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iss that Christmas shopping centre rush, and head into Chemist Warehouse for all the biggest brands at the best prices. Just four weeks ago, High Street became the home of Penrith’s newest Chemist Warehouse, and they are ready to pass on the savings. Proprietor, Minh Vu, said he and his fresh energetic staff will provide you with quality customer service. “We’ve recently opened a shop out on High Street Penrith and would love for you to come down and meet our nice friendly helpful staff,” he said. “With a massive range of products and fragrances, there’s nowhere else to go this Christmas to shop!” With a huge 350 metre squared store, Chemist Warehouse prides itself on having the biggest range at the best prices. “Chemist Warehouse has over 300 stores nationwide and is Australia’s largest discount pharmacy,” Mr Vu said. “It was founded with the desire to make the very best in healthcare available to all Australians at unbeatable prices.” From fragrances and cosmetics to hair care and skin care, Chemist Warehouse has your Christmas shopping needs covered. For the men, grab the latest shavers, and for the women, stock up on her favourite perfume at the best price. Not only a great place to stock up for Christmas, Chemist Warehouse has everything to help you keep on top of your health. And you will be blown away by the incredible prices on offer. Head into Chemist Warehouse today at Shop 1, 457 High Street and grab a great deal on all your favourite products.

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anta’s real life elves have been busily making toys for children in their Penrith workshop. The Penrith Community Men’s Shed have spent the last six months hand crafting toys to spread the Christmas cheer to our local kids. On Wednesday, members hand delivered a range of toys to the Nepean Hospital’s Children’s Ward, and brightened up the day of a number of sick children. Men’s Shed member, Peter Greenhalgh, said the toys were ready just in time for Christmas. “When we made the toys the plan was to bring them up here at some time, and it happened to be perfect timing for Christmas,” he said. “The whole point of it was to give the kids a gift, and give them something to cheer them up.” Mr Greenhalgh said the Penrith Community Men’s Shed spent almost half of the year making the little pick-up trucks and their trailers. “We made them in bulk, but it took a while because we had to cut them out, then we had to sand them, paint them, wait for them to dry then paint them again,” he said. “Someone made all the wheels, then we bought the dowel for the axles. We’ve got one guy who is vision impaired who paints them, and Kenny does a lot of the painting too.” According to Mr Greenhalgh, each truck would take several days to build if they were made one by one. “If you were to just go from scratch I’d say it would take a couple of days to make them. We are

Members of the Men’s Shed present one of their toys to four-year-old Liam. Photo: Megan Dunn there in the shed from 9am until 2pm most days, but we do have long morning teas,” he laughed. “But, it gave us something to do and we thought it would be good to give out to the community.” Mr Greenhalgh, Kenneth Richards, Victor Sultana and Neil Checkley handed out the toys to children like four-year-old Liam, who had been in hospital since Sunday.

The extreme generosity of the Penrith Community Men’s Shed was certainly welcomed by the kids in hospital and their parents. Many in the Children’s Ward are facing the prospect of spending the holidays in hospital. The initiative also gave the Men’s Shed members an opportunity to give back to the community that has given them so much over the years.

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Emma wants to bring back the fair go Labor selects Emma Husar to take on Fiona Scott in Lindsay at next year’s Federal Election DALE DRINKWATER

he selection of the Labor Party’s Federal Election candidate has not worried sitting Lindsay MP Fiona

Scott. On Saturday, Penrith local Emma Husar defeated Ross Beaton 46 to 30 in a Labor Party preselection, but Ms Scott dismissed concerns, and said she will focus on her work in Lindsay. “Labor’s candidate selection is a matter for Labor,” she said. “Attaining a commitment to upgrade The Northern Road is but one example where I’m making a real difference for people. “I remain focused on the interests and needs of representing and delivering for the people of Lindsay, which includes the $3.6 billion infrastructure package.” Ms Husar has some work to do to get ahead of Ms Scott, who uprooted former sitting Labor MP, David Bradbury, in the 2013 election with a 4.11 per cent swing in two party preferred votes. It’s the second consecutive year Ms Husar faces an election, but failing to remove Stuart Ayres from the seat of Penrith at the State Election earlier this year hasn’t

knocked her down. In fact, it has made her more determined. “Every election is tough but I’ll be working hard to demonstrate a strong voice for the hard working people of Lindsay, for families, for the future of our country and for fairness,” she said. “From now until whenever the next election is held, I’ll be working tirelessly to demonstrate to the people of Lindsay that Labor represents an opportunity for change in our area – a real choice to vote to bring back the fair go.” Ms Husar said she is looking forward to getting back out there and listening to locals about issues that matter to them. “I have a long association with our community and a passion for our people,” she said. “A number of residents have voiced their concerns about a 50 per cent increase to the GST on everything whilst tax dodging multinationals are let off the hook. “Also, they have raised concerns about the threats to their penalty rates and take home pay; and concerns with the extent of the Abbott/Turnbull Government’s cuts to local schools and health care providers.” At this stage, the Federal Election is expected to be held in September next year.

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hile many families will be sitting down to a Christmas breakfast and watching each other unwrap presents next Friday, other families in the local area will not be so fortunate. The Salvation Army expects to help around 300,000 Australians doing it tough this Christmas, with around 100,000 food vouchers and hampers to be distributed and over 10,000 meals served to those in need. Salvation Army Penrith Manager, Sharon Tolliday, said every year the needs of people just grow bigger. “It’s absolutely devastating,” she said. “It’s unbelievable how many families need help around this time of year. We get 10 to 15 calls in a day, and people are always coming in off the street.” The Salvos will also hand out over 500,000 gifts and toys with the help of the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal. “Our store is extremely busy at this time of year with people looking for bargains and ways to save,” Ms Tolliday said. A recent survey commissioned by The Salvation Army revealed that over 2.7 million people aged between 18 and 64 say they know at least five families who

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Sharon Tolliday at the Salvation Army store in Penrith. Photo: Megan Dunn will experience financial hardship or poverty this festive season, with over one million revealing they know at least 10 families. “We find over Christmas that a lot of welfare businesses and organisations close down, so to have some hampers to last people through the festive period would be really nice,” Ms Tolliday said. “Canned goods and toys are always

appreciated by these families and it’s as easy as leaving the hampers at the store with us. “We are just asking people that are capable of helping out for the needy to come into the store and help us out where they can.” To donate to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, visit salvos.org.au or call 13 72 58 (13 SALVOS).

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Four men have been arrested with a range of offences relating to the supply of drugs. Police executed two search warrants in Torton Place in Penrith last Thursday, December 10. A 51-year-old man was charged with 14 offences relating to ongoing drug supply, possession of child abuse material, firearm offences, traffic offences, and dealing with proceeds of crime. Three men were also charged in relation to alleged ongoing drug supply offences; with a 58-year-old man charged with 11 counts, a 38-year-old man charged with two counts, and a 30-year-old man facing four counts, as well as dealing with proceeds of crime. All men were refused bail and were due to appear in court last Friday, December 11.

