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Baby’s day out THE goos, gaas. woohs and waahs will return in force to Westfield Penrith – and your local MP wants everybody in on the celebrations! Fiona Scott MP, the Federal Member for Lindsay in conjunction with Westfield Penrith will officially welcome our newest members of the community at a special Welcoming the Babies ceremony on Sunday, October 4, at 11am. Fiona Scott said the event was so successful in April – “we’re doing it for a second time this year”. “We welcomed more than 40 babies in the April celebrations and more were contacting our office to register for future ceremonies,” Fiona Scott said. “This event celebrates new life – and a chance to formally welcome our newest members into the community. “It’s also the opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with support networks.” Following the success of the first ceremony earlier this year, Westfield Penrith Centre manager Paul Stonebridge is encouraging parents to register their newborns and take advantage of the information provided at the ceremony. “Westfield Penrith is proud to be a part of such a popular and special event, as we welcome the newest faces to our community in the popular Welcoming the babies ceremony. Not only does
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the event recognise the contribution parents make to our community, but it also allows parents to connect with other families in the area and learn about essential services that are offered,” Mr Stonebridge said. “On the day of the ceremony there will funfilled activities for the whole family including children’s entertainment with face painting and treats for the kids,” Mr Stonebridge added. Every baby up to 18 months who registers will receive a certificate of welcome and a gift bag. Plus, there will be fun activities for older siblings on the day. Welcoming the Babies will take place in Centre Court, Westfield Penrith, at 11am. If you would like to register your baby or toddler for a certificate, please email Fiona.Scott. MP@aph.gov.au or phone (02) 4731 3700. Registrations close Wednesday, September 30, at 5pm.
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by Kerrie Davies IT has been the topic of conversation around the barbie and the big fat elephant in the Liberal Party room for months - but few outsiders would have predicted when they woke up Monday morning that we’d have a new Prime Minister by the time they tucked themselves into bed that night. After months of speculation the challenge seemed to come from leftfield - no pun intended (okay, maybe just a wee bit) and our 28th Prime Minister was ousted and replaced at a speed that would rival cyclone Tracy. It was so quick in fact, that many even missed the news of the year and woke up the next morning to it - unaware that while they were counting Zzz’s, Malcolm Turnbull was counting nods for his promotion to PM. Within minutes, public reaction was loud and divisive. Moderate Liberals and swinging voters were doing cartwheels. Right-wing Liberals were furious and declaring they would be handing in their memberships. And Labor voters were grabbing their buckets of popcorn, pleased that for once it wasn’t their team performing in the circus. Liberal Party branch members had a contrasting line drawn straight down the factional centre - with one side of the line devastated and the other elated. I have loads of friends who are Liberal Party members and I can relate to both factions. I understand the anger at having a Prime Minister ripped from the throne without any consultation with those who helped them get there. And I understand those who sought greener pastures after 30 consecutive poll losses. Like any winning team you need to be constantly putting runs on the board and kicking goals if you’re going to win the race. But I also can see that the success (and survival) of any party - as cliched as it sounds - requires overlooking differences and uniting as a team. Internal wars spell certain death and quality candidates and the Australian public become collateral damage. It’s something that really needs to be addressed, and fast. Only those without a heart could feel no sympathy at all for a Prime Minister that is knifed in front the country they’re leading. We’ve been there before. Too many times. It’s certainly not pretty no matter which party is wielding the knife and it’s an absolute embarrassment. Unfortunately the political landscape these days is one dictated by polls, social media reaction and a 24 hour news cycle. Politicians are no longer judged on policy alone. In fact, policy is usually the least important factor when the court of public opinion is in session. And make no mistake, the mainstream media plays a mammoth role in the demise of a sitting Prime Minister. Once a PM is “on the nose” with the media, no amount of good news announcements will ever top the silly side-stuff; like style of dress, winking or biting in to an onion. The message just doesn’t get out, and once the media is in that space with a politician and the public are joining in the fun, there’s no turning back no matter what they do from that point on. The message is so lost they need a new word for lost. So here we are, with another Prime Minister yet to be elected by the people. Time will tell how it will all play out. Wether Malcolm Turnbull can bring back the level of respect to the office of Prime Minister of this great country that it deserves remains to be seen. Tony Abbott’s behaviour as a team member post-assassination is also yet to be seen. It’s encouraging that he was so gracious in defeat and promised not to destabilise. If reports of who jumped ship to support a Turnbull takeover are correct, then perhaps rumblings and leaks will be minimised, as some of the more mischevious MPs are allegedly on that list. (I’m looking at you, Bronny!). Let’s hope that somehow we come out of all this relatively unscathed as a nation and learn from political mistakes. It’s a tall hope, but this country is the greatest on earth, and surely, surely, governing it must be the greatest honour one could ever hope to have. I hope Mr Turnbull sleeps well tonight, because he has a hell of a job in front of him in restoring faith, unity and respect for Australian politics. Your thoughts? kerrie@nepeannews.com.au ....Continued on pages 6 and 7
localnews local AHEAD of the Defqon.1 music festival at Penrith’s Sydney International Regatta Centre on 18 – 20 September, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Clinical Director for Drug and Alcohol services, Dr Karen Fisher is warning festival goers that they take a huge and potentially fatal risk every time they consume illicit drugs. According to Dr Fisher, a huge increase in the production of new novel psychoactive drugs that mimic the effects of illicit stimulants has made the risks associated with consuming ‘party’ drugs greater than ever before. “These psychoactive drugs are being made in clandestine operations by small producers. They are substances that are produced to mimic – or claim to mimic – the effect of drugs such as cannabis, ecstasy, cocaine or amphetamines,” said Dr Fisher. Dr Fisher warned the unknown qualities of these drugs and their inconsistent manufacturing posed potentially fatal risks. “There is no guarantee of the contents of the drug, its potency or the effect it will have on the person consuming it. Additionally, the manufacture of these drugs is incredibly inconsistent and there is no guarantee that the
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product you bought last year is the same product this year.” Dr Fisher urged attendees at this year’s Defqon.1 festival to consider the risks associated with these psychoactive substances. She explained potential consequences can range from excessive sweating, high blood pressure and vomiting to kidney failure, coma and death. These potentially deadly reactions can result from the consumption of just a single pill, Dr Fisher warned. “The potency of these drugs is entirely unknown. Do not take solace in the fact you’re ‘only taking one’. One tablet does not indicate the concentration of potentially lethal ingredients.” “You may be placing yourself in a catastrophically life threatening situation if you choose to take these drugs,” said Dr Fisher.
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Here we are again MISS ME YET?
Continued from page 4.... By Kerrie Davies
MALCOLM Turnbull has now been sworn in as our 29th Prime Minister and down in Canberra, for as much as it can be following the events of earlier this week, it’s business as usual. During Question Time, Mr Turnbull confirmed he would be
Liberal MP Fiona Scott, Lindsay:
“This morning many Australians have woken up to a new Australian Prime Minister. Politics is a tough calling, and few have worn the slings and arrows with the enduring courage, resilience and dignity like Tony Abbott. Tony is a very decent person, a passionate, humble and honourable man. It saddens me many Australians believed a caricature of Tony, rather than getting to know the real man. Like so many Australians, I too have mixed emotions and am sad by what unfolded yesterday here in Canberra.
sticking to Coalition policies. Mr Abbott was humble in defeat during a speech on Tuesday, saying “There will be no wrecking, no undermining, and no sniping. This is a tough day, but when you join the game, you accept the rules.” Public reaction continues, so we thought we’d focus on what’s being said locally.
