The Sydney Dragway at eastern Creek is where you will find everything that will fascinate people who enjoy being around big machinery. Every year the earthmoving industry shows off its biggest and best at this event which is now Australia’s largest earthmoving expo.
Open every day from April 21 to 23, there are demonstrations of the latest advances in earthmoving machinery.
If you are in a business that involves digging, trenching, maintaining public spaces, mowing, maintaining equipment, lifting or would you just like to see big machines up close and personal, then this is the place you need to be!
This is Australia’s once in a year opportunity to see all the latest equipment in one place. Not only that; it’s a great place for the whole family where there’s lots of free entertainment, live music, action events and loads of great food stalls.
If you like action, the freestyle kings motorbike team will be performing its death-defying stunts throughout the expo. There’s loads of parking and easy access to this major event which always draws a big crowd.
Free parking
Where else can you go where for just $10 per adult and children under 16 free, you can spend such a great day entertaining the family? There is also plenty of free car parking.
Large crowds of people who come from the earthmoving, construction, grounds maintenance, safety, financial services, asset management, transport
and material handling industries visit the expo to make informed purchasing decisions.
Visitors will be treated to a huge line up of the biggest brands, representing an amazing selection of equipment, vehicles, specialised machinery, attachments, technology and services.
A great Expo site
The Sydney Dragway site guarantees your visit to Diesel Dirt & Turf will be a comfortable and easy experience for you and your family. Whether you visit for one, two or three days, there is loads of free paved car parking, easy access to the exhibits and plenty of places to relax and enjoy a wide variety of food and entertainment.
Mark your calendar
The dates for the 2023 National Diesel Dirt & Turf Expo Friday 21st, Saturday 22nd and Sunday, 23rd April 2023. Entry is just $10.00 per adult and there’s free parking and free entry for children under 16.
You can buy your tickets on line or log in to https://regonsite. eventsair.com/the-national-dieseldirt-and-turf-expo-2023/visitor/ Site/Register. More information at www.dieseldirtandturf.com.au
In 2018 The Haven - nepean Women’s Shelter welcomed their first clients to the shelter which was established by the community and for the community.
“Since that day we have provided over 18,000 bed nights of crisis accommodation to women and children escaping family and domestic violence and homelessness,” a Haven spokesperson said.
“In our 5 years of operation, 336 lives have been changed because of
The Haven Community.
“Our deepest gratitude to each of those individuals and businesses who have donated products, gifts and money.
“To the volunteers who give their time and skills and the extraordinary Haven workers who’ve walked the journey with the very brave women and children who have called The Haven Home, we thank you.
“We can’t do what we do without your support.”
nepean Hospital is getting a free, temporary shuttle bus service to help patients and visitors get around the campus.
The shuttle bus will be active on weekdays from 10am to 8pm and stop at key entries to the buildings including the hospital, the new emergency department off Somerset Street and its car parks.
The shuttle bus, which is wheelchair accessible, is one of the many ways they’re helping people move around the nepean Hospital campus as construction continues on Stage 2.
Learn more: www.nsw.gov.au/health/nbmlhd/locations/nepeanhospital/map-building-directories
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Microchipping your pet is an important part of their care. if they ever wander away, vets, animal shelters and our rangers can scan their microchip and reunite you with your friend.
Why microchip?
The microchip contains information such as your name, address and best contact phone number, which is why it’s important to make sure that if you move or change your phone that you update your pet’s microchip, too. This identifying information will be used to reunite you with your pet if they are ever lost.
What does microchipping entail?
Microchipping is a simple and quick procedure and involves a small chip the size of a rice grain being implanted in the back of the neck above the shoulder blade.
What animals are you microchipping?
We’re only microchipping cats and dogs at this time. How do I bring my cat or dog to the event?
please make sure all dogs are on a leash and all cats are in a carrier.
I have some questions I’d like to ask on the day.
if you have any questions about your pet’s care, microchipping and registration, desexing, would like a desexing discount voucher, or would like your pet to receive a free health check, come by and see council’s Animal Services team, greencross Vets, rSpcA, cat protection Society, and Animal Welfare League.
Who is the event for?
The event is for penrith residents. go to www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/services/animal-services/registeringmicrochipping for council’s microchipping and registration webpage for more details.
Date & Time
22 April 2023 - 09:00am-12pm
Location ridge park hall - 17-23 Woodland Ave , oxley park nSW 2750
The free Microchipping Day for cats and dogs is back! If you have any questions about your pet’s care, come down and talk to the friendly pet experts from Council’s Animal Services team, Animal Welfare, RSPCA, Cat Protection Society and Greencross Vets.
Penrith Museum of Printing had a “live” operating printing exhibition at the Open Day at the Western Sydney records Centre on Saturday 15th April.
they had both the treadle-operated PeArL press and hand-operated ADAnA press on display, with the volunteers hand-setting in lead printer’s type, the names of visitors, which were then printed on a mini poster on the PeArL press. these were so wellreceived and visitors were amazed at how the “old” technology worked. this Letterpress Printing was established by Johannes Gutenberg in 1442, and was
the main type of printing till the late 1800’s - early 1900’s, when type-setting machines were invented, revolutionising the “Black Art”. the other type of printing was Calligraphy, where printing was done with pen and ink.
the Printing Museum’s appearance at the expo. was decided upon after a highly successful ‘live’ printing exhibition at the Arms of Australia inn historical precinct at emu Plains on Australia Day this year.
the Museum is now looking forward to hopefully continuing to have a travelling display to attend historical displays and events in the future, as these are so successful, and enjoyed by adults and children alike, as our members perform “the Magic
of Printing” to the general public.
the Museum has always been so well received and members are constantly asked questions about how newspapers and printing was done in the past. the heart of the State Archives was open to the public on the day for a rare opportunity for the public to discover the largest collection of records relating to the history of nSW.
numerous in-depth talks were held on the day relating to various sections of history, and the Printing Museum had their stall amidst other historical societies, such as ‘the royal Australian historical society’, ‘the Society of Australian Geneologists’, and the ‘nepean Family history Society’.
Semco equipment
Sales and Pickles have teamed up for The 2023 National Diesel Dirt & Turf expo to raise much needed funds for the clancy Ward at The children’s Hospital at Westmead.
clancy Ward is a medical multi-specialty ward that provides treatment and specialist care for children, including those who require liver & kidney transplants. Pickles will auction goods donated by Semco and all funds raised by the sale will be paid directly to the hospital.
clancy Ward’s Nurse Unit manager, Julie Palmer, says the hospital is grateful for any donations that support the excellent care and treatment the children receive. clancy Ward has previously been supported by families of former patients, as well as local businesses.
The Saturday Pickles auction has
become a major fixture of the annual expo and draws huge crowds of people at the Sydney Dragway venue.
