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TIME FOR ACTION At this year’s Festival of Joy, Stop Adani Blue Mountains will join the national Stop Adani Big Day of Action movement to say no to new coal. This Saturday, the local action group will create a human sign at the Blue Mountains Organic Community Gardens in Katoomba. Erin Mamo reports on page 5

DOCTOR’S BATTLE The big change she’s pushing for See page 3

LESSONS IN LIFE More than a garden See page 9

LOVE OF SPORTS Golf & soccer join forces See page 32

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eyond the Instagram posts, emojis and stories of love, there is a dark underbelly to the same-sex marriage postal plebiscite.

Many of us feared that the debate would turn ugly; in fact when you have a subject as emotive as this one, it was never in doubt.

And yet the Government proceeded anyway. It will forever be a stain on Malcolm Turnbull’s leadership that he allowed this postal vote to happen and divide the country the way it has.

It has directed the news narrative for months now unnecessarily; all because a Government – that would be comfortable in making a decision within the confines of Parliament to send us to war – couldn’t debate this possible legislation change sensibly and properly in Canberra and actually do what we pay them to do.

And so we have reached farcical levels with this whole thing.

We had the Facebook generation outraged when the words ‘Vote No’ were plastered all over the sky; unable to accept that it is everyone’s right to have an opinion and express that view. I have no doubt that if the tables were turned and ‘Vote Yes’ was in the sky instead, same-sex marriage supporters would have celebrated and cheered.

We have sporting organisations and businesses who want to back the yes campaign being vilified. We have Tony Abbott being headbutted. We have media commentators sprouting opinions often not based on fact or any substance.

And to top it all off, we’ve suddenly become offended at getting an unsolicited text message.

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“This whole debate has turned us petty and soft... are we seriously going to pretend we were that offended by the infamous text message?”

The whole debate has turned us petty and soft.

I mean seriously, I still get text messages from a barber I went to once nearly 10 years ago – not to mention the calls I get from call centres both here and overseas trying to sell me something. Are we seriously going to pretend we were that offended by the infamous text message?

Next thing you know we’ll all be getting catalogues and flyers in our letterbox we didn’t order!

Privacy concern? Please, imagine having the validity of your love voted on in a national poll!

In all of this, we have forgotten the people.

Imagine being a gay person right now watching this unfold. Imagine watching your love and rights being discussed like it is just another everyday topic for a morning TV program.

No matter where you sit on this debate,

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surely we can all agree on one thing – this whole thing is very, very sad and ever so slowly, getting out of control.

Like many others, I’ve now had enough of it.

I’m as equally frustrated with the no campaign as I am with the yes campaign.

Even though I’ve made it quite clear I support marriage equality and in fact proudly posted off my yes vote earlier this week, I can’t say the ‘ram it down people’s throats’ method is the one I would have gone with.

On the same token when I see those awful TV ads promoting the no campaign, I cringe.

I can only imagine how much this is frustrating and annoying fence-sitters who are probably being swayed day by day by the rhetoric from both sides of the debate.

Eventually they will just be swayed into not voting at all.

I think we’ll all be glad when this whole thing is over and we have a result – but I think most of us realise this isn’t going to be all that clear cut.

It’ll be close, and with participating not mandatory, it’ll be hard for the Government to say it has a mandate from the public based on what the result of the survey ends up being.

That will simply create the next wave of debate and controversy over a subject that never needed to become such a talking point in the first place.

Same-sex marriage, long after it is given the tick of approval, could yet haunt Malcolm Turnbull.

How he could let such a divisive and ugly debate take place under his leadership is simply extraordinary.

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atoomba-based GP Dr Teresa Towpik is continuing her fight to be able to prescribe medical marijuana to local patients with chronic health conditions more freely.

The Polish-born doctor, who has been practicing since 1991, believes medical marijuana should be made more readily accessible to doctors, to prescribe to patients in need.

“At the moment, it’s very difficult to help a patient get access to low doses of the drug as a first line treatment,” she said.

“For each patient, doctors have to apply to the Therapeutic Goods Administration providing evidence of why a patient needs the drug, scientific studies and an endorsement from a specialist, and most specialists are very hesitant to get involved.

“The amount of paperwork that has to be done per individual is huge.”

Dr Towpik said she’s had many Mountains locals come to her hoping to get help and, in some instances, has had to turn them away.

“I often have people who will call the medical centre where I practice to make

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an appointment to discuss this option,” she said.

“I’ve had to ask the receptionists to let each person know how long and complicated the process is and that I am unable to help everyone.”

While the process is very difficult, Dr Towpik believes there is huge potential for those suffering to be taken off opioids and medications that can have serious side effects and be cured from chronic pain and illness.

