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Gather round and spread the word. Your Penrith Panthers, on the back of a five-game winning streak, have qualified for their second finals appearance in three years, finishing in 6th position and will clash with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs in the second elimination final this Sunday at Allianz Stadium. Credit: 77 Media.
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Penrith’s Division One Youth League women’s team has taken out the premiership title with two gritty performances at Finals Weekend. Photo: Kim Vernon. Story by Noel Rowsell p46
Former Honorary Colonel of 1 Commando Regiment, the Hon Peter Collins OA QC was the special guest speaker at the St Marys march last weekend. Read more in our Anzac Tribute inside.
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Don’t miss your chance to see the screening of the movie Broke at Penrith Hoyts on July 22, made by local film maker Heath Davis. Pictured here with Mark Geyer who will be the MC at the screening. Photo: Kennedi Geyer
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Hawkesbury Race Club farewells CEO Brian Fletcher following his stellar career in racing. Hawkesbury’s loss is Panther’s gain as Fletch is now the full time Panthers Group CEO.
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Tireless charity worker and well-known local identity Ross “Rossco” Hutchison has been named Penrith’s Citizen of the Year for 2017. More inside!
Penrith CBD Corporation is encouraging residents to help boost our local economy and help our own small businesses by shopping and dining local this Christmas. Pictured: Cr Karen McKeown, Stuart Ayres MP and Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen.
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OUR GIRL JESS AS the countdown begins for the Olympics in Rio, we’ll all be cheering on many Penrith-born-and-breds such as the lovey Jessica Fox. Story by Jarrod McGrouther on p13. Picture: Kieren Tilly
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Our 200th edition milestone THIS week the team at Nepean News present to you edition number 200, a milestone that we are extremely proud of achieving! It seems a long time ago now - and it was really - when edition number 1 went to press on August 12, 2009. Regular readers have probably read here in the past that the idea of Nepean News sprang from very humble beginnings. Most of us had been employees of another publication which had gone into receivership, including myself. We all took a leap of faith, not knowing whether we’d even earn a dollar for our hard work which was a scary place to be when I checked my bank account that night and saw I had the sum total of $35 in there. We all held our collective breath as the first edition hit the streets. We were awake all night, texting each other and worrying about how it would be perceived. But if there’s one place in the world where you can take a chance and run full pelt with it, it is Australia. And when we needed community support to keep the publication running, the Penrith and surrounding community embraced us - and has continued to support us over the last 200 editions. So a big thank you to all our loyal readers, contributors and advertisers for helping us ensure your Nepean News is still going strong! Without you we could never have made it. On to the next 200! Your thoughts? kerrie@nepeannews.com.au
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Finest females enjoy RSL morning tea
OUR finest females, who were award recipients on International Women’s Day enjoyed a morning tea prize at Penrith RSL last week. Winners Linda Kemp and Debbie O’Connor were joined by Penirth MP Stuart Ayres, Neel Chand who is the CEO of Penrith RSL and Gai Hawthorne, CEO of Penrith CBD Corporation, to enjoy a chat over coffee and cake. Other local business owners and some members of the media also attended.
Blue brewing over Badgerys Creek By Keegan Thomson
A SOUTH Ward Councillor has thrown shade at Councillors from the East Ward over their supposed lack of action on the Badgerys Creek Airport development. Veteran South Ward Councillor, Cr Kevin Crameri, has gone on the attack accusing the representatives of East Ward of letting down their constituents. “I think anyone who is on Council, particularly those who represent East Ward, are selling out the people they represent because they will be the most affected people by airport noise and pollution,” Cr Crameri said. “I feel sorry for the people of St Marys, St Clair and Colyton who’ll be copping it from the noise and pollution 24 hours a day. “It is unfair for the constituents,” he said. Local Labor Councillor for East Ward, Cr Greg Davies, lashed back at Cr Crameri saying he’d fight for every opportunity that came up. “As an East Ward Councillor my role is to make sure that as a decision has been already been made to build an airport, that we take every advantage
The stage is set for Badgerys Creek Airport. Photo: Kennedi Geyer.
of any upsides and at the same time push hard to lessen any disadvantages that may come from the construction and operation,” Cr Davies said. When asked, Cr Davies said, “We’re still awaiting the determination of the flight paths.” Cr Davies said the negative attitudes towards the development of the airport would, in the long term, do more harm than good. “Councillor Crameri’s attitude is that he’s going to oppose the airport every inch of the way,” Cr Davies said. “Given that his decision has been
to oppose the airport at any cost, his stance would severely restrict any opportunities to talk to the government about any mitigation factors,” he said. The two biggest issues Cr Crameri has with the airport are the possible pollution overload and the continuous operations of the airport. “Out here we don’t have a sea breeze, like they do at Mascot,” Cr Crameri said. “It is dead still and with those fumes staying stagnant in the area, we’ll cop it all the time, with carbon and diesel fumes flowing into homes,” he said. Currently it is hard to know the full environmental factors associated with the airport but, with the Government taking over the development process of the airport, we’re bound to see studies into the affects released in the coming years. In terms of the pollution, Cr Davies said he had a different type of pollution to deal with at the moment. “The biggest issue facing east ward at the moment is the incredible smell of rotting garbage from the tips and waste facilities nearby,” he said. “That’s clearly my main focus at this time.” The airport at Badgerys Creek is set to begin construction before the end of 2018.
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Budget bring big changes By Keegan Thomson
CHANGE is in the crisp wintery air across western Sydney as Treasurer Scott Morrison hands down his second federal budget. In crunching the numbers some of the biggest winners of the 2017 federal budget will be pensioners, single parents and veterans with the people losing out most including antivaccination advocates and university students. Veterans mental health services are set to get a $350 million boost. Dan Tehan, the Veterans’ Affairs Minister, said the cash would be ‘new money’ and would be used to eliminate wait times, improve services and help to curb the rates of depression amongst returned service personnel. Of the new money, $133.1 million will go towards provide healthcare to the participants of the British nuclear test program in Australia in the 1950s and 60s, $9.8 million will go towards new suicide prevention and $166.6 million will go towards the digital transformation of the Veterans’ Affairs IT systems.
Budget 2017 South Australian Senator, Nick Xenophon, has secured a deal with the government that will include $75 cash payments for single parents and single pensioners with $125 for couples on pensions to help deal with increases to power prices across the country. There will be big money thrown at the development of the airport at Badgerys Creek, with estimates hinting that it will be up to $6 billion. The funds could go into paying for the airport development as well as the construction of a rail link through western Sydney to the developing airport. The airport will now be paid
in full by taxpayers and construction is set to begin in 2018. 24 private schools across the country will lose funding but all public schools across Australia will receive benefits from the Prime Minister’s Gonski 2.0 plan, which would give schools an extra $2.2 billion over the next four years. Of the 24 private schools losing some funding none of them are in western Sydney. Parents who choose not to vaccinate their kids are set to lose out after the 2017 budget outlined a reduction in the family tax benefit for the families of non-vaccinated children.
As of July, Family Tax Benefit A payments will be reduced by $28 a fortnight for each child who does not meet vaccination requirements. This means a family with one nonimmunised child will lose $728 a year. The federal government ups the pinch on university students who’ll now have to start paying back their university fees from the time they earn $42,000 a year. Education Minister, Simon Birmingham, has also outlined $2.8 billion in cuts to the university sector, which could have knock on affects to the local western Sydney university market. With the government holding a slim majority in Canberra it could be a while before we see some of these budget measures make their way into the western Sydney homes. There is already enough of a struggle around the west so if the government wishes to pass on the cost any of their big spend items to the tax payers of western Sydney they’re going to have to tread lightly. This article was printed prior to the budget being handed down. There are expected to be some changes delivered to other government services across the region.
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Getting to know....
New in-home care provider launches in Penrith
Eric Wright CEO Nepean Community College with Conner Lowe
1. What was your first paid job? Three and I can’t remember which was first. Shoveling chicken manure for Bouquet Compost and Mushroom farm Shop Assistant at Beare and Ley Menswear in Parramatta Ironworker and brickies labourer on factory shutdowns when the work was available. 2. What is your guilty pleasure? Not sure I have one. Very boring. Pie and chips with a bread roll. Old English “chip butty” 3. What is your biggest fear/phobia and why? Probably heights but the why is a sad story. 4. What is your worst habit? Not listening and over complicating things. Think too much and try to communicate everything in my head at once. 5. Best advice you have ever been given? Toss-up between the Serenity Prayer and pride goes before a fall. 6. If you only had $50 left in the bank, how would you spend it? Not sure I would. You know how the Otis Redding song goes. “I’ll hang on to it till that eagle grins.” 7. Favourite holiday destination and why? Beach house on the NSW coast. Get together with all my family and we catch up and chill out. 8. Do you have a favourite sporting team? Sadly, Parramatta Eels. Grew up playing in the Parramatta Junior League and going to Cumberland Oval to see the Thornetts. 9. Name one reason that you love Western Sydney? Wide open spaces are important to me. Grew up in the Hills district when it was farms and there are days when there are almost no cars around. 10. In three words, describe your perfect Sunday? Church, garden, dinner.
