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Will findings be public? Emma Husar investigation continues as Shorten remains tight-lipped TROY DODDS

indsay MP Emma Husar remains on personal leave as Opposition Leader Bill Shorten refuses to guarantee that the findings of an internal investigation into her conduct will be made public. Ms Husar is currently the subject of a NSW Labor inquiry relating to allegations of bullying and misuse of staff inside her Penrith electorate office. While some have suggested that the investigation itself could be fatal to Ms Husar’s political future, it’s understood she plans to dig in and wants to remain in the job. Mr Shorten – fresh from a positive weekend of by-elections across the country – said confidentiality agreements may mean not all elements of the inquiry into Ms Husar are released to the public. “It hasn’t been concluded. I don’t know if any of the complainants or any of the concerns that have been raised have done so on the basis of confidentiality,” he told the ABC. “I don’t know if some of the basis of the report’s been confidential. There’ll be protocols in place. What we need to do is respect the interests of all the people involved.”

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Lindsay MP Emma Husar last year In the past week, Ms Husar has spoken about the investigation, claiming some of the allegations raised since the story became public are “lies”. “There have been a great deal of stories, lies and smear in the past week about me

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Husar story goes off-course T he seriousness of the story surrounding Federal Lindsay MP Emma Husar has been lost because we’re focusing on the wrong issues. The real story here is the culture inside Ms Husar’s Penrith electorate office. Claims of bullying and misconduct are very serious, as are question marks over her use of entitlements. But somehow, the wider focus has been away from that and instead drilled in on, of all things, dog poop. The fact that Ms Husar may have had her employees run personal errands is hardly a cause for great concern. It happens, not just in politics but indeed in businesses far and wide. I’ve run plenty of personal errands for bosses over the years, and I dare say there’s been a few people here at the Weekender who’ve done the same for me. As long as it’s not abused, it’s surely harmless. Walking a dog and picking up after it may be stretching it a bit far, but it’s certainly not cause for condemnation. And while everyone likes to pile on when it comes to bashing up politicians, we do seem to forget, or conveniently ignore, the fact that they do work very hard. It is the furthest thing from a 9-5 job, with a 24/7 floating schedule full of functions, community events, meetings and of course sitting in Parliament itself. Any political staffer will tell you that the personal and professional is very easily and understandably blended. So on the surface, Ms Husar probably deserves a little slack when it comes to that side of the story.

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Whether she deserves any slack in regards to the serious allegations that have been raised is another matter altogether, which won’t be sorted out until the internal Labor investigation is over. The high staff turnover certainly suggests all is not right. Whether it’s serious enough to have Ms Husar leave politics altogether is another thing. But that might not matter. Politically, this whole thing is a major problem for Labor. The pub test is critical in a seat like Lindsay, particularly when Labor holds it by as little as 1.1 per cent. Anyone will tell you that an issue like this, regardless of the end result, is enough to swing voters much more than the slim margin needed. At best, Ms Husar is a naive first-term MP who needs some course correction. At worst, well, who knows. This is a mess for Labor and on the back of it, Lindsay may fall to the Libs in 2019.

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our men have been arrested after a three-month investigation into the growing of cannabis plants at a Jamisontown business premises. Police executed a search warrant on the Abel Street premises on Tuesday afternoon, seizing 255 plants as well as related equipment. After police arrived, two male persons were arrested whilst two attempted to escape out the back of the building through a roller door. Police say the cultivation is for commercial use and is most likely linked to organised crime. Officers spent the bulk of Tuesday afternoon collecting evidence and removing the plants from the premises. Detective Chief Inspector Graeme Wright urged anyone who suspected a business premises or house was being used for growing drugs to contact police. “If anybody has any information of suspected premises being used for these purposes they’re encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers and any information that is passed on will be treated confidentially and police will act on that information immediately,” he said.

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Police uncovered the cannabis plants in Jamisontown on Tuesday. Photo: Melinda Jane

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mation of transport systems and wanted to be “much more loose” with how it worked with industry is simply code for wanting to take the axe to even more workers. “The NSW Government and its departments’ obsession with doing away with jobs will put lives at risk,” Mr Claassens said. “This isn’t about keeping up with the latest technology – this is purely and simply about cutting jobs at the expense of safety. “All of the talk about automation fails to take into account the important safety role workers play on our trains and buses. The comparisons they use with other jurisdictions globally are flawed and dangerous. “Workers are always happy to embrace new technology but not if it’s going to put the safety of the public at risk.” Australia’s first fully-automated trains, which won’t have human drivers, will start operating next year when the first Sydney Metro trains start running. “We want to embrace automation rather than resist it,” Mr Staples told the Financial Review. But Mr Claassens remains skeptical. “It’s been proven time and again – from the timetable debacle to the privatisation of our buses – that this government doesn’t care at all about improving public transport outcomes for commuters,” he said.

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Dentists urge us to take better care of our teeth ahead of Dental Health Week LAUREN SUTTIE

ou might have been told to watch your tongue at least once in your lifetime, but now locals are being told to watch their mouths, and it’s not because they’ve been rude. The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is using some cheeky humour for this year’s Dental Health Week, asking Australians to ‘Watch Your Mouth’, but the key messages are no joke. With 65 per cent of Australians failing to visit the dentist in more than two years, this year dentists are enforcing that good oral health is about more than brushing your teeth. Dr Anthony Boyden, a local dentist from Penrith Dentists, said oral health affected more than just a person’s smile. “Oral health is so important on many levels, such as the ability to eat and talk, appearance and self-esteem, and general health and wellbeing,” he said. Running from August 6 to 12, the week will also highlight the holistic approach needed for good mouth health. It’s more than just a simple brushing routine. “To keep a good oral health balance, reduce the acid attack by sugary foods and drinks, and increase our consumption

Dr Anthony Boyden is urging us to take better care of our teeth. Photo: Melinda Jane

of tap water because it makes saliva,” Dr Boyden said. “We can chew sugar free gum to promote that saliva and pump it around our teeth, and certainly we’ve got to remove that plaque thoroughly twice a day to make sure we don’t allow longer term acid production on our teeth.” According to the ADA, the most common chronic disease in Australia is tooth decay, with an alarming 26 per cent of adults living with the disease untreated. And while it’s no secret that a trip to the dentist can be unnerving for many, Dr Boyden stressed that early prevention was key. “Whether it’s a small child, or a valued senior, prevention of problems is paramount,” he said. “Prevention through regular check-ups can avoid sad and traumatic problems that could have probably been fixed much easier and at a much lower cost if it had been diagnosed and treated sooner.” Australia’s Oral Health Tracker revealed earlier this year that only half of us brush our teeth the recommended twice a day. Regular brushing is a key starting point to better oral health. For more information and advice on oral health, see your local dentist or visit www. ada.org.au.

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The time for talk is over Enough is enough: Locals want better protection for domestic violence victims NICOLA BARTON

local group has rallied for the rights of domestic violence victims outside Penrith Court this week, declaring â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;enough is enoughâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Organiser Jodie Diehm, 42, said she could not stand to stay quiet any longer after an ongoing personal situation with a family member. She hopes that by standing up alongside supporting family and friends that they can create awareness and spark conversations within the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are trying to show people that we are done talking and that there needs to be action,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The AVOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s are not working, most of the victims are too petrified to say anything in fear of repercussions.â&#x20AC;? The small but prominent group called out to pedestrians and passing traffic with signs that read â&#x20AC;&#x153;no more talk, we want actionâ&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;one girl dead a weekâ&#x20AC;?. Ms Diehm believes that harsher penalties need to be put in place to ensure the safety of victims in domestic violence cases. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to lock these people up and show them that they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just run around and beat people up with no consequences,â&#x20AC;? she said.

The protest outside of Penrith Local Court on Tuesday. Photo: Melinda Jane Currently, Penrith has the second highest rate of domestic violence in the state second to Blacktown, with 1059 incidents recorded last year, not including the countless incidents that go unreported. CEO of Domestic Violence NSW, Moo Baulch stresses the importance for victims and their families to reach out to available services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domestic violence advocacy

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services can provide support and work closely with the police to make the victim feel safe. We urge families to contact the domestic violence liaison officers in their Local Area Command to ensure that they receive the intimate support and advice they need,â&#x20AC;? she said. The group hopes to create awareness and encourage others to speak up if they are in similar situations.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is not an individual problem, this is a community problem. More people need to start speaking up, this is for everybody, we need to start creating conversations and taking action,â&#x20AC;? Ms Diehm said. While the protest in Penrith this week may have been small in number, those who took part are hoping it encourages others to take a more active role in campaigning against domestic violence.

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he race to the Finals is on, and as September draws closer the footy gets even more exciting than usual. On Saturday, August 18, the Penrith Panthers will play their final home game of the regular season against the Newcastle Knights. It’ll be an exciting game, with plenty of talent on show. See Panthers stars Nathan Cleary, James Maloney, Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Josh Mansour in action, and be amazed by young gun Kalyn Ponga for the Knights. It promises to be a big game with the Panthers keen to notch up one final win at Panthers Stadium this year and the Knights building well for the future. Penrith got the better of the Knights earlier this season, can they do it again? Penrith and Newcastle play at Panthers Stadium on Saturday, August 18 at 3pm. Tickets: nrl.com/tickets. The Weekender has two double passes to give away to the Panthers v Knights clash. For your chance to win one, email competitions@westernweekender.com.au with ‘Panthers’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Friday, August 10. Authorised under NSW Permit No LTPM/18/02771.

Glenmore Park FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? Tamleni Indian Restaurant FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? Theodore’s Cafe and Gloria Jeans at the Westfield Penrith food court FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? High Street Social FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO IN PENRITH? Hawkesbury Lookout for the amazing views of Penrith and the surrounding area WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? All the many places you can meet up with friends and family for a good time WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? The range of activities to do. From the iFly to Whitewater rafting, the Joan Sutherland Centre to any code of footy. There’s hundreds of different things to take your fancy.

Well done to the Penrith Panthers who are contributing $100,000 to the Buy A Bale campaign in an attempt to help drought-stricken farmers. A top gesture that won’t be forgotten.

One local fan is trying to lead a flawed boycott of rugby league this weekend, fed up with paying too much for pies, parking and tickets, among other things. The boycott is falling very, very flat.