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Can business crawl out of trouble? • My Baby Warehouse collapses • Future of Batt Street store unknown • Customers left fuming now which is really frustrating,” Ms Smith told the Weekender. “It’s quite upsetting, especially near Christmas time, with a baby on the way and a four-year-old, to be told your purchases are sitting there and the money is there but there is nothing that can be done right now.” A meeting with the creditors is scheduled for next week, with Cor Cordis explaining it’s still very preliminary at this stage. “It’s too early to tell exactly what the financial position of the company is but hopefully by the end of January, when another meeting will be held with creditors, it will be pretty obvious by then,” the spokesperson said. Cor Cordis will be investigating the circumstances around the collapse of My Baby Warehouse and will look into several options. Whether or not the Batt Street store in Penrith survives is uncertain. “It could be that My Baby Warehouse will close its doors, we might recommend to sell it to another operator or competitor, or we might re-finance it and trade it as voluntary admin until it trades its way out,” the spokesperson said. It’s understood staff are unaffected at this stage with trading still continuing.

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he future of the My Baby Warehouse store in Penrith is uncertain after it entered voluntary administration late last week. Administrator Cor Cordis was appointed to My Baby Warehouse stores across Sydney, with the company explaining they plan to keep trading for now. “The company will continue to trade for now but whether that changes or not is unknown at this stage,” a spokesperson for Cor Cordis told the Weekender. “The financial position needs to be reviewed, which is still in the very early stages, and then they can decide what they are going to do with the business.” Customers are unhappy, with lay-by purchases and gift cards not being honoured at this stage, with the potential for consumers to lose their deposits. Melissa Smith, of Oxley Park, has a current lay-by worth $700 that includes a pram and bassinet, with $400 already paid towards it. Her baby is due on January 26. “My partner and I just want our money back or to be able to buy out the rest of our lay-by, but none of that is possible right

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23-year-old man has had further charges laid against him and remains behind bars after he allegedly burned a 10-month-old baby boy last month. The man was charged with five additional offences including ‘cause grievous bodily harm with intent’, ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’, and three counts of ‘common assault’.

He was initially charged with ‘recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm’. The horrific incident happened on Sunday, November 23, at a home on Castlereagh Street in Penrith. The man allegedly put the 10-month-old baby into the shower and turned only the hot water tap on before he left the room to put his phone on charge and have a cigarette. NSW Ambulance Paramedics called for police assistance when they were treating

the 10-month-old baby for severe burns to his head, neck, chest and back. The baby was also suffering significant head and facial injuries. The 23-year-old appeared at Penrith Local Court on Monday, December 14, where he was refused bail to appear again in February. The man is not the baby’s biological father but had been in a relationship with the mother for up to five months. The baby remains in hospital.

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Huge new expo coming to Penrith Huge growth expected in the western Sydney region in the next few years has encouraged many of the country’s largest equipment suppliers to band together to showcase the latest in earthmoving and construction machinery. In April 2016, the Panthers Leagues Club will host the Diesel, Dirt & Turf Expo which will transform its pavilion and grounds into an exciting display of many of the world’s major equipment brands. Confidence in the success of the event is high, with Panthers and the Expo signing off to stage Diesel, Dirt & Turf for the next three years. “Contractors and construction equipment operators will be able to see demonstrations of the latest models and technology developments to help them make informed decisions to upgrade their equipment fleet,” said Expo Manager, Steve Zivkovich. “Major infrastructure projects such as new roads and other developments associated with the new airport will bring massive opportunities for contractors in western Sydney. Plant operators need to plan now to ensure their competitiveness by having tools that are productive, reliable and efficient.” Admission to Diesel, Dirt & Turf is free and open to all. As well as construction, earthmoving, trenching, turf care equipment and trucks, there will be food stalls, music and lots to interest families.

Car destroyed Police are appealing for public assistance after a car was found alight in Colyton on Wednesday morning. Just before 1.30am on Wednesday, emergency services were called to Sykes Place following reports of a car on fire. Fire & Rescue NSW officers attended to the fire, however the Holden Commodore sedan was destroyed. 10 residents inside the home immediately adjacent to the car, as well as several nearby neighbours were evacuated as a precaution. Initial inquiries suggest the fire was deliberately lit. As investigations into the circumstances leading up to the incident continue, police are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information, to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.

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Toilets at the Glenmore Park Sportsfield are one step closer to construction, with the selection of a tenderer for the scope of works. The $1.3 million Glenmore Park Sportsfield Stage 2 project will be undertaken by Springwood business, Alpall Builders Pty Ltd. The company will construct amenities buildings, a covered area, tiered seating, sewer encasement, a shed, minor landscaping and concrete work. The tendered price exceeds the funds available from Council, and a further $100,000 will be taken from an alternate fund. The works will be of great benefit to Glenmore Park residents.

Respected Council manager enters retirement Penrith Councillors have said a formal goodbye to Council’s Development and Environmental Health Manager, Paul Lemm. Mr Lemm has been in public planning

for almost 30 years, and joined Penrith City Council in 1998. Last week, Mr Lemm announced his resignation. Fellow Councillors expressed their sadness over his departure, as he

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following development applications have been received by Council: s Christian Abou-Rizk DA15/1429 143 Brisbane Street, St Marys Demolition of existing structures and construction of 7 x 2-storey town houses and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works Contact: Donna Clarke on 4732 7991 Closing Date: 27 January 2016 s N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA15/1434 125 Victoria Street, Werrington Demolition of existing structures and construction of 14 x town houses and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works under the provisions of state environmental planning policy (affordable rental housing) 2009 Contact: Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078 Closing Date: 27 January 2016 s N F Billyard Pty Ltd DA15/1435 129–131 Victoria Street, Werrington Demolition of existing structures and construction of 14 x town houses and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works under the provisions of state environmental planning policy (affordable rental housing) 2009 Contact: Jane Hetherington on 4732 8078 Closing Date: 27 January 2016. s Archi-Build International DA15/1442 58 Sydney Street, St Marys Demolition of existing dwelling, swimming pool and ancillary structures and construction of 5 x 2-storey town houses and associated car parking, landscaping and drainage works Contact: Mahbub Alam on 4732 7693 Closing Date: 27 January 2016 s Pretech Pty Ltd DA15/1455 126 Victoria Street, Werrington Demolition of existing structures and construction of 6 x 2-storey town houses and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works Contact: Donna Clarke on 4732 7991 Closing Date: 27 January 2016

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free of charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

Approved Development Applications

contributed an enormous amount to the city and leaves big shoes to fill. Councillor Jim Aitken said Mr Lemm was a ground breaker as far as decency was concerned.

5 ground ﬂoor commercial/retail tenancies, 191 residential apartments and associated basement car parking, landscaping and drainage works s Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd

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Lot 1037 DP 1149525 (Residue 1208–1274) The Northern Road, Llandilo Proposed staged residential subdivision including 375 x residential lots, residue lots, future road and open space lots and associated road construction, bridge crossings, landscaping works, drainage infrastructure and a phased remediation strategy s Pretech Pty Ltd

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Lot 239 DP 16937 (No. 19) Canberra Street, Oxley Park Demolition of existing structures and construction of 7 x 3-bedroom attic style villas and 1 x 3-bedroom single-storey villa and associated car parking, drainage and landscaping works

INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT Penrith City Council has received Development Application in respect of the subject property. The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council. s Maryland Development Company Pty Ltd

DA15/1444

Lot 1037 DP 1149525 (Residue 1208–1274) The Northern Road, Llandilo Construction of a Park and Landscape Embellishment Works (Brick Kiln Heritage Park – Central Precinct) The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Office of Water – Water Management Act 2000 Section 89, 90 & 91. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 21 December 2015 to 27 January 2016. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA15/1444. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Belinda Borg on 4732 7505. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

s Skyton Developments Pty Ltd DA15/0730 Lots 311–312 DP 14333 & Lots 1–3 DP 403405, (No. 48–56) Derby Street, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5-storey to 8-storey mixed-use development including

