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Everything is within easy reach at The Royce

By KeRRIE DAVIES

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f you’ve been following our articles on The Royce, you’d know by now that the lifestyle is like no other.

Did you also know that everything you need is within easy reach? Gone are the days of driving here, there and everywhere to find a hairdresser, barber or beautician, take an exercise class, get a great cup of coffee or a good meal.

No more hassling for a parking spot or depending on public transport timetables.

At The Royce it can be as simple as walking out of your front door and hopping in a lift to another door.

That’s it!

HWA Studio at The Royce is a full-service hair and beauty salon servicing clients within and outside The Royce.

Bec and Tammy have joined forces as the owners of the new hair salon and have over 28 years of hairdressing between them. Bec runs and manages the very successful HWA salon in Glenbrook and has taken on the opportunity to start this new venture in Penrith. Tammy has come from a local salon in Jordan Springs which she operated for over 20 years.

Together they are HWA Studio at The Royce and have extensive training in haircutting/ colouring/styling/ barbering and so much more.

The salon uses high quality sustainable and beautiful products to pamper your locks without compromise, these are Keune and Pure.

Bec said that it was great during these challenging times to be able to offer a safe and conveniently located service to the residents.

“We offer specialised expertise in short haircutting/colouring through to beautifully styled longer hair. We have a passion for on-trend colour through to classic looks,” she said.

The salon also offers men’s cutting and camouflage colouring, a professional job is ensured with these ladies as they have years of experience with all ages.

A thorough consultation is a complimentary service to understand the desires and needs of each individual person.

Ronnie is the newest addition to HWA Studio at The Royce as their experienced beautician.

Ronnie brings over 30 years’ experience, expertise, and attention to detail to the Royce. If it’s regular beauty maintenance or the very best in facials you need look no further, Ronnie’s passion is anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.

She originally trained with Madame Korner in Sydney and furthered her skills with additional training in France. After recently moving back to the local area, she spent the last 20 years in Queensland. Ronnie set up the Day Spa at the Sheraton Noosa Resort and then moved to the Gold Coast where she owned and operated her own salons.

The beautician services include facial firming, specialised facials, manicures, luxurious pedicures, waxing and tinting. These are just some of Ronnie’s services, all with affordable pricing.

Keeping fit at The Royce The Royce have partnered with Move Right to provide a health and fitness service supplying both Exercise Physiology and Personal Training through individualised care with a life-long love for health and fitness.

Daniel is an Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer from Move Right and is trained in providing specialised exercise programs for chronic health conditions. He works with conditions ranging from injury prevention and rehab, weight loss, diabetes, neurological conditions, falls prevention and more!

The Royce provides two types of

Group Fitness Classes for residents.

Move Right – This class is delivered in a circuit style workout, aimed at working the full body, teaching everyday movement patterns with emphasis on technique ensuring correct movement. This will be our signature class – the fundamentals of movement.

Move and Flow – This class involves passive and active stretching, some band work and balance activities. Aimed at clients that want to move better and free up their movement capabilities.

If you’re at the stage of your life where it is time to enjoy it without stress, high home maintenance and travelling around town to meet all your needs and wants, book an appointment to find out more about The Royce. Call 4744 6000 today and get the ball rolling on living a new stress-free lifestyle in 2022.

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Home testing returning students to the classroom earlier

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he NSW Government is expanding the use of Rapid Antigen Home Testing (RAHT) to reduce the time students and staff spend away from school if they are a close contact of a positive case.

Under NSW Health advice, close contacts of COVID positive cases can return to school after 7 days, provided they receive a negative PCR test result on Day 7 of their exposure date and consistent negative rapid antigen test results from Day 8 until Day 14.

Minister for Education and Early Childhood Learning Sarah Mitchell said the tests would be an important way to help students and staff return to the classroom earlier in schools with positive cases.

“Using RAHT, our pilot at Albury North Public School has shown that tests are effective in reducing the amount of time close contacts spend learning from home, with 38 students able to return to the classroom after 7 days, instead of the standard 14 for unvaccinated close contacts,” Ms Mitchell said.

The targeted rollout will include more than 500,000 RAHT kits ready for rapid deployment to any primary school that records a positive case.

The statewide rollout will focus on government and non-government primary schools, because those students remain unvaccinated. A process for unvaccinated high school students is currently being explored.

Albury North Public School Principal Paul Smith said there is significant disruption for

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students and their families when they are identified as a primary close contact at school, often meaning 14 days in isolation at home.

“Providing parents with an option to use the rapid antigen testing kits at home, and then sending in the negative tests before the start of the school day, allowed us to reduce this time at home whilst still ensuring the safety and wellbeing of everyone at school,” Mr Smith said.

The measures to protect against COVID in schools include mandatory vaccinations for school staff and visitors, mask wearing, increased natural ventilation, physical distancing rules, and other hygiene measures.

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olice are appealing for public assistance to locate a man missing from the Blue Mountains area.

Scott Christ, aged 52, was last seen at home on the Great Western Highway, Woodford East, on Thursday 4 November 2021.

After failing to get in contact with a friend, Scott was reported missing and officers attached to Blue Mountains Police Area Command commenced inquiries to locate him.

Family and police hold concerns for Scott’s welfare as he has a medical condition.

He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, between 170cm – 180cm tall, of thin build, with a fair complexion, and brown hair.

Scott was last seen wearing green camouflage pants, a dark blue jumper, a khaki jacket and a green cap.

Police believe Scott may be travelling in a mustard-coloured Ford Falcon station wagon, with registration: TOW101, similar to the one depicted.

Anyone with information about Scott’s whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers. com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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rime Minister Scott Morrison visited our local area on Monday, with his first stop being the St Marys RSL subbranch at “the train.”

Mr Morrison mingled with veterans, associates and local business people and checked out the good work and services that are provided inside the train.

He spoke about the community getting back to normal after the last two years.

“I think what Australians proved and in particular what western Sydney has proved over the course of this last two years is that whatever gets thrown at us as a country, we always stand strong and we always stand together,” Mr Morrison said.

“We look forward to being able to continue to support community organisations right across western Sydney. We understand the strength is in those who turn up every day to do the things that they selflessly do for no other reason than to make the community stronger.”

Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh hosted the Prime Minister’s visit and she echoed Mr Morrison’s words.

“People in Western Sydney have banded together over the course of the pandemic. We’re resilient, and we’re getting things done,” Ms McIntosh said.

“I brought the Prime Minister to meet with our community, including many local veterans at the St Marys Outpost Sub-Branch, who have helped us get back to the Aussie lifestyle we love and miss by looking after one another and getting vaccinated.”

Ms McIntosh and the Prime Minister also visited local manufacturer Baker &

Provan, a family business in St Marys who this year celebrated their 75th year in business.

“Backing Australian manufacturing in Western Sydney means local jobs, for local people. You can see it at Baker & Provan where they’re supporting new apprentices right through to employees who’ve been there thirty years, contributing to some of our biggest nation-building infrastructure and defence projects.”

Ms McIntosh and the Prime Minister met with local businesses owner Craig Shanahan for a coffee at the Blind Chef Cafe in Penrith.

“Local businesses, like Craig and his team at the Blind Chef Cafe, embody the community spirit that has seen us overcome every challenge. That’s why we’re committed to helping small businesses do what they do best, with lower taxes and more incentives to grow.”

Ms McIntosh convened a small business roundtable with people from industry and manufacturing, retail, hospitality, gyms, construction and more.

“This was an opportunity to hear directly from many local businesses about what they need to thrive. Around 5,800 businesses in Lindsay were supported by JobKeeper, and 5,200 by the tax-free Cash Flow boost to get them through the pandemic.

Now, we want to see them get back to creating high-quality, Aussie made goods and services, and supporting more local jobs.”

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Get ready to have your say on digital identity

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SW customers will soon have more choice and convenience when accessing government services as a result of the NSW Government’s nation-leading investment in the digital identity reform.

Minister for Digital and Customer Service Victor Dominello said the whole-of-government approach to digital identity would give customers the option to use digital credentials for various licences, certifications, qualifications and other eligibility documents.

“Trust, privacy, security and ethics will be at the core of the NSW Identity Strategy,” Mr Dominello said.

“We will empower customers to take control of their personal information when engaging with Government anywhere, anytime, delivering on our commitment to introduce innovative technologies to drive improved customer experience.

“Since 2015 Service NSW has expanded its digital offerings, developing the MyServiceNSW Account

and Service NSW app, which has transformed the way the people of NSW interact with government.”

Mr Dominello said new services will be rolled out in 2022 to save customers time and money, including a Digital Seniors Card, Working With Children Check renewals and occupational or vocational licences.

“The new digital services will be faster, more convenient and less costly to use than paper or physical alternatives and will be less prone to forgery, misplacement or theft than physical documents,” Mr Dominello said.

“Customers will also be able to avoid sharing more personal information than required, which can sometimes happen when a physical document needs to be provided.

“As a result of Dine and Discover, more than 5.1 million or about 65 per cent of customers have now opted to prove their identity to a level that means they will not need to re-prove it for more than 90 per cent of Service NSW transactions.

“We’re making sure customers have a choice

and are in full control when sharing their personal information with NSW Government, with new solutions being entirely opt-in.

“Robust privacy and security measures, as well as strong anti-fraud safeguards, will be built into new services to ensure customer information is protected at all times.”

Customers will continue to have the option of accessing services, advice and support via their local Service Centre, over the phone through the Service NSW contact centre or via the self-service channels such as the Service NSW app and website.

Mr Dominello said the Government would work with industry to learn from and leverage existing and emerging technology expertise to ensure it delivers the best quality product for customers.

Consultation is now open and will be ongoing until 30 June 2022. For more, visit: www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/digital-identity More information will be presented at the 2021 Digital.NSW Showcase on 24 November 2021.

More than 30 vehicles broken into/damaged at Penrith A man will face court charged with more than 30 property related offences, committed locally.

Officers from the Nepean Proactive Crime Team commenced an investigation after reports more than 30 motor vehicles had been broken into or damaged in the area between Wednesday 29 October and Sunday 14 November.

Following inquiries, investigators - with the assistance of North West Metropolitan Region Operations Support Group - executed a search warrant at a home on Watson Drive, Penrith, about 10am Wednesday 17 November 2021.

During a search of the home, officers located a large amount of stolen property, estimated to be worth

in excess of $20,000, cannabis and gamma-hydroxybutyrate. These items were seized for examination.

A 39-year-old man was arrested at a house on Popondetta Road, Whalan, about 8.30pm that evening.

He was taken to St Marys Police Station and charged with 27 counts of larceny, three counts of destroy or damage property, two counts of

dishonestly obtain financial advantage by deception and breach of bail.

Police will allege in court a number of bank cards stolen from the vehicles, were later used in fraudulent transactions.

The man was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court.

Investigations are continuing.

Business advisory support for Western Sydney

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selection of events aimed at businesses in Western Sydney are being offered over the next two months, including webinars and face-to-face events, to help set up business owners for post-lockdown success.

Minister for Jobs, Investment, Tourism and Western Sydney Stuart Ayres encouraged owners of small businesses across Western Sydney to consider attending the Business Connect events.

“The webinars are free of charge and they provide a wealth of information for small business owners,” Mr Ayres said.

“As Western Sydney gets back into gear after lockdown, now is the perfect time for business

owners to take stock and set plans in motion for a prosperous 2022.”

Minister for Finance and Small Business Damien Tudehope said the webinar topics included social media strategies for business, e-commerce and how to start a business, and some of the webinars will be in languages such as Mandarin, Cantonese and Vietnamese.

“There will also be four face-to-face events on topics such as resilience and marketing, in Korean and Arabic.”

“Western Sydney businesses were particularly hit hard by COVID and they made plenty of sacrifices in order to keep the community safe.”

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Mr Tudehope said Business Connect, which offered a raft of other support for small businesses, had more than 70 events taking place across NSW from now until the end of the year to support businesses to bounce back.

Following an announcement of additional funding in August to support COVID-19 impacted businesses, several new Business Connect advisors recently started work, including Angela Maguire and Kyriae Simpson, both based in Western Sydney with marketing and brand strategy expertise.