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National Missing Persons Week highlights the mystery of local disappearances EMILY NEWTON

hen a loved one goes missing, it impacts whole families and communities. This week marks the 30th anniversary of National Missing Persons Week, a commemoration aimed at raising awareness of the significant issues associated with missing persons, as well as helping to reduce the incidence and impact of missing persons in Australia. Locally, two individuals remain on the Australian missing persons public register – missing St Marys mum Katherine Ackling-Bryen and missing man Jordan Morris. While both have faced recent inquests into their disappearances, unanswered questions remain. The inquest into the disappearance of Ms Ackling-Bryen has revealed her unusual behaviours as she dropped her daughters off at school, one of them still in pyjamas, with “tears in her eyes” the morning she went missing. She was reported as missing that afternoon, February 19, 2016, when she did not return to pick them up from school. Ms Ackling-Bryen suffered from depression and anxiety.

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“A comprehensive police investigation found no evidence that Katherine may have been the victim of crime or violence,” the coronal findings said. Magistrate Harriet Grahame, Deputy State Coroner, said Ms Ackling-Bryen

most likely died on or soon after her disappearance on February 19, 2016. “It may be that Katherine has suffered further mental health issues and died by suicide or accident,” Magistrate Grahame said.

A separate inquest into the disappearance of Jordan Morris found a similar conclusion. On Friday, April 24, 2015, police directed a vehicle to stop on Castlereagh Road, Penrith. A police pursuit began and at the intersection of Coreen Avenue, the vehicle stopped and three people were arrested. A fourth person, believed to be the 22-year-old Jordan Morris, was understood to also be in the vehicle at the time of the incident. He was reported missing to police on Tuesday, May 26, the same year. “He died in the vicinity of Boundary Creek, Peachtree Creek and the Nepean River at Penrith,” Magistrate Grahame said in her findings last year. “The exact medical cause of his death remains unknown. He died during or shortly after an attempt to evade police, who were searching for him in bushland, after a vehicular pursuit.” National Missing Persons Week 2018 is held from Sunday, August 5 to Saturday, August 11. Police hope that someone holds vital clues about both local cases. Anyone with information about missing persons should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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Building resilience Penrith has joined over 30 metropolitan councils, government organisations, businesses, and community leaders to launch ‘The Sydney Resilience Strategy’, a comprehensive plan to build resilience and future-proof Sydney, its suburbs and the region. Resilience is a relatively new concept that is receiving attention from cities and communities across the world as they face growing challenges and pressures from increasing urbanisation, globalisation, and the impacts of climate change. “The launch of the strategy gives us the opportunity to take the learnings and the outcomes from the Resilient Sydney project and apply them in our local context, with the input and expertise of our community and our councillors,” said Penrith Mayor John Thain.

Windy warning With the windy season approaching, Endeavour Energy is encouraging customers to secure loose outdoor furniture and building materials so they don’t get blown into powerlines. “Typically we see damaging winds in August and September which can uproot trees, lift roofs and bring down powerlines,” said Endeavour Energy’s General Manager Asset Management Ty Christopher. “We are asking property owners to take some simple precautions to maintain public safety and reduce the risk of power interruptions.” You can report issues to 131 003.

Tamara’s legacy is strong Luke Priddis Foundation to farewell General Manager NICOLA BARTON

fter five years of dedicated service, Luke Priddis Foundation General Manager, Tamara Van Antwerpen, is moving on. Starting in 2013 as an events manager, she has grown to become a fundamental part of the Foundation’s success in creating awareness and providing support to local families who are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mrs Van Antwerpen first fell into the role of General Manager six months into her career at the Foundation and saw it as an opportunity to give back and make a difference. “For me it was about integrity and purpose, there was an amazing vision for what the Foundation could be and I felt driven towards that,” she said. Mrs Van Antwerpen was instrumental in helping the Foundation realise its dreams of opening an autism support centre in Penrith. The centre, which opened in March last year, is home to a wide range of services, support and information for the community. “This wasn’t just a change for parents now, this was a change for their future, our job as a Foundation has been to educate our community as a whole and

Tamara Van Antwerpen is moving on from the Luke Priddis Foundation generations to come for those affected by autism,” she said. Moving forward under new management, the Foundation is currently working on a new centre for adults with autism. The adult training and inclusion centre will be upstairs from the current building and will provide ongoing support to those who need it most.

“The biggest thing to remember is that kids with autism grow into adults, they can’t grow out of it and they still need support, I’m confident that the incredible Board will allow this to continue to be a space and an ethos for families affected by autism,” she said. Mrs Van Antwerpen hopes to stay involved as a volunteer.

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Man may face more serious charges after victim dies

Brendan Lee Burton has a nervous wait to see if he will face more serious charges. Burton appeared before Penrith District Court last Friday following an assault early last year, but his arraignment was adjourned at the Crown’s request. The court heard the alleged victim of the offence passed away shortly after the assault and the prosecution sought to determine, via a second opinion pathology report, if the death was caused, or sped up by the victim’s injuries. The court was told the offence occurred in January last year, with the complainant becoming deceased in March of the same year. Burton’s lawyer was critical of the delay, saying Burton was a young man, Supreme Court bail-refused solely on this matter, and had never been in custody before. His matter was adjourned to September 21.

Man denies rape claims; trial to start in April next year

Viliame Turagaborisi has officially pleaded not guilty to rape allegations levelled at him. Turagaborisi, who is accused of two counts of ‘sexual intercourse without consent’, faced Penrith District Court for arraignment last Friday. The alleged crimes are said to have been committed in Penrith on February 2 last year. The court heard the complainant believed her drink may have been spiked, though she had no evidence of the same. As the charges were formally read out, Turagaborisi responded with pleas of ‘not guilty’. The trial was set down for April 8, 2019 with a five to seven-day estimate. His bail is to continue.

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trial after questions were raised about his fitness. Samuel Morgan, 93, did not appear at Penrith District Court last Friday, despite his matter being listed for arraignment. The court heard a second complainant had recently come forward, but concerns the accused was unfit to stand trial may prevent the case from proceeding. The court was told the 93-year-old apparently suffered dementia and hearing problems, which could impede his ability to follow the case if it went to trial. The matter was adjourned to November 2.

Man off the roads until October after running the gauntlet

A man who ran the gauntlet with a good behaviour licence has had his disqualification halved on appeal. Aaron James Wright fronted Penrith District Court last Friday in a bid to challenge the severity of his punishment, after he lost his licence when he accumulated more demerit points while serving a good behaviour period. While his driving ban was ultimately reduced from six months to three months, he didn’t get let off scot free, with Judge Robert Sutherland imposing a Section 9 good behaviour bond for six months. The court heard the 30-year-old had attempted to avoid police stationed at a roadside breath test, not because he was intoxicated, but because he knew he was driving while his licence was suspended. Judge Sutherland acknowledged the business owner had completed a driver awareness program, but warned him to toe the line in the future, saying he must “obey sanctions that one ought not drive in some situations”. A 12-month good behaviour licence is available to eligible motorists who hold an unrestricted NSW driver’s licence, who have received a notice of suspension due to excessive demerit points. However, they don’t come without risk. Motorists who are subject to a good

behaviour licence who accumulate two or more demerit points while serving a good behaviour period, will have their licence suspended for double the original suspension period. He will be eligible for the return of his licence on October 26.

Judge warns father he’ll be back in jail if he doesn’t behave

A father who assaulted his 17-year-old daughter has had his sentence downgraded on appeal. The man, whose name is withheld to protect the victim’s identity, was previously handed a 12-month suspended sentence, after being convicted of two counts of ‘common assault’, one count of ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’ and one count of ‘contravene an apprehended domestic violence order’. Penrith District Court heard the daughter had since conceded she was partly to blame for the initial altercation – admitting to kicking her father in the leg and slinging verbal abuse. Judge Robert Sutherland said provocation or not, violence against women was abhorrent. “Men need to hear they can’t hit women, full stop,” he said. He said while the father-of-four showed a willingness to cease “dabbling” in illicit substances, taking active steps was “somewhat bereft”. “I do have a residual concern about the surrounding circumstances that leads her to call him a ‘junkie’,” he said, adding he “didn’t come down in the last shower”. The man’s lawyer told the court the father had lost his home while incarcerated, and his “first and foremost concern” was to find “shelter” rather than seek treatment, adding he decided to deal with “one thing at a time”. The court heard the daughter and father had since reconciled, and she had resumed living with him. Judge Sutherland warned him to keep calm regardless of any future tongue lashings.

“Whether you’ve had a point or half a point [of ice]… keep your hands to yourself or you’ll find yourself wearing a green tracksuit,” he said. He was granted a Section 9 good behaviour bond for 12 months.

Man promises to give up ‘ice’ but magistrate has doubts

A magistrate has questioned an ice addict’s resolve to get clean and hold down a job. Magistrate Mary Ryan didn’t pull any punches when she challenged Jason Peachey’s suggestion that he could turn his life around without assistance. “You’re telling me you’ve changed in a couple of weeks?” she queried when he faced Penrith Local Court last month, noting he had been nabbed possessing prohibited drugs a week earlier. “But what sort of risk are you using meth amphetamines on a job site? Scaffolding? Really?” Magistrate Ryan said his record indicated a “longstanding” history of drug abuse, adding ice was notoriously tough to give up. But Peachey countered, telling her he had done it once before, giving up heroin 17 years ago. He was slapped with a six-month suspended sentence for possessing goods in custody suspected of being stolen. “If you breach that you’ll be in a bit of trouble,” she said.

Magistrate urges woman to undertake traffic program

Deborah Joy McGrath will learn her fate later this month after pleading guilty to drink driving. McGrath appeared before Penrith Local Court last month charged with high-range drink driving. Magistrate Mary Ryan suggested she complete a traffic offender program. “It will help you in sentence and in life,” she said. Her matter was adjourned to August 30.

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Police have located a missing 14-yearold boy who was reported missing after disappearing from Sydney’s North West around 2pm on Monday, July 30. Following a five hour search, the police with assistance from the victim’s family, friends and community members found the boy at Llandilo, near Penrith just before 7pm. The boy was found safe and well and his parents showed gratitude for police efforts. Police also thanked the community for their cooperation and help in the matter.

on Saturday, July 28. Thankfully, there were no injuries to either party, although emergency services were called to the scene to ensure the safety of passing traffic and pedestrians. The street was blocked off while the Regentville Fire and Rescue department dealt with the oil and other fluids on the road. The department stressed the need to appropriately clean up the spill as it posed a serious threat to the community due to fire hazards and slippery roads whilst also threatening wildlife.

