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The preferred alignment has been identified in consultation with key stakeholders and with benefits to residents, road users and the local community in mind. “the preferred alignment will run around 7.5 kilometres with a wide central median and an 80 km/h speed limit designed to provide reliable and efficient journeys and meet future traffic and transport demands in the area,” Mrs davies said. “the alignment includes seven new intersections and two intersection upgrades with traffic lights to increase safety, as well as bus priority at some of these intersections for improved bus efficiency.
“the corridor will provide access to future industrial developments that will create employment and economic growth in the surrounding Western sydney areas,” Mrs davies said. “It would also cater for regional traffic connectivity to the Western sydney employment Area and Western Parkland City.”
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Southern Link Road corridor – have your say R esidents and road users around Kemps Creek and Horsley Park are invited to have their say on the preferred alignment for the future southern Link Road corridor, providing an additional link between Mamre Road and Wallgrove Road. Member for Mulgoa, tanya davies said the future southern Link Road is being planned to support current and future employment growth in the Western sydney employment Area.
“new bridges over Ropes and Reedy Creeks would also be built, and accessibility, connectivity and safety would be improved for active transport users with provisions for pedestrians and cyclists paths.”transport for nsW held an online community information session on thursday 1 september from 4pm – 4.30pm, with a link available on the project website nswroads.work/southernlinkroad
Feedback and questions can also be submitted until Friday 16 september, 2022 via email to southernlinkroad@transport.nsw.gov.au, mail at PO Box 973, Parramatta nsW 2124 or phone on 1800 717 688. transport for nsW will consider all feedback and will update the community as the project progresses.Formore information, visit nswroads.work/ southernlinkroad
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By KeRRI e DAVI e S G rowinG up, i was fortunate enough to live across the road from a gorgeous lookout point on a cliff top in Clovelly. Cars would pull up all over the weekend and people would climb out with their binoculars and cameras to observe the spectacular ocean scenery with views that stretched to north Bondi. But the beautiful landscape was marred by a single tree on the grassy stretchbecause it was home to one very evil-minded character.. a magpie!
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At the risk of of sounding like a mean girl, i confess that Sunday afternoon entertainment for me consisted of sitting perched at the window watching and laughing as sightseers stepped out of their cars, eyes transfixed on the view, oblivious to the swoop that was about to take place. i now seek to pay my penance for this cruel favourite childhood pastime, by warning people that this is the season to be on high alert when passing trees. Magpies, usually males, will indiscriminately peck the heads of unsuspecting passers-by showing no remorse whatsoever for the traumatic scene they create. Be aware. Be very aware. i hope i have made some amends for my wicked ways by coming clean and hopefully save at least one person from being the victim of an aggressive magpie - and perhaps also save them from being prime time entertainment for some nutty kid with nothing better to do!
• plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates, bowls and cotton buds • food ware and cups made from expanded polystyrene • rinse-off personal care products containing plastic microbeads.
Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said it was “fantastic” that Council had been able to maintain its strong financial position despite various challenges.
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Getting rid of single-use plastic items will make a huge difference to the environment. Single-use plastic items and packaging make up 60 per cent of all litter in NSW, and the bans will prevent almost 2.7 billion items of plastic litter from entering the environment in NSW over the next 20 years.
“Thanks to this campaign, local businesses are on the front foot, and some are already making the change to more environmentally friendly products,” Mrs Davies said.
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“These single-use plastic bans are just the beginning of a major move away from plastic in NSW, and we’re making sure businesses have the information they need to stop using plastics and start using environmentally friendly options,” Mrs Davies said. The NRA has launched a free hotline (1800 844 946) to offer businesses and community organisations advice on the single-use plastic bans. For more information, visit www.dpie.nsw.gov.au/plastics-ban bans
Strong financial position
enrith City Council will spring into the final months of the year with sound finances after revealing a balanced Budget for the period to June 2022 at the August OrdinaryCouncilMeeting.presented its Organisational Performance Report – June 2022 last Monday as part of its Organisational Performance and Financial Review, which confirmed a balanced position after allowing for allocations to Council’s Reserve to ensure any emerging priorities in 2022-23 can be addressed, and an allocation of $2.2 million to continue the repayment of Council’s COVID-19 Impact internal loan ahead of schedule.
“To be in a stable financial position following a series of setbacks which have affected our City, from the Covid-19 pandemic to a number of recent floods, is a great achievement for Council and the Penrith community,” Cr Hitchen said. “I am also pleased to share that by 30 June 2022, 82 per cent of Council’s reportable projects, and 90 per cent of Council’s reportable actions were either on track or completed – this is testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff who continue to set high standards and deliver quality outcomes for the City,” she said. Where Council was able to save and spend less, it was able to redirect funds towards other urgent requirements, including additional building maintenance ($338,000 – up 10%) and maintaining roads ($825,005 – a 9% increase) - a direct impact of the March and April 2022 severe weather events. During this time, Council made progress on major city-shaping projects, adopted several key strategic documents, held seven successful events under the Open Streets Program with over 18,000 attendees, and delivered various services in the community such as constructing 5.73km of footpath, resurfacing just over 80,000sqm of road pavement (including the use of over 200 tonnes of glassphalt), and planting more than 11,000 native plants across CouncilCouncil’sreserves.sound budget will enable the organisation to reduce the Covid Impact internal loan to just $1.5 million.
On behalf of the NSW Government, the NRA has already delivered support to more than 23,000 businesses and retailers, visited more than 560 retail precincts around the state, and delivered information in 15 different languages.
“The Penrith Local Government Area was hit hard by the pandemic and I am so pleased Council has been able to support the community during its toughest times, by taking the initiative to waive sportsground hire fees as well as providing outdoor dining fee relief for impacted local businesses,” Cr Hitchen“Goingsaid.forward, our strong financial position will enable Council to repay this debt by 2025 as we originally forecast and continue to deliver essential services and bring other exciting projects to fruition.” Email: ‘Funded L OCAL businesses are being supported to get ready for the 1 November single-use plastic ban, with a massive retailer education campaign launched by the NSW Government.
Member for Mulgoa, Tanya Davies said to ensure small businesses are ready for the changes this year, the NSW Government engaged the National Retail Association (NRA) to deliver a comprehensive retailer education campaign.
This comes after lightweight single-use plastic bags were banned in NSW from 1 June.
“We farewelled single-use plastic shopping bags in June and now it’s goodbye to single-use plastic straws, plates, cutlery and a whole lot more as we move NSW towards a circular economy and a more sustainable future.”
From November, the NSW Government is banning single-use items including:
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(L-R) Community Facilities and Recreation Manager Andrew Robinson, Member for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh, Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen, Nepean Multicultural Access Aged Care Coordinator Elizabeth Chavez, and Manager Laura Sardo.
St Marys community facilities getting a facelift W ork is underway to upgrade the much loved and utilised St Marys Community Centre and Senior Citizens Centre. These centres are being renewed with internal redesigns to improve functionality and accessibility, the construction of meeting, office and activity spaces, and additional storage. They are the latest community facilities in the Penrith LGA to receive a facelift, with upgrades to Arthur Neave Memorial Hall in Werrington and Floribunda Community Centre in Glenmore Park completed last year.Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said community facilities like these bring residents together and help foster a vibrant and resilient community.
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“We welcome more than half a million guests and 200 community groups through the doors of our community centres every year,” Cr Hitchen“Manysaid.ofthese facilities have been part of the fabric of the community for decades, as hubs for social groups, local not-for-profit organisations, cultural gatherings and events.”