In May, after months of research on the benefits of using marijuana for conditions like depression, anxiety, drug addictions, palliative care and chronic pain, Dr Towpik spoke at the Hemp Health and Innovation Expo in Sydney.

“I heard so many stories of hope and healing at the Expo,” she said.

“So many people have been fully cured by using medical marijuana.

“But it is very unfair that patients are forced to feel like criminals breaking the law just to be relieved of pain.”

Ultimately Ms Towpik said she would one day like to open a cannabis clinic where patients can come in and be individually assessed and treated accordingly.

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Locals will protest a potentially damaging new Queensland coal mine this weekend ERIN MAMO

t this year’s Festival of Joy, Stop Adani Blue Mountains will join the national Stop Adani Big Day of Action movement to say no to new coal.

This Saturday, the local action group will create a human sign at the Blue Mountains Organic Community Gardens in Katoomba, while thousands of other individuals across the nation will do the same in various other locations.

Member of Stop Adani Blue Mountains, Jennifer Roberts, said the locals will be driving the message home to the country’s politicians to say no to the Carmichael Coal Mine, which has been approved to be built in Queensland.

“Coal pollution is the biggest driver of climate change,” she said.

“We can’t allow the Carmichael Mine to go ahead and we need people to come together to protect one of Australia’s biggest natural beauties, the Great Barrier Reef.”

The Carmichael Coal Mine, Port and Rail Project is a $16 billion open-cut and underground coal mine and 189km railway line that is set to be built by Indian mining giant, Adani Group.

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ment’s website, the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the project has been approved subject to the condition that the project is re-considered under the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

Ms Roberts said there was no inclusion of the impacts of climate change in the EIS. “In an era where impacts of climate change are rapidly growing, it’s a disgrace that the government has no trigger to include the impacts of climate change in the environmental assessment process,” she said.

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said the Great Barrier Reef will be protected.

“Stringent conditions will continue to protect the environment, landholders’ and traditional owners’ interests and our iconic Great Barrier Reef,” she said.

With that in mind, Stop Adani Blue Mountains is also currently distributing postcards at local community events for people to sign to show their support for stopping the mine.

Ms Roberts said the aim of this action is to pass the postcards on to Federal Member Susan Templeman, showing her that this is an important issue to locals and with the request that she addresses it in Parliament.

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“As well as examining fire behaviour and firefighting skills, the students have been taught essential fire safety techniques and gained an appreciation of the work our emergency services do every day across the state.”

Mr Pinson also paid tribute to the cadet trainers as well as Winmalee and Valley Heights Rural Fire Brigade volunteers who facilitated the courses.

“NSW RFS members thoroughly enjoy working closely with schools and communities to ensure that everyone is as well prepared as possible,” he said.

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Woodford nurse of 35 years has been recognised as one of the best in the state ERIN MAMO

oodford resident and nurse of 35 years, Tracy Gilbert has been recognised as one of the state’s best nurses.

Recently, the mum of two attended the NSW Health Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Awards at Parliament House as a finalist in the Excellence in Nursing category.

Ms Gilbert, who has been working at Blue Mountains Hospital for 17 years primarily in the Palliative Care and Rehabilitation Unit, said she loves what she does for a living.

“I like that I am able to help people in their last days or weeks of their lives,” she told the Record.

“Often friends say to me, ‘it must be really hard’, but I get to meet so many different people from all walks of life and I enjoy that.”

Ms Gilbert said she was nominated as a finalist for the recent awards because of her work as an Essentials of Care Facilitator at the local hospital.

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pate in the decision-making process when it comes to caring for an individual.

Ms Gilbert said, through the program, nurses at Blue Mountains Hospital have been able to make changes that they feel are better practice to their ward.

Staff worked as a team with patients and families to improve the way they communicated, including using an information board at the patient’s bedside.

“Handover just wasn’t working in our ward and things needed to be made safer,” Ms Gilbert said.

Results showed the changes increased information sharing and the information board was a particularly effective communication tool during staff handover.

As a result of the project, clinical incidents decreased and patient involvement in their care increased.

Ms Gilbert is now working with physiologists at the hospital on a new project that focuses on patient centred goals.

“This latest project is all about getting patients involved in working towards achieving goals and again being part of the decision making process,” she said.

While Ms Gilbert didn’t win in her category at the recent awards, NSW Minister for Health Brad Hazzard congratulated each of the 36 finalists who were in attendance at the event.

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Mountains Youth Services Team have created an Indigenous garden in Springwood ERIN MAMO

ith the help of some local kids, Mountains Youth Services Team have created an Indigenous garden full of native edible and medicinal plants in front of their office on Springwood Avenue.