Attendees will be able to bid live at the event and online bidding will be available for those unable to attend
the expo. The auction will feature five lots of assets and will begin Saturday 22 April at 12.00pm.
Items donated by Semco for the auction are all brand new and include a Toro riding lawn mower valued at
$4,500, a Toro Australia push mower valued at $2,000, a $2,500 Honda generator and a $2,500 Dynavac compaction plate.
matt Blunden from Pickles says, ‘Pickles is extremely pleased to be involved with raising funds for this wonderful facility whose staff perform an amazing and valuable community health service.’
The National Diesel Dirt & Turf expo runs from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 April at the Sydney Dragway and features Australia’s largest display of earthmoving equipment and industry gear.
It’s a great day out for the whole family or for anyone interested in being up close and personal with big equipment. entry is $10 per adult and parking is free. Visit the website for more informationwww.dieseldirtandturf.com.au
PeNrITH city council is calling for residents to have their say on the Draft cranebrook overland Flow Flood Study, on public exhibition from Thursday 6 April to Friday 5 may 2023.
The flood study includes the suburbs of Cranebrook, Northern Penrith and parts of castlereagh and cambridge Gardens - bounded by the Nepean river and Penrith Lakes in the west, the Western railway Line in the south and The Northern road in the east.
The flood study aims to establish the local overland flood behaviour, identify flood problems and inform future risk management planning.
Penrith mayor Tricia Hitchen said council is committed to building a safer, stronger and more resilient region by improving flood risk management.
“community consultation is an important part of Council’s local flood planning. Resident feedback to the Draft cranebrook Flood Study is invaluable so that we can better understand, plan for and manage the risk of flooding across the catchment,” cr Hitchen said.
“our transparent approach is designed to make sure that residents are fully informed about the nature and extent of potential flooding that may happen in their area,” she said.
Council is currently undertaking several flood studies in line with its city-wide Floodplain risk management program. The Draft cranebrook overland Flow Flood Study was prepared by engineering consultants Lyall & Associates and overseen by the Penrith city Floodplain
management committee, which includes councillors, council staff, Penrith community members, representatives from neighbouring councils, the State emergency Services, the Department of Planning and environment, and Infrastructure NSW.
A community information session and viewing of the draft study will be held on Thursday 20 April from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the cranebrook Neighbourhood centre, 17-35 Hoskings Street, cranebrook. council staff and consultants will be available to assist with any questions.
residents can view the draft study via the Your Say Penrith website, or in person at the Penrith civic centre, and the Penrith and St marys Libraries. Submissions close 5pm, Friday 5 may 2023.
AFTer training at the new University of NSW robin mcKay met and married Wendy (nee Lamrock), then travelled and worked overseas before returning to Australia in 1966. He designed their new unconventional “open plan” and environmentally super-sensitive house in river road, emu Plains, near the home of the artists Gerald and margo Lewers. (He has anecdotes to share about being called on by margo for assistance.)
In 1969 robin set up practice in Penrith, restoring and occupying the old 1896 “coach House”. For the next 50 years a steady flow of projects ensued including a full range of commercial, industrial, institutional, educational (from pre-school to university), medical, civic, hospitality and, yes, even residential buildings.
He was awarded an order of Australia Medal in 2009 for “a significant contribution to the architecture of the Nepean area,” together with much community involvement. In 2019 he decided to relinquish formal registration as an architect and still remains registered now as a “nonpractising architect”.
Monday, 8th May at 10.30am
Sonia Farley Studios - Penrith regional Gallery, Home of the Lewers Bequest 86 river road, emu Plains morning Tea followed by a powerpoint presentation by retired architect, robin mcKay: THe PeNrITH ArcHITecT’S PrAcTIce - cost: $20.00
Bookings are essential and must be made by Thursday, 4th may. BooK in person at the Gallery or by phone 4735 1100 or www.penrithregionalgallery.com.au All proceeds go towards essential conservation work.
Mulgoa’s magnificent Fernhill Estate located on Darug Country is opening its gates to the community for a look inside the historic rural estate and future parkland for Western Sydney!
Don’t miss out on a FREE family day out filled with guided tours, activities, live music, food and drink, and more!
Community Event, Mulgoa, Sat 29th Apr 2023, 10:00 am - Sun 30th Apr 2023, 4:30 pm.
To learn more and to secure your spot, https://events.humanitix.com/ discover-fernhill-community-event
Calling all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, performers, stallholders and businesses!
Council is creating a program of 2023 NAIDOC community events and activities that are led by and reflect our local community
The events will celebrate the NAIDOC 2023 theme, ‘For Our Elders’, a homage to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders and their ongoing contributions to communities across the country.
On Friday, 7 July, Council’s flagship NAIDOC event will return to Jamison Park with live performances from First Nations artists, workshops, stalls, a free BBQ and more.
Would you like to join us? Get in quick as it’s the last week to send through your Expression of Interest via https://fal.cn/3xsvv before submissions close on Sunday 23 April.
In 1916 the first Anzac Day commemorations were held on 25 April. The day was marked by a wide variety of ceremonies and services across Australia, a march through London, and a sports day in the Australian camp in Egypt. In London more than 2,000 Australian and New Zealand troops marched through the streets; a London newspaper headline dubbed them “the knights of Gallipoli”. Marches were held all over Australia; in the Sydney march convoys of cars carried soldiers wounded on Gallipoli and their nurses. For the remaining years of the war Anzac Day was used as an occasion for patriotic rallies and recruiting campaigns, and parades of serving members of the AIF were held in most cities.
During the 1920s Anzac Day became established as a national day of commemoration for the more than 60,000 Australians who had died during the war. In 1927, for the first time, every state observed some form of public holiday on Anzac Day. By the mid-1930s all the rituals we now associate with the day – dawn vigils, marches, memorial services, reunions, two-up games – were firmly established as part of Anzac Day culture.
Later, Anzac Day also served to commemorate the lives of Australians who died in the Second World War, and in subsequent years the meaning of the day has been further broadened to include those who lost their lives in all the military and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has been involved.
Anzac Day was first commemorated at the Memorial in 1942. At the time, government orders prohibited large public gatherings in case of a Japanese air attack, so it was a small occasion with neither a march nor a memorial service. Since then, Anzac Day has been commemorated at the Memorial every year.
ANZAC DAY is an opportunity to pay tribute to all our service personnel who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in the defence of our nation and values.
It is also a time to thank our current military personnel for their service to our country.
It is often suggested that the Dawn Service observed on Anzac Day has its origins in a military routine still followed by the Australian Army. the half-light of dawn was one of the times favoured for launching an attack. Soldiers in defensive positions were woken in the dark before dawn, so by the time first light crept across the battlefield they were awake, alert, and manning their weapons; this is still known as the “stand-to”. As dusk is equally favourable for battle, the stand-to was repeated at sunset.