For more information, go to www.nsw.gov.au/businessconnect

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Prue Car MP celebrating with previous recipients for funding

ember for Londonderry Prue Car has announced $400,000 in funding for 16 projects across the Electorate of Londonderry through the 2021 Community Building Partnership Program.

Prue Car said the funds will deliver much-needed improvements to local facilities, including upgrades to local parks, sporting facilities and schools.

“This is fantastic news for our community,” Ms Car said.

“I’m proud to support these projects, which will deliver improved facilities in Western Sydney.

“I look forward to seeing these projects make a difference in our area.”

The full list of successful 2021 projects in the Londonderry electorate are: • New Fitness Equipment at Cook Park, St. Marys ($40,000) • Covered Walkways at Orchard Hills Public School ($25,000) • New Dog Park at Boronia Park, North St. Marys ($40,000) • Cricket Practice Upgrade at Allsopp & Patterson Ovals, Cambridge Park ($40,000) • Willmot Community Hub Repairs

and Additional Lighting ($15,000) • Nepean Men’s Shed Electrical Test and Tagging Equipment ($5,411) • Playground at The Lakes Christian College ($33,589) • Air Conditioning at Ropes Crossing Community Hub ($10,000) • Shade Structure at Ropes Crossing Oval ($30,000) • New Goal Posts & Fencing at Kevin Dwyer Park, Colyton ($25,000) • Facilities refurbishment at Susanna Uniting Early Learning, Oxley Park ($12,000) • Wilson Park, Llandilo Upgrade ($15,000)

• Sunshade cover for sports court at Oxley Park Public School ($32,000) • Technology upgrade at St Marys Samoa Worship Centre ($15,000) • Softfall surfacing at St Paul’s Lutheran Kindergarten, St Marys ($27,000) • Children’s Bathroom Renovation at Keymer Child Care Centre, Colyton ($35,000) Applications for the 2022 program open in early 2022, with $400,000 available in each electorate.

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local news Key piece of Western Sydney conservation puzzle to be protected

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major agreement between the NSW Government and the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council (DLALC) will support the development of land managed by DLALC in Western Sydney, while protecting 1,100 hectares of important woodlands on the Cumberland Plain.

Minister for Planning and Public Spaces Rob Stokes said preparation of the biodiversity assessment and approvals for Deerubbin’s Penrith Structure Plan will be fast-tracked, providing economic opportunities for Aboriginal people while securing more land to be protected under the NSW Government’s Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan.

“The Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan is our greatest defence for the ancient woodlands of Western Sydney. When certified, this plan will permanently protect many important threatened native plants and animals, while giving the Deerubbin Local Aboriginal Land Council certainty to plan its future,” Mr Stokes said.

Biodiversity certification of DLAC’s Penrith

Structure Plan has been declared as ‘strategic’ by the Minister for Energy and Environment.

Minister for Western Sydney Stuart Ayres said this declaration is the first of its kind and demonstrates this Government’s commitment to support Local Aboriginal Land Councils and work collaboratively to deliver the best outcomes for our growing communities.

“The DLALC is a significant landholder in Western Sydney and cutting the green tape to enhance job creation and opportunity for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people is a huge step forward. This is practical reconciliation in action,” Mr Ayres said.

Environment Minister Matt Kean said the proposed conservation measures include protecting around 1,100 hectares of native vegetation and is only made possible by the opportunity to partner with DLALC. “The strategic declaration of the Penrith Structure Plan will deliver significant conservation outcomes and enable us to protect one of the largest remnant areas of intact vegetation on the Cumberland Plain

by expanding Agnes Banks Nature Reserve and Castlereagh Nature Reserve while enabling DLALC to realise the socio-economic opportunities of their lands,” Mr Kean said.

Chairperson of the DLALC Athol Smith said: “The Penrith Structure Plan represents a nationally significant partnership between the NSW Government and a Local Aboriginal Land Council, delivering benefits for the Aboriginal and nonAboriginal communities of Western Sydney.”

Chief Executive Officer Emeritus of the DLALC Kevin Cavanagh said: “It is historic that the DLALC is willing to provide 1,100 hectares of land in Western Sydney for biodiversity conservation – the scale of this gift to the citizens of NSW cannot be underestimated.”

The Department of Planning, Industry and Environment is working with DLALC and an independent accredited assessor to prepare the relevant statutory and public consultation documents.

For more information visit the Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan webpage.

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local news Colourful new mural illustrates community’s resilience during pandemic

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thoroughfare in St Marys is now home to a bright piece of art which represents the efforts and resilience of our City’s residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ripples Aquatic and Recreation recently called for submissions by Western Sydney artists to design a mural that would celebrate the community’s perseverance over the past 18 months and Penrith’s postpandemic social connectedness, all while enriching a visible public space.

A design developed by local Cranebrook artist, Paul Zoeller, met the brief and stood out due to the artist’s use of imagery, colour and symbolism. The expansive piece is on a wall of the Ripples St Marys building, fronting Charles Hackett Drive, opposite St Marys Town Centre.

Paul’s newly completed mural reads ‘We Got This’, with the words emerging from a zipper, which serves as a metaphor for the City reopening after lockdown. There are various, bright graphics to reflect the services residents can once again enjoy, such as visiting restaurants and cafes, the gym, or a hair salon.

Penrith City Council’s General Manager, Warwick Winn, thanked the artist for using his talent to brighten up a busy pocket of St Marys and to communicate Council’s clear message of thanks.

“Our community has been through challenging times over the past 18 months and we want to thank the residents of our City for the remarkable resilience they have

shown throughout the pandemic and particularly during the toughest stages of lockdown,” Mr Winn said.

“Council chose a prominent location for this artwork to ensure it is seen by residents every day, whether that’s community members driving to work, walking to school or visiting the shops,” he said.

The location of the new mural is also a nod to the outstanding work of Ripples staff during lockdown. The team launched its popular telehealth service and pivoted its schedule by creating a virtual platform to offer a timetable of health and well-being classes, group fitness classes, squad sessions for swimmers, and engaging activities for children.

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St Marys, operating Council’s Hamper Hub and distributing emergency food supplies to residents and offering friendly support when the community needed it most.

