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RIVALRY RUNS DEEP It is a battle that for more than half a century has pitted two of rugby league’s greatest rivals against each other.

The latest chapter in Penrith and Parramatta’s bitter western Sydney duel will be written on Sunday afternoon when the two sides clash in front of a packed Panthers Stadium. Extra Time returns today – see centre pull-out.

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s the State and Federal Governments battle for re-election next year, western Sydney has been declared a key battleground and the big announcements have already begun.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visited Werrington last Sunday to announce the long-awaited Western Sydney City Deal, which includes a North South Rail Link from St Marys to the new airport at Badgerys Creek.

And on Monday, NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was at Kemps Creek to announce that retail giant Costco was to build a $77 million warehouse facility in the region, creating a range of new jobs. She also promised more similar announcements were to come.

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West enters the big stage with historic new plan Prime Minister visits Werrington to confirm direct train line to new airport

A landmark agreement between three levels of government sets a vision for a new Western City. Photo: Megan Dunn EMILY NEWTON

ith the world’s eyes on western Sydney, three levels of government have come together and signed the innovative and potentially game-changing Western Sydney City Deal.

Announced by Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian on Sunday in Werrington, the multi-billion dollar 20

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“Today we have seen the culmination of many months and years of hard work which has resulted in three levels of government coming together to deliver a once in a generation opportunity,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“When people are standing at Parramatta they won’t be looking east for the best jobs, they will be looking west for the best jobs.”

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As part of the plan, Mr Turnbull announced a new rail link will be built between St Marys and the new Western Sydney Airport at Badgerys Creek, seen as critical to the new airport’s success.

“Our joint aim is to have the rail line connected to the airport in time for its opening,” Mr Turnbull said.

Mayor John Thain said Penrith City Council has “a seat at the table” through the deal, as part of the equal partnership between Federal, State and the local councils of Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury,

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“It will change the face of Sydney and western Sydney will be a powerhouse,” he said.

“We will have a say in what happens. It won’t be dictated to us anymore. Party politics has been put aside.

“It’s an exciting time to live in Penrith; the heart of this new Western City.”

Cr Thain praised the focus on connectivity, jobs and skills to help the area’s residents live and work close to home.

Assistant General Manager of Penrith Council Craig Butler said the new approach to managing cities focuses on collaboration and the City Deal allows for “smart and responsible growth” to create a more liveable city in the west.

“It’s about respecting our landscape and the beauty of it,” he said.

“We are a city that’s defined by our river, by our water courses and our landscape.”

He argued that while the region has already experienced a recent surge in growth, the City Deal will allow for continued responsible growth.

“As things become more modern, things accelerate,” Mr Butler said.

“The difference is this time we have a plan for it.”

The City Deal is being called a “game changer” by local businesses and organisations.

“It will be a huge advantage for local business and will see Penrith and adjoining areas become a major hub in Australia,” Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce President, Wayne Willmington said.

Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue Chairman, Christopher Brown, said the North-South Rail Link as a part of the

Western Sydney City Deal at a glance

Gladys Berejiklian and Malcolm Turnbull sign the historic deal. Photo: Megan Dunn City Deal was a “massive win” for the region, highlighting what can be achieved through focused collaboration and determination.

“The campaign, which the Dialogue drove in partnership with councils and local landowners, has been more than two years in the making,” Mr Brown said.

“We are delighted that governments accepted our argument that western Sydney must be connected to Western Sydney Airport as a priority.”

While there is still a lot more planning and work to be done for the City Deal, the corridor for the new rail line is expected to be announced in coming weeks.

• North-South Rail Link joining St Marys to the Badgerys Creek Aerotropolis • Creating 200,000 jobs through the Aerotropolis and agribusiness precinct • A shared $150 million Western Parkland City Liveability Program • Skilling local residents in initiating an Aerospace Institute • A $30 million Western City Parkland housing package to ensure sustainable growth

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Footy, radio and a dash of politics Normal service resumes: NRL is back People love summer but I’ve never quite understood it. It’s bloody hot, crickets and cicadas interrupt the quiet and flies return from wherever they mysteriously disappear to in the cooler months.

Worse still, there’s no footy.

Thankfully, another summer is behind us and the sights and sounds of an NRL season will be seen and heard once again.

Rabs. Vossy. The Continuous Call.

Drama. Scandal. Excitement.

It’s been a reasonably quiet off-season for rugby league, which will please NRL bosses who’ve managed to avoid any nasty summer headlines that have almost become routine.

But it’s also one of the most anticipated seasons of all time. So much has changed. Cronk and Tedesco to the Roosters, Reynolds to the Tigers, Graham and Hunt to the Dragons, Moylan to the Sharks, Maloney to the Panthers... the list goes on.

And three clubs have new coaches too, with the Bulldogs, Titans and Rabbitohs ready to kick off a new era.

There’s so many questions to be answered and as always the game will deliver a roller coaster ride in 2018.

For the record, here’s five fearless predictions...

Grand Final: Cowboys v Panthers. With Thurston and Scott back, the Cowboys will only get stronger. As for Penrith, it’s time to make a serious statement.

Wooden Spoon: Warriors. The Origin period won’t be as kind to them this year.

Can’t see them starting well either.

Dally M Medal: Johnathan Thurston.

Expect him to dominate the game at club level with no rep commitments.

“It’s one of the most anticipated seasons of all time”

Surprise headline of the year: I’m tipping we will see a retirement announcement from the legendary Ray Warren at some point mid-season. The 2018 Grand Final will be his swansong at Channel Nine.

Coach sackings: It all comes down to results but I’m predicting Stephen Kearney won’t survive the year as Warriors coach.

See you at the game!

Radio roulette at Macquarie You probably could have had a meeting in a phone box for everyone who actually expected Macquarie Radio’s ‘Talking Lifestyle’ format to succeed.

A couple of years after launching, the new-look 2UE format is set to be dumped due to poor ratings and sales results, with the expectation that a 24-hour sports station will launch in its place.

Already, there’s plenty of people declaring it won’t work either.

The most successful radio station launches in the Sydney market in the

last 20 years or so have happened when a clear gap in the market was identified, and filled. Think NOVA and Smooth FM, both of which pounced on a missing piece and filled it successfully.

The question is does a gap in the market exist for a 24-hour sports channel?

Sydney already has an all-sports breakfast program on 2KY, and another sportscentric brekky show on MMM. It is a fickle city, and you have to wonder what justification there is to introduce a radio station of this format.

To be honest, I think the answer has been staring Macquarie Radio in the face all along: the news/talk format that suited 2UE for so many years still has life in it. If positioned differently to its 2GB stablemate, Macquarie could really own the news/talk landscape with two dominant stations.

McCormack deserves benefit of doubt New Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has copped a lot of criticism over the last month for newspaper articles he wrote several decades ago, in which he clearly showed a homophobic side.

He claims to have changed his mind over the years, so much so that in Parliament last year he voted for the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

Not good enough for some, it seems, but isn’t this actually something to be admired?

After all, wasn’t changing people’s thinking part of the aim of the many protests, equality campaigns and passionate speeches over the years?

In Michael McCormack’s case, the message seems to have been received.

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Councillor pushes for digital register so locals can discover burial locations EMILY NEWTON

s the popularity of tracing family history increases, more people are going searching to find where loved ones or ancestors are buried.

Local councils across Australia are adopting online cemetery registers for people to look up the location of their buried loved ones, but according to Councillor Marcus Cornish, Penrith Council has fallen behind.

“I am concerned that Penrith Council is behind the times when it comes to digital public information on cemeteries in regard to who is buried where,” he said.

“Nearly all other councils in Sydney have digital information freely available on websites so that people can easily find out where their loved ones and friends are buried. Penrith Council needs to catch-up in this regard to the standard that the people expect.”

At last month’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Cr Cornish said he was “shocked” to discover that Penrith Council did not have a digital information bank for their cemeteries, despite surrounding councils having already adopted their own system of tracking burials and cremations in Council owned and operated cemeteries.

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This includes Blue Mountains City Council, which uses a cemetery register allowing people to search a name to find the cemetery location, denomination and even an interactive map of where they are located.

Additional details including date of death and their age of death are included for many searches providing ease for people who are interested in tracing family lineage. The indexes are updated regularly and placed online to help people locate their loved ones’ graves or to assist with family history research.

“These online information banks and networks are also becoming more popular with people tracing their family history and will increase in interest into the future,” Cr Cornish said.

“I am also concerned that the lack of a New Cemeteries Policy and the fact that Penrith Council has no current plans to build any new cemeteries, will cause undue stress on people who have lost someone in the future.

“It’s time for Council to stop ignoring our dead.”

A report is currently being prepared for Cr Cornish and will be presented to Council later this year.

Your thoughts? Email us at news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said the community will soon enjoy the new pedestrian and cyclist bridge, with more than 70 per cent of work now complete.

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Home ownership no longer the big goal for many couples as prices keep soaring LAUREN SUTTIE

t was once what so many of us strived for, but it appears that the ‘Great Aussie Dream’ may have seen its day.

Last year, a poll conducted by the Australian National University found that 74.7 per cent of Australians believed owning a home was ‘part of the Australian way of life’. However, new research from the Salvation Army shows that dream is becoming a thing of the past.

Penrith locals Cailey and Luke Monaghan have been renting for seven years and like many other young couples, have made the decision to spend their savings on life experiences rather than property.

“Houses have just got too expensive and my generation can’t match the cost of older generations’ investment properties,” Mrs Monaghan said.

“We want to have adventures and travel the world together, so we spend our money on that.”

According to the new research, Mr and Mrs Monaghan joined 9.9 million other Aussies believing that the reality of owning a home was over, amid an overwhelmingly pessimistic view of the economy and housing affordability.

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Hayden Smith and Casey Hartup in front of their new home. Photo: Melinda Jane Hayden Smith, however, that dream never faded.

“I was brought up with the mentality that if you want to do something with your life, then you have to save,” Mr Smith said.

“I started saving in high school to get a car and after I bought that, the next thing was to save for a house, so five years later that goal was achieved.”

And while they admit that they will have

to sacrifice some luxuries, the couple said it’s all worth it in the end.

“We may not be able to have the luxuries that other people have and the next few years will be a struggle, but it’s worth it in the end,” Mr Smith said.

Ms Hartup said that the decision on whether to buy a house often came down to people’s personal circumstances.

“Living at home with our parents for as

long as we possibly could, has been the biggest help for us,” Ms Hartup said.

“But some people want that independence and space away from their parents, so they decide to go into the renting market and there is nothing wrong with that either.”

Is the ‘Great Australian Dream’ a thing of the past? Give us your view via email: news@westernweekender.com.au.

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he new owners of Wallacia Golf Club say it faces an uncertain future and potential closure because of ongoing uncertainty over the site’s future.

Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (CMCT) confirmed this week that Panthers Group has yet to renew its lease to continue running the club and golf course, which expired on February 28.

CMCT wants to build a cemetery on the golf club’s land at Wallacia and retain a smaller golf course and community facility in the future. It is facing strong opposition from parts of the community as well as Council and local State Members.