After the First World War, returned soldiers sought the comradeship they had felt in those quiet, peaceful moments before dawn. A dawn vigil became the basis for commemoration in several places after the war. It is difficult to say when the first dawn services were held, as many were instigated by veterans,
clergymen, and civilians from all over the country. A dawn requiem mass was held at Albany as early as 1918, and a wreathlaying and commemoration took place at dawn in toowoomba the following year. In 1927 a group of returned men returning at dawn from an Anzac Day function held the night before came upon an elderly woman laying flowers at the as yet unfinished Sydney Cenotaph. Joining her in this private remembrance, the men later resolved to institute a dawn service the following year. Some 150 people gathered at the Cenotaph in 1928 for a wreathlaying and two minutes’ silence. this is generally regarded as the beginning of organised dawn services. Over the years the ceremonies have developed into their modern forms and have seen an increased association with the dawn landings of 25 April 1915.
AnzAc DAy, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and new zealand forces during the First World War.
AnzAc stands for Australian and new zealand Army corps. The soldiers in those forces quickly became known as Anzacs, and the pride they took in that name endures to this day.
When war broke out in 1914 Australia had been a federated nation for only 13 years, and its government was eager to establish a reputation among the nations of the world. When Britain declared war in August 1914 Australia was automatically placed on the side of the commonwealth.
In 1915 Australian and new zealand soldiers formed part of the expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies.
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The ultimate objective was to capture constantinople (now Istanbul), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, an ally of Germany.
The Australian and new zealand forces landed on Gallipoli on 25 April, meeting fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders. What had been planned as a bold stroke to knock Turkey out of the war quickly became a stalemate, and the campaign dragged on for eight months. At the end of 1915 the allied forces were evacuated from the peninsula, with both sides having suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships. More than 8,000
Australian soldiers had died in the campaign. Gallipoli had a profound impact on Australians at home, and 25 April soon became the day on which Australians remembered the sacrifice of those who died in the war.
Although the Gallipoli campaign failed in its military objectives, the actions of Australian and new zealand forces during the campaign left a powerful legacy. What became known as the “Anzac legend” became an important part of the identity of both nations, shaping the ways in which they viewed both their past and their future.
“ We will remember them, today & every day.”
In conjunction with its traditional AnZAC Day Dawn Service commemorations, the theme for St Marys RSL sub-Branch service this year will commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the final withdrawal of Australian combat forces from South Vietnam.
Australian support for South Vietnam at that time was in keeping with the policies of other friendly nations, particularly the United States, in their efforts to stem the spread of communism. Australia’s focus principally was Asia.
South Vietnamese president ngo Dinh Diem repeatedly requested security assistance for his country. In July and August 1962 Australia responded by sending 30 military advisors. These advisors were the original members of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam, (AATTV) or the Team. All were experienced in jungle warfare, having served in the Malayan Emergency. The average age was thirty five. The Team served in all provinces of the country.
By early 1965 it was clear that South Vietnamese forces could not hold off communist Viet Cong and north Vietnamese Army forces. The US responded by committing 200,000 troops to assist. The US also requested further support from allies. Australia committed a battalion, 1 Battalion Royal Australian Regiment of 1100 personnel, which was embedded with 173 Airborne Brigade, at Bien Hoa near Saigon (Ho Chi Minh).
In March 1966 Australia increased its commitment to Task Force level of 4500 troops, and included RAAF helicopters, bombers and fighter pilots. national Service conscripts were part of the increased commitment and women were also included as part of the hospital nursing services. The Task Force was assigned security of Phouc Tuy Province. The main base was located at nui Dat, 30km inland, and the support base was on the coast of the South China Sea at Vung Tau. Phouc Tuy consisted of dense jungle, mountainous terrain, mangroves, arable farmland and an extensive coastline on the South China Sea. The population of the province was 100,000. There were significant levels of pro- and anti-government sympathisers, but most were sullenly neutral, just wanting a peaceful life.
In October 1967 the commitment was again increased to 8000, including Royal Australian navy destroyers operating off the coast. The government
advised the US that its limit of commitment had been reached.
In June 1969 the US announced a policy of “Vietnamisation” of the war, and began a reduction of its forces in the country. Australia responded in kind and began its programme of withdrawal as well.
In October 1970 8RAR was not replaced when its tour of duty ended, but AATTV was increased to 200. In 1971 Australia withdrew another 1000 personnel, the last major withdrawal. Then in 1972 most remaining troops were withdrawn, except AATTV and an Embassy protection platoon, which was ultimately withdrawn in June 1973. The troopship HMAS Sydney made its twenty third and final voyage.
Finally, in January 1973 the Governor General of Australia announced the cessation of hostilities by Australian forces in South Vietnam and withdrawal was completed. A total of 58721 military personnel, including 182 females served. A total of 523 died as a result of the war and almost 2400 were wounded.
In an effort to recognise and reflect on this significant military commitment over such a protracted period, the St Marys RSL sub-Branch invites you, your family and friends, to join us in the Dawn Service which will commence at 5.00am –though we expect the club carpark to fill before 4.30, from when parking will need to be sought nearby. For further information refer to the St Marys RSL sub-Branch website or email the sub-Branch (St-MarysSB@rslnsw.org.au).
The City of Penrith RSL subBranch held its ANZAC Sunday March and Service on 16th April, the first such occasion since 2019.
Under the new leadership of Jeff Townsend (President), Tim Badger (Vice President), Sharee Lewis (Vice President), Peter Ward (Secretary) and Gary Scott (Treasurer), the event
marked the welcome return of the ANZAC Sunday Service and drew a large crowd to Memory Park.
Floral tributes were laid by a number of dignitaries, including Federal Member for Penrith Melissa McIntosh and Penrith Mayor Tricia hitchen, along with many others representing the RAAF, Cadet units, service and sporting clubs in the district.
The Prayer for the Service was offered by Len halverson and the Ode
By Noel Rowsell Photos from the ANZAC Sunday March & Service on Sunday 16th April. Photos by Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au)
was read by Gary Scott (both from the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch), the bugler was Gordon Hewitt (Winmalee HS), the NZ and Australian National Anthems were provided by Penrith Light & Sound and the Catafalque Party was provided by 323 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets, Glenbrook.
The Women Veterans Network Australia (WVNA) will hold their
ANZAC Service on Saturday 22nd April and the City of Penrith RSL sub-Branch will run the traditional ANZAC Day silent march (commencing 4.45pm) and Dawn Service (5am) in Memory Park on Tuesday 25th April.
Breakfast will be provided by the City of Penrith RSL Club Ltd for a gold coin donation, after the Dawn Service.
Due to the above events, we have been given permission to close off a number of streets in the Penrith CBD. The full list of street closures appears below.