I am still so optimistic about the future of our country and in particular our region. I am confident Malcolm Turnbull will continue in the work to inspire our nation in realising our great and dynamic future. This is the work of not just the Prime Minister, political parties or politicians, but of all Australians. I believe those who throw the arrows really need to also catch them. I believe the future success of our nation will only be diminished by those who do not also put their shoulder to the wheel and work for a united and better future. From the bottom of my heart I say thank you Tony.”
Labor MP Ed Husic, Chifley: The Liberals may have slapped some new paintwork on themselves but this is still the same government making the same bad decisions affecting our area,” Mr Husic said. “And it’s important to remember: Malcolm Turnbull publicly supported every single attack on jobs, families, schools
and hospitals in our area. “Point Piper - one of the wealthiest suburbs in the country, sitting within Malcolm Turnbull’s electorate - actually did well out of both Coalition budgets, while Mount Druitt was one of the hardest hit suburbs. “And Malcolm Turnbull told Parliament he supported all the decisions taken within these budgets.
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a new Prime Minister The reaction from our readers: Victor Glandville: I’m very dissatisfied, totally dissatisfied. I’ve been a member of the Liberal Party but I will not be renewing my membership, they are no better than Labor. I won’t be helping out on future election days. My vote was for Tony Abbott, not Malcolm Turnbull - I don’t know who I’d cast my vote to now. Patty Lancaster: I’m absolutely ropeable. Although we vote for the local representative, we do so with the leader in mind. What is the point in even voting if the insiders can tear down the leader without any consultation with those who elected them. That’s it, I’m done and won’t bother voting again. I’d rather pay the fine. Lee Hampton: Love him or hate him, I think the country is now in better financial hands. A bloke that is a self-made millionaire has got to be good for the country; he’s obviously got the drive that is needed and is there for all the right reasons.
Graham Chapman: There is no doubt that toppling a first-term Prime Minister is a terrible look for any government. No position is safe anymore! I think the difference this time is that Tony Abbott is an incredible team player and he will unite behind the new leader. I think Tony Abbott was a great Prime Minister delivering on everything he said he would do in record time. His colleagues have not shown him much respect and I feel sorry for him. In saying that however, 30 consecutive news polls can’t be wrong. I just don’t want to see our country return to the reckless spending, business-bashing Labor Party and nor will Mr Abbott. At least we won’t see a Kevin Rudd style departure that went on forever and destabilised our entire country. They had no plan and still don’t. At least with the current government there is a vision and I am open to change. John Thain: It is clear there is no safety net for PMs, I guess we’ll just have to see if the electorate accepts change. Tony Abbot was just a few days short of receiving full PM pension. Bet he is spewing magma.
Drew Clegg: Apparently Abbot was a few days short of receiving a full PM pension - Turnbull has saved the country millions already! Lyndal Thompson: My husband and I awoke this morning and looked around for frogs falling from the sky. They may have two additional Lib voters if social progress, compassion, intelligence and innovation really do headline going forward. It’s a good day. He’s
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the right person for the job. Matt McCoy: Those MPs who were trying to protect their own skins don’t seem to realise that the left-wing media who pretend to like Turnbull will rip him apart as soon as they’ve sold some papers. He is just another left-wing hollow man. The ABC and Fairfax will be ruthless and screw him over just as they do with any Liberal leader. I am absolutely livid about this. Leftwing Media 1 - Australia 0.
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And the winner is..
Council launches new tourism campaign By Garion Thain
THE Nepean News Celebrity Tipping competition has come to a close, with Alex McKenzie of Future Financial Services scooping the win. Alex was fairly consistent from the start and was always in the leading pack. He stuck by the Penny Panthers even though week in-week out they weren’t a lot of help. It came down to the very last round, six contenders had a firm eye on the winning post, but it was Alex who got the dice. Last year’s winner, Nicole Keene of Blink Property was hot on his heels and finished well. This year’s wooden spooner was Michael Creed, Hawkesbury Councillor and Nepean News’ Mike’s Pantry columnist, we are sure he’ll just be thrilled to read this! Thank you to everyone who took part and see you all again next year!
“Penrith is here” rebranding from several years ago. “[The new website] invites people to choose what YOU may be surprised to find out that sort of adventure they’re after or what location Penrith has 1.3 million annual visitors they want to visit, and then provides tailored injecting $231 million into the local activities, events and attractions to them,” Cr economy every year. And Penrith City Council Fowler said. is launching a bold new advertising initiative to “The website also connects to Visit Penrith double that number by 2025. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube sites, You may have seen some of these ads already, encouraging visitors to upload their own photos or as there are many billboards videos, post comments and across Sydney and beyond share their adventures using labelling Penrith as the new the hashtag #visitpenrith,” he adventure capital – and giving continued. the audience directions and The new campaign comes an estimated time of arrival as a result of Penrith’s from their current location. Destination Management Indeed, there is quite a lot Plan (DMP) as an opportunity to do in Penrith when you to significantly boost the sit down and actually look at number of visitors to the your range of options. And area, according to council. council has made sure to Cr Fowler said the website provide everybody a means targets “all ages and all walks of seeing this smorgasbord of life” and is for culture as of options, whether they be well as adrenaline. Cr Fowler launched the new website at the destinations, activities or “Penrith offers a range of heart of council’s new advertising campaign on places to dine. adventure experiences from September 3. Visitpenrith.com.au is the white-water rafting to indoor website at the heart of the new campaign to draw skydiving, kayaking on the Nepean River to touring visitors to the Nepean region, but it can also show a sake brewery, bushwalking to strolling through all of us already here what we might be able to do museums and galleries. There really is so much to in our own backyard. see and do here, it’s time to Visit Penrith,” said Cr Penrith Mayor Councillor Ross Fowler OAM Fowler. said the new website gives visitors a personalised The campaign and website were officially experience and is the logical next step from the launched on September 3.
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New deals for Penrith’s “Shining Lights” By Stewart Moses @TheRiffMarn
IT’S been a hard season for the Panthers in many respects but out of that injury crisis, it gave Penrith the opportunity to provide one player the chance to build on a fledgling NRL career while giving another the chance to realise a NRL dream. Fullback Will Smith and prop Leilani Latu since coming into the top grade at the back end of the season, have been Penrith’s shining lights at a time when injury issues almost saw the club take out the unwanted wooden spoon until a last round victory over Newcastle lifted the Panthers into 11th spot. Their form has subsequently earnt both Smith (2016) and Latu (2017) new deals at the club and both couldn’t be happier with they are at in their respective careers for different reasons. Smith, the 23-year-old utility back who made his NRL debut in 2014 and played nine NRL games in 2015, said he was excited to have secured another season with the Panthers. “This club is on the rise and it’s great to know I will have the opportunity to be a part of that,” Smith said. “There’s a great culture here in Penrith, along with a great bunch of guys in the team.” “My first goal for next season is to cement a starting spot in the side – that will be my focus.” Talking soon after the Newcastle game, the utility back also revealed his elevation back into the side at fullback has improved his game in 2015. “I think last year I was just another number on
Will Smith and Leillani Latu (pictured) have both re-signed with Penrith. Photo: NRL Photos
the paddock but last year especially those semis has helped me for this year. This year I think I had to step it up” Smith explained. “I thought I had to take more ownership in my role in the team and I felt more comfortable doing that.” Smith also stated that fullback is fast becoming his preferred position over five eighth. “I’m starting to like fullback more. I feel a lot more comfortable at the back without having to run the team around the park and just instead worry about my role and the people outside me.” Panthers Executive General Manager Rugby League Phil Gould AM was excited that Smith had re-signed for another season.