“These improvements will support community groups to continue providing the community with important programs and services for years to come,” Cr Hitchen said. These upgrades have been made possible with $1.5 million from the Australian Government’s Community Development Grant and $2.6 million in funding from Council as part of its ongoing building renewal program. over the past three years, Council has also invested almost $2.4 million in upgrades to Castlereagh Hall, Mulgoa Hall, Werrington Downs Neighbourhood Centre, Colyton Neighbourhood Centre and St Marys Arts and Craft Studio as part of its ongoing community centre renewal program. In addition, South Penrith Neighbourhood Centre will receive an upgrade in 2022. For more information or to make a booking, visit penrith.city/halls or call Council on 4732 8021.
(L-R) Taste of Everything Women’s Group Glenmore Park members Martha Thornley, Lorraine Patoulios, Peggy Harrigan and Linsey Hall with Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen.
“Older Australians have a great depth of skill across a variety of sectors, and they should not be penalised for wanting to work more, particularly in this difficult economic environment,” Senator Payne said.
Older Australians should “keep more of what they earn”
T he Albanese Government is being urged to support the Opposition’s proposal to allow seniors and veterans to earn more without reducing pension payments.Currently, age pensioners and veteran service pensioners can earn $300 of income each fortnight without impacting pension payments. Under the change, proposed by the leader of the Opposition, the hon Peter Dutton MP, age pensioners would be able to earn up to $600 a fortnight and still receive the maximum pension payment.APrivate Senator’s Bill, The Social Services Legislation Amendment (enhancing Pensioner and Veteran Workforce Participation) Bill 2022, has been introduced to the Parliament.
Liberal Senator for Western Sydney, Senator the hon Marise Payne, said the sensible reform would help ease the cost-of-living crisis.
“We know that we’re in a very tight labour market with many small businesses hurting because of they are unable to find staff. “Our proposal means more Australians will be able to keep more of what they earn while also helping Western Sydney businesses keep on track.”Senator Payne said the government should be clear about whether they support the proposal or not. “This Bill is currently before the Parliament but Prime Minister Albanese wants to wait until the government’s so-called Jobs and Skills Summit before even considering the policy,” Senator Payne said last week prior to the summit. “Local businesses should not have to wait for a government Summit for action to be taken to address these serious labour shortages.”Theproposed change is expected to have a cost to the Budget of $145 million in 2022-23.
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enrith City Council is giving residents the opportunity to take part in the important community consultation process and highlight what they would like the future of St Marys to look like.
the draft St Marys town Centre Structure Plan is available to read and provide comment on from now until 26 September 2022, after Councillors voted to endorse the public exhibition of the strategic document during the Ordinary Meeting held last Penrithweek.Mayor tricia hitchen said the Plan, which has been prepared to guide the growth of St Marys town Centre over the next 20 years, provides a chance for residents to speak up and help shape the future of St Marys.
Have your say on what’s next for St Marys
“it is time for St Marys to shine and we are asking community members in and around the suburb to read the Plan and provide their feedback, to assist Council as we determine and prioritise what’s next for this booming area,” Cr hitchen said. “Council has always recognised and appreciated the potential of this diverse, close-knit and familyfriendly community – we are thrilled that St Marys is set to further develop as a strategic centre in our Local Government Area,” she said. “St Marys will cater for a growing population, be a connected and safe place where people can have fun, enjoy high quality recreational spaces and be part of growing and new employment opportunities. St Marys will soon be a pivotal link in Western Sydney’s improved transport network.”
tAFe Digital executive director Lyn rickard said the new course highlighted the responsiveness of tAFe nSW in addressing the changing skills needs of the community.
“the transformation and expansion of St Marys town Centre is inevitable and exciting – now it’s time to ensure plans for this strategic centre build on the rich character and feel of St Marys,” Cr hitchen continued.
New tafe NSw course to help western Sydney locals barbecue like a boss L OCALS will have a chance to “up the steaks” in the great Aussie tradition of barbecuing as part of a unique new tAFe nSW course. For the first time ever, TAFE NSW will offer a Barbecue Pitmastery Masterclass to locals, hosted by world-renowned multi-award winning pitmaster, Adam roberts. it comes amid a surge in popularity in “low ‘n’ slow” smokers and grills in Australia in recent years. More than 18 million Aussies now have a barbecue in their home and Americanstyle barbecue is the fastest growing part of the sector. the tAFe nSW course, to be delivered entirely online and able to be completed at your own pace, is aimed at those new to this form of cooking and includes units covering simple techniques, different cuts of meat, types of barbecues and the ideal fuel to use. A special “one-stop shop” website will be available, featuring video tutorials, recipes and other useful links. Mr roberts, who directed and narrated the internationally awarded documentary Beyond the Flame, said he was honoured to partner with Australia’s largest training organisation, tAFe nSW, to share his passion for smokers, grills and specialist cookers through the course. “it’s all about sharing my love for food, friendship and culture with others and helping them learn a new skills and then share that with others,” Mr roberts said. “this course will give participants a baseline knowledge of cooking great food over fire and is a great starting point for those just dipping their toe in the water for the first time. “harnessing the reach of tAFe nSW will ensure more people are able to get the hands-on, practical skills to learn the art of perfect grilling and smoking.”thecourse costs $149 and is launching in time for Father’s Day, with tAFe nSW offering a gift card as a special touch for those wanting to give their dads a unique present.
“the Barbecue Pitmastery Masterclass is a powerful example of how TAFE NSW offers flexibility and industry-led, cutting edge training to ensure students gain the skills they need,” Ms rickard said. “Whether it’s learning the skills to launch a new career or simply pursuing something you’re passionate about, tAFe nSW has a wide range of online and face-to-face courses to suit your aspirations.” to enrol or learn more about the Barbecue Pitmastery Masterclass, call 131 601 or visit www.tafensw.edu.au/bbq
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COOKING WITH FIRE: Renowned pitmaster Adam Roberts will offer locals the hands-on skills to become wood-fire barbecue ready as part of a unique new TAFE NSW short course.
“With input from our residents, Council will be in the best possible position to plan for the future accordingly, and we can take another step closer to realising our vision for St Marys.” residents can read the draft St Marys town Centre Structure Plan on Council’s website and are invited to submit their feedback by 26 September at yoursaypenrith.com.au/stmarys2041
the draft St Marys town Centre Structure Plan is a design-led strategic planning document developed through place-based research, technical studies, and with input from the community and stakeholders gained through Council’s Stage 1 community engagement that occurred in February and March 2022. it is aligned with the State Government’s investment in the suburb, which has been identified as a direct future connection to the Western Sydney international (nancy-Bird Walton) Airport being built at Badgerys Creek. St Marys will form the starting point of the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport rail line, connecting residents to the airport and aerotropolis precinct. the draft St Marys town Centre Structure Plan sets a vision and details 10 place outcomes and 26 strategic and spatial directions to enable St Marys to grow as a vibrant, welcoming, sustainable and authentic strategic centre that meets the changing needs of the City. these aspects are identified in the documents and plans that will be ontexhibition.hisdraftPlan forms part of Council’s Places of Penrith strategic framework, which delivers a suite of city-shaping strategies that will establish the vision and strategic directions for our City to create better places for our community.