High Street (between Station Street & Lawson Street)
Lawson Street (from Traffic Lights on High Street)
Castlereagh Street (between Lethbridge & High Streets)
Tindale Street (between Woodriff & Castlereagh Streets)
Tindale Street (Penrith RSL car park entrance closed)
To enter/exit Penrith RSL during these hours enter via: Lethbridge Street
Woodriff Street (to Derby St)
Union Lane (between Station & Woodriff Sts during the march)
High Street (between Station & Woodriffe Sts during the march)
The ANZAC Day march starts from Castlereagh Street down High Street.
On 22nd April, the WVNA Ceremony commences at 10.30am. On ANZAC Day 25th April, the march begins at 4.45am and the Official Ceremony commences at 5am. Masters Car Park: All access points closed.
Judges Car Park Entrance: Woodriffe Street closed and Astina building driveway closed to all in / out traffic. Access to Judges Car Park is only via Station Street.
Members of the public are welcome to attend or watch the ANZAC dawn service from 4.45am at Penrith RSL Club. Club sign-in procedures will apply.
For more information phone the City of Penrith Sub-branch on 4728 5227.
Sydney Heads came into view, we were finally home
So many comrades left behind, to rest ‘neath foreign loam
Yet with all the cheering, the laughter and the toasts
Our nation shared the burden, of sixty thousand ghosts
Each of us a father, a brother, or a son
Everyone a volunteer, our duty we’d not shun
A tin leg my souvenir, that came at such a price
For the soldier always loses, when the devil rolls the dice
The newspapers sang out our praise. ”Heroes of the day!”
But the nightmares and the shaking, would never go away
Though we tried to settle down, some just could not cope
A simple funeral notice, for those who gave up hope
I was soon to realise, my dreams I would forgo
A new suit and a ticket home, were all I had to show
With little time to settle down, I was back to planting crops
For a one legged farmer, it seems life never stops
We had all bravely faced, the horrors of mankind
The memories of the western front, would always haunt my mind
We were part of history, victors on the throne
We won the war to end all wars.
WELL - IF ONLY WE HAD KNOWN !
12 months ago a little group of about 6 widows of Veterans got together for social a meeting, having afternoon tea and a chat. “This is not the sort of club most want to be in, but it is a great club to be a part of if you have to be” one of the ladies who attends has said. It has since doubled in size and new friendships have formed as well as a support network for those who need it.
To mark the occasion a specially made cake, by one of the Veterans who visits the Train regularly and with balloons and some lucky door prizes that were graciously donated, the Merrie Widows celebrated coming together.
Being married to serving or ex serving member of the ADF is a unique experience. For those who have been married to a Veteran,
they understand that there are things that follow that Veteran home and often their spouse is the one who supports them through some very difficult times. So what happens when that Veteran passes away? Who else could understand what it is like to live with someone who has put their life on the line for their country? This was the premise for the group, those who are able to understand the quirks of living with a Veteran.
If you are the Widow/Widower of a Veteran and would like to come along to our meetings they are held on the last Wednesday of the Month at St Marys Diggers Club. For further details contact Leanne at St Marys Outpost Veterans Centre (The Train) on 02 9833 4700 or via Email: vietvet@tpg.com.au
Do you struggle with keeping your pet fleafree? Don’t be alarmed, you’re not the only one. During the past few weeks of rain and humid weather, fleas are particularly common. They make our pets’ lives itchy and uncomfortable. The answer to keeping fleas off your pet is simple – allyear-round-prevention!
What are fleas?
Fleas are tiny, dark brown parasitic insects that infest the coat and skin of pets. They can jump up to 150 times their own length, making the transfer of fleas between your pets difficult to prevent. Their remarkable jumping skills also allow them to transit easily from surrounding environments to your pet.
How do I know if my pet has fleas?
One of the first signs of a flea infestation in your pet is itching. On inspection of your pet’s coat, you
represented in the egg and larval stages found in your carpets, furniture, bedding, and garden.
The flea lifecycle
Only 5% of fleas live in the environment as an adult and 95% of fleas live as eggs, larvae, or pupae. For effective flea control, it is essential to break the lifecycle in the environment.
Adult Fleas – jump onto your dog or cat, feed on their blood and then start laying eggs.
Eggs – one female lays an average of 30 eggs per day, which drop off into carpets and bedding before hatching.
will likely see one or more fleas moving around on the surface of your pet’s skin. You may also notice tiny black particles that look like dirt; these could be flea droppings. An adult female flea lays an average of 20 to 30 eggs each day.
How do pets get fleas?
Fleas form cocoons which can remain dormant for 9-12 months in your garden, carpet, and bedding until they are able to hitch a ride on your pet. They jump great distances to find a host and bite both pets and humans.
Why is it important to treat and prevent fleas?
Fleas are the number one cause of skin disease in pets and can cause problems ranging from simple itchiness to weeping sores, scaly skin, and infection. Some animals are allergic to flea bites (a condition known as Flea Allergy Dermatitis), where one bite sets off an auto-immune reaction. All skin conditions require veterinary treatment. Fleas breed at an enormous rate. The fleas you see on your dog represent only 5-10% of the fleas within their environment. The rest of the population is
IS it me or are our socks living their best lives somewhere? I know that this is probably a really infinite and pick the fluff from your navel subject and you are possibly thinking, “has this woman been on the happy pills again?“
BUT alas, it is a real dilemma, and I believe that through my security investigative training I have possibly found a loop hole, the answer, the sign?
You see, the other day I placed 6 pairs of socks into my front loader, lovingly drenched the in-tray with softener, lavender of course, washing liquid and some other crap that’s supposed to thicken, soften and keep the colour.
Yes I know, you are saying to yourself, “They are just frigg’n socks for God’s sake,” but wait there’s more. They are not merely just that, they are a piece of clothing that is a vital part of our everyday living, particularly like me if you have ugly toe nails (sorry to those eating).
Now before you throw a chair and burn this news article at the stake, continue reading because
Larvae – the hatched eggs release larvae which move away from light, deeper into carpets and under furniture before developing into pupae. The larvae feed on organic debris and at this stage can consume tapeworm eggs, allowing them to become an intermediate host for the development of tapeworms.
This lifecycle can take as little as two to three weeks and as long as 12 months. To rid your pet and household from fleas, you must break this cycle!
How do I protect my pet from fleas?
Prevention is the key to flea control. There are many different flea products available to purchase, so choosing the right one for your pet type and age is essential. Preventatives come as ‘spot on’ applications are easy to use and last three to four weeks or oral tablets that work as an effective birth control for fleas, interrupting the lifecycle. It is sometimes necessary to treat both the pet and the environment.
The team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital can assist you in choosing the product most suitable for your pet.
With Gina Field, Nepean Regional Security
I think I have found the answer to a century-old question.
So, I was standing and watching the cycle go around and around and around and around and aro… I think you get the drift, and I wondered what actually goes on in the mind of a sock in the washer? Does it think, “holy sh*t balls I hope she hasn’t got this on 155 minutes – with a 1200 spin at the end, as I may spew up a fur ball, or does it think wow this is great finally I get the heel crack skin out of my cavities?