Viewing of Development Applications The above development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Ofﬁcers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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PENRITH Penrith City Council wishes you a

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CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith OfďŹ ce Civic Centre, 601 High Street. Opening Hours: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. St Marys OfďŹ ce Queen Street Centre, 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street. Opening Hours: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm. Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm. Monâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Fri. P: 4732 7777 F: 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751. E: council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad). GrafďŹ ti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services: 4732 7844 Rates: 4732 7676 Development Services: 4732 7991

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 8 February 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7.30pm (Ordinary Meeting) 15 February 2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

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Holiday Closure Times s Due to refurbishment works the St Marys Library and Business OfďŹ ce is closed and will reopen on Monday, 21 December 2015. s All Penrith libraries and the St Marys Business ofďŹ ce will close at 12 noon on 24 December 2015 and reopen Tuesday, 29 December 2015. s Council switchboard will close at 4.15pm on 24 December 2015 (Christmas Eve) and 31 December (New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eve). s On Friday, 18 December, Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s switchboard will close at 12 noon

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Penrith Council is providing extra bin collections this Christmas to allow households to cope with any extra waste during the festive period. Council will provide two weeks of extra collections from 25 December to 7 January 2016 when residents can place all bins kerbside for weekly collection. Bin collections go ahead even if the collection day falls on a public holiday. To ensure the collection of your bins please leave all of them at the kerbside the night before your normal collection day and leave them there until they are emptied.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Amendment to Planning Agreement under Section 93G of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Council at its meeting of 23 November 2015 endorsed an amendment to the Second Council Planning Agreement for the Glenmore Park Stage 2 release area. The amendment revises the scope of works and intersection design plan in the existing planning agreement for the Bradley Street/The Northern Road intersection, and increases the lot threshold associated with the delivery of these works from 1,000 to 1,050 residential lots. The purpose of this amendment is to require that the delivery of interim trafďŹ c signals and associated civil works at the intersection of Bradley Street and The Northern Road be commenced prior to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s release of the Subdivision CertiďŹ cate for the 1050th residential lot at Glenmore Park Stage 2, and that these interim works be completed within nine months following commencement of works. Roads and Maritime Services advises that these interim works will be replaced by the planned The Northern Road Stage 3 upgrade, scheduled to commence in 2019. NotiďŹ cation Period: Friday, 18 December 2015 to Friday, 22 January 2016. Documents on NotiďŹ cation: Deed of Variation to the Second Council Planning Agreement for Glenmore Park Stage 2 and Explanatory Note.

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Inspection Location: s 0ENRITH #OUNCIL #IVIC #ENTRE 601 High Street, Penrith, (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday: 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm excluding public holidays) s #OUNCIL S WEBSITE PENRITHCITY NSW GOV AU Further enquiries: Joel Carson, Senior Planner on 4732 8098 or JCARSON PENRITHCITY NSW GOV AU

TENDER Construction of Amenities, Demolition and Associated Works at Cranebrook Reference 15/16-12 Penrith City Council invites Tenders from suitably qualiďŹ ed and experienced contractors for the Construction of Amenities, Demolition and Associated Works at Cranebrook. Pre-Tender BrieďŹ ng at 10am Wednesday, 20 January 2016. Visit PENRITHCITY NSW GOV AU /UR #OUNCIL 4ENDERS to register and download tender documents free of charge. Alternatively a hard copy is available for a non-refundable fee of $150 (inc GST) by arrangement. For queries please contact Laura Schuil on 4732 8282 or PROCUREMENT PENRITHCITY NSW GOV AU All submissions should be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the documents no later than 11am Tuesday, 9 February 2016 (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Closing Dateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;).Tenders received after will not be considered.

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News

New in blue: Luke starts work

Thornton transformation continues Station plaza opened, with major retail precinct set to launch in 2018 DALE DRINKWATER

ith shelter, seating and palm trees, the Thornton station plaza is now connecting one of Penrith’s newest suburbs to the city centre. The plaza forms part of seven hectares of public open space just north of Penrith Station, and was officially opened on Tuesday by Urban Growth NSW and Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres. UrbanGrowth NSW CEO, David Pitchford, said Thornton has delivered major transport oriented urban renewal outcomes for Penrith with features such as the plaza. “UrbanGrowth NSW is proud to have developed this landmark project for western Sydney,” he said. The plaza boasts a sandstone feature wall and an inground lighting installation adjacent to a future retail precinct. UrbanGrowth NSW’s Head of Western Sydney Projects, Matthew Beggs, said the future retail precinct will have a full size supermarket, specialty stores and cafes by 2018. “We started construction in late 2012 and have provided 2000 homes, seven hectares of public domain, and begun construction on a retail site,” he said.

New police recruit Luke Burley t Marys Police Station has welcomed a new recruit to the ranks this week. 22-year-old Luke Burley started at the station on Tuesday and said he was ready to start work. “I’m really looking forward to getting out into the community and seeing what’s on offer,” he said. Mr Burley said the process of becoming a police officer wasn’t an easy one. Students at the Academy go through the first three months in a classroom to learn everything there is to know about policing and then spend the remaining seven months in safety training with a little more hands on learning required, all of which Mr Burley said was worth it. Mr Burley will be working through the Christmas period with a ‘buddy’ who he was assigned to this week as a mentor for his first weeks on the job. “I wanted a job where every day there would be something different – I didn’t want to be stuck in an office five days a week so I’m glad I’m here now,” he said.

Urban Growth’s Senior Development Manager Andrew Mariner, Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres and Urban Growth’s Head of Western Sydney Projects Matthew Beggs Photo: Megan Dunn “It’s taken what was a disused defence site and turned it into a thriving residential village hub with a green heart.” Mr Ayres said UrbanGrowth NSW has transformed the 40 acre site into a high quality urban village, complete with water canals, a wetland and four community parks. “The diversity of housing offered is there for everyone to see. Penrith’s tallest

apartment buildings are under construction and the new retail offering has been marked out,” he said. “Now the station plaza and adjoining parks and playgrounds are set to become the new vibrant heart of Thornton. “The station forecourt is a nice offering for people accessing the station as there’s probably been some disconnect during construction.”

EXTRA BIN COLLECTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS 25 December 2015 to 7 January 2016 To help you with additional waste and recycling at Christmas time, we are providing extra bin collections for two weeks. The night before your normal collection day, please place all your bins at the kerbside during the two weeks highlighted in blue. Collections will run late into the night, so please do not bring your bins in until they have been emptied. DECEMBER 2015 S M T W T

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Council

Skate park upgrade gets thumbs up Work to begin in new year to revitalise run down â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Snake Pitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in St Marys thanks to new funding DALE DRINKWATER

he St Marys community will soon be able to have a BBQ in the shade at Monfarville Reserveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Snake Pitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skate bowl. $35,000 worth of upgrades will be made possible through the Londonderry electorateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s allocation of funding in the Community Building Partnership program. Accepting a cheque for the works last week, Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown said she was delighted this funding was secured to improve the area for locals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The reason we submitted this application was because there had been quite a strong push from local residents to renew that area,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our community is an active, adventurous one and as such are always striving to improve our parks and reserves. This funding is most welcome for this popular reserve.â&#x20AC;? Upgrades for the area will include new seating, shelters and BBQs, that Cr McKeown said is urgently needed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is used by the community a lot, especially during the school holidays and on weekends, so revitalising that area will reactivate the area,â&#x20AC;? she said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can see it is in desperate need of an upgrade. Residents will soon be able to relax, sit and watch. Parents can take their kids down and have a skate, and even go down for a picnic and use the new BBQs.â&#x20AC;? Cr McKeown said the costings have already been done, but Council will contribute to the project if there are any unforeseen blow outs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will all be on hold until the New Year and then it will be full steam ahead and Council will put together a project plan,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hoping this will run to plan and come to fruition sooner rather than later.â&#x20AC;? State Member for Londonderry, Prue Car presented the $35,000 to Cr McKeown at the skate park, that was riddled with graffiti. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This much needed funding will be provided to Penrith City Council to improve the skate bowl as well as provide seating and other amenities,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a huge win for local families and clubs who use the park, particularly on weekends.â&#x20AC;? The funding is just a fraction of the $300,000 worth of projects granted to the Londonderry electorate under the Community Building Partnership program.