CMCT CEO Peter O’Meara said Panthers would be unlikely to renew its lease until the conflict is resolved.

“It is a shame that there is now a very dark cloud over the club, however I understand Panthers’ position that they do not want to continue operating a facility that continues to lose a lot of money – as it has done for a number of years – and want an assurance there is a chance to make the club financially viable,” he said.

“We have committed $5 million towards the renovation of the golf course and facilities on the site, however the opposition of the Council now places them in severe doubt.”

CMCT CEO Peter O’Meara CMCT will commit to retaining the golf course for five years in its current form, before a full renovation to create a contemporary nine to 13-hole golf course designed by well-known golf course architect, Harrison Golf, to operate for the next 70 years.

The scope of works for Penrith Council approval also features landscaping, tree planting and public domain upgrades and space for other recreational activities, like dog walking or jogging. This has been estimated to cost $3 million.

Councillor Bernard Bratusa last week declared the site was not appropriate for a cemetery.

“We’re all going to die, but it’s not the right place for a cemetery. Let’s find the right place, let’s find a solution,” he said.

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Plus there’s some exciting new movies on the way including ‘Tomb Raider’, ‘Blockers’ and ‘Love, Simon’.

And for the family, ‘Peter Rabbit’ is just around the corner, making the jump from beloved storybook character to the big screen. Our own Margot Robbie is part of the cast along with Rose Byrne and James Corden.

So whether it’s for a date night, a family outing or perhaps just a little ‘me time’, get yourself to Hoyts Penrith and enjoy the power and passion of cinema.

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Costco flies in to the west $77 million project at Kemps Creek set to create hundreds of new local jobs EMILY NEWTON

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ot only does it deliver low prices for shoppers, but retail giant Costco Wholesale is set to deliver more local jobs with plans to build its first Australian warehouse distribution headquarters in Kemps Creek.

The $77 million project will sit near the site of the future Western Sydney Airport and is estimated to create up to 1000 jobs, in what will be the company’s largest facility in Australia.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian visited the site with Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies and Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts earlier this week to make the announcement.

“This demonstrates what is possible when you build a new precinct, when you build the roads and the infrastructure required to service that precinct, major brands will come,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“We know that many other brands will be following soon. There’s available land, and a Government that is willing to support that level of investment.”

Ms Berejiklian was particularly thrilled with the employment that the project would create.

“The new 14 hectare facility is expected

to create 730 construction jobs and 210 operational jobs,” she said.

“This new employment hub will also provide people living in western Sydney the chance to work locally so they can spend less time commuting and more time with their families.”

Mr Roberts echoed the Premier, saying the Costco development and future developments surrounding the Western Sydney Airport was a big win for local residents, who will spend less time commuting and more time with their families.

“We’re seeing thousands of new jobs created every year here,” he said.

“They’ll be able to live and work within 15 to 20 minutes of where they’re actually taking their children to school and shopping as well.”

Ms Davies said Costco’s decision to develop in the region will provide locals with great opportunities in the area, helping to achieve a balanced “quality of life and quality of lifestyle”.

“We are seeing local jobs coming into my community here in western Sydney,” she said.

“It is a fabulous place to live, it is a fabulous place to raise a family.”

Costco’s Kemps Creek headquarters is expected to be completed within 18 months.

Todd Carney calls for roundabout at tricky intersection in Glenmore Park this could be a concern if your child is running late to school,” the petition says.

Comments on the petition suggest that small accidents occur at the intersection regularly, causing concern for Glenmore Park residents.

Cr Carney said that the roundabout will provide a safer option for drivers who find themselves edging out to take a turn at the intersection while struggling to see oncoming traffic clearly.

“Glenmore Parkway is quite windy with streets already,” he said.

“There are cars winding through trying to negotiate that, and then having to wait to try to take the intersection safely.”

The roundabout would provide relief to motorists in the area by hopefully reducing traffic collisions and driver stress as many drivers use the intersection on the way to and from Glenmore Park High School.

“It’s not a big enough intersection to put a set of lights in,” Cr Carney said.

“A roundabout will just allow that flow of traffic to keep going.”

A Council spokesperson has confirmed that updated traffic data needs to be collated to support a request for a roundabout.

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tricky intersection in Glenmore Park has caught the eye of one Councillor who is calling for a roundabout to be installed at the intersection of Muru Drive and Glenmore Parkway.

Penrith Councillor and Labor Candidate for Mulgoa Todd Carney raised the issue at last week’s Ordinary Council Meeting after being approached by multiple residents regarding the safety of the troublesome intersection.

“This is one that some of the residents have raised, whether it has been on Facebook or even verbally with me,” Cr Carney told the Weekender.

“Being a local resident within Glenmore Park, I know the intersection quite well and it can be a tricky one at times.

“When you’re coming up to the intersection from certain directions it can be a bit of a blind corner.”

An online petition was created last month by residents who also believe that a new roundabout will help ease the congestion the intersection faces during peak times and provide a safer driving route for the community.

“Some mornings you can be sitting at this intersection for over 10 minutes and

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Police are searching for two males who assaulted a man in his vehicle causing significant bleeding last weekend.

At 10pm on Sunday, March 4, a 30-yearold man was seated in his motor vehicle in Garner Street, St Marys when it is alleged that two males have approached the open window of the vehicle.

One of the males allegedly demanded the driver’s phone and wallet.

Hesitant to hand it over, the man was punched to the head causing a cut and significant bleeding.

One of the males has then reached into the vehicle, grabbed the wallet and removed the man’s keys from the ignition before both males then ran off.

The 30-year-old man was taken to Nepean Hospital where he was treated for injuries and his vehicle was seized for forensic analysis.

The first male is described as being Caucasian, chubby build, between 25 and 30-years-old wearing a t-shirt.

The second male was also Caucasian, of the same age with a thin build.

North St Marys: Police search for man who robbed food van

A man brandishing a black face covering is wanted by police after two people were robbed.

At 2am on Saturday, March 3, police were called to a food van on Christie Street, North St Marys where an armed robbery had occurred.

A 22-year-old attendant was working in a van while another 22-year-old attendant was in a nearby storage shed.

A male person has allegedly approached the van, described as approximately 25-years-old, 5ft8 in height, short dark hair, brown skin, and wearing black pants, black t-shirt and black elastic material band around his face up to his eye line.

The man approached the 22-year-old in the shed, causing her to run and fall over.

He demanded her phone, and she handed it over.

The man then ran to the food van and confronted the other attendant, produced a knife and demanded cash and this attendant’s phone.

After the attendant handed all property over, the man has run from the scene.

Emu Plains: Man and woman charged over robberies

A duo responsible for multiple robberies have been caught and arrested in Emu Plains.

Between Tuesday, February 6 and Friday, March 2 numerous break and enters occurred in western Sydney including Bligh Park, Bella Vista, Emu Plains, Blaxland and Leonay.

At 3.25pm on Friday, March 2 police located a motor vehicle travelling on Hunter Street, Emu Plains.

They stopped the vehicle and had a conversation with the driver, a 29-year-old female, and her passenger, a 30-year-old male, both from Bligh Park.

Police allege a vehicle search located numerous stolen items, and the pair were arrested and charged.

Emu Plains: Police believe shooting was targeted

Police are urging anyone with information on a shooting that occurred at Emu Plains last Thursday, March 1 to contact Crime Stoppers.

Officers were told that at about 6.30am, two men inside a white Holden Commodore fired several shots at a property in Kyre Crescent before fleeing the scene. No one was injured. A crime scene has been established and initial inquiries suggest the shooting was targeted.

Parole of Neville Raymond Towner delayed again

The man who murdered four-year-old Lauren Hickson in Emu Plains almost 30 years ago remains behind bars for now.

Neville Raymond Towner’s parole hearing was adjourned again on Tuesday, after a medical expert due to give evidence failed to attend.

The hearing will now be held in May.

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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have been all over the media in recent months largely due to the expediential growth in value being experienced by a number of them.

Like Uber before it however, how, when and will the law catch up and respond to the cryptocurrency craze?

The main challenge for law-makers is that cryptocurrencies are arguably a new frontier for criminals because it enables them to move their marketplace from the street to the online world via the “dark web”.

As a result, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin can theoretically be used to sell and buy illegal drugs, finance criminal enterprises including terrorism, launder money and pay for a range of other unsavoury products and services.

There are two main reasons for this.

Firstly, at this stage cryptos fall beyond the usual regulatory framework of currencies, banking and finance and are much harder to track when compared to more traditional payment methods like bank transfers.

Secondly, by using the dark web clever tech savvy criminals are able to hide their IP addresses and remain anonymous.

This means that criminals essentially have an online marketplace that operates similarly to websites like eBay where they can take part in illegal trade with anonymity. Because cryptocurrencies are essentially a peer to peer payment system, the same checks and balances in traditional banking/finance systems do not exist. Well, not yet anyway.

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cies, known as “blockchain”, does in fact record these transactions. The data is there, it is simply a case of waiting until the legal system catches up and develops a way to trace users through the complex layers of IP-address-fraud they hide behind.

One of the main challenges for the legal system at the moment is how to categorise cryptocurrencies.

Law-makers are at a loss to work out whether these currencies are considered personal assets, shares, investment schemes or some other asset type.

The asset type classification is important as this will dictate which laws apply to the cryptocurrency world.

ASIC released cryptocurrency guidelines in September 2017 that give some indication of the legal obligations of Australian investors purchasing these cryptocurrencies.

In addition, legislation comes into effect on April 1 amending the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing Act so that cryptocurrency exchanges in Australia will now be required to collect identity information the same way banks do and report large crypto transactions to the Australian Transaction Reports & Analysis Centre.

Laws are only as good as their enforceability however, so the real trick for legal systems the globe across is to keep up with technology so that criminals can’t hide behind fake online identities.

For the record, most crypto traders are just regular people trying to make money.

The exponential growth of the cryptoeconomy in the criminal world is still quite troubling.

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Hundreds attend International Women’s Day event at Penrith RSL EMILY NEWTON

owerful local women came together to ‘Press for Progress’ at Penrith’s International Women’s Day Breakfast on Wednesday morning.

Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen interviewed a panel of impressive women, including Glenmore Park High School Captain Chloe Shaw, CEO of Western Sydney Publishing Group Kathryn Garton and two-time Olympic medallist Jessica Fox, who spoke about their passions and obstacles as female leaders.

“Changing the lives of other people has always been something that has inspired me to achieve whatever I can,” Chloe said.

Chloe, an ambassador for One Girl that provides education to girls in Africa, raised over $3,000 through a Gala Fundraiser last year.

Fox spoke of the challenges faced by women in sport, hoping to use her position to encourage other girls to chase dreams in both study and sport if they desire.

“I’m in a pretty male dominated sport,” Fox said.

“There’s still this mentality that the girls aren’t doing it like the guys, and it’s like yes, we do it our way.”

Mrs Garton offered advice to women looking at starting a business, suggesting the room was full of supportive people willing to help one another.

