Penrith is rich in opportunity to be active in ways you’d never even think of. From Aqua Golf to iFLY and axe throwing, we’re not short on choices. But for those interested in being active at their own pace and away from the crowds and money associated with most active options, here’s some of the best walking trails in Penrith.
Penrith Great River Walk is a 9.7km loop trail that’s not too strenuous aside from its length. If you’re looking for a way to spend a few hours with continuous water
views while getting up your daily steps, this is an excellent option. The trail will lead you along one side of the Nepean River to the Western Motorway Bridge, then back up the other side passing Jamison Creek and Huntington Reserve on the way to Yandhai Nepean Crossing (pictured below). And if you’re feeling like a break (or a little naughty) you’ll find an arrangement of restaurants and a dessert bar at The East Bank complex.
Sydney International Regatta Centre Loop is an easy 5km walk
that loops the lake that was built for the 2000 Summer Olympics. Perfect for a family workout, this site has views of the lake as well as mountains in the background. The grounds also include picnic areas and BBQ facilities for the perfect day out. On a sunny day, just be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen. If you’re after something a little more scenic and a little less tiring, the small walk to The Rock Lookout is right up your alley. After a short drive south along Mulgoa Road, you will reach the historic
and picturesque Mulgoa Valley.
Once you’re there, it is only a short walk from Fairlight Road to The Rock Lookout where you will be greeted by extravagant views of the Nepean River. If you’re after something a little longer, there is an additional bushwalking 2.5km track to Riley’s Mountain that has more scenic views.
The Knapsack Bridge and the Lapstone Zig Zag Walk is a walking track outside the ordinary. Located in Glenbrook, this bushwalking track follows an old railway built and used in the second half of the 19th century. A 3km walk with some steep sections starts from the small car park at the end of Knapsack Street that leads to notable view points such as the quarry lookout, Lucasville Station, Knapsack Stairs and Knapsack Gully.
For something the children will love, head to Mountain View Reserve. An easy 1.8km track offers magnificent views in a preserved pocket of nature. You’re sure to get up close to wildlife, the area home to many birds, reptiles, and frogs. Some of the lucky walkers also get the opportunity to see a sugar glider!
If you’re looking for a way to stay active with your friends or family, or just want some alone time to clear your mind and enjoy the views that are available, Penrith has something perfect for you, and it doesn’t have to cost the budget a cent!
– Hayley Rochester
“PENRITH HAS SOMETHING PERFECT FOR YOU”
What is so great about this property?
Beautiful three-bedroom north facing property in the highly sought after location of St Marys. Boasts stunning features such as an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, deluxe fully tiled bathroom, ducted aircons and wonderfully maintained gardens. With several amenities close by such as local parks and schools, as well as the new Metro stop with a direct line to the Airport around the corner, this property can’t be missed!
Who does this property suit? Perfect for first home buyers to create their own slice of heaven, for investors looking for a property with a great rental return, or anyone looking for a beautifully spacious property!
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• Galley-style kitchen
• Large under cover balcony area
• Close to Penrith CBD, Kmart shopping complex, schools, bus
$349,950
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ADDRESS 24/175 Derby Street, Penrith
CONTACT Professionals Penrith 4725 3100
$659,950
$529,950
This is your last opportunity to secure a luxury apartment in the prestigious Metro precinct, centrally positioned in the heart of the Oran Park community.
Generously sized, this 3-bedroom apartment features ample floor space, sophisticated style and the finest finishes.
Built in partnership with the award-winning Allen Jack + Cottier Architects and currently under construction with Richard Crookes Construction, the residence is completed to a high standard with:
• Miele oven, gas cooktop, rangehood, built-in microwave oven and dishwasher plus striking Parisi tapware, tinted mirror splashback and Caesarstone benchtop centrepiece
• Ceramic tile floor throughout with carpet to bedrooms
• Ground floor entry, two levels of secure parking and a communal rooftop with barbeque facilities
Apartment G.03 3 2 2
Interior 111sqm
Exterior 33sqm
Total 144sqm
Price $829,500
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When people think about investment risk they are usually focused on price volatility, this is the ups and downs in the investment value. This is only one of the risks we face as investors and, if we are investing for the long-term (more than seven years), this arguably is the least important of the risks we face.