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177th Penrith Show Wrap-up have had with us the Penrith winner of the ras Young Women Competition, Miss Lucinda Harvey to assist in the presentation of awards and trophies, lead the schools’ Grand Parade and engage with our younger and upcoming show generation. “sadly, Covid did however have an impact on the show and saw us lose many vendors, dancers, entertainers and workers on the Friday night, with the flow-on effect impacting on Show rides which were unable to attend our site this year.
“Regardless of difficulties of Covid we hope our Penrith community enjoyed the 177th annual Penrith show and the array of entertainment, competitions and all-round good times.”
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Champion Adult Rider Taelar Rae Williams Tyreel Stud sponsored OTT ridden was won by Christie Hall’s Acropolis
Last week it was International Dog Day and on the Nepean News facebook page we teamed up with our friends at the the Blind Chef Cafe Penrith to give away a morning tea for three at their pup-friendly cafe. We invited readers to post their pooch pics in the comments below and the cafe staff chose their favourite photo. the winner from around 100 entries was the lovely Lucy who is pictured here. Lucy’s family will enjoy coffee for two humans and a puppaccino for herself at the Blind Chef Cafe. Hope you enjoy it Lucy and family!
“Congratulations must go to Penrith anglican College on taking out the 2022 talinga shield Point score Competition & Penrith Public school winning the 2022 Penrith Printers & stationers trophy. “We were also quite fortunate to
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Mamre Homestead markets is set on a beautiful historical site. the homestead was built 1824 - 1832, to accommodate Charles simeon Marsden and his family. the homestead farmed grain and wool production. It has been heritage listed since 1975.
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Local monthly markets at beautiful Mamre Homestead M aMre Homestead Market runs monthly, accommodating over 46 retail and food stalls, offering entertainment for the whole family.
“We have picnic blankets for the lawn and tables in the foodies area. Dogs are welcome on leads, there is a gold coin entry free charged per group only. You can see all of our participating stallholders on our FB Page,” a spokesperson said.
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“We are pleased to announce the winner of the 2022 schools agriculture Point score Competition - Marion College receiving the most points in the Display & Design Category, the Champion Leppington steer and the students Choice Categories. “Our Craft, Cooking, Handicraft, school subjects, art & Photography sections continue to provide our community, young and old with a platform to share their talents and an ability to compete with their peers and this resulted in a spectacular display of mouth-watering cakes and preserves, sweet children’s drawings, wonderful handicrafts, amazing artworks, skilled needlework’s and pretty photographs.”
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177th Penrith annual show has now been and gone and it was fantastic to see the new additions in the entertainment lineup of Noah’s racing Piggies, Walter Whip & the long-awaited return of the ever-popular Wood-chop section,” said Penrith Paceway CeO tash Greentree. “We thank our returning entertainers aussie FMX, showmo Mower racing, the Penrith Mini trotters and, as always, the ever-popular Fireworks display brought to us by all Occasion Pyrotechnics.“theHorse section, along with the school agriculture competition, wowed us with some of the largest displays of equine, bovine and produce seen across the entire state.
Merv Adams Memorial Supreme Open Exhibit, Leah Walsh, Simon Deluuw and Michael Glenn’s Beechwood Bells
A Critical Incident Investigation Team from Blacktown Police Area Command commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash. Following inquiries, the officer has now been issued a court attendance notice for dangerous driving occasioning death - drive manner dangerous and negligent driving (occasioning death). He is due to appear at Blacktown Local Court on Tuesday 18 October 2022.
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Gustav was suffering from hip pain, so after a few GP consultations, he was referred to the Rehabilitation Outpatient Physiotherapy Service at Blacktown Mt Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) and started the physio at home program. “I’ve found the program fantastic,” Gustav said. “The physiotherapists are really professional with a lot of knowledge. They talk to me over video, give advice and guide me through the exercises. I’ve still got about 20% to go until I’m back to normal, but I’m improving and am almost there.
“I’m working hard. If you don’t take the advice of the clinicians, there’s just no point. Once I’m recovered, I want to go ice-skating again. You’ve got to stay mobile!”
New fire danger rating system set to begin
An officer has been charged following a critical incident investigation into a fatal crash in Llandilo earlier this year.
FRoM 1 September, Fire Danger Ratings will become much simpler as NSW adopts the new Australian Fire Danger Rating System. Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres said the NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) has played a leading role in the development of the new national system. “The RFS has used the latest science as well as extensive community research to make fire danger ratings more simple, accurate and relevant to where you live,” Stuart Ayres said. “The new fire danger rating system will be used consistently across all states and territories, so whether you’re at home here in Penrith or travelling in other parts of Australia, you will see the same system being used.”
Gustav is looking forward to ice-skating again G USTAv Baecker is an active resident who is pretty thankful for the local medical treatment he has received. “I’m a viking. I have the viking gene,” Gustav said. “That’s why I was given the name Gustav after King Gustav of Sweden. I migrated to Australia from Hungary when I was 18 looking for freedom.
2. At High, Be ready to act;
1. At Moderate, Plan and prepare;
Just before 7.20am on Tuesday 24 May 2022, emergency services were called to the intersection of Third and Fifth Avenues, Llandilo, following reports of a crash involving a bus and an unmarked NSW PoliceOfficersvehicle.attached to Nepean Police Area Command attended, along with NSW Ambulance paramedics and Fire and Rescue NSW. The bus driver – a 76-year-old man – died at the scene. The officer – a 40-year-old male sergeant attached to a specialist command – was taken to Westmead Hospital with minor injuries and for mandatory testing.
3. At Extreme, Take action now to protect your life and property; and 4. At Catastrophic, For your survival leave bush fire risk areas. on days when there is minimal risk, such as when it is raining, Fire Danger Rating signs will be set to No Rating. Minister for Emergency Service and Resilience and Minister for Flood Recovery Steph Cooke said the new Fire Danger Ratings will be displayed on the RFS website, the Fires Near Me app and on updated road-side signs across NSW. “I’m really proud that the RFS is delivering the new Fire Danger Rating System for communities State-wide and also nation-wide, in partnership with the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council,” Ms CookeResidentssaid. in Penrith can find out more at: www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/newfdr
Charges laid after woman seriously injured following fail-to-stop crash – Mt Druitt A woman has been charged after another woman was found seriously injured on a road earlier this week.
Officer charged following critical incident investigation into fatal crash – Llandilo
Officers from Mount Druitt Police Area Command established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit and an investigation commenced. About 11.30am Tuesday 30 August 2022, officers from the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit attended Walters Road at Arndell Park and arrested a 22-year-old woman. She was taken to Blacktown Police Station and charged with dangerous driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, fail to stop and assist after impact causing grievous bodily harm, cause actual bodily harm by misconduct (in charge of motor vehicle), negligent driving occasioning grievous bodily harm, and not provide particulars to police following a collision. The Mount Druitt woman was refused bail and will appear in Blacktown Local Court.
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About 3.45am on Monday 29 August 2022, emergency services were called to the intersection of Hythe Street near Luxford Road, Mt Druitt, after reports an injured woman was found on the roadway. The 29-year-old woman was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics and taken to Westmead Hospital suffering serious abdominal, leg and spinal injuries.
“My family initially thought I was dead as it wasn’t possible to communicate with them until the Republic of Hungary was proclaimed. “I established a great life for myself in Australia –I married and had two daughters, established my own business and have always been involved in lots of activities such as ice-skating, horse riding, painting and singing.”