“Not only is this mural meaningful, it is also fun and creates some excitement for residents of all ages. It gives them a chance to pause during their busy day and look at the artwork, or stop for a photo,” Mr Winn said.

“As we emerge from the pandemic, Council once again thanks our City for doing the right thing and stresses the importance of reminding everyone to take a moment, to reflect and appreciate the little things.”

During the days the artist spent

working on and spray painting the mural, residents stopped to thank him for the concept and eye-catching art.

Council has put two temporary decals on the ground, one is a ‘selfie spot’ encouraging the general public to take a selfie and interact with the image, while the other reminds residents to be COVID safe, with a QR code for important information and resources.

To view a video of the mural being created go to www.youtube.com/ watch?v=77GDL9nkA2k For more information regarding how Council and other services can assist the community, visit www.penrith.city/covid19.

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eing a prison chaplain isn’t a job, it’s a calling, according to Parklea Correctional Centre’s five faith leaders.

To ensure the prison can provide support and guidance to its diverse inmate population and staff, Parklea’s operator MTC-Broadspectrum has engaged chaplains from the Anglican, Catholic, Seventh Day Adventist, Uniting and Islamic religions and there are plans to recruit more from other faiths.

The chaplain’s role is to listen and provide counsel to inmates, their families and staff when they need help, and when COVID restrictions permit, a church service is held on Sundays.

While they come from different denominations and faiths, they all enjoy working together and have the same goal – to provide pastoral care to anyone who needs it, even if they don’t follow the same religion or any at all.

Uniting chaplain Liva has been at the prison the longest, serving the needs of inmates and staff for six years.

“To work as a chaplain is a vocation or a calling, it’s not a job, but we are not here to proselyte to others or convert inmates to become Christians,” Liva said.

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“We are chaplains for everyone. We are all God’s children and loved by God equally. The presence of [muslim chaplain] Mohamad has enriched our “being” as chaplains.”

Stanhope Anglican Church minister Edwin wanted to expand into chaplaincy after volunteering with prison ministry organisation Kairos International.

“I saw the impact their ministry had on the lives of the inmates. That convinced me prison ministry was something worthwhile to pursue as a chaplain,” Edwin said.

“I hope to help people to reassess their lives, accept responsibility for

their actions and make purposeful changes in their lives so that they don’t reoffend.”

Muslim chaplain Mohamad was interested in working in a prison to make a difference in people’s lives.

“I want to be part of making a difference in the rehabilitation of inmates and I love to see time spent with them making a change in their behaviour and attitude,” Mohamad said.

Richard started as a Catholic chaplain at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital last year and joined the Parklea team in March after “the holy spirit working through people suggested I consider it”.

“I enjoy the possibility of bringing a face of hope and healing into a place where there is so much hurt and suffering,” Richard said.

“As you can imagine, there are a variety of incidents that take place in a prison and at the end of the day, we are all human, regardless of how strong a face we put on.”

Tuni has been a Seventh Day Adventist chaplain for Corrective Services NSW for two years and joined the Parklea team earlier this year. He is also a chaplain at a retirement village.

“I see my role as serving inmates in their time of spiritual need,” Tuni said.

“I hope to move inmates from a hopeless mindset to a hopeful expectation in God.” Edwin and Mohamad offered some words of advice for those considering entering prison chaplaincy.

“I will certainly recommend this job to anyone who loves, values and respects the inmates as people made in the image of God and who are very precious in God’s sight,” Edwin said.

“Someone who likes to listen, someone with empathy and strength of character,” Mohamad said.

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Festival grants to keep seniors active

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ore than 90 community organisations and councils across the state will share in NSW Government funding to host events during next year’s NSW Seniors Festival.

Minister for Seniors Natalie Ward said each group had received up to $10,000 to provide opportunities for older people to participate in community activities and events.

“We’re supporting programs that help our seniors stay healthy, active and energised, including yoga, gardening and performing arts,” Mrs Ward said.

“Next year’s Festival will provide great opportunites for our seniors to re-connect through activities in their local communities across the state.”

The 2022 Seniors Festival will be held from Friday, 25 March until Sunday, 3 April and includes a variety of cultural, creative, sporting and recreational programs.

“There are also programs to support older people to plan for retiring, housing choices and getting around.

These grants recognise and encourage the contributions of older people in the community,” Mrs Ward said.

Recipients include the Sutherland Shire Retirement Living and Lifestyle

Expo, the Byron Shire Seniors Festival and the Forbes Seniors Give It A Go Festival.

Cootamundra-Gundagai Mayor Abb McAlister said they would use their $8,000 funding boost to host a Seniors Expo in Cootamundra and

Seniors Fair in Gundagai.

“We’re putting on cultural tours, rug making, history walks, sports and even a pamper party. Keeping active and engaged is key to a long and happy life,” Mr McAlister said.

Mrs Ward said the grants align with

the NSW Government’s commitment to our valued seniors, under the Ageing Well in NSW: Seniors Strategy 2021–2031.

For more information about the 2022 NSW Seniors Festival, see: seniorsfestival.nsw.gov.au.

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Annual Public Meeting 2020 – 2021: Get involved!

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hat an extraordinary year it’s been.

As we return to life as “COVID-normal”, we showcase the important role we play in providing safe, high-quality care for our community through the NBMLHD (Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District) Annual Public Meeting.

The local community are invited to participate in this year’s virtual event, broadcasting live to Facebook from the site of the new Nepean Hospital.

Tune in to see the progress on the near completed Tower 1 of the Nepean Redevelopment, journey to the Blue Mountains and reflect on the year that’s been.

A live question and answer component with NBMLHD Chief Executive Mrs Kay Hyman will feature, giving our community the opportunity to get involved and receive answers to their questions in real-time.

We look forward to you joining us in celebrating our successes.

Event Details NBMLHD Annual Public Meeting 2020 - 2021 Wednesday 24 November at 3PM Live on Facebook – www.facebook.com/nbmlhd

Penrith LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION DECEMBER 2021

Penrith LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION DECEMBER 2021

JIM AITKEN OAM

Kevin Crameri OAM

26 years of dedicated service I am proud to call Penrith my ‘home’.

Penrith has a golden future and I want to be part of that future - and deliver prosperity and success for our children and grandchildren.