The emphasised focus on price volatility risk can skew our investment choices and lead us to make decisions not in our best interests. People are reluctant to invest in assets with high price volatility such as shares and are more inclined to invest in assets with low price volatility that may have other risks. The least thought about risk is opportunity cost. This is most relevant to defensive assets such as cash and fixed interest. Although these investments are safe in nature, they also typically have much lower returns. By investing in these assets you forgo the potential for higher returns and, at the end of the
It’s always important to treat your mortgage like your body. Consult a qualified professional and undergo a financial health check to ensure your home loan is delivering for you.
Ideally, a mortgage should be reviewed at least every two to three years. A finance broker can conduct a health check on your current home loan and see if it’s functioning well or needs a makeover.
In a home loan review, a broker will look at your current income, credit history, loan terms, monthly/fortnightly repayment, interest rate, insurance, fees and charges, credit card points and other outstanding debts.
An experienced broker looks at loans every day. Often a quick check of your current situation and facilities in an initial catch up is all a broker needs to let you know whether you could be doing
things better and save money. Sometimes your prognosis will be good, and everything is ticking along smoothly.
Bell Partners Finance make proactive annual reviews for all our home loan clients. We approach the lender to seek additional interest rate discounts, then we compare that rate with the best in the market before contacting our clients. There are other reasons to review your home loan such as
investment period, may be significantly worse off in comparison to more aggressive options.
In many cases you will have no need for growth as you will have sufficient assets to meet your needs or a short investment horizon and an investment in defensive assets is probably perfect for your needs. In other cases investing for growth and accepting the associated risks would be much more beneficial.
Liquidity risk is also very important, and all assets have different liquidity characteristics.
Investments like cash are at call and shares can usually be liquidated (with some risk and costs) quickly. Whereas superannuation requires specific conditions to be met to be able to access funds and investments like property are extremely difficult and expensive to liquidate.
Your individual situation and needs from the investment influences how important liquidity is for
the investment. A stable financial situation coupled with a long-term outlook may make liquidity an unimportant consideration. In this case, the benefits of property or superannuation are very attractive despite the liquidity issues.
Interest rate risk is relevant to geared investments and should not be underestimated.
Increasing interest costs can dramatically affect cash flow and impact greatly on the effectiveness of the strategy.
The key to investing is to manage risks based on your situation and have an investment strategy compatible with your situation and goals.
change of circumstances, including starting a family or a new job, or a desire to pay off the mortgage faster.
However, mortgage holders should beware when they hear about a new deal which might be pretty standard such as maximising interest savings by using an offset account or a transactional home loan as some amazing insight to pay your home loan off sooner.
Sometimes when you look
through the detail, the borrower can also be better off sticking to their current loan.
There are no silver bullets when it comes to paying off your loan. Usually the answer is simple: pay more off your home loan more often.
Having the most competitive interest rate will help, as will utilising an offset account, but the way to get the best results to reduce your mortgage is pay your loan down faster.
DAVID
NORRIS
In the digital age, the ability to access a myriad of content anytime, anywhere, has drastically transformed how we consume media.
I used to buy many computer magazines every month, which used to add up dollarwise.
My wife also bought a bunch of magazines, with The Australian Women’s Weekly her favourite. As we both had iPads, I started looking for a digital marketplace for magazines and newspapers.
I decided on Magzter. Founded in 2011, Magzter is the world’s largest and fastest-growing digital newsstand, offering users access to over 10,000 magazines and newspapers from around the globe. Magzter’s mission is to “make magazines and newspapers accessible to everyone, everywhere”.
While you can purchase individual Magazine subscriptions or even individual magazines, there is a subscription level called Magzter Gold. And let me tell you, if you don’t mind reading magazines on a computer, tablet or phone, it is an absolute bargain. A 24-month access to over 8000 magazines in Australia will cost you $50. You can even share
it with up to four other family members. A Magzter GOLD subscription provides unlimited reading access to its vast library. You are no longer restricted by individual magazine subscriptions. Instead, you can explore a world of diverse content at a fixed cost. Magazine topics include Business, Entertainment, Health,
Lifestyle, Technology, Fashion, Motoring, Men and Women’s interest and Comics. It contains top-shelf magazines, including The Australian Women’s Weekly, Woman’s Day, Money, New Idea, Marie Claire, Time, House and Garden, Australia
Geographic and Better Home and Gardens
Buying a subscription to any of these will cost
you more than $50 alone. Additionally, the content can be downloaded onto a tablet, laptop or mobile to read without an Internet connection.