The garden, which was coordinated by youth worker Jamie Murray, has been set up to educate the community about plants that Aboriginal ancestors took from the land and used as healing remedies for sickness and as a source of healthy eating.

Mr Murray started the project as a way to get back to country.

“We want to introduce the local community to a little more of our Indigenous culture and how our people used the land to nourish and heal their bodies,” he said.

The planting of the garden brought together over 20 local kids, some of an Indigenous background and some not, including students from Springwood High.

Aboriginal Elders also got involved in the cultivating which saw a variety of native plants find a new home including Cissus Hypogluca, which is a common Australian vine that the Indigenous used to cure sore throats; Clematis Aristata, also known as

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Jamie Murray with staff and students who helped plant the garden. Photo: Kate Reid Goats Beard, used for colds and fevers; and Dodoneea Viscosa, a flowering plant used for tooth aches.

Mr Murray said all of the plants in the garden are traditional Darug plants.

“Each of the plants was carefully chosen after research to make sure that they are

natives that would have originally been found on Darug land and in the Blue Mountains,” he said.

The Mountains Youth Services Team are now looking at opening a nursery where they can grow the plants in a larger volume and sell them to community members

who are interested in a different approach to food and healing.

The new garden has been named after Aunty Carol Cooper in recognition of how much she has done for local Indigenous youth and the Blue Mountains community.

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ample some of the best drops NSW has to offer at the Sydney Wine Festival this month.

Across two jam-packed days, the Grand Pavilion at Rosehill Racecourse will play host to 60 of the state’s favourite wineries and more than 350 wines – enough to please any wine enthusiast.

Of course a good wine isn’t complete without good food, and guests will be spoiled for choice with 15 food stalls serving up a host of culinary delights.

Pair your wine with delicious cheeses in the Gourmet Cheese Corner, or grab lunch from a range of food stalls.

With live entertainment, plus a chance to win the ultimate wine country getaway, this is the perfect way to spend a sunny spring weekend.

The Sydney Wine Festival is on from Saturday, October 14 to Sunday, October 15. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.sydneywinefestival.com.

The Record has five double passes to the Sydney Wine Festival to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘WINE’ to competitions@ bluemountainsrecord.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Thursday, October 5. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/17/01416. Terms and conditions at www.bluemountainsrecord.com.au.

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Warning over pop-up events

Winmalee residents will soon have better phone reception The season for pop-up events is rapidly approaching, prompting consumer affairs agencies around the country to remind event organisers and consumers to be aware of their rights and responsibilities under the Australian Consumer Law. “With the beautiful weather here in New South Wales over spring and summer, pop-up events are very popular,” explained Acting NSW Fair Trading Commissioner, Andrew Gavrielatos.

“These events are often held outdoors and occasionally make the news for not coming off as planned, sometimes due to poor planning or unforeseen circumstances.

“Event organisers must be aware of their responsibilities when planning these events and consumers should be aware that they have rights when things goes wrong.”

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inmalee residents could finally be getting better mobile reception thanks to Blue Mountains City Council and Optus.

At their recent meeting, Council agreed to enter into a lease with Optus to co-locate their equipment on the existing Telstra Tower at Summerhayes Park, to improve reception in the surrounding area.

Independent Councillor, Shae Foenander, said the local area had suffered from poor mobile phone coverage for far too long.

“This is bad for families, home run businesses and especially in emergency situations,” she said.

“Bushfire sensitive areas such as this need to have the best telecommunication options available to it.

“Peace of mind for residents is paramount during an emergency that they can reach out and get help.”

Optus will now need to gain development approval to co-locate their telecommunications equipment on the existing Telstra Tower.

The company will then need to build a ground-based hut to house and manage their equipment in the local area.

Council will then enter into a lease

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Ward 3 Councillors Daniel Myles, Shae Foenander and Mick Fell with Optus which will be tied to Telstra’s remaining term of their five-year lease.

Telstra installed the tower which was designed to allow for other carriers to be added in March this year.

Councillor Daniel Myles said the change will fill a long standing gap.

“I hope that other areas with poor reception across the Mountains are similarly addressed,” he said.

In the Tuesday, September 26 edition of the Blue Mountains Record on page 7, a photograph accompanying a story on Australia Day was incorrectly captioned.

The caption suggested the photograph was of Councillor Brendan Christie celebrating Australia Day. The photograph is not of Councillor Christie.

The Record apologises for the error and to Cr Christie for any confusion caused.

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Disability support very much still a work in progress I know of people in desperate need of equipment, waiting for long periods to have access to what is essential for them.