I was first elected to Penrith Council in 1995 and have been delighted to be part of the team that has turned many tough challenges into life changing successes.

As you move around our city, you cannot help but admire the modern, uncluttered development, the beautiful river and green space and the endless opportunities for business, industry, education, sport and entertainment.

If returned at the forthcoming election, I will continue to be a Councillor for the entire city encouraging further planned, sensible development whilst caring for our environment and quality lifestyle already in place.

The people of Penrith are a unique, inclusive group who share a passionate pride in our city. My burning desire is to continue to serve these people. I retain the commitment of my youth after 26 years of service and will lead an independent team of five talented and loyal local residents - already leaders in our community into the election.

My pledge to the Penrith community is to continue to be contactable at any time and always look to connect planning and resources for the common good.

The Western Sydney International Airport will have a huge impact on Penrith and surrounds and we must be ready to take advantage with smart industry and smart manufacturing.

Job opportunities for our young people and widespread development will secure the future of Penrith forever!

0418 288 488 Authorised by Jim Aitken, PO Box 410, Emu Plains NSW 2750

Justice of the Peace

The reason Kevin Crameri is standing again is because council continues to ignore the needs of the local citizens. He is still waiting on outstanding reports from Council on topics including:

• A report on what can be done about trees that endanger your property and house.

• Why People houses are in danger of being flooded due to illegal filling and diversion of the natural flow of water by Neighbours.

• Many more topics that directly impact the citizens of Penrith

Kevin has lived in lived in Llandilo for 68 years where he and his wife raised 4 children.

He is a fitter machinist by trade and is an active volunteer bushfire fighter, serving for over 60 years, 30 years as deputy captain.

Kevin received an OAM for service to RFS and Local Government. He was instrumental in getting the RFS budget dramatically increased in 1988. He was president of Llandilo P.S. and Cranebrook H.S. P&C and is a life member of Llandilo P&C. Kevin has been a patron of the Nepean Historical Society and Combewood House. He is Trustee of the Llandilo Hall Committee where he went guarantor on a loan of $50000 to buy the 120 year old church in Llandilo, also raising funds for it restoration.

Unlike many other teams all members of Kevin’s team ‘The North Ward Independents’ live in the North Ward and are prominent members of the community.

Our priorities are to improve traffic flows and local parking, reduce flooding risk, improve road maintenance, increase footpaths and fix the tree policy so as to protect homes and provide fire protection.

Authorised by Kevin Crameri 344 Second Avenue Llandilo

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amilies and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide will now have access to a range of useful supports thanks to the NSW Government’s $4.5 million boost to post-suicide services across the State.

Minister for Mental Health Bronnie Taylor said that post-suicide support was critical to support loved ones as well as the wider community.

“We know that around 135 people can be impacted by a single suicide,” Mrs Taylor said.

“For friends and family, the death of a loved one by suicide is not only heartbreaking and shocking, it can also create new challenges as well as making day-to-day tasks incredibly difficult.

“We want to be there for people in these painful weeks and months in ways that can really help, from providing counselling to helping them access financial assistance and guiding them through the coronial process.”

StandBy Support After Suicide will provide the service in partnership with Jesuit Social Services, Roses in the Ocean and University of New England. StandBy will focus on reaching bereaved families and friends, as well as first responders and witnesses to suicide.

StandBy Regional Coordinator

Tania Tuckerman said she draws on her own lived experience to help those affected feel safe and understood.

“My hope is that all people impacted by suicide will have the support I never had,” Ms Tuckerman said.

“It didn’t hit me until decades later the full devastation it had on my life; including my relationships and how I interacted with the world around me.

“I am hopeful about the difference

our support will bring to the lives of people impacted by suicide and their future generations.”

The state-wide rollout of postsuicide support services is thanks to a joint investment by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments.

To find out more or to access these services, please call 1300 727 247 at any time or visit standbysupport.com. au

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For anyone who is struggling, you can call the below helplines for support and advice: Lifeline 13 11 14 | Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800 | NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511.

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Two up – triple-A credit ratings for nsw

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lobal ratings agency Moody’s has reaffirmed New South Wales’ triple-A credit rating, just days after Fitch also awarded the State the same top tier rating.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the Moody’s triple-A rating highlights the resilience of the NSW economy, which is being bolstered by businesses reopening after the extended threemonth lockdown due to the Delta outbreak.

“The triple-A ratings reaffirm the economic strength of NSW which has remained resilient despite a myriad of challenges over the past two years,” Mr Perrottet said.

“NSW is the only state in Australia with a Moody’s triple-A credit rating which we have retained despite allocating about $45 billion to support people and businesses and to bolster the health system to combat COVID-19.”

Treasurer Matt Kean said the two triple-A ratings recognise the NSW Government’s strong economic management during COVID-19.

“The NSW Government has been assigned two triple-A credit ratings despite the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. This has been due to our diverse, resilient and flexible economy, and world-leading response

to COVID-19.” Mr Kean said.

“The latest Moody’s rating highlights the State’s ability to manage our record $108.5 billion infrastructure pipeline as we continue to invest in our economy, transport, health, education

and innovative technologies.”

The Moody’s report said the triple-A rating reflects the State’s “proven history of fiscal resolve”, which is highlighted by NSW’s “debt retirement strategy following the recently

completed WestConnex transaction.”

NSW has two triple-A credit ratings (Moody’s and Fitch) and one double-A plus credit rating (S&P Global).

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rom 25 November to 10 December 2021 Zonta Club Nepean Valley will be participating in the annual Zonta 16 Days of Activism Campaign.

This campaign supports the UN Women 16 Days of Activism Against Gender- based Violence campaign.

The aim of this campaign is to raise public awareness of genderbased violence and mobilise people everywhere to bring about change.

According to the World Health Organisation, 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual assault in their lifetime. (Source World Health Organisation) In 2021 the number of women who died in Australia due to violence was 57. From January- October 2021 that number currently stands at 36.

During the period of the COVID lockdowns the number of people seeking help for Domestic Violence has increased.

Along with the awareness, this campaign is also designed to encourage people to seek support.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December,

Human Rights Day. It was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and continues to be coordinated each year by the Center for Women’s Global Leadership. It is used as an organising strategy by individuals and organisations around the world to call for the prevention and elimination

of violence against women and girls.