Trusted in-home care provider Home Instead Senior Care has launched in Penrith this month, bringing high quality care and support to the residents of Penrith, the Blue Mountains and its surrounds. Home Instead Senior Care is a specialist, national provider of in-home care for older Australians. Jigisha Kariya and Nerida Ives own the office together and both have backgrounds as Clinical Nurse Specialists, with a combined 25 years of nursing experience. Given Australia’s ageing population, in-home care is on the rise with nursing homes considered too expensive to meet the needs of seniors who are living longer than ever before. According to the Australian government, the number of Australians aged 65 years or over is expected to increase from 3.6 million in 2015 to 6.2 million in just twenty years[1]. “From our experience in nursing we have seen the difference it makes to people’s lives to be able to stay in the comfort and security of their own homes. We want to enable our local community of seniors to live with dignity, safety and independence and for many people, this means being
able to stay at home as they age. Our local community does feel like an extended family and we’re excited to be able to help them in this way,” says Nerida. The Penrith office covers the following areas; Blacktown, Horsley Park, Werrington, Orchard Hills, Cranebrook, Penrith, St Clair, St Mary’s South, Plumpton, Rooty Hill, Doonside, Mt Druitt, Glenbrook, Blaxland and Springwood. For more info on Home Instead Senior Care visit www.homeinstead. com.au
Sculptures, storytelling and nature in the heart of St Marys “South Creek Turning” is bringing sound sculptures, storytelling and nature to the heart of St Marys this May. The community is invited to celebrate South Creek/ Wianamatta, and discover what lies hidden beneath the weeds. Penrith Mayor Cr John Thain said South Creek was once the heart of St Marys. “This once vibrant hub of the community is being brought back to life with two special events being held in May,” Cr Thain said. “Participants will explore the natural beauty of the area and join in a range of activities including making large sound sculptures, guided nature walks, and storytelling circles on history, culture and environment,” he said. Saturday 6 May, 8-11am: Join us for a free breakfast, help us with our Clean Up Australia event and take home some free native seedlings from project partner Greening Australia. Saturday 20 May, 10am-3pm: Join us for a creative, environment-focused day. There’s a sound sculpture making workshop, using recycled objects reclaimed from the clean-up and natural objects, with Sound Artist and
South Creek, where the two events on May 6 and 20 will be held.
facilitator Oonagh Sherrard. You can also join Greening Australia to explore local native plants and animals on a guided walk, or plant a tree, and share stories of history, sustainability and cultural heritage with members of St Marys Historical Society, Indigenous Elder Colin Gale and Sustainability guru Ian Moxon. A free and delicious lunch is also included. Both events will take place on the
banks of South Creek at the Kingsway Playing Fields. Everyone is welcome at both events and children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is essential. Call 0416 239 745 or email curlytrees@gmail. com to register now. More information is also available at www.facebook. com/SouthCreekTurning South Creek Turning is a Magnetic
Places project supported by Penrith City Council. Project partners are Greening Australia, St Marys Historical Society, St Marys Area Community Development. Event Facilitators are Sound Artist Oonagh Sherrard, Indigenous Elder Colin Gale, Local Historians Norma Thorburn and Caroline Volkiene and Sustainability Guru Ian Moxon.
BBQ kings of the west take the silver prize By Keegan Thomson
IN the internet era there are hundreds of new competitive sports doing the rounds, some of which include extreme ironing, cheese rolling and cardboard tube dueling, but one of the newest and most tasty sports is competitive barbecuing, with Kingswood local Lukas Armstrong leading the charge for western Sydney. Mr Armstrong is part of a team who represented the Nepean at the Meatstock barbecue festival, a weekend long extravaganza dedicated to everything cooked, smoked or grilled, and he says his meat is perfection. “I’ve got my special combination of flavours that I’m pretty happy with,” he said. “My meat has a distinct flavour, a little sweet to begin with and then a little heat at the end. “The key is the little heat at the end because I don’t want to offend anyone,” he said. Mr Armstrong took me through some of the finer details of competitive barbecuing, a sport which has only been in Australia for a few years now. “There’s four judging categories in
Shane Harris and Lukas Armstrong at Meatstock Sydney. Photo: Facebook
which you can enter,” Mr Armstrong said. “The beef category, the popular lamb category, chef’s choice and a seafood category.” For his chef’s choice section, Mr Armstrong cooked chocolate brownies in his smoker barbecue. Outlining the rules, he said each entrant is judged on three main things. “You’re scored on three levels, presentation, texture and taste,” Mr Armstrong said. “Presentation is pretty important
because it has to look good in order for people to think it tastes good. “Texture is about how the meat feels, how much bite you can get out of it, because you don’t want your meat falling off the bones really. “Taste is very important, obviously, so that one is the key to nailing it,” he said. His team, Rollin Smoke, has won numerous awards at barbecuing events across Australia including a second place award at the Brisbane
barbecue festival. This year the team placed second overall in the competitive barbecuing competition. Mr Armstrong gave some tips for anyone looking to make awardwinning quality meat on their own barbecues. “Slow cooking is better. If you’ve got tender cuts you need to treat them nice and cook them slow,” he said. “They’ll taste better after cooking for 12 hours or so.”
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Celebrating a milestone birthday Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies MP, had the pleasure of celebrating the 100th birthday of local resident, Pearl Moorey. Tanya celebrated the special occasion with Pearl, her family and friends. “I was privileged to celebrate Pearl’s 100th birthday with her family and carers,” said Tanya Davies. Pearl was presented with 3 letters of congratulations from Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Speaker Shelley Hancock and NSW Governor David Hurley to celebrate reaching her milestone birthday. “I congratulate Pearl on her milestone 100th birthday,” Tanya Davies said. Pearl Moorey celebrated her 100th birthday on 30 April 2017.
New police officers join the Penrith community The Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands have welcomed seven new probationary constables following Fridays Police Academy attestation parade of Class of 330. Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith congratulated the new recruits on graduating from the Goulburn Police Academy and thanked them for their commitment to combating crime, and protecting the community. “I would like to welcome our newest officer to the region, and extend our gratitude to them for devoting their careers to such an honourable cause,” Stuart Ayres said. “I know the qualifications our officers have completed at the Police Academy, together with the on-the-job training they will undertake at our Local Area Commands will ensure they are more than adequately prepared to step into this important role. “Policing can be an extremely challenging profession. Our officers encounter the best and the worst of humanity, so I’m very pleased that our community will benefit from the enthusiasm of seven new officers starting their career on the beat.” Class 330 includes 178 recruits who have attested as Probationary Constables. These new recruits will commence on-the-job training on Monday and will continue distance education before graduating with an Associate Diploma in Policing Practice. The men and women taking attestations today will join more than 3,759 officers who have become sworn NSW Police officers since 2011. The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government is committed to boosting the authorised strength of the NSW Police Force to 16,795 over this term of Government.
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Students answer Lion’s call to help Salvos By Jim Devine
The Lions Club of Emu Plains are seeking volunteer drivers and collectors to be involved in the Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal Doorknock. It’s an association that goes back for 27 years in a row. The door-knock will take place on Sunday, May 28, with drivers and collectors required for over 13 designated areas in the Emu Plains, Emu Heights and Leonay areas. Answering the Lion’s call are four Year 7 students from Penrith Anglican College; pictured are Sienna Aurisch, Kate Berwick, Emma Tarbert and Amber O’Connor. The students heard about the need for volunteers and quickly got together to form a ‘team’. Kate, the ‘organiser’, said: “Our aim is to beat the collection for last year for our area.” Kate’s mum, Lisa, is volunteering as the team’s driver, supervising the girls and moving them throughout their designated collection area. Lions organiser, John Choma, reminded all that this year the assembly point for collectors is the Emu Plains Community Centre, Lawson Street NOT at Nepean CAPA High School hall. John further added that the number of
Sienna Aurisch, Kate Berwick, Emma Tarbert and Amber O’Connor.
volunteer collectors directly influenced the total amount raised. Please contact John on 4735 5120 or the Salvos, Major David Pullen on 0408514528 to register your interest, in helping out. If you think you may not be home on the door-knock, please send your donation to The Salvation Army, Red Shield Appeal, GPO Box 9888, Sydney, or https://www.my.salvationarmy.org.au/ donation/ Majors David and Robin Pullen of the Salvation Army, thanked the Lions Club and associated volunteers for their invaluable assistance for many past years of the Sunday Red Shield Appeal. David explained that the funds from the Appeal are ploughed back into the local area, but that the total spend was around ‘threefold’ of that collected in the Appeal. Donations, no matter how small, will help the Salvos continue their invaluable work in the community. The Red Shield Appeal funds support a number of social programs in the Penrith area including Mature Workers Program, Youth Leadership Program, Drug & Alcohol Program & Counselling Service. There will be a free Lions sausage sizzle to reward those volunteer drivers and collectors and to finish off what all hope will be a successful morning.
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Ability links accelerates independence Eligible members of the Penrith community will soon have access to free driving lessons thanks to a program inspired by the NSW Government’s $44 million initiative Ability Links. The Ross Hutchison Foundation driving program was formed by Reverend Hutchison after he and local ‘Linker’, Paul, supported Rylee Lowe, 19, achieve the 120 hours of driving practice needed to obtain a license. Minister for Disability Services, Ray Williams, welcomed the driving program and applauded the work of Ability Links. “This is a fantastic example of the incredible work achieved by Ability Links. Not only has Mr Lowe benefitted from the program but it has sparked the idea to support other locals in the community to achieve their own goal to get their license,” Mr Williams said. Eligibility for the driving program includes people with disability, people with mental illness, Indigenous Australians and disadvantaged youth. Through the support of Ability Links, Mr Lowe has also achieved his goals of playing rugby league, attending TAFE and working as a mentor to young people.
“Ability Links has had a huge impact on my life. Paul has worked with me to get my license, play rugby and get a job supporting students at Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School,” Mr Lowe said. Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres said Ability Links was a great asset to the area and congratulated all those
involved. “Ability Links is a fantastic program, empowering local people with disability, their families and carers to plan for the future and realise their own aspirations,” Mr Ayres said. Over 73,000 people with disability, their families and carers have benefited from Ability Links. According to
independent reports by Urbis, the program returns three dollars in economic and social benefits for every dollar invested. “Ability Links is an incredibly successful program that complements the aims of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS),” Mr Williams said.
