Western Weekender October 7 2022

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TROY DODDS

Penrith’s greatest ever period of success has delivered the once struggling club a second straight Premiership and confirmed the Panthers are an unstoppable rugby league juggernaut.

It is impossible to argue with James Fish er-Harris’ cheeky claim that this is the best Penrith team of all-time. They are delivering an unprecedented sustained period of success and have lost just 10 games in the past three seasons, breaking countless records along the way.

Coach Ivan Cleary and his co-captain son Nathan have also entered Panthers immor tality, creating all sorts of history in what was one of the greatest Premiership defences the game has ever seen.

Ivan is now the only Penrith coach to have won dual Premierships with the club, while at just 24 Nathan is on his way to becoming the club’s greatest ever player.

But Cleary was overshadowed on Grand Final night by a stunning performance from fullback Dylan Edwards, who claimed the Clive Churchill Medal as player of the match. Penrith players and fans partied long and hard into the night after Sunday’s 28-12 demolition of Parramatta.

It was a definitive game of this incredible Penrith era and proved the club’s dominance of the competition over the past three seasons.

It was billed as the greatest Battle of the West in history but almost from the kick-off it was obvious Parramatta were little chance of stopping a switched on Penrith.

Eels fans were barely in their seats by the time it was obvious the trophy was staying at the foot of the Mountains.

Penrith has emerged from an 18-year title drought and near collapse to now have two more Grand Final wins, and show no sign of slowing down.

The scenes at Panthers Leagues Club after the game and at a fan day on Monday at Blue Bet Stadium prove this Penrith team has won over the community.

From Bathurst to Blacktown, Penrith offi cially own the west – the result of hard work, taking a chance and a playing group that has taken the NRL by storm.

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stadium blueprint

This is the stunning sporting venue that could provide the blueprint for the new Penrith Stadium if it is built on the Penrith Showground site.

TQL Stadium in Cincinnati is the home of FC Cincinnati in the Major League Soccer competition in the United States and has a capacity of 26,000. It opened in 2021.

It is being used as inspiration for the new stadium in Penrith and could emerge as a reality if the Showground acquisition goes ahead.

“At 26,000 seats in a great rectangular configuration with lots of flexibility for multiple sports and a vast array of different facilities, it looks perfect for what Penrith needs and deserves,” State Penrith MP Stuart Ayres told the Weekender

“It’s hard to imagine a new venue when you have only ever known Penrith Stadium, that is why I want fans to look at TQL Stadium to see what’s possible in Penrith.”

A venue of TQL Stadium’s size would not be possible at the current BlueBet Stadium site. The family hill would need to be retained if the current stadium site was used and capac ity would only increase marginally.

“The Penrith Paceway is the right location for the future stadium with the current stadium site ideally placed to be converted

into public open space. The last thing we want on the Paceway site is thousands of apartments,” Mr Ayres said.

“Relocating the harness racing to a more suitable site in the Penrith LGA will give the Paceway the best opportunity to continue to prosper into the future.”

Penrith’s golden era of success and back-toback Premierships will put pressure on Blue Bet Stadium’s capacity in coming seasons, with the club’s fan base continuing to grow.

Matches are already regularly selling out and the stadium lacks the facilities of modern sporting venues.

“TQL Stadium in the western districts of Cincinnati is the perfect global benchmark for the future Penrith Stadium,” Mr Ayres said.

The State Government continues to nego tiate with the Paceway regarding acquisition of the land.

The corporate facilities inside TQL Stadium in the United States.

Inside the stunning TQL Stadium.

TQL Stadium is being used

for the new Penrith venue.

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Why Panthers should party on

It was the perfect Finals series built around the perfect preparation.

Every detail meticulously planned.

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And not just the 80 minutes, though that obviously sits as the centrepiece of what is happening around it.

Everything from what the group eats and drinks before the game, to the exact timing of how things need to play out on game day is prepared with care and precision.

The preference is to get to the game together, so game day travel is another important factor for the group that must be planned and arranged.

These are the little things that go into a Finals campaign you just don’t think about.

During the week, the game dominates discussion. First the showdown with the Eels, then the Rabbitohs, then the Eels again.

There is no time to talk anything else but footy.

But the conversation often skews away from the game itself. What jersey are we wearing this week? For those in the group with kids, who is looking after them, or are they coming to the game? What’s the playlist look like this week for before and after the match?

Yes, a lot goes into a Finals campaign for a group of passionate Panthers fans like me and my fellow footy-following mates.

You knew that’s what I was talking about, right? What else could I have been referring to?

In all seriousness, how good was that month of football for anyone associated with the Panthers, from the players all the way down to sponsors and supporters?

People celebrated in very different ways after the game on Sunday.

A friend of mine who watched on TV enjoyed a rare glass of red wine before hitting the sack.

Criticism of Penrith’s celebrations, largely coming from one organisation that purports to love the game, is nothing short of lunacy.

It would appear some within the rugby league media expected the players to have a warm glass of milk and be tucked up in bed by midnight.

There is almost nothing in the Panthers’ post-game celebrations that is even worth mentioning as a problem.

These are young blokes letting their hair down doing no harm to anyone else.

But right on cue, elements of the rugby league media were desperate to find a prob lem.

The same rugby league media who the players took time to speak to before and after the game, in the midst of one of the best moments of their professional lives.

The same rugby league media who were invited into the dressing rooms to watch and report on the celebrations.

The same rugby league media who were invited to the fan day at BlueBet Stadium on Monday morning.

Their thanks is to suggest the celebrations were immature and tarnished the legacy of this great team.

Suggestions from afar, mind you. Many of those heaping criticism this week haven’t interviewed a Penrith player, been to a media session or ventured to BlueBet Stadium for a game in years.

They have not been around this squad, and barely listen when their more on-the-ground colleagues tell them that this one of the best playing groups they’ve ever dealt with.

This Penrith team’s humility, pride and attachment to the community is evident to anyone who is close to it.

Luai have done for Mount Druitt in particular cannot be under-valued. Same goes for Isaah Yeo and Liam Martin in areas like Dubbo and Temora.

This is a team that despite criticism of their celebrations last year and over-the-top reporting about the broken trophy, still invited the media to be part of the celebra tions on Sunday night and Monday morning.

A team that still rocked up for its commit ments for various promo videos and photo shoots for media outlets this season despite knowing what some within those organisa tions have said about them.

Their celebrations may not be everyone’s cup of tea.

But this is the point; it’s their celebrations.

As Andrew Voss said on SEN on Tuesday morning, “winners have parties. losers have meetings”.

“How can you be offended? Seriously!” Voss said.

As fans, we can celebrate how we choose to. As players, they can do the same; as long as it’s within the confines of public decency and the law.

As for comments by James Fisher-Harris regarding Parramatta “being our sons” and that ‘we hate Parra chant’... please.

The game begs for rivalries but expects those rivalries can only exist within some very fine lines of geographical nature.

True sporting rivalries are built on hatred and there’s no doubt Fish put some more spice into the Panthers v Eels matches to come in the next few years.

If the Eels’ players use that as motivation, brilliant. If it sells more tickets to matches next year, even better.

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Another group of mates watched at the club, then headed home with some very tired kids, memories of a great day forever intact.

Others partied into the night and nursed a sore head the next morning. I’m in that category.

And of course, the players celebrated long and hard too, deservedly so.

This is a team that spends more time signing autographs and taking photos after matches than any other side in the NRL. They have every right to walk straight off the field after the game, yet often the team song is delayed while Nathan Cleary or Brian To’o sign a final jersey or two.

This is a team that represents its commu nity, and the enormity of what players like Brian To’o, Stephen Crichton and Jarome

“We’ve lost our character and our sense of humour if we can’t see the humorous side of that,” Voss said.

Api Koroisau’s comments, largely in the heat of the moment while caught up with celebrations, will be forgiven when he puts on a Tigers jersey and improves the quality of their footy side next year.

It’s a great time to be a Penrith fan, and an even better time to be a player. We should all soak it up... every last bit of it.

Where is Lynette?

reward announced to help solve Penrith mystery

which is re-examining the circumstances surrounding the disappearance.

The NSW Government and NSW Police Force have announced a $500,000 reward for information regard ing one of Penrith’s biggest unsolved mysteries.

15-year-old Lynette Melbin suspiciously disappeared on Monday, June 5, 1972, and has never been found.

The teenager was last seen after speaking to her mother at Penrith Plaza and arranged to be picked up from her boyfriend’s house in Penrith later that day. She never arrived.

While a Coronial Inquest into the case in 2001 deter mined that Lynette had died of undetermined causes, police suspect there are locals in the Penrith community with useful information who have not come forward.

Detectives from Nepean Police Area Command were investigat ing under Strike Force Willmott, before the matter underwent a review in 2012 and was referred to the Unsolved Homicide Unit,

“As part of this renewed appeal we’re asking any associates of the Melbin family and those who were close to Lynette in the ‘70s to contact police,” the Unsolved Homicide Unit’s Detective Chief Inspector David Laidlaw said.

“We believe Lynette was seen speaking with two males inside a panel van near her house on Caloola Avenue, Penrith –formerly Kingswood Park – on the day she disappeared.”

As part of the investigation, police are also looking to speak with a man who may have previ ously assisted police.

“We wish to speak with anyone who resided in Caloola Avenue during that time and those who may be able to help us identify those men,” he said.

“We also believe a male who worked either in a bakery or doing bread deliveries and was known to Lynette may have assisted police initially and urge him to come forward.”

With the $500,000 reward pertaining to any information

that leads to the arrest and conviction of anyone responsi ble for Lynette’s disappearance, Deputy Premier and Minister for Police Paul Toole said it was critical that people reach out to police to help provide closure.

Lynette’s twin sister, Liana Stewart said the grief has been “unimaginable” but the family is still searching for answers.

“We know Lynette met with something sinister and is never coming back and the best we can hope for is someone who knows

something will come forward so we can finally know what happened,” Ms Stewart said this week.

“It’s too late for Mum, who we lost two years ago, but we pray we get the answers, particularly for our 86-year-old dad. If anybody knows anything no matter how small, please come forward, we will be forever grateful.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or nsw.crimes toppers.com.au.

Premier’s big call on Dam wall plan

A proposal to raise the Warragamba Dam wall by 14 metres has been declared Critical State Significant Infrastructure by the State Government.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the contro versial proposal to raise the Dam wall would save lives, save properties and would help future-proof western Sydney from flood risks.

“First and foremost my number one priority as Premier is protecting NSW communities and we know from the independent flood inquiry that the best way to protect commu nities downstream is to raise the wall,” Mr Perrottet said.

“This declaration reinforces that raising the Dam wall is the most effective long-term flood mitigation strategy to help protect residents across the Hawkesbury-Nepean.

“This region has been hit hard by floods and we are committed to progressing this important project to make sure residents have genuine flood protection into the future.”

Minister for Planning and Minister for Homes Anthony Roberts said the declaration would not impact the rigorous assessment and stakeholder scrutiny the proposal would need to go through.

“The proposal has already been subject to an 82-day public exhibition, which gave stakeholders a chance to provide their feed back,” Mr Roberts said.

“The recent flood inquiry confirmed that raising the Warragamba Dam wall is the most effective flood mitigation option available to us. This proposal doesn’t hurt us during drought, but will protect us during floods, balancing the natural extremes that are becoming more frequent.”

Lynette Melbin in a photograph taken before she disappeared.

HSC exams set to begin

the only one out there feeling like this too.”

After two years mixed up in online learn ing, social distancing restrictions, and countless isolation periods, the count down is finally on to the HSC written exams.

With English Paper 1 now less than a week away, owner and head tutor of The Study Hub, Fibera Keigaldie, assures recent graduates that they’re not on this emotional rollercoaster alone.

“The HSC is stressful and there’s no denying that. The pressure of the overall mark and results, the work pace and load can feel over whelming and because of this, students often feel lost, confused and not sure where to start when preparing or studying for the HSC,” she said.

“This can lead to stress and anxiety, but the good news is that it doesn’t have to feel this way and know that you’re not

Though exam time might lend itself to cramming, Ms Keigaldie wants to remind everyone that now is the most important time to maintain a well-rounded approach to studying.

“We often underestimate the power of what I call the 3 R’s: rest, reward and reflec tion,” she said.

“There’s no point going to an exam if you feel exhausted and burnt out. Not only does rest help you improve your ability to recall but also your overall mood and stress levels.

“Remember to make time to also do the things you enjoy as a reward for the hard work you’re putting into your stud ies so you feel inspired and motivated to walk into your exams confidently.

“Remember there’s some thing to learn from every lesson, so if you feel like something didn’t go your way, go back reflect and think about a way you can either

improve or do better next time.”

When it comes to managing the inevitable stress that comes with your final exams, it’s imperative to remember that as much as it may feel like it, the HSC is not the be all and end all.

“There’s a huge misconcep tion that getting a high ATAR is the only way to get into uni or land your dream job. That’s not true, as I myself didn’t get a great ATAR. I still managed to get to uni, complete my degree and land multiple dream jobs and now helping other students feel confident while thriving at school as a tutor,” Ms Keigaldie said.

“Be clear from the start what results you would like to achieve and then work out what you need to do to get as close to your desired results. Remember there are so many different avenues to reach your goal. ATAR is only one of them.”

The first exams of the 2022 HSC period begin on Wednesday, October 12.

The Study Hub’s Fibera Keigaldie. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Ready for now and tomorrow: St Marys Leagues steps into future

St Marys Rugby League Club is celebrat ing 40 years this year and is looking better than ever.

The Club has just opened its new $25 million Western Foyer, Saints Event Centre, and Saints Sports Bar.

With the development first discussed in 2015, St Marys Leagues CEO Rod Desborough said it was amazing to see a “dream become a reality”.

“The Club and Board had two long term visions to have a hotel and this Western Foyer and Event Centre development, so it is great to see both be achieved,” Mr Desborough said.

“The most recent project was about 12 months from start to finish and was completed on time and on budget.”

Briefing the architects to create a ‘wow’ factor, Mr Desborough said the different elements deliver a sense of excitement.

“We wanted something completely unique, and we wanted to move the front entrance to Forrester Road as we felt it created a real pres ence and would make people who are driving past want to come in and have a look,” he said.

“The façade and lighting outside combined with the grand foyer that features LED walls with 3D cascading waterfalls and marine life is really special.”

The American styled sports bar and event centre also offers patrons high quality expe riences.

“With screens and speakers everywhere, an extensive range of beverages and all the favourite food like pizza and wings, I think we’ve got one of the best sports bars anywhere in NSW,” he said.

“The event centre upstairs is world class and will help us provide for community and

sporting organisations who can use the space as well as facilitating the hotel as well.”

Opening on Melbourne Cup Day in 1982, Mr Desborough said Saints is committed to catering for the community for many more years.

“The Club has gotten very busy over the last couple of years so the Board has strategically planned to get ready ahead of a future boom and make sure we can continue to meet the

needs of our members and the community,” he said.

“The whole area is going to grow in popu lation and with the new Western Sydney Airport coming we are in a great position with premium facilities.”

Showing its community spirit, the Club also just donated $60,000 to Dunheved Golf Club.

It’s aimed at improving the course for the future after being damaged by the floods.

Call for applications to help boost the resilience of youth

Small and large grants are still available for community projects through the NSW Government’s $10.3 million Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative.

Funding is available to local councils, schools, not-for-profit organisations and Local Aboriginal Land Councils providing programs to enhance the wellbeing and resilience of young people in regional NSW.

The Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative supports local programs that help young people develop resilience, build community connection and improve their wellbeing.

Grants up to $50,000 are available. Applications close 31 December 2022 or when funding is fully allocated.

For more information about eligibility and the Program Guidelines, go to: nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/regional-youth/ children-and-young-people-wellbeingrecovery-initiative

Saints CEO Rod Desborough in the new sports bar. Photo: Melinda Jane. The new club entrance.

In Penrith nature goes beyond beautiful parks and waterways to encompass the positive spirit of our community.

Positively Penrith

It’s our nature

Administration

Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street.

St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207-209 Queen Street.

Contact Centre Open 8.30am-4pm. Mon-Fri. 4732 7777 PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 council@penrith.city Council’s services are accessible via the online portal at my.penrith.city

Services

Waste Services 4732 7777

Illegal Dumping Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad.

Graffiti Hotline Freecall 1800 022 182

Meeting Dates

11 October – 7pm

Onine via penrith.city (Policy Review Meeting)

31 October – 7pm Onine via penrith.city (Ordinary Meeting)

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Council Briefs

● CONGRATULATIONS to the Penrith Panthers – 2022 NRL Premiers! Penrith City Council and the whole Penrith community congratulate you on your win against the Parramatta Eels.