PHYSIO AND HEADACHES
Three common types of headaches we see as clinicians are cervicogenic, tension type headaches and migraines.
Cervicogenic headaches are commonly classified as a headache focused on one side of the head usually with a focal point of tenderness at the base of the skull and a stiff neck. Cervicogenic headaches are commonly reoccurring and can last
eadaches are a common and often debilitating condition. With so many different triggers and causes of headaches, they can be restrictive to an active lifestyle. Whether it is your first time having reoccurring headaches or an ongoing issue they can still cause a major disruption to your life. Some common triggers of headaches can be related to muscular imbalances, sitting position, posture, desk or monitor setup, sleeping position, pillow firmness, long periods of sustained positioning and numerous other triggers.from hours to days and even weeks at a moderate to severe intensity. Tension type headaches are normally present with diffuse pain on both sides of the head commonly in a band like pattern. As the name suggests, tension is commonly present as the main symptoms with these mild to moderate headaches lasting from days to even weeks.
Migraines are commonly a chronic episodic headache with many triggers, these symptoms typically last between a few hours to a few days. Migraines typically focus on one side of the head, however it can shift and spread over both sides.
Migraines typically throb, are worse with exertion and often accompanied by auto-
nomic symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light, sounds and smells.
Physiotherapy treatment is known to be safe and effective for most headaches. Working with a physiotherapist can involve receiving detailed advice and education, a tailored exercise program and/or manual therapy such as massage and mobilisation techniques.
Physiotherapy will try to restore mobility in these joints and correct muscle imbalances, poor postures, and physical activities that may be contributing to the headaches.
A good assessment can understand your needs and whether physiotherapy interventions are needed.
Why is my dog coughing?
Like humans, dogs can catch viruses and infections and show symptoms similar to that of a cold or flu. Kennel cough is a common respiratory infection in dogs caused by bacteria or viruses.
Also known as Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease, Bordetella, or Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis, kennel cough is a highly contagious upper respiratory infection in dogs. If your four-legged friend has recently returned from a walk to the dog park or stayed in a new environment with other dogs, and begun hacking and gagging, kennel cough is likely to blame.
How do dogs contract kennel cough?
Many different bacterial strains comprise the general term “kennel cough”; however, Bordetella bronchiseptica is the most common strain, which is why kennel cough is often referred to as Bordetella. These bacterial particles can spread easily from
dog to dog, or to a dog from a contaminated surface, including kennel areas, food and water bowls, bedding, and leashes.
Healthy dogs can contract kennel cough by being near a coughing dog, or by coming in contact with a surface contaminated with a sick dog’s respiratory emissions. Dogs most commonly pick up kennel cough from boarding facilities, dog parks, or straying into areas of other dogs. One of the major issues with canine cough is the fact it is highly contagious and can quickly spread.
What other diseases can cause coughing?
In addition to kennel cough, there’s many other conditions that may cause your dog to cough. To confirm whether your dog’s cough is due to a kennel cough infection, your vet will need to perform a physical exam, and may also suggest blood testing and chest x-rays.
Other diseases that cause
At Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital, we understand that your pet is a cherished family member. That’s why we offer comprehensive and affordable pet care services to animals across the Penrith district.
coughing includes congestive heart failure, heartworm, pneumonia, airway obstruction, collapsing trachea and cancers.
What are the symptoms of kennel cough?
Typically, the symptoms of canine cough present three to seven days after exposure to the virus. The key symptoms include a hacking, non-productive cough, gagging, sneezing and/ or a runny nose. Some dogs may cough so hard and persistently that they vomit. Getting excited, as well as exercise can worsen symptoms. However, symptoms generally resolve after approximately seven to 10 days. It’s important to keep a close eye on your dog as pneumonia or bronchitis may develop.
How can I keep my dog safe from kennel cough?
Vaccinate! To help protect against canine cough there is an intranasal, oral or injectable vaccine available. Avoid boarding facilities that do not require proof of vaccinations and be aware that not all dogs attending dog parks will be vaccinated. With proper precautions and appropriate vaccinations, you can greatly reduce your pet’s chance of developing an annoying cough.
For more information, contact the team at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital on 4736 2037.
We offer
•Vaccinations
•Microchipping
•Dental care
•Radiography
•Surgery
Camille and all the staff at Orchard Hills Veterinary Hospital wish to thank everyone who voted for us in the 2021 Penrith City Local Business Awards. are grateful for the continued support friendship of our clients and their pets.