Emu Plains: Driver cut from car after serious accident

A driver has been cut from their vehicle following a single-vehicle traffic crash in Emu Plains. Onlookers called emergency services to the scene at 10am on Monday, July 30. The driver, who had crashed their vehicle into a traffic light, was trapped in the driver’s seat and later cut free as the Regentville Fire and Rescue crew alongside the Glenbrook fire department removed the side of the car. The patient was then transported to hospital suffering minor injuries, including chest and neck pain.

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Police were called to Fantail Crescent in Erskine Park after a woman reported suspicious behaviour on the street at 10.15pm on Saturday, July 21. The woman informed police of loud banging noises she had heard out the front of her house. When she went to investigate, she allegedly saw three male persons jump into a dark car and speed off. She also noticed a large amount of water coming from where her water meter should have been. Police came to the scene to investigate and Sydney Water was called. If anybody has any further information on this incident, they should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Get police news as it happens by visiting our website at www.westernweekender. com.au or following us on Twitter.

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Luna Park legal stoush The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales has handed down a decision that will have a dramatic effect on one of Sydney’s most famous icons, Luna Park. The Land and Environment Court of New South Wales hears environmental, planning, building and development disputes. The Court has handed down a decision requiring Luna Park to submit individual Development Applications every time it wants to move an attraction to a new location within the park or introduce a new attraction. Previously, the park was able to move attractions, make changes to attractions and introduce new attractions under its existing Development Approval, meaning that changes could be made quickly and without obstruction. The key change is that typically a Development Application has a public exhibition period during which members of the community can lodge enquiries or objections to a proposed development. Luna Park has long been a hotbed of development and planning issues. Located in North Sydney’s Lavender Bay precinct, the park is directly adjacent to multimillion dollar properties with harbour views. The decision of the Court will now mean that irate neighbours and community members who oppose the flashing lights and screams of thrill-seekers

will be able to have their objections heard each and every time the Park tries to introduce a new attraction. Peter Hearne, the Managing Director of the park, says that the Land and Environment Court’s decision puts the park under serious threat. Development Applications can take anywhere between three and 12 months to be determined, sometimes longer. Mr Hearne says that the park usually conducts its planning for changes at the park six to eight weeks in advance, and extending this timeframe beyond that is untenable. The decision of the Court comes about following an Application by the New South Wales Planning Minister, Anthony Roberts, who had this to say following the Court’s decision: “The Land and Environment Court’s decision reaffirms the planning department’s requirement that Luna Park needs to have development consent for major new rides… this is so the community also gets to have a say about the local area. That is only fair.” The park has long been the subject of reports that the Government and/or developers want to get their hands on the harbourfront site to turn it into a residential and/or retail precinct. Luna Park’s management is considering appealing the decision and is currently calling for urgent talks with the State Government to assist in settling the issue.

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Figures reveal we’re not walking our dogs enough LAUREN SUTTIE

here has been ruff news recently for man’s best friend, as it has been revealed that Aussie dog owners are putting their four-legged friends’ health and happiness at risk by not walking them as frequently as they should. According to Guide Dogs Australia, one in 10 pet dogs are not being walked at all, and one quarter of Australian dog owners only hit the pavement with their dogs once a week. With this information in mind, Guide Dogs Australia have launched a new initiative, PAWGUST, where dog owners will be challenged to walk their dog for at least 30 minutes for 30 days this August, to raise vital funds that help to support people living with vision loss or blindness. Erskine Park local Karen Burley has been a Guide Dog Puppy Raiser for the past six years and decided to participate in order to spend more quality time with her current puppy, Luna. “It’s going to be scary because I’m not a walker,” she laughed. “But I’m determined to do it because I’ve got donations and I’ve got people backing me and it’s also a good way to start a bit of exercise happening for me.” Dogs need regular exercise to keep in good shape and to prevent boredom, especially if they are usually home alone.

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Glenmore Park musician recently had the opportunity to take a step back in time and experience playing in one of the richest and most diverse periods of music, the Baroque period. Erin Jee was one of 33 young musicians from around Australia selected to participate in the Young Mannheim Symphonists Program, where the students learned and played under the guidance of Australia’s finest exponents of histori-

cally informed performance style. Having played the violin for eight years, practicing for two hours every day, Erin said that the experience was inspiring. “Playing music, you don’t have to say anything for the audience to understand what you are trying to express and what you are feeling,” she said. Guided by the Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra, students participated in full orchestral and sectional rehearsals, lectures and workshops. “All the tutors I met were wonderful,” Erin said.

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Turning food into fun New Woolies initiative encourages kids to eat more fruit and vegetables LAUREN SUTTIE

hey are the dreaded ‘F’ and ‘V’ words that can make meal times with kids tricky, but local Woolworths stores are on a mission to turn the tantrum trigger words, ‘fruit’ and ‘vegetable’, into something fun. With almost 95 per cent of Australian children struggling to meet their recommended intake of fruit and vegetables, local Woolworths stores have launched their Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours, where students have the opportunity to learn more about healthy eating. Woolworths Penrith Store Manager, Jarrad Rodziewicz, said the tours were designed to foster a new understanding about daily food choices. “We know that getting children to eat fruit and vegetables every day can be tricky, and parents can find it challenging to get their kids to eat their required daily intake,” he said. “The Fresh Food Kids Discovery Tours are designed to inspire our next generation of Aussie kids to make smart and fresh food choices in an environment that they will be familiar with.” Catering to kids from early learning centres all the way up to Year 6, the tours

Kids are learning about fruit and vegetables thanks to a new program at Woolworths will allow children to discover and try new fruit and vegetables, learn how and where they grow, understand the benefits of eating a good variety of fresh fruit and vegetables, and play veg-inspired games through a full sensory experience. “We’ve worked with nutritionists, educators and even a fruit and veg

scientist to put together the program for our Discovery Tours to ensure real learning outcomes are achieved for each age group,” Mr Rodziewicz said. “Play is a key part of learning and we have quiz cards and sticker activity books to help extend the discussions back to the classroom and the home.”

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Talking science in Penrith LAUREN SUTTIE

hat do you get when Dr Karl Kruszelnicki, colliding galaxies and the hidden world in your gut all come together? You get the Sydney Science Festival, a week-long program of astronomical proportions filled with hands-on science experiences for all ages. Now in its fourth year, the 13-day festival will see over 200 events across 90 venues take place, with three key events rocketing into Penrith for locals to enjoy. Kicking off the fun in Penrith will be 2018 Sydney Science Festival Ambassador, Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, who will give an insight into astronomy and the future of our night sky. Speaking at the Western Sydney University Penrith Observatory on August 11, Professor Harvey-Smith will paint a picture of how a future collision in 3.8 billion years between our galaxy, the Milky Way and its nearest neighbour will bring dramatic changes to the night sky. Space enthusiasts will then be able to view a 3D astronomy movie and take a tour of the dome. But if space and galaxies don’t get your

planets spinning then microbiologist Alison Luk’s exploration of the gut on August 16 might do the trick. With more bacteria living inside a person’s gut than people living in the world, this free stimulating talk at Penrith City Library will give locals an insight into how eating the right types of food can keep your gut microbes healthy and happy. But it wouldn’t be a science festival without the man of science himself, Dr Karl Kruszelnicki. Dr Kruszelnicki tackles the big issues in the universe today, like why are some people chronically late? Is your home WiFi really spying on you and could there be life on one of Saturn’s moons? Dr Kruszelnicki will be bringing his fun and fascinating talk to The Joan on August 15. With the festival running from August 7 to August 19, it’s the perfect opportunity for both young and old to come together to understand and marvel at how science influences every aspect of our lives. The three local events have already proved extremely popular, with Dr Kruszelnicki’s talk already sold out. For more information about the Sydney Science Festival events, visit www. sydneyscience.com.au.

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Take some responsibility While it is true that referees make some awful mistakes and The Bunker is far from perfect, the people who make the most mistakes on a football field are the players. It is proof that nobody is perfect. Missed tackles, dropped balls, forward passes... even from the best players. We need the players and coaches to accept responsibility for their teams losing. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

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Triple J just the beginning for Glenmore Park band NICOLA BARTON

ome-grown indie music duo Dekleyn have made their radio debut on national station Triple J recently. The 21-year-old budding singer/songwriter, Justin Kleyn, alongside 19-yearold guitarist, Matt Deceliss, both from Glenmore Park, have only been producing music together for one year. Their song ‘Ghost’ featured on renowned program Good Nights run by host, Bridget Huswait as the boys eagerly tuned in with their families. “When I heard it on the radio I was shaking, knowing that it’s being broadcast around the country is scary. Someone texted me saying they heard it in an Uber; it was just surreal,” Justin said. Starting from a young age, the selftaught musicians say their inspiration stirs from artists such as Ed Sheeran and John Mayer. Their music combines guitar and electronic elements to create what Triple J reviewers call a “warm and stimulating” sound. Earlier this year, the band performed as a supporting act to popular Wollongong talent, Jake Howden, as well as having their self-made music video featured on MTV. Determined to get their name out in the industry, Dekleyn feature their

Glenmore Park musicians Matt Deceliss and Justin Kleyn music on numerous social platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, iTunes and Soundcloud. “We set a goal this year to reach 10,000 streams on Spotify and now we’re already at 170,000,” Matt said. Focusing on the release of their new album in the coming month, the band plan to play more local gigs throughout

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the remainder of this year. Currently, the boys meet up to practice twice a week and record their songs in each other’s homes. They say their dream is to pursue music as a full-time job with an end goal of performing around the world. “We want to show people that you don’t need to be signed to a label to make a name for yourself,” Matt said.

Tuesday night saw Solar Citizens launch a new campaign to ‘Repower Penrith’ with clean energy, with a packed room at the Penrith Bowling Club. “Penrith is clearly ready for their politicians to lift their game and start delivering clean, affordable energy for everyone,” said Kristy Walters, community organiser at Solar Citizens. “Penrith is a key battleground for the State Election and it’s clear that residents here see solar as the solution to rising power bills.” The launch was just the beginning with attendees signing up to survey across western Sydney to get everyone’s views on what needs to be done so everyone can access the benefits of rooftop solar. “Solar supporters will be out and about in western Sydney, talking to voters and delivering the sunny message to local MPs,” Ms Walters said. “Close to 5,000 houses and small businesses in Penrith have rolled up their sleeves and put solar on their roof, but there’s a lot more empty roofs that could be producing clean, cheap power.” Ms Walters is calling on the State Government to help make it easier for locals to use solar power. “We need the State Government to address the barriers that get in the way of people who rent, live in apartments or simply can’t afford the upfront cost of solar to enable them to make the most of Australia’s abundant sunshine,” she said.