Well done on the record-breaking feat with grand final victories in every grade this year – that is truly a historic moment in the game’s 113-year history. Go the mighty Penrith Panthers!

● Join Penrith City Library and The Joan for a great evening with authors Craig Silvey and James Roy on Monday, 17 October 2022 from 6.30–7.30pm at The Joan’s Q Theatre. Craig Silvey will be sitting down with James Roy to talk about his newest novel, ‘Runt’. Tickets are $10 per person.

Registration is essential to secure your seats. Book now at penrith.city/events

● Council’s expanded range of online service options allow you to access and manage a wide range of Council services, including paying your rates, tracking a Development Application and making an online application.

You can also use the Online Services Portal to easily make an enquiry, report concerns, or lodge a request for Council services such as waste collection and road maintenance.

All services are tracked so you can keep informed of its progress and you will be notified when the request has been completed.

Go to my.penrith.city

● The new David Currie Playspace on Banks Drive, St Clair, is complete and ready to enjoy. The inclusive playspace was jointly funded by Penrith City Council, and the Australian and NSW Governments.

The upgrade includes a fully fenced playspace with accessible equipment, new pathways including accessible bike track, fitness equipment, basketball half court, seating, picnic shelter, shade sails, landscaping and car park upgrades.

Council will also be constructing a new amenities building which will include an adult change space, accessible toilet and ambulant toilet. Construction is expected to begin in late 2022

Find out more at yoursaypenrith.com.ay/banksdrive

Public Notices

Public Meeting – Penrith Local Planning Panel

The Penrith Local Planning Panel will meet to determine the following:

• DA22/0073

9a Dilga Crescent, Erskine Park

Torrens title subdivision into 3 lots, including retention of 1 lot as drainage reserve, tree removal, site remediation and associated civil and stormwater works

• DA22/0074

11 Ashwick Circuit, St Clair

Subdivision into 2 lots including 1 lot to be retained as drainage reserve and associated stormwater and drainage works

When: Wednesday, 12 October 2022 commencing at 11am

Where: The Local Planning Panel meeting will be conducted in a hybrid environment with opportunity to either attend the meeting in person or connect online.

To enable access to the meeting and registration of speakers, please contact the Development Services Department on 4732 7637 or email localpanel@penrith.city by 4pm on Monday, 10 October 2022. A meeting invitation with log in details will be provided upon request.

Any person joining the meeting are informed that the meeting will be audio recorded, and a copy of that recording will be made publicly available following the meeting.

Relevant documents will be available on Penrith Council’s website penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Local-Planning-Panel/

Proposed Road Closing

Section 38B Roads Act 1993

In pursuance of the provisions of the Roads Act 1993, notice is hereby given that Penrith City Council proposes to close the council public road listed in Schedule 1.

Schedule 1:

• Located east to the intersection of Lucas Street and Troy Street Emu Plains. The unformed road adjoins 34 Troy Street (Lot 1 DP237313) to the south and 32A Troy Street (Lot 4 DP620439) to the north. The location of the road is identified in the map below outlined in yellow.

All affected parties are hereby invited to make submissions concerning the proposal. Submissions must be received in writing addressed to the General Manager, Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 or council@penrith.city, within 28 of the date of this notice.

For all enquiries: Please contact Rhi Slaughter, Project Officer on 4732 7777 or rhi.slaughter@penrith.city

Safety in focus as road upgrades are locked in

Location

Bringelly Rd, Kingswood

Penrith Council is looking to improve the safety of roads throughout the area with a series of big cost projects.

At the most recent Ordinary Meeting, Councillors acknowledged the acceptance of a funding allocation of $1,515,000 from the Australian Government Black Spot Program and NSW Safer Roads Program.

The program is part of a commitment to reduce crashes on Australian roads where road locations that have reoccurring crashes are targeted and have new safety measures installed.

The report stated in August 2021, road projects were submitted to the consultative panel for consideration for the 2022/23 finan cial year.

Council was advised that a project in King swood, Cranebrook and two in Colyton had been assessed and approved for 100 per cent of the funding, which all Councillors agreed to receive.

“It is expected that the resulting accident remediation treatments will result in improved levels of traffic safety and a reduc tion in accidents on local and regional roads within the Local Government Area (LGA),” it said.

“This funding will help realise the Austral

ian Government’s National Road Safety Strategy, and NSW Towards Zero strategy, which commits Federal, State and Territory Governments to completely eliminate deaths and serious injuries from road trauma by 2056.”

Nine additional target areas were also high lighted to be nominated by Council’s Traffic Section to be considered for the 2023/24 funding period of a total of $2,750,000.

The document said the analysis of the accidents at the locations was based on the Transport for NSW recorded accident data available to Council for the five-year period from 2016 to 2021.

“Nominated projects were prioritised according to the number of injury crashes that had occurred over the five-year period, and the ability to successfully remediate the accident hazards at that location by way of an appropriate treatment,” it said.

“The final list of projects offers the Penrith LGA the greatest yield in terms of accident savings for the nomination year and accord ingly are the highest ranked against the established criteria.”

All the proposed projects were noted to be fully funded by the Federal and State Govern ments if approved, except for the Cranebrook Village project that could receive $100,000 from Council’s 2023/24 Traffic and Transport Facilities Program budget.

Hewitt St, Colyton

PROJECTS APPROVED FOR 2022/23

Project Description

Median island, kerb blisters and speed cushions.

Roundabout, traffic control devices, and pedestrian refuge.

Andrews Rd and Laycock St, Cranebrook Roundabout.

Shepherd St, Colyton

Location

Public Notices (cont.)

Planning Agreement for 57 Henry Street, Penrith

Penrith City Council is publicly notifying a Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA) between Council, and By the Park Pty Ltd. The VPA has been prepared in support of a Planning Proposal relating to 57 Henry Street, Penrith.

The VPA sets out mechanisms for the timing and delivery of certain road improvements at the intersection of Evan Street and Henry Street, Penrith. A copy of the VPA and explanatory note can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au

The notification period is from Thursday, 6 October 2022 to Thursday, 3 November 2022.

For enquiries: Please contact Kathryn Sprang, Senior Planner, on 4732 7834 or kathryn.sprang@penrith.city

Development Consent/s Determined

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Approved Development Applications

• Mazen Abuduhou

DA21/0992

Lot 213 DP 16937, 54 Canberra Street, Oxley Park Carport

• Universal Property Group Pty Ltd

DA22/0847

Lot 32 DP 1241192, 21 Gulshan Avenue, Claremont Meadows

Single storey dwelling

Roundabout, traffic control devices, and pedestrian refuge.

PROJECTS SUBMITTED FOR 2023/24

Glenmore Pkwy, Glenmore Park between Glengarry Dr and Camellia Ave

Suggest Improvements

Roundabouts, safety barrier, and traffic calming.

Roper Rd and Hewitt St, Colyton Safety barrier extension, and a traffic study.

Third Ave, Llandilo between Sixth Ave and Seventh Ave Median island with line marking.

Cranebrook Village (Borrowdale Wy, Hosking St, Laycock St), Cranebrook Traffic calming and roundabouts.

Carpenter St and Marsden Rd, St Marys

Improvements to roundabout deflection and traffic calming.

Evan St and Stafford St, Penrith Improvements to roundabout deflection and traffic calming.

Sydney St and Great Western Hwy, St Marys Traffic study to assess upgrade options.

Worth St and Union Rd, Penrith Traffic study to assess upgrade options.

Henry St and Riley St, Penrith Upgrade traffic signals.

• Universal Property Group Pty Ltd

DA22/0847

Lot 32 DP 1241192, 21 Gulshan Avenue, Claremont Meadows

Single storey dwelling

• Traztar Pty Ltd

DA22/0838

Lot 4 DP 28557, 217 Carpenter Street, St Marys Strata subdivision x 2 lots

• Capitol Constructions

DA22/0805

Lot 334 DP 1281686, 70 Major Tomkins Parade, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

• Lendlease Communities DA21/0946 (Werrington) Pty Ltd

Lot 1 DP 1226122, 16 Chapman Street, Werrington

Integrated Housing Development involving Torrens title subdivision x 12 lots, construction of 12 x single dwellings, and associated works on existing residue lots (Lots 1213, 2000, 2200 & 2210)

• Carrie-Anne Louise Atkinson DA22/0814

Lot 786 DP 717440, 34 Bluebird Road, Cranebrook Verandah

• Jakanda Pty Ltd

DA22/0802

Lot 11 DP 245661, 30 Newham Drive, Cambridge Gardens

Dwelling alterations and addition of a awning

• Blackwall Limited DA22/0635

Lot 1 DP 1047731, 9–11 Glenbrook Street, Jamisontown

Fitout and use of tenancy as recreation facility (indoor) for health studio including flotation tanks, sauna booths and massage rooms

• Archi Lab Pty Ltd

DA22/0732

Lot 3 SP 13804, 3/361–365 High Street, Penrith

Shopfront alterations & fitout and use of premises as take away food shop

• Kohler Brothers Property Group Pty Ltd DA21/0451

Lot 56 DP 31423 and Lot 57 DP 31423, 71 Second Avenue, Kingswood

Demolition of existing dwellings, construction of a 2-storey boarding house with 25 boarding rooms, an on-site manager’s room, and basement car parking, with associated stormwater and landscaping works

• Firstyle Homes Pty Ltd DA22/0754

Lot 313 DP 1281686, 56 Kirsh Street, Werrington 2-storey dwelling

• Jessica Lea Barton DA22/0483

Lot 9 SP 52442, 9/1 George Street, Kingswood

Alterations and additions to an existing town house (Unit 9) to create a first floor living area and associated strata plan amendment

Viewing of Development Applications

The above development application/s may be viewed on Council’s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DATracker Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts

By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Δ Decjuba coming to Penrith: Good news for fashion lovers! Westfield Penrith has confirmed that Decjuba will open a store in the centre in the coming weeks. They’ll be located near centre court on Level 2.

Δ New Birdhouse: The Birdhouse has moved out of its Penrith location at the Aussie Arms hotel. But the restau rant has a new home, with the venue opening in the historic Winery Gardens at Minchinbury (pictured) last week.

to purchase, the Delicious Duos two litre tubs have not one but two flavours, perfectly complementing each other to make an iconic dessert, available in three delicious combinations! Flavours include Chocolate Affair, Caramel Hokey Pokey and Berry Passion Pavlova. Delicious Duos are now avail able at Coles, Woolworths and IGA.

ton are better than ever thanks to a spruce up of the building. The Centre’s expansive OSHC room (pictured), which caters for young people aged five to 12, has undergone a major upgrade in recent weeks and the new features are being enjoyed by young people who attend before and after school care.

Δ Iconic duo: Blue Ribbon has announced Delicious Duos – combin ing that iconic, creamy ice cream with crunchy pieces and saucy swirls. Solv ing the eternal issue faced by Aussies of quantity vs quality and which flavour

Δ Juice time: If you love a nice fresh juice, St Marys Fresh Fruit Market at St Marys Village now have a cold pressed juice bar in store! The juice bar is open every day from 9am to 4pm.

Δ Secret launch: Is it a flower shop, a bar or both? More details are coming soon but there’s already plenty of talk about The Flower Shop, soon to open on High Street in Penrith. Check out www.theflowershop.com.au to stay across all the details.

Δ Yoorami upgrade: Weekday mornings and afternoons spent at Yoorami Children’s Centre’s Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) in Werring

Part of the Yoorami OSHC refurbish ment saw existing walls removed to accommodate a brand-new and much larger kitchen, while the bathrooms have been modernised and now include accessible bathroom facilities with a shower. The building’s play and preparation areas, storage room, and air conditioning systems have all been updated, and the open-plan room has been repainted and fitted with contem porary flooring and new security screens. Outside, the access ramp at the rear of the building has been improved along with the covered veranda where young people get to rest and unwind. This overlooks fresh gardens and new outdoor play equipment.

Gym + Fitness seems very difficult to start for a young personbut a new PCYC program is set to have a significant impact on Penrith youths, thanks to the help of a Youth Opportunitiesgrant.

The Strong program, run by the PCYC, is a FREE program for 14-20 year old’s in the Penrith community and will help teach them about Health, Fitness & wellbeing.

This program is a youth driven community project with a youth committee.

This program involves giving the youth a FREE club and gym memberships + free merchandise (pictured). They will also receive access to our Monday and Friday program with our trainer Beni, who will write them up a program and show them the ins and outs of the gym while being the person to rely on and mentor the youth.

PCYC Club Manager Tristan Summerhayes said the program was also a way of building relationships between youth & increasing socialisation after a long period of lockdowns.

“It gives them an interest, something that all the other kids can talk about to and do with each other, and it allows them to be a part of something really life changing and that’s what I love about it,” he said.

This Strong program also involves frequent presentations with Mentors, Nutritionists, speakers, or coaches to help empower the youth. Kirk from Knockout nutrition, who hosted the first presentation said ‘ I had the privilege of being able to present my knowledge on nutrition to the youth involved in the strong program. It’s great to see the kids learn healthy habits in training and healthy lifestyle choices also’. If you, or you know of anyone would be interested in joining STRONG. Please contact 4732 1755 or Penrith@pcycnsw.org.au

New look for Penrith RSL with $30 million upgrade proposed

Penrith RSL Club could go through another era of transformation with plans for multi-million dollar altera tions in the pipeline.

The club has lodged a Development Appli cation (DA) to Penrith City Council for work worth close to $30 million.

Located at the corner of Lethbridge and Castlereagh Street with street frontage on Tindale Street, Penrith RSL has operated on the site since the early 1960s and has under gone significant redevelopment since.

Currently, the 13,525 square metres subject site accommodates a large two–three storey building as well as at-grade and a decked car parking structure.

The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said the proposal seeks Council approval to demolish parts of the external site at ground level including the car park at the western side of Tindale Street, the roundabout in the entry driveway, the walkway between the decked car park and club, along with car parks at the eastern edge of the decked car park near Lethbridge Street.

Sections inside the building will also be removed including some tenancy space, an office and a gaming area and bar.

If approved, the SEE said there will be new

additions throughout the space to improve the overall establishment.

“The development seeks to infill an existing underdeveloped section of the Tindale St frontage, with a two-storey built element that will form a western extension of the club building,” it said.

“That new building space provides a distin guishable streetscape element but maintains the scale, bulk and height of the existing club building. This space will provide new func

tion room facilities for the club.

“The new function space also allows for a reconfiguration of the bar, lounge, dining and games room within the existing building as well as improving the foyer and entry areas together with creating new retail spaces at the ground floor frontage to Tindale Street.”

According to the DA document the proposed works will involve the removal of a total of 45 car parking spaces from various locations. Off-street parking for the club will be

provided for a total of 467 parking spaces in the existing under croft and multi-level park ing structure which is to remain unchanged.

Traffic surveys confirmed that substantial spare car parking capacity is readily available on the subject site at all times.

The document said that the expansion would deliver positive outcomes by improv ing an important community facility and activating Tindale Street through increased retail and pedestrian activity.

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An artist’s impression of the new-look Tindale Street entrance to Penrith RSL.

LAW and ORDER

Police Snapshot Legal Matters

Werrington: Man arrested after odd incident at property

A man has been charged after causing mali cious damage and driving whilst suspended in Werrington.

About 3.40pm on Friday, September 30, a 30-year-old North St Marys man drove his motor vehicle to an address in Chrisan Close, Werrington.

The man allegedly drove his vehicle into the driveway at the location and collided with the roller garage door.

It is then alleged the man got out of the vehicle, squeezed past a colourbond fence, and entered a secured carport at the location.

The occupant of the location was notified and confronted the man, who continued to yell out for the other occupant.

The man was told to leave and did so.

Around 12.05am on Saturday, October 1, police attended the 30-year-old’s home address where he was arrested.

Checks revealed the man was the holder of a learner’s licence which had been suspended.

He was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, October 11.

St Clair: Man returns positive breath test after traffic accident

A man has been charged after he was caught drink driving in St Clair just before the long weekend.

About 4pm on Friday, September 30, police were called to a minor motor vehicle collision on Endeavour Avenue, St Clair.

Both drivers were subjected to a breath test, with a 51-year-old St Clair man’s test proving positive.

He was arrested for the purpose of a breath test and taken to Penrith Police Station.

The man underwent a secondary breath analysis that returned a mid-range positive reading.

His licence was suspended, and he was charged.

The man will front Penrith Local Court on Thursday, November 3.

North St Marys: Disqualified driver caught using phone behind the wheel

A man has been charged after driving whilst disqualified and using his mobile phone while not permitted in North St Marys last week.

About 6pm on Friday, September 30, police were patrolling Griffiths Street, North St Marys when they stopped a vehicle for the driver using his phone whilst driving.

Officers spoke with the driver, a 27-year-old Mount Druitt man and asked him for his licence.