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Sydney Siege

Reflecting on Sydney’s darkest day Emu Plains locals Louisa and Robin survived, but Sydney Siege will forever be in their memories TROY DODDS

ustralia has remembered the tragic scenes at Sydney’s Martin Place one year after Katrina Dawson and Tori Johnson tragically lost their lives at the hands of a deranged killer. The 17-hour siege at the Lindt Chocolate Cafe changed lives forever, including those of Emu Plains residents Louisa Hope and her mother Robin, who survived the ordeal. On Tuesday, thousands of people joined a twilight ceremony to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy. The sea of flowers left by mourners following the Martin Place siege is at the heart of a permanent memorial to honour those who lost their lives. “This tragic event changed our city and we will forever feel the loss of Tori Johnson and Katrina Dawson as we go about our daily lives,” NSW Premier, Mike Baird said this week. “This enduring memorial is intended to pay tribute to the victims and survivors who, by sheer chance, were caught up in that dreadful day. “We have worked closely with the Dawson and Johnson families to choose a

The new tribute memorial at Martin Place design that we believe captures the spirit of the outpouring of support we witnessed from people all over NSW.” A NSW Government panel comprising the NSW Government Architect, Peter Poulet, Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art, and Bridget Smyth, Design Director of the City of Sydney, unanimously selected a design concept by Professor Richard Johnson, of Johnson Pilton Walker, out of a shortlist of four.

Inspired by the many floral tributes that were left in Martin Place in the days following the siege, the memorial features hundreds of stylistic symbols of flowers inlaid into the pavement in Martin Place. “The design concept creates a quiet, reflective and symbolic memory of the floral tributes left in the days following the siege, while working with the functional surroundings of the very busy pedestrian area that Martin Place is,” Professor Johnson said.

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“Hundreds of floral cubes will be inlaid into the granite pavings of Martin Place in a scattered starburst pattern. At night they will shine with specialised lighting.” Mr Baird said the memorial would be a visual reminder of the kindness of the people of Sydney, who came in their thousands to leave flowers and cards in the days after the siege. “It is appropriate that the memory of this community spirit live on here in Martin Place. Professor Johnson has created a symbolic commemoration of our shared grief which recalls the courage of those involved in the siege,” he said. Louisa Hope, the Emu Plains resident who survived the siege along with her mother Robin, has been a brilliant example of not letting the tragedy define her or her future. “I think that I will always have that gratitude in my heart that my mother and I both survived, but that’s tempered with the grief of losing two from those amongst us,” she told ‘60 Minutes’ last weekend. “At the time I remember very vividly that our country was on a knife’s edge and I just thought we had to find a way to get something good out of that wickedness, that evil, and that because I survived, it was up to me.”

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Not sure where or how to begin the transition? Merry Christmas As 2015 draws to a close, I’d like to wish you and your family a safe and happy Christmas. 2015 has been a year filled with challenges and achievements with Council leading many exciting projects. We continue to advocate for the region and are proud of securing vital infrastructure that will progress our city. Penrith is a thriving regional city offering diverse jobs and services through health, education, hospitals, government services, recreation, entertainment and tourism. We are driving hard to attract investment into our city centre and we have established ourselves as the Adventure Capital of NSW with many interesting and exhilarating activities to take part in and have gained incredible recognition for the city. Over the Christmas period Council is providing extra bin collections from 25 December to 7 January 2016. Bin collections go ahead even if the collection day falls on a public holiday. To ensure

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the collection of your bins please leave all of them at the kerbside the night before your normal collection day and leave them there until they are emptied. We have also introduced two Recycling Drop Off Points for household recyclables. For more information go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au. The holiday period is a good time to slow down and relax with a good book. Council’s Libraries will close at noon on Christmas Eve and re-open on Tuesday 29 December. They will be closed on New Year’s Day too. I look forward to seeing what 2016 brings as Council continues to serve the residents and businesses of Penrith. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family from everyone at Penrith City Council.

CR KAREN MCKEOWN Mayor of Penrith

WE’LL BE BACK IN 2016: This is the final edition of The Western Weekender for 2015. We will be back bigger and better next year with our first edition to be released on Friday, January 15. Have a fantastic Christmas!

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Christmas

Aussies want better Christmas gifts Research reveals most of us are disappointed with the presents we receive from family and friends JADE ALIPRANDI

ocal residents will pack shopping centres over the next week, but it turns out the gifts we buy are unlikely to be truly appreciated. A new survey has found that two-thirds of Australians expect better Christmas gifts than the ones they receive from friends and family. Often people feel they have to smile and say thank you when really, it might not have been a gift they needed or wanted in the first place. Social network site for local communities, www.nabo.com.au, surveyed 1000 Australians and found that 66 per cent don’t like the Christmas gifts they receive. The top five worst gifts Australians receive at Christmas time are novelty or statement t-shirts, ‘boring’ movies and documentaries, toiletry packs, socks, and poor fitting or unfashionable clothing. One third of respondents also admit to trying to get refunds on diet or self-help books while almost 40 per cent re-gift boxes of chocolate. However, half of the respondents will often keep tupperware and cleaning products, even if they don’t like them. In some cases, family and friends are so

What’s the worst Christmas gift you’ve ever received? Marina Watt Wallacia I received a horrible wooden bracelet one year and another year, I got an oven mitt. It still has the plastic on it as I have never used it.

Donna Duke Penrith I remember I got this brown handbag. It was a hessian bag with a big yellow flower on the front of it.

Nicholas Fittock Werrington Downs When I was 10-years-old my mum decided to get me a printer. I can’t remember why she thought it was a good idea but the only use I really found for it was to print my school work out.

Bob Kelso Mulgoa I don’t really need any more underwear or socks and even jackets. I keep getting these every Christmas and they just seem to gather dust in the back of my closet. Most of the stuff still has the tags on.

stumped for gift ideas that they choose to give nothing at all, with half the population admitting to expecting a gift but not actually receiving one.

The present confusion is unlikely to stop locals from spending big over the next week, with Westfield Penrith offering extended trading hours.

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More than 6000 homes and businesses were without power on Wednesday morning after a freak storm hit the Penrith area. Westfield Penrith was forced to close stores and evacuate Christmas shoppers due to the power outage. Penrith Courthouse and Penrith Council were also without power, while dozens of traffic lights across the local area were out, causing problems on the roads. Penrith managed to avoid the worst of the storm, however, with wind gusts of more than 200km/h experienced in suburbs such as Kurnell. Extensive damage occurred throughout Sydney. We kept Penrith up to date throughout the storm via our social media pages. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook. com/westernweekender or on Twitter @ wwpenrith.