“In today’s climate, firstly have a business plan,” Mrs Garton said.

“You have to understand that the amount of time that you put in takes away from your family.”

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Local women ‘Press for Progress’ at breakfast

Hundreds of women attended Wednesday’s breakfast at Penrith RSL. Photo: Melinda Jane To top the morning off, a stunned Michele Ellery was announced as Penrith’s Woman of the Year by Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres, who praised her constant dedication to helping eradicate family and domestic violence through the Queen of Hearts Community Foundation.

“Make no mistake, you are the embodiment of what today’s event is about,” Mr Ayres said Ms Ellery was also a finalist for the Community Hero Award at the 2018 NSW Women of the Year Awards.

“We go about what we do very quietly,

we do it very discreetly,” Ms Ellery said.

“Every third person at your table today has experienced some form of trauma. It’s our job and our pleasure to escort you on that journey to justice and healing.”

Beginning the morning with an impressive performance by ShElvis, and ending with a heartfelt sing along with Nikki Gillis, the morning was a celebration of women in the local area.

While unable to attend due to her State role as Minister for Women, Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies passed on her congratulations to determined local women.

“There are so many incredible women in Penrith that make our community a better place to be, and International Women’s Day is a great way to recognise this invaluable contribution,” she said.

“International Women’s Day is also the perfect time to reflect on the work that still needs to be done, to achieve gender equality across women’s public and private lives.”

The local event was supported by Penrith CBD Corporation, Penrith RSL and Mr Ayres as a fundraiser for the Queen of Hearts Foundation.

Cervical cancer could be wiped out Vaccine miracle: Real hope that disease will be eradicated within three decades LAUREN SUTTIE

iagnosed with cervical cancer at just 17, Amanda Coleman-Watson is just one of thousands of women in Australia whose life has been affected by the disease.

“It was 20 years ago that I had my first bout,” she said.

“Unfortunately, it is very common for it to come back, so I had cervical cancer again at 29 just after I had my little girl.”

But thanks to the success that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination has had over the past 10 years in reducing the number of cases in women aged 18 to 25, the elimination of the disease in Australia is now more achievable than ever.

For Ms Coleman-Watson this news comes a relief.

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Amanda Coleman-Watson has suffered from cervical cancer twice

and I was so happy for my daughter that she’ll hopefully never have to experience that and all of the impacts it has on your body going through those surgeries.”

CEO of the Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation, Joe Tooma, said it was wonderful news that there could be a future where women no longer suffered from the preventable disease.

“It’s the whole reason that the organisation was started in the first place with the objective that one day we’d be out of a job,” he said.

“It won’t be for another 20 or 30 years, but we’re really delighted to know that we are on the right track.”

A member of Cancer Wellness in Penrith and the Blue Mountains, Ms ColemanWatson believes a more holistic approach to learning about the disease, would also help reduce its rate.

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Woolies delivers for kids Supermarket giant gives back to the community through Earn and Learn concept While Information and Communications Technology (ICT) was the highest resource to be redeemed across most states, it was Mathematics that NSW selected as their favourite equipment to receive.

Woolworths NSW Group Manager Brett Murray said that no matter what equipment was selected, it would all count in supporting future generations in their academic life.

“It’s an important program because it allows schools to obtain vital, additional educational equipment which, in turn, helps students with their academic endeavours,” he said.

Delivering over 300,000 pieces of educational equipment to over 15,000 schools and Early Learning Centres this year, Ms Bell said it was great to see Woolworths supporting over three million of Australia’s pupils.

“It’s wonderful that Woolworths invest in children’s education to the extent that they do and allow us just to purchase anything we feel we need at the time,” she said.

Local Woolworths Operations Manager, Imran Yousaf said: “Thank you to everyone in the local community for your efforts in collecting stickers as part of the program.”

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ussie schools and early learning centres are set to receive more than 300,000 vital education resources over the next few weeks, all thanks to the Woolworths ‘Earn and Learn’ program.

Since starting in 2011, the program has delivered over $50 million in educational resources including sporting, mathematics, arts, science and technology equipment, to schools all over the country.

One local school to benefit from the program is The Lakes Christian College, which was recently presented with a range of mathematical and art supplies.

Primary Coordinator at The Lakes Christian College, Rosalie Bell, said the equipment will make a huge difference to the school, which has seen a steady increase in enrolments over the past few years.

“Our school has expanded increasingly with the growth in population in the area and we’ve been needing more equipment, so it was very timely that we were able to do this,” she said.

“We’ve got it all on display, so it’ll be great when we are able to take the children and the parents to have a look as they will be able to see that it was a worthwhile venture.”

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New housing has Hart Harts Landing project in Thornton set to be home to more than 500 locals EMILY NEWTON

lack of affordable housing is pushing workers further west from the city, forcing them to face lengthy commutes and lose quality time with friends and family.

But Harts Landing, a new development in Thornton Estate, is providing more options for locals who struggle to find affordable housing.

Evolve Housing CEO Andrea Galloway explained how they’re playing a role in increasing housing supply with their latest mix tenure housing development.

“Harts Landing will be home for over 500 people in the heart of western Sydney where the need for affordable housing is crucial,” she said.

With the average Sydney rental price reaching $550 per week in December 2017, many low and even middle income families are facing housing stress as they struggle to afford rent and the high cost of Sydney living.

“People are being pushed to live out of Sydney but still need to commute back to the city to work and earn a living for their family,” Ms Galloway said.

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Evolve Housing CEO Andrea Galloway said the need for affordable housing in western Sydney is crucial. Photo: Melinda Jane

and transport hubs, to allow people to work and remain active members of their community without the added stress of hours of daily commuting.”

Harts Landing has resulted in a mixed tenure of 268 apartments, with 124 of these apartments as affordable housing, 10 social housing dwellings, and 134 private market housing dwellings.

The development makes use of solar energy, floor to ceiling windows and an embedded network of energy to help provide cheaper bills for tenants.

“It gives people a kick up in the western Sydney area to be able to save some more money so they can buy a home,” Ms Galloway said.

“Our mantra as a not-for-profit, is that any fees that we get will go straight back into providing programs for social inclusion and for building more affordable housing.”

To be approved for the affordable scheme, tenants’ incomes must be equal to or less than the initial income limit dependent on their circumstances.

For example, a single adult earning less than $49,547 or a family made up of a couple and two children earning up to $101,371, can apply to become a tenant.

For more information on Harts Landing, visit www.echorealty.com.au/harts.

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I’m pleased that young people are taking an interest in Australia’s future (Republic Support Grows, Weekender March 2) and I am myself a very proud Australian. But my question about changing to a republic has always been: How will this change actually improve the lives of ordinary Australians? Mr Cooney, the CEO of the Australian Republican Movement (ARM), is quoted in the article as saying that the many significant changes brought about by a republic will “make our lives better”.

But how? I consulted the ARM website to find out, only to be met with overly simplistic and vaguely jingoistic answers to FAQs, none of which addressed this, I believe, important question. However the FAQs did include, under the heading “Won’t This (becoming a republic) Cost?”, this little gem: “…we’ll have to change all our money when Charles becomes King…”. Excuse me? What utter rubbish!

New coins bearing his likeness will simply be minted and existing ones will still be legal tender. And Elizabeth only appears on the $5 note. God help us if this is the standard of information being disseminated by ARM. Nowhere in their website does it say just how swapping a Governor-General for a President will improve the lot of anyone on a practical level. A head of state, by whatever title, is still a useless mouth. The Prime Minister will still be in charge and the head of state

will “represent Australia”, whatever that actually means. Public funds would be better spent on things that really matter.

ANGELA SMITH, ST MARYS

It’s time for change We must become a republic if we are to hold our heads high and be proud of our country and our place in it. Thank God for the young pushing for reform!

KATE KENNEDY, VIA FACEBOOK

No sign of new Bob Hawke Old school I may be, but if someone as capable as Bob Hawke were around today, he (or she) would get my vote (Editor’s Desk, Weekender March 2). Sadly, none is on the horizon.

ROB WEAVER, VIA FACEBOOK

Panthers promise a lot Thank you for the interesting insight into the 2018 Penrith Panthers in your wraparound feature last week. I tend to switch off from rugby league during the off-season and find my interest again in early March. It’s certainly been a busy off-season, but I still have faith in Phil Gould given his decades of experience in rugby league.

ROBERT MILLER, VIA EMAIL

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Backflip: Redfern to return as stop on express train services

Independent first to raise hand for tilt at by-election EMILY NEWTON

ndependent candidate Sue Day has confirmed she will run in the South Ward by-election to be held on Saturday, May 12.

After lobbying and advocating for better services in Penrith for years, Ms Day came close to being elected in 2016, ultimately being beaten by the now resigned Joshua Hoole.

“My message to the people who voted for me at the last election is, this is our chance to push the reset button,” she said.

“Some Councillors have been promising a bright future for years and you know what, just look around Penrith now, they’ve failed to deliver critical infrastructure to support the growth.

“We need to hold Council to account for all the bad decisions that are causing the current frustration for local residents.”

Ms Day wants to refocus on delivering critical infrastructure and improve what she calls a “lack of foresight”.

“I’m a passionate, proud Penrith local, we live in a beautiful part of the world,” she said.

“There’s no denying that Council operations are large and complex.

“Council needs to remember they’re about service delivery, they’re supposed to be the government body that is closest to the people.

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Commuters have been largely unhappy with the new train timetable TROY DODDS

ustomer outrage has forced Sydney Trains to reinstate Redfern as a stop on some Blue Mountains Line express services to and from the City.

Penrith and Blue Mountains commuters were fuming when Redfern was removed as a stop on the services when a new timetable was introduced last November.

Transport Minister Andrew Constance defended the move despite Redfern emerging as a major employment hub

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and the popularity of the station with University of Sydney students. But this week Sydney Trains boss Howard Collins said “feedback had been listened to”.

“We’ve always said we’re listening to customers and open to tweaking the new timetable and reintroducing the stop is a perfect example,” Mr Collins said.

In the morning peak, the 5.44am, 6.14am and 6.45am Mount Victoria to Central services will stop at Redfern, while in the afternoon peak the 4.33pm, 5.03pm and 5.33pm Central to Blue Mountains services will pick up from Redfern.

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“Unfortunately, it feels like the people and the ratepayers who are here now are not being considered in all their decisions.”

She views the South Ward by-election as a big chance for residents to experience a new perspective on Council and aims to offer an alternative to the major parties.

“I guarantee I’ll stay the distance and stand up against the status quo,” she said.

Mayor’s News

Penrith CBD Road Closures Penrith CBD Festival of Green & Street Parade Saturday 17th March, 2018 This is to advise motorists that the following road closures will be in place for in the Penrith CBD on Saturday 17th March, 2018 for the staging of the CBD Festival of Green & Street parade at 12.30pm start.

Sue Day will officially run in the South Ward by-election as an independent

The weekly views of Penrith’s Mayor

Harmony Day On Wednesday, March 21, Penrith City Council and the Penrith Multicultural Interagency are holding an event for Harmony Day. You’re invited to join us at the Mondo greenspace (between Westfield Penrith and The Joan) to celebrate this special day.