For example, home modifications that would allow a paraplegic to move out of an aged care facility and into their own home, waiting six months for the final go-ahead to purchase crucial equipment like a wheelchair and hospital bed.

And the transport allowances in the packages don’t take into account the large distances people in the Blue Mountains often have to travel.

Agonisingly slow review and appeal times mean the limbo can go on for months and months.

What’s more, recent figures from the final Budget outcome show that the Turnbull Government is failing to get people with disability into the NDIS. The most recent quarterly report showed that the NDIS had only reached 83 per cent of its target.

As at 30 June 2017, 116,555 Australians with disability were meant to be part of the NDIS, but only 96,722 people with disability were in the scheme.

The failure to meet the targets is not something this Government should be proud of. It’s vital that the Government gets on with the job of fixing the NDIS.

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When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) works for people it’s fantastic. But it’s not working for everyone. Not yet.

I hear great success stories about people having much more control over the support that they can choose, and the independence that has given them.

In June this year, the Productivity Commission found that the NDIS is ‘broadly on track’ and if implemented well, will substantially improve the wellbeing of people with disability.

Sadly that’s not yet the case for everybody and there is a clear need to improve the processes of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).

I’ve received dozens of requests for assistance to my office regarding these problems and some days my whole day is spent talking with people with disabilities and their families about the hurdles they face with the NDIS. I share the Productivity Commission’s concerns about problems with the planning process including the quality of the plans, rushed planning conversations and the need for more specialised training for planners.

In our area, people are also struggling to find the services they need.

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Hazelbrook: Man flips out at ex-partner, destroys property

At approximately 6pm on Sunday, September 24, a 30-year-old Hazelbrook man commenced verbal abuse on his 31-year-old ex-partner, inside their shared residence.

During the altercation, the man allegedly threw a lit gas torch at the woman and caused malicious damage to the inside of the property. The female contacted police in fear prior to leaving the premises with another party.

After a number of attempts to locate the man, he presented to Springwood Police Station on September 25 where he was charged with several offences, including ‘breaching a current bail order’.

The male was refused bail and will face court in the coming weeks.

Liberal Senator for Western Sydney and Defence Minister Marise Payne ERIN MAMO

ext year Australians will pause and reflect on the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. As part of this, the Federal Government recently announced that up to $50,000 in grant funding will be made available to organisations in the Macquarie electorate for local commemorations.

Liberal Senator for Western Sydney and Minister for Defence, Marise Payne, is now encouraging local community groups

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throughout the electorate to think about applying for funding under the Armistice Centenary Grants Program to mark this important milestone in Australia’s history.

Applications for the grants program will open on Saturday, November 11 and close on Wednesday, February 28.

Under the Armistice Program, each federal electorate across the country has an available funding pool of $50,000 for eligible projects, with grants of between $3,000 and $50,000.

For more information, visit www.dva. gov.au or call 1800 555 254.

Katoomba: Woman wields knife, threatens man

On Friday, September 22, police were called to a home in Katoomba at about 11.45am in relation to a domestic dispute.

Upon arrival a 29-year-old woman was sighted by police thrusting a knife in the direction of a 63-year-old male making threats of harm towards him.

The male exited the location with several scratches and bruises.

The woman from a Wentworth Falls address was arrested and charged with numerous offences including the ‘ex-

Katoomba: Police detect suspicious smell from car

At approximately 2.15pm on Monday, September 25, Katoomba police conducted a traffic stop on a Holden Commodore being driven by a 24-yearold Leura male.

During the traffic stop police detected a noticeable smell from within the vehicle. A search of the vehicle, driver and passenger found several items containing various forms of cannabis.

The passenger, a 25-year-old Katoomba male, was charged with ‘possession of a prohibited drug’ and will face Katoomba Local Court.

Katoomba: Woman busted drink driving, loses licence

At 11pm on Sunday, September 24, a 22-year-old Leura woman was stopped for the purpose of a random breath test while travelling along the Great Western Highway in Katoomba.

Following the return of a positive roadside test, the driver admitted to consuming an amount of full strength beer and taking strong prescription medication at the same time.

The woman was arrested and transported to Katoomba Police Station where she underwent a further breath analysis that proved positive.

The woman had her licence cancelled.

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example, Sir Henry Parkes, known as “the Father of Australia’s Federation”, believed that Christianity comprised an essential part of Australia’s common law. In a column published in the Sydney Morning Herald (August 26, 1885), Sir Henry stated: “We are pre-eminently a Christian people, as our laws, our whole system of jurisprudence, our Constitution, are based upon and interwoven with our Christian belief.”