So at the end of the cycle, I pulled the socks out and there it was …. (jaws music) two socks missing!!!!!!!! What the? and not the same colour or set. It’s like the switch internally goes from zero to 100 in 3.2 seconds and you are a crazed person looking for the socks, second guessing, did I or didn’t I? You are almost calling a lost pussy cat, “here socky socky sockeeeeee.” Pulling a rubber thingy from every area of the washer.
Then I realised, there must be a secret sock
pipe that the socks escape from, end up in Sydney Harbour and they swim to the Maldives to an island where, of course, other socks are roaming aimlessly.
The great news is that, no sock is the same, you have stinky footy socks and holey socks, all drinking at a bar with the gym socks, short socks, fluro, striped and, of course, the pilates rubber bottomed socks (apparently they are not that approachable so I have heard).
I finally realised that the 30 something years of security and investigative training that I have endured, had finally answered and conquered, the why and where of socks.
Yes folks they are at the Maldives on an island, bouncing around and drinking cocktails on the beach.
Now I do realise that this is probably 2 and bit minutes that you won’t get back of your life, but you can say you read here first …at the Geespot! Bottoms up, or should I say feet up!
LAD y S Fornari (nee John) is turning 100 today (14th April) and will be celebrating the momentous occasion with family and friends on Saturday the 15th April at Dunheved Golf Club.
Born in 1923, just 4 weeks after her family moved to Australia, Gladys originally lived in Kurri Kurri, before moving to the Wollembi/yango area for the next 14 years.
Gladys attended yango PS, frequently driving her 3 younger siblings to school in the family sulky, after having completed the early morning chores of fetching fresh water from the creek and milking the cows.
She did not have a high school education, instead working as a housemaid after leaving primary school, before working at the Dunheved Munitions Factory during WW11, where she survived
a potentially fatal electrocution on a production line.
GGladys married Silvio Fornari in 1946 at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, St Marys and they would live on a farm on Gipps Street, where Silvio worked as a market gardener on their own property until 1974, then built a home in Carpenter Street, St Marys. Sivio passed away in 1985.
Gladys was a member of the St Marys Band Club Social Golf Club, and also an A grade Tennis Player, before joining Dunheved Golf Club in 1969 as an Associate (Lady) member.
Over the ensuing 50 years, Gladys would win the Members Cup in 1988, the Associates (Ladies) Foursomes with Betty Mcnee in 1989, the Gold Medal in 1998, the Captain’s Cup in 2000 and score a hole-in-one on the 8th hole in 2005 (at 82 years of age).
She got down to a handicap of 17, and played both Ladies Pennants and Mixed Pennants, winning the Mixed Pennants 5 years in a row with Dunheved GC.
Sylvio & Gladys FornariGladys loved Dunheved GC and spent so much time at the club, her family once commented ‘Gladys is down at the Club so often, one day she will meet herself coming home’.
Whilst in her 80s, Gladys also took a strong fancy to dancing and a typical busy sport day would involve golf in the morning, home for a shower and fix her hair, then off to dancing in the night.
The onset of Covid in 2020, along with her deteriorating eyesight, late onset of rheumatics and the insertion of a pacemaker have been the final hurdles for Glady’s golf career, but
she remains a devoted fan of the game and even has a practice putting mat in her kitchen.
Gladys has two children, Sandra and Paul (deceased), 7 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 1 greatgreat grandchild.
Gladys Fornari was nominated as a Legend of the Nepean by Peter Watson.
If you know a local legend, send us a nomination at nepeannews@aol.com
Family Group. Photos supplied by family
Gladys & Sandy
Venture into an enchanting den of stories, secrets, and sorcery for an immersive 60-minute adventure that’s ‘unlike anything you’ve seen before’. With the mysterious Storyteller as your guide, draw tarot cards, discover your destiny, and make decisions that will determine how your story unfolds.
Improvised every show, no two stories will be the same.
After a stellar run at Adelaide Fringe Festival
tattletales was voted a weekly award winner and has previously been nominated Best in theatre (2022 Melbourne Fringe), Best in Immersive and Interactive (2022 Sydney Fringe) and Best Cabaret/Concert/Solo Performance (Broadway World Sydney).
Please note this show is improvised and may contain adult themes and/or coarse language (with audience consent). Audience interaction is entirely optional – and no need to worry, the show is introvert friendly!
On Friday nights, the Joan’s Borland Lounge comes to life. Join us for a drink, some nibbles and some easy entertainment. From local musicians, to art classes, community projects, cabaret and theatre, trivia and games; there’s a great mix of fun on offer. the Joan’s Borland Bar opens from 5pm.
Open Fridays: tattletales is on at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Friday 21 April at 7:30pm. tickets: Standard $12. www.thejoan.com.au/events/tattletales/
It’s Morning Melodies time again at the Joan. this month join talented performers Vov Dylan, Glenn Amer and Jennifer Gray alongside a string quartet from the Palace Orchestra to celebrate the great classics from Hollywood.
Covering music written by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin, Oscar and
Hammerstein, Marvin Hamlisch and more, Vov and his Orchestra will perform songs that defined decades and became part of the fabric of the world.
This show is filled with music and memories that will have the audience swaying and reminiscing from the first strain the last refrain.
Morning Melodies: string Along with the
Hollywood Classics is on at the Joan sutherland Performing Arts Centre on Wednesday 26 April 2023, 11am. tickets: Pre-booked and paid $22, Purchase on the day $25. tickets include a preconcert morning tea served at 10am. www.thejoan. com.au/events/string-along-with-the-hollywoodclassics-2/
Soul-bearing improvisations, vivacious virtuosity and exuberant affectations. baroque goes ballistic in this unmissable premiere performance.
Featuring Henryk gorecki’s explosive Concerto for Harpsichord and Penderecki’s darkly rich Sinfonietta no. 2, these dazzling masterworks defy expectations while embracing the Rococo flair and theatricality of the baroque.
at the centre of this performance is a world premiere by Multi-grammy award Winner and
youngest recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for music Caroline Shaw, whose music moves among roles, genres, and mediums, imagining a world of sound that has never been heard before but has always existed.
PROGRAM
Krzysztof PenDereCKi Sinfonietta no. 2
Caroline SHaW Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings *
Henryk goreCKi Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings
*Commissioned by omega ensemble, byron Schenkman & a Far Cry (uS), Musikkollegium Winterthur (CH) and the Parabola Foundation (uK).