The new Fire Danger Rating System has four levels, instead of the previous six, there will also be clear actions to take at each level:
local news 11 NewsNepean 2022September2 337Issue Join now: Richmond Squadron is now enrolling S ince 1934 the Australian Air League has been teaching young boys and girls nationwide all about aviation, whilst helping them develop important life skills like leadership, discipline, self confidence and teamwork. When you join the league you will make new friends and take part in fun and exciting activities, both on the ground and in the air. each week you will attend your local squadron where you will learn valuable skills and take part in fun and interesting activities and classes. Some of our classes include Meteorology, Navigation, Photography and Community Service. Squadrons also attend training camps, sport and recreational days, flying experiences and ceremonial drill. Richmond Squadron welcomes boys from the age of 8 years old from all different cultures and back-grounds. Parents and families are welcome to support or even join their local squadron as a volunteer. All adult members and volunteers are Working with Children Checked. The Australian Air League is running a fun and educational programme that is making fine citizens out of our young Australians. Richmond Boys Squadron Meeting Night: Friday Meeting Times: 7.00pm till 9.00pm Meeting Place: Richmond Public School, School Hall, Entry via Francis St, Richmond NSW 2753 For more information please contact: Colin Zakrajcek 0400 429 841 or Peter Gledhill 0409 785 808 Email: oc.richmond@airleague.com.au Email:www.airleague.com.auinfo@airleague.com.au Free Call: 1800 502 175. Story S upplied by Richmond Ai R Le Ague
Jersey presentation day for the Kairali Thunders Penrith! weather is warming up and cricket season is just around the corner. Thanks for the cap and shirt, have a great season!” said Stuart Ayres MP, who was ‘the chief guest’ at their launch.
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It was an epic weekend for Jessica Fox. Read all about in in our sport section.
I asked dad if he got a haircut: He said he got them all cut. I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don’t know what he laced them with, but I was tripping all day! Did you know the first French fries weren’t actually cooked in France? They were cooked in Greece. If a child refuses to sleep during nap time, are they guilty of resisting a rest? The secret service isn’t allowed to yell “Get down!” anymore when the president is about to be attacked. Now they have to yell “Donald, duck!” I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!
‘Cause most of them missed the bloody snake and hit poor Toby in the head
By TOMAS (PADDY) HAMILTON
On the porch of every home, stood the old bread bin Old Toby used to come along and put a fresh loaf in We gathered up the reptile and put it there instead Little did we realise, the bloody thing wasn’t dead
T his sunday we get the chance to show our appreciation of our Dads on Father’s Day. it’s an opportunity to show our fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, uncles - in fact any father figure in our life that we appreciate all that they are and all that they do. The role of the father has changed dramatically over time. When i was a child all the dads i knew, including my own, were not seen around the home until after 6pm when they came home from work. They were most often the crust-earners, so come six o’clock they’d sit to a piping hot meal and that was their day done. it is a stark contrast to the dads i see today (including my son) who share all the duties. These days with both parents often working and more flexible clock-off times, the household chores and the rearing of the kids is a shared responsibility.
And he’d never seen a ‘joe blake’ quite this close before
Fathers Day:
For it is no secret, snakes and kookaburras are not friends
here’s a Few oF the best DaD jokes
Now I guess you’ll all know, how the story ends
We all let fly with rocks and stones, the baker wished that he was dead
Yes, we know they’re corny. We can already hear you groan. But they just wouldn’t fall under the banner of dad joke if they were funny! why couldn’t the bike stand up by itself? It was two tired. I used to have a job making calendars but I got the sack when I took a couple of days off. want to hear a joke about construction? I’m still working on it. What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but their flag is a huge plus. Never criticise someone until you have walked a mile in their tshoes.hatway, when you criticise them, you’ll be a mile away, and you’ll have their shoes.
What do you call someone with no body and no nose? Nobody knows. I ordered a chicken and an egg to be home delivered. I’ll let you know. I’ll call you later. Don’t call me later, call me Dad!
When the birds had their fill, they laughed all day long But for the poor old reptile, it was its requiem song
Author’s note: Prior to Supermarkets bread, milk and vegetables were delivered by vendors to your house.
Word of our mischievous deed, spread throughout the town A sore backside a painful prize, for being such a clown We were the stuff of legend, to all our gang at school But the teachers all rebuked us, for acting like a fool
It was during summer recess, before the sun rose to it’s height We found a dead snake on the road, well at least it couldn’t bite
The auld fella took off like a shot, you could see it by his tracks
‘Cause every time he looked around, the bastard was still there
They swooped down from their branch on high, striking deadly blows
When he came to our house, he lifted up the lid
It took poor Toby many months before he left his house
Celebrating DaDs on september 4 Celebrate Dad this sunday By KeRRI e DAVI e S
Always check before you sit, there’s no redback on the seat Now I have set the scene, for a yarn which I will relate For if I keep on phaffing on, it will be too flam’in late
She knew her bread run all too well and did it without fault
And do it feckin’ quickly, before I reach the gate” He sprung aboard his chariot, as his body froze with fright
He called out to St Patrick, “please save me from this snake
For nearby lived some kookaburras, which poor Toby used to feed
And those who lived in Hill St had never witnessed such a sight
In God’s good time he passed away and I’ve heard it said He now sits by the Pearly Gates, delivering the daily bread.
One thing that has remained constant though is the Dad’s ability to peel off the worst dad jokes. Whether it’s your octogenarian grandfather or your twentysomething son you can guarantee they have a pocket full of them. On sunday we’ll shower them with love, fill their bellies with great food, replenish their socks and undies collection and give the dad jokes a mercy laugh. sending lots of love to all the dads out there this weekend and wishing you a Father’s Day as fabulous as you are!
We saw our baker coming, with his horse and cart So we thought up some mischief, which would give him quite a start
He raced toward the horse and cart, his mortal fears laid bare
The Snake I wondered why we settled here, in the land that time forgot When it comes to nasty fauna, this place has got the lot Some simple words of warning, take them for what it’s worth The Aussie inland taipan, is the most deadly snake on earth Next up are our spiders, it seem that it’s no lie If a funnel web latches onto you, you can kiss your arse goodbye Sharks cruising off our beach, crocodiles in the creek This place is so dangerous, it’s not safe to take a leak If you use the outdoor dunny, it’s still no easy feat
This all occurred so long ago and I really feel a louse
That when he finally made it home, he’d have to change his daks
No trace was left of the snake, not even for the crows
The old nag moved so slowly, then came to a sudden halt
What do Alexander the Great and Winnie the Pooh have in common? Same middle name. the furniture shop keeps calling me. all I wanted was one night stand.
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The serpent rose and spat at him, just at the time he did For Toby was an Irishman, fresh from the emerald shore
Now Nature will reward those, who perform a goodly deed
local news14 NewsNepean 2022September2 337Issue Lots of fun at the annual Penrith Show Local families enjoyed being able to attend the Penrith Show after missing a couple of years due to lockdowns and restrictions. A great local event enjoyed by all. Photos: Noel Rowsell
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Yogi is just one big gentle affectionate boy, Yogi does like his nap times and is happy to do this most of the day. if you would like to adopt Yogi please come to the shelter to meet him. Yogi is already desexed so he can leave the shelter with you.
Midge’s love of life and happiness is infectious- she is a typical Staffy in that she just wants to be loved and to give love. She has a little way to go before she’s ready for adoption but seeing how far she’s come in such a short amount of time has us excited for her future!