Harmony Day aims to engage people to participate in their community, respect cultural and religious diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone. It’s a national initiative that coincides with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

The event will kick-off at 11.30am and the walk will begin at 12.30pm. The walk will end back at the Mondo and be followed by a light lunch, entertainment and activities until 2pm.

Council staff and members of the Penrith Multicultural Interagency will lead a short walk around Westfield Penrith as a show of inclusiveness, community and friendship.

The event and walk is inclusive and accessible.

Most of the time we talk about the things that make us the same, and how important those things are.

Harmony Day gives us an opportunity to celebrate the things that make us different.

Our community is strengthened through our diversity. We have so many wonderful events, groups and initiatives that contribute to our City and enhance our daily life.

Penrith is a beautiful and vibrant community because of our many identities.

Orange is the colour of Harmony Day, as it traditionally represents meaningful conversation, freedom of ideas and mutual respect.

We encourage everyone to put on something orange and head to the Mondo for a wonderful day of celebration, where everyone belongs.

CR JOHN THAIN Mayor of Penrith

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Kicking cancer in a kilt The Castlereagh senior set to walk 200km in 48 hours to raise crucial funds LAUREN SUTTIE

e is the man from Castlereagh in a kilt with a message.

And there is nothing more that David Attrill likes – besides the breeze of course – than when people ask him why he’s chosen to wear a kilt.

“Kilted to Kick Cancer is where people wear kilts, so when people ask why we are wearing it, we are able to bring up the topic of prostate cancer,” he said.

“It’s a way of creating awareness for prostate cancer.”

According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it is estimated that 3,500 males will die from prostate cancer this year alone.

For Mr Attrill, it was a personal reason that inspired him to participate in the upcoming CBR 48-hour race, where he will walk to raise money for prostate cancer.

“I’m doing it for Brian, my brother-inlaw, who has been fighting prostate cancer for many years now,” Mr Attrill said.

“I’ve been inspired by the work of Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in Kilted to Kick Cancer Australia.”

The fact that Mr Attrill will be walking

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Local David Attrill (front) with his support team, David Wilkinson, Graham Collins and John Kemp. Photo: Melinda Jane 200km in 48 hours at the age of 71 with a pacemaker is an achievement in itself, not to mention the fact that he wasn’t able to walk a few weeks ago.

“My crew is my cousin who broke her back falling off a ladder before Christmas, another member had a knee construction, and I couldn’t walk at all at the beginning

of the year, so there was one point in January where we were all totally incapable of doing anything, which I thought was ironic,” Mr Attrill said.

The race, which will be held in Canberra on March 16, has been a 12-year dream of Mr Attrill’s and with the support of his team and other entrants, he hopes to

finally conquer it. His team are currently undertaking final preparations.

“It is a very weird way to spend 48 hours, but I guess it remains to be seen what happens,” he said.

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Second life for plastic bags LAUREN SUTTIE

hey are one of the biggest contributors to pollution in the world, but as The Creative Fringe in Penrith recently discovered, plastic bags can also do a whole lot of good.

After the success of the ‘Think Outside the Square’ challenge last year, which saw people from all over Australia crochet blankets for Mama Lana’s Community Foundation, The Creative Fringe decided to take this year’s challenge to the next level by creating waterproof sleeping mats made entirely out of plastic bags.

Community Manager at The Creative Fringe, Rienna Kroh said the idea for the mats came after it was brought to their attention that the homeless community didn’t always have something to sleep on.

“After Mama Lana shared the blankets with those in need last year, a volunteer brought to our attention the fact that our homeless community members actually needed something to sleep on,” she said.

“That’s when we discovered crocheting plastic bags together to create waterproof sleeping mats.”

Lana Borg of Mama Lana’s Community Foundation said that the completely

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re-purposed and recycled mats would hopefully provide the homeless community with a better night’s sleep.

“While many of us look forward to the comfort and opportunity for rest that our bed provides, for those homeless however, it is often a luxury they can only dream of,” she said.

“The ‘Plarn’ mats will offer a portable and waterproof temporary solution for those that may otherwise have concrete, wood or earth as their only alternatives.”

Requiring 700 plastic bags to make, The Creative Fringe are hoping to make at least five mats to donate to the foundation this winter and are calling on the community for their assistance.

“We’ve always tried to do something for the community every year, but I think just seeing how successful last year was when we got the community involved, we just want to be able to do that again,” Ms Kroh said.

“To be able to help not only the homeless, but families who have escaped domestic violence, that is a big deal for us here and we just want to give back to the community where we can.”

For more information on how you can help, call 1300 722 896 or visit www. thecreativefringe.com.au.

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“I am always moved and inspired to see people still going to such great lengths to help realise Fred’s vision of a world where no person is needlessly blind,” she said.

A fundraising dinner for the team will be held at Lakeside Restaurant at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, on Saturday, March 10 at 6pm. Tickets are $60 and can be purchased by calling 4729 3222.

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Joining Ms Whitmore to make up the ‘St Paul’s Super Trekkers’, will be locals Olivia Goodchild, Melanie Timmerman and Susan Williams, who all have children attending St Paul’s Grammar School.

Together, they hope to help raise funds to go towards the event’s overall goal of $2.8 million.

“It is a startling fact that four out of five blind people are needlessly blind and two-thirds of those who are needlessly blind are women, because they have less access to medical services,” Ms Whitmore said.

“Giving the gift of sight is an amazing thing, it has the capacity to completely change someone’s life.”

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Using their voices to help: Special concert at The Joan LAUREN SUTTIE

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icking up a guitar at the age of four, Yianna Nicholas has always used her musical talents as a way of communicating with the world.

“It’s a privilege and a gift to have my voice,” she said.

“I cannot image a life without it and I don’t know what I would do if I didn’t have my voice.”

It is for this reason that the 19-year-old from St Marys will be returning for her third year to perform alongside other local artists for World Voice Day. Founded in Brazil back in 1999, World Voice Day started as a day to draw attention to the science of voice production.

Thanks to the Australian Dysphonia Network, however, it has also become a day in Australia that aims to create awareness about the impact voice disorders have on individuals, the workforce and the broader community.

Australian Dysphonia Network President, Louise Maher, said it was important to recognise that having a working voice was a privilege not everyone has.

“This global day of awareness gives us a chance to acknowledge the beauty and magic of voice as an instrument, but also as a means of communicating our most basic needs and emotions from the time we are born until the time we die,” she said.

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Joining Ms Nicholas and 14 other local artists will be award-winning country artist Drew McAlister, as they take to the stage for a night of celebration.

With all profits going towards providing information, support and advocacy for people who live with debilitating forms of dysphonia, Ms Nicholas said that it was a great way for locals to come and support an important cause.

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St Patrick’s Day to be celebrated right across the local area on March 17 EMILY NEWTON

here will be plenty of green energy on the streets and Guinness in the glass next weekend as the Penrith community gets into the Irish spirit for St Patrick’s Day. Whether you celebrate the luck of the Irish or not, expect a big day on Saturday, March 17 with O’Donoghues Marketing and Events Manager James Crowe saying the Emu Plains pub is gearing up for their biggest St Patrick’s Day ever.

“It’s the first Saturday St Patrick’s Day in ages, so it’s going to be a bumper,” he said.

“We’re opening up the car park as well, because we will have a big marquee going in and extra bars.

“It’s off the back of a busy year for us, it’s only going to be bigger and better.

“ANZAC Day was huge last year, and New Years was huge for us too, so this is another big day for us.

“We’re literally running entertainment from 9am until midnight.”

Irish performers Shaylee Wilde and Blackwater are just some of the festive entertainment on offer at the Irish pub through the day.

“Expect Irish entertainment all day, and heaps of Guinness,” Mr Crowe said.

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O’Donoghues staff are getting ready for their biggest St Patrick’s Day celebration ever.

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“It’s going to be a good atmosphere all day, it always is.

“It’s going to be very Irish. The last few years we’ve drifted away from our Irish roots in a way, so we’re kind of bringing it back for St Pats.”

This year, O’Donoghues will be open for breakfast as well, with Irish themed cocktails and even green burger buns.

While it’s usually a great place to bring the kids along, next weekend parents should treat themselves to a kid-free day and night out at the pub.

“It is a drinking day, so we’re trying to keep those two worlds separate,” Mr Crowe said.

“We’ll be doing a bar voucher giveaway for people who are the most dressed up.

We will have a face painter coming as well if people want to get right into it.”

Those looking for a more family-focused St Patrick’s Day can head to the Penrith CBD where this year’s Penrith Festival will have a very green and Irish focus.

And at the Penrith Gaels Club, the Irish spirit will be strong right throughout the day with Patrick Brady kicking off the entertainment at 9am. Lenny Duff, Blackwater and Shaylee Wilde will also perform during what will be a fun-filled day celebrating anything and everything Irish.

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Preferably have a separate room, and treat going through the door as ‘going to work’. You can keep your work spread out, signify to family you’re ‘at work’, and it can be set-up to optimise productivity.

If you can’t separate, then try to create a workspace that delivers as much as possible. Some work best elsewhere (a library, café), away from the distractions of home.

Get ‘in state’ Some people love working in their PJs, while others find it best to dress ‘for work’, even when at home. Everyone has triggers to tell them they are now ‘at work’. It may be entering the room is sufficient, getting dressed is or turning off the TV! Try different working styles, and see what works for you.

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nd so, here we are again. The start of the journey. The first step.

When the NRL released the 2018 Draw way back in October last year, coach Anthony Griffin circled March 11 on the calendar and commenced a long, hard preparation through the blistering Penrith summer.

Deep down you know the preparation is for an entire season, but there’s something about that first game. It’s true that you can’t win a competition in March but nobody is denying you can take the first steps towards one.

And so even in a tough-as-nails character like Griffin, there must be a few butterflies in the stomach heading into Sunday.

Make no mistake, this is a BIG game.

Being a local derby alone is enough to pack Panthers Stadium to the brim, but when you throw in the Penrith debut of James Maloney, the return to Parramatta of Jarryd Hayne and the expectations both of these sides carry with them in 2018, it offers something that seems more important than just the two competition points on offer.

Penrith are almost at full-strength for this one – but the loss of Dean Whare in the centres is a major blow. Tyrone Peachey is without doubt an excitement machine in attack but his defence is a big concern and there’s little doubt the Eels will target his side of the field with much of their attack when close to the line.

Peachey was exposed several times in the trials – he has a habit of rushing up, leaving his winger posted and offering the opposition a shot at the line.

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Parramatta meanwhile look strong right across the park, with Hayne to make his blue and gold return in the centres and Bevan French grabbing the number one jersey for the season opener.

For mine the Panthers look stronger in the forwards and on the bench and with hot conditions tipped for Sunday, this could be a decisive factor.

Penrith fans will be keen to see whether or not their side has improved in attack when close to the line this year. This became a persistent problem in 2017, but James Maloney may well be the missing ingredient the side needed to ensure the points tick over.