DATES & TIMES
Saturday 29 april 7.30pm
TICKET PRICES
Standard $45, Concession $40, Student $20
VENUE
Q Theatre
The Joan, Penrith
Nobody seemed to know much about him except that he was generally considered by all those who knew of him in the squadron to be a “cold-foot” and his nickname was appropriately “Icy”. Not that the others had any particular cause to call him that but whenever “beach bill” came screeching overhead he would involuntarily duck and then smile in that peculiar manner of his as much as to say “I can’t help it!”. beechy wasn’t his worst enemy though, for if there was anything that he dreaded it was those Turkish “75’s” (taken from the French in the Balkan War). It used to make us feel as if we could shake him when we saw how he would double himself up, and yet one never liked to attempt anything of the kind whenever he used that smile, moreover as he was over six feet in height and correspondingly strong and it would not have been polite. His was a baffling smile, recalling the peculiar smile of the “Monna Lisa” (sic) and like it, unfathomable. He was a very quiet kind of chap and when it was his turn to do fatigues he would go and perform whatever was required of him without ever grumbling. His mates used to take a mean advantage of his good nature and would shunt all the work such as sweeping out the “Possie” (latrine) or trenches onto him. At the time of which I am writing we had noticed that Abdul was sapping somewhere down the gully, sometimes we could distinguish dark shapes moving about and no amount of sniping on our part would stop them. They worked only during the night and each morning we found that the pile of new earth down the gully had grown higher. At last, we understood his plan and it come to our turn to make a counter move. one evening I was told off among others to go out and dig a new trench in front of Abdul’s new sap. We had to block him from getting to a certain place on the little ride which hitherto had been in “No-Man’s Land”. I noticed that Icy had also been told off, but he was to be one of the covering party. All that night we worked hard, digging ourselves in and filling sandbags which we threw up in front of us. At first, we were undisturbed but suddenly the bullets began to ping-ping over our heads and we knew that Abdul had tumbled. Still, as he was himself intent on digging he did not come out at us but contented himself by sniping thinking to drive us off in that way. However, it was a bit late in the day for that, and since by the time he found us out we had already several good sandbags filled and these protected us as long as we kept well down. Several of our chaps were winged but as none of the wounds were very serious, we didn’t mind that. When it had struck five in the morning we knocked off and retired to sleep away the day. Half a dozen bomb-throwers who had volunteered for the job then took our places, bringing with them a few bombs, their rifles, ammunition, water bottles and a supply of bully beef and biscuits. There they spent the whole day lying low under cover of the sandbags and Abdul troubled them not!. Next night we went out again to resume work and then it was that certain things happened which made us look upon “Icy” in a different light. We had no sooner started work than rat-a-tat went a machine-gun somewhere out to the left and the bullets came pinging round hot and close winging three and killing two on the first discharge. John Turk had stolen a march on us by placing a machine-gun away out on the extreme flank where he could to a certain extent enfilade us. That sort of thing could not be allowed to last as we had to bury our noses in the ground each time the
confounded gun opened up. our covering party being out ahead of us escaped the hail of bullets better than we did. The place was becoming too hot to stay in so the order came along to retire independently to our trenches until something could be done to stop the machine-gun. When we mustered again in the trenches, we found that one man of the covering party was missing. That man was “Icy”. As we were talking about him, wondering who should go back to look for him there came the noise of a commotion from the direction of the Turkish machinegun. bang, bang went a couple of bombs followed by cries and shouts from Abdul and above it all we were certain we heard fragments of language in the category known as Australian “bullocky”. In our trenches everyone had mechanically sprung to arms and stood there wondering, while for fifteen minutes the Turks fired without ceasing. Gradually the noise subsided, and we noticed that for some reason the machine-gun away on the left was strangely quiet. An hour later we were stealing out again to have another attempt to completing our new trenches when I stumbled over the form of a man lying prone. bending over to see him I found it was “Icy”. His clothes were wet and sticky with blood and half underneath his body there showed the muzzle of a machine-gun. As we lifted him up, we saw that the gun was there complete, tripod and all. We took him into the lines and handed him over to the dressing station and just before we came away, he opened his eyes and told enough for us to realise that “Icy” had sneaked over and stolen that Turkish gun. To this day we don’t quite know how he did it as he never will talk about it but before they took him onto the hospital ship next day with his sixteen bullet wounds and scratches, a crowd went down to see him off, along with me amongst the foremost who apologised to “Icy” very humbly. And do you know, he only smiled back at us in that funny old way of his. E. A. M. W. Australian WW1 War Poster from the internet.
Source: Original Anzac Book published in 1916 all contributions were from the original diggers on the Anzac Peninsular at that time in 1915.
lympic gold medallist Jessica Fox was crowned women’s Wc1, WK1 and Women’s Kayak cross champion at the 2023 paddle Australia canoe Slalom National Championships, finishing ahead of sister Noemie, who won the silver medal in all three events.
in the men’s c1, brothers lachlan and Kaylen Bassett also made it a family podium, finishing 2nd and 3rd respectively, whilst Angus Thompson had double success, winning both the mK1 and the men’s Kayak cross. lachlan also won a bronze medal on Sunday in the Kayak cross.
competing at penrith’s Whitewater Stadium in their last outing on home soil before they leave for Europe for the upcoming international season, Australia’s top canoe Slalom paddlers boasted strong performances and will carry confidence into an all-important season that will include qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Jess was pleased to finish the day with a clear run in the c1, which she finished in a time of 102.14 seconds.
O“The course is fairly open on the top, there are a couple of areas that are just about keeping the boat running and smooth and i didn’t have to make many changes,” she said.
“I knew I had a couple of time losses throughout the run in my semi-final, I was hoping to improve on those. Even in my final in K1 it didn’t feel too good on the bottom section even though the top did. i’m glad i put together a good run in the c1.
“My K1 semi felt nice. In the final, i was hoping to improve on the time but unfortunately it was two seconds slower. I lost a lot of that time on the bottom section.”
In the men’s K1, 26-year-old Angus Thompson won his inaugural national title, 16 years after he first appeared at the event as a 10-year-old.
Thompson enjoyed a clear run in the final which he finished in a time of 90.67 seconds, ahead of Mark Crosbee in second and Dominic curtin who was third.
“I’ve been to plenty of nationals but never got the number one, so it’s nice to finally get that one,” Thomson said.
“I was feeling good from the semis, i didn’t need to change that much. Just did the little things right and managed to keep it going to the end,” he said.
Victorian paddler Tristan carter won the Men’s C1 in a time of 97.77 seconds, from brothers Lachlan and Kaylen Basset who were second and third respectively.
Tristan said he has been working on producing consistent and clean performances and this weekend the hard work paid off.
“This weekend’s been a confidence boost. Showing and having evidence that things are going in the right direction,” he said.
“it’s a tricky course out there. They set a few tricky moves just to throw you off, there’s a few open sections as well. it makes it hard, especially mentally, to switch on and off like that but it’s what we’re here for and what we practice for. I’m happy to finish that way.
“i’ve been pretty happy with the
kayak, I had three out of four clean runs in the kayak. All weekend i only had one run that i was unhappy with,” he said.