The man allegedly informed police that he did not hold a licence as it was disqualified.

Checks confirmed the man was disquali fied from driving until May 2024.

The man was charged and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, October 11.

St Marys: Cannabis found during vehicle search

A man has been charged after possessing prohibited drugs in St Marys.

About 10pm on Friday, September 30, police were patrolling Marsden Road, St Marys when they stopped a motor vehicle for a breath test.

The driver, a 43-year-old St Clair man was breath tested, which proved negative.

It is alleged the man appeared nervous and was asked if the vehicle contained anything that it should not.

The man allegedly admitted to having cannabis in the vehicle.

Officers searched the vehicle and allegedly located a plastic container containing canna bis.

The man was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court at a later date.

Jamisontown: Man busted using stolen credit card

A man has been charged with stealing and fraud in Jamisontown.

About 12.30pm on Saturday, October 1, a 29-year-old Bringelly man and his friend were at a licensed premises when the man lost his wallet.

It is alleged an unknown man took the wallet and used the credit cards at a nearby service station to purchase items.

The unknown man then attended a nearby fast-food restaurant where he used the credit card again.

The 29-year-old received notifications on his phone about the usage so he attended a nearby service station with his friend where they thought the card would be used next.

Whilst waiting at the location a 40-year-old Wallacia man arrived and when he produced the credit card, the 29-year-old allegedly questioned him.

This led to a violent altercation between the two parties before police attended and arrested the 40-year-old.

The man was charged and will face Penrith Local Court later.

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CASE HIGHLIGHTS LEGAL COMPLEXITIES

The criminal proceedings against Bruce Lehrmann in relation to the alleged sexual assault of Brittney Higgins commenced in the ACT Supreme Court on Tuesday morning.

The Higgins case has been the subject of much public scrutiny and has been covered widely by the media.

Mr Lehrmann is accused of one count of sexual intercourse without consent. The alleged offence is said to have occurred on March 23 2019 at Parliament House.

The accused has pleaded not guilty to the charge, which means that the matter will go to trial.

In criminal cases like these where a person pleads not guilty, the Court will hear state ments from witnesses about what occurred on the night in question. This will likely include evidence from Higgins herself.

Mr Lehrmann and his legal team will then have the opportunity to cross examine the witnesses for the Prosecution and decide whether or not Mr Lehrmann gives evidence himself or observes his right to silence.

Whilst there are differences in the criminal justice systems across each State, they are very similar.

It is up to the Prosecution to convince the Court that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a conviction.

This is why in many criminal cases defend ants choose not to give any evidence and leave the onus of proving the offence wholly and solely on the Prosecution so as not to be subject to cross examination which could undermine the defendant’s defence.

The trial was recently the subject of a stay (which is another word for a delay) due to comments by Lisa Wilkinson in the media

which the defendant says have unfairly painted him as guilty before the trial has even commenced.

Cases like these highlight the impossible balancing act the law has to undertake in relation to offences relating to sexual assault.

On the one hand we have a woman who may be the victim of a crime considered by most in the community to be one of the most depraved offences a person can commit.

On the other hand we have an accused who says he is not guilty and is entitled to the presumption of innocence.

If Ms Higgins’ allegations are true, she now has to live through the trauma of recounting what occurred in horrific detail so that a jury can decide whether or not they accept her version of events and find the accused guilty.

If the allegations cannot be proven, we have a defendant whose life will be forever tarnished by the stigma that comes with accusations of sexual offences.

Understandably, the accused also has to grapple with some very public quasi decla rations of his guilt, like Lisa Wilkinson’s irre sponsible commentary, which may impact members of the jury and determine whether or not he is found guilty.

For the record, the writer of this column is not so ignorant as to the complexities of matters like these to assume that the accused is either guilty or not guilty, or judge Ms Higgins’ version of events as truthful or untruthful.

That is for a jury to decide, which they will in coming weeks.

All that is certain is that the process will be traumatic for all participants.

May justice be done.

TWO MEN DIE IN SEPARATE CRASHES

Two pedestrians were killed in separate local incidents in Penrith last weekend.

About 6.15pm last Friday, emergency services were called to Sunflower Drive, near Gipps Street, Claremont Meadows, after reports a man had been struck by a Daihatsu sedan.

The 80-year-old man was treated at the scene but could not be saved.

Just before 7pm on the same night, emer gency services were called to Castlereagh Road, near Hinxman Road, Penrith, after reports a man had been struck by a Mazda BT-50 utility.

The 32-year-old man was treated at the scene by witnesses, police and NSW Ambu lance paramedics; however, could not be revived.

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New cafe confirmed as part of Regatta Park’s huge overhaul

People partaking in activities at the $24 million upgraded Regatta Park will be able to enjoy some food and beverages while there.

The Local Planning Panel approved a Development Application (DA) lodged to Penrith City Council for a café in an already approved pavilion as part of the project.

Located on the western bank of the Nepean River at 16 River Road, Emu Plains, the DA was seeking Council consent for the internal fit-out of the storeroom within the approved pavilion for use as a café.

The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said the café will occupy a gross floor area of just over 87 square metres.

The internal fit-out will involve the instal lation of kitchen benches, a cool room and freezer and bin room.

No external works to the open form structured pavilion are required and the estimated cost of the works is $153,878.

The café element of the development is proposed to operate seven days a week from 7am to 4pm.

According to DA documents, the project is consistent with the objectives for the subject area which is being redeveloped.

“The development forms part of a broader masterplan redevelopment of the Regatta Park area and proposes a café within a pavilion that provides recreational facilities,

playgrounds, shelter and amenities,” it said.

“Even though the pavilion uses contem porary built form and colour palette it will harmoniously integrate with the surround ing parklands landscape and will contribute to the evolving appearance and role of that landscape setting.”

The café and fine dining restaurants that will be constructed to create a community hub will also be owned by Council and rented to generate additional income.

A flood risk assessment accompanying the DA demonstrates that the northern section of the pavilion development could be inun dated during an event, with the middle and southern section of the development being flood free.

“The subject site is located directly adja cent to the Nepean River and is impacted by the 100-year Average Recurrence Interval flood with flood modelling indicating that the site and its proposed development are partly inundated during that flood event,” it said.

“The development will be provided at a finished floor level that is above the flood planning level as defined by the Local Environment Plan. The lack of any perma nent on-site occupation or habitation of the development further reduces flood risks to life and ensures that it would not cause any additional flood evacuation risks.”

With no submissions received during the period of community consultation, the Local Planning Panel approved the proposal.

Albanese confirms COVID isolation will end next week

TROY DODDS

COVID-positive people will no longer have to isolate under the biggest change to Australia’s pandemic response since the health crisis began nearly three years ago.

National Cabinet approved a plan last Friday that will see mandatory isolation, which currently sits at five days in New South Wales, end from October 14.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said while the pandemic is far from over, it was time to move forward.

“We want to continue to promote vaccina tions as being absolutely critical, including people getting booster shots,” Mr Albanese said.

“And we want a policy that promotes resil ience and capacity-building, and reduces a reliance on government intervention.

“We have agreed today that states and territories will end their respective manda

tory isolation requirements on October 14. The pandemic leave disaster payments will end at that time as well, with the exception of people in high-risk settings which need to be given particular support: aged care, health care, disability care, the areas that have been previously identified.”

While some have been critical of the move, Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said the time was right to adjust the settings.

“It does not mean we have somehow magi cally changed the infectiousness of this virus. It is still infectious,” he said.

“But in the context that we are in at the moment in Australia, and this is an impor tant epidemiological point: we can’t look at isolation by itself. We need to look at those measures and the protection we have, as well as other protections.

“I believe that removing the isolation period at this time is a reasonable course of action from a public health point of view.”

Free COVID-19 testing remains in force across New South Wales.

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An artist’s impression of the redeveloped Regatta Park in Emu Plains.

Samantha Jarnet’s whole world stopped when she was diagnosed with breast cancer three years ago at just 38-yearsold.

The Penrith mother of four is an advocate for mental health support as part of a cancer care plan and credits McGrath Breast Care Nurse Sarah Maguire for saving her life.

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, people are encouraged to donate to support the goal of funding 250 McGrath Breast Care Nurses by 2025.

This comes as new research commissioned by the McGrath Foundation reveals that one in five people around the country will miss out on the vital support of a dedicated breast care nurse this year.

After having intermittent shooting pain in her left breast, Ms Jarnet got it checked out and was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer.

Requiring immediate treatment, Ms Jarnet said the mental toll of the chemotherapy process affected her more mentally than physically.

“I struggled knowing that not all triple nega tive breast cancer patients respond to chemo... and if mine didn’t, there weren’t many options left for me,” Ms Jarnet said.

“The weeks that followed were the hardest

of my life. My mental health was rapidly declining. I wasn’t coping with my reality, especially the fears and uncertainties and I needed help.”

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husband and got in contact with a psychiatrist who was able to help me. She had it done on the spot, exactly when I needed it,” she said.

“It’s hard for me to speak of now, but Sarah without a doubt saved my life. I considered ending my life that day and she pulled me from that.”

Ms Maguire said she had never come across someone in that much distress before.

“I think that Samantha was just over whelmed with being young and having breast cancer and thinking that she could die – espe cially being a mother,” Ms Maguire said.

“I can’t even imagine what it would have been like to be that distressed, she was abso lutely hysterical.”

Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates that more than 20,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022.

With the rate rising, the role of McGrath Breast Care Nurses is even more crucial.

“I’d say most of my role is dealing with patients’ anxieties and getting them through their diagnoses and getting them confident in their decision making,” Ms Maguire said.

10 days into her treatment and having a breakdown, Ms Jarnet spoke to Ms Maguire for support.

“She calmed me down, reassured my

“We have about 400 new patients this year, and then you’ve still got last year’s patients who are still going through treatment, and then there are still patients who are in contact and need support years down the track.”

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McGrath Breast Care Nurse Sarah Maguire and Samantha Jarnet. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Model shipbuilders want a new generation to follow the hobby

club is looking to attract new enthusiasts from all walks of life to keep the hobby alive for new generations.

Sydney Model Shipbuilders Club (SMSC) celebrates the craft of ship modelling, which is as old as shipbuilding itself.

With a number of members in the Penrith area, the club is encouraging more people to take up the intricate hobby, which is at risk to being lost to yesteryear.

Glenmore Park resident Alan Bideleux, who has been involved for over six years, said he was drawn to the level of detail within the models.

“I saw models of old galleons made two or three hundred years ago and I was amazed at the techniques and patience the people must have had to make them,” he said.

“The joy of completing a project and seeing a finished product makes it well worth the effort.”

From ocean liners to fully rigged sailing ships, the process to construct a model can take an extensive amount of time.

“I would say about 85 per cent of models come from kits that you can build but others do it from scratch, which is an added skill as you need to scale plans then transfer it to wood and cut it to shape,” he said.

“I can usually only work on something for about two or three hours at a time and models can take anything up to 2,000 hours

to complete depending on the size and if you need to make parts.”

Fellow Glenmore Park local Steve Gault was introduced to Sydney Model Shipbuilders Club by Mr Bideleux after having an existing interest in the craft.

“Over 20 years ago I had started buying kits

each week at the newsagent to build the HMS Victory,” Mr Gault said.

“They ended up just sitting there, and Alan introduced me to the club which encouraged me to make a goal and it has become an exten sion of my wood crafting I also do.”

With most of the members getting older, the

Mr Gault said it was a fascinating hobby to be involved with and encouraged everyone to consider it.

“The club is open to all ages and meets one month at Wests Ashfield Leagues Club then the alternate month is our Endeavour Group meeting which is held at a different member’s home,” Mr Gault said.

“I know there will be people interested who are just not aware of the meetings where they can get advice.

“They might have a ship they’ve inherited that they need to repair or want to start some thing themselves.”

SMSC is hosting the Sydney Festival of Ship building on Saturday, October 15 from 10am5pm and Sunday, October 16 from 10am-4pm at Wests Ashfield Leagues Club with more than 100 model ships.

“There will be ships from all eras including radio-controlled replicas of famous vessels, and ships in bottles,” Mr Gault said.

“The whole family is welcome, and it is a great place to see the craftmanship and ask any questions about it all.”

For more information on the upcoming event, or to enquire about becoming a member of the club, call 0411 545 770 or visit www.smsc.org.au.

DEAR WEEKENDER

Footy coverage a winner

Thanks for your awesome coverage of the NRL Grand Final (Weekender September 30). The Grand Final editions of the Weekender in 2020, 2021 and 2022 have become keep sakes for me; a great reminder of what these weeks were like in the community. What cannot be underestimated is how different the preparations were, which are reflected in the editions. 2020 of course impacted by COVID with very little player fanfare, 2021 in Queensland and now 2022 in full-blown normality. Well done to all involved.

CHRIS MOSES, PENRITH

An incredible week in Penrith

What can I say! I absolutely loved Grand Final Week and being part of it all. Even as a humble fan with no sponsor or corporate connections, or attachment to the players, I felt very involved in the week. From the open training session to the car parade, ‘Today’ show broadcast and then the game day event at Panthers, it truly was a special experience that I’ll never forget. What a great club!

PAULA ROSE, VIA WEBSITE

EV column questioned

Oh dear Troy, flying the colours once again, wow (Editor’s Desk, Weekender September 23). Morrison and Cash said the weekends “were going to die”, while doing nothing about climate change and being thrown out of office. Labor is a little bit “subdued” in its targets, but the people voted them in and now their target is law. Let the Labor people get things on the right track and sort out 10

years of mismanagement by the LNP and maybe your snipes may well be answered.

JOHN VAUGHAN, SOUTH PENRITH

Charging is chief concern

Your column on Electric Vehicles on September 23 was absolutely spot on. The public’s mood will not shift until there is more than enough proof that they could charge their vehicle and still get to Queens land with only one or two stops, or that they could park outside on the street and still charge their car. The government is indeed putting the cart before the horse; trying to force us to buy Electric Vehicles without the supporting infrastructure.

TONY MARTIN, VIA EMAIL

When will Ayres be back?

There is absolutely no reason for Dominic Perrottet to be dragging his feet on bringing Stuart Ayres back into Cabinet. With so many Coalition members choosing not to recontest the next election, the usual exit strategy before a likely loss at the polls, you would think someone of Stuart’s longevity, experience and future would be back on the front banch.

STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

Searching for a late night coffee

How glorious it would be if there was a 24-hour coffee shop in Penrith. I recently came back late from a night out and wanted a coffee, but couldn’t find anything open.

TINA HARRIS, PENRITH

Alan Bideleux, Steve Gault and Ian Nolan with model ships. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Stuart Ayres State Member for Penrith

Ross Free First Federal Member for Lindsay

Ben Feszczuk Penrith’s former top cop

Mark Geyer Penrith Panthers legend and gym owner

Bernard Zuel Popular music critic & former Penrith journalist

Kevin Crameri Veteran Penrith City Councillor

Tricia Hitchen Current Penrith City Mayor

Peter Collins Chair of Nepean Blue Mtns Local Health District

Ross Hutchison Entertainer

John Todd CEO of Western Sydney Business Centre

Belinda Wollaston Musical theatre performer

Greg Alexander Penrith Panthers 1991 Grand Final captain

Troy Dodds Long-time Editor of The Western Weekender

Jim Mason 45-year Penrith Council veteran & local historian

Peter Lang Respected Panthers rugby league writer

Fiona Scott Former Member for Lindsay

Terry Gallaway Veteran journalist and broadcaster

Meet Penrith’s ninja family

How training ‘ninja style’ took mother and daughter to World Championships

swing on stuff, and she was really strong, she could do heaps of pull-ups,” Ms Thomson said.

With ‘Australian Ninja Warrior’ only rising in popularity over the past five years, it’s no surprise that many became fascinated with the pure strength and athleticism of the show’s participants. But, there are many more ninjas taking on these obstacles off screen, and some of the world’s best are living in Penrith.

Mum Sheri Thomson started training ‘ninja style’ three years ago, when watching the show brought up an important conversation with her children.

“My kids were watching ‘Ninja Warrior’, and they said, ‘Mum, you should do that!’, and I was like, ‘Umm, I can’t do that, I’m not strong enough to do that’, and just kind of laughed it off,” she said.

“Then, I was thinking about it, and they’re always saying they can’t do this, they can’t do that, and I’ll say, you can if you work at it, so I decided to be a living example and I said, ‘I’ll do that, if you guys train me’.”

Ms Thomson admitted that starting training was definitely a challenge, with no strength training behind her, and an immense fear of falling. Luckily, she had her daughter Hannah on her side.

“She was more training me at first, because she was the gymnast, so she knew how to

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Grand Final winners

What an amazing achievement it has been for the Panthers and our City. Our Mighty Panthers won the ‘Battle of the West’ to claim the 2022 NRL grand final title – winning back-to back Premierships!