A day in the life of... A stunt driver By Keegan Thomson
STRAPPED into a racing car seat, riding shotgun in a D-Max ute, I was tasked with the job of interviewing a stunt driver. Of course we could have done the interview in a coffee shop or at the kitchen table, but for this interview I was invited to chat whilst driving on two wheels, doing skids and doughnuts at the Hawkesbury show ground. Dave Shannon is a stunt driver and has been launching cars into the air, driving on two wheels and performing at breakneck speeds for the past 36 years. He is now one of the veteran drivers on the Isuzu Team D-Max stunt team. Coming from a motorsport background, Mr Shannon said he got involved with stunt driving through his previous work. “The motorsport this is most like, is rallying,” Mr Shannon said. “I was involved in rallying and a position became available, so I saw the opportunity for someone to pay me while I have fun, and 30 years later I’m still enjoying it.” Besides the expertise he needs to pull off the death defying stunts, Mr Shannon said one of the most
important skills in the D-Max crew is teamwork. “We’re five blokes together, living in each others pockets, and we’ve all got to work together otherwise things can go wrong,” Mr Shannon said. “There’s a big range of ages and background in our team so we’ve all got to find some common ground and get along,” he said. Before we took off Mr Shannon spoke me through some of the pre-demonstration check he’ll go through. “I’ll come out and have a look around where we’re going to be driving,” Mr Shannon said. “The grass out here, particularly
since it is a little dewy, can cause some issues. “Because of the all-grass arena, there are some tricks we can’t do. For example, we can’t do hand-break turns, it would just cut up the grass too much and there are some safety issues with it all,” he said. After I was buckled into the seat and given a helmet to wear, Mr Shannon ran me through some of the noteworthy features of the car that allows the team to undertake the stunts. “The car has a locked diff, which allows the car to drive on the side on two wheels, they have harder front springs and softer rear springs,” he
said. “A lot of the the other features in the car include the safety features. The roll bar, the five-point harness, the racing seats and the arm that comes out the side during our two wheel trick.” After we’d screamed around the track a couple of times, Mr Shannon took on the two wheel drive. He hit a ramp and sent the front and back rear tyres into the air, meaning we were driving on the right hand tyres. Mr Shannon made it look easy and for me as a passenger made me feel every bit safe, even though he was thrashing us about the showground like a speed demon.
Di determined to beat cancer diagnosis Cancer Council NSW volunteer Di Cohen is determined to get back to doing what she loves best – working for her community. The great-grandmother of eight has been volunteering for Cancer Council NSW in Greater Western Sydney for 22 years. In February, after feeling unwell and visiting her doctor, Di was informed she had pancreatic cancer. It is Di’s second cancer diagnosis, and just like the first time 24 years ago, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, she is determined to beat the disease. “I won’t let it beat me,” she said. Di first found out about Cancer Council NSW while receiving treatment for breast cancer. “I didn’t know anything about Cancer Council. My surgeon said he would get a counsellor to come speak with me. Then two years later I received a letter inviting me for an interview to become a support worker,” she said. It was the start of a long affiliation with Cancer Council NSW. “I volunteered in the Greater Western Sydney office five days a week. Then they brought in laws that meant you could only volunteer for a maximum 16 hours a week. In Australia, I think people should be
Di Cohen – Cancer Council NSW volunteer Di Cohen with some of her extensive collection of Dougal bears.
able to make up their own minds about the number of hours they want to volunteer. I’ve never felt pressured into doing any more than I wanted to. I love doing it,” Di said. Di said supporting events like Cancer Council’s Relay For Life, Daffodil Day and Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea was vital to beating cancer. “It’s important to help get the message out there – to let people with cancer know they’re not alone. Hopefully, when my great-
grandchildren are grown up, we’ll no longer have to worry about cancer,” she said. Regional Manager for Cancer Council NSW Greater Western Sydney Rory Alcock said Di’s passion for helping those touched by cancer was evident in everything she does. “As an office volunteer for 15 years she has been the friendly face on reception greeting visitors and triaging callers to staff members. The office has been a quieter place without her and we’ve all missed not having
her with us,” Mr Alcock said. “Di’s ability to connect and chat to anyone and everyone also made her a great Daffodil Day team leader at Westpoint Shopping Centre. I don’t think anyone could pass her stall without purchasing a daffodil or a Dougal bear. However, I think if Di was forced to name the volunteer role closest to her heart it would be as the Blacktown Relay For Life committee member responsible for honouring and celebrating survivors and carers. As someone who has had cancer she made sure that Blacktown Relay For Life’s survivors and carers morning tea was treated as the VIP event it should be.” Di said she hoped to return to volunteering with Cancer Council NSW soon. “I’ve met a lot of nice people through Cancer Council, people who I’m still friends with years later. I’d like to be able to get back – even if it’s just a couple of hours one day a week. Giving back is what makes volunteering so worthwhile,” she said. Mr Alcock said people who wanted to volunteer with Cancer Council NSW in Greater Western Sydney could call (02) 9354 2000 or visit www.cancercouncil.com.au for more information.
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Australian Vernacular Furniture Celebration Chair-making Event The Arms of Australia Inn Museum, Emu Plains, will be hosting a chairmaking event as part of the 2017 National Trust Heritage Festival, on Sunday 21st May to celebrate this county’s first distinctly EuroAustralian cultural expression, Australian vernacular furniture. Mike Epworth from the Rope and Pulley Association will run the workshop, celebrating the group’s ancestor, the First Fleet convict carpenter Anthony Rope and the eight generation tradition he started. The chair created at the Penrith event will be in the style of the Jimmy Possum tradition. This tradition derives its name from a mysterious 19th Century chair-maker who reputably lived and worked in a hollowed out tree near Deloraine, Tasmania and who inspired other makers (18801935) from the area to adapt his design. The finished chair will be jointly made by the descendants of Rope and the Jimmy Possum chair makers
living in the Penrith region, out of historically and personally significant salvaged timber from the area. Participants will be taught how to carve chair components using the drawknife, a historic woodworking tool widely used in colonial times.
They will also pass on oral histories relating to place, people and time attached to the timber. These along with related historic images and prime documents will be recorded digitally. The finished chair, along with
documentation, will be donated to the museum. For more information visit the Jimmy Possum Appreciation Society Facebook page or contact Mike Epworth on 0405 993 557 or mike. epworth@griffithuni.edu.au
Travel focus: Best Hong Kong Delicacies By Keegan Thomson
WANDER around the streets of Hong Kong, past the wet markets, down the spice alleyways and through the exotic dried goods stores and you’ll see a mixture of fresh produce with traditional Chinese ingredients all catering to a culturally-mixed crowd. Its rich British colonial history has paved the tastes of Hong Kong, mixing westernised European dishes with traditional Chinese staples. When in HK these are the five musttry local delicacies for any traveller with a taste for adventure. Dim Sum Cram yourself into a traditional Dim Sum restaurant. They’re loud, chaotic and often air conditioned to the point of freezing. Go past the boring and order a baked barbecue pork bun, nibble on some chicken feet or feast on sticky rice in lotus leaf. Try the infamous xiaolongbao, Hong Kong soup dumplings, mixed with soy and ginger sauce from Din Tai Fung, they’re a Taiwanese dish with a local twist. ‘Pantyhose’ Milk Tea Pantyhose milk tea, also known as Hong Kong style milk tea, is a delicious way to quench your thirst. Traditional, black Chinese tea-leaves are put in a silk stoking, or pantyhose, and then put into a teapot to boil. Once the tea has been boiling for around six to eight minutes then the tea is poured into a cup with condensed milk being added. This local favourite is specially served on ice at Lan Fong Yuen teahouse, a traditional haunt which
Hong Kong milk tea at Lan Fong Yuen.
sells a ‘secret’ brew of black tea, creating a strong and unique brew. Eggettes This Hong Kong traditional dessert has become popular over the world in recent years. Best served hot and crispy, the circular, egg shaped bubbles are made from an egg-rich sweet batter. Cooked in a special mould on an open flame, it is quite a sight to see the street food vendors cooking and selling these delicious local delicacies.
Xiaolongbao at Din Tai Fung. Photos: Keegan Thomson
Baked goods Being a city that bridges the gap between the eastern and western hemispheres of the globe, Hong Kong has embraced and redefined a number of traditionally European foods with baked goods, with bakery food being one of them. On any old corner of the city you’ll find a Cantonese bakery selling Hong Kong versions of traditional favourites. Some of the best include baked brioche soaked in a French toast mixture called an egg milk bun, green tea brownie
croissants and pineapple buns. So many carbs but well worth the extra workouts to burn it all off! Wonton soup For many Hong Kongers a bowl of wonton soup is the perfect comfort food. Made up of a bowl of steaming hot noodles with wontons and greens, this dish’s main kicker is the red vinegar sauce it is served with. Best to slop it about and get right in there, the wonton soup can be a bit of a challenge to eat with chop sticks.
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World renowned fashion designer coming to Penrith By Kerrie Davies
For Eternity Bridal Exhibition, which is held in Penrith in June, have secured the services of Henry Roth as a Celebrity Guest at the “For Eternity Bridal Exhibition for 2017!” Henry Roth is a go-to lifestyle and fashion authority, fashion designer, all-round media personality and ‘Makeover King.’ Recently, this has seen him appear on the award-winning Project Runway Australia, Beauty and The Geek, Australia’s Biggest Loser, The Real Housewives of Melbourne, Red Carpet from Hollywood and the Today Show Fashion Editor. Not surprisingly, Henry Roth is always ready to charm and step into confident ideas about fashion. His hallmark philosophy of ‘Affordable Couture’ is a key aspect of his brand and opens the door for brides to capture their style at a comfortable price. Always inspired by his ongoing conversation with brides and the mood they wish to convey on their wedding day and testament to his diversity of styling and mastery of trendsetting. Henry will be the Guest Speaker
conducting workshops and holding Q & A sessions on both days of the exhibition making sure that Western Sydney Brides are brought up to date with all of the latest trends and styles. With twice daily fully-choreographed
fashion parades and a large range of wedding related exhibitors, the “For Eternity Wedding Exhibition” is a must-attend for all brides to be. The “For Eternity Bridal Exhibition” is western Sydney’s largest and most
prestigious bridal exhibition; held annually in the Pavilion at Panthers. Established in 1999, the exhibition’s constant growth has ensured its success with over 65,000 attendees since inception. After 19 years of successfully running the For Eternity Bridal Exhibition, Tamara Van Antwerpen (Snapdragon Events, Luke Priddis Foundation) handed over the reins to Monique Annetts (AMA Event Management) a company specialising in events in the Penrith area. To ensure the continued success of the Exhibition, Sue McNally has been appointed as Event Consultant; specifically to work on this event. Sue’s previous role at the Penrith CBD Corporation, where she was involved in a large number of events including the yearly Penrith CBD Festival, will ensure that this remains one of the leading Bridal Exhibitions in the area This years Exhibition which will be held on the weekend of 24-25 June at the Pavilion at Panthers Mulgoa Road Penrith. If you would like further information about Henry Roth or the “For Eternity Bridal Exhibition” please contact:Sue McNally Event Co-Ordinator Mobile : 0416 775 441 E/Mail : info@ foreterntiybridal.com.au
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Step closer to helping vulnerable locals STUART Ayres, State Member of Penrith, has congratulated the Penrith community on reaching a key milestone in the effort to establish a new women’s crisis shelter. The NSW State Government has committed $2.8 million to Women’s Community Shelters (WCS) as part of a two-year funding deal to support the operation of existing community shelters, and help establish at least three new shelters across New South Wales. WCS currently operate refuges in Manly, Hornsby, The Hills, and Great Lakes, which support women and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of domestic violence. The shelters are co-funded by WCS and the Department of Family and Community Services (FACS). WCS is continuing work with local supporters and groups, including local MPs, to grow community capacity and build on fundings provided by the NSW Government. Stuart Ayres MP, Member for Penrith has praised the community and Women’s Community Shelters for now reaching a key funding target. “Increasing crisis accommodation and case management support to women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as a result of domestic violence is essential,” Mr Ayres said. “WCS partners with local communities to establish new shelters by raising support, both financial and non-financial.” “Reaching this goal means we are one step closer to a new crisis shelter, which will be a game changer for vulnerable people in our community.”