In support of this civil society initiative, the United Nations Secretary-General’s UNiTE by 2030 to End Violence against Women campaign (UNiTE campaign) calls for global actions to increase awareness, galvanise advocacy efforts, and share knowledge and innovations.

Light up the Town

The global theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism against GenderBased Violence, which will run from 25 November to 10 December 2021, is “Orange the world: End violence against women now!”

The Penrith Civic Centre will be lit up in orange for the 16 days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence.

Shine a Light on Domestic Violence Penrith Civic Centre Library Front Parking Circle, 601 High St Penrith Monday 29th November 2021, 7.30pm

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It’s aged care, but not as you know it.

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recently redeveloped aged care home is continuing Uniting’s long legacy of caring for the local community in Emu Plains, in new and bold ways.

Uniting Edinglassie has been purpose-built to provide a high level of around-the-clock care, in a homelike environment that encourages residents to live their day, their way.

The latest best-practice aged care research has carefully informed the building and landscape design, featuring 5 households with 20 residents. Each household combines

private bedrooms and ensuites with shared kitchen, dining and living spaces to create a close sense of community. And every household has its own rhythm, reflecting how each resident chooses to spend their day. Regular forums help shape the seasonal menus and group activities, and personal routines are tailored to each resident for added comfort and familiarity.

With its own café, hair salon, giant outdoor chess set, walking paths, and even an aviary, there are many ways for residents to relax with

visiting family and friends at Uniting Edinglassie. Many of the flower beds have also been raised, so that the keen household gardeners can maintain their green thumbs. It’s all about residents continuing to do the things they enjoy most, with the people that matter most.

Uniting Edinglassie Emu Plains provides permanent, respite and dementia care with compassion, dignity and respect. You’re invited to book a tour and discover how aged care should be. You can find out more at uniting.org/edinglassie or call Uniting on 1800 864 846.

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By Lyn Forde – President/Research Officer of St Marys & District Historical Society Inc.

n 1835 Sir John Jamison bought a modified and the fire could not possibly have originated steam engine for irrigation and the four-storey from there, as a stone wall divided the furnace and mill that he built on his property “Regentville.” at that part of the premises where the fire broke out In 1839 he wrote to the Colonial Secretary asking there were no openings in the wall and he saw no his help with the pipes he needed to finish the mill one about the factory when he first observed the that would manufacture cloth and tweed. The fire and he did not think it originated from any mill was completed in 1840. In 1841 he signed a sparks from the engine furnace as the property lease agreement with brothers Abraham and John on fire consisted of sheep skins, dyeing materials, Rayner who were experts in the trade having been loom gearing and some hay. He said that one of Job born in Ireland and brought up in the industry. The Harket’s boys had been in that part of the building 1840s depression nearly ruined Sir John, leaving beating sheepskins in the early part of the day.  Regentville Tweed Factory taken from a him with a lack of funds to support his mill. He The fire had consumed all the spinning, carding postcard courtesy of “The Past Present” website died in 1844 and the partnership with the Rayner and mule machinery along with the engine-house brothers was dissolved and most of the machinery was moved to a flour and flour mill that were all destroyed. He estimated a loss at £10,000 mill in Sydney but the mill continued with various managers and in 1849 that would barely cover the destruction and he believed the machinery the mill produced 11,500 yards of high-quality tweed, closing in 1850. destroyed at over £5,000, the buildings, raw materials and dye wares at The building was a landmark near the banks of the Nepean River for another £5,000 more. Thankfully there were no lives lost as no one was almost a century until it was demolished in the early 1930’s. The Rayner allowed to sleep on the premises. His brother John usually locked up but brothers returned to the area in 1851 to operate their own mill at Emu he was in Sydney on that night and he was at a complete loss to account Plains near the banks of the Nepean using the old Police barracks building for the fire and they do not allow smoking, but we know the workers do that had been part of the Government Agricultural Establishment. In July sometimes smoke when at work. Job Harket stated that he was a stoker at 1861 fire almost destroyed the factory. It was built of stone to the first the factory and was engaged in that job about twenty minutes before six floor and of brick above it, being a hundred and forty feet in length and and he left the factory as usual. The workers had all left and the engine eighteen feet in height up to the wall-plate. There were two walls up to the was stopped and he drew out of the furnace a few burnt billets and closed roof and dividing the factory into three compartments. It had no fireplaces the furnace door as usual. He said that he lived near the boiler-house and the roof was shingled. There was a steam boiler in a shed attached to and was at home from the time of leaving work until the fire broke out the main building, built with stone and brick and roofed with galvanised and from the position of his house he would not see any person go to the iron. The engine and boiler rooms were at the eastern side of the south mill when he was at home at the time of the fire alarm and he went to the end of the building containing the power looms and were the only portion furnace and found them all as he had left them and cannot see how this fire of the building that escaped the fire. The power-loom shop was at the could have originated from the engine furnace when it first broke out. The northern end and the engine house was a wooden building. The mill and boiler is what is called a Cornish boiler and when he first saw the fire it machinery were insured by the Sydney Insurance Office for £1500, the was not near the engine and boiler house and that they ignited afterwards. insurance however was divided into three parts each insured for £500 and William Alfred Harket, said he was in the stable at the south side of the it was believed that one of these parts had been saved. The total loss was factory where there was some dye stuff, some wool and some rollers and estimated at £10,000. An inquest into the fire was held at the Australian he was in there before breakfast only. He said he did not smoke and did Arms at Emu Plains. The coroner Mr G F Clark presided and the Jury not know if any worker was in there while he was at the river with other contained eleven men with James Tobias Ryan as Foreman. Abraham boys soaking skins. Augustus Block said that he was a miller at the factory Rayner said that on the night of the fire he heard dogs barking and he and about ten minutes past five he fastened the two doors where the fire looked out but could not see anything unusual at the time of leaving off broke out but did not know any worker was there after he made the doors work. He left the weaving shop on the northern end and closed the doors fast and he never saw the boys smoke and he did not smoke himself and but did mentioned that the lock on the door was not secured. When he he didn’t smell any signs of the fire at the time he fastened the doors. first discovered the fire it was confined to the lower story and in flames Upon hearing the evidence, the jury after a short consultation gave their from one end to the other, about forty foot long at the south end of the unanimous verdict “that the fire was the work of some incendiary as yet building and that no one lived on the premises and there should not have unknown”. The mill continued to be a picturesque building standing on been anyone there as the workpeople leave work at dusk around five the shores of the Nepean River for many years, eventually being known o’clock and it was about a quarter to eight when he heard the dogs bark to tourists who passed in boating parties as simply ‘The Old Factory’. and he looked over the fence and one of the dogs that belonged to one of Abraham Rayner died in August 1902 in Emu Plains at the age of 93. He the workers was near the fire. The main range of buildings was made of was born in Dublin in 1809. John Rayner born in Dublin in 1808 died in stone and brick and the power-loom shop was built of stone and there was May 1984 at the age of 76. Their parents were Samuel & Maud Rayner. no connection or opening from the engine-house and boiler-house to the Sources: Sydney Morning Herald, Historic Australian Towns website, Trove, Ancestry, main building except the gearing that worked the machinery. At the time Town & Country Journal, BDM Website, 1891 Census, Grenville’s PO Directory 1872, Family Search (Mormon website). of leaving off work he observed there was no fire at the engine furnace