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Debate turns nasty The only reason the same-sex marriage debate turned ugly was the aggressive nature of those pushing “yes”. Those against gay marriage were finally pushed to the limit and showed some opposition to the lefties. Nothing aggressive about a skywriter only the opposition to it. I agree with 2GB’s Steve Price re the song at the Grand Final, commercial organisations such as sporting (football) and commercial (Qantas) have no place openly taking sides in such a personal issue. They are using positional opportunity to influence the masses for someone’s own personal sexual persuasion. It is an absolute disgrace the media used the former Prime Minister’s daughter against her father simply because she stupidly revealed her personal feeling.

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n December 2010, I wrote a list of goals for my business in 2011. One of those goals was to ‘write a column in a local newspaper’. It was quite a bold goal at the time, and I didn’t really have any idea how I was going to bring it to fruition. And then out of the blue, I was contacted by the Editor of the Western Sydney Publishing Group, Troy Dodds, and just like that, my goal was met!

But after nearly seven years and 332 contributions later, today is my last article in the business section.

I have immensely enjoyed my opportunity to provide discussion and conjecture on various issues, as well as encourage and embolden local business owners to keep striving.

Thank you, Troy, for taking a chance on a small business owner, with no prior writing experience!

My first article was titled ‘Are you a fake Fendi?’, an article about authenticity, and it is still one of my favourites.

It was based on an episode of the TV show ‘Sex and the City’, where the main character nearly buys a fake Fendi

handbag, but backs out, saying: “Even if everyone else thought it was real, I’d always know”.

My main point for business owners was: “Finding your business niche is not about copying what other people are doing. It’s not about being something you’re not. And it’s definitely not about being fake”. I think this is one of the most important factors to running a successful business. Being ‘you’, being passionate about what you do, and giving customers value for money are so important. Being inspired by others is great, but forming your own values and ‘voice’ is critical.

Hopefully my articles have given you some food for thought. And above all, I hope you have been encouraged to find ways to make your business ever better.

I will leave you with one of my favourite quotes, by Steve Jobs (former Apple CEO): “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life… And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition, they somehow already know what you truly want to become”.

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Email marketing and online newsletters are a digital marketing method that sometimes doesn’t receive the acknowledgment it deserves. When executed correctly, regular e-newsletters as well as email ‘blasts’ can be an effective way to reach your customers, as it lands your message directly in their email inbox. As with all digital marketing, content is key.

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You can also design and integrate a sign up form to your website which will automatically add the email address to your selected database. Encourage your clients to subscribe to your database by offering them an incentive such as a 10 per off their next order or service.

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s one of Australia’s most loved country stars there’s few women who know country music quite like Melinda Schneider.

It was no surprise then when the six time Golden Guitar winner paired up with fellow country music icon Beccy Cole for the 2014 album ‘Great Women of Country – And The Songs That Made Them’.

Covering tracks from big names like Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette and Linda Rondstat, the idea for the album was inspired by two of her fellow country artists.

“Adam Harvey and Troy Cassar-Daley had huge success with their ‘Great Country Songbook’ and I just thought we needed a bit of gender balance,” Melinda explained.

“So I called Beccy and said ‘why don’t we do songs from the girls?’.”

Three years on and, while Beccy has moved on to a new project, Melinda is taking the hits of her childhood heroes on the road once again.

“I’m still waving the flag for ‘Great Women of Country’ on my own,” she laughed.

Along with music and touring, Melinda says her greatest passion at this point in life is being a mum to five-year-old son, Sullivan.

“Being the best mum I can be, that’s my number one,” she said.

“At the moment I’m just trying to balance work and motherhood and not get too caught up in my career, which isn’t easy in showbiz.”

While he may still be young, it seems Sullivan is keen to snag some of the limelight for himself. In a recent appearance on ‘Today Extra’ alongside his famous mum, Sullivan had hosts David Campbell and Sonia Kruger in stitches after showing a fondness for the word ‘boobies’.

“It was his first live TV appearance and I don’t think we’ll be doing that too often,” Melinda laughed.

Though raising a child is a tough gig, it’s also been a source of inspiration for the singer/songwriter, who plans to release a new solo album next year in time for Mother’s Day. “In the eight years since my last originals album, I’ve become a mum and I’ve experienced a whole lot of new things, so that’s what the album is going to be drawn from,” Melinda said.