“This season was a breakthrough year for Will and I suspect next year will be even better.” “He is an extremely talented lad, very popular with everyone at the club and I believe he has a long NRL career in front of him.” While for Leilani Latu his new two year-deal with the club is an opportunity to repay the faith Penrith showed him when he was going through a tough time with injuries while at the Bulldogs. “I call this (Penrith) home now. Gus and the club gave me a lifeline about two years ago so now all I’m doing is repaying the debt that they gave me.” Having overcome further injury to win a NSW Cup with the club in 2014, Latu described his Round 21 NRL debut against the reigning premiers South Sydney as being a surreal feeling. “It (making my debut) was something that I’ve finally waited for. It’s been a long time, overcoming injuries and form so to get that call up was a tremendous feeling.” Latu said. “Now I’ve got a taste for the NRL, I’m even more determined to earn my spot in the team next season.” Panthers Executive General Manager Rugby League Phil Gould AM says Latu’s new deal is a reward for perseverance in overcoming personal challenges and reflects his ability to play in the NRL. “When given the opportunity this year, Leilani confirmed the enormous potential we always believed he possessed.” Gould said. “I can see Leilani playing NRL with the Panthers for a long period of time.”
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War Memorial Grants STUART Ayres MP, Member for Penrith and Minister for Veterans Affairs David Elliott, today encouraged veteran groups, community organisations and councils to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to protect war memorials. The NSW Community War Memorials Fund was established to help repair, conserve and restore war memorials across the state. Grants are offered twice a year and applications for round one close on Remembrance Day - November 11, 2015. All submissions are assessed by the State War Memorials Committee. “It is important that Australia’s servicemen and women are remembered in their local communities,” Mr Elliott said “Maintaining war memorials helps to ensure the sacrifices of Australia’s veterans have not, and will not, be forgotten.” Stuart Ayres encouraged Penrith groups and organisations to consider making an application for their local memorial. “Funding has been provided for the conservation of a wide range of war memorials, from statues and honour rolls, to memorial gates and memorial halls,” Stuart Ayres said. “During the Centenary of the Anzac (2014- 2018), it is important to ensure that our war memorials continue to stand proud and strong.”
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Yan Zhang’s Penrith Lake, gained first place in the 2014 Open category. Emilee Beecham’s Bubbles on the Lake won the 2014 Kids category.
TO celebrate Biodiversity Month and National Water Week 2015, Penrith City Council is conducting its annual Environmental Photography Competition. The competition caters for three categories for amateur photographers and there are some great prizes to be snapped up. These are: Open (over 18 years), Youth (12-18 years) and Kids (under 12 years). Penrith City Mayor, Ross Fowler OAM, said photographs should showcase the theme: “Our Water Our Future”. “Photos will be judged on presentation of the theme, composition, focus, use of light and creativity,” Cr Fowler said. “All photos should be taken within the Penrith area.” What fabuklous prizes!
• Open - $500 photographic gift voucher and a double pass to Penrith Whitewater Stadium. • Youth - $250 photographic gift voucher and a double pass to Penrith Whitewater Stadium. • Kids - $250 photographic gift voucher. Entries close on October 26, 2015 and up to three entries will be accepted per person. For more information, including an entry form and Terms and Conditions, go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ PhotoComp. A free photography workshop will also be held on Saturday, October 10. The workshop will be held along the magnificent Nepean River. Places are limited and bookings are essential. RSVP to photocomp@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or call 4732 8055.
Plans in place for new zoo MEMBER for Penrith and Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres has welcomed the Government’s announcement to approve the lease of a 16.5-hectare site in the Western Sydney Parklands, which will be the location for Sydney’s proposed new family oriented zoo. Stuart Ayres said the new zoo would bring family fun, recreation and ecological education to visitors and add to the already great assortment of recreational activities available in the Western Sydney Parklands. “Western Sydney is emerging as a dynamic new centre for tourism and recreation investment with world class facilities right in the backyard of 2 million local residents,” Stuart Ayres said. “The Sydney Zoo will be uniquely located to service the strong family and relatives market in Western Sydney and tap into the growing number of international tourists visiting the west of Sydney as they travel to and from the Blue Mountains.” Some of the proposed exhibits include: Glassed observation areas for hippos, crocodiles and other aquatic life; Australian reptile and nocturnal animal houses; African grasslands with elevated viewing walkways with animals such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, wildebeest, giraffes and rhinos; and native waterways with animals that include bull sharks. Mr Speakman, Minister for the Environment said the proposed zoo, adjacent to Bungarribee’s new
picnic and playgrounds, would be a popular new attraction to Western Sydney, bringing family fun, recreation and ecological education to visitors, and adding to the already great assortment of recreational activities available in the Western Sydney Parklands. “The focus on native animals and Indigenous culture will be a highlight, and it will illustrate the dramatic and compelling stories of the local Darug people,” Mr Speakman said. “I’m not lion, when I say this zoo will create fantastic memories for hundreds of thousands of Sydney families every year. “I’ll stick my neck out and predict the giraffes will be hugely popular, which is a tall order.” The new zoo, if approved, will open in late 2017 and attract about 745,000 visitors a year. A KPMG report suggests the zoo will deliver more than $60 million worth of benefits during the construction period while the annual impact on the wider NSW economy is estimated to be around $45 million. Another 50 full-time and 50 casual positions are expected to be created when the zoo opens. The zoo is also in talks with Western Sydney University about potentially establishing a Centre of Excellence in Wildlife Conservation – a research facility housed on the Zoo site.
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PLAY equipment such as swings, trampolines and slides are not normally found in the water, but they are a key feature of a new aquatic playground opening at Cables Wake Park. The new Aqua Park is a series of interconnecting inflatable play areas which can be used as an above-water obstacle course or simply to jump off into the water. Accommodating up to 200 per session at a cost of $15 per person for a 50 minute session, the new Aqua Park is set to provide hours of affordable fun for many hundreds of kids these school holidays. There is also a new soft-play area with fountains and other water activities, which is free for kids under 6 years of age. The opening of this new aquatic playground will be celebrated with a free community event on Saturday 19 September. In addition to experiencing the thrill and excitement of the new Aqua Park, guests can enjoy other activities including games and competitions, a free goodies bag for the first 200 people and a DJ spinning tunes on the deck all day.
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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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Dylan’s journey
Dylan Camilleri will be representing NSW at the 2015 Pacific School Games, the culmination of his sporting career up to this point.
By Garion Thain
ST CLAIR boy Dylan Camilleri has been playing footy since he was four years old, and now at 15 has been selected to represent New South Wales in the Pacific School Games, described as a “school version” of the Commonwealth Games. The Camilleri family kindly let me into their home last month to talk about Dylan’s sporting past and future, his noteworthy dedication and what it feels like for him and his friend Jack, another local boy, to both make the NSW team. Dylan’s parents said Dylan has loved sport all his life, and currently alternates between playing league in winter and representing Penrith touch in summer, as well as playing wing for St Pat’s in league, too. One of his recent high achievements is playing for the NSW CCC side. His lifespanning sports career has led to a lot of medals, which his Mum put away because he had a whole shelf. “Dylan’s played more grand finals than most players have in their lifetime,” she said proudly. “He only sets one weekday and Sunday’s off for himself. He’s had pneumonia twice recently but still rocks up to every training session,”
said Mrs Camilleri. “He’s always focused on whatever he’s doing.” Dylan’s Dad, Peter Camilleri mentioned that Dylan’s dedication is one of the things that makes him proudest as a parent, and it’s this focused attitude that has made it so easy for the entire Camilleri clan to rally behind him not only in the past but in the lead up to his upcoming journey to Adelaide. “It’s pretty easy to support [Dylan] when he’s so dedicated,” said Mr Camilleri. “He’s constantly pushing himself for extra training – as a parent I couldn’t be happier for him. I’m proud, very very proud. Dylan himself had few words to say when asked about the Pacific School Games other than gratitude for the support he’s been getting from friends and family, and anticipation of representing his state with his friend. “I feel excited just to play in it,” he said. “They said it might be their last year.” Both parents are optimistic that Dylan will make the Australia team. The Camilleri family is reaching out for help to make it to Adelaide for the games in November. Nepean News will be following this journey as it unfolds.