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Stuart Ayres MP & Annabelle Daniel of Women’s Community Shelters
At the announcement of the community milestone being reached, Annabelle Daniel, from the Women’s Community Shelters came and spoke to Mr Ayres at his office in Penrith. Penrith, and the western Sydney region, has some of the most dramatic and violence rates of domestic
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THIS month we are going to enlighten ourselves with car security tips. The almighty car can mean many different things to people, and at times I have often wondered why some males have married their wives and not the beloved car. That hunk of metal that you have cashed yourself up to your eyeballs in, that sits (quietly) on the driveway is also the bearer of many of your darkest secrets such as the odd scratch, the odd nose pick at traffic lights, singing Mariah Carey in high C and thinking that you sound great and body gas that could wipe out the state forest. Hint one - Nothing quite spells please smash my window and grab me like an iPad, iPhone, navigator, laptop and any other electronic contraption on the planet left on show in your car. Really good idea to take all that crap
with you, because nobody (except the baddies) really care that you own a laptop bigger than Sydney airport’s flight command centre equipment. Hint two - The 11th commandment - Locketh thy car. You would be soooo surprised how many boneheads leave the car unlocked in car parks or driveways and wonder why it got stolen or broken into. We have all been guilty of this - rushed, kids screaming, bottle’o calling your name in 3D - however it is imperative (my big word for the day) to lock your car each and every time you get out of it. (Copy that, Roger Wilco). Hint three - Car alarm systems, most new makes and models come with all that crap in them, however many don’t squeal like a pigeon having its feet pulled. They quite often don’t have all the bells and whistles (Unless it’s a $400,000 sports whatever car
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with a coffee maker), I am still a firm believer of the beloved extra car alarm, beep, beep, immobiliser etc, that just does what is designed to do. And get it installed by someone who knows what that hell they are doing not Uncle Harry who has a world title in macramé. Hint Four - Okay hands up who leaves car keys in the ignition while getting fuel (don’t lie)? This deserves the Chuck Norris upper cut award in bronze, because yes folks cars have been stolen from servos. Take your keys with you, sorry yeah I know it will add 3 seconds to the fuel up time …but? This is a big tut tut tut with an index finger wave. Hint five - Parking the machine in a dark place, now unless you are doing a stick up, drug transaction or some other activity, it is a great idea to park in well-lit areas and where
people are around. Hint Six - Pimping da ride- love the $10,000 tyre rims with the Swarovski crystals on each nut? Well so do the baddies. If you are going to beef up the bad boy, it may be a good idea to have it as the Sunday ride only, fully garaged ( you thought I was going to say fully sick didn’t you?) and also have a very hungry Pit Bull stapled to the driver’s side door. It’s great that you are spending a mortgage on your car, however be aware that it will draw as much attention as a state of origin match. Just be aware that it is high on the Richter scale of car theft. So there you have it, Gina’s handy tips on car security, your car will be safe (tick) we won’t laugh at your gr8 number plates (tick)no animals were injured during the writing of this article (tick) and the bottle’o is still calling your name (tick).
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Glenmore Park Football Club receives NSW Government Grant Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies MP, has congratulated the Glenmore Park Football Club upon receiving a grant of $7,000, administered under the Local Sport Grant Program, to contribute to the purchase of new uniforms, coach accreditation courses and fund upgrades to the canteen. “The very essence of this program is to recognise the undeniable talent and dedication emerging from local sporting organisations such as the Glenmore Park Football Club,” Tanya Davies said. Tanya Davies was joined by Club Secretary Richard Schotanus, Treasurer Melissa Xuereb, committee member Kelly Watkins and some young players from the Under 6 Alligators at Mulgoa Rise Sporting Fields in Glenmore Park, where the cheque was presented. “The allocation of this grant signifies the ongoing commitment of the NSW Government in ensuring that local clubs are supported throughout their efforts in growing young athletes,” said Tanya Davies. In particular, the $7,000 will be used by the Club to the purchase of new uniforms, coach accreditation courses and fund upgrades to the canteen. “As many of the local sporting clubs in Mulgoa are run by volunteers, these grants are crucial in boosting infrastructure, programs and services to increase on-going participation,” said Tanya Davies. For more information about the NSW Government’s Local Sporting Grant Program, please visit: https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/ grants/localsport.
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Toxic plants can harm your pet
With mother’s day around the corner, we thought we would discuss toxic flowers and plants. Lilies are often used in floral arrangements, however, many cat owners and florists are unaware that lilies are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure. Indoor cats and especially kittens are drawn to flowers as they are a novel feature in a familiar environment. The toxic chemical in lilies that causes injuries to the kidneys is unknown but all components of the plant are toxic – this includes the petals, stamen, leaves and pollen. As little as 2 leaves or part of a single flower have been reported to cause death. Even a kitten mouthing a plant should be considered a potentially fatal ingestion. If you suspect your cat may have ingested lilies it is vital that you seek immediate veterinary attention as early detection and treatment is vital. The prognosis for a full recovery is excellent if treatment is started before kidney failure develops. Another plant that is toxic in both dogs and cats is Brunfelsia – commonly known as Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. This beautiful plant is very common in suburban areas and has violet, liliac and white flowers. This is perhaps the most toxic plants in dogs and is commonly associated with death. All
parts of the plant are considered toxic, especially the fruit which drops after flowering. The toxins can cause seizures, paralysis/weakness and a decrease in blood pressure & heart rate. This plant can affect multiple organs of the body and treatment of the animal can be challenging. One of the problems with this plant is that toxicity can take over 12 hours to be revealed and pet owners may not realise that the plant is the problem. Another popular plant which is gaining popularity is the Cycad plant – commonly known as Sago Palm. This plant can even be purchased from furniture stores and is a common indoor plant due to
it’s hardy evergreen palms and tropical look. This plant is toxic to many species including humans, dogs, cats, sheep and cattle. All parts of this plant are poisonous especially the seeds which contain a large amount of the poison. The primary toxin in this plant is called cycasin which results in severe liver failure. Animals that ingest this plant may start to become sick in as little as 15 minutes or up to a few hours. Symptoms of ingestion include vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, abdominal pain, tremors, seizures and liver failure. There is no antidote to cycasin so early treatment is essential. Unfortunately there is generally no antidote to any plant toxins. Treatment is generally supportive and involves decontamination and fluid therapy. The best advice for anyone with pets is not to have these potentially harmful plants. If you have any questions about any toxins, please contact Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic on 4731 3055.
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Opinion: No trains just planes and automobiles! By Bart Bassett
Last week’s announcement that the owners of Sydney Airport Group Macquarie Bank who had a first right of refusal to build Western Sydney Airport would not be building the new airport is hardly surprising. This is a company who has a short term view of the world in maximising profits not a long term view of the economic and social benefits that the government can have when making long term infrastructure decisions. Let’s not forget Macquarie Bank makes 75c out of every dollar profit just from car parking at Sydney Airport and we all know how painful parking costs are at Sydney Airport, thanks Macquarie Bank The government decision to proceed to build the airport itself should be commended but as I have written in my column in Western News previously they need to maximise the benefits to Western Sydney by providing long term jobs, housing and economic outcomes. This can only be achieved through the airport opening with not only road upgrades but a rail link that connects the new airport to the South West Rail Link and the Sydney Metro Northwest. This means creating a western Sydney economic
growth arc along the rail corridor from Schofields in the north through to St Marys on the western rail line through to the airport and onto the South West Rail Link. One of the keys to housing affordability is ongoing land supply but just as importantly those new communities need to achieve good lifestyle outcomes which can only
come if local jobs are available and those jobs can be activated by good public transport, this is the real answer for western Sydney to have sustained long term economic and social benefits for current and future generations. The new International airport needs to be 24 hours to achieve the greatest economic benefits especially in the
export market for fresh produce to the Asian region. I understand the argument being put forward by some regarding the hypocrisy of those politicians, snobs and trendies living on the existing Sydney Airport flight paths, which have a curfew, and say Western Sydney Airport communities just have to cop it, but this is a narrow argument and we should be looking to gain the greatest economic benefits from a 24 hour airport. The trade off for being home to a 24 hour airport in our region, is we should expect to have a world class rail link linking all of western Sydney from the north to the south when the airport opens. We shouldn’t get a hollow promise for it to come some time in the never never, and to add insult to injury, the toll on the M4 is about to be reintroduced so a rail connection is the least we should expect. Our forefathers planned the western rail line for future generations and when it was built, areas between Seven Hills and Penrith were rural outposts. However it provided the catalyst for housing and economic development and just in the same way our current politicians need to plan for our region’s future by creating the western Sydney economic arc through the construction of the north-south rail link.
Spark your city Have you had a good look around Penrith lately? There’s many new cafes and restaurants sparking the city’s economy! Penrith City Council have been working with Penrith CBD Corp and the Penrith Valley Chamber to grow our city’s experience for night time dining. Penrith is growing at a rapid rate - soon we will have over 5,000 new residents living in the CBD. With this in mind, Penrith CBD has worked with Nepean Community College to offer FREE State training for our cafes, restaurants and local businesses to be skilled and ready for the future. Penrith City Council’s SPARK website contains the latest information about what’s happening and what to do in the Penrith CBD after dark, including a guide to the exciting restaurants and eateries in High Street, Henry St, Riley St and the city centre. You can also download the Penrith CBD Corp App for location, opening hours and contact details for easy choice to DINE LOCALLY. Improved lighting, footpaths, signage and working with local businesses to enhance the visitations to the CBD, creating a diverse and safe city centre.