Chamber chips in $5000 Golf Day raises important funds for Family Room at Nepean Hospital JADE ALIPRANDI

he Ronald McDonald Family Room at Nepean Hospital was presented with a cheque to the tune of $5000 this week from the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce. The $5000 was raised at the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Golf Day and Luncheon, held in October at Penrith Golf Club. Now in its fifth year, General Manger of the Chamber of Commerce, Kerrie Reeder, said it was one of the most successful yet. “Over 25 people sponsored holes, gold members sponsored the event and it was great to see so many businesses on the day participate,” Ms Reeder said. “Without the local support we wouldn’t have had such a successful day.” The Ronald McDonald Family Room – Nepean offers a warm and inviting place to parents whose children are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Parents are able to go into the quiet and private space to make phone calls, be with their other children or to simply make a coffee, take a quick breather and recharge.

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Get ready to spend Aussie shoppers are tipped to spend $2.3 billion nationwide on Boxing Day 2015, according to the Australian Retailers Association (ARA), with a total of $16.8 billion to be spent from December 26 to January 15, 2016. Post-Christmas spending estimates by the ARA and Roy Morgan Research indicate sales will be four per cent higher than the same period last year, evidence of Australia’s growing love affair with bargains. “Pre-Christmas 2015 saw record sales at retail stores, and we’re expecting to see a very similar growth story play out in the post-Christmas sales,” said Russell Zimmerman from the ARA.

General Manager of Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Kerrie Reeder, Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce President Gina Field, Ronald McDonald Nepean Family Room Coordinator Megan Preston and Ronald McDonald Executive Officer Mike Thomas. Photo: Megan Dunn The room has been open for two-and-ahalf years, with parents always thanking the staff and volunteers for the great job they do. “It’s always great to get good feedback about the room with people often sending us cards or letters,” Room Coordinator, Megan Preston said. Money raised from last year’s Golf Day

was split between the Family Room at Nepean Hospital and the Soup Kitchen in Penrith. “We love being able to present this kind of money to the Family Room because it’s a great space for people that have sick babies,” Ms Reeder said. The sixth annual Golf Day will be held next year.

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Jolly bus drivers get into the Christmas spirit across Penrith

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ollowing in the footsteps of his older brothers, Jack Karam has successfully completed primary school without missing a single day. The Werrington resident was presented with a certificate of attendance at an assembly held last week at Penrith Public School, with his mother, Mirna, explaining how proud she is of him. “I’m really proud of his effort to keep going to school,” she said. “He wasn’t born here and for a while he didn’t really talk too much, especially in English, after coming from Lebanon – he was quite shy and still is a bit.” Both of Jack’s older brothers haven’t missed a day of school with the eldest now in Year 10, and his other brother in Year 8. “The kids have never really been sick or anything, otherwise I wouldn’t have sent them to school,” Mrs Karam said. “They might have had the odd runny nose or two but they were never fully sick with the flu or anything which I think has to do with them just being great, healthy kids and eating right.” Mrs Karam also puts Jack’s attendance record down to the support of his friends. “Jack loves school and I think that’s got to do with his really great group of friends,” she said.

Terry Hession dressed up as Santa on his bus. Photo: Megan Dunn JADE ALIPRANDI

f you get on a Busways bus within the next week or so, don’t be surprised if you have Santa Claus driving you to your destination. Busways Driver Terry Hession came up with the festive fundraising idea, now being run for the second straight year. “I came up with the idea at Westbus and we transitioned it to Busways who were happy to take it on,” he said. The thought came to Mr Hession when he decorated his bus by himself on a Saturday morning back in 2004

for the Christmas period, and now six air-conditioned buses are decked out at Busways Penrith. “When I drive my bus dressed as Santa and have the decorations out and the Christmas lights on, everyone that gets on, young and old, always smile and that makes me feel great,” Mr Hession said. Any money raised will be donated to Nepean Hospital and the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The Busways team have all played their part in setting up the decorative buses. “Busways fully support the idea, we think it’s great,” Senior Controller at Busways Penrith, George Pellatt said.

Perfect attendance: Jack Karam “Jack’s teachers tell me his friends are good kids and Jack is too, so I think it works well for him.” Jack said he was proud to have received the certificate of attendance. “I was really happy with it and I think it’s really cool,” he said. In addition, Jack’s two younger siblings, one going into Year 5 and the other going into Year 2, haven’t missed a day of school either.

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orgetting to take your garbage bins out is now a thing of the past thanks to a new smartphone app developed by Penrith City Council. The free Penrith Waste Champion app will tell you what bins you need to take out in your street and when, all at the touch of a button. You simply enter your address into the app, accept push notifications, and it shows a colour-coded calendar of when your bins will be picked up. Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown, said the new app will help residents find out all they need to know about bins and waste services in the Penrith Local Government Area.

“It’s something pretty new that we’ve developed so that residents know when rubbish pick up is,” she said. “It’s a handy little interactive app people can put on their phone for free, and if they want to sign up we can send them reminders about waste.” The app will provide information about upcoming events like the Chemical CleanOut Event or E-Waste drop off day, and reminders about extra bin collections at Christmas and New Years. “The app is especially handy around Christmas time when Council provides all those extra services, and then it changes back afterward,” Cr McKeown said. The app is available on both Apple and Android devices by searching for ‘Penrith Waste Champion’.

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Central park definitely needed We certainly do need a ‘central park’ precinct in Penrith (Council lays platform for development of central park, Weekender December 11). Hopefully it will block out a lot of High Street which needs to be ‘revamped’. JEANETTE DWYER, VIA EMAIL

Are priorities right? I am not so sure if this is a priority at this time or even a great use for this space. We are running out of prime land/space in and near our city, and keeping in mind the growth of population expected in our region I just don’t understand why there has been no thought about creating jobs, i.e. office buildings, or even a business park such as Norwest Business Park. They could even offer incentives for businesses to relocate to Penrith. This will create local job opportunities not building more residential buildings, which all it does is create housing but where are these people going to work? Where are they going to park? For example the north side of the train station was prime land to build office buildings or a business park (not residential), right next to the train station. This would have created and brought many job opportunities to Penrith and would have taken how many cars off the M4 as people wouldn’t have to drive to the city or Parramatta; but now they can

stay in Penrith to work. I just think we have a Council that is not keeping up with relevant issues. They keep talking about creating jobs, where are they? The only jobs created are whilst the residential buildings are being built. I sadly have to say that maybe we need new blood in the Council, with innovative thinkers. CHARLEY MARTINEZ, VIA EMAIL

Penrith’s future I read with interest your commentary in the December 11 edition of the Weekender (Editor’s Desk, Weekender December 11). I fully agree with your comments and hope this is not more ‘smoke & mirrors’ from Council. For example, in the past five years I’ve heard about so many ‘developments’ happening in Penrith. If we compare an aerial photo from 20 years ago to now, the only development you will clearly see is ‘residential urban sprawl’. Although Thornton is looking good, it was the State Government that released the land with the last four sites selling this week to Urban Apartments. I have lost count of the number of times Council has stated that independent experts are providing a report into revitalising the Penrith CBD, what happened to Penrith Business Alliance when they didn’t see eye to eye with Council? ROBBIE MARTIN, VIA EMAIL

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National Health Services Directory TV personality Chris Bath is urging locals to support the Red Cross this Christmas opular TV presenter Chris Bath wants us to give the gift of clean water this Christmas. As a Red Cross Ambassador, the former Channel Seven newsreader has seen first hand how Red Cross is helping to supply clean drinking water and hand washing lessons for families in remote TimorLeste. “To witness something that genuinely changes people’s lives has been priceless,” Ms Bath said. The well-known TV host said something as simple as a pipeline to carry

clean water from a mountain spring to a community tap can create a culture of better hygiene for the whole village. “It is a long-term solution not just a Band-Aid fix,” she said. ‘One more gift’ to support the work of Red Cross can also provide a homeless teenager with a hot meal on Christmas Eve, a phone call each day for an older or isolated person to check on their welfare and support for people affected by bushfires or floods. To give ‘one more gift’, call 1800 811 700 or donate online at redcross.org.au.