What’s more – our Panthers have achieved what NO other team has in the 113-year history of the National Rugby League. No team has ever won all four grades in one season but our beloved Pan thers have – and they’ve rewritten history.

They took out the SG Ball, secured the Jersey Flegg, claimed the NSW Cup, and on Sunday, beat Queensland’s Norths Dev ils to win the State Cup and then capped it off by beating the Eels to claim the firstgrade Premiership title.

This extraordinary achievement is a credit to the fearless determination, tre mendous talent and incredible hard work of all players and teams. The players are an inspiration to so many people in our City and the values for which this club is built on – which is very much a family club. It also reflects the outstanding leadership,

“Now, we sort of just train together. One of us will think of something that we should try, and then we both compete to do it – that was her idea.”

The two not only train at Ninja Parc Western Sydney, but at their Werrington home, where they have a six-metre-long, two lane ninja set up, complete with an incline monkey bar section, cliffhangers, and more to come.

All this training took them to the World Ninja Championships in Las Vegas this year. Ms Thomson admits that a highlight of the trip was seeing Hannah persevere through the difficult course.

“Previously, if she messed up on an obsta cle, it would kind of get in her head, and she would mess up every obstacle after that. But, at Worlds, we had a chat about it beforehand, and what to do if you fail something, and how to keep calm and just continue on, and she did really well with that,” she said.

Ms Thomson has found that training ‘ninja style’ has not only been great for her health and fitness, but also for her relationship with Hannah.

“When you’re working out out there, playing on obstacles and stuff, it doesn’t really feel like you’re exercising, but you’re getting strong, and your cardio’s getting better, especially if you do a long course,” she said.

support and excellent junior development initiatives of the Club.

It also comes down to something else – something truly special – and that is of course the unwavering support of our diehard Penrith fans across our community. They love their Penrith Panthers with a passion and have been behind them every step of the way, all year and every year before – and this is their moment too!

It’s been a tough year for many in our community with the impact of COVID-19, cost of living and major floods – and the Panthers have generated so much inspira tion, hope and excitement across our City. And the community has shown its appre ciation and support in return – especially in the past few weeks.

On behalf of Penrith City Council and the Penrith Community, including all the fans – a mighty congratulations to the Panthers players, coaches, staff and Club on what has been a remarkable year.

CR TRICIA HITCHEN

Mayor of Penrith

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Sheri Thomson training hard. Hannah Thomson training at home.

On the 13th day in October 1962, Kingswood locals Barbara and Colin Payne promised to be together in sickness and health. 60 years later, their daughters Jennie and Christine reflect upon what has made their parents’ marriage so special.

As an anniversary surprise to their parents, Jennie and Christine talked to the Weekender about what made their parents’ anniversary so impor tant to the community.

“As long-standing residents of Penrith, we want to share this wonderful achievement of 60 years of marriage with their community,” Christine said.

“Barbara and Colin are well known in Penrith, and this celebration is very significant and deserves to be celebrated by family and friends.”

Penrith born and raised, Colin’s family, who settled in Castlereagh Street, were amongst some of the earliest families to settle in Penrith. From there, Colin went on to Penrith Infants School, Penrith Primary School and Penrith High School.

“Colin’s father worked for many

years at Murray’s Hardware Store located on High Street,” Christine said.

“Colin was a hardworking panel beater that worked for Ron Barret for over 35 years.”

Colin enjoyed restoring motorcycles and cars, leading him to join the local motorcycle club and Holden car club, spending many years working along side other volunteers and raising funds for many local charities.

Meanwhile, Barbara has spent the last 44 years of her life being a member of the Nepean Hospital Auxiliary and continues to spend her days cooking cakes, preparing slices and attending functions and stalls to raise funds for vital equipment for Nepean Hospital.

“Barbara and Colin used to love to dance and would attend balls and square dances on most weekends, and this was where they met,” Chris tine explained.

“They built their house in King swood and have lived in the same house for over 60 years.”

The couple had also bonded over their love and excitement for the Panthers.

“Their secret has been that they are always there for each other, honour ing their marriage vows no matter

On their wedding day.

what gets thrown at them, including in sickness and health and that love, care, and support are still strong after 60 years of marriage,” Christine said.

“Colin would say that the other secret is having a good man cave, known as a garage, to store all those bits and pieces you never know when you may need one day!”

Christine and Jennie also revealed to the Weekender that Payne Street, located off Fragar Road in South Penrith, was named after the family.

“My grandfather contacted the Council and requested that the street be named after the family since the Payne family had been a proud part of the Penrith community for many years,” Christine said.

“Both Jennie and I love them dearly and thank them for giving us a wonderful childhood in Penrith, bringing us up with strong values and beliefs and an important sense of community.”

Barbara and Colin Payne are celebrating 60 years of marriage.

TURNING BACK

Dungarth was originally the home of the Superin tendent of the Emu Plains Agricultural Farm, built in 1820.

The house was altered many times over the subse quent years.

It was demolished in the 1970s to make way for the Lennox Shopping Centre.

It once stood in Stockade Street and was surrounded by orchards.

These photos were taken in the 1950s.

To this day, recognition of Dungarth remains.

There is a Plane Tree on the Great Western Highway, adjacent to the shopping centre, plus a fig tree in the grounds of 4 Stockade Street – recognising this local piece of history.

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PANTHERS CLAIM THE WEST WITH EPIC

Two years ago on this same stage, the Grand Final was gone at half-time.

Melbourne used their wealth of experi ence against an overawed Penrith and by the time Ivan Cleary’s side realised they were in a season decider, the trophy engraver was hard at work.

In the space of 24 months, the pain of that October night has been used to transform this team into perhaps the greatest Penrith has ever produced – now back-to-back Premiers, just the second club in the NRL era to achieve such a feat and the first from the foot of the Mountains.

The match played out eerily similar to 2020, but with the roles very much reversed. This time it was Penrith with the experience, and it showed in an opening half onslaught that saw them leading 18-0 at half-time.

The game was over well before that. By the time Brian To’o scored his first try, seven minutes after Stephen Crichton opened the scoring, it was obvious nobody was beating the Panthers.

Penrith have been the dominant team in the NRL for three years now but they saved perhaps their best performance of this period for the Grand Final. With an 86 per cent completion rate, they starved the Eels of the ball and powered over the top of them like it was men against boys.

It was a game with 10 penalties and six set restarts but it felt like Penrith earned every one of their 28 points. There were no easy leg-ups and no shortcuts.

Much like the Storm did in 2020, Penrith put their foot on the accelerator in the opening stages of the second half, putting any question of an Eels revival to bed.

Ironically, To’o scored his second at the exact same time of the game that Ryan Papenhuyzen

sprinted away to put the Panthers out of the game 24 months earlier.

The 45th minute try came after a Waqa Blake mistake close to his own line. At the end of the ensuing set, Penrith produced a classy left-side move that ended with To’o crashing over out wide.

It was the most controversial moment of the Grand Final – referee Ashley Klein awarded the try, but then sent it to the Bunker for referral after a hint of obstruction. Grant Atkins ruled that Viliame Kikau didn’t interfere with Mitch ell Moses in the lead-up, giving the try the green lights.

With time and hope slipping away, Penrith’s 22-0 lead quickly became an unassailable 28-0 when Charlie Staines – in his first Grand Final – found a hole in Parramatta’s defence and cut through to score.

Dylan Edwards earned himself a try assist in the lead-up but just moments before he’d produced one of the cover tackles of the season

to stop Bailey Simonsson Scott Sattler-like down the touchline.

If there was any disappointment for Penrith, it would come in the final five minutes when Clint Gutherson and Jake Arthur bagged late tries. It was an understandable lapse of concentration, and mattered little in the big scheme of things.

For Penrith, the full-time siren cemented back-to-back titles for the first time in the club’s history.

It also signalled the end of the Penrith careers of Api Koroisau and Viliame Kikau, who exit the club having made an enormous impact during a stunning era of success. Both were clearly emotional as the celebrations got underway.

Also emotional was coach Ivan Cleary, who struggled to hold back tears as he rushed on to the field to be with his players.

The biggest hug was saved for son Nathan; the pair embracing in scenes reminiscent of what we witnessed at Suncorp Stadium 12 months earlier.

The Panthers lift the trophy after their 28-12 win over Parramatta.

Photo: NRL Images.

TROY DODDS

GRAND FINAL DEMOLITION

In the end it wasn’t the Grand Final for the ages many fans were hoping for. The Battle of the West became a one-sided affair that proved just who is the most dominant in this chapter of the long rivalry between the two clubs.

Penrith were never going to let this opportu nity slip through their fingers.

Nathan Cleary accepted the trophy post-

match, congratulating Parramatta on their season.

“We look forward to continuing those battles,” he said.

“To the fans... thank you so much. We’re so blessed to represent Penrith and can’t wait to party with you all.”

The Panthers celebrate Charlie Staines’ second half try. Photo: NRL Images.

Taylan May and Jarome Luai celebrate with Ivan Cleary. Photo: NRL Images.

Scott Sorensen celebrates scoring a try in the Grand Final. Photo: NRL Images.

SINKS

HEAD COACH

Stadium on Sunday night, a joyful Cleary took to the field and was surrounded and embraced by his players and staff.

Two-time Premiership winning coach Ivan Cleary has openly discussed how emotional he felt in the lead up to last Sunday’s NRL Grand Final against Parramatta.

With some key men both on and off the field due to depart as well as his side’s outright favouritism leading into the match, Cleary revealed just how emotionally invested he was in making sure Penrith’s greatest season on record had the ulti mate send off.

Seasons like the one this Panthers team just enjoyed are rare, and Cleary desperately wanted nothing more than for it to end in the most perfect way possible.

“I’m so proud, excited… it’s hard to put it into words – it’s definitely been an emotional 24 hours,” he said post-match.

“I got a bit emotional yesterday… I don’t even know why. I think it’s because this moment in time just won’t… this team won’t stay together. It’s such a great opportunity, such an amazing season, I suppose I just wanted it to go well on the biggest night.

“Honestly, I couldn’t ask for anything more, the boys were unbelievable.”

When the full-time siren sounded at Accor

His eyes were full of tears, not for the first time that weekend either.

“I had some quiet [emotional] moments on my own [over the weekend], a little bit in front of the boys. I don’t know, it just came over me… I don’t really know why,” Cleary said.

“But I do think it’s because we’ve done so well for so long and you just think that anyone can win on the big day – anyone can win any game – so I suppose I wanted today to go well, that’s how best I can explain it.”

Things did go well for Cleary and the Panthers, very well in fact, after his side produced one of the most dominant Grand Final performances in NRL history.

Before Parramatta ran in two very late consola tion tries, Cleary believes Penrith’s first 75 minutes was the best he’s ever seen his side in action.

“Yeah possibly,” Clearly nodded.

“Considering everything on the line, it was honestly a dream come true that first half. I just sat back and watched the boys go to work.

“I think we’ve learned a fair bit over the last couple of years in Grand Finals that we’ve played in, and we put that to good use. Not just tonight, but during the week the boys were unbelievable. I’m very lucky and blessed to be their coach.”

Panthers legend Greg Alexander congratulates coach Ivan Cleary at full-time.

NATHAN TAYLOR

the clive churchill medal

UP TO EXPECTATIONS

It was the performance everyone was hoping he would produce, and Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards delivered it on the grandest of stages.

On Sunday evening, following Penrith’s 28-12 demolition of the Parramatta Eels, the 26-yearold was bestowed one of the highest honours in the game, the Clive Churchill Medal.

After the best season of his career, the 2022 Merv Cartwright Medallist had one more stun ning performance up his sleeve and he saved it for when everyone was watching.

While several Panthers would have been worthy recipients of the Man of the Match prize, it was Edwards who stood out most.

When he made the Scott Sattler-like cover tackle on speedy Eels centre Bailey Simonsson midway through the second half, the 80,000+ people watching on at Accor Stadium turned to each other and said, ‘yep, Dyl’s just won the Clive’.

Upon accepting the award from Clive Church ill’s son Rod post-game, Edwards was his usual, humble and down to earth self – thanking sponsors before heaping a whole lot of praise on his teammates, supporters and family.

“Boys, firstly I’d like to thank you guys… I love all you boys, we definitely worked hard for this, and we’ll enjoy it,” he said.

“To all our fans who have showed up all year, we love you guys. We just want to make our community proud out there and hopefully we

did that. Last but not least, the families of all the squad members… you guys support us through thick and thin. You ride the rollercoaster with us, especially my partner Nadine. I’m so lucky to have you in my corner and I’ll be forever grateful.”

Following an outstanding regular season and Finals Series, Edwards was just about everyone’s pick for the Clive Churchill Medal leading into last Sunday’s Battle of the West Grand Final.

In the post-match press conference, the Bellingen Dorrigo Magpies junior once again

refused to talk about himself and his achieve ments, which resulted in Panthers co-captain Nathan Cleary throwing a cheeky double eye roll his way for his consistent humility.

“It’s a bit surreal at the moment… it’s honestly a credit to the rest of the team. They make my job incredibly easy… they do… I’m lucky to be a part of this team, they’re my brothers, and I love going to work each week,” Edwards said.

Two-time Premiership winning coach Ivan Cleary was over the moon for his hardworking fullback, who battled on with a broken foot in the corresponding game last season.

“Last year was the real making of him,” Cleary admitted.

“To be able to go through what he did last year, it showed that much courage. As much physical as mental, to put his hand up and say, ‘I’m playing’, when we honestly didn’t think he would.

“If he can get through that, he can get through anything. I’m stoked for him; he totally deserves it.”

Edwards becomes Penrith’s third ever Clive Churchill Medallist behind Nathan Cleary (2021) and Luke Priddis (2003).

Dylan Edwards celebrates with the Telstra Premiership trophy and the Clive Churchill Medal. Photo: NRL Images.

the deciding factors

MOMENTS THAT DECIDED GRAND FINAL

front of him – but Crichton produces a stun ning tackle from behind that dislodges the ball – robbing the Eels of a chance to reduce the margin.

Penrith’s 28-12 win over the Eels in the 2022 Grand Final will never be forgotten. Here’s the five key moments that decided the big one:

11th minute: Crichton gets avalanche underway

Having dominated the opening stages, Penrith are desperate to get on the board. The chance comes in the 11th minute when Stephen Crichton scores yet another Grand Final try – beginning a strong point-scoring period of the game for Penrith. After some good lead-up work from Isaah Yeo and Nathan Cleary, eventual Clive Churchill Medal winner Dylan Edwards gets the ball 30 metres out. He starts moving to the right, spots Crichton on his left and slips him the ball. Critter slides straight through the Eels’ defence and goes on a 25 metre run to open the scoring, leaving Clint Gutherson in his wake.

47th minute: Bunker’s big call

The lottery of obstruction in rugby league rears its head in the 47th minute, when The Bunker clears a Brian To’o try much to the despair of Parramatta players and fans. Referee Ashley Klein initially awards the try, despite Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses pleading with him to send it upstairs as no try. Replays reveal an incident involving Viliame Kikau and Mitch Moses, with some believing Moses was

denied an opportunity to defend by Kikau, who ran through the line as a decoy. The Bunker looks at the incident but eventually clears it.

“The ball is caught on the outside. Viliame Kikau is through the gap, Mitchell Moses then elects to grab around his waist, which makes it a defensive decision.” In the end, it was a judge ment call – but a big one in Penrith’s favour.

55th minute: Sivo spills his lollies

Desperate to get back into game, a crucial period begins with a try-saving tackle from Penrith centre Stephen Crichton. Maika Sivo gets the ball for Parramatta and appears destined to score – as he has done so often before. Sivo steps inside Nathan Cleary and Dylan Edwards and can only see the line in

57th minute: Edwards’ try-saver

Penrith are attacking Parramatta’s line, up 22-0 with 23 minutes on the clock. Waqa Blake defuses a Cleary bomb and Parramatta, knowing time is against them, start chancing their arm. Reed Mahoney puts through a little kick for Bailey Simonsson, who sets off down field. He seems destined to score, out-pacing Api Koroisau and Charlie Staines and heading down the western touchline. Dylan Edwards has rushed across field and brings Simonsson down and into touch with a brilliant cover tackle. It is a crucial moment – not only does it stop a certain Parramatta try, but the Panthers score again soon after to stop any chance of an Eels comeback.

59th minute: Staines seals it Up 22-0 and with time running out for the Eels, the Panthers again attack the line knowing that one more try would seal the Grand Final. Isaah Yeo makes some solid yards on the fourth tackle, forcing the Eels’ defence to retreat. He gets a sneaky offload away to Cleary who after a quick dummy is able to release the ball to Dylan Edwards. Fresh from his incredible try-saving tackle just a set earlier, Edwards draws the defence and then gets the ball away to Charlie Staines, who wrong-foots Clint Gutherson and crashes over for his first Grand Final try. It puts Penrith up 28-0.