‘Melinda Schneider sings Great Women of Country’ will be on at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, October 28 at 8pm. Tickets start at $39. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith. panthers.com.au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, October 6 Karaoke with Dean – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Karaoke – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 The AC/DC Story Evan Theatre 1300 PANTHERS Friday, October 6, 8pm, From $40

The Merchant of Venice: Bell Shakespeare – The Joan From $60, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Australian Played – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Talk It Up – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Stephanie Lea – Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Rose Carleo – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 Muddy Feet – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180

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A modern twist on a Shakespeare classic Acclaimed national theatre company Bell Shakespeare is heading to The Joan in Penrith this weekend to turn ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ on its head.This production will give the classic tale a politically charged, modern day interpretation as audiences are taken on a journey of mercy, love, revenge and justice. If your only experience of Shakespeare is from English class, don’t miss this opportunity to see his work in a whole new light. ‘The Merchant Of Venice’ is on Friday, October 6 and Saturday, October 7. Tickets are on sale now at www.thejoan.com.au.

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Ê Former ‘Home and Away’ star and ‘Australian Idol’ alumni Axle Whitehead has been confirmed as host of Channel Seven’s upcoming game show, ‘The Wall’.

Game shows come and go on Aussie screens, so it’ll be interesting to see whether this one’s a winner.

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Ê Speaking of game shows, a casting notice is out for a new quiz show to be produced by ITV Studios Australia. No title or broadcaster has been named as yet, however the project is looking for participants who love pub quiz trivia and general knowledge. To apply, visit go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/Show/ NewAustralianQuiz. Ê Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders will reunite for an anniversary special to mark 30 years of ‘French & Saunders’. To screen in the UK this Christmas, it will be their first TV show in 10 years. No word yet if an Aussie broadcaster will pick this up. Ê There’s a slight change to Channel Seven’s catch-up service with PLUS7 to be known as 7Plus from November. The name change will also see an updated platform promising “anywhere, anytime” entertainment with premium, binge and personalised delivery. Ê

Channel Ten has quashed rumours to confirm that Matt Preston, Gary Mehigan and George Calombaris will all return to ‘MasterChef Australia’ in 2018. There was some speculation of late that Ten would dump Calombaris over recent headlines surrounding his business and court proceedings but that doesn’t seem to be the case.

Ê Season nine of ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ returns to Channel Ten tonight, October 3 at 9.30pm. Ê

‘Chicago P.D.’ and ‘Chicago Fire’ are returning to our screens this month.

Season five of ‘Chicago P.D.’ will premiere on Universal on Tuesday, October 10 at 8.30pm while season six of ‘Chicago Fire’ returns to FOX8 at 9.30pm on Sunday, October 15.

Ê Season two of ‘The Ex PM’ starring Sean Micallef returns to the ABC on Thursday, October 26 at 8.30pm. Ê Sad news for the very few people that would have watched this but ‘Mariah’s World’ is no more. Yes, the Mariah Carey

reality show has officially been axed by the E! network.

Ê I must say I’m absolutely loving ‘The Bachelorette’ with Sophie Monk. The new series has been absolute ratings gold for Channel Ten. Let’s hope it continues to be just as good as the series progresses. Ê Lastly, Eels legend Peter Sterling will no longer be seen on FOX League next year after signing an exclusive deal with Channel Nine. For a number of years Sterlo has shared his time between the two footy networks, hosting ‘Sterlo on the Couch’ for Fox and commentating on Nine. I’m also hearing there will be big changes for a number of FOX League shows next year. Stay tuned!

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Immerse yourself in the emotion of The World’s Game with Real Player Motion Technology. This all-new animation system offers a superior level of player personality and responsiveness, helping you to move like a real football star.

‘FIFA 18’ features a host of the game’s biggest players including Cristiano Ronaldo and other European football stars, making it the ultimate gaming experience for football fanatics.

DVD Despicable Me 3 Rated PG

Gru and his team of lovable Minions are back in the latest flick in the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise.

This time Gru (Steve Carell) and his wife Lucy (Kristen Wiig) must face off against a new foe, Balthazar Bratt (‘South Park’ co-creator Trey Parker), a former 80s child star who is hell bent on world domination.

As Gru and his companions attempt to stop Bratt he comes face to face

with his long-lost charming and much more successful twin brother Dru (Steve Carell), who wants to team up with Gru to take down Bratt in one last heist.

The ‘Despicable Me’ franchise has become box office gold since the first film made its way onto the big screen back in 2010.

It has also spawned the 2015 spin-off film ‘Minions’, which capitalised on

the popularity of Gru’s lovable yellow sidekicks.

With plenty of laughs for kids and adults alike, this is the perfect flick if you’re after fun family-friendly viewing this school holidays.

CINEMA Battle of the Sexes Rated PG

Emma Stone and Steve Carell prepare for an epic showdown in the sports dramedy ‘Battle of the Sexes’.

‘Battle of the Sexes’ is loosely based on the 1973 tennis match between world number one Billie Jean King (Emma Stone) and ex-champion Bobby Riggs (Steve Carell), which became one of the most watched televised sporting events of all time.