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one are the days of lemonade stands, the next generation of entrepreneurial youngsters is cashing in on their unwanted toys at My Kids Market NSW. The Penrith Regional Valley Sports Centre will be hosting the upcoming event on Sunday, September 9 where families can hold stalls to both declutter their homes and teach their children value for money. Sydney mother, Leanne Lewis, said the benefit of the market stall is far greater than the cash reward. After resisting the purchase of an Xbox One for her eightyear-old son Alex, she decided that if he wanted it, he would have to earn it. “This was such a valuable learning exercise for my son. He got to work for something that he wanted, the value of working for his money, sorting through his old toys, saying that he no longer wanted them, also pricing the toys, all proved to be hilarious fun,” she said. The initiative, which first began in 2008 has been a fantastic way for families to source cheap pre-loved items, earn some extra cash and reduce the number of toys being added to landfill.

Kids are encouraged to host a stall at My Kids Market NSW The Australian toy industry is currently worth $3.7 billion annually, with no signs of slowing down, nor are its repercussions on the environment. Reducing landfill is one of My Kids Market NSW’s main objectives. Event Manager, Jennifer Harrison,

believes that by encouraging families to sell their no longer needed items, it is also teaching the next generation to be mindful of waste creation. “It’s wonderful to see that children are becoming more aware of reusing and recycling items,” she said.

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In 1959 the suburbs of Penrith were declared a City. Since then Council has worked alongside our residents to build a home we can be proud of. It takes a community to build a community – we live here, we work here, we’re invested. It’s easy to see Council as ‘rubbish, rates and roads’, but there’s so much more going on behind the scenes. Imagine life without local roads, street signs, kerbs and guttering, footpaths, playgrounds or parks. Without libraries, community halls, swimming pools and sports facilities. Imagine your public spaces without regular street sweeping, mowing, graffiti removal and other maintenance. It’s not just essential services and infrastructure we support, either. Arts and culture are an important part of our work – the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith Regional Gallery & the Lewers Bequest or community celebrations like Australia Day, Cinema in the Park or Real Festi-

val are all part of what we do at Penrith City Council. This week is Local Government Week. Most of our 1,200 staff call Penrith home and we are deeply invested in building the best City possible. This week, we’ve been profiling some of our team and what they do – have a look at our social media pages and see what your neighbour, cousin or that guy you keep seeing at the park are doing to keep our City running. These are the people who are dedicated to improving the city we all call home. We’re also inviting you to contribute your ideas and feedback to steer Penrith – it’s your City, so have your say. To share your views visit the Your Say Penrith website and register to stay up to date. The website is yoursaypenrith.com. au.

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Sweetest fundraiser of all LAUREN SUTTIE

hat do you get when you combine animals and sweets? You get the RSPCA’s Cupcake Day, the sweetest fundraiser for an amazing ‘paws’. The annual Australia-wide fundraiser will see locals unite to turn dough into dough, and help take a stand against animal cruelty. Putting on their aprons for a third consecutive year, Bright Stars Kindy have decided to hold a week-long fundraiser, where children will get to decorate and sell their creations. Nominated Supervisor from Bright Stars Kindy and pet owner, Shallon McDonald, said participating in the fundraiser was a win-win situation. “Cupcakes are always a big drawcard,” she said. “But in terms of staff, a lot of us are pet owners and we all love our dogs and our rabbits, so when you see the photos and hear the stories of cruelty, you certainly don’t want that to happen to your animal or any other animal.” Ms McDonald said the fundraiser was not only a great opportunity to raise money, but it would also give kids more awareness about their community. “Hopefully they’ll take away how to

Emilie, Harrison, Natalie and Christian enjoying cupcakes. Photo: Melinda Jane interact and look after animals, as well as a sense of community, that they are obviously raising money for a good cause and that it is going to do good in their community,” she said. “We’re trying to bring that awareness for the children as to what happens in

their world outside of the centre and their home.” The local child care centre and preschool is one of 20 individuals and teams from Penrith taking part in the fundraiser on Monday, August 20. But with 135,000 animals needing

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Dealing with the facts and busting myths when it comes to apprenticeships and traineeships oung people choosing to take on an apprenticeship or traineeship have an increased chance of gaining employment after completing their qualification, can achieve a higher salary compared to their university mates, and may actually future proof their employability. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s look at the facts! Fact 1: According to the NSW Government Vocational Education and Training (VET) website, 82 per cent of apprenticeship or traineeship graduates secure full-time employment within six months compared to 69 per cent of bachelor degree graduates (2017). Fact 2: The median full-time income for a VET graduate is $56,000. The

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Apprenticeships and traineeships can put students on the right path to a bright and successful future Reading is a gift to be treasured hat does a pig, a star, a big gift box and teachers dressed up in fancy dress all have in common? They all played vital roles in Our Lady of the Rosary St Marys’ Gift of Reading launch. The Gift of Reading is the title to the school’s new reading program, which is aimed at promoting reading as something fun and engaging. Principal Michael Siciliano said reading is a gift that should be treasured by everyone. “We love to learn to read and we love to read to learn. Reading is something you will use throughout your life,’’ he said. The launch captured everyone’s curi-

osity. When students and parents made their way into the school assembly, they encountered a giant gift box. To begin the special assembly, the teachers put on a performance of Aaron Blabey’s latest picture book Pig the Star, which was met with great applause and captured the imagination of all who watched. Then it was time to unwrap the big present, which was copies of Pig the Star – enough copies for each family in the school. Students and their families were also treated to a whole-school shared reading activity and were able to use the bookmarks they had been given by Federal Member for Lindsay Emma Husar.

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nspired by a trip to the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC), Trinity Catholic Primary, Kemps Creek Year 6 student Olivia Doyle is helping turn the tide in educating her peers about the harmful effects of pollution on the turtle population. When Olivia visited the rehabilitation centre in Far North Queensland earlier this year with her mum, she was deeply affected by the plight of turtles as a result of the harmful effects of pollution. CTRC is a voluntary not-for-profit organisation which rescues sick and injured turtles. CTRC rehabilitates turtles, educates visitors about the harm turtles are exposed to through pollution and conducts research to determine the health of the turtles and the impact of contaminants such as plastics. Stirred to action, Olivia returned to

school at the beginning of the year and approached Principal Catherine Hey about her experiences, learnings and desire to help the turtles. “In the first week back at school, we decided, as a school project, to collect plastic bottles and cans to recycle and donate the money to the turtle sanctuary,” Mrs Hey said. Olivia used her role as an environmental leader to inspire the school community to actively bring about meaningful change. Using the catch cry “It’s the plastic that is killing the turtles, so let the plastic help them too”, she empowered her school community to respond to this need. The two recycling collection days were held in March and the school raised $412.30, which Olivia then donated to the CTRC. Olivia’s initiative and efforts were recognised by the CTRC.

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fter the great escape, comes the great reality. Despite Penrith’s blistering fightback to beat Manly last Saturday afternoon at Lottoland, the reality is that the side was poor for much of the contest. The victory simply masks another below par performance that the Panthers can ill afford heading into the final month of the regular competition. The positive news for Penrith is that a Finals spot is now assured and the side can focus on getting things right heading into the playoffs in September. This is the time of year the true contenders shine through (have a look at the Roosters and Storm) and the Panthers are

yet to prove their ‘real deal’ status, but still have a chance to do so. Penrith’s next three games are against sides that won’t make the Finals, which means they have an opportunity to really find their groove ahead of the tough final two games of the regular season against the Warriors and Storm away from home. If Penrith fans are asking how their side can produce four tries in seven minutes yet only one in the 68 odd minutes prior, then Anthony Griffin must be asking himself the same question. Is it his game plan that’s not working? Quite possibly. Griffin has an exceptionally talented bunch of young kids who want to throw the ball around and chance their arm, yet you get feeling Griffin wants them to play a more conservative game and show patience. The two don’t quite click. One thing you can guarantee is that

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Canberra will throw the footy around on Sunday. They’ve got no reason not to now that they’re out of Finals contention, and we all know how quickly they can pile on the points when the momentum starts to shift in their favour. They were out-played by Melbourne last weekend but in the end, the green machine were their own worst enemy with a 71 per cent completion rate, 14 errors and a whopping 14-4 penalty count against them. After the wind was robbed from their sails against the Sharks a few weeks ago, it’s hard to see Canberra winning too many games in the last month of the competition, especially with the injuries they’ve got (including to inspirational skipper Jarrod Croker) and their shattered confidence. But Panthers / Raiders clashes are always intriguing and often go off-script.

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Who could forget the one-point thriller in the nation’s capital earlier this season or that miracle in Bathurst last year? I’m expecting plenty of points in this one, especially late in the game, but the match will be won in the first 25 minutes. It’s the early forward battle that will determine the momentum, and provide the most opportunities for whatever side shows the required desire. The likely return of Reagan CampbellGillard is an obvious plus for the Panthers. After the pain of missing the final two Origin games, expect a refreshed RCG to have a big few weeks. For Canberra, Aiden Sezer returns from a hamstring injury, which sends the England-bound Blake Austin out to the centres. Big hits and some exciting tries should be the order of the day. Tip: Panthers by 8

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HOOK’S HANGING ON » There is so much talk about Anthony

Griffin that I wanted to dedicate a big chunk of this week’s column to giving you the best possible insight I’ve been able to obtain about what’s going on with the Penrith coach. Sources close to the club tell me that speculation about Griffin’s future in the pre-season was way off the mark, with no signs of any real concern. However, as the season has progressed a number of issues have emerged, particularly surrounding Hook’s “hands on” approach with all aspects of the side, which is very old school. In general, Griffin and the players get on well. I’m told it’s somewhat of a different story when it comes to a number of the club’s medical and support staff. In the midst of it all however, the Panthers are on track to make their third consecutive Finals series for the first time in 30 years – it would be extraordinary to sack Griffin after that effort. Sacking Griffin would also cost the club $1 million in payouts, although there may well be performance clauses in his contract for 2019 and 2020. Phil Gould is well aware of the optics surrounding letting Griffin go, but also knows he has to operate in the best interests of the club’s future. I get the feeling that how deep Penrith goes into September could be a real determining factor in Griffin’s future. One thing is for sure – there will be a lot of soul searching come October and November from Griffin, Phil Gould and I dare say the Panthers’ Board. There is no real serious conflict with Griffin that would prevent the side from having a real crack at this year’s title and indeed Hook is seen as a great family man and a good guy in general. The real question that will be asked from that soul searching in the post-season is whether Griffin has the ability to deliver a premiership within two or three seasons with arguably the NRL’s most exciting young squad. Of course, if Penrith get their act together and win the title this year, any talk about Griffin moving on will be muted rather quickly. I’m also told the rumours about Trent Barrett coming to the club are totally from left field. There’s been no discussions held between the club and the Manly coach.