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HIGH STREET FAMILY DOCTORS Martin Beckett embraces Shane Casey earlier this week. Photo: Megan Dunn JADE ALIPRANDI

nytime Fitness in St Marys has donated toys for kids as well as a $2000 cheque to Christ Mission Possible in Kingswood, just in time for Christmas. The Anytime team have been busy collecting toys for the second year in a row to pass on to Christ Mission Possible as a donation. Not only did the organisation receive several basket loads of toys, but they also received a $2000 donation, thanks to the work CEO Martin Beckett put in over the last six months to lose weight through the gym. “Christ Mission Possible carry out tremendous work within the community and do really well looking after the

homeless,” said Anytime Fitness Franchisee, Shane Casey. “It’s a great feeling to be able to put just a few more smiles on people’s faces and build awareness of the organisation in the community.” Mr Beckett and Anytime Fitness made a deal that for every kilo Mr Beckett lost, the gym would donate $100. After losing 15 kilos, the team at Anytime Fitness decided they would donate $2000 to the organisation for Mr Beckett’s hard work. “It’s great to just highlight the work that Christ Mission Possible do. It is incredible,” Mr Casey said. “It gives me a great sense of achievement to be able to donate this kind of money to a charitable organisation. “We are just a little piece of the pie assisting them and their great work.”

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Great activities in St Marys In the coming weeks, Wednesdays at the North St Marys Neighbourhood Centre on the corner of Debrincat Ave and Oleander Rd will be full of activities. Improve your overall fitness and flexibility with pilates classes that will start on Wednesday mornings from 9am to 10am, costing just $6. Then just after, from 10.30am until 2pm, you can share your skills with this group of ladies and bring your own piece of work to sew in the Women’s Quilters Group for just $4. For more information, contact Community Junction Inc on 9673 3908.

Twilight markets are being held at Panthers on Saturday, December 19 from 5pm until 9pm. This is a variety market housing stalls selling a vast array of wonderful things, fresh produce, fine food, wine, hot food, baked delights, nuts, lollies, craft, fashion, plants, garden art, jewellery, accessories, homewares, candles, amusements, live music and more. Santa may even drop in despite how busy he is at this time of the year. The market has something for everyone. For more information, call 0410 660 060.

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Prize drawn Christmas Eve More than $4000 in prizes is up for grabs thanks to the Rotary Club of Penrith’s Christmas raffle. Tickets are $2 each and the winner will be drawn on Christmas Eve. Get your tickets at Westfield Penrith.

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Saturday, December 19 The Emu Plains Lions Club will be holding its Christmas Raffle this Saturday, December 19 at the Lennox Shopping Village in Emu Plains. The raffle runs from 8.30am until 3pm and tickets are $1 each, with proceeds going to local charities. You could win a great prize!

Don’t miss the family market and fun day held every month at the Pioneer Tavern. It’s a great day out for the whole family with plenty of entertainment including market stalls, free jumping castle, face painting, kids craft and a whole lot more. It runs from 10am-2pm on Sunday, December 20 at the Pioneer Tavern.

Please donate blood this festive season

Penrith locals urged to help out during busy period

More than 350 blood donations are still needed from Penrith locals to cover the festive season. Blood products are vital to the treatment of cancer patients and Penrith donors are among the millions of Australians taking holidays, leading to a worrying drop in donor numbers. One product vital to cancer treatment, platelets, has a shelf-life of just five days, meaning cancer patients need a constant supply throughout the festive season, Penrith Blood Donor Centre Manager, Debbie Barwick, said. “To ensure a constant and stable supply of blood we’re encouraging people to give blood between December 24 and January 1,” Ms Barwick, said. “Over a third of all blood donations are used by cancer patients and are in such high demand they cannot be stockpiled, so a constant stream of donors is required between these dates.” The Christmas and New Year ‘Blood Blitz’ was launched last week to help create awareness around the often low supply at this time of year. “We are always encouraging new donors but sadly, it’s always the same three per cent of the population keeping supplies flowing,” Ms Barwick said. “Donating blood means families can spend time together over Christmas. “Not all of these donations are emergencies, but they do mean that cancer, and other, patients are well enough to spend Christmas with loved ones.” It’s said that one in three Australians will need blood or blood products in their lifetime, with the festive season making it particularly busy. To give blood this Christmas and New Year, you can call 13 14 95 or visit www. donateblood.com.au.

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CHRISTMAS EVE Christmas Carols - 6:30pm Mass - 7:00pm Children are invited to come dressed as shepherds or angels!

Christmas church services will be held across Penrith f youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking to find out about the true meaning of Christmas, church services are a great way to go. Several churches in the Penrith area are offering services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Offering a good sense of community spirit, the family services, often held anywhere between 5.30pm and 7.30pm, are a great idea for the kids too. People are even encouraged by some churches to dress up in a Christmas theme including as Jesus, angels, shepherds, kings and wisemen as well as wearing Christmas colours.

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Priests will run through a service that includes Christmas carols and a mass. A reenactment of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birth is sometimes also offered at the family slot. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have children, it might be an idea to wait for a later service on Christmas Eve that can run from around 8.30pm. You can also wait for the popular midnight mass, that is attended by many people. Christmas Day includes many services at 7am, 8.30am, 10am and 6pm. Check out this special Weekender feature for details on a range of local Christmas church services.

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At this time of year, it is good to take stock of what you’ve achieved over the past year. It can be easy for small business owners just to keep forging ahead and not take time to look back on what has happened. Here are some steps to take before you launch into another year of business: 1. Reflect: What tasks did you complete, what goals were achieved or milestones reached? What new processes or procedures did you put in place? What new products or services did you introduce? Have there been staffing or contractor changes? Did you acquire new clients or customers? Did you continue to build on relationships with existing clients? Was there anything unexpected that occurred? What was your highlight of the year? What was the low point of the year? 2. Evaluate: Once you have answered questions like the ones in the first point, it is important to evaluate what worked and what didn’t. If you introduced some new procedures, evaluate if they were successful.