New cafes and restaurants include: High Street Social, Big Poppas, Burger Head, Beefy Burgers, El Jannah, The Natural Choice Café, Manic Organic, Olives Pizza. And of course, we already have: The Union Café Restaurant and now Wine Bar open plus award winning Henri Marc and High Street Depot.
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Relay For Life a huge success By Conner Lowe
In the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District, it is predicted that an estimated 2063 people will be diagnosed with cancer in a single year, with about 663 deaths expected. Penrith Relay For Life saw our tight-knit community come together, have fun and give back to support all whose lives are affected by cancer. Thousands gathered at the Candlelight ceremony that featured some of our youngest involved in the relay, who shared their stories of inspiration and hope with others, before dedicated participants continued their relay long into the night. More than 1100 registered participants joined the dedicated committee and volunteers at Penrith Paceway for 24 hours, to celebrate life, remember loved ones and help beat cancer. Survivors and carers were recognised as beacons of hope within the community during heart-warming
ceremonies throughout the event. More than 70 volunteers donated their time to make the event a success by supporting the committee in managing proceedings. One volunteer that continues to go above and beyond at each Penrith Relay For Life event is Ross Hutchinson. Ross took on the role of master of ceremonies throughout the entire 24 hours. Luke Horton, Communications and Events Coordinator for Cancer
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Council spoke about the great turn out from the Nepean and Blue Mountains community and how the funds raised will help research. “Cancer Council NSW was extremely happy with the turnout at the 16th annual Penrith Relay For Life. A total of 1238 participants registered beforehand and more on the day. Nearly 100 teams participated in the event. “Relay For Life is a fun and moving overnight experience that
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raises vital funds for Cancer Council’s research, prevention and support services. In the Nepean and Penrith area, money raised from Relay For Life helps support Cancer Council NSW’s SunSmart, Tackling Tobacco, Eat It To Beat It and Nepean Wig Library programs, along with the Nepean Cancer Council Information Service,” he said. Thanks to the incredible support from the Penrith community, this year’s Penrith Relay For Life has already raised more than $200,000. The target of $400,000 is expected to be reached in the coming days. This money will aid Cancer Council NSW initiatives including funding world-class cancer research, providing practical and emotional support services for patients, carers, and families in Penrith and important education programs on cancer prevention. On behalf of the Penrith Relay For Life Committee and Cancer Council NSW, they would like to thank the Penrith community for supporting the 16th annual Penrith Relay for Life on April 29th and 30th.
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Six-year restoration project scoops award
By Kerrie Davies
Last month the Museum of Fire was proud to be awarded Highly Commended in the category of Conservation Interiors (Object) at the 2017 National Trust Heritage Awards. The Museum received recognition for its meticulous restoration of the Leyland Crane, a project which took place under the direction of trained staff and volunteers from June 2010 to July 2016. The Leyland Crane was chosen as a restoration project due to its significant heritage value, in
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the mid-1930s the English company Herbert and Morris designed a unique lifting mechanism that when mounted on a truck chassis could be used not only as a crane but as a tow-truck. Recognising the efficiency of this new crane design, three multi-use emergency tenders were commissioned. The first was used as a recovery vehicle in Liverpool, England while the second crane was in the use of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in London, England. The Museum’s crane is the third, which was commissioned by the New South Wales Fire Brigade.
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Only three vehicles of this kind are known to have been built around the world and this crane is the only one that has remained intact. The crane was shipped to Australia in parts and was used by the NSWFB between 1939-1974, after which time it was sold into private hands and eventually gifted to the Fire Services Museum Victoria. The project was a mammoth one with the entire vehicle needing to be disassembled, cleaned and treated. Repairs were also required to the engine and radiator. “The Museum of Fire is proud of the work undertaken by its staff and volunteers to restore the Crane to its original glory,” CEO Mark White said.
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Penrith Labor councillors congratulate Nepean News on their 200th edition. Your Labor Councillors and Nepean News, both proud supporters of our local community and businesses.
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Penrith hosts ALGWA Conference Elected representatives and women working in local government across NSW traveled to Penrith last weekend to attend the 2017 Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) Conference. More than 100 women attended the conference at Penrith Panthers from 4th-6th May to take advantage of the professional and personal development opportunities offered. The two-day program of workshops, talks and social activities was developed by Penrith Council, with the support of several organisations. “Thank you to our platinum sponsor, United Services Union, for their support of this year’s ALGWA Conference,” Penrith Mayor JohnThain said. “With their help we’ve been able to deliver an exciting and challenging program around the theme Your Adventure Starts Here.” “Council’s longstanding commitment to gender equality is reflected in this theme and I hope the experiences and learning opportunities provided will inspire delegates to aim high and pursue their career and life goals, “Cr Thain said. The 2017 ALGWA Conference is organised by Penrith City Council and ALGWA with thanks to sponsors; United Services Union (Platinum Sponsor) Local Government Super (Gold Sponsor) and Cootamundra- Gundagai Regional Council and Liverpool City Council (General Sponsors).
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Kingsley Liu: Region’s heritage at risk By Keegan Thomson
LOCAL lawyer and social justice warrior, Kingsley Liu, has written to the Chairman of the World Heritage Commission at UNESCO to ask if the Blue Mountains can be put on the world heritage endangered list due to the development of the nearby Badgerys Creek Airport. Speaking to Nepean News, Mr Liu said he wrote to to UNESCO because he is concerned for the people of the region and the state as a whole. “This is an issue for the Blue Mountains and Nepean residents and business owners,” he said. “The Blue Mountain’s is a very public asset to all people in New South Wales so it is an issue for them as well.” On top of these issues Mr Liu said he views the Government’s world heritage process bordering on negligence and the potential impacts to tourism deeply troubling. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, tourism from the Blue Mountains and nearby Nepean region brings more than $400 million a year into the economy. This doesn’t include
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the more than 2500 odd jobs that are involved in the tourism sector locally. The World Heritage listing of the Blue Mountains is one of the many reasons why millions of tourists a year flock to the region each year. Some citizens within the community, Mr Liu included, are worried an airport at Badgerys Creek might endanger that listing. The heritage listing came about
after Prime Minister John Howard publicly announced the shelving of Badgerys Creek Airport in 2000. Now the reversal finally needs to be addressed and explained. “The Blue Mountains represents a diverse array of biodiversity and other environmental values, of which the protections are implied and enforced by its listing” Mr Liu said. “I hope the airport wont jeopardise
the tourist value of the region but it looks like it will. “I’d like to hear the opinions of the government on this issue, in particularly what the government will do about it.” Over the past few years Mr Liu has run as the Greens candidate in federal, state and council elections, and due to his political notoriety he said he felt he owed it to the community to speak up about this issue. Recently Mr Lui convened a campaign called, Save Blue Mountains World Heritage Alliance. “I feel connected to something that has been on the community mind for some time,” he said. “We want to help set up something that can save the world heritage for Blue Mountains and the regional credibility of our part of the world.” Mr Liu says anyone concerned should write to UNESCO to prompt a response. “I call on all those who’re concerned to write to UNESCO, like I have done, to ask that it be put on the endangered list because this is the clearest way to start the process to get a positive outcome to protect the future of this heritage listing,” he said.
Dear Residents, I’d like to congratulate Nepean News on the issue of their 200th edition. They have always been a publication at the forefront of news in the Nepean and Penrith area since they began in August 2009. I’d also like to thank Editor Kerrie Davies and all the reporting staff, for their continuous coverage of issues important to locals. This is a significant milestone for Nepean News, and I wish them continued success into the future. Warm Regards,
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Give Mum an experience to remember this Mother’s Day On stage with Andrey Gugnin - Sydney International Piano Competition Winner 2016 – Concert 22 July 7:30pm Imagine giving mum a ticket to be one of only 150 guests on Saturday 22 July to join the winner of the prestigious Sydney International Piano Competition for thrilling once-in-alifetime experience, seated on The Joan’s Concert Hall stage around the piano. And it’s not just any piano, it’s the jewel in the crown of The Joan’s impressive 33-piece piano collection, the “Rolls Royce of pianos”, the Imperial Bösendorfer, handcrafted in Austria, and the largest of all concert grand pianos, favoured by artists world-wide, both classical and contemporary, including musicians such as Tori Amos. A unique experience for mums who like their music big, bold and classical. Andrey Gugnin performs Bach Adagio in G Major BWV 968; Schubert’s Piano Sonata No.17 in D Major D.850; Shostakovich Piano Sonata No.1 Op.12; Desyatnikov “Reminiscences of the Theatre” (1985); Michael Kieran Harvey 48 Fugues for Frank Zappa No.6: G-Spot Tornado (2009) and Stravinsky Trois Mouvements de Pétrouchka. And if music isn’t mum’s thing it’s not too late to pick up a great four or six show subscription to The Joan for Mum this Mother’s Day – give her the gift of
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Heavens Above with Reverend Ross Hutchison
Ïf The Conditions Are Right From little things ..Big things grow!! An acorn will grow into a big oak tree (If the conditions are right!) That little acorn has all the memory and information ready to grow another tree, just like its Mum and Dad. In a very similar vein, I would like to draw the comparison to the power in a simple smile Once a smile begins its journey, there is nothing to prevent its massive growth!...(If the conditions are right!) A smile can do so many things (If the conditions are right!) It can grow into massive proportions, spreading joy into the hearts and lives of everyone it comes into contact with. It can cause unbridled laughter and happiness (If the conditions are right!) A smile will cause its presence to live long after it has appeared, flourished and disappeared. So protect your smile and deliver joy to the world by making sure your conditions are always right. What floats your boat ??? What makes you smile ??? With A Cheery Smile, Your Mate, Rossco
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Australia’s first theatre?