His combination with Nathan Cleary will take time to build, but on Sunday we should at least see the foundations of what is to come.

With the spotlight on coach Griffin and huge question marks over the side’s trial

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form, a win on Sunday would relieve much of the external pressure that has been building on the Panthers in recent weeks. But all you can really hope for in round one is a sound effort – as long as the signs are there of a good season, fans should walk away happy.

I’ve been very impressed with how Parramatta handled their pre-season.

Despite the excitement surrounding their top four finish last year and the return of Hayne, things have been reasonably low key, which is a credit to Brad Arthur and the team’s management.

Penrith meanwhile will have an opportunity to let their football do the talking after a headline-plagued off-season.

I’m expecting this game to be a war of attrition with the result likely to go down to the wire, but the Panthers appear to have a slight edge, especially at home.

Tip: Panthers by 4

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HOOK SAFE AT PANTHERS » Anthony Griffin is safe as Penrith

coach. Forget what you read elsewhere, Griffin’s future has not been discussed by the key players at Penrith and the relationship between Panthers boss Phil Gould and Griffin is just fine. Gould is fuming at the recent media speculation surrounding Griffin. There has certainly been a different dynamic to the coaching structure during the pre-season with Gould and premiership winning halfback Greg Alexander helping out more than ever, but I’m told Griffin has generally welcomed the fresh approach. That’s not to say Hook wouldn’t find himself under pressure if the Panthers had a poor year, but any talk of him being shown the door is unfounded and silly speculation.

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» It was no surprise to see Tyrone

Peachey confirm last Friday that he’s leaving Penrith at the end of the season.

He’d been linked with the Gold Coast for some time, and the Panthers were supportive of his talks with the rival club despite the utility being under contract until the end of 2019. The deal with the Gold Coast is very good financially for Peachey, who will link up with former team mates Bryce Cartwright, Mitch Rein and Leilani Latu. “The contract at the Titans is a great deal and tremendous security for Tyrone and his young family,” Panthers boss Phil Gould said. Peachey will play out the 2018 season with Penrith.

» Penrith will struggle to keep Josh Man-

sour beyond this season. With plenty of money to spend, Parramatta have made the 27-year-old an offer that the Panthers would struggle to match – and if Penrith did stump up the cash, they’d be paying overs. That’s not to suggest Mansour isn’t worth good money, but the Eels’ offer is out of this world.

» Penrith is making its disdain for the

proposed mid-season test between England and New Zealand in the United States well known to the people that matter. The game is proposed to be played in Denver in June, when there’s a weekend free of club footy due to the Sunday night State of Origin clash. Penrith could be

forced to send Dallin Watene-Zelezniak and Dean Whare half way around the world at a critical point in the season, and the club is struggling to find a way to give the idea a positive reception.

» Talking of US trips, I’m told Nathan

Cleary is weighing up a possible American holiday at the end of the year. But he may need to ask for some extended leave from coach Anthony Griffin – he doesn’t turn 21 until November 14 and would obviously be keen to let his hair down a little after what is likely to be a big season.

» A couple of Panthers legends have

secured new media gigs for the 2018 season. You’ll be seeing more of Ryan Girdler on ‘The Footy Show’ after he signed a deal with Channel Nine, while Mark

Geyer is several weeks into his new shift on Triple M, hosting ‘The Rush Hour with MG’ from 6pm weeknights. You’ll also see more of Greg Alexander on ‘NRL 360’ this year, so there’s plenty of Penrith flavour around the traps.

» The Panthers saw a very impressive

boost in online membership sales for the 2018 season. It’s partly thanks to the draw being out earlier, and also due to the ease of the new membership website, which made the task of selecting seats for the season a lot easier than in past years.

playing matches out of the refurbished Parramatta Stadium when it opens next year. However, I’m told any such move is unlikely with the current Panthers Board very adamant about ensuring the future of the club in Penrith, and potentially arguing for a new stadium in the future.

You’ll notice a real focus on the local area from the club this year, starting with the stadium name (Panthers Stadium) and continuing with game day initiatives such as recognising local heroes. Also expect to see a new scoreboard at the southern end of the stadium at some stage this year.

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or all the negative stories you read or hear about Panthers coach Anthony Griffin, this story may change your mind about the man everyone calls “Hook”.

For every player Griffin lets go for one reason or another, there’s always someone else coming through the ranks.

The next young star, who could potentially make his NRL debut as soon as this weekend, is winger Christian Crichton.

Born in Samoa, Crichton moved to Australia via New Zealand back in 2005.

After playing rugby union as a kid, Crichton switched to rugby league because he simply enjoyed it more.

A St Marys junior, Crichton began his footy career as a member of Penrith’s Harold Matthews team and has slowly risen through the club’s system ever since.

Speaking with Extra Time this week, the 21-year-old has a sneaky suspicion that a

first grade debut may finally be around the corner.

“Yeah it is feeling like that,” Crichton admitted.

“Getting to train with the big boys during pre-season has been great but I’m really pushing to make first grade this year – I don’t want to wait too long.”

Crichton was named on an extended bench for this Sunday’s season opener against Parramatta and is likely to come into the side if Dallin Watene-Zelezniak is ruled out through injury.

Crichton said being a Penrith junior means making his NRL debut at the foot of the Mountains would be particularly special.

“It would mean a lot to me and my family especially because this is my junior club,” he said.

“I want to be here, I want to debut here.

Wherever my career takes me, I really hope it’s here that I crack first grade.”

While Crichton says he’s lucky to be learning from some of the best backs in the game each day at training, he admits

Young gun Christian Crichton is on the verge of making his NRL debut this season Anthony Griffin has done wonders for his confidence in recent months.

While some reports often suggest Griffin doesn’t get along with his players, he certainly has a big fan in young Crichton.

“What I really like about Hook is that he just lets us go out and play… he wants us to play our own game and doesn’t tell us to do this or that,” he said.

“Hook’s been really helpful telling us to go out there and enjoy our footy, and that’s when you play your best.

“He’s been awesome and a massive help to all the young guys coming through. He gives us a lot of confidence and tells us to push the big boys at training.”

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James Tamou says he can’t wait to play the Eels on Sunday. Photo: Melinda Jane

ven James Tamou admits he didn’t quite live up to the hype many Panthers fans were expecting of him last season.

The Cowboys Premiership winner was meant to be that missing piece of the puzzle, the big time player for a Penrith side on the brink of something special.

Tamou was Penrith’s marquee signing for 2017, the man on the big dollars who has featured in a plethora of teams that know how to win.

However, Tamou’s first year as a Panther didn’t pan out the way that he had hoped.

“Last year was tough in ways but it was a learning curve more than anything,” Tamou told Extra Time.

“I think it was frustration on my part. I was unable to do the job that I wanted to do.”

Tamou admitted he felt guilty that he couldn’t give Penrith what they paid for in his first year with the club.

“I just wasn’t performing where I wanted to be and couldn’t bring to the team what I wanted to,” he said.

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Following a season where he missed out on major representative footy for the first time in years, the 29-year-old has vowed to treat 2018 a lot differently.

“Playing up at the Cowboys was all good and I played rep footy up there, but at Penrith I wanted to perform for myself as opposed to performing to make these rep sides – it was more for self-comfort,” Tamou said.

“I think that’s the first thing I need to take into this year, hopefully I’ll be at more peace with myself and the rep stuff will look after itself.”

The father of three will be hoping to show a new side of himself when he leads Penrith’s pack this weekend against the Parramatta Eels.

The Battle of the West is arguably Penrith’s biggest regular season match of the year and this Sunday afternoon will be no different.

“I’m really looking forward to Sunday afternoon, it’s going to be unreal,” he said.

“We need to get off to a good start, last year we learned that big time. I can’t stress that enough. Parramatta is going to be tough. They are a really good side and really well coached. It will be a tough ask.”

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Sometimes you can catch lightning in a bottle, as the Wests Tigers did in 2005, but most often there’s a couple of years of heartache and near-misses involved in the build-up to premiership success.

The Panthers have been close enough without being good enough over the past two seasons, and while there’s been a spotlight focused on them throughout the pre-season after the departures of Matt Moylan and Bryce Cartwright, the best thing to happen to the club may prove to be the loss of two players whose on-field performances weren’t getting as much coverage as their off-field dramas.

It also can’t hurt, for all the extra attention it’s guaranteed, if the General Manager and two-time premiershipwinning coach, Phil Gould (pictured), is taking a larger role with the team.

The Great Gus knows a thing or two about near-misses and ultimate glory, and you imagine that he and the team will be able to take it in their stride if at some stage this season the Panthers are able to again make people think that they’re more than good enough to take out the title.

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The North Queensland Cowboys premiership-winning coach finished a 45 minute chat with a statement as much as a request, but he knows that when you make the previous season’s Grand Final without your two highest profile players, it’s not exactly a quantum leap for most fans and experts to predict that his team will take out this season’s title.

Or maybe he simply remembers what happened to the Penrith Panthers last season.

The Panthers topped plenty of preseason polls for the tag of premiership favourites, only to limp through the first two months of the season, prompting plenty of questions about Anthony Griffin and his line-up.

The coach responded with one of the quotes of the season when he said, “Anybody who tipped us to win the comp doesn’t know much about footy”.

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here’s no better way to kick off a new season than with a good old fashioned local derby. I don’t care what sport you play, a local derby always brings out a player’s best.

One of the most memorable local derbies of my career was when Penrith played the Eels at Parramatta Stadium a few years ago. The match went right down to the wire and fortunately we got the win in the final seconds after Bryce Cartwright scored off one of my kicks. I’ll never forget that game; it was one of the highlights of my career.

For Penrith, this Sunday’s blockbuster against the Eels at Panthers Stadium is going to be extremely tough. Because it’s the first game of the year there will be some rust, so it will be important for both teams to come out and complete sets early on.

In big games like that, it can sometimes catch you off guard if you are not ready for it straight away.

It will also be important for Penrith to get off to a positive start, so all that pre-season noise surrounding the future of coach Anthony Griffin can go away.

It’s funny how last pre-season they were

title favourites and this pre-season the club apparently is in turmoil.

As a player, Round 1 is what you’ve been training for all pre-season. You start to get itchy feet and it sometimes can drain you ahead of what’s already a big match in a local derby.

The key for Penrith for this weekend is concentrating on the game at hand, staying away from the limelight and putting all those off-season rumours about the coach to bed with a good performance.

Even though the punters aren’t tipping much from the Panthers this year, they are definite title contenders in my mind.

In fact, there are only six teams that have a premiership window open and Penrith is definitely one of them.

The arrival of two-time Premiership winner James Maloney will certainly boost their chances. Maloney is the key to this Penrith side and I think he unlocks and solves so many of their problems from last year in terms of game management.

He will also be able to help fellow half Nathan Cleary in those tight spots and allow him to continue to play his football.

I’m thrilled the season is back. Bring on the footy!