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» The entire rugby league world seems to be talking about Nathan Cleary’s future, but for the man himself, it’s all business as usual. The 20-year-old has always said he’d make a decision about his longterm future in November and nothing has changed. While the noise is growing about a possible switch to the Wests Tigers to join his father Ivan, I’m told the Panthers are still very confident Cleary will stick with Penrith.

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tion into an alleged betting sting that occurred in a match between the Panthers and Wests Tigers back in 2008. A punter randomly placed $30,000 on Panthers lock Nathan Smith to top the tackle count. At full-time in the Monday night game in question, Luke Priddis had more tackles (36) than Smith (32). The next

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day on a recount the stats were altered to give Smith 35 tackles and Priddis 34 tackles. The punter then collected more than $100,000. There is no suggestion that any player was involved or had any knowledge of the bet. Bookmaker Con Kafataris insists it was a rort. According to The Sunday Telegraph, the new investigation will involve a senior NRL employee, who was working for a stats company at the time of the alleged scandal. Watch this space.

» Talking of punting, one person certain-

ly had faith in Penrith’s ability to come back from the dead against Manly last Saturday. They walked into a TAB outlet and placed $50 on the Panthers when the score was 24-6. The odds had blown out to $15.00 and the punter collected a cool $750.

» Panthers five-eighth James Maloney

is carrying three separate injuries into the back-end of the season. He probably shouldn’t have played against Manly last Saturday but his toughness is such that he wants to keep giving his all for the team. Expect him to battle on but there is a suggestion he may be rested against either the Storm or Warriors at the back end of the season if the games don’t turn out to be critical in terms of Penrith’s finishing spot.

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anthers centre Dean Whare doesn’t blame fans for writing off his side last weekend – even members of the former Kiwi international’s own family weren’t confident Penrith would record one of the most miraculous comebacks in NRL history. Down 24-6 to Manly with less than 15 minutes to go, the Panthers were staring down the barrel of a second consecutive embarrassing loss. But, as fans started leaving Brookvale Oval early and switching off their TVs at home, Penrith virtually threw away their game plan and piled on four unanswered tries in seven minutes to win the match. It was a victory no one saw coming. But, following several amazing comeback games in recent years, Whare said it’s never a wise move to give up on his side. “You never write the Panthers off,” the 28-year-old told Extra Time. “In saying that, I had family members leave the room because they thought we’d lost. Just the hardcore family members stayed and watched. When they were cheering their lungs off, everyone ran

back inside. We’ve done that a few times this year – come back from the death. We just make it harder for ourselves.” While Penrith snatched victory from the jaws of defeat on this occasion, they know they won’t be able to do that against elite opposition – opposition they’ll be facing in the Finals in just over a month’s time. Whare said there’s still time to rectify their slow starts and lacklustre defence before the real competition begins in September. “If we can put a full 80 minutes together, you’ll see how well we can play – just like we did against the Dragons a few months ago,” he said. “We still have a lot of work to do and we are lucky we have a few more games before the Finals. It’s about improving every day and getting better. Lucky for us we have a bit of time.” Penrith will return home this Sunday afternoon to face a Canberra Raiders side hurting after a 44-10 thrashing at the hands of Melbourne last weekend. In need of some much-needed confidence, the Panthers are hoping they too can inflict some more pain on the boys from the nation’s capital. “You can see the way the top four teams are playing at the moment, they are really

Dean Whare played his 100th game for Penrith last weekend. Photo: Megan Dunn clinical. The way the Storm beat Canberra last weekend, that’s something we need to find in the next few weeks,” Whare said. “Canberra are coming off a big loss and

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» GRIFFIN NEVER GAVE UP

Penrith coach Anthony Griffin says he never gave up on his side despite the clock and scoreboard being against them at Lottoland last Saturday. The Panthers scored four tries in seven minutes to come from 24-6 down to beat the Sea Eagles 28-24. “We dug ourselves a hole but to the players’ credit they lifted tremendously there at the end and dug themselves out,” Griffin said. “I’m not trying to sugar coat it but I always thought we’d get a chance. They had to do a lot of defence in the first half and I thought they were really struggling just before half-time. “But obviously we were cutting it thin. Once we got that first try, it gave us a bit of confidence.” Griffin said it was important to win games like that, given the confidence boost it provides. “We haven’t been at our best but to be able to peel that off at the end will give us a bit of confidence,” he said. “It’s a credit to them to be that positive that they could keep chasing the game at the back there. “It’s a win. They are hard to come by. At this stage of the year it’s very valuable. It’s not the way we wanted to get it but it’s a win. We’ll improve from that and move on.”

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eady to sing the team song alongside his fellow mountain men, Papua New Guinea super fan Ed Kolen’s dreams are coming true. Extra Time caught up with Kolen as he prepares for his international trip to watch his first live game on Panthers soil. “My purpose of coming over is to watch a Penrith Panthers game,” Kolen said. “It will be a dream come true for me and one I will never ever forget. It’s also a story to tell to my family and friends.” With support of Panthers fans here in Australia, Kolen is arriving on Friday, August 17 for the weekend to see his beloved Panthers play the Newcastle Knights the following day. “I am so so excited but I am at the same time nervous as this will be my first time watching a game live,” he said. “To tell you the truth, I never went to watch a single international game played on PNG soil and I don’t know how it’s like watching a live game, so coming over and watching a game at Penrith with the fans will be the first of its kind for me.” Travelling over 2,700km to Panthers

Stadium isn’t the first time Kolen has travelled for his team, as he has to walk for three hours to watch any game. “I currently live in the village and I don’t have a house on my own in town, so I go to town to my uncle’s house to watch the game every weekend,” Kolen said. “It’s costly for me as I am not working and at times I miss watching the game but luckily some good Penrith Panthers friends update me on the results, they are really amazing.” Kolen is looking forward to meeting his fellow Panthers fans and friends in person and hopes to meet the team. “I’d also like to meet Mark Geyer, the player who made me support Penrith Panthers,” Kolen said. “If time allows I would like to meet other players in lower divisions of the club because they are the foundations and development of the club.” Not one to pick favourites, he said he likes “all the players in the team” but his top three are Sam McKendry, Isaah Yeo and Reagan Campbell-Gillard “Sam is a player who has a heart and I am thankful he has made it possible for me to come over,” Kolen said, referring to the $300 donation McKendry made to Kolen’s GoFundMe page.

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Unpredictable sides clash in Sunday footy

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he Canberra Raiders can surely relate to Kermit the Frog’s famous song. Ricky Stuart’s men pack their bags for Penrith on Sunday, haunted by the fact they’ve had eight losses this season by eight points or less. They’ve been level or ahead at half-time on 13 occasions but only turned those games into six wins. The cruel are calling them the Canberra Faders! If it’s not easy bein’ green, how about life as a ‘Chocolate Soldier’ or ‘Black Panther’, as Penrith will be against Canberra. “Every time they get so far behind, it takes years off our lives. I love these players but they are killing me,” tweeted their rugby league GM Phil Gould, after Sunday’s win at Manly. It wasn’t just any old win. Penrith trailed by 18 points with 13 minutes to play but won 28-24. The Fox Sports Lab put the performance in perspective. It’s the biggest comeback in the final 13 minutes of a game ever. Right back to 1908. (Strangely, Penrith held the two previous ‘latest comebacks from 18 or more’ as well

– down by 19 in the 64th minute against St George in 1975, winning 25-19… and down by 20 in the 63rd minute against Cronulla in 2006, winning 32-28. What is it about the Panthers!) Last Sunday equalled the biggest comeback of the season after Gold Coast came from 18 down to beat… you guessed it, Canberra… in Round 1. Penrith have been doing it from the first two rounds, where they spotted Parramatta and Souths 14-0 leads, yet won both. Penrith’s precociously talented team has been the youngest of the round nine times this season. It might make the wild swings easier to understand but not to endure. As for Canberra, well Ricky Stuart has been watching from the sideline all season trying to make sense of what he’s seen. He’s still trying. When Penrith and Canberra clashed in Round 14, it was neck and neck the whole way before a Nathan Cleary field goal proved the difference 23-22. Try picking what’s going to happen on Sunday! Enjoy your footy this weekend.

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The problem with Anthony Griffin’s game plan

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veryone enjoyed yet another Panthers comeback last weekend – myself included – but it got me thinking, is Penrith really this great second half team that so many perceive? Let’s look at the numbers. Penrith’s amazing comeback win against Manly last Saturday afternoon was the fifth time this season that they’ve trailed by a double-digit margin and come back to win. Five other teams in the NRL have done it twice this year (a comeback from doubledigits down) but no one’s done it more than the Panthers. But, if you look at it closely, four of Penrith’s five comeback wins came against opposition NOT in the top eight (Eels, Bulldogs, Raiders and Sea Eagles). The only current top eight team Penrith have come back from double-digits down to beat was South Sydney, way back in Round 2. So are Penrith really this great second half team when the majority of their comebacks have come against sides below them on the ladder? Eventually these slow starts are going to

come back and bite the Panthers, and it could very well happen during this year’s Finals series if they don’t fix it up soon. While Penrith and some of their players, including Nathan Cleary, have suffered an Origin hangover, I do believe it’s the way the Panthers play that gets them into trouble. When I first arrived at Penrith in 2014, the team loved playing what was in front of them – adlib, second phase footy – but I believe that’s been coached out of them in recent years. This is not a personal attack on coach Anthony Griffin but his style is very one dimensional and it puts a negative feel across the side. Anthony’s game plans are pretty boring and very negative, they are not conducive of the style of footballers he’s got out there. Anthony’s style is get to a point and don’t kick it, or put up bombs from halfway. Big Viliame Kikau should be getting two carries in the opening set of the game to get him going. Corey Harawira-Naera should be changing angles when he runs. Nathan Cleary should be grubbering into the in-goal for repeat sets. The simple

Panthers coach Anthony Griffin. Photo: Megan Dunn stuff we as fans see from the sidelines isn’t being translated onto the field. Penrith only start playing well when they’ve found themselves in a deep hole and then go out and play some footy to try and get themselves out of it.