In a sport where 13-year old’s have a chance to mix it with the best in the country, and the world, Jess was impressed by the young talent on display.
“penrith is a pretty big course, so it’s quite intimidating for some of them who’ve never been here before and had to get used to the course in a week or so, and then race. it’s great to see them being courageous and charging on the rapids.”
The Kayak cross completed the weekend’s events on Sunday, with Jess and Noemie again finishing 1st and 2nd respectively in the Women’s division, ahead of Georgie O’Callaghan (VIC) in 3rd.
Angus Thompson won the men’s Kayak Cross, ahead of Dominic Curtin (NSW) and Lachlan Bassett (NSW).
Visit the website for the full schedule and results: https://paddlepenrith. com.au/2023-csl-nationalchampionship/
RISING star layla Sharp (Cranebrook) has shone at the 2023 chemist Warehouse Australian Junior Track & Field championships, which were held at the Queensland Sports and Athletics centre in Brisbane over 13th-17th April.
With so much more than Australian titles on the line, the championships were an important qualification opportunity for athletes vying for selection for the World Para Athletics championships in paris this July.
Athletes who have met the qualifying standard for Budapest and have competed in at least two national meets of the Chemist Warehouse Summer Series will confirm their place on the Australian team ahead of selection later this year, when placing first
or second in their events this weekend.
Layla Sharp (NSW, T38) had already smashed multiple NSW records this season, so it came as no surprise on Day 1, when she took a commanding lead in the Women’s Under 17 Para 400m. Layla ran 67.42 for the distance, recording a baseline score of 89.39, further highlighting her potential as she pursues a pathway to the Paralympic Games. She edged out T36 athlete Abbie peet (NSW) on a score of 86.61 and Charlize Colwell (NSW, T37) on 82.52.
On Day 2, layla again led the charge for Australia’s rising Para juniors on the track, with a strong 2:38.99 performance over 800m in the Under 17 Girls’ Para event to win her second gold medal of the championships, with a score of 95.11 on the baseline system.
Penrith Softball Association
junior representatives tyler ingold (Blue Mountains Baseball & Softball Club) and tylar Bald (Glenmore Park Phantoms) have both returned home with gold medals from the 2023 easter Classic, which was
held in Auckland, nZ from 7th-10th April.
the Classic focuses on the development of softball talent in the northern region of new Zealand, providing a chance for aspiring players to play alongside and against unfamiliar faces, whilst developing key skills and game knowledge.
the inclusion of teams located outside Auckland, including
international teams such as Australia, strengthens the competition and enables players to experience a unique opportunity.
the primary location of the easter Classic was the Colin Lawrie Fields, Pukekohe, Auckland, nZ.
the Australian Under-14 teams swept the event, winning both the Boys and Girls competitions.
For the boys, team Frost
(containing tyler ingold and tylar Bald) won its Final against northcote, nZ by 3-2, whilst team Chill went down to Franklin, nZ 7-5 in the thirdplace playoff.
For the girls, it was an allAustralian Final, with team Fierce coming out on top with a 4-3 win over team Blaze.
By Noel Rowsell
The Penrith Panthers have completed their first double-header round of the 2023 Coles express NBL1 east competition, facing the hills District hornets on Friday night and the Norths Bears on Saturday afternoon, in Round 5 of the competition.
Whilst the weekend started brilliantly, with the Panthers women scoring a 86-59 win over the Hornets, the weekend would go dramatically downhill from that moment, with 3 huge losses over the remaining 3 games.
The Penrith men lost 107-67 to the hornets on Friday night, then the Penrith women lost 93-36 to the Bears and the Penrith men lost 113-62 to the Bears on Saturday.
The Panthers women were impressive against the hornets, with 5 different players all hitting double figures, whilst restricting the Hornets to just one player achieving that feat. Meg Jefferson led the Panthers with 18 points, ahead of Tahlia Tupaea 17, Chloe Williams 14, Dominika Faber 12 and Franny Peters 12.
Sunday’s game against the Bears was however a major challenge for the Panthers, with captain Peters picking up an early injury and key import Tupaea missing the game entirely, following an injury against the hornets.
The Bears were simply ruthless against the under-strength Panthers, leading 29-7, 51-13 and 64-26 at the first three breaks in play, then turning up the heat in the final quarter to run
away to a thumping 57-point victory.
Chloe Williams and Meg Jefferson were the best for the Panthers, finishing with 15 and 14 points respectively.
The hornets men were on song from the opening whistle on Friday night, with former Panther Ben Kearins tormenting his old club with a 30-point ‘Man of the Match’ performance, backed up by former European journeyman Paul Brotherson with 23. The hornets led 32-21, 62-33 and 81-51 at the first three breaks, before cruising to a 40-point win.
Kaylis Beaumont-Tafua led the Panthers with 13 points, ahead of Ammaron McCarthy 12 and Preston Matia 11.
Sunday’s action saw a repeat of the carnage, with Bears star Junior Madut grabbing a stunning gamehigh 50 points as the Bears crushed the Panthers by 51 points. The home
team led 41-19, 67-37 and 90-52 at the first three breaks, then shut the Panthers down in the final quarter to inflict yet another crushing win on the NBL1 debutantes. Pranaya Sakya and Preston Matia led the Panthers with 19 and 12 points respectively.
“The Panthers showed great character at the defensive end of the floor against the Hornets,” said Women’s head coach Bernie Slattery. “It was a strong team display, as they controlled the game with gritty defence and spectacular shooting. The final score 86-59 reflected our ability to repel the constant challenge from the Hills’ girls.
“The game was the best overall performance from the fledgling Panthers to date and the range of contributors is pleasing for the team. Another bright spot for the weekend was returning Penrith stalwart Kate Pozoglou, who answered the call and has joined the
team, adding effort, energy, defence and rebounding.”
Both Penrith teams are on the road again this weekend in the ANZAC round, playing the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles on Saturday night at the Northern Beaches Indoor Sports Centre, Warriewood. The Panthers back-up on Sunday, in their first home games of the season, playing the Canberra Nationals (women) and Canberra Gunners (men) at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre - Women’s game at 1pm and Men’s game at 3pm.
To commemorate the ANZAC round, NBL1 conferences across the country will honour the service of troops past and present, with some teams wearing special ANZAC jerseys across the round, and an ANZAC Medal to be awarded to the player that best epitomises the ANZAC Spirit of endurance, courage and mateship.
WESTERN Sydney junior golfers have finished with victories and top tens in competitions which ran last week, headed by Annoushka Maikap (Stonecutters Ridge GC), who returned home with 2 x 1st places and a 4th in the Illawarra Junior Masters.
The Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation ran two events during the week, hosting them concurrently at both Kiama GC and Links Shell Cove GC over the 13th-14th April.
In the U12 Illawarra Tour event, Hunter McMillan (Twin Creeks GC) finished in 2nd place in the Boys 10 Years & Under Age group, shooting 86/88 over the two days.