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HADLEY BREAKS A RECORD » 2GB’s Ray Hadley will enter his 32nd

year of rugby league broadcasting this weekend, becoming commercial radio’s longest serving rugby league caller. He takes the crown from the legendary Frank Hyde, who called for 31 seasons. However, there is no doubt Hadley is winding down his rugby league commitments.

While he’ll continue to host the Continuous Call Team most Saturdays, he’ll only call State of Origin matches and the Grand Final this year for 2GB, with David Morrow the main caller of week to week club matches.

» New Zealand Warriors hooker Nath-

aniel Roache won’t play this season after being forced to have surgery on a lumbar disc injury. 21-year-old Roache, the club’s 2016 Rookie of the Year, suffered the setback after returning from a ruptured Achilles tendon injury which ended his 2017 season in August last year.

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has taken some decent sized bets over the NRL off season, headlined by a mammoth $35,000 at $7.00 on North Queensland to go one better in 2018. The Cowboys (now $5.50) are the most popular team to win the Grand Final followed by the Storm,

Roosters and Eels. The Warriors ($7.50) are the best backed team for the wooden spoon. One-third of all bets on Top 8 Finish have been on Newcastle ($2.50).

“Punters saw what North Queensland was able to achieve without Thurston and Scott and the Cowboys have been far and away the best backed team in the competition,” said sportsbet.com.au’s Christian Jantzen.

» If Adam Reynolds can find himself

three points for Souths this weekend against the Warriors in Perth, he’ll lock up his 1000th first grade point. He currently sits on 997 points.

» Returning Parramatta hero Jarryd

Hayne plays his 200th first grade game this weekend, and it’s probably no surprise that it’s against Penrith. Not only did Hayne debut against the Panthers at CUA Stadium in round 11 of 2006 (Penrith won 30-20), he also played his 50th and 100th matches against his western Sydney rivals.

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oot toot, chugga chugga, the Big Red Car is once again making its way to Penrith ahead of what will be a jam-packed weekend for The Wiggles, with the group to perform seven back-to-back shows next weekend.

The Wiggle in the red skivvy, Simon Pryce, said that despite the gruelling schedule, it was the energy from the children that made it all worthwhile.

“The great thing about children as an audience is that their responses are immediate and if they don’t engage with you, then you know straight away because they walk off,” he laughed.

“They don’t have any of that theatre etiquette, they’re literally just responding to what they are given and what they are seeing at the particular time, so it’s really refreshing to work with them.”

Marrying his long time sweetheart and co-worker Lauren Hannaford last year, the newlyweds took advantage of their recent break to do more ‘normal’ things, like picking up their 10-month-old nephew from daycare.

“It is a bit strange picking him up from

daycare I must say, because they are all varied ages, so I have to go in disguise and wear a big hat and sunglasses,” he joked.

“Our nephew has been listening to The Wiggles but he doesn’t quite get it yet, so it’ll be interesting when he finally figures out what’s going on.”

With tickets for the seven shows in Penrith selling faster than you can say hot potato, Simon said that Penrith is always a favourite stop for the group when on their travels.

“I went to Western Sydney University, so I was out there for a few years,” he said.

“I think Penrith, back then and even more now, is such a community focused area and we love coming every year.”

Joining them on their ‘Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle!’ tour will be favourites, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Captain Feathersword and Wags the Dog, as they bring their most diverse show to date to smaller venues.

“It’s really exciting for us because that’s what The Wiggles are all about, it’s just about trying to introduce as many music styles and dances for children to learn as early as possible,” he said.

Catch The Wiggles live at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, March 17 and Sunday, March 18. Tickets start at $28.90, with children under 12-months free. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

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ith a back catalogue jampacked with smash hits and no shortage of great songs to choose from, Jon Stevens will be taking fans on a trip down memory lane when he hits the road this month.

Hot off the heels of his latest release ‘Starlight’, Jon felt it was the right time to finally give his fans what they had been asking for all these years.

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n his first public event since being announced as the new Australian Children’s Laureate for 2018 and 2019, Morris Gleitzman will be appearing in conversation at The Carrington Hotel in Katoomba this Saturday.

The children’s author, who has been writing for over 30 years, is best known for his novels that so cleverly weave more serious themes into their narratives.

Joining Morris for this cocktail style event will be the Executive Director of the not-for-profit charity WestWords, Michael Campbell.

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est known for his 1983 comedy hit single ‘Australiana’, Austen Tayshus will be bringing his controversial humour to the Wallacia Hotel this Saturday night.

Not for the easily offended, the twocourse dinner and show will take the audience on a trip back in time to the famous backyard barbie.

“It’s a very satirical show that I do, so it is very provocative and it’s fairly challenging to the audience,” Austen said.

“It’s totally, very politically correct.”

But audiences won’t just be treated to ‘Australiana’, with Austen including new material more up to date with today’s society and culture.

“I know most people out there haven’t read a book since Thomas the Tank Engine, but I read constantly,” he said.

“I know what is going on in the world and that’s what my show is all about, it’s about what’s going on in Australia and about how things have culturally changed dramatically everywhere in the world.”

Not for the faint-hearted, the man behind the Ray Bans will push people to their limit, with Austen admitting he is not afraid to share the love.

“From Barnaby Joyce to Malcom in the middle, it’s a wide-ranging show where everyone gets insulted equally,” Austen said.

Austen Tayshus will be at the Wallacia Hotel this Saturday, March 10 at 8pm.

Tickets are $80 and includes a twocourse meal. Tickets: call 4773 8888.

Morris will be in conversation with Michael as they explore how stories make us and why they can provide our best hope for shaping the future.

“Young people need stories more than ever,” Morris said.

As part of his role as being a laureate, the author of 39 books including Boy Overboard, Two Weeks with the Queen and Once, will spend the next two years travelling the world promoting his theme Stories Make Us. An Evening With Morris Gleitzman will be on at the Carrington Hotel in Katoomba this Saturday, March 10 at 6.30pm. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased by visiting, www.westwords.com.au.

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what's on AND where HEADING OUT Friday, March 9 Jalapeno Deluxe – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Adam Luck Trio – Australian Arms Free entry, 8pm 4731 3881 Karaoke – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Happiness – Henry Lawson Theatre From $14.70, 8pm 4729 2996 Rackett – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Jazz Hourigan – High Street Social Free entry, 7pm 4789 0187 Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3050 Killer Queen – Evan Theatre $32.35, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Backlash – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180

Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 The Radiators – Australian Arms Free, 9pm 4731 3881 Austen Tayshus – Wallacia Hotel $80, 8pm 4773 8888 James Greening and Gary Daley – The Hydro Majestic $35, 8pm 0411 954 826 Retrospective – St Marys League Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 DJ Gav – High Street Social Mark Vincent Evan Theatre 1300 PANTHERS Saturday, Mar 10, 8pm, $53.35

Free entry, 9pm 4789 0187 Chris Drummond – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 The Remixes – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180

Dave Bull – The Australian Arms Free entry, 8pm 4731 3881 Eireborne – Rooty Hill RSL $35, 8pm 9677 4916 Happiness – Henry Lawson Theatre From $14.70, 8pm 4729 2996 Jimmy Bear – Oriental Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Celtic Beat – Evan Theatre $20, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Willem Sherlock Roorda – High Street Social Free entry, 7pm 4789 0187 Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3050 Q Theatre – The Joan From $30, 7.30pm 4723 7611

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Blake Tailor – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 1pm 9677 4916 Clive Hay – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Backlash – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444 The Shuffle Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Caoirne Ward – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 4pm 4722 8180

Urban Scream – Penrith RSL Club Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 DJ Gav – High Street Social Free entry, 7pm 4789 0187 Rock Revival – Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Too Many Guitars – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 St Patrick’s Day – Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, from 9am 4722 8180 Andrew Strong – Rooty Hill RSL $59, 8pm 9677 4916 Wanted, Bon Jovi Show – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9.30pm 9623 1384 The Wiggles – Evan Theatre $28.90, 6pm 1300 PANTHERS Goodbye Monday – Australian Arms Free entry, 9pm 4731 3881

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Ê Comedian Rove McManus is returning to television. The former host of ‘Rove Live’ will present a brand new trivia show titled ‘Show Me The Movie’. Airing on Thursday nights from March 22, ‘Show Me The Movie’ is a panel quiz show about movies. It will also star fellow comedian Joel Creasey and actor Jane Harber as team captains.

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Ê This is one from left-field with accomplished singer Casey Donovan turning her attention to acting. The ‘Australian Idol’ winner will star in Channel Ten’s upcoming comedy series ‘Street Smart’. The series, co-created with Damian Davis from CJZ, follows the trials of the country’s most inept criminal gang as they attempt to make their fortune. ‘Street Smart’ will film in various locations across western Sydney and air later this year.

Ê Discovery Channel series ‘Aussie Gold Hunters’ has been renewed for a third season. The series follows crews of gold prospectors in the West Australian outback. Ê ‘Full House’ and ‘Fuller House’ creator and showrunner Jeff Franklin has been fired by Warner Bros for misconduct in the workplace. Despite Franklin’s shock axing, Netflix will continue to proceed with season four of ‘Fuller House’. Ê Comedian Chris Lilley has signed a deal with Netflix, to film a new comedy.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Rams love to rush full speed ahead but this week’s stop/start stars will be frustrating. Early in the week, Saturn squares Venus. So, if your actions are blocked or a relationship hits a brick wall, then use it as an opportunity to pause, reflect and refocus. Then the Sun trines Jupiter, which propels you into taking enthusiastic action. Just make sure you are prepared and ready to pounce! The New Moon urges you to slow down again.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Do you secretly long to change something in your life, but it never seems to be the ‘right’ time? Stop being a stubborn Bull; digging your hooves in; and making ridiculous excuses! The message of this week’s New Moon is to be more fluid and flexible. Perhaps it’s also time to find a fabulous new dream to pursue? And make sure your peer group encourage your aspirations.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

This week your quicksilver energy is firing on all cylinders and you’re keen to communicate, travel and learn. The Sun, Jupiter and the New Moon also set the stage for a sensational career reboot. But your tendency to over-talk and over-share could get you into trouble – especially if you spread gossip. When it comes to a close relationship, you may feel as if you’re going backwards with a loved one.

Don’t give up Gemini – be persistent.

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Saturn pours cold water on displays of affection on Tuesday … but that doesn’t mean you’re not loved, so keep things in perspective. Attached Crabs – is your partner feeling neglected? Find practical ways to demonstrate how much you care.

Singles – take your time looking for love.

With serious Saturn in your relationship zone, you’re searching for far more than a superficial flirtation.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Lady Luck smiles on you … as long as you can keep your tendency to exaggerate under control. When it comes to work, other people don’t care how fabulous, funny and friendly you are. They just want to know that you can do your job promptly and competently. For some lonely Lions – a physical attraction promises passion and a close connection, but are you seeing the person clearly?

Take off your rose-coloured glasses!