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School is back in session - Puppy Preschool resumes

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ith Covid restrictions slowly beginning to lift, we are excited that school will be back in session for our puppies and adolescent dogs. The classes will resume in December under strict conditions: smaller class sizes, socially distanced and will take into consideration your puppy’s age, size and breed.

Our classes will teach you about puppy socialisation, dog communication, leadership, vet care, child & dog safety and troubleshooting unacceptable behaviour. Over a 5-week period you and your puppy will learn practical information and put you on the path to success.

Greencross Vets Best Behaviour Puppy Preschool Program is specifically designed for dogs six weeks to six months of age as this is a very important developmental period for dogs. During the isolation requirements of COVID, we are mindful that many puppies have missed attending school, so we will be organising extra classes to assist

pet parents to ‘catch-up’ on missed schooling.

Prior to six months of age is the time that puppies start exploring, a time when puppies are very accepting of

new situations and experiences, and learn strategies to cope with situations that may be new or a little frightening.

This makes it the perfect time for introducing your puppy to the big wide

human world it is going to live in - a world of funny sights (bicycles, cars, balloons, hats, other animals) funny sounds (television, lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners) and funny smells (perfumes, foods and cleaning agents).

It is also a good time for learning about other dogs – that they come in all shapes and sizes, floppy ears, long tails, short or tall. For some dogs, missing this ‘window of opportunity’ can lead to a life time of fear and anxiety. Even though it is important to continue to expose your dog to as many things as possible throughout adolescence, this early period is seen as perhaps the most important.

Our aim is to give you realistic expectations of your pet through the understanding of their natural behaviours. The program equips you with the tools to develop a strong relationship with your pet, allowing them to become a real part of the family.

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Pink Up Penrith High Tea

By Gai Hawthorn Penrith CBD Corp

Friday was such a great day to be in PINK!!

We once again celebrated the annual Pink Up Penrith High Tea at Lakeside Restaurant with great success.

Thanks to our sponsors NAB Penrith and Nepean Regional Security for your support, Shelley from Atmosphere Health & Fitness Club Gym for your generous donations, and to our wonderful host Lakeside Restaurant.

It was so wonderful to have Glenn McGrath from the McGrath Foundation actually be able to attend and speak at our event in person.

We also heard from the beautiful Samantha Jarnet as she shared her breast cancer journey with the room and had us all in tears.

Sam really hit home saying that having those McGrath nurses at Nepean Hospital makes a huge difference when you really need them.

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A timeless beauty restored at the Penrith Museum of Fire

Removing and restoring. Photos courtesy of Penrith Museum of Fire

By Noel Rowsell

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he historical fire engine on the corner of Museum Drive and Castlereagh Road has been in place for 14 years, although time and weather have been unkind and certainly diminished it’s appearance.

The vehicle has been the signpost or landmark for the Penrith Museum of Fire but it’s weather-beaten appearance belied the beauty and appeal of the vast range of heritage and historical fire engines within the Museum.

Two weeks ago, under the guidance of a hard-working group of volunteers, the

vehicle was taken down and given a major external refurbishment, thus regaining its visual splendour and has now been returned to its pride of place, standing proudly at the entry to Museum Drive.

Education and Digital Officer Olivia Kelly also wished to thank Debner Cranes, which waived its fees to install the fire engine.

Visitors to this Sunday’s Heritage Day will be among the first to see the refurbished fire engine, in addition to a fabulous display of vehicles voted upon by the public in July.

There will also be historic displays of firefighting by the HFEA at 9.30am and 12.30pm, along with fire safety demonstrations at 11am and 1.30pm.

The refurbished Historical Fire Engine is returned to its pride of place at the entrance to the Penrith Museum of Fire.

Photos by Noel Rowsell

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he Emu Sports Club / Leonay GC hosted the Antique & Classic Motor Club on Sunday, with the eclectic collection of cars spaced proudly along the first fairway.

Among the beautiful cars on show was a yellow 1925 Citroen B12 7.5HP Roadster, which was making its first outing in over 20 years and ran perfectly both to and from the event.

It’s a family affair for Club President Patrick Watton, who has been a member of the Club for 10 years, as has his brother Mark.

Their father Les has been a member for 53 years, whilst Treasurer John Turner has been a member for 55 years, making this pair two of the longest-serving members of the Club.

There are currently 55 members, who are based throughout the Sydney Metropolitan Area and as far afield as the Central Coast.

The Antique & Classic Motor Club was founded in 1959 by a small and dedicated group of car enthusiasts, aware of the dramatic changes in the motor industry and of the importance of preserving the surviving early examples of vehicles.

1925 Citroen B12 & 1937 Packard Super Eight

1956 Lincoln Premiere & 1956 Ford Mercury Montclair

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1963 Morris Mini 850 & 1968 Morris Mini Cooper S

Not only was it deemed vital to save these vehicles for their historic value but it was also important they survive in a roadworthy condition.