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Cost: $339.70 Age: 2 years Type: dog Breed: Labrador Cross Staffy Sex: Male Size: Medium All prices include microchipping, lifetime council registration and 1st Vaccination. R251000145
F riendS of Hawkesbury Companion Animal Shelter seek the “extras” for the dogs and cats in care at Hawkesbury Pound. They also visit the pound each week and take photographs and temperament tests of the animals to post online and promote the animals. They upload their images and opinions of these animals to Facebook, Twitter and PetRescue. To follow them, look them up on facebook and twitter. For any inquires related to these animals at Hawkesbury Pound, please contact them directly on (02) 4560 4644.
Cost: $424.65 Age: 6 months Type: Puppy Breed: STAFFY Sex: Male All prices include microchipping, lifetime council registration, desexing and 1st Vaccination. R251000145
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Harry is a super friendly dog looking for an active family who are prepared to take him on long walks and give him the extra training he needs to help him settle into his new home. if you feel you can give Harry the loving home he deserves please come to the shelter with your family dog and the children to meet him. Harry is already desexed so he can leave the shelter with you.
GORGEOUS HARRY NEEDS A FRESH START
local colUMNIST 15 NewsNepean 2022September2 337Issue Greencross Vets | Phone 47 313 055 Units 2 & 3/117 Coreen Ave, Penrith NSW 2750 M idge was found in a terrible state by a member of the public in the middle of a park in Penrith and bought to greencross Coreen Ave a few short months ago. We don’t know her history but as she had no microchip implanted, she was deemed a stray. After a few phone calls to the Animal Rangers and rescue groups, it was decided that Midge required intensive treatment and rehabilitation that only a veterinary clinic could give. Midgey Moo’s zest for life and strength was clear and despite her critical condition her tail never stopped wagging. dr Laura at greencross Coreen Ave saw her fighting spirt and made it her mission to care for her, rear her back to health, and find her a forever home. When she first arrived, she was extremely dehydrated and emaciatedshe was too weak to stand and had a severe respiratory infection. dr Laura estimated her to be around 6-7 months with all her adult teeth having come through; she seemed much younger however, only weighing in at 4kg! dr Laura had to reintroduce food very slowly over the first week to allow her body time to readjust. Having been malnourished for so long she was in danger of suffering from refeeding syndrome where insulin spikes can lead to hypoglycaemia and death. After a couple of weeks, she was finally able to support her own body weight and was able to come off of intravenous fluids. it was at this time she was ready to be reintroduced to life outside the clinic. dr Laura took Midge into foster care and introduced her to a home environment full off love and cuddles. We are happy to report that Midge has almost tripled her weight and her coat has finally got its shine back. She absolutely adores her canine sister (and reluctant babysitter) who has taught her how to run again, chase the ball and play tug-o-war. Midge hasn’t let her rough start slow her down- trips to the dog park and the beach have her slowly building up her muscle mass and gaining speed!
Louis is an active happy dog who is only too willing to learn new tricks, he enjoys going for walks and is very responsive to commands. He would be best suited with a family who are always on the go. if you are interested in adopting Louis please come to the shelter to meet him.
Looking for adoptive parents and forever home
circumstances caused the retirement of the sitting President), then properly took on the role of President – holding the title for a total of 6 years. Patricia would serve as Secretary for a period of time, whilst Craig served on the Committee and has worked as both Show Marshall and Plant Steward at Orchid Shows. Patricia passed away 22 years ago but both Graeme and Craig remained with the Orchid Society, regularly serving as judges as their respective knowledge of Orchids blossomed.
Graeme’s health has deteriorated of late and Craig has taken on the role of carer for his father, whilst still maintaining his enthusiasm and heavy involvement with Orchids. Craig is now a member of 7 separate Orchid Societies, a committee member in 2 of those bodies, being the Species Society and the Pahiopedilum (Slipper) Society. His current involvement in the respective Societies stretches from the G raeMe and Craig ScottHarden have stellar reputations in the world of Orchids, with both men awarded life memberships of the Hawkesbury District Orchid Society. 90-year old Graeme was awarded his life membership in 2010, with Craig receiving his honour in 2015. Their love of Orchids began in the early 1980’s, when Graeme’s wife Patricia and son Craig attended an Orchid Show in richmond. Some sweet-talking from one of the then richmond members convinced both Patricia and Craig to become members of the Society, with Graeme signing up as a member just six monthsGraemelater.almost immediately took up the role of Treasurer, which he would hold for 8 years, then served as Vice President for 2 terms (and called up as President on both occasions when
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Graeme and Craig Scott-Harden were nominated as a Legend of the Nepean by David Wilkinson. If you know a local legend, send us a nomination nepeannews@aol.comat at large in Orchids, with three shows this year drawing record attendances, including the recent St Ives Orchid Show.When interviewed for a press article in 2017, Craig said “Even now there are still new species constantly being discovered. Added to this figure is some 70,000 to 80,000 manmade hybrids.” This figure is now considerably higher, given the ensuing 7 years since the interview. With an estimated 4,000 Orchids in his own backyard, the Carer role with his father and his employment, it would be hard to imagine Craig has any spare time for a social life. He said “Orchids are my life but I have friends, some of whom do have Orchids, and we do get the opportunity to socialise in non Orchid-related activities.”Thenext major Orchid Show will be the Blue Mountains / Nepean District Orchid Show at Melrose Hall, Emu Plains on 10th/11th September, followed by the Species Show in October, which will be at Beecroft Hall. Blue Mountains to the North Shore and he quite readily admits “Orchids took over my life.” The backyard of the Scott-Harden household is an Orchid grower’s delight, with four separate growing areas, including two in a greenhouse (one area heated, the other ambient temperature).
Craig expresses his optimism in a renewed interest from the community
Craig started his working career as a Butcher (7 years), before a romantic entanglement took him to Airlie Beach, where he was working on a Charter Boat and ‘living on love’. Reality bit after six months and Craig returned to Sydney, beginning in Spare Parts Department at Chatswood Toyota, before transferring to a similar role with Penrith Toyota, where he still works to this day – 35 years in total with Toyota. Craig and Graeme regularly show their own Orchids, although Craig does limit his entries where he is working as a judge – and excuses himself from those categories.
The pair have ‘scooped the pool’ of awards on more than one occasion, with the two most prized awards being the ‘Orchid Species of the Year 2008’ award and the ‘Champion Australasian Native Orchid Species 2015’. Two top awards this year were won by his Gastrochilus somai ‘Graeme’ (pictured bottom left), the first for quality of flower, being the AM/AOC ( Award of Merit/ Australian Orchid Council) and the second for quality of culture (Award of Cultural Merit/ Australian Orchid Council).
Sources: Lithgow Mercury, Nepean Times, Trove website.