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» The Women’s Wests Tigers elite touch football team finished the Grand Final with a 4-2 result against the Brisbane Broncos last weekend, while the Men’s Broncos team conquered the Tigers 6-5.

» The Sydney Roosters will be without five-eighth Luke Keary until the Finals after he suffered a knee injury against the Dragons last weekend.

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t’s been 22 years since Aussie rock icon Ian Moss graced the world with original work. But Moss has broken the drought with his latest self-titled album. “There are so many songs on the album, some of them are relatively brand new, some are actually ideas that have been around sort of for years, decades in fact,” he said. “I just collect my ideas and that is the thing I guess a lot of people do, but it’s getting across the finishing line that is the real hard part.

“It’s a lesson for everyone that you’ve got to get moving and get done what you can because we’re only here for a short time.” The most personal album he’s penned yet, Moss co-wrote every song on the album, aside from ‘My Suffering’, a song which was written by his Cold Chisel bandmate and dear friend Steve Prestwich, who died in 2011. “The actual version on the album, I recorded that in my little studio back in 1992 and it was always just supposed to be a demo to take to whatever Cold Chisel projects were coming along, but it kind of just slipped through the cracks,” he said. “There is something really special about

this original recording, having Steve on there and I’m so glad that it has finally made it to an album, to the public and that it was on my album.” After decades in the music industry however, it’s now, at the age of 63, that Moss believes he’s finally ready to say he’s at the top of his game. “People are saying the whole album sounds like me, not just ‘oh you sound great on this track’, the whole album sounds like there is a thread running through it and it sounds like that thread belongs to me, which is fabulous to hear,” he said. Hinting that another album was on the way, Moss also said that Cold Chisel fans

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ritish-born guitarist Albert Lee and his beloved Ernie Ball Music Man guitar will be heading to the Blue Mountains for the first time in almost a decade, reminding audiences why he is one of the absolute greatest guitarists in both rock and country music history. The Grammy Award-winning guitarist has accumulated an impressive CV, performing and recording with artists such as Keith Urban, Tommy Emmanuel, Dave Edmunds, Willie Nelson, Carlene Carter, Jackson Browne, Rosanne Cash, Keith Richards and Dolly Parton. The live show will kick off with a blistering rendition of Fats Domino’s

PLAYING AT THE JOAN 11 AUG 7.30PM, 2PM (relaxed performance) ‘I’m Ready’ and makes joyous pit stops for classic tunes by Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Hoyt Axton, Buddy Holly, Jimmy Webb and Ray Charles. Don’t miss the chance to see Albert Lee and his crack LA band live! Albert Lee will be performing at the Blue Mountains Theatre Hub on Wednesday, August 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $69.90. To book, call 4723 5050 or visit www.bluemountainstheatrehub. com.au.

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Think Green, Act Purple! with laughter as they travel the world. ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ will be at Riverside Theatres in Parramatta on Tuesday, August 14 and Wednesday, August 15 at 8pm. Tickets are $59 for adults and $54 for concession. To book, call 8839 3399 or visit www.riversidetheatres.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, August 3 Black Velvet – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Cath & Him – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Three Headed Bandits – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Legally Blonde The Musical – Riverside Theatres From $45, 7.30pm 8839 3399 Aleyce Simmonds and Brad Butcher Rooty Hill RSL 9677 4916 Friday, August 3, 8pm, $25

Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3050 Natalie Carboni – Lapstone Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4739 1266 Hotel Sorrento – Riverside Theatres From $49, 7.30pm 8839 3399 Night at the Movies – Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School $25, 7pm www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=400937 Afternoons Tonight with James Valentine – Blue Mountains Theatre From $35, 8pm 4723 5050 Grove City – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

Bakoomba in Katoomba – Junction 142 $25, 8pm 0411 954 826 Matchbox Band – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Two Grands, Four Hands – The Joan From $10, 6pm 4723 7600 Australian Trilogy – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Legally Blonde The Musical – Riverside Theatres From $45, 7.30pm 8839 3399 John Mackie, Yuki Kumagai Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Pony Face – Hotel Gearin From $20, 8pm www.stickytickets.com. au/70131 One Hit Wonders – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Chris O – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Hotel Sorrento – Riverside Theatres From $49, 2.15pm and 7.30pm 8839 3399 Jive Express – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 Oxygen Band – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 8.30pm 8822 2444 The Songs and Tales of Angry Old Men – Blue Mountains Theatre From $35, 8pm 4723 5050 The Frocks – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 The Green Day Show – Blue Cattle Dog Free entry, 8pm 9670 3050

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Blake Tailor – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 1pm 9677 4916 Bryen and the Bayou Boogie Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Legally Blonde The Musical – Riverside Theatres From $45, 11am and 4pm 8839 3399 Falling In Love Again – Riverside Theatres From $29, 2pm 8839 3399

Back To The 80s – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Geoff Bull and the Finer Cuts – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Soundproofed – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 Royale With Cheese – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Australian Blink 182 Show – Colyton Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 2266 Ben Connor and the Butterman – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 So What – Rooty Hill RSL From $18, 8pm 9677 4916 Ipanema Latin Band – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Legally Blonde The Musical – Riverside Theatres From $45, 2pm and 7.30pm 8839 3399 Ian Moss – Blue Mountains Theatre From $60, 8pm 4723 5050 After Party Band – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

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Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

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Ê Legendary news presenter Lee Lin Chin has resigned from SBS after more than three decades, but if you think she’ll be lost to television altogether… think again. I’m hearing Chin will pop up on a new network soon, possibly a commercial network, and continue her long and illustrious career. Stay tuned! Ê The ARIA Awards are remaining on Channel Nine and will once again be broadcast live out of Sydney. This year’s ARIA’s are set down for Wednesday, November 28, the final week of 2018 ratings.

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Ê Channel Ten has confirmed an exciting new venture for the network – Pilot Week. Beginning on Sunday, August 19, Ten will screen pilots for eight new shows across a week-long period. Spanning a range of various genres they include the previously-teased ‘Trial by Kyle’, ‘Disgrace’ with Sam Dastiyari, a local ‘Drink History’ adaptation and ‘Taboo’ with Harley Breen. Newly-confirmed titles include comedies ‘Skit Happens’, ‘Kinne Tonight’ with Troy Kinne, ‘Dave’ with Dave O’Neill and a Rove McManus variety ‘Bring Back… Saturday Night’. Each screening will be introduced by Grant Denyer and Angela Bishop while audience reaction, social buzz and ratings will help decide what shows will return in 2019.

TV NEWS

Ê Channel Seven’s new series ‘Dance Boss’, hosted by Dannii Minogue, will premiere this Monday, August 6 at 7.30pm. ‘Dance Boss’ sees 12 work crews compete for a $100,000 prize. Interestingly, the printers of this very publication will be on the show! Ê

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at 8.45pm is the third season of ‘Doctor Doctor’.

Ê Channel Ten has announced the latest series of ‘The Bachelor’ featuring rugby player Nick Cummins will premiere on Wednesday, August 15 at 7.30pm. 25 single ladies will vie for the affections of the man they call “The Honey Badger”. Ê The second series of ‘True Story with Hamish & Andy’ will premiere this Tuesday, August 7 at 8.40pm. In each halfhour episode, Hamish and Andy meet one regular Australian storyteller who recounts their amazing, surprising, funny and above all true story, which is simultaneously recreated by a cast of Australia’s most renowned performers. Ê Could classic sitcom ‘Frasier’ be making a comeback? Well, according to reports, star Kelsey Grammer is listening to pitches from writers for ways to reboot or continue the show. But don’t get too excited, all this is in the very early stages and might not even proceed at all. Ê One show that is definitely coming back is ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, but this time with a black actress in the lead role. It’s understood the reboot will be contemporary and build on the mythology of the original. Creator Joss Whedon has signed on to executive produce. Ê A ‘Deadwood’ movie is going ahead and will start filming in October. Ê Finally, the Worst Show of the Week award goes to… ‘Pointless’. What a dull, confusing and, dare I say it, pointless game show this is. I don’t give it long!

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HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR PET’S MICROCHIP? All of the pets in this photo ended up at the shelter because their microchips are NOT up to date with their owner’s details

Every animal you see here is either: • Chipped to the breeder • Chipped to a previous owner • The Microchip has never been added to the system (chip paperwork never lodged ) Only 1 out of these 8 pets have been lucky enough to go home while the rest have to sit and wait hoping their owners will show up or they get adopted. Please check your pet’s microchip and make sure everything is up to date. Its so simple and can be done online or with a quick simple call to your local council. If your pet’s chip is NOT up to date it’s FREE to change the information. Never assume that the breeder, rescue, pet shop or previous owner have lodged the change of owner form, always check yourself. It will save your pet’s life and hundreds of $$ in impounding fees if they end up at the local pound. For enquiries regarding your pet’s microchip please call the shelter on 4560 4644.

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Crossword ACROSS 1. Drug bust 4. Pedalling on bike 8. Garden pool 11. Hebrew academic 13. Acquire skills 15. Senseless 17. Spider’s trap 18. ‘Laughing’ scavenger 20. Singer, ... King Cole 21. Ground wheat 24. Hangover cure, hair ... dog (2,3) 27. Screen on TV 28. Brown photo shade 30. Woodworking joint 31. Predatory bird 33. Tiger’s marking 34. Las Vegas state 35. Put to the sword 36. Intended victim 39. Conducts (meeting) 42. Young eel 44. Indian butter 45. Scent, ... Cologne (3,2) 46. Play exuberantly 48. Distance runner 49. Regional 50. Curl (of smoke) 52. Flinch 54. Old school, ... mater 55. Lucifer 56. African disease ﬂy 57. Christmas legs of meat 60. Small chunks 62. Black & white mammals 65. Most rational 67. Perhaps 69. Besieged 70. Seaweed & rice snack 72. Laundry clip 73. Stand-up comedian, ... Izzard 75. Sums owed 77. Major computer ﬁrm (1,1,1) 79. Nincompoop 81. Popular musical, Mamma ...! 82. Accede 84. Cutting beam 85. Aladdin’s lamp servant 86. Lustful look 87. Unceasing 88. Electricity supply network

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Rams usually love to rush! Your need for speed is curtailed and everything seems to move at a snail’s pace. Creative projects and exciting hobbies are favoured, but your patience will wear thin with pedantic people, frustrating family members and confusing communication. You prefer a spontaneous approach but you’ll find some sort of daily routine will help you tackle projects in a more sustainable and satisfying way.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Expect some domestic dramas, as the Solar Eclipse and retrograde Mercury stir up old family grievances. Use your diplomatic talents to help find solutions but, if you just sit back and let others make decisions, then you’ll feel paralysed and powerless. So strive to be more selfsufficient, especially at home and work. Getting the ratio right between your public and private lives is challenging.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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With Mercury Retrograde, Mars Retrograde, Jupiter and the Solar Eclipse all stirring things up, expect frustrating disruptions and delays involving commerce, cars, computers, travel, holidays and phones. And make sure you are especially careful with what you put on social media, as it will be very easy for others to misinterpret your true meaning. If you are smart, then you’ll check and re-check everything before you post.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

You’ll be walking on a financial and communication tightrope this week Crabs! With Mercury retro, Mars retro and the Solar Eclipse all stirring up your money zones, you’re primed for a spontaneous spending spree. But can your bank balance support what your heart desires? In order to avoid problems you must think before you spend … and think before you speak.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

The Solar Eclipse highlights your inclination to jealous, possessive or overbearing behaviour. It’s time to loosen your intense grip on a loved one Leo! Otherwise you’ll drive them away with your Drama Queen antics and demanding demeanour. You’re in the mood to text and tweet; socialise and circulate. But are you sending mixed messages? And are others happy to hear what you’ve got to say? Strive to be much more discriminating and diplomatic.