Check out your financials (with your accountant if need be) and use those reports to determine whether the changes you implemented had an impact on your profit (positively or negatively. 3. Plan: Importantly, you now need to take all the information you have gathered above and use it to effectively plan for the upcoming year. There is no point continuing to do something that isn’t working. And likewise, if you have discovered that something you are doing is working well, investigate ways you can capitalise on this. Make sure that part of your planning also includes scheduling in regular breaks (both mini and longer). In addition: take time to congratulate yourself (and your staff) on being in business for another year! But also be specific in your celebrations: acknowledge individual and collective effort, and use the opportunity to build staff morale – or boost your own morale if you are a sole business owner!

uccessful entrepreneurs are very special. They have a way of thinking and acting that is different to most people. Being a successful entrepreneur isn’t about being born with a specific mindset, it’s about being prepared for the challenges that await you. You’re the one who decides the attitudes and assumptions you carry with you, and you’re the one who can change them. 1. Challenges are opportunities. Setbacks, obstacles and challenges are common in entrepreneurship. Most people react to these hurdles with an attitude that obstacles are negative experiences that only hinder progress. Each challenge or setback reveals a key opportunity to grow. 2. Competitors are research subjects. Rather than viewing competitors as a threat, like most people would, see competitors as enriching opportunities to learn more about their industry and target market. 3. Everything requires effort. Instead of looking for shortcuts, pour efforts into your business at every opportunity, and when you reach one

goal, plan another. 4. Perfection is the enemy of progress. Young or inexperienced entrepreneurs get caught up in chasing their original vision that is almost perfect. But perfection isn’t necessary to run a successful, profitable business. 5. Big things are made from small components. This works for problems as well as solutions. Successful entrepreneurs can break down massive projects, problems and campaigns into smaller, more manageable pieces. 6. Mistakes are healthy. Successful entrepreneurs, even the rock stars among them, make mistakes often. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them. 7. There is no magic. Successful entrepreneurs are just that because they poured years of effort and passion into a good idea, and eventually their efforts paid off. 8. Outside perspective is invaluable. Seek advice often and don’t think you have all the answers. Entrepreneurs need to be good communicators.

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he Australian Ballet has long been a jewel in the crown of Australian performing arts, entertaining audiences across the world since the company was

founded in 1962. Now they’re targeting a new audience with the introduction of the Storytime Ballet series, created specifically for children. “The Storytime Ballet series was developed in response to the overwhelming popularity of The Australian Ballet’s children’s programs and events,” Associate Producer and Tour Manager of Storytime Ballet, Tessa Kay said. “There has been a significant growth in interest among families asking about

ballet events for children in recent years,” she added. The first production in the series is one of the most loved fairytale ballets, ‘The Sleeping Beauty’. The story follows the sleeping Princess Aurora as she wanders through the woods and discovers well known characters like Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella and the Big Bad Wolf. “The large-scale, elegant production will be packed with dazzling dancing, sparkling tutus and enchanting Tchaikovsky music,” Ms Kay said. “It’s the perfect first ballet for children.” Creating a ballet for a younger audience is no easy task. But the Australian Ballet has designed the new production to be an engaging and fun experience for children aged three years and up. “The show will be live and interactive, the ballet will be under an hour in length and will showcase the talents of dancers from the Australian Ballet,” Ms Kay said. “Children will have the opportunity to

learn about ballet in captivating pre-show activities and they will be encouraged to dress up in their favourite ballet-inspired outfits.” ‘The Storytime Ballet: The Sleeping Beauty’ opens in Melbourne this week and will be heading to the Evan Theatre for a run of shows from Tuesday, January 12 to Saturday, January 16. The series is sure to be a hit with young dancers across the country. “Over 420,000 children participate in dance activities across Australia every week,” Australian Ballet Executive Director, Libby Christie said. “We hope to nurture our next generation of ballet lovers and who knows, even Principal Artists.” The Australian Ballet is one of the busiest companies in the world with around 200 performances annually in cities including Tokyo, Paris, London and Auckland. The Australian Ballet’s Storytime Ballet production of ‘The Sleeping Beauty’ will

“We hope to nurture our next generation of ballet lovers and who knows, even Principal Artists”

be on at the Evan Theatre from Tuesday, January 12 to Saturday, January 16. Shows are on at 11am and 2pm daily plus an extra 4pm show on Saturday, January 16. Tickets are $19-$39. For more information, call 4720 5555.

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elebrate Christmas 80s style with The Old School Band at the Evan Theatre this weekend. This five piece band will have audiences singing along with old school 80s hits from bands such as Cold Chisel, AC/ DC, The Rolling Stones, Queen, U2 and Michael Jackson. Along with the live music, guests can enjoy a delicious two course Christmas dinner with family and friends. Mains will be a trio of roast turkey, pork and ham with root vegetables, mash, steamed greens and cranberry

Jus. For dessert there will be plum pudding with custard and brandy fruits or pavlova with fresh fruit and cream. The dinner also includes a four drink passport for house beer, wine or soft drink. So put on your jingle bells and rock on down to Panthers this weekend for this 80s themed festive celebration. The Old School Band Christmas Dinner Show is on at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, December 19. Doors open at 6.30pm and the show is on at 8pm. Tickets are $50 for members and $55 for visitors. For more information, visit www.penrith.panthers.com.au.

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Ê Well, it’s that time of year again when I hand out my famous Chatter on the Box Awards for 2015. These awards dictate what I think have been the hits, misses and surprises of Aussie television in 2015. I’ll also give you a run down of what new shows to look out for in 2016...

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Ê Most Improved Channel: Channel Ten. After years in the scrapheap, Channel Ten well and truly made a comeback this year thanks to hugely popular shows like ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’, ‘Gogglebox’, ‘The Bachelor’, ‘The Bachelorette’ (pictured), ‘The Great Australian Spelling Bee’, ‘Shark Tank’, ‘Family Feud’ and ‘The Project’. Yes, they had some stinkers, but it was certainly a year to remember for this once troubled network. Ê Best Aussie Reality Show: ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here’. Led by brilliant odd couple Julia Morris and Dr Chris Brown, ‘I’m A Celebrity’ certainly kicked off the year with a bang. It was a well known international franchise not many Aussies knew anything about, but we certainly fell in love with it from day one. I mean how good was it seeing Marcia Brady eating creepy crawlies! Ê Best Game Show: ‘Family Feud’. Now in its second year with Grant Denyer at the helm, ‘Family Feud’ is getting better and better with every episode, so much so they put it on Sunday nights as well. I can’t wait for ‘All Star Family Feud’ next year, it should be a blast. Ê Best Aussie Drama: ‘Love Child’. This show hit a whole new emotional level this year with several of the girls ready to

give birth to their babies. Cast members gave outstanding performances and new additions Tessa James and Matt Le Nevez were just as good.

Best Sporting Spectacle: The 2015 NRL Grand Final. How can you go past seeing one of the greatest footballers of our generation, Johnathan Thurston, win a Grand Final – and the circumstances he did it in made it even better. The Cowboys were down and out before some Thurston magic (and a dropped ball from Brisbane’s Ben Hunt) saw everyone’s second favourite team prevail.

Ê Best Television Innovation: Netflix. Finally Australia got with the times, and we all signed up to Netflix. For years the United States were raving about this streaming service, and now I know why. For less than $10 a month, users have ac-

cess to thousands of TV shows and movies. No wonder video stores are closing down nationwide… talk about value!

Ê Trapdoor Award: David Koch. It’s about time old mate Kochie walked along Martin Place and fell down a trapdoor never to be seen on TV again. It might sound mean but ‘Sunrise’ replaced Mel Doyle not too long ago and look how good that turned out. It’s time Sam Armytage has someone new and fresh by her side! Ê Worst Shows of the Year: There were plenty of shockers this year, here are just a few – ‘The Verdict’, ‘Married at First Sight’, ‘Restaurant Revolution’, ‘The Hot Plate’, ‘The Biggest Loser’. Ê Most Anticipated New Show: It has to be ‘Fuller House’, which will appear on Netflix early in the new year.

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ooking for a way to entertain the kids these summer holidays? Then why not book them into the Penrith Regional Gallery’s Summer Art Camp. This new initiative from the gallery is a non-residential art camp where participants will spend three days exploring the world of art making. The gallery’s Manager of Education Naomi McCarthy will lead the camp which has a toy theme and will explore the mediums of drawing, painting, collage, printmaking and assemblage sculpture. Joining Naomi will be guest artists Freya Jobbins, David Capra and Rochelle Summerfield.