Dylan Edwards makes an inspirational tackle in the Grand Final. Photo: NRL Images.

A NIGHT WE WON’T FORGET: WHO SAID

collected some of the best post-match comments from those involved with Sunday’s NRL Grand Final between Penrith and Parramatta. Here’s what the key people said:

“I’m lucky to even be part of this team. They’re my brothers and I love going to work with them each week.” Dylan Edwards

“I was really grateful to have another opportunity to play in a Grand Final and really happy that we got the win.” Brian To’o

“Parra are our sons.” James Fisher-Harris

“They’re a great team and they made us pay. I’m super proud to be able to lead this club here. It’s really disappointing but that’s footy, someone has to lose and unfortunately it was us tonight.” Clint Gutherson

“It’s been 11 years and I’ve loved every moment. I’ve been pretty privileged to work with such a great group of people. They’re such a pleasure to coach, so it’s really cool to have this moment now. I’ve learned lessons every day.” Cameron Ciraldo

“It took me six or seven years to win my first Grand Final. It took me a while to get here, so I’m privileged to be a part of it and enjoyed every second of it.” Isaah Yeo

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am now,

just the best, living the dream!” Scott Sorensen

don’t think

ever seen a team work as well together as this team. There’s just no ego. Nobody got ahead of themselves. Their football improved.” Brad Fittler

WHAT AFTER WIN

“They destroyed and demoralised, winning pretty with speed and finesse one moment, while triumphing ugly with power and toughness the next. Essentially, the wolves starved Parramatta of possession. It was a game for the hunters, not the Hamlets. There was little indecision from the Panthers. In fact, there were times when their play was too instinctive.”

“It promised to be a western Sydney epic but turned into an 80-minute lap of honour for the defending premiers, the match effectively put to bed the moment Panthers winger Brian To’o dived over for his side’s second try of the night... Penrith’s two premierships confirm their standing as one of the great teams of the NRL era. Any era, really.” Andrew Webster (journalist)

“They’re a very good team. They played very well that first half. They played too fast for us. We’re disappointed. We were beaten by a better team, they were too good for us tonight. It was a tough road to get here and maybe the tough road took a toll on us.”

Brad Arthur

“To achieve something like that, back-toback, is crazy. I love these boys and I’m blessed to be part of this group.” Jarome Luai

“The coach just said to come out and start fast. We wanted to put a statement on the game.” Moses Leota

“They’re so consistent. They leave their egos at the door, they come in and get on well and do everything for the team.”

Ivan Cleary

“I think that first half was the best we’ve ever played. It’s a privilege to put on a Penrith jersey.”

Nathan Cleary

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WHO

TOO

IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT A THREE-PEAT

The dust had barely settled on the Panthers’ emphatic 28-12 win over the Eels last Sunday when Penrith supporters, myself included, started to think about one more waltz at the big dance in 2023. Yep, I’m talking about a sporting feat which is hard to achieve but not impossible and that’s winning premierships three years in a row.

Now I know what you’re all think ing. I’m getting carried away with the back-to-back Premiership win and the endorphins going off in my head are making me say stupid things.

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with Peter Lang

But let’s look at it logically for a moment. Sure, two key players are leaving the team. Two superstar players in Villiame Kikau and Apisai Koroisau. However, most of the team will still be the same next year.

First up is recently crowned Clive Churchill winner Dylan Edwards, he’ll be back, as will Brian To’o, Izack Tago, Stephen Crichton, Taylan May, Jarome Luai, Nathan Cleary, James Fisher-Harris, Mitch Kenny, Moses Leota, Liam Martin, Scott Sorensen, Isaah Yeo and Spencer Leniu.

Not a bad group of players if you ask me. The only doubt is over Jaeman Salmon, who is yet to re-sign.

A look at the coaching staff

shows that both assistant coaches in Cameron Ciraldo and Andrew Webster are moving on to take-up head coaching roles elsewhere but the main man, head coach Ivan Cleary is also going nowhere.

Now while Api cannot be replaced, there are two players who can fill the breach and yes, it will take both Mitch Kenny and Soni Luke to cover for Koroisau’s loss.

I think both Kenny and Luke can do it as a combo. Kenny with his defence and Luke with his running game.

As for the backrow loss of Kikau, well, again the signing of Luke Garner will help fill the void and once again, if he works in tandem with Scott Sorensen, problem solved.

At the end of the day, it’s good to

have a small turnover of players each year. It keeps everyone hungry. Don’t forget Penrith did win the NSW Cup, Jersey Flegg and SG Ball Grand Finals as well.

There’s some pretty handy players waiting for their opportunity, while a few new faces in the coaches box will also keep things fresh in the coaching department. Bring on the three-peat.

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Penrith’s Premiership window remains very much open. Photo: NRL Images.

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PANTHER PARTY ROLLS ON!

! Panthers party hard: Nobody can deny that the Panthers know how to party. The celebrations in the dressing room after the game were absolutely epic as the reality of what was achieved started to set in. The team didn't arrive back in Penrith until well after 1am, joining a private function at the EVAN Theatre. Viliame Kikau was clearly best on ground at the event. While a few hours' sleep was achieved by some on Monday morning, a chunk of the playing group was back on deck after the BlueBet Stadium fan day, heading to the Log Cabin and Duck Duck Goose on Monday, along with other venues, as the cele brations rolled on.

! O’Neill joins celebrations: One familiar face on the field after the Grand Final was former Panthers Chairman Dave O’Neill. He missed out on the fanfare of winning the Premiership last year due to the lockdown in Sydney and the relocation of the competition to Queensland. It was only fitting that despite being voted off the Board earlier this year, he had the opportunity to participate in the cele brations. O’Neill also travelled back to Penrith with the rest of the Board late on Sunday night.

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Cleary's Dally M snub: He may be one of the most popular and marketable players in the game but Nathan Cleary wasn’t even invited to the Dally M Awards last Wednesday night. While his suspension meant he was nev er going to win the game’s highest individual honour, it seems odd he wouldn’t be at the game’s night of nights. I’m told Cleary enjoyed some dinner at Goji instead.

! Panthers on parade: Well done to all who got involved with the car parade that left from Jamison Park on Sunday morning. For an unofficial event not organised by the club, it was a stunning success with so much Panther

pride and spirit on display (pictured below). The perfect way to kick-off Grand Final Day.

! Streaming success: While Channel Nine would be concerned about the low TV ratings for the Grand Final, they’re over the moon with the streaming figures. The game attracted a record streaming audience of 389,000 on 9Now.

! Yeo’s big honour: Isaah Yeo will vice-cap tain the Australian side at the World Cup after being named in the Kangaroos squad on Monday. Nathan Cleary was also named in the squad along with Liam Martin, both of

! Noisy night: The staff at the Mercure Hotel at Panthers certainly don’t miss a beat. They left free ear plugs in every room on Grand Final night (pictured above), getting ahead of potential complaints due to noise in the precinct from the Grand Final celebrations.

! Spotted: 2003 Grand Final winners Luke Priddis, Rhys Wesser and Luke Swain all cheering hard for the Panthers at Accor Stadi um on Sunday night.

! ‘Today Show’ in town: Plenty of Penrith fans had an early start to Grand Final weekend when they headed down to Panthers Leagues

Club on Friday morning for a live broadcast from the ‘Today Show’ (pictured above). We're told Karl Stefanovic was a big fan of Chopstix or Fork.

! Eels ban Panthers: Parramatta Leagues Club refused entry to anyone wearing a Pen rith jersey on Grand Final Day. Panthers had no such rules, with all welcome.

! Back in the mix: Don’t be surprised if former Penrith hooker Brad Drew has a big role with the club next year, while Hayden Knowles is a chance of returning to the foot of the Mountains as a trainer.

! Summer masked: See you next week! My column continues through the off-season.

whom will make their Kangaroos debut at the tournament. Dylan Edwards has been named as a standby player.

Nathan Cleary celebrates in the dressing room. Photo: NRL Images.

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Penrith Panthers’ 2022 Telstra NRL Premiership victory with these official licensed Premiership rings, available only from The Bradford Exchange. The men’s ring captures the power of the Penrith Panthers in gleaming 18K gold plate. The official team logo is magnificently recreated in rich, full colour, surrounded by the proud title “NRL Premiers 2022”. The sculpted word “PREMIERS” powers up in full dimensional glory. The iconic NRL emblem accents each side of the ring, while the date and score of the Grand Final are masterfully engraved on the inner band. The elegant twin-band design of the women’s ring shimmers in 18K gold plate and features an open heart, which frames the team logo in brilliant team-colours. The top of the heart is accented with glittering crystals for a look of pure, sparkling elegance. Two pavé-set ribbons of crystals wrap around the ring’s band, while the uplifting statement “NRL PREMIERS 2022” is expertly engraved inside the band.

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Available for a limited time only, the men’s ring can be yours for just 5 instalments of $59.99 or $299.95, plus $19.99 postage and handling. The women’s ring is available for just 5 instalments of $49.99 or $249.95, plus $19.99 postage and handling. Each is

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THE MORNING AFTER: PLAYERS JOIN

Photographer Melinda Jane captured some familiar faces, some very tired players and thousands of ecstatic fans the morning after the Grand Final at BlueBet Stadium.

Eager to continue celebrating the 28-12 win over Parramatta at Accor Stadium, fans packed into Penrith’s traditional home to congratulate coach Ivan Cleary and the playing group.

The Telstra Premiership trophy was presented to the fans, who broke into a cheeky “we hate Parra” chant before the morning concluded.

FANS AS CELEBRATIONS CONTINUE

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WE CELEBRATE BEST OF THE 2022 SEASON

Season 2022 was another extraordinary year at the foot of the Mountains. To be only the second club in 30 years to win back-to-back titles is an enormous achievement, and one put down to hard work and determination across the board. We reflect on the year’s best in our Extra Time Awards for 2022…

Extra Time Player of the Year: Dylan Edwards

While he’s been getting stronger and more valuable with each and every season he plays, 2022 was the making of fullback Dylan Edwards.

After a career plagued with injury, the 26-year-old Merv Cartwright Medallist played all but two games this season, scoring nine tries overall and running, on average, 223 metres per game.

Edwards was one of the contenders for this year’s coveted Dally M Medal, but he ultimately got the best acco lade of all when he was named Clive Churchill Medallist in last Sunday’s NRL Grand Final.

With another couple of years left on

his current contract, you can expect Edwards to continue his upward trajectory of being one of Penrith’s best every week.

2021 winner: Nathan Cleary

Extra Time Rookie of the Year: Taylan May

Even though he officially debuted in 2021, 2022 was winger Taylan May’s recognised rookie season. Nicknamed ‘Tiny’, the 21-year-old played his first game in Round 3 and kept his spot through to Round 22 when injury briefly struck.

May would quickly return to the line-up, scoring two tries against the New Zealand Warriors in Round 24 to notch up 16 tries for the season –the most of any player this year.

May played his first Finals game in 2022 and was robbed of more games after injuring himself against Parramatta.

After he serves his two-game suspension for an off-field incident next season, May will be one of the first players picked in Ivan Cleary’s side.

2021 winner: Charlie Staines

Extra Time Win of the Year: v Rabbitohs, Round 23

While Penrith and South Sydney have enjoyed many thrilling encoun ters in recent years, their late season clash at Accor Stadium was one of the best.

The second Grand Final rematch of the year had just about everything and more. With Penrith down on troops – namely Nathan Cleary, Jarome Luai and James Fisher-Harris – and coming off a loss to Melbourne the week prior, all they needed to do was win to secure the club the Minor Premiership.

With the Rabbitohs and Panthers locked up in the dying stages, it took unlikely hero Liam Martin, who had a couple of tries denied earlier in the match, to break the deadlock in the 78th minute.

2021 winner: v Storm, Prelimi nary Final

Extra Time Moment of the Year: Panthers go back-to-back

It was the Grand Final everyone craved – Penrith v Parramatta. Who would win the ultimate Battle of the

West? Coming off their best regular season in history, Penrith were firm favourites to get the job done at Accor Stadium last Sunday evening.

In front of more than 82,000 fans and up 18-0 at half-time, the Panthers had one hand on the trophy before they put their foot down in the second half to go on and secure backto-back premierships and the club’s fourth overall.

It was a wonderful night that supporters missed out on last year, but it was worth every bit of the wait!

2021 winner: Panthers win third NRL Premiership

Extra Time Headline Event of the Year: Panthers win all four grades

It had never been done before and will likely never be done again, a club winning all four major competitions in the single season. Not only did the Panthers win the 2022 NRL Premier ship, but they also racked up the NSW Cup title, the Jersey Flegg Cup title and the SG Ball Cup title in the same season. The monumental feat only further proves that strong junior development and systems are the key ingredients to sustained success.

2021 winner: NRL relocates to Queensland

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Our inclusive team consists of breast cancer survivors and supporters of various ages, from a variety of backgrounds and athletic abilities.

Pendragons Abreast Penrith was formed in 2004 and we are also members of the Pendragons Dragon Boat Club, Penrith.

We race and train at the Sydney International Regatta Centre (SIRC) Penrith Lakes and Nepean River at The Nepean Rowing Club Penrith. With opportunities to participate in regattas, travel and race against other breast cancer survivor teams.

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Dylan Edwards has been named Player of the Year. Photo: NRL Images.

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Rewarding and cherished career

For over 30 years, Kindalin

Early Childhood Learning Centres has surveyed thou sands of families from the Hills District to help shape and refine its services. The one thing that always comes back is the excitement for the dedicated and enthusiastic staff who personally bring the ‘Kindalin Vision’ to life each day.

“Our staff are our Heart and Soul,” describes owner and founder Alison Wharton.

“They make us the exciting place to grow and learn we promise to be”.

The childcare industry in NSW is growing. The importance of quality educational care has been recog nised, with many landmark studies showing the improved quality of life outcomes for children into their adult lives.

“It’s such a fulfilling career,” said Melissa Laverty, Director at Kindalin Glenhaven.

“We play all day because that’s how children learn, it’s fun, but we’re also very mindful and focused because we know we’re shaping the minds of the next generation”.

Kindalin is a fixture in the Hills District. Every day, professionals come together to make the magic come alive for countless boys and

girls in the community. Teaching them resilience, tenacity, and curios ity is the Kindalin hallmark.

It’s not just children who are learn ing. The workplace culture within Kindalin is one of constant learning and personal development. It’s a supportive and inclusive place with room to grow, on-the-job training and long-term job security with plentiful opportunities for advancement.

It’s a challenging job, but it’s deeply satisfying to be a part of something like Kindalin. Delivering bold prom ises takes a special kind of person, so Kindalin is always looking for new people. School-leavers can set off on a lifelong career path. Mature-age workers can shine too.

“Many of our most coveted team members came to us after having a family of their own,” Melissa said.

The flexibility of the role makes it a perfect fit for many lifestyles. It’s never too late to start; before you realise it, you’ve been to university and earned your Bachelor of Education.

Kindalin Early Childhood Centres are currently taking applications for the 2023 Traineeship Program. Earn your Cert. III with no out-of-pocket expenses upon completion with Kindalin. For further information, visit www.kindalin.com.au/trainees.

WITH KATINA BEVERIDGE

How video is changing the game, and how to use it for your business

Since the introduction of Tik Tok, video has taken over the world. Consumers have increased their watch time by 96 per cent with 90 per cent of viewers wanting more video content from businesses they follow. It is time for you to start working on your video strategy

To get the most out of your video content, posting it on the right video channel is crucial.

As most social media platforms are shifting to video, it’s difficult to know which ones are worth your time.

So here are the best channels to post your video based on ROI, engagement, and lead generation.

1. YouTube

While many marketers find success on YouTube for a variety of reasons, the platform’s large user base (2.6 billion active users, to be exact) and advanced ad target ing are certainly helpful.

If you’re looking for the best place to host your long-form videos, such as product demos, Q&As, behind-the-scenes content, and more, YouTube might be the place to go. Great for SEO if Google is a search engine that you would like to appear in.

2. Instagram 65 per cent of video marketers agree that Instagram has the highest ROI of any plat form.

Here’s more good news: 64 per cent of video marketers believe Instagram has the highest engagement and lead generation of any social platform. All of this is to say that if you want to use video to engage your audience, build a community, and nurture brand loyalty, Instagram deserves a spot on your marketing team.

3. TikTok

Participants in a 2022 HubSpot Blogs report of 500+ video marketers ranked short-form videos as the most engaging and effective type of content today — and TikTok is their preferred platform. In fact, 54 per cent of marketers intend to increase their TikTok investment this year.