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MESOTHERAPY is a non-invasive procedure that involves injections into the mesoderm, the middle layer of skin, to stimulate the removal of cellulite, wrinkles, excess fat, and sagging skin. The treatment involves localized injections of homeopathic and traditional medications in addition to vitamins. Each injection offers freedom from more invasive treatments that require anesthesia and surgery and helps the body to heal
itself from the inside out. Who is an ideal candidate for Mesotherapy? Anyone seeking a treatment option for cellulite, wrinkles, chin fat and excess fat and sagging skin is a potential candidate. Anyone who is interested in removing these without the use of anesthesia or surgery should also consider Mesotherapy. What areas of the body does Mesotherapy treat? Mesotherapy can be used on various parts of the body. Most generally, treatments under the chin, arms, abdomen, buttocks, thighs, and sagging skin in other areas may be treated. Wrinkles on the face may be treated and there are a number of other areas that may be treated. Discussing what options are available with a
trusted physician is always a great idea. Are Mesotherapy treatments permanent? As with any cosmetic treatment, there are limits to effectiveness over time. Age and the elements can affect all skin types eventually, but Mesotherapy offers a way to help preserve the health within the skin over time, thus potentially helping to prevent future skin damage. Of course when it comes to unwanted body fat, a healthy diet and lifestyle will determine whether or not the treatments are long lasting. How is the Mesotherapy treatment performed? Mesotherapy injections are of course discussed with the patient and treatment areas are decided upon.
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THIS week we tell the story of Humphrey the 8-year old Golden Retriever. Humphrey’s owner brought him into WellPet’s Nepean Animal Hospital after they had noticed his left eye looked strange. Dr Amelia examined Humphrey. She checked both of Humphrey’s eyes. Humphrey had partially closed his left eye and it looked sunken compared to his right eye. His third eyelid on the left was also protruding and was unable to retract. Humphrey’s symptoms indicated that he had a condition called Horner’s Syndrome. What is Horner’s Syndrome? Horner’s syndrome consists of five signs: • Constricted pupil • Elevated third eyelid • Retraction of the eyeball into the head • Slight drooping of the eyelid • Increased pink color and warmth of the ear and nose on the affected side (very hard to detect in small animals) Horner’s is caused by damage to the nerves of the sympathetic trunk, which arise from the spinal cord in the chest and travel to the neck and face. There are many ways that these nerves can become damaged;
including trauma, tumours, and even middle ear infections. In 50% of cases the cause cannot be identified (this is known as idiopathic). Dr Amelia began to look for the cause of Humphrey’s Horner’s Syndrome. She performed a conscious otoscopic (ear) exam and found vegetable matter (grass) in the horizontal canal of his left ear. Humphrey was admitted into hospital to remove the debris from his ear and investigate if this was the cause of his Horner’s syndrome. Humphrey had an anaesthetic and his ears were cleaned of the debris and his eardrum examined carefully. Humphrey also
had radiographs (X-Rays) taken of his chest do rule out any tumours that could be causing the syndrome. His radiographs were clear of visible tumours. Humphrey’s condition is most likely of an idiopathic nature and there is a good chance it will resolve over time. Humphrey was discharged with antibiotics for his ear and also antiinflammatory pain relief to ensure he is kept comfortable. He is doing well at home and so far his Horner’s syndrome has not progressed. We will be seeing Humphrey regularly for check ups and we wish him a speedy recovery!
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Legends of the Nepean By Greg Martin
METHINKS Paulette Adams would be the perfect person to be Australia’s ambassador to the United Nations. And tell you what, if she was the Secretary-General, I reckon she would clean-up political unrest across the globe! As St Marys Town Centre Manager, Paulette has a proven track record in using her friendly demeanour and remarkable negotiating skills to “keep the peace” amongst the more than 250
shopkeepers in the St Marys CBD. Just think about it! More than 250 businessmen and women of all ages and temperaments and needs – and Paulette somehow manages to keep them all happy. The allegory to the United Nations is quite apt too because so many business people from other nations are now trading their wares and services in St Marys. After meeting Paulette to interview her for this story, your writer can well understand why the lovely lady is so well liked and respected in her role. Paulette’s role is to liaise with every
Paulette in action as a 13-year-old in a K1 slalom event.
St Marys shopkeeper and do her utmost to solve any problems which are causing them concern and also keep them informed as to exactly what is happening on their patch. She is the intermediary between the shopkeepers and Penrith City Council and thus far in her role she is “keeping the peace” between both “camps”. And as such she has earned the respected of both factions. “I really do love this job,” Paulette said. “The St Marys people are really lovely and they appreciate what the Town Centre management is doing to promote St Marys shopping precinct as well as look after their interests.” Paulette has a real passion for St Marys and says she “loves seeing progress in the town”. “There is just a great feel about the place at the moment,” she said. “Just so much is happening with developments which excites everyone in St Marys! “Work is already well underway in building residential units in King Street and more are planned for Gidley St. “A DA (development application) has been approved for further residential blocks in Carson Lane and
DA’s have been lodged to build mixed residential and commercial premises at 159 Queen Street and up near the station at 1-7 Queen Street. “Yes, you can say it is all happening at St Marys!” Obviously developers believe the future is bright for the town! Paulette and St Marys Town Centre’s seven-member board are certainly aiding and abetting St Marys becoming a thriving business centre – making both sides of the fence happy – shopkeepers and customers alike. St Marys Town Centre is certainly doing a tremendous job in promoting the town with any number of events such as the annual Spring Festival, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Trick or Treat Sale, school holiday activities in Coachman’s Park and Mother’s and Father’s Day promotions. So who is this extraordinary peacekeeper? Paulette is the mother of three children – 18-year-old Paige who is in the early stages of a childcare traineeship, Jack, 13, a Year 7 student at McCarthy Catholic College and 10-year-old Riley who is in Year 5 at Surveyors Creek Public School. As if it isn’t tough enough raising
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PAULETTE ADAMS three children on your own – Paulette is divorced – Jack was diagnosed at seven with Asperger’s syndrome. Jack displayed all the characteristics of a child with Asperger’s, including delayed social maturity and social reasoning, difficulty making friends and often teased by other children and with the communication and control of emotions. “But he has come on in leaps and bounds over the past few years especially since going into Year 7 at McCarthy where the staff and students have been marvellous and have played a big role in his development,” Paulette said. Paulette grew up in Cambridge Park, attending the local public and high schools before leaving at 16 to commence a, well Jill-of-all-trades employment career. “I worked in junior and then senior administration roles until I had my first child at 22,” Paulette explained. Over the ensuing years between births and breaks from work, Paulette honed her skills working in office admin, real estate sales, mortgage broking and advertising sales. Just prior to taking up her current position as St Marys Town Centre
Manager, she was in harness as a business development executive with a commercial printer. “The position here was advertised early last year and I was just so very fortunate in securing the job,” Paulette said. “I suppose I am not Robinson Crusoe in putting in long hours in the workplace but I just love it. “The challenges, the people and the knowledge that in association with the board, the council and all our business people, we are making St Marys a town of which we can all be proud.” I asked Paulette what she did in her spare time, thinking that she did time in the gym because she is trim, taut and terrific. “What spare time,” she laughed. “What with looking after the children and working, all the hours in a day are taken so I suppose I keep fit because of all the walking I do up and down the streets every day.’ “Hopefully down the track I’ll be able to get back into a canoe.” ‘ello, ‘ello, ‘ello! Well it seems Paulette was an outstanding canoeist as a teenager – in fact she still retains the honour of being the youngest person to ever represent
Paulette (right - ha ha) with a Minion character during a St Marys Town Centre promotion
Australia at the sport. “Dad got all the family – mum, me, my sister Joanne and I into canoeing when I was around seven,” Paulette said. “At first we did it just socially but then we joined Nepean Canoe Club where I competed in the KI (single kayak), CI (single Canoe) and with Joanne in the CII.” At just the tender age of 14, Paulette was selected to represent Australia in an International Regatta in New Zealand but her career was over just two years
later when she left school and decided to concentrate on her career. However In the workforce and certainly as St Marys Town Centre Manager, Paulette Adams has never been up a river without a paddle!
