that inspired the toy in the world of Toy Story. he ‘real life’ Buzz is a space ranger, whose galactic travails hit a sticking point when he crashes the colony’s ship trying to escape a hostile planet. Now he, and his whole crew, are stuck on the planet, and the only way off requires him to work out interstellar travel. The only issue is every time he tries, he slows down relative to time. His first four minute mission has him off-world for four years by his crewmates timelines. By the time he solves the conundrum, with the help of his cute therapy cat, he is less than a year older than when he landed, but his captain has married, had grandkids and died. When he does solve the problem, Buzz returns to find the planet besieged by robots, led by a fiendish gigantic robot known as Zurg (James Brolin). To stop them, he has to team up with an eclectic crew, including clumsy Mo Morrison (Taika Waititi), ex-con Darby Steel (Dale Soules), and the granddaughter of his old captain, Izzy Hawthorne (Keke Palmer). Lightyear is an intriguing proposition, effectively taking the toy character from a three movie iconic series and translating it into a movie about the same character, but also not about the same character. It’s a movie that tries really hard to justify the existence of the reboot, and takes a curious way of doing so.

At its base level, Lightyear succeeds at that. The film is an interesting story, the action hits, and there is a general sense of not knowing where the film could be going. That’s a great success for a reboot, and it truly crafts a piece that feels fresh, new and fun. The issue is the whole concept of

using Buzz Lightyear in this way. There is literally no reason why this movie has to use Buzz as a character in any way. The story is new, and interesting, without the forced callbacks to the toy version of the character, or his famous catchphrase. The endless nostalgia vibes, just feel flat, cynical and ultimately diminish

what otherwise is quite a fun, enjoyable animated film. Oh, and Chris Evans is no Tim Allen.

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ISSUE 23 | June 2022

Mental Health

DEALING WITH ANXIETY RIGHT NOW

5 simple ways that help  MINDSET | MARCUS WHEAN NXIETY is such a prevalent issue in our busy and fast-paced lives. Not to mention with adverse events like floods, bush fires and viruses. The pressure to keep up with and adjust to what seems like ever-changing conditions on top of managing our busy lives, family commitments, job pressures etc, it is so common to experience stress and anxiety. It has become the ‘new normal’ for many. Ideally it shouldn’t be this way. The way we live is, in many ways, unnatural but it is the norm. So how do we adapt and respond instead of reacting and needlessly suffering? Being realistic, the world we live in is here to stay and we can resist it and wish it all away if we want to, but this isn’t helpful and such thinking only serves to exacerbate stress and anxiety. So, what can we do? First of all, anxiety, what is it? Unlike what you may think, it is not an emotion alone, like fear. Fear is often a part of it, yes. However, anxiety is not an emotion, it is a responsive state. Technically it’s called an affective state. This state is otherwise known as the stress response or more commonly – the flight/fight response. To illustrate simply, when we perceive a threat (either

in reality, or imagine it), certain nervous system processes are triggered. These processes are essentially about mobilising us to take refuge (avoid) or confront a threat. The problem can be, and this is what many of us struggle with, is that there isn’t an actual life-endangering threat, and so we end up feeling almost paralyzingly stuck in limbo between avoiding and confronting our threat (real or imagined). Moreover, many people with anxiety often ‘create’ anxiety just by thinking about stress. This is the great tragedy of many anxiety disorders and why it can be so pervasive is that people are anxious because of the way they are thinking about things. The plot thickens too because in a physical affective state, people just keep on thinking about what makes them anxious which in turn keeps making them feel anxious. It’s one awfully vicious cycle. What can you do if and when you’re anxious? Here’s some simple tips and things to try right away. These are evidence-based and what I teach my clients: Calming the body is always the first step – calm the body and the mind shall follow. Notice your breath right now. Focus on breathing into your belly. Feel the belly rise not the chest. Imagine a

balloon is in your belly and inflate it. This visual helps. Consciously keep breathing like this whenever you’re anxious. This reverses the flight/fight nervous response Tapping just under the left collar bone. There’s a sensitive spot you’ll notice. Just gently tap this spot. This is based in Chinese acupressure. You’ll notice this is a similar action to soothing a crying baby. We are soothing and reassuring ourselves. Look around – identify and name 5 things you can see; then 4 different things; 3 other different things and so on. Rinse and repeat. This activates the executive centre of the brain. Works a bit like distraction but is also a form of grounding and reality-checking. This one is good for social anxiety. Mindset–try once you’ve tried the others and the body anxiety feelings have reduced a bit. Journal and make note/s of what you’re anxious about. Try to reframe the thoughts; reassure yourself; gently challenge the way you may be thinking; remind yourself pf past wins or overcoming challenges. Reassure yourself and mind that these are just thoughts and feelings. Finally, take action! Action always helps. Avoidance maintains anxiety. Identify the thing you’re anxious about. Deal with it and act if possible. Working on problems and getting them off your chest means you’re not worried about

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them anymore. Have goals and work on them daily. Positive actions are always a great preventor for anxiety and stress. And of course talking about what you’re feeling to a friend can often be helpful. These singularly or in combination help most people but require practise and prevention is better than intervention, so try them now or anytime so they become familiar and easier to apply and more likely to help if and when you feel really stressed or anxious. If anxiety and stress persist and/or is causing ongoing difficulties in your life please see your GP for advice or engage the help of a mental health professional. Marcus Whelan is a Registered Psychologist and Mental Fitness Coachwith 10+ years’ experience in private practice. He holds undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in psychology and education. Visit: www.marcuswhelanpsychology. com.au

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FOCUS AREAS FOR YOUR DIGITAL BUSINESS!