TikTok ranks third in terms of engagement after YouTube and Instagram, which is impressive given its relative “newness.” Also impressive: the average user session on TikTok is 10.85 minutes, far exceeding any other social platform.

Wrapping up Video marketing appears to be a simple process: simply record, edit, and post videos on topics relevant to your niche. You can post a variety of videos, depending on your skills and assets, such as vlogs, tutorials, expert interviews, review videos, product demos, and more. But first, you need to choose the right platform and have a good strong strategy.

SPECIAL TIME OF THE YEAR

ography,” she said.

Though for some, the lead up to Christmas time is yet to fully set in, September has seen the beginning of ‘Nutcracker’ season – and the dancers from the Victorian State Ballet couldn’t be more excited.

Michelle Sierra, the Managing Director of the Victorian State Ballet, admits that ‘The Nutcracker’ is, and always will be, one of her favourite ballets, partly because of the way it connects with audiences year after year.

“I think ‘The Nutcracker’, because it’s creat ed, composed and choreographed for Christ mas time, it has that Christmas theme very strongly throughout it, and that’s from the musical score, through to the set up of chore

“The whole magic around Christmas is really evident, really present there, so that’s why it makes it really exciting, and that’s why people come and see it every year, because it’s just part of the festive season.”

Michelle worked on the choreography for the ballet, something she said has been an en joyable and fulfilling experience.

“It’s really nice because it’s very simple in terms of the storylines, so you just need to re ally enjoy the process of putting together some choreographic ballet skill for the enjoyment of each particular land, rather than focusing too much on the story. It’s just one big magical land, I have to say,” she said.

Elise Jacques plays Clara in the production, one of her favourite roles to date. With ‘The Nutcracker’ being a traditional and classic

ballet loved by all, everyone has their favourite part, including Elise.

“My favourite part would probably be the fight scene between the rats and the prince, so my doll comes alive, and I think that’s a really magical part for the audience,” she said.

“You see him become my hero pretty much and fight the Rat King, and then there’s this beautiful pas de deux that goes into the inter val where we first kind of meet in real life and dance together. That’s a really special part for me.”

The Victorian State Ballet has already begun their ‘Nutcracker’ season in Melbourne.

“Once ‘The Nutcracker’ season starts, there’s just magic in the air, I have to say,” Michelle said.

“Going into the theatre as well, just setting everything up, there’s a real buzz to it. It’s just

a very big part of our end of year festivities here in Australia and all over the world.”

Now, they couldn’t be more excited to bring the show to Riverside Theatres this month.

“We’re really excited to bring it to the audi ences of Parramatta. We travel a lot with this ballet, and everywhere we go, everybody loves it, and we love it too,” Michelle said.

“We’re really excited to also have our meet and greet with the audience after, and have some photos with any of the young aspiring dancers, or any of the young kids that would love to have a photo with Clara or with the Nutcracker Prince or the Sugarplum Fairy.”

‘The Nutcracker’ will be on at Riverside Theatres on Friday, October 14 at 7.30pm, and on Saturday, October 15 at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets start at $41. To book, visit riversideparramatta.com.au.

THINGS TO DO

Rock on with The Radiators

Local legends The Radiators will be headlining Rockin’ the Green this Saturday, October 8 – an outdoor afternoon of live music and good times at St Marys Diggers. Supported by an other local band, Big Smack, fans can rock on from 2pm. Food from Hall St and Mr Su’s will be available all day. To book, head to stmarysrsl.com.au or call 9623 6555.

BARGAIN BUYS

Op Shop at Kingswood Thursdays and Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm. Kingswood Anglican Church, corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue, Kingswood. Morning tea every Friday morning.

Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

BUSINESS

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Regular events.

For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

CLASSES AND FUN

Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7pm, St Marys RSL. Rhonda 0408 218 965.

The Sunset Station Singers entertain residents mainly in nursing homes. The song list is over 130 songs, ranging from their old time favourites to more current songs.

Free weekly Tai Chi classes Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

The best music from yesteryear

This Saturday, October 8 at 8pm, one of Sydney’s most talked about vocal groups is making their way to the Joan. The Vallies will be bringing you the hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons along with the sounds of Motown, Memphis, Soul and Rock ‘n’ Roll in an all Australian show not to be missed. For more information or to book, head to thejoan.com.au.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Penrith Rotary Club Mondays 6.30pm. 0416 157 668. New members welcome. The Rotary Club generally meets at Penrith Bowling Club.

Penrith Lions Club

Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the Lions on Facebook.

Cambridge Park Lions Club

Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Henry Sports Club. Call 0484 003 571 for details.

Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0402 699 611.

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the second Tuesday of each month from 9am-2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service

Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith.

JP Service Victor Glanville – 0416 157 668.

Laugh with Joe at Panthers

Joe Avati, one of the country’s biggest comedy exports and Australia’s answer to Seinfeld, is back with a brand new show at Panthers this Friday, October 8. Joe’s brand new show will feature an honest recounting of his upbringing as a ‘wog kid’, and now life as a husband and father to a newborn. To book, visit penrith.panthers.com.au.

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group

Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594.

Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information.

Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700.

The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia.

Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm. 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains. A great place to discover the local history of Penrith.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484.

Penrith Carer Support Group

First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160.

Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River.

Nepean Puffers & Wheezers 1800 654 301.

Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499.

Relationships Australia

Counselling for individuals, couples and families. Domestic violence support group also available. 4728 4800. 340 High Street, Penrith.

Crisis Sexual Assault Service 24/7 support available for any sexual assault that has occurred in the last seven days. 4734 2000.

Lifeline: 13 11 14.

FRESH

From next Saturday, October 15, the talented entertainers from Ruby Productions are back with an adap tation of a beloved fairy tale that will have audience members of all ages enjoying a night of fun.

This time, Ruby Productions is bringing ‘The Story of Hansel and Gretel’ to the stage; a reimagining written by Vera Morris which sees the titular characters travel in time to the 80s.

In the show, Hansel and Gretel meet up with a number of peculiar characters, from a fiery old man that guards his little toll bridge, to an articulate rock band, and two assistants in the service of an evil, but extremely funny baker.

Every dramatic moment from the story

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will be brought to life in the show, bringing the audience along for a wild ride. You’ll be cringing as you hear the witch cackle with glee at the prospect of ‘having’ Hansel and Gretel over for dinner, sympathising with poor Hansel when he’s locked up in a cage and fed nothing but fudge and cake, then cheering as Gretel outwits the crone and sets free all the children who have been turned into cookies.

The show will also be sweetened delight fully with music, including fun songs like ’Gingerbread Witch’ and ’Apple Muffin Goblins’. With a host of local talent on show once again, this one is a must see!

Ruby Productions’ ‘The Story of Hansel and Gretel’ will be on at the John Lees Centre on Saturday, October 15 at 2pm, and on Saturday, October 22 and Saturday, October 29 at 2pm and 7pm. To book, head to rubyproductions.com.au.

Hailed as the international ‘Queen of 70’s Pop’, Helen Reddy was Austral ia’s very first truly international superstar. Now, with the help of Australian singer and actress, Nikki Bennett, her story will be brought to life on stage.

Helen Reddy’s story begins in 1972, when she exploded onto the world stage with her timeless anthem, ‘I Am Woman’ – a song which heralded her the honour of being the very first Australian to ever win a Grammy Award, in addition to the titles of a ‘feminist poster girl’ and a ‘feminist icon’.

But, she didn’t stop there, having placed three number one hits on the US Billboard charts and six more in the US top 10, sold over 25 million albums and played to sellout concert houses worldwide.

Then, she lost it all.

In 2020, the feature film ‘I am Woman’ brought some of Helen’s incredible life story to screens worldwide. Now, Nikki Bennett is taking it upon herself to do the same on stage.

Known as ‘the quintessential showgirl’ and one of the most prolific Australian corporate

entertainers of the last 20 years, Nikki has no doubt made quite the name for herself in the industry.

But, with Helen’s story and her cause being close to Nikki’s heart, she believes the upcoming Australian theatre tour of ‘Invin cible: The Helen Reddy Story’ could not be more perfectly timed.

Stunningly written and performed, this beautiful tribute weaves the late Helen Reddy’s greatest hits through her extraordi nary life story. With a stellar live band, this is a show that will capture every heart.

‘Invincible: The Helen Reddy Story’ will be on at the Joan on Friday, October 14 at 7.30pm. Tickets are $69.90. For more information or to book, visit thejoan.com. au.

CASSIDY

After speaking at a Venice International Film Festival press event, Harry Styles be came a meme for saying that his favourite part about his new film, ‘Don’t Worry Dar ling’ is that it “feels like a movie”. Now that I’ve seen it, I think I understand where he was coming from.

The film follows couples and families living in the 1950s suburban utopia Victory, where the men go to work each day on a secret pro ject, whilst the women cook and clean, and revel in the luxuries that the seemingly per fect paradise offers. But, when cracks start to appear in the fantasy, residents question what they’re really doing in Victory, and what this secret project entails.

With a cast including Florence Pugh, Gemma Chan and Chris Pine, ‘Don’t Wor ry Darling’ was never going to fall flat when

it comes to talent. And, to address the ele phant in the room, Harry Styles’ perfor mance wasn’t too bad either – bar one particular scene in which he spoke with an American-adjacent accent that I’m still not sure was entirely intentional.

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is also well made, with outstanding production values and direction from Olivia Wilde leading to a vis ually compelling and almost hypnotic film. But, it was still plagued with awkward pac ing, confusing plot points, and was overall a psychological thriller with very few thrills.

Nonetheless, ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ is an entertaining film with enough intrigue to keep audiences captivated throughout.

Just don’t delve deeper for answers – that’s where it falls flat.

– Cassidy Pearce

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Ê Channel Seven has unveiled its judges for its ‘Australian Idol’ reboot, with already announced judge Kyle Sandilands set to be joined by Harry Connick Jr, Meghan Train or and Amy Shark. ‘Idol’ alumni Ricki-Lee Coulter and Scott Tweedie, who we saw fill in recently on ‘The Amazing Race’, will host. Audition rounds began filming around the country this week, with live shows, in front of a studio audience, set to go to air early next year.

Ê Still on talent shows, and ‘Australia’s Got Talent’ will make its long-awaited return to our TV screens this Sunday, October 9 at 7pm. New ‘Idol’ host Ricki-Lee is joined by judges David Walliams, Kate Ritchie, Alesha Dixon and Shane Jacobson in the battle for a $100,000 prize. I’m hearing some of the acts on the show this season are unbelievable.

Ê Another new series dropping on Channel Seven next week, is the premiere of ‘Kitch en Nightmares Australia’. Based on the UK format, chef Colin Fassnidge takes on the Gordon Ramsay role as he travels the country visiting restaurants and providing unfiltered

feedback and solutions to struggling business owners. ‘Kitchen Nightmares Australia’ kicks off on Wednesday, October 12 at 7.30pm.

Ê With the FIFA World Cup approaching in November, broadcaster SBS has confirmed its commentary team for the Qatar event. SBS will broadcast all 64 matches live on SBS and SBS On Demand. Seven matches in the group stage will kick off during prime time at 9pm and 20 matches at 6am. Internation al ‘voice of football’, Martin Tyler, will join Richard Bayliss and Niav Owens with the latter two to host every live match from SBS’s Sydney studios. Ex-Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich, and former Socceroos captain Craig Foster will share analysis and insights. Former Matilda Sarah Walsh will also be a guest analyst in studio while David Basheer and Matt Connellan are pitch-side. The World Cup gets underway on November 23.

Ê One of my favourite ever Netflix shows is coming back next month, with the fifth sea

son of ‘The Crown’ to drop on Wednesday, November 9. There are plenty of cast changes in this one, with Imelda Staunton succeeding Olivia Colman as the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Ê The third season of ‘Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo’ returns to Channel Nine tonight, October 7 at 7.30pm. The new season picks up where the last season left off, attempting to leave the pandemic behind and look to a brighter future.

Ê A new three-part series, ‘Inside the Syd ney Opera House’, will premiere on the ABC on Sunday, October 23 at 7.30pm. For the first time in its history, the Sydney Opera House has welcomed cameras behind-the-scenes to reveal what it takes to run one of the world’s busiest performing arts centres. Filmed over a challenging year and narrated by Marta Düsseldorp, the series shines a spotlight on the people beneath the sails and tells a sur prising story about what it takes to bring the iconic building to life.

TV Guide: October 7–13

Your guide to the week’s television viewing

Saturday 8 October

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Q+A (PG) 11:05 Extraordinary Escapes 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Savage River (M l,s) 2:00 Death In Paradise (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Frankly (PG) 9:00 Doc Martin (PG) 9:50 Annika (M v) 10:40 ABC Late News 10:55 Summer Love (M) 11:25 rage (MA15+)

3:00 Modern Business Australia (PG) 3:30 Million Dollar Minute 4:30 Medical Emergency (PG) 5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue

Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Border Security International (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

6:00 Sunrise 10:00 Repco Supercars Championship 2022: Bathurst 1000 - Day 1 *Live* From Mount Panorama 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News

7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Ford v Ferrari” (M) (’19) Stars: Matt Damon 11:40 Movie: “The Gumball Rally” (M) (’76) Stars: Michael Sarrazin 2:00 Home Shopping

3:30 Pawn Stars UK (PG) 4:00 Pawn Stars

South Africa (PG) 4:30

Scrap Kings (PG) 5:30 American Restoration (PG) 6:00 AFL Women’s: Round 7: St Kilda v Carlton *Live* 8:00 Movie: “Rampage” (M v) (’18) Stars: Dwayne Johnson

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Zookeeper” (PG) (’11) Stars: Kevin James 10:30 Movie: “Liar, Liar” (M s) (’97) Stars: Jim Carrey 12:10 Tipping Point (PG) 1:00 Destination WA

4:00 The Simpsons (PG) 4:55 Movie: “The Peanuts Movie” (G) (’15) Stars: Hadley Belle 6:35 Movie: “Hotel Transylvania” (PG) (’12) Stars: Adam Sandler 8:30 Movie: “Bombshell” (M l,s) (’19) 10:50 Movie: “New In Town” (PG) (’09)

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4:00 Raven’s Quest 4:35 Spartakus And The Sun Beneath The Sea 5:00 Our Stories 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Great Blue Wild 7:30 Movie: “Shorts” (PG) (’09) Stars: Elizabeth Avellán 9:10 Bedtime Stories (PG)

8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Living Room

2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Ultimate Classroom 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm

To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News

First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (PG) 9:30 Just For Laughs Australia (M s) 10:00 Just For Laughs Uncut (M s)

1:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 2:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 TBA 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Blue Bloods (M) 10:20 Evil (M)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:10 Peer To Peer (PG) 10:10 Employable Me (UK) (M) 11:20

World’s Most Amazing Festivals (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:10 Fight The Power (M) 3:00

NITV News: Nula 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Animal Einsteins 5:05

Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Good With Wood (PG) 8:30

Secrets Of The Lost Liners (PG) 9:25 World’s Greatest Hotels (PG)

12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30

Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 10:30 Nancy Drew (PG) 11:30 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

4:00 Best House On The Block 4:30 Hidden Potential 5:00 Beach Hunters 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Saving The Manor 8:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 9:30 Building Off The Grid 10:30 Lake Life

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast

9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest

Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30

Vera (PG) 2:00 Midsomer Murders (PG)

3:30 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 4:00

Spicks And Specks (PG) 4:50 Landline 5:20

David Attenborough’s Kingdom Of Plants (PG) 6:10 Extraordinary Escapes (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG)

8:30 The Capture (MA15+) 9:30 Summer Love (M) 10:00 Savage River (M l,s,v)

12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 6:00 Border Security International (PG) 6:30 Mighty Cruise Ships (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 10:30 I Escaped To The Country 11:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG)

6:05 Holly Hobbie (PG) 6:30 Mindful Earth 7:05 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Kong: King Of The Apes (PG) 8:45 Dodo 8:55 Find Me In Paris 9:25 School Of Rock (PG) 9:45 rage (PG)

Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:25 Alva’s World 7:00

6:05 Ben

Cook Up With Adam Liaw

5:15 Shortland (PG) 5:45 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M l) 9:25 Atlanta (MA15+)

4:00 That 70’s Show (PG) 4:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Cats” (PG) (’19) Stars: James Corden 7:40 Movie: “The Witches” (PG) (’20) Stars: Anne Hathaway 9:40 Movie: “The Huntsman: Winter’s War” (M v) (’16)

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “The Man Who Haunted Himself” (PG) (’70) Stars: Roger Moore 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Antiques Downunder (PG) 8:00 Antiques Roadshow Detectives (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 Repco Supercars Championship 2022: Bathurst 1000 - Day 2 *Live* From Mount Panorama 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s

Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Men In Black” (PG) (’97) Stars: Tommy Lee Jones 9:30 Movie: “X-Men: The Last Stand” (M v) (’06) Stars: Anna Paquin 11:40 Motorway Patrol (PG) 12:10 Repco Supercars Championship Highlights 2:00 Home Shopping

1:00 AFL Women’s: Round 7: Sydney v Gold Coast *Live* 3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 4:30 Barter Kings (PG) 5:30 Last Stop Garage (PG) 6:00 Movie: “The Replacements” (M) (’00) Stars: Brooke Langton

3:30 Close Of Business 4:00 ABC News 4:30 The Breakfast Couch 5:00 ABC News 5:30 ABC News Regional 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight

6:00 Getaway (PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Saturday 12:00 Destination WA 12:30

Rivals (PG) 1:00 Drive TV 1:30 Cross Court 2:00 The Block (PG) 3:30 The Bizarre Pet Vets (PG) 4:30 The Garden Gurus (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Wonder Woman 1984” (M v) (’20) Stars: Gal Gadot 10:30 Movie: “The Incredible Hulk” (M) (’08)

3:30 The Goldbergs (PG) 5:00 Movie: “Dennis The Menace” (PG) (’93) Stars: Walter Matthau 7:00 Movie: “Stuart Little” (G) (’99) Stars: Michael J Fox 9:00 Movie: “We’re The Millers” (M l,s,n) (’13) Stars: Jennifer Aniston

6:05 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Zog 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30

Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Alice Fraser: Savage (M l) 9:35 Sammy J (PG) 9:40 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M s) 10:05 Mock The Week (PG)

5:00 Songs From The Inside (PG) 6:00 Pacific Island Food Revolution 6:55 NITV News Update 7:05 True North Calling (PG) 7:35 Bears: The Ultimate Survivors (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Cape Fear” (MA15+) (’91) Stars: Robert De Niro 10:45 Yothu Yindi Tribute

5:30 Adam & Poh’s Malaysia In Australia 6:00 Cheese Slices 6:30 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food 7:30 World’s Most Expensive Foods 66 8:30 Jamie’s Great Britain 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (PG)

12:00 Luxury Escapes 12:30 The Living Room (PG) 1:30 Healthy Homes Australia 2:00 Australia By Design (PG) 2:30 Taste Of Australia 3:00 What’s Up Down Under (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork (PG) 4:00 Ultimate Classroom 4:30 Food Trail - South Africa (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Luxury Escapes (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00

The Dog House (PG) 8:00 Ambulance UK (PG) 10:30 TBA 11:30 TBA 12:30 NCIS: Hawaii (M v) 1:30 Home Shopping

1:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 2:00 MacGyver (M) 4:00 Scorpion (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:00 Football: Round 1: Sydney FC v Melbourne Victory *Live* 10:10 Football: Matildas v South Africa *Live* 1:00 Blue Bloods

5:30 Insight (M) 6:30 Domino Masters (PG) 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 The Good Fight (M) 9:30 The Handmaid’s Tale (MA15+) 10:30 True Believers (MA15+) 11:20 Dark Side Of The 90s (MA15+) 12:15 Colony (M)

12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Gymnastics 3:30

Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 4:00 Motorsport: W Series Round 6, Singapore 4:40 KGB: The Sword And The Shield (PG) (In English/ Russian/ Ukrainian) 5:40 Secret Nazi Bases (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Greatest Train Journeys From Above (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Royal Palaces (PG) 9:30 Hunt For Queen Nefertiti (PG) 10:20 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (PG)

10:30 Friends (PG) 11:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 2:00 TBA 3:30 TBA 4:40

Friends (PG) 6:10 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) 12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 Mom (M) 2:45 The Neighborhood (PG)

3:15 Movie: “One Chance” (PG) (’13) Stars: James Corden 5:15 Movie: “City Slickers II” (PG) (’94) Stars: Jack Palance 7:30 Movie: “Meet The Parents” (PG) (’00) Stars: Robert De Niro 9:40 Movie: “Meet The Fockers” (PG) (’04)

3:30 Beach Hunters 4:30 Australia’s Best Pools 5:30 Australia’s Best House 6:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 House Hunters Renovation

12:45 Movie: “The City Under The Sea” (PG) (’65) Stars: Vincent Price 2:30 Movie: “Johnny Guitar” (PG) (’58) Stars: Joan Crawford 4:45 TBA 7:15 Movie: “The Great Escape” (PG) (’63) Stars: Steve McQueen

Monday 10 October

October

Tuesday

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Rosehaven (PG) 1:25 Vera (M v) 3:00 Gardening Australia

4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s Brush With

Fame (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:20 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 Planet America 10:05 Parkinson In Australia (PG)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:40 A Touch Of Frost (PG) 10:45 Air Crash Investigations (PG)

6:30 Mikki vs The World (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Kong: King Of The Apes

12:00 Movie: “Psycho-In-Law” (M) (’17)

Stars: Katie Leclerc 2:00 Crime Investigation Australia: Most Infamous S2 (M v) 3:00 The

Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00

The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News

7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Australia’s Got Talent (PG) 9:15 9-1-1 (M) 10:15 S.W.A.T. (M v)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Terminator 3: Rise Of The Machines” (M l,v) (’03) Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger

5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC News

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:30

Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00

Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 Under Investigation (M) 9:40 Suburban Gangsters (M)

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 First Dates Australia (M s) 10:50 Marrying Millions (M l,s)

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong 8:25 Long Lost Family (PG) 9:15 Restoration Australia 10:05 Catalyst (PG)

6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Great Blue Wild 7:30

The Blinding Of Isaac Woodard (PG) 8:30 Karla Grant Presents (PG) 9:30 It’s Fine, I’m Fine

7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 Poh & Co. 8:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Amazing Australia (PG) 2:30 Entertainment 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm

4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And

The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30

The Project (PG) 7:30 Mirror Mirror: Love (M) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9:40 Just For Laughs Australia (M)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Blue Bloods

6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Dark Side Of The 90s (M)

Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 Iceland With Alexander Armstrong (PG) 9:25 Osher Gunsberg - Australia Uncovered (M)

3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

6:00 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Man On Fire” (M) (’04) Stars: Denzel Washington

5:00 Good Bones (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 TBA 9:30 Why The Heck Did I Buy This House?

3:20 The Baron (PG) 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Dalgliesh (M l)

(PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 Dateline (M) 10:00 SBS World News Late

Escape To The Country

Bargain

7:30 Rosemary &

(PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (PG) 10:30

To The Country

12:30

6:30 Mikki vs The World (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:25 Kong: King Of The Apes

American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Aussie Salvage Squad (PG) 9:30 Outback Truckers (PG)

5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC News

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club

Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 All Creatures Great And Small (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 4:00 Think Tank (PG) 4:55 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Question Everything (PG)

5:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M v) 10:30 Born To Kill? (M l)

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 8:00 The Deep 8:20 Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG) 8:45 Dodo

7:30 Family

7:00 Grace’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:00 Blunt Talk (M l,s) 9:30 Friday Night Dinner (M s)

12:00 Movie: “Cheerleader Abduction” (AKA ‘A Secret To Keep’) (M) (’20) Stars: Jerni Stewart 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Kitchen Nightmares Australia (M l) 8:40 Extreme Weddings Australia (PG)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (PG) 8:00 American Dad (M) 8:30 Movie: “X-Men: Apocalypse” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: James McAvoy

5:00

7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 8:00 All Up In My Grill 8:30 BBQ Brawl 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK

Rescue (PG)

(PG)

The Love

Star

The Next Generation (PG)

MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull (M)

6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Alone (M)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Travel Guides (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 TBA 10:40 NINE News Late 11:10 Family Law (M s)

6:00 Modern Family (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Speed” (PG) (’94) Stars: Keanu Reeves 9:55 Movie: “Flightplan” (M v) (’05)

6:00 Bamay 6:40 Woven Threads Stories From Within (PG) 7:00 Unknown Amazon (PG) 7:50 Peckham’s Finest (M) 8:30 High Arctic Haulers

3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s)

6:00 3rd Rock From The Sun (PG) 6:30 That 70’s Show (PG) 7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Funny Farm” (PG) (’88) Stars: Chevy Chase

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30

The Project (PG) 7:30 The Real Love Boat Australia (PG) 9:00 My Life Is Murder (M) 10:00 Bull (M) 11:00 TBA 12:00 The Project

3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-0 (M) 10:20 Tommy (M)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 Dales For Sale 9:30 Restored

5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M) 10:40 Law & Order: SVU

2:00 Dateline (M) 2:30 Insight (M) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Animal Einsteins 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Lost For Words (M) 8:35 Secret Scotland (MA15+) 9:25 Nine Perfect Strangers (MA15+) 10:30 SBS World News Late

3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M) 9:20 Two & A Half Men (PG)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Boise Boys 8:30 Home Town 9:30 House Hunters Renovation

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Trivia Quiz

your knowledge about the late Loretta Lynn in

special trivia quiz this week.

Which 1980 feature film was based on Loretta Lynn’s life?

In the late 1950s, Loretta Lynn formed her first band with her brother, called what?

What did Loretta Lynn famously win in a television singing contest; an appearance that would ultimately deliver her a record deal?

Loretta Lynn had her first

number one album in the United States in 1966. What was it called?

Who performs alongside Loretta Lynn on her 1966 single ‘Sweet Thang’?

In 2021, Loretta Lynn released what would be her final single, called ‘One’s On The Way’. Which female artist also appears on the track?

TEST YOUR BRAIN

Str8ts

How to beat Str8ts -

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, e.g. [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.

You can find more help and strategies at www.str8ts.com along with more puzzles, Apple apps and books.

Wheel Words

Create words of four letters or more using the given letters once only, but always including the middle letter. Do not use proper names or plurals ending with S. See if you can find the nine letter word using up all letters

Sad loss of country legend Internationally renowned country music superstar Loretta Lynn (pictured) passed away this week.

The 90-year-old’s family issued a statement on Wednesday morn ing Australian time.

“Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home at her beloved ranch in Hurricane Mills,” it said.

Loretta’s biggest hits came in the 1960s and 1970s, including ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ and ‘You Ain’t Woman Enough’.

She won both the CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Awards

during her career, the first female artist to achieve the feat.

The Academy of Country Music chose her as the artist of the decade for the 1970s, and she was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1988.

Fellow country legend Dolly Parton was among those paying tribute this week.

“We’ve been like sisters all the years we’ve been in Nashville and she was a wonderful human being, wonderful talent, had millions of fans and I’m one of them. I miss her dearly as we all will,” she said.

Singer Mickey Guyton tweeted: “Rest in power sweet angel.”

AQUARIUS

Someone may pressure you to reveal information that was given to you in confidence. Hence your current moral and philosophical conundrum as you ponder ‘Is honesty always the best policy’? With Jupiter, the Sun, Venus and then Mercury transiting through your travel zones, faraway places beckon. So start planning your itin erary now. It’s also important to keep up to date with your international contacts. Who knows where they will eventually lead?

It’s not a good week to take on mighty challenges or make important decisions. There’s a nebulous Mars/ Neptune square so life will be compli cated, physical energies low, and you may feel mentally confused. Wednes day will be particularly perplexing for many Pisceans, so avoid tasks that require stamina and sharp thinking. Instead, pace yourself – mentally and physically. Friday favours creative sol itude, intimate confessions and longterm friendships.

The week begins in the last stage of the Full Moon phase in Aries. Which fires up your passion for personal pro jects and spontaneous schemes. But you may come down to earth with a thud on Wednesday when Neptune squares your ruler Mars, and you re alise fiery enthusiasm isn’t enough. Getting other people onside is the secret to making things happen! With Mercury transiting into your relation ship zone, clear (and constant) com munication is the key.

Do you enjoy your job and does it stimulate your mind? This week, take the time to re-evaluate a profession al matter (or a volunteer position) as the Sun, Venus, Mercury and Saturn stimulate your work sectors. The plan ets also activate your reputation zone, so make sure your public image is in line with your true Taurean self. Enjoy being the authentic you! Draw inspira tion from birthday great, writer Oscar Wilde: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

VIRGO

With the Sun, Venus and Mercury activating your creativity zone it’s time to write, sing, dance, perform, paint or play music as you draw on the rich ness of your colourful world within. Saturn will help you turn imaginative ideas into productive projects. But make sure you keep things real at work. A vague idea or a dubious col league could lead you up the primrose path to trouble. So sharpen your sens es, improve your game and keep your wits about you Gemini!

Crabs are capricious creatures and mood swings are likely, as the tension gradually dissipates after the fiery Full Moon. If you keep busy (and physical ly active) then it will take your mind off your tempestuous (and exhaust ing) emotions. And have you been viewing a friend or relative through ridiculously rose-coloured glass es? Neptune confuses your thinking mid-week but prepare for a Saturnine wake-up call. The chickens are com ing home to roost!

Long term partnerships – of the ro mantic, platonic and business variety – are highlighted this week. The Sun demands energy and dignity; Venus – calm cooperation; Mercury – clear communication; and Saturn – dedi cation and loyalty. Keep the conver sation uplifting and inspiring! Your motto for the moment is from birth day great Eleanor Roosevelt: “Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.”

You’re determined to complete a project but Neptune squares Mars, and Mercury (your power planet) opposes Jupiter, so expect misunder standings and disruptions. Patience and compromise are required, oth erwise it will be a long and confusing week. When it comes to your daily routine, the big lesson to learn is how to delegate. No one (not even a super capable Virgo) is indispensable! Look ing for your soul mate? Love and work are a bewildering mix.

This week is all about getting the ratio right between your busy pub lic life and your private inner world. Be inspired by well-balanced Libran movie star Hugh Jackman (who turns 54 on Wednesday): “The secret to modern life is finding the measure in time management.” It’s also time to make plans, set goals and dream big dreams. And don’t make them too safe and sensible! Go for gold, as mighty Mars helps you be bold and brave about the future.

There could be confusing words be tween you and an old friend, as you seem to be heading in different di rections. Remember the good times you’ve enjoyed together and search for common ground. Things will look a lot brighter in the morning. Your motto for the week is from birthday great Eleanor Roosevelt: “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” If you are single, you could find yourself falling for someone from your complicated past.

When it comes to communication and conversation, you’ve certain ly got the Sagittarian gift of the gab. But be careful you don’t blurt out re marks that you later regret. With Sat urn sauntering through your social media zone, try to be disciplined with yourself and compassionate towards others. Take the time to contemplate the wise words of birthday great, play wright Oscar Wilde: “Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us.”

Despite nebulous Neptune confus ing issues, strive to be creative rather than bewildered at work. Clear com munication will get you a lot further than confrontation, so aim to be as cooperative as possible. Saturn trines the Sun and Venus, which will boost your capacity for hard work and your ability to lead others. Be inspired by fellow Capricorn, poet and novelist A. A. Milne: “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

Why diarrhoea shouldn’t be ignored

Coccidia in dogs is an intes tinal disease caused by a parasite more commonly seen in young and immunosup pressed dogs. While this is not a fatal disease, it can make our pets unwell and often require hospital treatment and supportive care.

Unfortunately, we have recently seen an increase in the number of cases treated at the clinic. Owners should take diarrhoea in dogs seri ously, as it could be a sign of a more severe disease.

Symptoms of coccidia in dogs may include diarrhoea, dehydration and weight loss. Some cases of coccidia are asymptomatic, which means that the dog may not show any symptoms but can still be shedding the disease, making them a “silent carrier.” Other infected dogs may show some or all of the above symptoms. Diarrhoea is a common symptom in young or immunosuppressed dogs. This can lead to dehydration, especially in puppies and small dogs, and weight loss can occur as a result of intestinal malabsorption and diarrhoea.

Dogs usually contract coccidia, by ingesting faecal matter that is often found in contaminated water sources and soil. Once a dog is infected, the protozoa take up residence in the

intestinal tract, where they begin to multiply and repeat the cycle. Unfor tunately, coccidia is resistant to most disinfectants and can survive in the environment for a long time.

Coccidia in is diagnosed through microscopic examination: an infec tion will reveal the coccidia organ ism in faecal matter. As coccidia is shed intermittently, examination of multiple faecal sample tests may be required. Coccidia is a treatable condition. Medication and support ive care will bring your pet back to full health. After completing treatment, ensure that your pet’s surrounding environment is addressed. Pick up after your dog and avoid areas where pet owners do not clean up after their dog has soiled. It is important to note that common monthly preventative medications do not treat or prevent coccidia.

Coccidia is contagious between dogs. Fortunately, the protozoa are host-specific, so while cats can become infected, your dog cannot pass the disease to cats in the house hold. Similarly, the disease is not contagious for humans.