Paulette Adams nominated as a Legend of the Nepean by Belinda O’Reilly. If you know a local legend, send us a nomination at greg@nepeannews.com.au
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Minnaville Homestead Rachel Wong, NDHS’s Research Officer
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UR Museum was given the sign from Minnaville, a property located on the western side of Castlereagh Road, Castlereagh about eight kilometres north of Penrith. The photo shows the sign as it was attached to the brick column at the entrance gate to the long poplar-lined driveway. The property was originally owned by John Harris. He received an 1803 Crown land grant of 90 acres, known as Portion 49. In December 1803, John Harris gifted 30 acres of his Minnaville’s sign at the entrance gate. 90 acres to Robert Guy. By 1805, Robert Guy had nine acres of wheat, three acres of maize and 18 acres of pasture land on his farm. He was able to supply the government stores with produce. In 1808, Guy paid Harris 30 pounds for the land. In 1988, Jean Gray published her book ‘Magnificent Minnaville’ about her ancestors and the development of the historic Castlereagh district. She is the great-great-great granddaughter of Ann Laundrin/ Landers, the second wife of John Harris. John and Ann were married on the 3rd June 1813. John Harris worked on the farm until his death in 1837. It remained with the Harris family until 1892. After this, the property passed through various hands. Robert Guy was living with Maria Nash and her two children at his property. When Robert died in December 1820, aged 48, his 30 acres passed to Maria and later to Robert Williams (after Maria’s death). From 1863 to 1886, Joseph Daniel Single owned this property. In 1907, it was owned by Samuel Apps Eggins, who later bought the other 60 acres. By 1941, the original property was in the hands of one owner. Minnaville was run as a dairy farm with 30 to 40 Jersey cows which produced some of the finest milk in the district. ‘Australia’s first full length talkie motion picture was Bert Bailey’s - On our Selection (Lorraine Stacker)’. I t w as fi lmed i n t he grounds of Minnaville from early October to 22 November 1931. Mrs June Lee, a granddaughter of Samuel Eggins has a photograph of herself as a young girl standing on the front porch next to Bert Bailey, the actor who played the father, Mr. Rudd. A copy of the photo is in Jean Gray’s book ‘Magnificent Minnaville’. In 1950, Frank Duesbury purchased the property. He increased his holdings to 230 acres after purchasing William Tonks’ grant in 1951 and Thomas Cheshire’s grant in 1956. Both grants adjoined his. In 1960, after the death of Duesbury, the property was bought
Minnaville during the 1930s. Photograph courtesy Mrs June Lee.
by Farley and Lewers. In 1961, it was transferred to Frank Dowling. In 1964, Dowling subdivided the property into four lots. In 1978, it was purchased by Blue Metal and Gravel Ltd who leased it to various tenants. Debate and controversy has surrounded the age of the Minnaville homestead, standing on Robert Guy’s 30 acres. In 1996, the farm complex consisted of a large farm house and a variety of farm buildings constructed at different periods in the history of Minnaville. As well as additions and changes to the buildings, there were changes to the landscape as the function of the property changed from agriculture to dairy farming, orchards and horse breeding. In September 1966, an Archaeological Heritage Assessment was carried out by Siobhan Lavelle, Consultant Historical Archaeologist with the Nepean District Historical Archaeology Group (NDHAG) and Graham Edds & Associates Architects. Also between 1966 and 2002, study and excavations were carried out, adding to information about the property and the Eggins family. There must have been at least two houses on the Harris grant in the early 1800s to house the two families but evidence of these have not been located. The Architectural Assessment concluded that the Minnaville homestead standing on Robert Guy’s 30 acres in 1996, replaced an earlier cottage on the property. It was estimated that the second homestead began construction in 1860-70. It is thought that Joseph Daniel Single built this homestead since he purchased the property in 1863. Between 1870 and 1880, extensions two and three were believed to have been added, to accommodate the increased size of his family. Daniel and Ann had 15 children, nine were born at Minnaville from 1865 and 1874. Despite letters and submissions by many in the community including our society, the National Trust and Australian Heritage Place Inventory reports stating the architectural and historical significance of the Minnaville homestead, it was demolished in 2002, and remains part of the Penrith Lakes Scheme. Only the gardens adjoining the property from the west remain in situ. For further information, see the Nepean District Archaeology Group’s publication ‘A Report on Site 15 ‘Minnaville’ Castlereagh Rd, Castlereagh’ by George F.B. Gyford.
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Heavens Above with Reverend Ross Hutchison
What we eat and think today, walks and talks tomorrow! A slight variation on an old cliché but one that requires repeating several times a day! Without being too general, how long is it since you ate food that you knew was “live”? It’s been a long time since we had our own vegie patch and fruit trees in our own backyard, where we would harvest foods that we consumed the same day - while it still had “life”. Generally the foods we throw into our physical bodies today are dead! Processed beyond recognition or harvested weeks or even months before we get to eat them. The moment a fruit or vegie is picked it begins to die. I really admire those who have their own home-grown goodies. Can I also venture to make the same analogy regarding our spiritual bodies - equally as precious as our physical ones. Our Spiritual bodies need to be de-fragged - just like our computers. The same analogy applies – “rubbish in-rubbish out”. Be aware of what you allow your mind to receive and absorb (it also has a physical effect). Your whole well-being depends on your attitude both physically and spiritually - rubbish in-rubbish out. So nurture yourself with only “living” physical and spiritual foods! Go for it – you are worth it! Your mate, Rossco
Havin’ a truckin’ good time! LOOKS like we’ve got ourselves a convoy! The 24th annual Convoy for Kids Sydney, comprising around 700 trucks of all shapes and sizes will travel from Huntingwood to Sydney Olympic Park on September 27. The convoy will depart Jack Brabham Drive, Huntingwood, travel along the Great Western Highway onto Wallgrove Road and then along the M4 to Sydney Olympic Park. Rigids, Prime Movers , single trailers, B-Doubles and 4WD’s – you name the truck and it will be somewhere in this convoy which is expected to stretch out over close to two kilometres. Sure to garner plenty of attention this year will be a 1984 Centenary Celebration truck for the NSW Fire Brigades. There are great vantage points along the way for those who would like to see the convoy wend its way to Homebush. Avid Tours is planning a Coach Ride in the Convoy for families with a pickup point at Penrith - return journey for a family of four is $50 and reservations for the ride can be obtained by calling 1300 33 66 08. Once at Sydney Olympic Park
there is a day of action or the family with rides such as Rockwall, Jurassic Park, Water Balls, Giant Slide, Dodgems, as well as Face Painting Temporary Tattoos etc. There will be entertainment on stage, an auction, food, drinks and a major raffle with first prize a completely outfitted Camper Trailer valued at $10,000. Second prize a Jackeroo 7-burner BBQ and third, a wicker outdoor setting.