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Saturn is visiting your money zone, so look for ways to consolidate your finances and build firm fiscal foundations for the future. Getting sound professional advice is best policy, as you work on manifesting abundance. Your intuition will speak to you in a special way this week. So make sure you listen to the Guardian Angel on your shoulder and the important messages in your dreams. The weekend New Moon heralds a welcome fresh start.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

The Sun/Jupiter link is fabulous for social media connections and inter-personal relations as you talk, text, tweet and post up a storm. But has your romantic relationship been stuck in a time-warp where it’s been difficult to move forward?

The weekend New Moon brings a shift in perspective, as you view your lover in a new light. Unhappily single? Your Prince or Princess is waiting in the wings.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Tuesday looks like the worst day of the week, when the Venus/Saturn square amps up your assertive and controlling side. Which could attract opposition from others. Instead of wasting precious time on pointless power games, why not grab the Goat by the horns and initiate some long overdue changes? Especially if it involves family, travel, education or something else.

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

The Venus/Saturn connection has the potential to disrupt romantic and domestic harmony. Don’t let it cloud your judgment though! You need to keep what’s working in your life and discard what isn’t. And you may have to lose a minor battle in order to win the war.

Opportunities for advancement come from trusted loved ones and colleagues, as you realise who really has your best interests at heart.

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Jupiter blesses a professional project with one proviso … your heart must be in it.

If you’re just going through the motions, it will affect the quality of your work.

Saturday night’s New Moon stimulates your cash zone. Letting finances take their own course seems tempting but you need to keep up to speed with money matters. If you increase your financial literacy then it will pay off handsomely further down the track.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Jupiter is revving your Scorpio engine but taking short cuts will get you nowhere fast. The planets encourage you to remove the dead wood from your life. Then the weekend New Moon repeats this theme of forging a fabulous new future. Taking positive action is the name of the game as you leave the familiar behind and venture into exciting new territory, especially involving creativity, romance or children.

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This week’s Sun/Jupiter hook-up is all about humongous goals and ambitious aspirations. So stop procrastinating and instead, ask yourself an important question, “Do I need to tweak my dreams to make them a more honest reflection of the real me?” And don’t sell yourself short. Believe in yourself, be authentic and aim for the stars! Saturday night’s New Moon is in Pisces.

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Picking the right investment for your current stage of life As we go through the different stages of life, our responsibilities change, as do our investments...

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When we are young, starting out in the workforce and yet to accumulate responsibilities, any investment that commits us to regular savings is not only going to get us on the front foot, but likely to form good, lifelong habits.

At this stage of life, we encourage clients to pick one medium goal and one long-term goal and commit funds to achieve them. The medium-term goal is usually something like a car or an overseas holiday. We then have the client set up a separate account and consistently save into this account. For most clients, being rewarded by that goal establishes a lifelong habit of saving for things that are important to them.

Putting a few dollars into super or saving for a house deposit is usually not motivating for us when we first enter the workforce, but while we have no

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financial commitments it is a great time to get ahead. These savings are normally invested conservatively, perhaps in a diversified managed fund, as we don’t want to see balances go backwards while savings habits are being formed. At Future Financial Services, we actually do a free plan for clients leaving school or uni and entering the workforce for the first time.

As we start to get commitments, a partner, rent or a mortgage and kids, our needs change completely. At this time, we are about to go into a phase where our

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expenses and income are likely to change.

As clients contemplate starting families and so forth, we encourage them to take a short-term focus on investing. Despite the tax benefits of superannuation, we normally avoid additional contributions, as our need for funds are far more immediate than retirement.

Investments that require long-term commitments such as investment properties are normally delayed at this point as we are not sure if we’ll continue to have the surplus cash flow to meet sustained ongoing commitments. I would normally encourage things like reducing debt or building a cash safety net.

Once we have stopped having kids and our situation is steady, we can look at long-term options. It is a perfect time to look at investment properties, geared investments, growth based savings plans and additional super contributions. This can be a time to really focus on wealth accumulation with long-term investment horizons during which your situation is unlikely to change.

As we approach and enter retirement, our focus will again shift. We should be looking to move into liquid income producing investments.

Matching investments to life stage is likely to give a good result in appropriately using your assets and income to provide you with the lifestyle you would like through your entire life.

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The scary diagnosis of FIV and AIDS in our cats

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It’s a worrying diagnosis, but proper treatment can be a huge help...

Nicole McMillan Practice owner of Coreen Avenue Veterinary Clinic and the Western Sydney Cat Hospital

FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) causes AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) in cats.

FIV is related to the HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) that causes AIDS in humans.

Will my cat die of AIDS? There is normally a long time before FIV becomes AIDS. As veterinarians we aim to extend this time as much as possible.

FIV infected cats are at higher risk of life threatening complications from infection and certain cancers like lymphoma.

About one in five infected cats will die within five years of infection. About the same amount will still be alive but have immunosuppression and illness related to this.

That means that about three in five cats will live relatively normal lives but may have intermittent illness related to their infection.

How do cats get FIV? FIV is transmitted in bodily fluids.

The most common means of infection is through cat bites. In these cases, an infected cat’s saliva is deposited into the bite wound and enters the other cat’s blood stream.

Less common routes are sexual trans-

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mission and casual contact like sharing food bowls and grooming. Kittens may be infected from their mother if she is in the early stages of infection.

How is FIV diagnosed?

There are simple in-house blood tests that screen for FIV. If a positive result is returned an additional follow up test is required to confirm the result. It is important to note that cats that have received an FIV vaccination at any time in their life may show a false positive to some blood tests.

There are alternative tests that can differentiate cats that carry antibodies to FIV through vaccination to those that are truly infected.

What do I do if my cat tests positive?

If the cat is part of a multi cat household all cats should be tested. If they are negative they should be vaccinated against the virus. Cats infected with FIV should be kept indoors to prevent spread to other cats. Feed a good quality diet and avoid raw food as it has a higher risk of transferring parasites and pathogens.

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You’ve heard about it, now it’s time to try pilates for yourself

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Regardless of your age, weight or health status, taking up pilates is a great way to get your body moving in the right direction...

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There is no good, bad or right time to start your pilates journey.

Maybe you have tried it before, maybe you have heard your friends talk about it but never given it a go yourself, or maybe you don’t even know what it is!

Here are just three of many reasons you should start pilates...

It has never ending benefits Pilates can be implemented to rehabilitate an injury, as a relaxation technique, to strengthen muscles, improve core stability, improve lumbo-pelvic function, increase flexibility, balance and proprioception and the list goes on!

It is an extremely versatile, low impact and exciting form of activity.

It is suitable for everyone From your most elite athlete to your park runner, from your new pregnant mum to your 65-year-old Nan, every single person can benefit from pilates in some way.

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It can be a stand-alone form of exercise or can be added to complement your current exercise regime.

Pain reduction and management Studies have shown that pilates can help reduce and manage chronic back pain and be a helpful tool to help rehabilitate injuries.

Unlike some other forms of exercise, pilates is very gentle on all joints and involves low stress movements.

When we are in pain the body can change our biomechanics to protect

itself. As a result we develop abnormal compensatory body movement patterns.

Pilates is a perfect way to restore “normal” movement patterns in a low risk way.

Under the guidance of a trained pilates professional, you can establish an exercise program that assists in decreasing your pain, and improve your everyday function.

Pilates can improve your quality of life.

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Most kids don’t like doing homework, but it’s an important part of school life and can have real benefits down the track...

In a time deprived world it is a difficult task to convince some children of the necessity to devote time to a meaningful homework regime, especially with so many competing interests.

A well organised system for home study does bring its rewards at the HSC, but selling the concept of delayed gratification to children prior to senior high school is difficult.

Family arguments over homework issues are far too common in today’s society.

However, there are some strategies that improve the situation.

Give children a break, they need time to relax and the chance to exercise.

On returning home most children are hungry and a healthy snack won’t ruin their appetite for their dinner and some exercise can release the built up tension from sitting all day at a school desk.

Be organised, create a study program with your child, one that is not too onerous and one that both parties are happy with.

It is important to stick to this program

and to reward your child for their compliance.

Create goals; students are far happier to study if they are working towards some tangible goal.

Study is its own reward in the HSC, but prior to that the child could be offered some incentive for improved school results.

Be organised, students need an uncluttered desk and the removal of detractors that may impair the effectiveness of their study.

Unfortunately, there are many detractors that disrupt students who are intent on study.

Smart phones, music by iPods, social media and computers all reduce the effectiveness of study time if given the opportunity.

Quarantining the smart phone and reducing noise by not playing music will help your student to complete his/ her study in minimum time.

A routine that’s followed is the best path to success when it comes to homework, the same routine will lead to the best results in the HSC and provide a platform for a better life.

Next week we will explore ways to encourage students to do more study.

How do you convince your kids to get their homework done? Tell us by emailing news@westernweekender.com.au or message us on Facebook.

Summer’s over, but swimming lessons should continue Stopping lessons just because the weather is a little colder is not the best option for your child...

Julie Fletcher Nepean Swim and Fitness julie@nepeanswim.com.au nepeanaquaticcentre.com.au and on Facebook

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Common questions when talking about the importance of learning to swim is “Why should children swim all year round? Surely it is only important to swim in the warm summer months? Won’t my child get sick?” These assumptions are completely incorrect!

Learning to swim is a long-term, ongoing process, and consistency is the key to the development and maintenance of swimming skills. Attending swimming lessons makes up an important part of a child’s weekly routine throughout their infant, preschool and early school years, and should not just be limited to the summer months, as the skills and behaviours taught in lessons need to be practised all year round to allow children to develop at their own pace.

Unfortunately the risks posed by drowning do not go away in winter, so neither should the lessons.

Learning to swim is the only sport that can assist in saving a life. Many parents make an informed decision to enrol their children in swim lessons as a part of their child’s water safety education so, with this in mind, any subsequent decision to

postpone or replace these swim lessons in the winter months should be considered carefully. It is important to remember that learning to swim is not just another option on the list of sports and activities available to children – it is an invaluable lifesaving skill – not a seasonal recreational activity, and as such should be given priority in the family schedule and budget.

Apart from the safety issues, discon-

tinuation of lessons typically results in a decline in a child’s water independence, technique and stamina within a period of several weeks or even less. Children under five are just beginning to develop muscle memory, and need constant reinforcement to retain skills previously learnt, so a break in lessons often results in a loss of skills.

By taking a break in the cooler months, you may be wasting all the time and money spent on lessons previously.

Children need maintenance and reinforcement of existing skills to build to new levels and to continue to progress and develop.

Plus, swimming has been proven to assist in brain development and, for school-aged children, is regarded as vital for the development of academic performance, and for the development of attributes including coordination, motor skills, balance and concentration.

By swimming all year round children remain confident in the water, and remember, regular exercise helps to keep the body healthy and fight off winter illnesses. Of course you must attend a swim school with indoor heated pools, and the best air and water quality available (we have Neptune Benson Ultra Fine Filters installed which allows us to filter down to one micron, and our water is sanitised using a combination of chlorine and UV disinfection).

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Greatness doesn’t mean a fast car or good wage.

In fact, greatness means so much more...