Membership is open to all who are interested in any of the vehicles which fit into one of the following categories,

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The Club undertakes 9-10 day runs each year and also meet at 8pm on the 2nd Friday of each month, at the Veteran Car

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he hit Korean series on Netflix, Squid Game, has reached No. 1 in 90 countries. It’s clear that something in the series has captured the zeitgeist, with its recurrent themes of rising levels of economic inequality, the slow death of the middle-class, and the desperation of the protagonist’s situation, where no matter what he does, he feels unable to get ahead.

It appears there are a lot of people who feel disenfranchised and know that they’re somehow getting screwed over by the system, they just don’t know how it’s happening. Even people employed in decent jobs can’t afford to buy a house and prices for everything seem to be rising faster than their wages.

They look at their pension funds and know that it won’t be enough to provide for them in retirement.

In fact, if you price anything that rich people want to buy, such as shares, bonds, and property in the hours you need to work to own them, it will be clear that they are slipping further and further out of reach.

And since the wealthy own most of these types of assets, the wealth divide between the haves and the have nots grows wider over time.

In Australia, the richest 1 percent hold

22.5 percent of the wealth in the country. The top 20 percent (whose average net worth is around $3.25m) is around 90 times higher than the poorest 20 percent (whose average net worth is $36,000). The lowest 10 percent held $8,000 in average net worth and the bottom 5 percent had average net debts of $5,000.

This was only exacerbated during the pandemic with Australian billionaires doubling their net worth since the pandemic began, while many ordinary people lost their jobs.

What’s their secret?

The answer lies in the actions of the central banks around the world. In around 1987, the central banks decided that economies aren’t allowed to go into recession anymore and every time there has been a financial crisis, massive levels of monetary stimulus are pumped into the system, adding debt, and inflating another asset class to lift the GDP. This is all well and good, but it has prevented the healthy Darwinian process of creative destruction required to reset the economy and start anew from a strong base.

We’re in the middle of a pandemic, yet the stock market is at all-time highs, property prices have spiked considerably and are now at all-time highs.

The effect of the monetary stimulus is the devaluation of the purchasing power of the dollar.

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Simply put, if you pour money into an economy without increasing the number of goods being produced, the price of those goods increases as people use more dollars to bid them up. Their intrinsic value remains the same. Or if we look at it in reverse, the relative value of each dollar has declined. Between 1966 and 2020 the Australian dollar has lost 97 percent of its purchasing power. That is to say that one dollar today can only buy 3 percent of the things that one dollar could buy in 1966.

If we included property prices into CPI this year, we would see that inflation is up at around 15 percent. When we look at the rate of increase in money supply, unsurprisingly it’s also 15 percent.

The result is, if you don’t own the things that rich people own such as property and shares, you’re effectively 15 percent poorer.

This situation isn’t new, and the same pattern plays out repeatedly throughout history. If we can count on one thing in life, it’s for central banks to print money – the wealthy know that owning a hard asset like property is one of the best ways to protect yourself during these times.

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SPORT Delivery of Gipps Street Recreation Precinct Masterplan one step closer

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enrith City Council have announced the issue of a Request for Tender for the construction of the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct, located in Claremont Meadows along South Creek.

This milestone brings Council’s long-range strategy to transform the former waste facility site into a landmark sport and recreation destination one step closer.

Council is seeking a qualified construction company to undertake the remaining remediation, construction, landscaping, and installation work required to bring the Masterplan to life. The tender is available on the NSW Government e-tendering website.

When complete, the 32-hectare Gipps Street Recreation Precinct will incorporate both active and passive sport and recreational space, including: • Floodlit sports fields.

• Inclusive children’s play, water play, and nature play areas, including shade.

• Youth precinct, including floodlit skate park, pump track and multi-sport courts.

• Netball courts and cricket practice facilities.

• Outdoor health and fitness gym.

• Off leash dog park.

• Pedestrian connections, including walking loops and nature trail.

• Passive recreation, picnic and viewing areas, including barbeques, shelters and public art.

• Tree planting and landscaping.

• Amenities including canteen, accessible toilets and changerooms.

• Car parking, including accessible spaces and coach drop off/parking.

To learn more about the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct Masterplan,

please visit: www.yoursaypenrith. com.au/gippsstrecreationprecinct Council’s 2020 Sport & Recreation Strategy, which forms the 15-year road map for the future provision of sport, play, recreation and open space facilities across our City, helped create the vision for the Gipps Street Recreation Precinct Masterplan.

In May-June 2020, Council undertook community consultation to seek feedback. The Masterplan

was then adopted by Council in July 2020. A further community co-design workshop and online engagement was also undertaken in March 2021 to help inform the detailed design for the Youth Precinct, which includes the City’s first pump track.

Council will keep the community informed as the next exciting steps are taken in 2022. The Gipps Street Recreation Precinct is expected to be complete in approximately late 2023.

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Panthers members and fans are invited to celebrate with the premiership-winning Panthers squad on Saturday 20 November.

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he festivities will get underway with a street parade through Penrith, immediately followed by a ticketed event at BlueBet Stadium.

The street parade begins at 10am, with the open top bus to begin its journey to BlueBet Stadium from the corner of High St and Evan St. The route and timing will allow members and fans to participate in the parade before heading to BlueBet Stadium for the Stadium Celebration.

The Premiers Stadium Celebration then kicks off at 11am as the Panthers make their highly-anticipated return to home turf.

tickets for the Premiers Stadium Celebration.

Members have been sent a promo code via email. If you are a member and did not receive an email please contact footy.membership@panthers.com.au to update your details.

Tickets are also now available for non-members to purchase for $10 each.

Please note all tickets are general admission only and seats in the Western Grandstand and Terrace will be available on a first in / best dressed basis on the day.

All members and fans over the age of 16 will need to show proof of full vaccination to enter BlueBet Stadium.

Accompanied by the ProvanSummons Trophy, coach Ivan Cleary and the players will relive the memorable Grand Final moments and share some insights from their historymaking campaign.

Due to COVID-19 regulations, limited tickets are available for the event and must be redeemed or purchased in advance via Ticketek or at Panthers Leagues Club.

TICKET INFORMATION 2021 and 2022 Panthers members have the opportunity to redeem free

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