Working in the cyber world cloud storage services. Cloud storage and backups assist cybersecurity in two ways. First, cloud storage and backups provide a way to access your digital business assets even after a cyberattack has shut down your network, keeping your business running. Second, cloud storage applications have their own forms of cybersecurity that go a long way in protecting your digital assets at a smaller cost.

 NICHOLAS FISHER N March of 2020, Australia saw thousands of businesses and millions of employees go online due to the COVID lockdown. At that moment, it became evident that many were not adequately prepared to move into the digital space. In particular, many businesses had no cybersecurity policies in place to protect their digital assets. At the same time, cybercriminals had more content than ever to illegally access, use and sell. It is now essential to understand that you are in a post-COVID digital world and to keep up, you need to secure your digital business assets properly in these five key areas in the modern, post-COVID era.

Lack of Awareness The COVID related move to working online has made it brutally clear that many business employees have no clear idea about cybersecurity – they are your weakest link. It is vital that your staff be trained and educated to understand the meaning of cybersecurity, the type of cybersecurity threats, and what to do if a cyberattack occurs on your business network. Without proper education and training, you have lost the fight against

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cybercrime before it has even started. Hence, staff education and awareness about cybersecurity is a key focus area for your digital business.

Lack of Budget Many businesses do not adequately budget for cybersecurity. Just like all other essential areas of your business, cybercrime requires a sufficient budget to cover not only pre-emptive action but also for remedying any issues that may arise out of a cyberattack. By adding cybersecurity costs into your annual budget, you ensure that your business networks are able to defend themselves appropriately.

Lack of protection Digital businesses that lack awareness and a budget also tend to lack competent protection for their digital assets. Cybersecurity can come in many forms, such as two-factor authentication, anti-virus software and network protection software. These forms of protection work side by side with the cybersecurity education and training your employees receive to create a strong barrier between your business and any cybercrime.

Lack of backups One area of cybersecurity that many businesses miss is the use of backups and

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Cybersecurity should not just be the employee’s problem; it needs to start in the boardroom. Many long-running and successful businesses are also the ones that have the most significant gaps in cybersecurity. This is because the heads of those businesses either do not know about cybersecurity or do not believe it to be an issue. It is vital that cybersecurity be treated as if it were as important as advertising or financial goals. Thus, as the business owner, you need to lead by example and seek to innovate your network protection and cyber insurance. Nicholas Fisher is a graduate solicitor under the supervision of Katherine Hawes, the Principal Solicitor of Digital Age Lawyers. Visit: www. digitalagelawyers.com

ISSUE 23 | June 2022

CommenT with Geoff Lee MP

SENIORS REMINDED TO GET FLU SHOT

Free at pharmacies and GPs ENIORS living across Parramatta are reminded to protect themselves against the flu by getting vaccinated. Member for Parramatta Dr Geoff Lee said people aged 65 and over can book in a free flu shot at pharmacies and GPs. “I care about everyone’s health and wellbeing, especially older people living across the local area,”Dr Lee said. “Getting the flu vaccine reduces your risk of getting the flu by up to 60 per cent and most importantly it provides vital protection against severe illness and death. “This is especially important for those who are immunocompromised or living in close proximity to someone who is susceptible to serious illness from influenza.” Dr Lee said vaccination against flu is especially important this year, given COVID-19 is also circulating in the community. “We have come a long way and have a strongCOVID-19vaccination rate, but it is important to take any additional steps we canto protect ourselves and others as we head into the winter months,” Dr Lee said. “The flu shot and COVID-19 booster can be given at the same time, so if you are yet to get either, make sure to book in today.” People aged 65 and over are recommended to have the enhanced quadrivalent vaccine(Fluad® Quad),which stimulates a greater immune response in this age group, known to have a weaker response to vaccination. Those considered to be at higher risk of severe illness from influenza are eligible for afree flu vaccine under the National Immunisation Program and include: • People aged 65 and over. • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from six months of age. • Children from six months to under five years of age. • People with serious health conditions (includingsevere asthma, diabetes,cancer, immune disorders, obesity, kidney, heart, lung or liver disease). • Pregnant women.

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When people book they should ask their pharmacist or GP which vaccine is right forthem. For more information visitwww.nsw.gov.au/flu

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