I n november 1945 questions came up on how the Blue Mountain’s train called “The Fish” came by the name. Jim Hartigan of Penrith who was a relief stationmaster in the Penrith district felt that with the train’s contemporary named “The Chips” he decided to write a letter to the Lithgow Mercury, saying that “In reference to the article in your paper dated 29/10/45 regarding the remarks of R F Wylie and C C Towle, there was a very fine article that substantiates the name on this subject published in the Sydney Sunday Times dated 4/7/1920 under the heading “The Evolution of the New South Wales Railways from 1855 until 1920” with some interesting facts about the “Fish” Train, or as it was called John Herron and His Mountain Train. However, on a visit to no 5 Castlereagh street, Penrith, the home of David Herron (Jnr) a son of David Herron who was a loco driver and was killed in the Bell railway smash in March 1890. After viewing all records (and there are many), one can safely say the name “The Fish” was first given to the train because all the crew had names that could be applicable to various types of fish. I might mention David Herron is a nephew of John Herron the original driver. It was in the year 1868 that this train first ran from Sydney at 5 p.m. daily, Mondays to Fridays and for some time Parramatta was the destination, but as the population moved out into the country so did the train, so in 1870 we find the train worked by engine No 15 in the charge of John Herron, (nicknamed “Hell-Fire Jack”) leaving Sydney daily for the mountains. His fireman was called John Salmon and the guard of the train called John Pike. So, it was to be seen that there was a Herron, a Salmon and a Pike on the train and it was not long before the lads of the service invented the name of “The Fish”. Over the years it has remained and is now recognised officially by the Railway Department. In fact, the words “The Fish” are inscribed on the sides of the middle car of the train. Today (1945) “The Fish” is one of the best trains in the State and so great has been the patronage in the past the authorities arranged to run a second train between Valley Heights and Sydney and it did not take regular travellers long to nickname it “The Chips” and that name was accepted officially. Now mountain travellers are catered for daily by “Fish” and “Chips.” I have before me a photo of John Herron the original driver of “The Fish” and he was certainly an outstanding personality. He rose in the service to the position of locomotive inspector and was in that position on the March 1890 when word was received that no 23 the fast goods train had gone over the embankment at Bell and David Herron the driver (his own brother) had been killed, but it was not possible to extricate his body. John left Penrith at 5.55 p.m. with a relief train and it was John who supervised the removal of his brother’s body. The name of Herron has long been associated with the Railway Department at Penrith, all loco men. Firstly, there was the dominating John, driver of “The Fish, next his brother David also the driver killed at Bell and now David who retired in 1938 from the position of loco-chargeman at Penrith having previously been a driver at that depot”. In September 1959, Penrith Chamber of Commerce had arranged judging for suggestions for “Give the Train a Name” for an extra train to be put on by nSW railway to start at Emu Plains. no more than three words and in line with “Fish” and “Chips” and the reasons for choosing the name suggested and only coming from the Penrith Municipality and surrounding districts. Some of the names sent in were:- “Emu” (begins and ends at Emu, a fast runner) and probably mentioned the most, “nepean Valley” (good advertising, lovely Nepean), “The Salt” (goes with fish and Chips), “The Tuna” (a fast traveller after
A Train Called the Fish The Chips), “The Salmon”, “The Filet”, “Penrith Flyer”, “Gravy”, “The Schnapper”, “Penrith Express”, “The Trout”, “Silver Bream”, “The Flying Perch”, “Pepper and Salt” and the names go on & on! Arthur H Dunstan of no 2 Phillip Street, St. Marys was the nominator for the “The Heron”, He was a foundation member of the Australian Railway Historical Society and he wrote a letter to the committee saying:-”I beg to suggest that the new fast business train to be inaugurated between Emu Plains, Penrith and Sydney (mornings) and between Sydney and Penrith (evenings) to be named “The Heron”. My reasons for suggesting this name are:- (1) The train that became known as “The Fish” was named for its driver big Jock Heron, late of Glasgow and Southwestern Railways in Scotland. His name Heron was corrupted to Herring and he became known as the “Big Fish”, the name going to his train as a matter of course. (2) In the 1880’s the train ran between Parramatta Junction (later renamed Granville) and Penrith and was worked by Driver Jock Heron with his engine no 15. The trip between Redfern (old Sydney) and Parramatta Junction was made, combined with the southern mail the forerunner of the Southern Highlands Express and Jock Heron with his engine came on the Western portion at Parramatta Junction. “The Fish” stabled at Penrith each night was truly a Penrith train. When the extension opened in July 1867 to Weatherboard (later renamed Wentworth Falls) it was worked by a connecting service from Penrith off “The Fish”. (3) The name Heron, if given to the new train will closely associate it with “The Fish” and with Penrith, the latter’s train links with the town have been seriously weakened with the passage of time. The name Heron will doubtless degenerate into “Herring” as did the same famous railway name of so long ago but, from the point of view of Penrith and the railway historian, it will become a memorial to a railway pioneer. (4) “The Chips” which commenced to run as a second division of “The Fish” in november 1938, relieved “The Fish” of local business between Sydney and Springwood. It soon became a train in its own right. “The Heron” would be Penrith’s train as was “The Fish” in Jock Heron’s day”. And so the judges voted “The Heron” as the name. Photo Courtesy of Blue Mountains City Council shows Locomotive no 15 with John “Jock” Heron outside the cabin.
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The timing of the Under 14 Championships coincides with the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022, which will be held at Sydney Olympic Park from Thursday, 22 September to Saturday, 1 October. “holding the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup on home soil is a once in a generation experience and we want to ensure that players coming through our pathways have every opportunity to experience the game at the highest level,” said Matt Scriven, Basketball Australia CeO. “You can’t be what you can’t see and it’s important that we give our young players every opportunity to watch the likes of Cayla George, ezi Magbegor and Alanna Smith in action.” Global FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup 2022 Ambassador, Lauren Jackson added, “It’s fantastic to see Australian basketball working together to ensure that as many of our next generation as possible can experience the Women’s Basketball World Cup in Sydney.“One of the most exciting parts of hosting the World Cup on home soil is showcasing the world’s best teams and players, as well as the elite pathways available to the next wave of talent.”
T he Penrith & Districts Basketball Association will cohost the 2022 Australian Under 14 Club Championships from 25th30th September, with games in the Girls division being played at the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, herbert Street, Cambridge Park. The hills District Basketball Association will co-host the Championships, with games in the boys division being played at the hills Basketball Stadium, Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle hill.
Premiers decided in junior hockey
The 2022 FIBA Women’s World Cup will feature twelve nations, competing in a total of 38 games across 10 days of action, all vying for the coveted World title.The Opals, who are automatic qualifiers alongside long-time rivals Team USA, have medalled in five of the last six World Cups, including a gold medal in 2006.
heRe was playoff action all weekend at the Nepean hockey Association grounds at WSU, beginning with two junior grand finals on Friday night, followed by the Women’s preliminary finals on Saturday and the Men’s preliminary finals on Sunday. In the junior grand finals, Blaxland Rovers defeated the Penrith Panthers 4-2 to win the Under 16 title and, in the Under 13’s, Penrith Panthers Leopards defeated emu Plains. Saturday’s two Women’s preliminary By Noel Rowsell
Team photos to follow of the Penrith U14 Boys and U14 Girls. Photos supplied by the Penrith & Districts Basketball Association
The premiership-winning U16 Blaxland Rovers. Photos supplied. Under 16’s - Back Row (L-R): Campbell Wilson, Harrison Canning, Hugh Nibblett, Ann Walker, George Walker, Aaron Bhaumik, Elliott Vogel, Yvie Dunn (Coach); Middle Row: Willow Longhurst, Ruby Hammond, Georgia Hammond, Beau Hughan; Front Row: Mackenzie Wilson, Xavier Canning, Keiraliegh McMartin. The premiership-winning U13 Penrith Panthers. Photos supplied. Under 13’s -Back Row - (L-R): Ryan knowles(coach), Lucy Campbell, Sienna Knowles, Tiani Honeman, Summer Knowles(C), Carter Kristaly, Brock Danby; Front Row Charlotte Richards, Chase Danby, Julian Castle, Tyla Danby.
finals saw Penrith RSL defeat Penrith Panthers 2nd (Black) 3-0 in Pool B and Penrith Panthers 1st defeat Blaxland Rovers 1st 2-0 in Pool A. Penrith RSL will now meet Penrith Panthers 2nd (Teal) in the Pool B grand final, whilst Penrith Panthers 1st meet emu Plains 1st in the Pool A grand final. Sunday’s two Men’s preliminary finals saw Penrith Panthers B draw 0-0 with Penrith RSL in Pool B and Rooty hill RSL A defeat emu Plains A 5-2 in PoolRootyA. hill RSL will now meet Penrith Panthers B1 in the Pool B grand final, whilst Emu Plains 1st meet Penrith Panthers in the Pool A grand final. 11am Pool B Men: Rooty hill RSL B1 vs Penrith Panthers B; 12:30pm Pool B Women: Penrith Panthers 2nd (Teal) vs Penrith RSL; 2.30pm Pool A Men: Penrith Panthers A vs Rooty hill RSL A; 4:00pm Pool A Women: emu Plains 1st vs Penrith Panthers 1st.