What does it mean to be great? How does one become great?

Many people think greatness is driving a nice car or living in a nice home with lots of things.

Some think it is having a sign on your door that says “boss” or making $250,000 a year.

Is that what it means to be great?

In the Bible’s gospel of Mark we read how on one occasion Jesus’ disciples were arguing about greatness.

It seems as if they, like so many, were starting to think too highly of themselves.

Jesus, overhearing this, called his disciples to him, and explained that greatness is not about being the boss or about having lots of power or prestige.

Jesus’ categories of greatness are quite different.

Jesus said: “Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many”.

It is extraordinary to consider what

Jesus has done for us! Jesus, the one who has all power and authority, used that greatness, not to be served but to serve and to give his life on the cross so that we could have life and hope.

Don’t be confused by the signals the world sends about greatness, thinking greatness is tied up with power or position, wealth or prestige, beauty or popularity.

You are truly great if you belong to God. You are truly great if God knows you and you know him.

You are truly great if you are one of God’s sons and daughters! This is what true greatness looks like!

Have a great weekend.

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Grand finish to season NATHAN TAYLOR

he last time Penrith won the Poidevin-Gray Shield their side featured a couple of handy players that would eventually go on to represent their country in Pat Cummins and Jordan Silk.

This Sunday at Howell Oval, the Penrith Cricket Club have the chance to win their first U21s title since that very day back in March 2010, when they battle Gordon.

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Penrith’s U21s team features a plethora of local talent including many regular first graders. Castle said the experience his players possess will be a huge advantage come Sunday.

“There’s about four players that play first grade regularly and seven that have first grade experience,” he said.

“I think that gives us a definite advantage, there’s a lot of experience in our side. Some guys have really come on playing first grade this year, so when they drop back to PG Shield, they absolutely dominate.”

While Penrith will be gunning to win another piece of silverware, it will also be an emotional affair for four play-

was washed out a fortnight ago. The unfortunate weather proved a blessing for Penrith because, due to their higher standing, they automatically advanced to the all-important decider.

Penrith coach Michael Castle said winning the club’s fourth Poidevin-Gray Shield title this Sunday would mean everything to the club.

“Winning titles in PG Shield and Green Shield indicates where your club is headed in the future,” he said.

“It’s important to be developing younger players and hopefully they can take what they’ve learned into the higher grades in years to come. It will mean a lot to the club to win again.”

ers – Brent Atherton, Andrew Hazard, Cameron Weir and Jake Wholohan – who will play their final game in PG Shield this Sunday.

“They’ll all be pretty keen to get out there and finish on a high note,” Castle said.

Penrith will go into Sunday’s match big favourites, with the side having three of the top seven leading run scorers in the competition including Ryan Hackney (425 – 1st), Cameron Weir (302 – 4th) and Atherton (279 – 7th).

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Back on the Opening weekend: Penrith returns to NATHAN TAYLOR

enrith will make their long-awaited return to top flight basketball this weekend when they battle Central Coast in Basketball NSW’s Waratah Championship League (WCL).

Penrith haven’t fielded teams in the Championship Division since the 2015 season after pulling out due to high costs.

Late last year, the Penrith Basketball Association confirmed they would be re-entering men’s and women’s teams into the semi professional league this season.

Captaining Penrith’s men’s team in 2018 is none other than local junior and former Sydney Kings development player Ben Kearins.

The 23-year-old guard returns to Penrith in 2018 following a number of seasons plying his trade in both the NBL and SEABL competitions.

Speaking with the Weekender on Tuesday, the Werrington County local said it was a thrill to be back playing for his home town club.

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“I loved playing with Albury in SEABL and I’d love to return there some day, but I really need to finish off my university degree, so it was perfect timing that Penrith brought back a team at the same time.”

During Kearins’ first stint in the WCL many years ago, he was a young kid amongst men. This time around, he’ll be leading his troops in one of the most talented basketball competitions in the country.

“I wasn’t a leader when I started playing WCL because I was the young guy… we had a team of older, more experienced guys,” Kearins said.

“This year I’m the man to lead this team and it’s a pretty exciting team too. We all get along really well as a group and I’m very excited about this leadership role.

“I never got that leadership chance when I was younger but now that I have it, I’m going to run with it.”

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“I think we’re a really good secret,” he said.

“You’ve got a team of hungry dogs ready to go at the bone, it’s going to be exciting.”

Meanwhile, Penrith will also be out to make a big splash in the hotly contested Waratah Champions League women’s competition.

Coming off back-to-back Youth League titles in 2016 and 2017, Penrith’s list of talented ladies will be eager to see how they perform amongst some of the state’s best female basketballers.

Leading the charge will be Panthers captain Dominika Offner, who skippered Penrith to those two straight Youth League championships.

“I played this level a few years ago before dropping down to Youth League when Penrith didn’t have a team in the WCL,” Offner said.

“I’m really excited to be back leading this group of girls. I’m used to being a leader and I’m pumped that we’re back in

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the WCL and I get the opportunity to be captain again.”

Experienced coach and Penrith Basketball Association President Rod Miskell will lead the female Panthers in 2018, bringing with him a wealth of experience.

“I haven’t had Rod as coach since U16s, so I’m really excited to be playing under him again. He’s a great coach and we get on really well,” Offner said.

“Preparations have been going good so far, everyone is buying into the system.

We only had one trial game against Hills Hornets… we didn’t win but we showed some very good signs.”

Penrith will take on the Central Coast Crusaders at Scholastic Sports Stadium this Saturday, March 10.

Penrith’s women tip-off at 4pm, while the men’s side begin their season later at 6pm.

“I don’t know too much about Central Coast, I assume some of their Youth League players will be promoted,” Offner said.

“It will be interesting to see how we go.”

The Panthers will play their first home games of the year next Saturday against the Sydney Comets.

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Volunteers needed to ensure Rowing Regatta is a success

Athletics event with a twist to hit Penrith next weekend NATHAN TAYLOR

eadlined by the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, Nitro Athletics was one of the coolest events to hit Aussie shores last year.

The response from the general public was so positive in fact that local athletics club, Penrith Valley Athletics, will host their very own Nitro Little Athletics event next Friday, March 16.

To be held at Parker Street Oval in Penrith, more than 400 kids of all ages are expected to take part in the unique events on offer.

Nitro Little Athletics is open to athletes of all clubs in the region, not just Penrith Valley. In order to compete, kids must be registered with Little Athletics NSW. Penrith Valley Athletics Club President Ian Hand explained the reasoning for running their very own Nitro Little Athletics competition.

“A couple of committee members went down to Melbourne last year to watch Nitro Athletics and they were very excited about it,” he said.

“When they returned home, they decided it would be a good idea for the club to run its own version.”

While little athletics is predominantly an individual sport, the unique aspect about Nitro Little Athletics is that athletes compete on teams.

“We’ll have up to eight teams taking

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n army of volunteers is desperately needed for the upcoming Sydney International Rowing Regatta, which will be held in Penrith from March 19-25.

The Sydney International Rowing Regatta is one of the biggest events on the local sporting calendar, with top level competitors from all over Australia and the world taking part.

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Volunteers will receive their very own uniform and will be required to work at least two shifts during the period.

One of the unique volunteer positions on offer is boat holding (pictured above).

More than 160 keen volunteers are needed to fill the positions. Volunteers will receive a certificate and a reference letter upon completion.

To register your interest, visit sirr. rowingaustralia.com.au.

Nitro Athletics is coming to Penrith part. Athletes will compete for points.

The team with the most points at the end of the competition will win a trophy,” Hand said.

“Medals will also be awarded for first, second and third place in each event.”

96 events will take place next Friday night including sprints, relays, long jump, javelin, hurdles as well as a number of other fun running challenges.

Nitro Little Athletics will be held next Friday, March 16 from 6pm at Parker Street Oval. To register, email penrithvalleynitro@gmail.com. Entry is $5.

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith have won their fourth straight game, overcoming North Sydney in Round 15 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition.

Playing in a two-day match at North Sydney Oval, the home side put on an excellent performance with the bat, scoring 320. Ryan Smith was best with the ball for Penrith, taking 6/100. Despite having a whopping total to chase down, Penrith did it with ease. The visitors scored 333, losing just six wickets in the process.

Ryan Hackney (119) and Tyran Liddiard (90) on debut were beasts with the bat for Penrith. Despite being out of Finals contention, Penrith will look to finish their season on a high when they battle UNSW this Saturday at Alan Davidson Oval.

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AFLW: The GWS Giants have won their second game of the year, thrashing Fremantle by 18 points last Saturday afternoon. The Giants kept their Grand Final hopes alive after a strong performance against the Dockers on their home turf.

Following their 39-21 triumph, the Giants have climbed to fourth spot on the ladder. GWS will look to continue their excellent form when they face the ladder-leading Western Bulldogs in Canberra.

AFL: GWS’s first pick in last year’s AFL Draft, Aiden Bonar, has re-signed with the club for a further two years. On a two-year deal initially, the Giants have moved

quickly to secure the exciting young prospect until the end of 2021. The 18-year-old featured for the Giants in the inaugural AFLX tournament last month and also impressed in a recent practice match against the Sydney Swans.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 4 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season took place last weekend with perfect results for Penrith’s SG Ball, Harold Matthews and Tarsha Gale Cup teams. In the SG Ball competition, Penrith hammered North Sydney 46-8, while in the Harold Matthews competition, the Panthers tore the Bears apart 46-0. In the Tarsha Gale Cup, Penrith showed the Sydney Roosters Indigenous side how it’s done, thrashing them 46-20.

This Saturday at St Marys Leagues Stadium, Penrith will take on the Newcastle Knights in the Harold Matts, SG Ball and Tarsha Gale Cup competitions.

MOTOR RACING: Western Sydney Motorsport driver Craig Woods has taken out the opening round of the new Super Utes Series in Adelaide last weekend. “The last two times I have raced here, I have finished second for the round,” Woods said after the race. “So this one is special – a round win.” Woods will look to continue his good start to the year when Round 2 gets underway in Winton in May. Submissions: Email Nathan@ westernweekender.com.au.

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he Penrith Touch Football Association is still celebrating after their U12’s Girls team were crowned Champions at last month’s Junior State Cup. Held in Port Macquarie, the Junior State Cup is NSW Touch Football’s annual premier junior representative event.

320 teams participated during the three-day event, with 40 teams battling it out in the U12’s Girls pool alone.

Penrith’s team of champions went undefeated throughout the entire tournament, winning 11 games straight including the Grand Final against Manly 5-3.

Speaking with the Weekender, co-coach Shane Elford said the side – which includes his 10-year-old daughter Jade – were on fire.

“We knew we had a really good team on our hands, they were always a strong chance to win it all,” the man they call ‘Spud’ said.

“Prior to the Junior State Cup the side played 13 lead-up games at various Gala Days and went undefeated in all of them as well. They are a fantastic side.”

The representative side is made up of 14 girls all from the Penrith area and surrounds.

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The successful Penrith Touch Football Association U12’s Girls team

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