Since Convoy kicked off in 1992 it has raised over $2 million for sick children. Recipients over the years have been Westmead Children’s Hospital, NRMA Care Flight Another recipient has been NETS (Neonatal and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service). NETS have been able to purchase equipment for their ambulances, to build a new garage at Wagga
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DARE I say that Christmas is a little over 3 months away now. So it’s time to prepare your Christmas budget! We need to cater for all the presents we want to adorn our loved ones with, plus all the food and celebrations, plus a nice holiday if we can get some time off work. All these expenses usually add up to a big amount so you have a few choices. Do you try and use your savings to pay for all these expenses or will the credit cards and redraw on your home loan get a massive work out. Ideally we should be using our savings for most of these big expenses of course. That’s because you listened to my previous advice and prepared a budget that allowed you to put some money away every pay day to cater
for your Chrissy splurge. Easier said than done I hear you all saying. Ok, so you read one of my previous articles that gave you the inspiration to pay extra into your home loan each pay day (as this is a great way of forced savings) in order to be able to redraw those additional repayments at the joyous time of the year (and it also saved you a heap of interest along the way). If those plans may not have of quite worked out as you had hoped, well there is always our old friend the credit cards that we can rely on to get us through the shopping nightmares and get you deeper into debt. You may be noticing a bit of sarcasm by now as this is the scenario for too many of us relying on too much credit to pay our way over the festive season. Then we come back from holidays to a mountain of debt and then spend 2016 trying to pay if all off. Happy New Year!
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Well, there may be a better way. Limit your spending to the amount of savings and extra home loan repayments that you are comfortable in accessing. If that is only a small amount, then have a meeting with your loved ones and explain the budget is tight and limit presents to affordable items people actually want or need. Buying people “stuff” for the sake of it and for the “joy of giving” is nice if you can afford it, but if you have to rack up debt to achieve your giving, then it’s time you gave yourself the best present and avoid setting yourself (and your family) up for a pile of debt that will slow you down all next year and the year after and the year after that maybe. Just because the kids got a lot of presents last year, doesn’t mean they need more this year. Your kids need to learn that spending should be in line with the family incomes, expenses
and savings and not just piled up on plastic like some magic money tree in some fantasy world. That lesson is worth a million dollars as most families don’t discuss money at all. The lack of financial education taught by parents to their kids is a major concern and may have a massive negative effect on the quality of their whole adult lives. The average revolving credit card debt per card holder in Australia is now over $4,300 and it accrues interest of over $700 per year. Instead of paying this $700 to the banks in interest, how about you put away the credit cards this Christmas. Next year you may have an extra $700 in savings to put towards a nice big holiday. Please do not hesitate to contact me on 4739 4500, 0403 166207 or beards@selectgrp.com.au if you what to discuss your situation, any financial matters or have any Home Finance questions that I can assist you with.
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Tony Brassel is one of the most respected judges of horseflesh in the country. He is a form expert and racing analyst with SKY Racing and radio 2KY and has now joined the Nepean News’ stable of quality journalists. BEST CASE: Anthony Cummings has had a wrap on this good sort for a while. The long striding galloper sure caught the eye powering home for second at last week’s Randwick trial session. ECHO PRINCE: Strapping sort of entire from the Gai Waterhouse operation and stamped his authority in a Randwick barrier trial. Seems set to do something whenever Gai unveils him. FLAMBOYANT LASS: Gai’s youngster took on older gallopers when outclassing them in her heat. She’s only a three-year-old but looks like a mature mare and there’s a very good race win on her horizon. KANJI: Hasn’t shown a lot for Joe Pride in two race starts however there was a bit to like about his third at the Warwick Farm trial session last week. Handy, he struck some traffic
then reached for the line stylishly. NO MORE EMOTIONS: Bjorn Baker trains this filly and she ran a fine race when second in a Newcastle race. Confirmed the talent by trekking deep on the lead and having an easy time for third in a recent hit out. OFF BROADWAY: John O’Shea-trained youngster coming off an all-the-way win at the Warwick Farm trials. Still a maiden but that situation should soon alter after this fine display. RAVI: Peter and Paul Snowden do the conditioning here and she’s a daughter of all-conquering sire Redoute’s Choice. Rocketed along the rail to land a Randwick heat in brilliant fashion. REINCARNATE: Ready to come back. Yet another member of the formidable Godolphin team and never let go finishing just behind the placegetters in a recent outing. Had plenty up the sleeve.
ST CLAIR’S United Strikers won the coveted 2015 Men’s Nepean FA Cup final in front of a partisan crowd at Cook Park last week, coming from behind to defeat Penrith Rovers Football Club 2-1 final. Rovers controlled the early stages of the match and took a 1-0 lead but when their side was reduced to 10 men; St Clair finally overcame the classy Rovers to post the last two goals. This is the second year running that St Clair United has won this coveted knockout competition, which is played in conjunction with the regular winter season fixtures. The Nepean FA Cup is hosted annually by the Nepean Football Association with 32 teams from clubs across the Nepean district entering this competition. The winners are automatically entered into next season’s prestigious Westfield FFA Cup knockout competition hosted by Football Federation Australia, to play against the likes of A-League sides Western Sydney Wanderers and Sydney FC. “I would like to thank all the Nepean football clubs who entered the Nepean FA Cup competition this year for their support and interest in the competition which was played in good spirits throughout the season,” said Frances Refalo, President of the Nepean Football Association. “Congratulations to the Strikers on their win and the Association wishes them all the
best in next year’s Westfield FFA Cup.” “And a big ‘well done’ to Penrith Rovers for putting up a strong and worthy,” said Linda Cerone, NFA’s Operations Manager. Earlier in the evening, the Junior Boys Nepean FA Cup final was played between Under 12 boys sides, Bligh Park Soccer Club and Hazelbrook Hawks Football Club. This was also an exciting match with Hazelbrook leading 3-2 near the end when Bligh Park scored a scorching goal to equalise in the final seconds and force extra time. With a mammoth ‘never say die’ come-from-behind display of grit and determination, Bligh Park eventually ran out winners 5-3.
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MY WORDS WITH MARK GEYER
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! THERE is something about the first day of September! Sure it’s the first day of spring, but almost instantly the air is warmer, the bugs are buzzing, the flowers are blooming and semi -final footy begins. And didn’t it what! Friday night’s game between the Roosters and Storm kicked off finals action in a big way. Going into the game, most thought the Roosters deserved their solid favouritism but most also thought that if anyone could topple them, the only ones who could were Craig Bellamy’s men. In a classic confrontation between the competition’s two best defensive teams, the clash was always going to be a dogged affair. Whilst the Roosters scored close to what has been hailed as the try of the season, it wasn’t enough to ward off Cameron Smith and his merry men. Starring for mine were young whiz kid, Cameron Munster who has filled in for injured Billy Slater more than admirably, and Roosters’ prodigious young half, Jackson Hastings, who is fast developing the best kicking game in the NRL. But it was the Storm’s forwards, led by Smith that shone. The Roosters get another shot this week when they meet the Doggies on their home deck but they will have to lift 10% per man to prevail.