If your pet experiences diarrhoea for more that 48 hours, seek veteri nary attention. For more information contact your vet.

SWIM SAFETY

WITH JULIE SHELDRAKE

Frightening statistics show lasting impacts of COVID lockdowns

Iam writing this first column of the year with mixed emotions. On one hand I am so excited to see the weather getting warmer, and summer on its way. On the other, as we progress through 2022 we are seeing the repercussions on our industry that we feared during the pandemic become a reality.

Every year, Royal Life Saving produces a National Drowning Report, examining the factors that contribute to drowning deaths in Australia. This year’s report showed a signif icant increase in drowning deaths across the country, with 339 people losing their lives between July 1 2021 and June 30 2022. This is an increase of 15 per cent compared to the previous year, and a 24 per cent increase when compared to the 10-year average. In addition, there were 686 non-fatal drown ing events that led to hospitalisation, with possible ongoing health complications. This is terribly sad and confronting, especially given this reported figure reverses years of progress, and that every statistic represents a real person and unimaginable grief for the loved ones of that person.

There were 17 drowning deaths among children aged 0-4 years, which is a 29 per cent decrease on last year and a 23 per cent decrease on the 10-year average – an improvement after a rising tragically during lockdowns. However, 15 drowning deaths occurred in children aged 5-14 years, a seven per cent increase on last year and a

36 per cent increase on the 10-year average, which the report states “is perhaps a reflec tion of children missing out on swimming lessons… the temporary closure of aquatic facilities and swim schools during the worst of the pandemic is likely to impact Australians for years to come, with children missing long periods of swimming and water safety education, the aquatic industry now struggling to recruit instructors and lifeguards”. The impact on the aquatic industry is certainly something we have experienced daily over the past 12 months, and we are only now beginning to get back to pre pandemic staffing numbers after a major recruitment drive and instructor training program.

The report also suggests that “new behav iours have also emerged, with Australians increasingly seeking out secluded and often unpatrolled waterways to visit or finding a new enthusiasm for domestic tourism taking them further away from the safety of their local pool or patrolled beach”. Swim ming and recreating was the leading activity undertaken before drowning, accounting for 22 per cent of all drowning deaths. In addition, rivers and creeks were the leading location for drowning (34 per cent), some thing we have to be very mindful of in our local area. We must also be very mindful of our backyard swimming pools, with swim ming pools the location of 34 per cent of all drownings in the 0-14 years age group.

HEALTH

WITH ERIN BURNS

How strength training can make a huge difference in osteoporosis cases

Osteoporosis is a condition affecting the skeleton characterised by low bone mass commonly known as low bone mineral density (BMD) resulting in fragile bones and increased fracture risk, particularly with the hips and spine. Osteoporosis mostly affects individuals over the age of 50, with women at higher risk than men, especially in postmenopausal women. This is due to hormonal and physiological changes affecting calcium absorption. Decreased physical activity levels, smoking and body weight can all increase the risk of developing osteoporosis. Having low BMD can increase the risk of fractures due to a fall,

with around nine million cases of osteoporo tic fractures reported each year, which is expected to rise 4x in the next 30 years.

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While walking is great for your cardiovas cular fitness and general health, strength training is the way to go when managing osteoporosis. Bone mass can be improved through strength training (resistance train ing) due to its mechanical loading effect. The stress/tension applied to the bones via muscle contractions are beneficial in reducing the rate of bone loss, increasing bone strength and so assisting in preventing osteoporosis (or preventing further decline). Strength training can be completed with movements against a resistance such as weights, therabands, machines or even body weight but can also be completed in water in the form of hydrother apy or swimming.

How often should I do strength training?

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What you can learn out of the Optus attack, and what steps to take next

Earlier this month, hackers breached Optus’ systems in one of the most significant cyberattacks in Austral ian history. Up to nine million of their customers may have had their contact details exposed to hackers. While the Optus Data Breach is limited explicitly to Optus, data retrieved from this attack may be used by malicious actors, in various combina tions, to conduct fraudulent activity or further targeted cyber-attack.

Details released include name, date of birth, email, phone number, and address. Documents for the 100-point identity check have also been released, including licence information, passports and medicare details.

This information can be used to have the hacker impersonate your identity. Malicious actors are far more sophisticated, and individuals and organisations must step up efforts in a few areas to protect themselves and their organisations.

Taking proactive measures now can reduce future risks to you and your organisation. Steps to take

• Most people reuse passwords. If you have reused your Optus password with any other account or website, especially banking software, you need to change these passwords now.

• For personal banking, if not already done, please activate any Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on all accounts.

• Please be aware of any Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) response requests. Ensure that they result from one of your actions; otherwise, DENY them.

• Be vigilant for port away requests on your mobile devices or if they suddenly stop working. It indicates that a hacker is impersonating you and trying to get access to your phone for MFA authenti cation.

• Most states and government bodies offer replacement licence numbers and Medi care numbers if you have been affected. Contact these organisations.

• Contact the ATO as they can monitor your tax file number for any suspicious activity.

• Consider the use of a password manager to reduce the reusing of passwords.

• Visit IDCARE for the latest advice on how to protect your identity. IDCARE provides support services to individuals who believe they may be experiencing identity misuse due to the Optus breach. www.idcare.com.au.

• If your identity has been stolen, apply for a Commonwealth Victims’ Certificate – a certificate helps support your claim that you have been the victim of identity crime and can be used to help re-estab lish your credentials with government or financial institutions. Details on the IDCARE website.

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The difference between creating wealth and providing income

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assets have different charac teristics and some are more suited than others to achieving a desired outcome. The key to a successful investment strategy is ensuring that the asset mix is suited to achieving the desired result.

Two broad outcomes are; building wealth or providing income. There are a number of goals that fall into either of these two broad categories. For instance, you may wish to build wealth to purchase a house or fund retirement. Alternatively, you may require your investment to provide income in retire ment or a period with higher than usual expenses or reduced income (such as starting a family).

When building a portfolio for wealth crea tion, we try to select assets that have growth and volatility in line with our expectations.

When building wealth, one of the most important considerations is time frame. A longer time frame allows for a higher expo sure to growth assets. Growth assets, such as shares and property, have higher returns and higher volatility. The longer time frames see the overall performance of the fund trend towards the long-term average.

By far the most popular long-term wealth creation investment is an investment prop erty. This is an extremely effective investment vehicle for those with a long-term time frame. The fact you are allowed to borrow up to 80 per cent of the value of the investment using the property itself as security is brilliant for

gearing. The tax advantages of capital gains discount is attractive, as are potential negative gearing tax deductions which help subsidise the investment. There is low price volatility particularly on the downside (although properties do fall in value) and there is a long history of capital growth.

Like all investments, there are downsides. Properties have a high degree of timing risk and are illiquid. The sit and surge nature of property growth means the timing of an investment has a much larger influence on overall return in comparison to other investments. As long as you have the intent to hold for the long-term, these are acceptable limitations.

In income phase, the goals are different and so are the most appropriate investments. Regular income and access to funds is what is required. Investments are typically less aggressive with more focus on stability as opposed to growth.

Fixed interest investments and shares in companies that provide high dividends are appropriate options. Given that most of the return is in income, which is taxable, struc turing for tax purposes is more important. If retired, the use of the superannuation system is an effective strategy, as is investing in the name of a lower income earner.

Property is not the most appropriate invest ment when providing income is the primary focus. The key is selecting assets in line with your goals.

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Wanderers fans are optimistic about the season ahead.

Wanderers back in the mix

NATHAN TAYLOR

After a long NRL season the footy posts have finally come down at CommBank Stadium and have been replaced with soccer goals. That can only mean one thing! Western Sydney Wanderers football officially returns this weekend in Parramatta.

The Wanderers, who enjoyed another off-season of change, will take on Perth Glory in their 2022/23 season opener, which kicks off at 3pm on Sunday afternoon.

After several years out of the playoffs, the club’s passionate and long-suffering fans are

optimistic that this will be the year that they return to prominence again.

Armed with a fresh coach, new captain and a host of talented new recruits, the Wanderers are daring to dream once again.

After slipping into the head coaching role midway through last season, Mark Rudan will be an important figure in getting the Wander ers back towards the top of the A-League ladder.

He’s had success at several clubs previously, including Sydney United (Champions), Wellington Phoenix (first Finals appearance in four years) and Western United (semi-final appearance in their inaugural season).

Following his first full off-season with the

team, it’s clear to many around the club that Ruden is implementing the same formula for success.

Western Sydney will also unleash a new skipper this season in the form of U20 Brazilian representative Mercelo, who has impressed everyone since setting foot at Wanderers Football Park.

Marcelo said he was very proud to wear the coveted captain’s armband this season.

“I would firstly like to thank head coach Mark Rudan for the opportunity in not only bringing me to the Western Sydney Wander ers but also for naming me as captain of this incredible club,” the 35-year-old said.

“Since the first day I arrived, I have been

accepted as part of the family and it is an honour to lead the team this season.

“We have big expectations for ourselves and will fight until the end to achieve them.

“We are very excited to see the stands full when we return to CommBank Stadium on Sunday to face Perth Glory in our first match of the 2022/23 Isuzu UTE A-Leagues season.”

With Perth coming off a wooden spoon season, the Wanderers will go into Sunday’s game as favourites. In fact, it’s been nearly three years since the Glory have tasted victory against the Red & Black.

Tickets are on sale now, with the match also set to be broadcast live on 10 Bold and Paramount+.

Mix of youth and experience as Warriors hope for strong season

After a rollercoaster first two seasons in the Baseball NSW State League, the Greater Western Warriors are enter ing the 2022/23 season full of confidence.

While their first grade team are yet to play playoff baseball, the club’s third grade side were crowned Champions last season after shocking minor premiers Baulkham Hills in April.

The 2022/23 season was set to get underway on Wednesday evening, with Greater Western taking on the Ryde Hawks in the opening round.

Long-time Greater Western Baseball Associ ation President, Michael Bryan, said the club is in for a really “promising year” across the board.

“Expect first grade to be stronger than it ever has been, our U18s and third grade are shaping up to be pretty strong as well. From top to bottom, it’s looking really promising this year,” he told the Weekender

“There’s a few new guys from around the traps and a couple of the older Greater Western guys coming back to the club as well, which was the goal when we started doing this three years ago – to get all our home-grown talent back playing for Greater Western.”

Greater Western coach Jarryd Manuel is back at the helm this season, while the club

is eager for their champion third grade side to go back-to-back after an extraordinary season last summer.

“We hope they can go back-to-back,” Bryan said.

“They took on Baulkham Hills, who were minor premiers across the board, but we played them three times in the season, including the Grand Final, and we ended up wining two out of those three games.

“For those third grade guys, it was a really

big achievement for them, they’re genuine competition leaders, and we expect the same from them this year as well.”

With several weeks of training and practice games in the books, the real thing got under way this week when the Warriors took on the Hawks on Wednesday at Blacktown Interna tional Sports Park.

The two sides are set to meet again this Sunday at Chapman Gardens in Kingswood – the new home for the Warriors this season.

Bryan said he’s expecting another compet itive competition this summer with plenty of teams improving.

“I don’t think there’s any really easy games across the board,” he said.

“Ryde are always strong and taking them on in the first round should be interesting.

“Our first game with them kicks off on Wednesday night before our whole squad is there at our new fields on Sunday at Chapman Gardens.”

Around The Grounds

CRICKET: A weather impacted first day of play has seen Penrith stuck on 1/56 against Parramatta in Round 2 of the Belvidere Cup last weekend. Playing in a Two Day match at Howell Oval, Parramatta won the toss and sent Penrith into bat first. With rain only allowing for 16.3 overs, Penrith only managed to notch up 1/56 before stumps. Penrith’s Nick Adams currently sits on 33 not out and Ryan Gibson 21 not out. Play between the two sides will resume this Saturday morning at Howell Oval.

CRICKET: Australian Test Cricket captain and Penrith junior Pat Cummins has been shortlisted for the Athlete of the Year at the BBC’s first ever Green Sport Awards. The Green Sport Awards are part of the BBC’s commitment to a greener future and are designed to use the power and passion of sport for a positive effect. Working with Sport Positive Summit, the awards will celebrate individuals and organisations from across the globe who are actively contributing to a more sustainable future through their sport ing profile and practices. Earlier this year, Cummins launched a new organisation to fight climate change, Cricket for Climate. With the backing of other top Australian cricketers, Cricket for Climate has started by encouraging more than 4,000 local clubs to use solar power. Realising the effect global warming has on the game, Cummins is using his sporting profile to encourage awareness at every level of the sport. Cummins also became an Ambassador for UNICEF Australia, volunteering his time to raise awareness and help the UNICEF team to protect more of the world’s children.

AFLW: After suffering their worst loss of the season, the GWS Giants bounced back in a big way last Saturday, defeating Carlton

by 17 points in the latest round of the AFLW competition. The 29-12 win keeps the Giants’ Finals hopes alive, while the Blues’ campaign continues to stutter. In some exciting news out of the game, midfielder Emily Pease was named as a Round 6 nominee for the NAB AFLW Rising Star. The 20-year-old was among the best for the Giants last weekend, booting the side’s first two goals of the game. The Giants will look to continue their winning ways when they face Collingwood on Sunday afternoon at Victoria Park.

AFL: Small forward Bobby Hill is headed to Victoria after the Giants agreed to a trade with Collingwood that will net GWS a second-round draft pick. The Giants received Collingwood’s future secondround pick and pick 43 in exchange for the 22-year-old and pick 40 as the AFL Trade Period got underway this week. Hill played 41 games over his four seasons at the Giants after being selected at pick 24 in the 2018 AFL Draft. Meanwhile, the Giants will also farewell midfielder Tim Taranto after a trade was reached with Richmond. GWS received picks 12 and 19 in next month’s AFL Draft in exchange for the midfielder, with the Giants now holding three picks – including pick three – in the first 19 selections. Taranto returns home to Melbourne following six seasons and 114 games in the orange and charcoal, after being selected at pick two in the 2016 AFL Draft. The AFL Trade Period runs until 7.30pm next Wednesday, October 12.

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The Greater Western Warriors took home the third grade championship last season.

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From sisters to rivals

NATHAN TAYLOR

Two South Penrith sisters will not only take on some of the best young wakeboarders in the country next week, but they’ll take on each other for the very first time as well.

Sibling rivalry will be in full swing when 17-year-old Sky Stevens competes against her 15-year-old sister Kaeli at the 2022 Cable National Championships at Cables Wake Park in Penrith.

The Jamison Park High students may have only been wakeboarding for a handful of years, but they are already up there with some of the most talented and skilful young wakeboarders in the country.

Speaking with the Weekender on Tuesday, Sky said she first started wakeboarding in 2019 and instantly found her passion for the adrenaline rush the sport provides.

“I started first and then my sister Kaeli came along a year after,” she explained.

“Cables Wake Park was just always in the local area, so we just decided to give it a go.

“We got a lesson with Courtney Angus (co-owner of Cables) one day and it stuck.

“I fell in love with it straight away… once I got the hang of it, it was good.”

While Sky took to wakeboarding like a duck to water at first, the same couldn’t be said for her younger sister Kaeli, who had some very strong feelings early on.

“I hated wakeboarding at first,” Kaeli admitted.

“Sky started a year before me and she loved it but that whole year I hated it, I hated it. I would participate in camps, and I would knee board the whole time, I’d just hate it.

“I was a gymnast, and I was so used to that, that I could not get up on a wakeboard… it just wasn’t my thing. A year later, I got injuries on my knee from gymnastics, so this was the alternative. I grew into liking it because of Sky and she helped me.”

Once the pair got the hang of things on the water, they started to get good – really good. With the help of Courtney Angus, an eight-time National Wakeboarding Champion, the sisters took their game to the next level.

“We picked up wakeboarding fast,

a lot quicker than others around us. Courtney took us under her wing and helped us progress a lot quicker,” Sky said.

“I just like the experience, it’s very different to any other sport. I like how it’s a team effort – if you fall, you have a team to run your board back. I like having Sky in the sport too and doing the same sport as my sister,” Kaeli added.

While the pair are very supportive of each other’s endeavours, they’ll attempt to put that aside briefly next week when they go head-to-head at the 2022 Cable National Champion ships.

“This is the first time we’ll be against each other, so it’s a bit differ ent. We often train together and use one another to get better,” Sky said.

“I love wakeboarding with Sky, that’s what makes it fun. We push each other, we’re there for each other… it makes it easier,” Kaeli added.

See the girls compete at the 2022 Cable National Championships at Cables Wake Park in Penrith.

Competition runs from Wednesday, October 12 until Saturday, October 15. Admission is free.

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Kaeli and Sky Stevens at Cables in Penrith. Photo: Melinda Jane.