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he following article, by Sheriden Kelly, appeared in the Penrith Star - Souvenir Edition 16th June 1989 Convicts take centre stage Life for everyone, warders and convicts alike, at the Emu Plains Training Centre was a boring business in 1826 until a little Cockney convict named Jeremy King came up with an outlandish proposition. Bored with the daily toil from predawn to after dark with the occasional flogging tossed in for the sake of discipline, King decided that the camp should have its own theatre. Back in the 1800s, Governor Macquarie established a convict agricultural farm at Emu Plains to help feed the people of Sydney Town, accommodate hundreds or surplus convicts, provide help for the local free settlers by clearing land, provide assigned servants and help for the local trade businesses in the district. But there was also another side to the farm, which had nothing to do with agriculture. In 1825 while Alexander Kinghorne was Superintendent of the farm, a group of convicts, to add some interest to their rather boring days, decided to form a troupe and put on a play for the entertainment of their fellow convicts. Thus started the Emu Plains Theatre, some 35 miles from Sydney Town. The organisers picked their all male performers from the 200 odd convicts at the farm. The female roles were also played by men. The costumes, dresses and scenery were all made by convicts. At first performances were for inmates only, but soon the performances were open to local residents. Among the people who attended the performances were dignitaries, and some very well known local land owners such as the Blaxlands, Coxes,and McHenrys. Sir John Jamison even presented the group with a £10 donation. Later they also entertained a French Navy officer, Hyacinthe de Bougainville, who was visiting NSW in 1825. The group were highly praised for their initiative and creatively.
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The following article, by Sheriden Kelly, appeared in the Penrith Star Souvenir Edition 16th June 1989
Convicts take centre stage Life for everyone, warders and convicts alike, at the Emu Plains Training Centre was a boring business in 1826 until a little Cockney convict named Jeremy King came up with an outlandish proposition. Bored with the daily toil from predawn to after dark with the occasional flogging tossed in for the sake of discipline, King decided that the camp should have its own theatre. Against his better judgement, the superintendent was attracted to the idea, seizing on the chance in a million to ease the tedium of life at Emu Plains. While the theatre was initially to be restricted to officials of the farm and their families, news of the theatre spread throughout the district and free settlers demanded permission to attend the opening night. Rough fences were rigged as seats and a stage was constructed in a large bush hut built from saplings and painted with white clay. Virtually every settler in the district attended the opening night to see Raymond and Agnes and The Devil to Pay with many convicts forced to sit in the rafters for seating. A slight mishap in a scene from Devil to Pay failed to put a damper on the evening when a character named Jobson, struck “female” character, Nell, with far more enthusiasm than the script actually called for. “Damn your eyes,” Nell shouted back in an angry male voice. “Do that again and I’ll knock your ruddy head off.”
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Local real estate office wins big at award ceremoney 40th year in business is most successful yet
On 22nd April PRDnationwide attended the PRDnationwide Annual Gala and returned with a grand total of 11 awards! “There are over 130 PRDnationwide offices across Australia, and for a team of our size to have earned so many top 10 awards is exceptional. I would like to take this opportunity to publicly congratulate each of our award winners, as well as our entire team. It’s a result of everyone’s dedication, experience and enthusiasm that we continue to achieve outstanding results not just for our office, but most importantly, for our clients.” – Darren Latty, Principal Neville Wilson Rookie of the Year & Silver Sales award – Matthew O’Farrell 2017 was the first full year that Matt O’Farrell worked as a full time listing agent for PRDnationwide Penrith. The rookie of the year is a very hotly contested award that is given to the best performing new agent. Breaking in to the real estate industry is tough, so we were delighted to see his determination and commitment to excellent service recognised. Matt’s success proves that our office offers potential agents the chance to be the best in the industry in a very short space of time. No. 2 Principal & High Altitude Award – Darren Latty 2017 is Darren’s 30th year in real estate and he’s still reaching new heights. Darren was the second
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Last week, the Reserve Bank (RBA) decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 1.50 per cent again. Their summary of the economy is that it is growing at a slow pace. The following are the highlights of their press release last week. There has been a broad-based pickup in the global economy since last year as well. Labour markets have tightened further in many countries and forecasts for global growth have been revised up. China is our most important trading partner and growth there is being supported by increased spending on infrastructure and property construction, with the high level of debt continuing to present a medium-term risk. The improvement in the global economy has contributed to higher commodity prices, which are providing a significant boost to Australia’s
national income. Core inflation remains low. Interest rates have increased in the United States and there is no longer an expectation of additional monetary easing (lower interest rates etc) in other major economies. The RBA’s forecasts for the Australian economy have not changed for a while. Growth is expected to increase gradually over the next couple of years to a little above 3 per cent. The economy is continuing its transition following the end of the mining investment boom, with the drag from the decline in mining investment coming to an end and exports of resources picking up. Growth in consumption is expected to remain moderate and broadly in line with incomes. Non-mining investment remains low as a share of our Gross Domestic Product and a stronger increase is what the RBA would like to see. Indicators of the labour market remain mixed. The unemployment
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A very different Sports Scenes with NRL Photos following the fortunes of many of our Panther Players in the thick of the Rep Round action.
Dean Whare rattles Johnathon Thurston in the ANZAC Test.
Trent Merrin lends a hand to halt the progress of Jason Taumalolo.
Leilani Latu crashes over for the match-winner try against Fiji.....
And is mobbed by his grateful Tongan team-mates.
Bryce Cartwright gets his opportunity for City at five-eighth.
Plenty of Panther influence in City’s 20-10 win over Country in Mudgee.
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ANTHONY GRIFFIN’S OUR LONG TERM NRL COACH SAYS PANTHERS RL CEO In the wake of Penrith’s lowly 15th position, many fans have questioned whether Anthony Griffin is still the man to coach the Panthers with a recent poll running 3:2 against. But as Panthers RL CEO Brian Fletcher explains, they are in for the long haul with Anthony Griffin. “He’s only a year and a half into his contract. In all fairness last year everyone would be wanting me to sign him for an extra three years,” Fletcher told Nepean News. “He just hasn’t had the luck he needed this year but he is the long term coach. “He’s employed to mould these youngsters into a good side and that doesn’t happen overnight. “We want to be in a position over the next decade to play finals football every year and we can only do that with a long term coach. “Our side averages 23 years of age and we still need to mould them into players.” Mark Geyer added that most people are forgetting the achievements Griffin made with the squad in his first year as coach. “A lot of people have short memories getting us to the finals last year and we owe at least to see where we finish this year before we even contemplate replacing him,” Geyer declared. “I think he should be judged on the upcoming rounds instead of the nine rounds we have just had. “We do have time to turn it around that’s the one positive at the club as I believe we’ve got the team to turn it around.” While Griffin’s future is rest assured, the same can’t be said for Te Maire Martin, who in having been dropped to the Intrust Super Premiership, may have played his last NRL game for the club with Panthers CEO RL Brian Fletcher unable to guarantee that the Kiwi international will see out his contract which finishes at the end of 2018. The Kiwi five-eighth was originally linked with a move to Wests Tigers until Josh Reynolds’ signing put paid to that deal but is now likely to move to the Warriors at season’s end to replace Belmore-bound Kieran Foran. With Griffin all but finished with the Martin / Cleary halves partnership after just seven games together, Panthers legend Greg Alexander has questioned whether the pairing were given adequate time to gel. “I’m not sure it’s the right thing to do. Te Maire’s a very good player and Nathan’s good and they’ve
Anthony Griffin has the backing of Panthers management despite results not going his way. Credit: 77 Media
done some good things individually through the season to date and they looked like they were combining well,” Alexander told Nepean News. “But they are very young and that is the question. “Do you give them more time to develop, as they are both very good players?” But Alexander refutes suggestions the time is right for skipper Matt Moylan to takeover at fiveeighth role, stating that if Martin isn’t the man of the job then Cartwright, who did an admirable job last year, is. “I don’t think we need to start considering moving Moylan to 5/8 as I don’t think that would be the best fit for the team at the moment,” Alexander declared. “I think Bryce can handle 6 given he handled it well last year.” In the wake of recent cocaine issues to plague the NRL during last weekend’s representative round, noted Panthers critic, Phil Rothfield who originally led the chorus slamming Griffin’s decision to stand down Matt Moylan, Peta Hiku and Waqa Blake for breaking curfew in Melbourne recently, noticeably changed his opinion after Panthers EGM, Phil Gould AM pointed out this is exactly why the players are supervised on interstate trips. Further to our story last fortnight, Brian Fletcher confirmed to Nepean News that the club has made an offer to retain promising Kiwi backrower Corey Harawira-Naera last Friday and talks are on-going, but do face an uphill battle to retain his services given the first grade opportunities on offer elsewhere. Fletcher also confirmed that the proposed salary cap
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for 2018 will not force players out of the club, instead stating that any potential movement in the future will only relate to opportunities elsewhere. “We are well organised in that when we have signed our players within the scope of whatever salary cap will be,” Fletcher confirmed. “We have an idea that it will be around $10 million with everything included in it and we have got the roster that we want. “The young blokes, they want to stay here as they can see one day they are going to a great chance of winning a comp, let alone maybe two or three comps. “But if they can’t see a pathway to first grade then some of them may move but I think that will be in the vast minority.” Panthers held a members forum last Monday night in the Evan Theatre where Phil Gould focused on selling the long-term view that the club was on the right path despite it’s on-field results to date, especially in relation to its’ strong performance off it in the areas of sponsorship (which is set to hit a record $7 million) and memberships, which continue to rise towards 18,000 members. Fans were hoping that Gould would answer the questions asked of him by the members at the forum but apart from answering a few questions, instead vowed to answer each question personally. It’s unfortunate to hear of the circumstances which led to an agreement between club and the hosts of popular Panthers podcast, Panthers Weekly, to put it on hold for now. Hopefully a change in on-field fortunes will see the podcast return in the near future otherwise look for its return in 2018. The rumours hooker Mitch Rein could be making an imminent move continue with speculation the club has already given the ex-Dragons hooker their blessing to look elsewhere. This comes as Intrust Super Premiership teammate, Malakai Watene-Zelezniak was recently granted an immediate release to join the Wests Tigers until the end of 2018. Congratulations goes to the Penrith Panthers under 18s women’s team, who overcame sudden-death finals footy to win the inaugural Tarsha Gale Cup 26-18 over the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, last Saturday at Leichhardt Oval. See you at the game. #PantherPride
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Western Sydney local selected for Australia By Conner Lowe
To represent your country for any sport is an incredible achievement and to do so at the age of 62 is outstanding. Local Western Sydney resident Ray Curran has been selected to represent Australia in the National Dragon Boat team and will compete in Kunming, China in October this year. Late last year trials were held for dragon boat paddlers from all over Australia in their respected states. Ray much like many of the other competitors were encouraged to trial for the Australian National Dragon Boat team or known as the “Auroras”. Ray spoke about his long selection process for Australia and his previous achievements when selected to represent his country in the National Dragon Boat team. “There are different age groups for this team as at the World Championships they race different categories based on age. I tried out for the Senior ‘C’ Category (60 yrs+) and passed the State selection. This consisted of a beep test to a set level, sit ups, bench press and kettle bells.,” he said. “From there those that were successful there then came a National selection weekend in Melbourne in December 2016 at which all the selected State paddlers underwent the selection process again under the eye of the Senior ‘C’ National Coach, Maggie Boyce. “Again, it was all the gym work, beep test and then water time trials over 200m. Following this all paddlers were put through a day and a half of gruelling work in dragon boats under the eye of the Australian National Head Coach Serge Cucsa. “At the end of this, successful paddlers were notified of their selection or not into the Australian Team. This is my second selection, previously selected in 2015 when I competed in Welland, Canada and won 1 gold, 4 silver and 1 bronze,” he said.