What a roller coaster of a contest! Bravely, the Dragons succumb in golden point to a Josh Reynolds field goal. Dragons go down 11-10. What a game (well, the last 12 minutes were frantically exciting). The game to follow was the all Queensland derby between Wayne Bennett’s Broncos and Jonathan Thurston’s Cowboys. Played in front of an ‘Origin’ type crowd, Queensland’s best put on a show with the level of rugby league strategy, fitness, flair, and aggression at its best. With the Broncos leading 8-2 at halftime the game was still anyone’s. I actually commented how bloody quick that first half was. Time always flies in a game of footy when the cream of the crop rises. An Antonio Winterstein try four minutes into the second stanza signalled a Cowboys fightback, but the Broncos were next to cross, this time the other half of the their dynamic duo, ex-Raider Anthony Milford. From then the Broncos never looked like being taken over, even though skipper, Thurston, scored with nine to go to make the final score-line 16-12 to Broncos. What did we learn from Week 1 of the semi -finals?
The second of the elimination finals took place between last year’s premiers the Rabbits and last year’s wooden-spooners, the Sharks. ‘Twas the once hunter been run down by the hunted. Super Saturday this past weekend was certainly The Sharks started like a team that hasn’t ever won a that! competition before, desperate and anxious. In what we all thought would be a Bulldogs victory And the results paid dividends, skipping away to comfortably over the Dragons turned into one of the 28-0 lead after 65 minute and the driven Sharks were games of the season. tremendous. In a stop start affair for the opening 69 minutes, the No wonder a record number of fans went to this game then exploded into one of the more dramatic past weekend’s finals - they sensed something and matches I’ve witnessed. weren’t one bit disappointed. Dragons’ Nabuli crossed out wide with just over What did we learn from Week 1 of the semi-finals? 10 minutes to go, Gareth Widdop converts from the 1. Never underestimate the Melbourne Storm in sideline – six-all game on! Gareth Widdop big games. With five to go a Kasiano charge-down results 2. The Roosters need Pearce back. in both he and fellow scary giant, Frank Pritchard, 3. The Bulldogs can go the whole way. poleaxed that man Widdop again - penalty and the Dragons are in front 8-8. 4. The Dragons more than made up the numbers. Three minutes later with the clock ticking, Josh Morris makes a break from 5. Wayne Bennett’s first ever finals win at Suncorp was profound. the ensuing play-the-ball, Tim Lafai throws a miracle pass to Shaun Lane and 6. You get the feeling Jonathan Thurston has one more Rabbit up his sleeve. the Dogs are in front 10-8 with two minutes to play after Moses Mbye misses 7. The Sharks are serious conversion. 8. The Rabbits missed Sam Burgess and Ben Teo more than they’d thought. This is it – 1 last ditch effort from the Dragons, with time just about up they Semi-final footy is more than ‘that smell” in the air - It’s when the comp’s kick a short kick off, the ball ricochets off Sam Perrett, goes to Shaun Lane in best players prove their true value to their respective teams. an off-side position. Penalty to the Dragons 35 metres out. Bring on Week 2. Widdop kicks a penalty goal as the siren sounds and it is 10-all. We’re going See ya at the game! to extra time.
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GOLDEN POINTS WITH STEW MOSES
Anniversary Logos Suggests Playing Strip Change Penrith unveiled a new-look anniversary logo to celebrate the club’s 50th season in the premier league competition. The logo will primarily feature on 2016 jerseys and merchandise (which is set to be released in coming weeks) but will not replace the club’s current official logo. The logo which comes with black, gold and white backgrounds, suggests that not only is teal set to be replaced by gold on the club’s current black jersey design but it also possibly casts doubt on the future of the pink jersey. Panthers Take Another Leap Of Faith Fresh from developing the raw talents of Eto Nabuli into a NRL footballer, Penrith has once again made a left-field recruitment decision with the signing of AFL player Josh Hall, from the Gold Coast Suns on a two year deal. Hall, 25 from Townsville, made the switch to AFL after the former high-jumper failed to qualify for Olympic selection in 2011 and went on to play seven AFL games in three seasons primarily as a forward, after being picked in the 2012 AFL Rookie Draft. But at 1.97m and 88kg, Hall sees himself as a chance of playing on the wing given his aerial skills and is far from being foreign to the game having played rugby league as a junior in Townsville, either as a fullback or centre. The Future Looks Bright Apart from coach Cameron Ciraldo and Brent Naden’s Holden Cup Team Of The Year honours, future Panthers Viliame Kikau (21 tries) and Wests Tigers Five Eighth, Te Maire Martin, also gained selection in the 17 man team. Both players won their opening Holden Cup games with Kikau’s Cowboys on the other side of the draw to Penrith, gaining the week off with their win at Suncorp while Martin’s Wests Tigers now faces Manly for the chance to play the Cowboys a week later, after defeating the Canberra Raiders in a thriller. As A Dragon Prepares For Life As A Panther The Dragons were written off by many going into the final series but were within minutes of giving
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soon-to-be-a-Panther Trent Merrin, another week in the Red V jersey when they led late before going down to the Bulldogs in extra time in an absorbing clash. Speaking after the match, Merrin didn’t deny it was a hard way to finish up with the club. “It did (sink in that I was no longer a Dragon) after they slotted that field goal. I saw the fans and the players it was emotional very emotional. I’m very passionate about the Red V.” Merrin also admitted the decision to join Penrith took its toll on him initially but felt that once he was able to put it behind him, he played to his best abilities for a club he has been with since his junior days. “I’m not going to lie. It was mentally tough but once I made my decision I put it on the backburner and knew I had a great chance to leave this club on a high and I hope I’ve done that.” Representative Honours The season maybe all but over but rugby league doesn’t stop for many in the Panther ranks. New Zealand named its initial train-on squad for the upcoming UK tour naming Lewis Brown, Sam McKendry, Elijah Taylor and Dean Whare, with the squad to be finalised soon after the October 4 NRL Grand Final. The Australian Prime Minister’s XIII squad for the September 26 Port Moresby clash with Papua New Guinea was also announced with Penrith’s Ivan Cleary appointed as coach. The squad featuring Penrith’s Reagan CampbellGillard, Jeremy Latimore, James Segeyaro and Tyrone Peachey, will be finalised on September 15. Tonga in preparation for its World Cup qualifier against the Cook Islands to be played
Panthers Supremo Clarifies Home Game Policy In his Sun-Herald column, Panthers Executive General Manager, Phil Gould AM, went to great lengths to clarify the confusion out there in regards to the future of Panthers home games in the wake of the NSW Government’s announcement of its stadium plans for Sydney. Gould importantly stated that the “vast majority of Panthers home games will always remain at Penrith”. This means that for the next three years the only home games not to be played at Penrith will be the annual Bathurst game as well as one further home game that will be taken to New Zealand over the next five years. Gould stressed that “never at any time has anyone (NSW Government / NRL) suggested to the Panthers that we should move all our home games into the newly renovated stadiums.” He did add that it would be prudent and responsible for Panthers management to consider “taking the odd match to one or more of these new facilities when they are first opened,” to take advantage of the nostalgia effect of people seeing live events at new facilities. Finally Gould expressed his excitement that “there is a now a firm commitment from the government to building a fourth stadium in Western Sydney.” “I firmly believe this stadium project will start within the next decade and I’m confident Penrith is the perfect venue for its construction.” Once A Panther Now A Tiger No sooner had the ink dried on our last edition came confirmation that Panthers Head of Rugby League, Justin Pascoe had in fact been successful in his application for the vacant Wests Tigers’ CEO role and resigned immediately. No doubt Panthers hierarchy will be disappointed by Pascoe’s decision, given the fact that the club was making progress in achieving its goal as being one of Australia’s premier sporting franchises. The focus now shifts to who replaces Pascoe in the role. Again, watch this space….