•Ultrasound
We won the Pet Care category in 2015, and 2019, and we are looking forward to the 2021 awards presentation!
Contact us!
4736 2027
49 Wentworth Road,Orchard Hills, NSW 2748
Monday - Friday: 8:00am-7:00pm Saturday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Open for emergencies for existing clients 9.00am-3.00pm
JANUARY
For the next six weeks Venus is reversing through your relationship zone. So expect other people to annoy, puzzle or frustrate you, as they make odd decisions, stir your emotions, and confuse your mind. Don’t try to work out where they are coming from! Aim to be understanding and open-minded. As Swiss psychiatrist (and birthday great) Dr Carl Jung reminds us, “The shoe that fits one person pinches another. There is no recipe for living that suits all cases.”
APRIL 21 TO MAY 21
With Venus in retrograde mode until September 4, it will be difficult to balance head and heart, especially when it comes to family members. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try! Loved ones could throw you off balance, scramble your sense of certainty or press your emotional buttons. But try to deflect their efforts with your earthy sense of humour and Taurus style. Talking things through with a sympathetic friend is the healing balm you need.
JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23
Venus (planet of love and money) is reversing through your sign for the next six weeks. So expect a tricky time when you may feel as if an area of your life is stalling or even going backwards. Weigh up the pros and cons of any big choices you make. And, if you can, delay making important decisions until after September 4, when you’ll be thinking more clearly. As actress (and birthday great) Helen Mirren reminds us, “We write our life story by the choices we make.”
OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22
Venus is retrograde for the next six weeks, which will boost your temperamental tendencies and you could end up alienating an authority figure (like your boss) or a loved one (like your partner). Hopefully you won’t put too many noses out of joint, as Jupiter encourages you to be more philosophical when communicating with others. Sometimes you need to lose a minor battle in order to win the war! The weekend is a good time to socialise with friends.
This week looks rather shambolic. Retrograde Venus disrupts your daily routine, and your patience could wear thin with a stressed work colleague, a frustrating family member, an unpredictable friend or an annoying acquaintance. For some Fish, a rushed romance could see you jump from the frying pan straight into the fire. Other Pisceans could upset a nosey neighbour. So slow down, calm down and think (carefully) before you speak and act!
MAY 22 TO JUNE 21
Family relationships and close friendships look complicated, as loved ones debate a wide range of controversial topics. If you have a problem that’s bothering you, avoid making a rash decision. Slow down and let your intuition be your guide. Wisdom for the week is from birthday great, Swiss psychoanalyst Dr Carl Jung, “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.”
AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23
This week Mercury (your patron planet) links up with retrograde Venus so you’ll feel argumentative, restless and/or stressed. The Sun, Mercury and retro Venus are visiting your solitude zone, so you’ll also feel like being on your own. Privacy and self-reflection are paramount, and activities like meditation, contemplation and yoga are recommended. Kate Bush: “There’s an awful lot you learn about yourself when you’re alone.”
NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21
Are you feeling restless Sagittarius?
The planets stir your gypsy gene and find you dreaming of greener pastures and foreign adventures. You’re also longing for closer connections with your international friends. But retrograde Venus stymies progress over the next six weeks. Travel could be delayed or cancelled, and new friendships will develop slowly. So plenty of patience and persistence are required if you want to achieve long-lasting results.
Prepare for a topsy-turvy week! The Sun, Mercury and Venus are in fellow fire sign Leo, so you’ll feel like powering ahead with all sorts of creative projects. But Venus is in retrograde mode, and Uranus is squaring Mercury. So rushing ahead with impulsive impetuosity could backfire badly. To reduce stress levels and the likelihood of making mistakes, enthusiasm must be balanced with caution, and fiery haste tempered with plenty of patience.
JUNE 22 TO JULY 22
You’ve been talking about saving for something big (like a car, holiday, house deposit or home renovations) for a while. With Venus reversing through your finance zone (until September 4), resist the urge to be extravagant with cash and careless with credit. In an uncertain economic climate, be a canny Crab who is cautious with money. Plus do an inventory on your inner wealth, as you nurture your self-esteem and consolidate your core values.
S EPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23
With vivacious Venus (planet of love) in retrograde mode, the next six weeks is not the ideal time to join a dating site, start a romance, propose, move in together, get married or renew your wedding vows. If you can, be patient and wait until after September 4. Expect to be more introverted and your social life will be much quieter than usual. You’re in the mood to pursue solo leisure activities like walking in the park, reading a book, journal writing or listening to music.
DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20
The planets are stimulating your intrigue zone, so no secret is safe as you uncover clues and pick up on cues that other people miss. Be careful what you unearth because you could stir up current issues or problems from the past. Lust and loot also loom large, as you work through matters involving trust, intimacy, shared possessions or joint finances. Be extra patient, as retrograde Venus complicates communication, frustrates plans and stymies progress.
Depending on how you travel, where you stay on a holiday can be the least of your concerns – merely a meeting point, or a place to rest your head after a long day of delicious food and adventuring.
As someone with this mindset, I’ll admit I was a little taken aback when I first saw the pink and stone exterior of Miss Midgley’s upon approaching the building in New Farm, Brisbane.
Created by mother-daughter duo Lisa and Isabella White, Miss Midgley’s is a 160-yearold heritage home which has been transformed into five beautiful, self-contained apartments.
Four of these apartments, known as the Locker Room, the Reflectory, the Drawing Room and the Assembly Hall, each have two bedrooms, with the fifth space, called the Principal’s Room, a glamorous one-bedroom studio.
But, one of the biggest assets of the property, is its location.
Situated in the heart of New Farm, on famous James Street, Miss Midgley’s is just a short stroll away from the best of the best in dining, fashion and cultural hubs. It’s also within walking distance of Howard Smith Wharves ferry terminal, which connects the area to surrounding suburbs including Fortitude Valley and Kangaroo Point via the Story Bridge.
Having never spent more than a day in Brisbane, I took this as the perfect opportunity to explore the city using Brisbane City Council’s CityHopper, a free inner-city ferry service that made us feel like locals.
For our stay, my friend and I were lucky enough to make ourselves at home in the Drawing Room.
Situated on the second floor in the oldest part of the building, the Drawing Room is complete with a full kitchen, generous verandah, and large beds in each of the two bedrooms, with the king double in the larger of the two able to be split into singles.
Amenities aside, the space itself is absolutely breathtaking, with decorative ceilings in the bedrooms and living room, and remnants of 160-year-old hand painted wallpaper preserved as a feature in the kitchen. Accents of hot pink and gold alongside the historic touches make the space feel cosy, yet sophisticated and feminine all at once.
During our three days in Brisbane, we hit up some of the main sites, discovering South Bank’s wide array of cafés – complete with ibis spray to protect the goods – heading up to see the city on the Wheel of Brisbane, wandering our way through Queensland Museum and Queensland Art Gallery, and heading back on the ferry to shop at Queen Street Mall.
But, when it came to food, we found that the best of the best was right under our noses. On our first night in the city, my friend and I were invited to dinner at City Winery – a working urban winery just around the corner from Miss Midgley’s.
Their menu is chock full of locally sourced produce direct from the farm gate, with a list of handmade wines crafted in Brisbane to match.
From their options of small plates designed for sharing, we chose the Charred Greens, Coal Baked Brie, and Charcuterie, which I can confirm were all to die for.
On the second night, however, we wanted to make the most of our stay at Miss Midgley’s by eating in. Although a night spent splitting a frozen pizza and ordering crepes on Uber Eats in our PJs may not sound too exciting, it was the perfect end to our trip (and got me a few episodes closer to finally finishing ‘Manifest’).
Complete with an elegant heated outdoor pool, petit laundry, book library and pet-friendly accommodation options, Miss Midgley’s is the perfect home away from home in Brisbane, offering everything you need for a good rest, and so much more.
When making a purchase at Mecca or Sephora, it can be hard not to fall victim to the alluring checkout minis.
Recently, in preparation for my upcoming ‘Euro Summer’ trip, I’ve dusted off my calculator and made it my mission to find carry on-friendly products which have the right balance of cost and convenience.
Next time you want to justify an impulse buy, find comfort in the fact some of these minis aren’t too bad a price compared to the full size – and some are even better.
Eyeshadow palettes are one item where, when it comes to travelling, it can definitely be better to up the quality, and ditch the size. Bulky palettes have no place when you’re on the go – and who really uses all the shades anyway?