Ray has been paddling for 10 years and paddles for his club team in Sydney called the ‘Sloths’. Ray’s club team just had a successful campaign recently in the Australian Nationals in Wodonga, winning several Bronze medals and his team club finishing in the top four clubs in Australia. Ray spoke about his short time in the sport and his coaching achievements in recent years. “I’ve been paddling for 10 years so I was a late starter, but I progressed through the ranks so to speak becoming coach of my SA team ‘Black Dragons’ taking them to gold and bronze in Macau at the World Club Crew Championships (WCCC) in 2010. “I then became coach of two NT teams ‘Arafura’ in 2012/2014 then ‘Darwin Waterfront Warriors’ in
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Coach’s Corner What Cost To “Win At All Costs”?
What importance do we place on the results our children achieve in junior sport? Should skill development and the enjoyment not be our sole focus? The majority of winter junior sporting competitions have or are about to commence. This should be a very exciting time for all children involved. However this enjoyment is often hijacked by a ‘win at all cost’ mentality from some parents and coaches involved at the junior level. Unfortunately this selfish mentality often ruins the dreams and love of sport for young athletes who just want to participate and play with their friends. Coaching should be all about ensuring the players are enjoying themselves and learning as much as possible. If the players are learning and succeeding in the skills and drills they are practicing they are more likely to enjoy their sporting experience and therefore continue to play the game. Training should be structured and designed in order to meet these simple needs of junior players regardless of the sport in which they are participating. We have all come across the junior coach who treats game day like they are a professional coach. If you are that coach ask yourself: How much control do you have over the result once the game commences?
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Little, if any. With that said and as hard as it can be, you need to place zero emphasis and importance on the results your team achieves each weekend. The challenge for coaches is to ensure competition and competitiveness is created internally within your team environment. This takes the emphasis off winning and losing each weekend. Ask yourself two simple questions in order to evaluate your training sessions and game results: Did the players enjoy themselves? Are the players learning and improving both individually and as a team? If you can honestly answer yes to both questions you are doing an outstanding job. As a coach measure yourself on the development and improvement of your players from the start of the season in comparison to the end of the season. We have all come across the parent who is constantly discontented in the style of coaching, results of the team and the individual success of their child. The parent who will constantly shout instructions and feedback to the team during games or bark at the referee for certain decisions. If you are that parent ask yourself: What example am I setting for my child and is the behaviour I am displaying appropriate for the junior sport environment?
At the junior level it is the growth of individual players which will naturally improve each team. As a parent do not place unrealistic expectations on your child. Make sure you set a good example by encouraging each and every player in the team. Support the players and encourage them to have fun, listen to their coach, respect the referee, learn as much as possible and to place zero emphasis on results. Allow the players to play, the coaches to coach and the referees to referee. As a role model for your child your job as a parent is to be supportive and set the right example. The focus of parents and coaches involved within junior sport should be to teach young athletes the importance of a strong work ethic, the ability to have fun, to build positive relationships with their team mates and coaches and also their willingness to listen and learn. If these positive habits and behaviours can be instilled within players from a young age the platform is going to be laid for the best possible future both in sport and in life. The notion of over parenting in junior sport has been documented well in the HBO film “Trophy Kids” which you can watch for free on this link: https://vimeo.com/108600855
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REP ROUND FOOTY EFFORTS GIVES HOPE PENRITH CAN END FORM SLUMP Watching the Panthers recently against the Brisbane Broncos, particularly that first half was hard work. True it could have been a much different outcome had the Bunker not found a way to deny James Tamou a try after it was clear to all and sundry, including Josh McGuire himself, that he had knocked the ball forward out of Peter Wallace’s grasps. But as coach Anthony Griffin said, you can’t be whinging about calls when you’re team is down on confidence and as was the case against the Eels, the Panthers found themselves having to chase plenty of points once the attack finally clicked into gear with twenty minutes remaining and trailing 28-0. Through Matt Moylan’s cameo attacking master-class, the Panthers somehow found a way to make of match of it to trail by ten before going down 32-18 and in the process be consigned to 15th position with just two wins from nine games played. To put it into context, only two other teams – Brisbane and Parramatta have recovered from a similar position to make the top eight. Griffin admitted his young team still have much to learn and plenty of work to do if they ae to claw their way out of their current predicament. “We are on the wrong leg at the moment as a club and a team,” Griffin conceded. “For us as a club and as a team at the moment it’s a big learning curve. “At the moment the competition has got its foot on our throat and the only way we are going to get out of that is to get tough with it and keep coming. “Tonight I thought we did that for periods. “But we’re finding ways to lose at the moment and that’s part of learning how to win as well.” Despite Penrith’s poor start to the season, representative round provided opportunities for eighteen players (seventeen with Samisoni Langi omitted from the Tongan 17). Junior Kiwis skipper Jarome Luai tried to no avail to lift his side back into a contest against a Junior Kangaroos side featuring Panthers teammate Stefano Hala. Their senior Kiwi counterparts were also disappointing but Panthers Dean Whare and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak were two of their better performers, while Trent Merrin’s puzzling
Penrith’s Intrust Super Premiership side’s four-game losing streak came to an end when halves Te Maire Martin and Darren Nicholls overcame the early loss of hooker Mitch Rein to conjure up a six tries to three 28-12 win over Blacktown in what has been dubbed the “Great Western” derby.
City coach Brad Fittler thanks Penrith’s standout performer of the rep round, James Tamou. Credit: NRL Photos.
2017 form continued despite being given the opportunity to start for the Kangaroos. The Tonga Fiji clash the next night was the highlight of the weekend. Bill Kikau and Leilani Latu had a big say for both sides. The former scoring one and setting up another while latter scored two tries including the late match-winner that broke Fijian hearts. Sione Katoa was busy for the victors despite coming off the bench but Waqa Blake on debut struggled to get involved in the game. Then last Sunday the NSW Residents side featuring Panthers Dylan Edwards, Moses Leota and Tyrone May were on the end of a hiding from their QLD counterparts. And finally City bought the shield home for one last time with James Tamou perhaps providing the most encouraging performance of all the Panthers on show this weekend with a powerhouse 67 minute effort that according to City Origin coach Brad Fittler, has put the prop back in with a strong chance to retain his NSW Blues jersey despite Tamou’s form to date at Penrith being by his own admission more down than up. “You could tell from the start of the week that he could see there was an opportunity to turn things around,” the City Origin coach revealed. “Sometimes when you are at your club and constantly looking at losing games, it’s hard not to dwell on the negatives. “But he was able to breathe and press the start button again and go again he did.”
David Tangata-Toa’s Holden Cup side have stretched their unbeaten run to eight games and remain on top of the table after a comprehensive 44-12 win over Brisbane. The refreshed Panthers will now be looking to continue that unbeaten streak when they host last-placed New Zealand Warriors before facing a tricky game away against top eight contenders, Newcastle. Penrith welcomes back James Fisher-Harris (shoulder) from injury for Saturday’s must-win home clash with New Zealand Warriors. The 21-man squad in numeric order is as follows: Moylan (C), Hiku, Whare, Blake, D WateneZelezniak, B Cartwright, Cleary, Tamou, Wallace, Campbell-Gillard, Fisher-Harris, Yeo, Merrin. Interchange: Peachey, Latu, Browne, HarawiraNaera, Leota, Katoa, Kikau, Martin. There were initially injury scares at training today for Peachey (bicep) and Cartwright (ankle) but both are expected to play, while Yeo, Wallace and Campbell-Gillard, who were unavailable for rep duties, should also play. Panthers RL CEO, Brian Fletcher is banking on a large home crowd to help get the Panthers’ finals campaign back on track, highlighting that a win here will lead to several more. “We need a big crowd,” Fletcher put it simply. “It’s important the Panther fans get out there this Saturday at 3pm and back the players up. “I’m sure the players won’t let them down. “They’ve got the talent to turn this season around quickly and I’m sure it will happen. “We just need some luck against the Warriors to go our way for a change. “I’m sure that if we can get over the Warriors on the weekend that we only have to put one or two more wins together and we are then a chance to put seven or so wins together.” See you at the game. #PantherPride
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Night of fun and frivolity
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They say “if you build it they will come” - well it’s what Kevin Costner heard in the 1989 movie Field of Dreams. And like Costner built a baseball field in the heartwarming flick way back, Tommy Lawson from Fernhill Estate did the exact same thing. Last Boxing Day as I was celebrating with my wife’s family at the glorious estate, Tommy, who is Fernhill’s chief operating officer, dropped by to make sure everyone was comfortable and shared a drink (or 3) with us. “You know what you should do here Tommy?” I exclaimed, “You should do a concert, maybe a battle of the local bands or something.” Tommy seemed to take the idea in and two days later rang me. “MG I was thinking about what we chatted about, you know the band and concert thing, I love the idea. I’m going to get Jimmy Barnes to play at Fernhill!” Gee that escalated, talk about aiming for the treetops. But to he and his team’s credit that’s exactly what he did. It was five months in the making but last Sunday night Tommy’s vision became a reality. 5000 locals and others crammed into the makeshift concert arena to witness history. Local girl Yianna Nicholas kicked things off followed by Tommy himself with his band Lawless, then Diesel, Jon Stevens and finally the main attraction, Jimmy Barnes, rocked out on a splendid night in Mulgoa for the first time ever at Fernhill Estate. A big congrats to those who helped along the way in putting the western Suburbs of Sydney on the map as far as musical venues go. It was ground breaking, it was arduous, it was painstaking, BUT it was well worth it. I cannot wait for the next event to be held at Fernhill, nor can those music
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lovers who had one of their most pleasurable musical experiences ever last Sunday night. And another thing.... It’s baaaaaack!! For its 10th year the team of The Great Walk Foundation will be donning the runners and making the 170km trek once again from Bathurst to Blaxland as we raise much needed funds for local charities. If luck is on our side, this year will see us reach the magical million dollar mark made over the past decade. A remarkable achievement from a group of local Penrith businessmen who give up their valuable time each year to raise funds for those less fortunate. This year I’ll be joining Jonathan Green, Mark Mulock, Rob Wearn, Trent Baker, Dave Crossman, Greg Nelson, Cam McInnes, Tony Bowden and Graham Okell as the navigation of the Blue Mountains once again is upon us. On Thursday the 25th of May our main fundraising event will happen at the Gardners Inn Blackheath where Royce Simmons, Doug Walters, and Bill Ashurst will join us for a free event kicking off a 6pm. Should be a great time full of tall tales and fun, we’d love to see you there. If you can help us help others go to www.greatwalkfoundation.com.au and thank you in advance. See you at the game, and hopefully on the walk. And another thing.... A big congrats to Kerrie and the team for their 200th edition. I’m both honoured and excited to be a part of a publication that’s puts so much back in to the Nepean area, here’s to another 200.