In the Illawarra Junior Masters, Annoushka (Stonecutters Ridge GC) was 8th overnight in the Girls division, following the completion of the 1st round, before shooting the 2nd-best score of the day to move up into a share of 4th place outright. Annoushka also made up 3 shots on the overnight leader to win the Girls 14/15 Age Group Scratch, and made up 9 shots on the overnight leader Libby Newcombe (Camden GC) to finish tied with her for 1st in the Age group Nett. Michelle Bang (Concord GC) was the outright winner
of the Girls division, shooting 71/72 over the two days to win by 6 shots over Amy Squires (Concord GC).
In the Boys division, Blake Hodges (Erskine Park / New South Wales GC) shot scores of 79/73 over the two days, moving up 4 spots on Friday to finish in a tie for 17th outright. Blake also moved up the field on Friday in the Boys 16+ Age group, finishing in a tie for 10th in Scratch and 13th for Nett. Ryan Fletcher (Lynwood CC) was the outright winner of the Boys division, shooting 70/69 over the two days to win by a single shot over Zac Oyston (Wollongong GC). Blake’s next tournament will be the 2023 Murray River Junior Masters, which is being played at Howlong GC over 20th-21st April.
There were also two local western Sydney juniors competing in the Australian Junior Amateur, which was played at Tasmania GC over the 11th-14th April.
Darcy Mackay (Stonecutters Ridge GC) shot 77/75/78 (+14) over the first three days, narrowly missing the Men’s 54-hole cut. Zackary Swanwick (Napier GC, NZ) won the Boys event, shooting 14-under par over the four rounds.
12-year old Camilla Kim (Kellyville / The Australian GC) shot 82/80/80 (+23) over the first three days, also narrowly missing the Women’s 54-hole cut. Ann Jang (Toukley GC) won the Girls event, shooting 9-under par over the four rounds.
The South Sydney Rabbitohs scored two tries in the final five minutes to down premiers Penrith 20-18 in a Thursday night classic at Accor Stadium.
After Latrell Mitchell grabbed his second of the game in the 75th minute to close the gap to two points it was Cody Walker laying on the match-winner for Isaiah tass with a pearler of a pass with 90 seconds to play.
the try was especially sweet for tass given that he had missed a crucial tackle in the lead-up to hattrick hero Stephen Crichton’s first four-pointer for the Panthers.
In a high-quality contest Crichton bagged all 18 points for the Panthers after taking over goalkicking duties from Nathan Cleary, who entered the game with a slight niggle in his groin but still came up with a number of big plays.
The Panthers fired the first shot down the left edge when Izack tago found space and Campbell Graham was forced to come up with a trysaver on Dylan edwards to keep Souths’ line intact.
The Rabbitohs then had their first chance after Crichton’s short dropout failed to go 10 metres but the premiers held firm.
Some Mitchell brilliance from his own end put the rabbitohs on the front foot midway through the half and it was Damien Cook who cashed in with a try out of dummy half. Mitchell converted to make it 6-0.
the rabbitohs had a golden opportunity to double their lead late in the half when they bundled edwards into touch after he had taken a bomb but the Panthers’ defence was rock solid for two sets and they came up the other end and made Souths pay.
A barnstorming run by Spencer Leniu laid the platform and the ball then came right to Crichton, who left tass in his wake to open Penrith’s account with less than a minute to go in the half. Crichton’s conversion made it 6-6.
the Panthers took the lead through a penalty goal in the 49th minute after Mitchell’s short dropout failed to go 10 metres and Crichton knocked over the easy two points.
A penalty against Jai Arrow for a crusher tackle then put Penrith on the attack but a trysaver by Mitchell on Sunia turuva kept the Souths line intact.
In the 57th minute Mitchell stamped his class at the attacking end when he took a pass from Walker and
surged through three defenders to put the rabbitohs back in front at 10-8.
With 15 minutes to play the Panthers looked to have regained the lead when the rabbitohs made a mess of a Cleary grubber and tago pounced but replays showed the centre had knocked on as he tried to ground the ball.
A mistake by Mitchell on the next set invited the Panthers into the red zone again and Crichton finished off great lead-up work by Isaah Yeo, Cleary and edwards to give the premiers a 12-10 lead.
Crichton then made it a hat-trick with nine minutes to play when he flew high for a Cleary bomb, the ball bounced off his shoulder into the in-goal and he fell on the loose ball to stretch the Panthers’ lead to 18-10.
the rabbitohs bounced back in the 75th minute when Mitchell grabbed his second off a Lachlan Ilias bomb and the margin was back to two points.
With time running out the rabbitohs went left and produced a stunning match-winner through tass after brilliant lead-up by Alex Johnston and Walker.
with Brad Fittler and Andrew Farrar
By Panthers MediaRoyce Simmons has begun his 313 kilometres from Dubbo to Bathurst on Tuesday morning, raising funds for dementia research and supporting local junior Rugby League clubs.
the Panthers hall of famer will complete his walk in 12 days, and will finish prior to the Royce Simmons Cup to be played between the Panthers and Wests tigers at Carrington Park, Bathurst on Saturday 29 April.
Go to https://roycesbigwalk.com.au to support royce’s Big Walk
Tuesday 18 April Day 1 Dubbo to Wambangalang Brad Fittler and Andrew Farrar
Wednesday 19 April Day 2 Wambangalang to Obley Nigel Plum Meet & Greet at Coachman Hotel, Parkes
Thursday 20 April Day 3 Obley to Baldry Garry Jack, Luke Goodwin and Terry Lamb Parkes Marist JRL Sportsman's Dinner
Friday 21 April Day 4 Baldry to Parkes Paul Clarke, Paul Sironen and Ronnie Palmer Skills Clinic at Spooner Oval, Forbes, and Forbes JRL Fundraising Dinner
Saturday 22 April Day 5 Parkes to Cookamidgera Les Davidson
Sunday 23 April Day 6 Cookamidgera to Eugowra Neil Paine and Peter Mortimer Eugowra Golden Eagles Sportsman's Dinner
Monday 24 April Day 7 Eugowra to Toogong Brad Waugh, Lenny Stacker and Col Bentley
Tuesday 25 April Day 8 Toogong to Bowan Park Royce George
Wednesday 26 April Day 9 Bowan Park to Orange Paul Dunn, Glen Liddiard, Kevin Kingston and Joe Galuvao
Thursday 27 April Day 10 Orange to Lewis Ponds Tony Butterfield Orange JRL Sportsman's Dinner
Friday 28 April Day 11 Lewis Ponds to Dunkeld John Skandalis Panthers Sportsman's Lunch at Bathurst Panthers
Saturday 29 April Day 12 Dunkeld to Mt Panorama Mt Panorama to Carrington Park
Chris Lawrence Panthers v Wests Tigers NRL game