As the opponents battle it out in the media, and on the court, behind the scenes each of the sporting stars are dealing with their own personal battles.

The very private Billie Jean King is struggling with her sexuality, while her husband is encouraging her to fight for

equal pay. At the same time her rival Bobby Riggs is gambling his legacy as he attempts to relive the glory days.

Along with Stone and Carell, ‘Battle of the Sexes’ features a host of well-known faces including Elisabeth Shue, Bill Pullman, Alan Cumming and Sarah Silverman.

The film was directed by Jonathan Dayton, who is best known for his work on the 2006 comedy hit ‘Little Miss Sunshine’.

‘Battle of the Sexes’ is currently screening at United Cinemas in Katoomba. For more information on session times or to purchase tickets, visit www.unitedcinemas.com.au.

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Harmonious partnerships and creative coupledom are highlighted as the Full Moon, Venus and Mars rev up relationships and joint ventures. If you combine diplomacy with dynamism (and Ram charm with an Aries sense of adventure) then you’ll sail through challenges and taste sweet success. Balance is the key. As actress Claire Danes once said: “Relationships are a constant negotiation and balance”.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Courtesy of the Full Moon and Saturn, you’re not in the mood to mix and mingle. So keep a low profile this week as you relax, recharge and self-nurture. But secrets from the past could boomerang back, as some old karma catches up with you. Expect vivid memories to return, or the resurfacing of a sensitive issue. It’s also important to get the balance right in your daily life.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

This week the Full Moon focus is on friendships. How to nurture them, keep them, and then let them go if you have outgrown each other. You’ll find mutual interests are essential to long-term platonic relationships. Attached Twins – stop being scatty and superficial! Your partner is hoping for some sensible and balanced advice. Looking for love? It’s time to get real, as you make a flirtatious admirer prove themselves first.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Are you making the most of your mind?

With Venus and Mars activating your communication zone, expand your thinking to encompass bold ideas and creative concepts. It’s also a good week to increase your public profile; complete a project; give a speech; or launch a website or social media campaign. But don’t underestimate the hard work it will take to keep the wheels of progress turning.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

The Full Moon revs up your gypsy gene and activates your adventure zone. So it’s the perfect time to escape somewhere special, whether it’s a much anticipated holiday or a spontaneous weekend getaway. With Mars and Venus linking up in your money zone, don’t let fleeting whims and luxury fever get in the way of financial planning. As Andy Warhol said: “Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art”.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

The Full Moon falls in your drama zone so expect a week full of extremes – everything from passion and flamboyance to arguments and dummy-spits. A troubled teenager or a feisty friend may try to push your buttons. So try to keep your composure, and don’t give them the satisfaction of a response! Professional projects are favoured – as long as you don’t be a smart-alec. Instead, hold your tongue and listen to some wise advice.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Venus and Mars link up in your sign so it’s a terrific time for romance, relationships, socialising and creating. But the big lesson to learn is how to diversify and delegate. No one is indispensable. And expect some dramatic developments to do with lust or loot, as the Full Moon stimulates your sex /money zone. Single?

It could be hard to differentiate between a dream date and a smooth operator.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The Sun’s in your career zone, which boosts your ambitious streak. You’re keen to get ahead but don’t trample over others on your climb to the top! Aim to get the balance right between your personal and professional lives. Relationships will certainly be complicated this week when passion is combined with power plays, and romance is coupled with responsibility.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Expect some relationship rumbles, as the Full Moon stimulates your partnership zone. Singles – look for love with an amorous Aries or an adventurous Aquarius. If you are attached, now is the time to stand up for what you believe in.

Otherwise your proactive partner could take the reigns and ride the relationship in the direction and manner they prefer, with little input from you. A shared vision is vital for romantic longevity.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Venus is visiting your ‘money-fromothers’ zone which often coincides with financial luck and a boost to cash flow.

But with Saturn squaring Venus, any gains could be gobbled up by burgeoning bills and increasing expenses. So plan accordingly, and don’t fritter good fortune away. Thursday and Friday are fabulous for love and passion, as romantic Venus and sexy Mars hook up in your intimacy zone.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You have strong likes and dislikes and you don’t do things by halves. Especially when there’s a Full Moon! You love to call the shots and be in control but you’ll find another ‘c’ word – cooperation – will get you a lot further this week, with less tantrums and tears. Positive Pluto aspects promise romantic passion, increased motivation and personal power. Don’t overthink things though!