Whilst they’re known for their beautiful quality, Natasha
Denona eyeshadow palettes
aren’t made to be travel companions. Thankfully, the brand makes smaller versions of some of its most iconic colourways, including the Natasha Denona Mini Bronze Eyeshadow Palette, which has five beautiful shades for just $41.
option to have your favourite shades with you, wherever you are. Although you’d be sacrificing a makeup brush by going with the smaller version, the ease just can’t be beat, and it still has a mirror included, which is a huge bonus!
Smoothing Macadamia Hair
Food is one of my favourites, and is always on special) and put it into a travel-friendly container.
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Soft Glam Eye Shadow Palette (pictured) is also a great
Although here in Penrith we’re spoiled with soft water, when you’re on holidays, hard water and chlorine can have a detrimental impact on your hair. It’s for this reason that having a leave in conditioner or mask on hand is imperative. Whilst it wouldn’t cut it in your carry on, the 273mL version of the Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask is extremely comparable to the larger size as far as cost per millilitre goes. However, if you’re low on space, don’t get the smallest size – find a more inexpensive option (the Garnier Fructis
When minimising your makeup routine for travel, primer is often the first to go. However, if you just can’t make the sacrifice, Too Faced’s Hangover Primer is the perfect option.
Coming in at half the size and less than half the price of the full-sized option, the Hangover Primer is as good as it gets when it comes to value.
Plus, it’s guaranteed to leave dry skin looking fresh and radiant all day.
Mascara is one of the best products when it comes to opting for the travel size. With an expiration date of just a few months after opening, it can be the best way to ensure you get the chance to use the whole bottle before it starts drying up.
Another Too Faced pick, and one of the most iconic mascaras in the game, the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara (pictured) is also better value when shopping mini, with the perfect amount of product for travelling, or just for trying out what could be your new go-to.
Last week’s solution
Crossword
Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black . These need to be filled in with numbers that is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to see how ‘straights’ are formed.
To complete Sudoku, fill the board by entering numbers 1 to 9 such that each row, column and 3x3 box contains every number uniquely.
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Find all the words listed hidden in the grid of letters. They can be found in straight lines up, down, forwards, backwards or even diagonally.
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BROAD HEAD
CAMOUFLAGE
COMMON CONSTRICTOR
DANGEROUS
DISTINCTIVE
GRASSLANDS
LENGTH MARKINGS
PREDATOR
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Last week’s solution
Test your knowledge about Australia’s women’s national soccer team in our special trivia quiz this week...
1. Which country did Australia play in its first recognised women’s international football match in 1979?
2. Which country did Australia lose the final to in the 1983 Oceania Cup?
3. Originally hated by the players of the time, in what year did the Matildas become the
official name of the Australian team?
4. Who is the current head coach of the Matildas?
5. Only one person has coached the Matildas in more than 100 games. Who is it?
6. At 157, who has the most caps for Australia, having started her career in 2006?
ANSWERS 1. New Zealand 2. New Zealand 3. 1995 4. Tony Gustavsson 5. Tom Sermanni 6. Clare PolkinghorneHow to beat
Like Sudoku, no single number can repeat in any row or column. But... rows and columns are divided by black squares into compartments. These need to be filled in with numbers that complete a ‘straight’. A straight is a set of numbers with no gaps but can be in any order, eg [4,2,3,5]. Clues in black cells remove that number as an option in that row and column, and are not part of any straight. Glance at the solution to see how ‘straights’ are formed.
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Shania Twain’s milestone
Shania Twain is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her breakout album ‘Come On Over’ this year.
To commemorate the album’s anniversary and its accumulation of more than 40 million in worldwide sales, ‘Come On Over’ has been remastered from the original tapes for the first time.
An August 25 release date has been slated.
“With ‘Come On Over’, it was important for me to give what I thought was the best record of my life, and that is why there’s so many songs on it,” Twain said in a statement.
“There was no point in saving songs for another album or even giving songs to other artists because I thought this might be
my only chance to really make an impact as a follow-up to the prior album, which was already certified Diamond. I would say that ‘Come On Over’ was so high-pressure for me because I knew I had more in me than one Diamond album.”
A range of new versions of ‘Come On Over’ will be released including a three-CD Super Deluxe edition that features a commemorative hardback book. There’s also a bunch of new tracks and duets with Chris Martin, Elton John, Alison Krauss, and the Backstreet Boys Vinyl and digital special releases are also slated.
Twain is currently touring, and enjoying something of a career resurgence.