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“I was one of the kids watching the Women’s Basketball World Cup in 1994, when it was last hosted in Australia, so I know how it impacted my desire to be an Opal,” said Lauren. “I would have loved to join my family who travelled to be at the live games, but I settled for watching it on television during my own U14 state championships at the time. “So, it’s exciting that our nation’s best Under 14 players will have the opportunity to experience the exhilaration of playing in a national championship and also attending the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in person this year.” This year, every game of the U14 Championships will be streamed live, thanks to News Corp, along with broadcast company, Toppa. More details and where to watch these games can be found on the Basketball Australia website, once the Championships commence. It is the first Under 14’s Club Championship since 2019, with the previous winners in the Championship Division being the hills hornets NSW (boys), and hawthorn Magic VICAs(girls).co-hosts, the Penrith and hills District Associations will each field both a boys team and a girls team at the Championships.TheUnder 14’s schedule will work around the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup games to give the participants every opportunity to be a part of this amazing event.
By Noel Rowsell
Several local junior golfers have been chosen in the Sydney West PSSa team, which will contest the NSW Primary Schools Sports association (PSSa) Golf Championships, which will be held at Brighton lakes GC (5th-6th September) and Barden ridge GC (7th September).
Western Sydney Pennant Golf Update Creeks and Wallacia have both won through to the playoffs, following the final games of the regular season.
The young team includes Hunter McMillan (St Clair PS / Twin Creeks GC), evelyn Oram (Kurrajong PS / richmond GC), Harrison Oram (Kurrajong PS / richmond GC), Jake Franklin (Kellyville ridge PS / lynwood CC), Camilla Kim (Murray Farm PS / lynwood CC), Donovan O’Connor (Northmead PS / Oatlands GC), alicia luo (Bella vista PS / Castle Hill CC), emma Fan (Castle Hill PS / Castle Hill CC).
Camilla Kim wins 2022 South Coast Junior Masters T WO junior golfers at very different stages of their junior careers have claimed the Girls and Boys titles respectively at the 2022 South Coast Junior Masters, which was held at Catalina CC on 27th/28th august. Girls Champion Camilla Kim (lynwood CC) doesn’t turn 12 until September but showed her immense potential, becoming one of the youngest winners in Jack Newton Junior Golf Foundation (JNJG) history after claiming the overall Masters Division title at just 11 years of age. Camilla is being coached by Ian Godleman at Twin Creeks GC, who regards the young girl as quite exceptional. She finished By Noel Rowsell
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S TONeCuTTerS ridge GC has won through to the playoffs in the T.l. Warren shield, following a 1.5-1.5 draw with Campbelltown in the final round of the regular season. In the W. Gibson Shield, Twin By Noel Rowsell
GIRLS: 11-year old Camilla Kim (lynwood Country Club, Pitt Town, Nsw) 1st overall by 3 shots and winner 12/13 Years age group by 11 shots. Michelle Yang (Stonecutters ridge Golf Club) T5 overall, 2nd 14/15 Years.
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BOYS: Matthew Fullerton (lynwood) 3rd overall, 2nd 14/15 Years; Darcy Mackay (Stonecutters ridge) 4th overall, 3rd 14/15 Years. Camilla Kim in action in the 2022 South Coast Junior Masters. Photo supplied by JNJG
Hunter McMillan (St Clair PS / Twin Creeks GC)
The full local results are: T.l Warren: Section 3 Stonecutters ridge drew 1.5-1.5 with Campbelltown, leonay won 2.5-0.5 over Fox Hills. Section 5: antill Park won 2-1 over Springwood and Wallacia won 2.50.5 over Glenmore Heritage valley Golf Club. Section 6: Penrith drew 1.5-1.5 with Twin Creeks Country Club. Section 10 richmond drew 1.51.5 with lynwood. W. Gibson Shield results: Section 3 Stonecutters 3-0 over Campbelltown, leonay 3-0 over Fox Hills; Section 5 Wallacia 2-1 over Glenmore; Section 6 Penrith drew 1.5-1.5 with Twin Creeks. Section 10 richmond won 2-1 over lynwood. In Super Senior Pennant action from Section 4, liverpool defeated Stonecutters ridge 6-2, Penrith defeated richmond 7-1 and reigning premiers Castle Hill defeated Cabramatta 8-0. three shots clear overall and 11 shots clear in the 12/13 Years age Group.Incontrast, far South Coast resident Jye Halls (NSW GC) was playing one of his final JNJG Masters Series events before turning 18, and proved too strong in the Boys Division, defeating fellow local Oscar Woolridge (Catalina CC) by four shots.
J essica slalomtheunquestionablyFox,greatestcanoepaddlerofall time, has won her fourth consecutive Women’s K1 gold medal of the season, paddling to victory at the Pau 2022 icF canoe slalom World cup in France. Jessica’s experience on the course, having previously won World cup gold (2021) and silver (2016) in Pau, as well as World championships gold in 2017, came to the forefront, as the 28-year-old advanced to the 10-paddler final as the fastest qualifier from the semi-final. In yet another dominant display, Jessica would win to remain undefeated in World cup meets this season, finishing ahead of Natalia Pacierpink (Poland) and Tereza Fiserova (czech Republic).
“it was an amazing feeling to secure my fourth K1 World cup victory of the season,” said Jessica. “i’m really pleased to win here in Pau, it’s such a great course and i have great memories here. “it was so hard physically to race out here today, so to come away with a 4th win this year is amazing.”
Having won the WK1 gold at all four World cups in 2022, Jessica leads the Women’s K1 World cup standings on 240 points, with one World cup remaining. Tereza Fiserova from czech Republic is second in the K1 standings with 176 points, ahead of Ukraine’s Viktoriia Us on 149 points. a bronze medal followed for Jessica in the Women’s c1 event, beaten into third place by Gabriela satkova (czech Republic) and Zuzana Pankova (slovakia).
There is one World cup meet remaining this season, which is the World cup Final to be held in spain this weekend, 2nd-4th september 2022. By Noel Rowsell
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Action from Saturday’s first 25-lap event. Photo by Noel Rowsell
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The final event of the meet was the extreme slalom and Jessica would claim her second consecutive gold medal, having won the same event at World cup 3.