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AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

With Mercury retrograde and the Solar Eclipse activating your karma zone, be careful how you treat other people. Selfish behaviour, unrealistic expectations or unfair criticism will just boomerang back on you! As Cara Delevingne says: “The energy you give off is the energy you receive”. Some quiet meditation or soulful contemplation will help you get through the week in a more relaxed state.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Your power planet Venus vamps into your sign on Monday. So you’ll be at your charming, charismatic and cooperative best. But you could still experience problems with a family member, friend, colleague or acquaintance who is envious of your numerous talents and achievements. Don’t waste precious time feeling disheartened and disappointed. Just flash them a lovely Libran smile and encourage them to follow their dreams!

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OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

With the Solar Eclipse and retrograde Mercury activating your career zone, proceed carefully with a complicated professional project. If you are too hasty (or too stubborn) then you’ll experience communication problems with a work colleague, client or customer. Strong feelings could resurface in close relationships, as loved ones push your emotional buttons. Simmer down and settle down.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Be careful your spontaneous Sagittarian spirit doesn’t land you in unexpected trouble! You’re keen to communicate but, if you rush in and say the first thing on your mind, then you could find yourself regretting your haste. Many adventurous Archers are keen to head off on an overseas trip, interstate interlude or weekend getaway. But remember Mercury and Mars are both reversing through your travel zones.

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DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Has your strict inner parent taken over? Don’t be too hard on yourself – or others. And don’t overdo the criticism. Striving for perfection will be fraught with frustrations (especially on Thursday and Friday) so relax and try to take things as they come. If you’re feeling worried or stressed then turn to a wise friend or mentor for some sensible advice and words of wisdom.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With Mars reversing through Aquarius, everything feels as if it’s one step forwards and two steps back! You can also expect some communication mayhem this week, as Mercury continues reversing through your relationship zone. Loved ones will certainly test your tolerance and self-restraint. If you are firm and flexible (which is a tricky balance) then you’ll be able to navigate your way through the constantly changing landscape.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Retrograde Mercury and the Solar Eclipse stimulate your job and daily routine zone. So expect communication chaos, relationship rumbles or work frustrations this week. It’s also a time when (courtesy of retrograde Mars) unresolved issues from the past could be dredged up all over again. So try to release pent up Piscean frustrations via a chat with a trusted family member or close friend.

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The complexities around superannuation and insurance Holding insurance within your super fund is very common, but there’s a few things you should know...

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The most common method to hold life insurance is through superannuation. There are a number of benefits in doing it this way, most notably, the fact that the premiums do not come out of your everyday cash flow. There are also tax deductions on life insurance and total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance that are not available if you own the policies directly. However, holding your insurance in super also brings some complexities. One issue revolves around the superannuation conditions of release being stricter than the benefit payments that insurance companies provide. This is called benefit entrapment. This is particularly relevant with TPD insurance with “own” occupation and many income protection benefits. The Superannuation Act only allows you to access your super if you are unable to work in “any” occupation. If you have “own” occupation insurance it is possible you will receive a benefit under the terms of the insurance policy, but not be considered to be totally disabled by the Superannuation Trustee.

Under these circumstances, your insurance proceeds will have to remain in super. A standard income protection policy will have a number of features that would result in a benefit, that do not meet the Superannuation Act’s allowances for income replacement payments. These are substantial, things like set benefits, partial payments, CPI increases amongst others. Due to this, for a long while, advisers took the view that, if at all possible, it was best to hold income protection individually. In recent times, the insurance companies have come up with a method to circumvent the legislation with a feature most commonly known as Super-Link. Essentially, this allows for the bulk of your insurance to be owned and funded by your super, with a small amount to be owned and funded by the individual linked to the policy to cover all the features that are not able to be released under the Superannuation Act. Another complexity is the taxation associated with insurance held within super. As mentioned earlier, there is a tax deduction for life and TPD insurance which is not available when owned individually. However, there are also some complicated tax implications when a benefit is paid. In the event of a life insurance claim, the funds form a super death benefit.

How this is treated depends on the end beneficiary. If the benefit is being paid to a dependant (as per the Superannuation Act) these funds are tax-free. They can also be rolled into Death Benefit Pension or even a Superannuation Death Benefit Trust (these may have long-term tax benefits but also have restrictions). However, if the beneficiary is a nondependant these funds are taxable at as much as 30 per cent. Remember that superannuation doesn’t form part of your estate (unless you actively nominate your estate) therefore, you need nominate beneficiaries to ensure your wishes are carried out.

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They may look nice, but there’s a number of plant species that can cause real havoc in cats and dogs...

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With spring upon us, it is a great time to refresh your garden. We thought we would discuss some of the most common plants that are toxic to pets. We will be discussing three common plants that can be fatal if ingested. Lilies are often used in floral arrangements, however, many cat owners and florists are unaware that lilies are toxic to cats and can cause kidney failure. Indoor cats and especially kittens are drawn to flowers as they are a novel feature in a familiar environment. The toxic chemical in lilies that causes injuries to the kidneys is unknown, but all components of the plant are toxic – this includes the petals, stamen, leaves and pollen. As little as two leaves or part of a single flower have been reported to cause death. Even a kitten mouthing a plant should be considered a potentially fatal ingestion. If you suspect your cat may have ingested lilies it is vital that you seek immediate veterinary attention as early detection and treatment is vital. The prognosis for a full recovery is

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On one occasion, the Bible’s book of Matthew records Jesus’ disciples coming to him and asking, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus’ answer is important because it challenges how we often understand greatness. We tend to think of greatness as what we’re able to achieve or the influence and importance we have in the eyes of others, perhaps in entertainment or education or business or politics or sport. It these people we consider great. Jesus, as he regularly did, flips everything on its head. Matthew tells us how Jesus called a little child and had him stand among them. Jesus says, “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this little child is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.” Don’t misunderstand; Jesus is not calling us to be childish or immature! What he is pointing to is that in Jesus’

not realise that the plant is the problem. Another popular plant which is gaining popularity is the Cycad plant – commonly known as Sago Palm. It is a common indoor plant due to its hardy evergreen palms and tropical look. This plant is toxic to many species including humans, dogs, cats, sheep and cattle. All parts of this plant are poisonous especially the seeds which contain a large amount of the poison. This plant can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, tremors, seizures and liver failure. Toxic signs may start to develop from as little as 15 minutes to a few hours. Unfortunately there is generally no antidote to any plant toxins. Treatment is generally supportive and involves decontamination and fluid therapy. Prevention is always far better than cure.

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excellent if treatment is started before kidney failure develops. Another plant that is toxic in both dogs and cats is Brunfelsia – commonly known as Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow. This beautiful plant is very common in suburban areas and has violet, lilac and white flowers. This is perhaps the most toxic plants in dogs and is commonly associated with death. All parts of the plant are considered toxic, especially the fruit which drops after flowering. The toxins can cause seizures, paralysis/weakness and a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate. This plant can affect multiple organs of the body and treatment of the animal can be challenging. One of the problems with this plant is that toxicity can take over 12 hours to be revealed and pet owners may

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day, a child was of no real importance; they were insignificant. They had no role in the community. They weren’t wealthy or regarded as wise. They were simply members of the community. But more significantly, children are a picture of humble trust and dependence. Rather than adults, who frequently show and depend on their wisdom and achievements, children are comfortable holding the hand of those they depend on. Here is Jesus’ challenge! He was calling on his disciples to demonstrate this same humble trust and dependence on God. And Jesus challenges us to be comfortable, not in the significance of who we are, but in gaining our significance by following and trusting Jesus. This is where we learn true greatness; the humble service of God and others. Have a great weekend.

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Beautiful scenery and plenty of history in amazing Ireland

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After a small setback, we found Ireland to be an amazing destination...

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It might seem a little strange, but my decision to do a self-drive tour of Ireland was inspired from watching movies centred on the shamrock isle. They always revealed beautiful scenery, picturesque boutique hotels and friendly Irish pubs. As I watched I envisaged myself joining in on a song or two while downing a pint of Guinness at McMurphy’s corner pub. Adding to my views of Ireland was the fact that I have always enjoyed the company of the Irish easily warming to their humour and yarns. So the decision was made that we’d spend a week touring Ireland and we’d hire a small car for the trek. Now if you know nothing about Ireland, and to tell the absolute truth I didn’t, it’s best not to just look at a map and say to yourself it doesn’t look that far from town to town. After arriving at Dublin Airport we picked up our hire car and headed towards our accommodation in the city. Mistake one was that we didn’t choose a car with a GPS, instead deciding to wait a few days and get a SIM for the phone to use as our guidance system. That decision cost us a frustrating three hours as we circled Dublin’s maze of oneway streets searching for our hotel.