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I’m Penrith’s Number One: Moylan By Stewart Moses @TheRiffMarn
Penrith skipper Matt Moylan, has hosed down suggestions he will be making the move to five-eighth any time in the near future. The response from Moylan comes amid speculation that the Penrith fullback wanted to take on the fiveeighth role given the perceived failings of Te Maire Martin and Nathan Cleary as a halves pairing after just seven games together. While Martin remains not only on the outer but possibly on his way out of the club too, Griffin’s current preferred five-eighth, Bryce Cartwright has also hardly set the world on fire since his return from injury two rounds back. But while the Panthers paid the price once again for such an extremely slow start to trail Brisbane 28-0, Moylan’s virtuoso 20 minute performance in attack where he primarily brought Penrith back into the game to trail 28-18, has once again raised speculation and opinion as to whether the skipper will make the Lockyer-like switch from fullback to five-eighth. Such a move would then allow Cartwright to play in his preferred back-row position and allow Dylan Edwards to come into side, either as a fullback or on the wing. But the Penrith skipper confirmed to Nepean News after the conclusion of the last ever City Country game to be played, that his playing future at Penrith remains in the fullback position, citing that such calls for the move only surface when the team isn’t winning. “No I’m happy to play fullback and that’s where I want to play at the moment,” Moylan declared. “My only goal is to win. I want to be winning and at the moment my best position for the club is to be playing fullback. “All this stuff gets mentioned more when we’re not winning. “If we’re winning nothing of this stuff gets brought up.” Having said the Penrith five-eighth spot isn’t for him, Moylan refused to be drawn into who should be, adding that wins will answer these questions.
Matt Moylan credits City coach Brad Fittler for helping him deal with the captaincy pressures. Credit: NRL Photos.
“That’s not up to me. From the club’s standpoint the side gets selected and we’ve just got to go out there and win with whoever is picked,” Moylan said. “It’s a business about winning and if we are winning none of these questions get asked. “It’s no one’s fault, we’re a team and we’ve just got to go out there and put in the performances we know we are capable of.” Having dispelled those rumours at a club level, Moylan admits to wanting to play in the #6 for NSW (he would be happy to be picked anywhere in the 17) and would have loved the opportunity to play in the 6 jumper for City today in front of Blues coach, Laurie Daley. “With Origin I just want to play,” Moylan declared. “It’s a massive arena and such an awesome experience, I want to be part of again. “I would have enjoyed the opportunity to play there (at 6) today but played fullback the whole game and enjoyed the game and the week. “But in saying that, that dream will only come
true if I put some good performances for Penrith and everyone wants people that are winning. “We’ve got a couple of weeks before that’s all said and done so if we can put our best foot forward in the meantime and get a couple of wins that puts us in good stead to be contention (again).” While NSW Origin coach Laurie Daley could only say Moylan remains in the mix to retain his spot in the NSW 17, City Origin coach Brad Fittler was full of praise. “I thought he was great, I really do,” Fittler said. “He (Moylan) saved a try early and Tariq Sims he slowed him down enough for the Ross Dog (Nathan Ross) a chance to get him. “I thought his attack was great. The chip was a bit off the cuff and a bit loose but he said he got a call from the inside and he backed his team mate so I appreciated that. “Like he was in the last Origin, I thought today Moylan was dangerous every time he got the ball.”
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Cleary’s rep debut a welcome relief in troubled times By Stewart Moses @TheRiffMarn
Penrith halfback, Nathan Cleary’s first ever senior representative jersey might have come in the midst of a player drain that forced City coach Brad Fittler to ask his old coach Phil Gould, to make a number of Panthers available for selection. The lack of players available for selection either through “injury” or in a World Cup year, preference to play Test football was exasperated further when the likes of Canterbury, Cronulla, Canberra and North Queensland, all but made their players unavailable for a fixture that no longer serves as a genuine Origin trial. But try telling a 19-year old that his first senior representative jersey didn’t mean anything, even though he admits he was a late inclusion for a City Origin team that he didn’t think he would be playing for in 2017. “I’m really proud to be a part of this last City Country game (won 20-10 by City),” Cleary told Nepean News. “Even though I was a late inclusion as I found out on Monday, I was stoked to get to spend a week with the calibre of players in this team. “I didn’t really think about it too much but I’m always grateful it came. It means a lot.” With his club side in the midst of a form slump that has stretched to five straight losses, Cleary admitted his selection came at a good time as it provided an opportunity to get away from an increasingly tough environment, as the former competition favourites
Penrith’s Nathan Cleary was stoked just to get a call-up to the City Origin side. Credit: NRL Photos.
continue to struggle on the back of a meagre 2-7 win / loss record after nine rounds. But equally his selection enabled Cleary to work under Fittler and get a close up and personal look at how players from other clubs approach their game for the first time. “It was getting kind of tough out at Penrith so it’s been good to kind of get away from it for a week, just to clear the mind and be in a different environment,” Cleary admitted. “Freddie (Brad Fittler) was really good. He paid a lot of attention to us Penrith boys and just tried to fine tune our games a little, which hopefully we can take that back to Penrith.
“Being able to play with the people in this team, they’re great players. “Everyone got along and that was the beauty of the week. “The Ross Dog (Nathan Ross) was a great person to have around as was Chad Townsend, a premiership-winning half. “I really learned off him and took a lot of experience away from this week.” Having been picked on the bench, Cleary had to wait until the second half before he was given his opportunity, with the halfback finding himself in the unfamiliar position of having to get straight into the game as opposed to working his way into the game as Penrith’s starting half. Cleary’s opportunities in attack were limited given the Country team dominated for large periods of the second half after he and Panther team-mate Tyrone Peachey were split open by fellow debutant Adam Elliott to score. But being relieved that City held on for the win, Cleary said that the week and the result could be just the tonic for him to help kick-start his club’s faltering premiership campaign, starting this Saturday against the in-form New Zealand Warriors. “I had just gotten on the field and felt a bit rushed,” Cleary conceded. “We weren’t really talking too much and it wasn’t the greatest moment (conceding that try) but we were happy to get away with the win. “With the kind of tips I can take on board there from Freddie, I’m really stoked to get back to Penrith, knuckle down and work hard on areas of my game so I can help get a few wins for the club.”
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Against all odds, a hole in one! By Keegan Thomson
THE odds of hitting a hole in one are about 12,500 to 1 but despite this a local golfer managed to hit a perfect ball at the Glenmore Valley Heritage golf club. Barbara Strathdee, 71 year old Nepean local, achieved something not many have done before when she hit a perfect hole in one on the twelfth hole at the Glenmore Heritage Golf Club last month. “It is something that I’ve now ticked off the bucket list,” Ms Strathdee said. “When it happened I couldn’t believe it, it was all a bit too surreal. “I thought, this can’t happen,” she said. Ms Strathdee became involved in golf 15 years ago and has never looked back since. “My husband is a golfing addict so I thought I should join him one day,” she said. “When I joined up there were other
Barbara Strathdee with her hole in one. Photo: Supplied
women who were playing together so I joined them and I’ve never stopped playing since then.” One of the things she loves most about golf is the social aspects of club life. “The club gives us opportunities we wouldn’t usually have. We’re
off to New Zealand to play golf with about 24 other people from Glenmore, for a week’s worth of golf in Queenstown,” she said. “I’m just getting to experience some things I would have liked to have done when I was younger.” Something Ms Strathdee is keenly
passionate about is promoting golfing for younger generations of women. She said more women should be encouraged to get involved in the sport. “I’m a firm believer of getting young women onto the golf course,” she said. “We should stop thinking of it as only a man’s sport simply because fathers used to only take their sons to play golf, now everyone should go an have a go.” Ms Strathdee admitted that there is a healthy rivalry between her and her husband, Keith, on the golf course. “We take it very seriously on the golf course, and there is lots of friendly competition,” she said. Confessing, even though she pulled off the hole in one, she wasn’t as good as Keith, something he argued. “She is the better player,” he said. Without a doubt this is a great achievement for Ms Strathdee, but it is nothing compared to her love and passion for the game of golf. “Everyone just needs to get out and onto a gold course,” she said.
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