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PANTHERS’ HOLDEN CUP SQUAD - LAST TEAM STANDING NEARLY two weeks ago, Penrith’s illIt’s also confirmed that Nathan fated 2015 NRL season drew to a close Smith, Geoff Daniela and Ray Lesoa will with a ray of light for the 8,936 fans in join St Marys in the Ron Massey Cup in attendance at Pepper Stadium when David 2016. Simmons and others either signed off on But plenty of squad players headed their NRL careers or their time at Penrith by Eddie Aiono, Sam Scarlett, Brendan with a strong second half performance Attwood, Rodney Coates, Matt and defeating Newcastle 30-12. Tom Eisenhuth plus Malakai WateneThe win consigned their opponents with Zelezniak, have yet to finalise their futures the dreaded wooden spoon while lifting at this stage. the Panthers into a somewhat respectable Finally Garth Brennan, who recently 11th place given the injuries but still a long missed out on the Newcastle NRL head way off where most Panther fans including coaching role, confirmed he will be back mine expected in 2015. with Penrith in 2016 but his role is yet to The match will be remembered for many be determined. reasons. Will Smith’s hot form at fullback continued against the club that didn’t want AND so to the last team standing – Penrith’s Holden Cup side who as Minor him when the Knights signed Craig Gower Premiers with the most number of wins in back in 2013. Another two Panthers made their first NYC history, are now just one win away grade debuts – Sione Katoa and Chris from a grand final after a convincing 44Smith, whose monster 80m run that swung 24 win over Manly. The win hasn’t come without a cost to the game Penrith’s way, was matched by Holden Cup Skipper Brent Naden Looks For Support. Photo: NRL Photos newly crowned Holden Cup Coach of The an equally epic swan dive from superman Tyrone Peachey in the next play. Year, Cameron Ciraldo on several fronts. Holden Cup halfback, Nathan Cleary has played Ex-Panther Clint Newton scoring a try in his final Often playing sides that on paper looked vastly NRL appearance at his former home ground. superior given the number of players required to his last game given his commitment to play for The second-half “melee” (if you can call it that) play first grade for Penrith, with great credit they the Australian Schoolboys in its upcoming series that would have scared the living daylights out still managed to finish equal first (third on for and against the New Zealand 18’s in Queensland commencing Sunday Sept 27. of a group of junior cheerleaders on the eastern against). touchline. Whilst not denying Cleary’s right to take his spot, As with first grade, the loss at the hands of The sight of David Simmons in desperately trying Newcastle, signalled time on the careers at Penrith surely the powers to be that scheduled a series that to get to the line to score what would have been his for many players, while others are yet to finalise includes a second Brisbane game, played just three days out from the Holden Cup grand final could 50th NRL try, being mowed down by none other their futures, either with the club or elsewhere. than Knights backrower Tariq Sims. Skipper Sam Anderson, has joined Kieran Moss have been better scheduled so as to avoid putting At least he got on the scoreboard – kicking the (Parramatta) in confirming his departure, having players like Cleary in a tough position? final goal to finish a great NRL career on a high. The win has also been marred by news Sione signed a two-year deal to play with Queensland Katoa has been charged and subsequently taken the Intrust Super Cup side, Redcliffe Dolphins. Ben Murdoch-Masila as reported has confirmed early guilty plea to a Grade One Shoulder Charge, IT’S equally season over for the defending NSW he is in talks with English Super League clubs, which rules the Junior Kiwi hooker out of the Cup premiers. With the decision taken to have the (reportedly Salford and Hull KR) but added that he Holden Cup Grand Final should Penrith qualify. Throw in lower leg/foot injuries to Cowen Epere Holden Cup players return for their assault on the is also negotiating with Penrith. NYC competition, the injury crisis at an NRL level Adam Docker, whose horror season culminated and Christian Crichton, who are both racing the left the cupboard dry for Garth Brennan. with a four-match suspension for a shoulder charge clock to be fit for next week’s preliminary final, As hard as they tried to make do with the playing in Penrith’s NSW Cup final round win over Illawarra, Ciraldo will be hoping that nothing untoward resources at hand, they were no match for NRL has almost certainly played his last game for Penrith. happens to Jarome Luai and Reed Izzard when their strengthened sides, Wyong and Newcastle losing in Reports suggest the hard-hitting back-rower has school, Patrician Brothers, Blacktown plays in the consecutive weeks to bow out of the NSW Cup. moved back to Shellharbour and has unsurprisingly GIO Schoolboys Cup Grand Final this Wednesday Season 2015 is yet one that Garth Brennan and his been linked with a move back to former club, the at Pepper Stadium. 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T TALK about the pot ccalling the kettle bblack! I laughed so much I very nearly spilled the head off my schooner of the Good Doctor Reschs! I’m talking about the Roosters camp bitching about the slowing down in the tackle by the Storm troopers in the opening game of the National Rugby League semi-finals series. They whinged to the High Heavens about the referees allowing the Melbourne boys plenty of latitude in hatching the ball carriers once they were put to ground. No more so than did they themselves. In fact, I reckon the Roosters are easily the worst offenders at the crap that goes on at the play-the-ball. I can well imagine a great deal of time spent at their training sessions is in “hatching” the tackled player. All of them have been trained to the minute in this ploy but the the worst culprits are Jake Friend and Michael Jennings. And why don’t those whackers with the whistle penalise players from
walking off the mark at the play-theball. And finally on the Roosters! I have to admit that I admire the attacking skills of will o’ wisp fullback, Roger Tuavasa-DonkeyShreck but anyone who thinks this bloke is a superstar needs his or her head read. I’ve seen plenty of him in action on the Idiot Box this year but the bloke makes too many simple, fundamental errors and he still has a long way to go before I rate him a superstar. Just have a gander at the number of blues he made in crucial situations in the game against the Storm. HEAR ye! Hear ye! Sharpen your pencils and put this in your diaries. Three heroes of the Penrith Panthers’ 1991 grand final victory, my Nepean News colleague Mark Geyer, Brad Fittler and Greg Alexander will be guest speakers at the very aptlynamed the Great Sports Luncheon at club Penrith Paceway on November 13. All three men have gone on to
become major players in the media and will have little trouble keeping the throng entertained. OK, the lunch is scheduled between noon and 5pm – the always entertaining Mark Warren will MC proceedings and the master magician and illusionist, Brendan Mon Tanner will pull his rabbits out of a hat. Well, I’m presuming he will because it has always been my favourite magic trick! The marvellous Stuart Mathie and his “No Secrets” Angles Tribute Band is also on the card. The choke is just $120 for which you dine on a two-course meal with beer, wine and soft drinks and of course get the opportunity to have a truly memorable afternoon and help raise funds for the Epilepsy Foundation.. Be quick, ‘cause tickets will go fast – bookings at 4732 4777. LOW MARKS: The Roosters. I just can’t cop ‘em. HIGH MARKS: Jason “Make My” Day. Wonderful to see this young man make it to the top.