I don’t like admitting it, but it was my decision not to go with the car GPS, a fact I was reminded of more than a few times. We stayed at the Dawson Hotel and Spa in Dawson Street which we found a convenient location from which to walk around the city. A Trip Advisor tip to take the free walking tour in Dublin proved a winner the next day. A young university student with a wonderful knowledge of the city was our guide and for almost four hours he told us some fascinating stories about the history of the city. To go on the tour all you need to do is to turn up at Dublin Town Square before 12 noon and join a group. The tour guides make their money from tips and there were plenty who reached into their pockets at the end of the walk. My mother taught me the famous Irish song ‘In Dublin’s Fair City’ when I was just five-years-old and I have been bringing it out as part of my entertainment repertoire ever since. Mind you it’s a very small and limited repertoire. So I was delighted to see our final stop on the walking tour was in front of the Molly Malone statue. Of course as any Aussie knows you never let a chance go by, so I launched into the song and to my pleasant surprise had the entire street singing along with me. I loved it and even the wife joined in for the chorus. There are plenty of bars and restaurants

in Dublin ranging from Michelin Star credentialed to the cheap bistros at the many local pubs. We found Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse and Grill just down the road from our hotel and enjoyed a special night out. Unfortunately the budget didn’t allow us to return, but if you spoil yourself every night it doesn’t seem so special when you do. Day one on the road took us across Ireland to the seaport of Doolin. We booked in at a recently built B&B, Egan’s Wild Atlantic View. The host, who happened to be the Ireland Fly Fishing Champion, was great; the room was first class and the breakfast made to perfection. It’s a big recommendation from us. We chose Doolin because from there it’s a short drive to one of Ireland’s premier tourist spots, the Cliffs of Moher. It was a windy day on the cliffs, but worth the climb for a spectacular view. Located approximately 6km from Killarney town centre is Muckross House and Gardens (pictured), which represents the focal point and nucleus of Killarney National Park. This is Ireland’s oldest National Park and is well worth a visit to explore the history. To sum it up the few disappointments we had on our whistle stop self-drive tour were overshadowed by many highlights and if we had our time over again we’d do the same, except this time we’d find a real castle to stay in, ghosts and all.

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It might be chilly outside for us but, from our social media feeds, the rest of the world seems to be enjoying summer in all its glory. The most part to be envious about? That glow. Achieving a glowing complexion in winter can be a tough task much like dragging ourselves out of our cosy warm beds for a 9am start, but with a little update to our regular routine we can all achieve fresh dewy skin. To start our journey to winter complexion perfection, look to amped up hydration packed moisturiser. For winter my favourite daily moisturiser to get your face glowing is Cinch ‘Face Cheater’ Cream Moisture + Glow. You can find this brand at Priceline. For immediate dewiness and glow the cream has a pearlescent sheen that lights up your face with luminosity. Not just a short term fix though, the cream has SUPEROX-C two per cent, the active ingredient that helps minimise wrinkles long-term and fight pigmentation. An added extra step that will save our

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$35) but otherwise it seemed to bear no relationship to these wines from southwest France, except perhaps in some aspects of winemaking approach. All of the juice was fermented using just the wild yeasts from the vineyard, then Hayes matured the wine in old puncheons, where it was also allowed to undergo malo-lactic fermentation. What I really like about the Topper’s wine is the very lack of the pronounced varietal aromas that you normally get from Australian dry whites made from, for instance, riesling, sauvignon blanc or chardonnay. In that sense, it’s a very subtle wine, one dependent largely on texture and structure. And that makes it a very food-friendly wine, something we could do with plenty more of in a day when many restaurant wine lists have been taken over NZ savvies. Wine to watch Tyrrells 2015 Vat 47 Chardonnay ($75): According to local legend, the late Murray Tyrrell claimed his first chardonnay vines in the 1960s by jumping a fence in Mudgee at full moon and pinching some cuttings. Whatever, this is sensational dry white, with delicate spicy fruit overlaid with the attractive complexities of modern winemaking.

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Topper’s Mountain proprietor Mark Kirkby was obviously a fan of the slightly unusual when he selected varieties to plant in this high-altitude vineyard in New England, not all that far from the Queensland border. His contract winemaker Mike Hayes, equally obviously, applauded Kirkby’s approach. Tannat is a red variety that appears in a few Australian vineyards and I’d heard of that one, but petit manseng was a new one on me, though it turns out that it appears in a few other Australian vineyards, too. It’s apparently an underrated white grape variety native to the Jurancon and Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh areas in south-west France. Its abnormally thick skin allows quite extraordinary accumulation of sugar without encouraging botrytis development in quite shrivelled berries, and in that corner of France petit manseng is normally used to produce naturally quite sweet white wines. These wines apparently possess quite a distinctive character of stonefruit, citrus and sweet spice. I did find some quite refreshing citrus character in the Topper’s Mountain 2016 Wild-Ferment Petit Manseng (about

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inning a trophy at the Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards is a thrill, but every entrant receives an even greater prize – what their business is doing right, and how they can improve on it. That’s the take home message from Business Awards founder Steve Loe – and after more than three decades he should know. The Precedent Productions Managing Director founded the awards more than 30 years ago as an opportunity for members of the community to recognise businesses that provide outstanding goods and services. “Year after year, the stand-out message from our nominees has been that the Awards judging process gives them a framework in which they can reflect on every aspect of their business – from customer service to presentation,” Mr Loe said. “Business people can often become so immersed in the day-to-day running of their operation, that it’s hard to take time to step back and evaluate what they’re doing from a customer’s point of view. “The Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards provides an opportunity and framework for business owners and managers to take an impartial look at what they and their teams are doing, then make adjustments to suit.” Community has always been at the centre of the Business Awards. Customers nominate and vote for businesses in industry categories. The winners of each category are then considered for the main award – Busi-

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ness of the Year, which is the gong everyone is after. The Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards are made possible by the ongoing support of major sponsors, Blacktown City Council and NOVA Employment and support sponsors, Westfield Mt Druitt, Plumpton Market Place, St Marys Village, Station Plaza, Vintage FM and BREED Business Centre. Mr Loe said the Awards sponsors wanted to support the efforts of Mount Druitt St Marys businesses and acknowledge their important role in the community. “The Awards are only possible because of the sponsors and their support,” he said. He also encouraged members of the community to nominate and vote for their favourite local businesses by visiting the Awards’ website www. thebusinessawards.com. Everyone who nominates a business will be in the running to win a Nespresso KitchenAid Coffee Machine. Nominations for the 2018 Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards will close on Tuesday, August 21 with the winners announced at the Awards Presentation Evening, on Tuesday, October 16. The Western Weekender will provide updates on the progress of the Awards program, and will also run a special Finalists Feature and Winners Feature. For further information on the 2018 Mount Druitt St Marys Local Business Awards, call Precedent Productions on 8588 5060.

What did winning mean to you? Coming first out of a group of over 30 finalists was a big surprise and a real honour. It was a win for the Essential team and showed us we were on the right track. Why do you love the Local Business Awards? It’s a great opportunity to recognise the quality and diversity of businesses in the local area. For us the awards are also a great way to acknowledge our team’s talent and hard work. What is your message to your customers? Thank you for your support each and every day! That’s what inspires us to work hard to be the number one locksmith and security business in the area. Don’t forget to vote for us again in this year’s awards! WW34547

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Erskine Park Dental – Health Improvement Services What did winning mean to you? I feel very honoured to win this award in the category of health improvement services. The competition in the category was huge and we were up against some very long established local health services. We are a relatively young dental practice and winning this is a recognition of our team’s hard work over the last 4 years. Our business vision is to be and strive for the best in what we do and to help patients achieve the best version of themselves through beautiful smiles and good dental health. We went on to win the prestigious Australian Small Business Champion Awards in the category of ‘Dental services’ at the national level. It was incredible as the calibre of the finalists are very high. Why do you love the Local Business Awards? It gives the community the opportunity to vote for who they believe are worthy winners, and the criteria of judging is customer centric, service orientated and well balanced. We like the element of the ‘mystery judge’, and through this experience we have re-evaluated our services and worked on improving the experiences for our patients as well as working on our long-term business strategies. What is your message to your customers? Our statistics show 70% of our new patients come from word of mouth, so we only have our patients to thank for our success so far. Patient experience is the forefront of everything we do, our technology and comfort has been a point of difference. We take pride in our reputation and all patient feedback is welcomed to help us continuously improve. We would like to thank all our fans out there for their support. Make sure you attend our 5th birthday celebration on Saturday 22nd September on site – our biggest patient appreciation event where all the little ones will be spoilt rotten. Don’t miss our $10,000 smile of your dream and I-phone 8 giveaways. New patients are welcome to attend on the day for a practice tour. Like our facebook page to find out more and stay in touch.

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Styles By Jaimy – Hairdresser What did winning mean to you? Winning the category of Hairdresser in the awards 2017 was a reward for the team’s determination to be the best in what we do. It was great to know how much our clients value all our hard work. Why do you love the Local Business Awards? We love the Local Business Awards because it’s great to see so many local business owners being recognised by their customers for doing what they love and doing it well. It’s also a great way for potential customers to see the fantastic reputation that we have built at Styles By Jaimy. What is your message to your customers? To all our amazing customers, THANK YOU for your support and taking the time to vote for us,

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WW Chezmate PTY LTD Redlea Chickens St Marys – Fresh Food What did winning mean to you? Everybody wants to be a winner and winning the St Marys and Mt Druitt Local Business Award for the Fresh Food category for the second time was really awesome and a great experience for me and all of my staffs. Being a winner means so much to me because I felt that all my hardwork and perseverance are being recognized and appreciated by the local community. Winning gave me and my team the initiative to strive more and improve our ways of serving the people. Why do you love the Local Business Awards? The Local Business Awards is a very prestigious award giving body for local businesses. I believe and support their objectives of acknowledging and recognizing local businesses for their high quality services. I love going to the Awards Night, the food, the entertainment, the smiles, the very lively crowd and the opportunity of meeting other people in the local business community, everything was great and that’s why me and my team always take the time to attend the Awards Night. What is your message to your customers? Our customers will always be our top priority. We’re here because we want to give them the best quality services. Rest assured that all our products are fresh and in excellent quality and we will continuously strive more to ensure our customers will always be happy and satisfied of our friendly services and our products. LOVE and FRESHNESS are always within our shop to welcome our precious customers!

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What did winning mean to you? It was a huge surprise for us and an honour to win it. We’re a small family business that cares about our customers and community, so winning made it even more special.

Why do you love the Local Business Awards? We love supporting other local businesses, so the local business awards makes us aware of more businesses around us that we can support one another.

What is your message to your customers? Without our customers, we wouldn’t be where we are today. So from the bottom of our hearts, we thank everyone very much. We really appreciate your ongoing support.

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What is your message to your customers? A HUGE THANK YOU to our loyal customers for your continued support.

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