Action and podium photos from World Cup 4 in Pau, France. Photos supplied by Paddle Australia
THe city of Penrith Motorcycle club hosted it’s annual classic charity Weekend over 27th/28th august, with an action-packed schedule of racing, particularly on sunday. saturday featured 2 x 25-lap races, being the Open class and the Post-classic 1985-1995 vintage motorcycles. sunday was the main drawcard, with 27 races across pre-1965, pre-1970, pre-1975, evolution, pre-1990, pre1995, sliders, sidecars and super senior riders (70+). a smaller number of riders than normal years signed up for the racing, although most were riding multiple events and some had travelled from interstate to compete, including Ron Draper, the ultimate winner of the super seniors event. The final sum raised was still to be calculated and will be donated to the Heart Foundation at a date to be announced.
“i haven’t had many World cup Finals in extreme, so it was awesome to make the final in Pau,” said Jessica. “it was my third event (at the World cup) and i was quite exhausted, so i was so pleased to take the win today.”
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If your team is in a good position building momentum up to the finals to ensure your best football is ahead of you is often the biggest challenge. It takes patience and timing in order to execute this effectively and even in the case of perfect planning the results may still not fall your way. It is important you lay off the physicality in training to ensure the players hit the field fresh and full of energy, if you are trying to achieve fitness goals at semi-final time you are in some trouble! Prioritise what is most important, work hard on that each week and keep it simple.Butthere are no fool proof formulas for success. But to keep things simple, work smarter and not harder, keep your players fresh both mentally and physically and also maintain your regular routine this will ensure the team cohesion and momentum is built progressively throughout the finals series. The health of your players particularly in key positions is vital to success, building momentum and combinations at the important stages of the season and this to a large degree is out of your control as a coach. But be mindful of players who may be tired, carrying injuries or who seem to lack their normal energy and enthusiasm and do your best to keep them fresh and firing, this will often come at the expense of training time during the week, but your aim needs to be to get your best players on the field fit and firing in important games. Shepperd Rugby League Club - NSW Cup Head Coach Chifley College Senior Campus - Rugby League Program Head Coach
The search is always to try and find a formula which ensures you are both healthy and have momentum. Winning finals games is often mistaken as a complex task. The simpler you keep things as a coach at the most important time of the season the less confusion and anxiety the players will experience in the lead up to games and the easier it is for the players to execute game plans and play to their potential.
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The work coaches have done with their team up until the finals should place you in a position to relax the need for large chunks of information to be conveyed and digested by the players in training sessions and game plans. In the lead up to the finals you need to be polishing your tactics and style.
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Spring weather is almost upon us and so is finals football! As a coach this is both the most exciting and pressurised time of the year. To be relevant at this stage of the season you need to have put yourself in a position to strike through a solid regular season with enough wins to be at the pointy end of the table. There is also a lot to be said for momentum and health at this critical stage of the season. All too often we see teams put themselves in excellent positions only be bundled out because they suffer injuries or a drop in form. We also see teams gain momentum late and make long runs into the finals, but in these scenarios rarely does it result in a premiership win.
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Ivan Cleary decides to rest players this weekend
“He’s been really good for us this year in a couple of different roles. He’s a good team man, the guys really like playing with him,” Ivan said. When asked if he gave the Panthers hope this weekend, he said “absolutely.” “All you can do is do your best and that’s what we will be doing. We’ll be going up there to compete hard and find a way to win a game.”
“There’s always a risk with any decision you make. I guess that lands on my doorstep so we’ll see how go but I’m pretty sure we’ll go okay.”
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary has named four club debutants for Saturday night’s match against North Queensland Cowboys
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Coach Ivan Cleary said he felt resting players this weekend was the best decision for the team at this point.
Jack coLe An Orange CYMs junior who played in the Western Division competition, Cole joined the Panthers ahead of the 2019 season. Starting out in Harold Matthews, the playmaker progressed to the club’s SG Ball, Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup sides, before earning his NRL debut. Still eligible for SG Ball, he has also played representative games for NsW U/19s and NSW City U/18s. Five-eighth by trade, Cole has also filled in a centre this season, and has been named on the interchange for saturday’s NRL clash against the Cowboys.
A s the TownsvilleheadPanthersPenrithuptotoplaythe Cowboys in the last game before the finals, there will be quite a lot of familiar faces missing in the squad.
Liam Henry A Blayney Bears junior, Henry will make his NRL debut after playing for the club’s pathways teams over the past two seasons. The 20-year-old prop trained with the Panthers NRL squad during preseason before linking up with Peter Wallace’s NSW Cup side. He was promoted to a development player for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, and will progress to the Top 30 squad in 2024.
Tom Jenkins Hailing from Boorowa in the Hilltops Region of southern NSW, Jenkins first made the move to Panthers ahead of the 2020 season. However, the cancellation of the state representative competitions due to COVID-19 saw him return home to play Group 9 First Grade for his junior club Young Cherrypickers. On return to Penrith, Jenkins hit the ground running and has been a standout outside back in Peter Wallace’s NsW Cup side this season – scoring 20 tries.
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“There’s a lot of factors that go with it, this time last year I didn’t think resting players was a good idea, I don’t think its a one size fits all thing,” Ivan said. “Based on what’s happened throughout the season, how we’ve played when guys have had breaks, we feel this gives us the best chance to play the best we can next week.” Ivan said he believed a solid 11day preparation going in to the finals would put them in good stead for the finals.“We’ve had a really good year,” Ivan said. “We’ve had a lot of challenges right from the start. Being the Premiers I feel like we’ve had every team really come hard at us eachTheweek.”challenges, including suspensions and injuries were something that the team managed to navigate their way through, the coach reflected.
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Something that is top of the tree regarding “must haves” in rugby league. The skill, speed, and power are of course also much needed assets as well but fitness is king.
There’s no coincidence that the top 6 or 7 teams in this comp are also the fittest. Its plain to see. The teams at the bottom of the ladder don’t look as chiselled as the ones at the top, where Penrith rule.
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S ince the start of the nRL 2020 season the Panthers have played 74 matches, winning 64, losing 9 and one draw v the Knights. Phenomenal! They also became the first team in the history of the NRL to win 20 or more games in consecutive seasons (3)! Wow! it’s why heading into the last game of this current campaign coach cleary is expected to ‘rest’ up to a dozen of his regular first graders as the Panthers travel to Townsville to take on the cowboys, who will more than likely rest some of their troops as well. Having already wrapped up the minor premiership it is expected the likes of Yeo, Koroisau, edwards, crichton, Martin, Kikau, Leota, Fisher-Harris, Tago, To’o, May, Leniu, and possibly Luai will be rested. That will field a team that will look quite different than the one that plays either Melbourne or Parramatta at Bluebet stadium in week one of finals action in the qualifying semi. As a player you never want to sit on the sidelines if you’re fit and firing but that’s what the team behind the team are there for, to make sure your body, mind, and soul are all in unison come the biggest games of the year. Looking back on the Panthers rise over the past 3 seasons it is quite evident that they are one of the fittest teams in the competition.
Over those 3 seasons and 64 wins from 74 games its also notable to point out that their best player nathan cleary has missed 19 games due to injury, suspension, and Rep duties. Every club needs their best player fit and focused, but for the Panthers knowing they can still win footy games when their main man isn’t with them is such a confidence builder. As mentioned earlier the Panthers will play either Parramatta or Melbourne in week 1 of the semi-finals next Friday night depending on the winner of this Thursday night’s game, with both teams being somewhat problematic for the Panthers over their 3 year reign. But you’ve gotta think in front of their home crowd with a ‘house full’ sign more than likely erected the Panthers will get their finals football off to a rocking start and head straight into another muchneeded week off. it’s the business end of the season and as per usual the current crop of Panther are up to their eyeballs in the thick of it..
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