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

With Venus and Mars pairing up in your partnership zone, you’ll feel more motivated to sort out relationship problems than at other times. And you have a good chance of success. Especially if you are proactive about finding solutions, and are prepared to compromise. But money matters could come to a head, when you realise your bank balance and your wish list are worlds apart.

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Scroll through Instagram and you’re likely to come across a plethora of perfectly composed photos of brightly coloured meals.

While it’s easy to dismiss this as imageobsessed food porn, there’s actually a nutritional benefit to eating a range of colourful plant foods.

The colour of a fruit or vegetable actually provides us with information about the phytochemicals that food contains.

Considering these chemicals help fight disease and keep us healthy, there’s more to a colourful plate than just aesthetics.

Nutrition Australia has recognised the importance of variety with their ‘Eat a Rainbow’ campaign, which encourages people to fill their plates with different foods from the categories below.

Red Red fruits and vegetables get their colour from the natural plant pigment called lycopene, which assists with heart health, while also helping to reduce the risk of cancer.

Eg. tomato, strawberries, cherries, red capsicum, radishes, red apples, rhubarb, raspberries.

Orange/Yellow These vibrant fruits and vegetables get their colour from carotenoids, including

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Eg. mushrooms, cauliflower, ginger, dates, onions, turnip, brown pears, white peaches.

Green If there’s one food we should be eating more of it’s green vegetables, which contain a range of anti-cancer phytochemicals including indoles, carotenoids, and saponins.

Eg. broccoli, spinach, asparagus, kiwifruit, avocado, green beans, lettuce, green capsicum.

Purple/Blue Eg. red cabbage, eggplant, blueberries, plums, beetroot, purple asparagus, blackberries.

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Beta-carotene which is found in carrots, pumpkin and sweet potato.

Beta-carotene is converted to vitamin A, which helps to keep eyes healthy, while the carotenoid lutein is stored in the eye and can aid in the prevention of cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.

Eg. rockmelon, lemons, corn, mangoes, squash, peaches, nectarines, grapefuit.

Brown/White There’s plenty of reasons to fill up on brown/white vegetables including garlic, which contains allicin, a health-promoting phytochemical that has antiviral and antibacterial properties.

Foods such as potatoes and bananas are also an excellent source of potassium,

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udgee, in the Central West of NSW, has built a reputation over some 150 years for its heroically structured and flavoured dry reds, but after this month’s Mudgee Wine Show critics will have to at least partly reassess their thinking.

The big winner at the show was riesling, with Westcourt Wines 2016 Riesling being named the Champion Wine of Show and Robert Stein 2009 Riesling winning the trophy for Best Museum White Wine.

As well, Jacob Stein, winemaker for Robert Stein Wines, which regards riesling as more or less its flagship, was named inaugural Mudgee Winemaker of the Year.

Westcourt’s win was an extremely popular one, with the owner and winemaker being Malcolm Roth, whose family has a long standing in the town and has been central to the history of wine in the Mudgee district.

I wrote just a few weeks ago of the high regard in which the Stein family holds riesling when I reviewed several of their wines.

The variety’s huge success at the local show proves beyond doubt that it has well and truly cemented a place near the very top of the Mudgee wine pecking order.

Other wine companies to do particularly well included Huntington Estate, which was founded by Bob and Wendy Roberts in the late 1960s and which continues to thrive under new owners Tim and Nicky Stevens.

Their 2014 Special Reserve Shiraz (pictured) was named Outstanding Red Wine of Show and Best Shiraz of Show.

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ootGolf, a game which combines both soccer and golf, has arrived in Katoomba.

A mix of the two sports but played on a golf course, the aim of the game is to kick a soccer ball into a hole with the player who does it in the least amount of shots crowned the winner.

Escarpments Estate, who are currently developing the old Katoomba golf course into a residential and recreational haven, are now also bringing Australia’s first sole FootGolf course to town.

Managing Director Ed Fernon, who took too the course last week for a few games, said he’s excited to be bringing something unique and different to the region.

“There’s a FootGolf course down in Werrington and one about to be launched in Lithgow, but we are proud to be able to offer the first solo course in not just the area but the whole country,” Fernon said.

“For us, we don’t have a golf course anymore, so this area will be completely designed for FootGolf.”

Established in 2008 by Dutchman Michael

Ed Fernon with his brother Tom Fernon. Photo: Melinda Jane Jansen, the sport has its very own international governing body and, to date, can be played at 20 different locations across Australia and in over 38 countries.

Fernon believes it’s a great activity for the whole family and something that anyone who

can kick a soccer ball can get involved in.

“There’s no age restriction on the game. It’s really for anyone who wants to have a kick and a laugh,” he said.

The course is open Monday to Friday from 2pm and from 8am on weekends.

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