Freya will be helping the kids to create an assemblage sculpture made out of recycled toys, David will be making toyinspired wallpaper and Rochelle will conduct a drawing and collage workshop where people will be transformed into toys. This is a great opportunity to help your kids explore their creativity and have a whole heap of fun this summer. Penrith Regional Gallery’s kids summer art camp will be on from Wednesday, January 13 to Friday, January 15 from 10am to 3pm daily. The camp is suitable for ages eight to 12 years. All art materials are supplied and the cost is $270. Children are required to bring lunch and wear old clothes. For more information or to make a booking, visit www.penrithregionalgallery.org or call 4735 1100.

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Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Dare to Dream â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Exclusive Dance Venue: The Joan $22-$38, 2pm 4723 7600 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 The Frocks Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 M7 Venue: St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Neil Diamond Show with Peter Byrne Venue: Penrith Gaels Club $15-$20, 7pm 4722 8180 Frenzal Rhomb Venue: Fitzroy Hotel $31.65, 8pm 4577 3396 Black Label w/ Angry Anderson Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4721 2060 Georgia White Venue: Macquarie Arms Free entry, 8pm 4577 2206

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Rated MA // JADE ALIPRANDI If you thought the National Lampoon laughs were over, you’d be wrong. Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) has grown up and now has a family of his own. You can probably guess where this is going! His wife Debbie (Christina Applegate) and two sons James (Skyler Gisondo) and Kevin (Steele Stebbins) all agree that they are bored after going to the same cabin for their family holiday every year. Rusty decides to recreate his childhood vacation and take his family to Walley World. Just like the original ‘Vacation’ movies, the trip isn’t without its disasters along the way. There are so many good and funny

things about this film that it’s hard to name just a few. Chris Hemsworth did a great job in his role as Stone Crandall and for someone I have never seen in a comedic role before, played it out really well. Rusty trying to be his son James’ wingman, the family in what they think is a hot spring, Kevin’s constant light-hearted picking on James, Debbie’s attempt at an old game from her sorority, the family going water rafting, and what happens when they actually make it to Walley World are all comedic gold. From the opening scenes to the end credits, you will laugh, maybe until you cry, with this comedy that stands on its own while also paying tribute to

the original ‘Vacation’ movies. It’s out on DVD on December 23.

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Self titled // KATE REID After taking out the 2015 season of ‘The X Factor’, fan favourite Cyrus has released his self titled debut album. The release is mostly made up of songs from his on screen performances on the hit TV show. Tracks include the haunting ‘Wicked Game’, a pretty impressive version of Adele’s hit ‘Rumour Has It’ along with other classic hits such as ‘In The Air Tonight’ and ‘Knocking on Heaven’s Door’. The album also includes Cyrus’ debut single ‘Stone’ which topped the ARIA charts upon its release. It’s a pop anthem that gives listeners a hint at the direction he may take in the future. While there’s no doubt that Cyrus is a talented vocalist, only time will tell if he has what it takes to climb to the top of talent show alumni heap.

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The fight to save the penguins is on and only one animal can help. He goes by the name of Oddball. Off the coast from the small Australian town of Warrnambool lies Middle Island, a sanctuary once home to thousands of the world’s smallest penguins. With the shallow channel to the island, foxes have quickly learned they can cross over to the penguins. Unfortunately, with penguin numbers dwindling, the penguin sanctuary

will be closed if there are less than 10 penguins on the island on counting day. A true story, the film has a slow start but if you hang in there, you won’t be disappointed. Shane Jacobson gives another great performance to add to his resume as Swampy, grandfather to Olivia (Coco Jack Gillies). Coco shines in the role and plays out the relationship between her character and Oddball beautifully. Sarah Snook was also a stand out as Emily Marsh.

The way in which the movie is filmed is creatively inspired, minus the obvious green screen scenes, and really takes an Australian classic movie to another level. It doesn’t shy away from tugging at the heart strings, like any movie about animals can do. You might need the tissues handy, just in case. It’s a sweet film and is definitely a family friendly hit, perfect for the kids!

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Christmas is alive in St Marys It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially in St Marys where the annual Christmas tree lighting was held at Coachman’s Park last Friday evening. The free family event offered plenty of festive activities for the whole family, including a jumping castle, snow dome, meet and greet with the Gingerbread Man, entertainment by Fairy Wishes and Britt Gleeson, reindeer food making, face painting, ballooning and, of course, a visit from Santa himself. But the star of the show was the beautiful 20-foot Christmas tree which will light up the night sky until Monday, December 28. This is only the second year for the event but it already appears to be a crowd favourite. Photos: Hilary Nathan Photography

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Fish and chips with tartare sauce Ingredients for fish • 12 flathead fillets, scaled with skin still on • 2 cups of plain flour • 1 cup of potato starch • 1/2 cup of pale ale • 2 cups of soda water • 1/2 cup of ice • 4ltrs grapeseed oil for frying

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e admit to being somewhat blasé when it comes to medals, trophies and other gongs going to those in the winemaking industry, seemingly just about every maker we know winning something or other for one of their wines (at some time or other), and which makes us fear that if we mention one award we’re going to have to mention the lot – and that would take up our entire column every week of the year. But we feel we should give recognition to one accolade that’s just been handed out as it’s a world first – and that we can give it mention because the wine’s sold out anyway. And that’s the Semillon Trophy at the 2015 International Wine and Spirit Competition that was won for an amazing fifth consecutive year by the Hunter Valley’s McGuigan Wines – the first time in history anyone’s achieved such a feat. The record-setting 2015 winning drop was McGuigan’s 2006 Bin 9000 Semillon that Chief Winemaker, Neil McGuigan sums up as having been “a true Hunter style Semillon, fresh and light when young, and which will develop rich honey and toast characters with extended cellaring over the next 10+ years.” One to note: Tintilla Estate, that proudly boasts to being the first in the Hunter Valley to plant Sangiovese vines – and that was back in the mid-90s – is earning a well-deserved reputation for the Rosé it makes from the fruit of these vines (pictured). So much so in fact it has a wait-list each year of regular buyers, and this year had sold a third of anticipated production before the wine was even made!

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1. First dust the fillet with the plain flour, make sure to season the flour. 2. Combine remaining flour and potato starch in a large metal bowl. Add beer, then add soda water until you get a thick ‘custard’ like consistency. Add ice, this helps keep the mixture cold to make it super crispy. 3. Fry the fish in batches in 175c oil, use a deep fryer or a really large saucepan, they should only take around two minutes each to be golden and crispy, leave on absorbent paper, do the fish before the chips as these chips only take seconds! Ingredients for chips • 2kgs of taro

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1. Peel the taro and using a mandolin slice into a thin julienne. 2. Fry for 30 seconds in 180c oil, season while hot. These are so much easier to get really crispy at home compared to potato chips.

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MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

The feisty Full Moon fires up your domestic zone so additional tact is required early in the week, otherwise you could find yourself smack bang in the middle of a festive family feud on Christmas Day. Emotions are running high and impatience is running low so choose your words extra carefully. When it comes to Yuletide preparations, everyone wants to be in charge so smart Rams will delegate and let others initiate proceedings and share the load.

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TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

A strategic approach is the key to successful Christmas preparations. If you plan carefully and prioritise, then you’ll get everything done without too much unnecessary stress. And Xmas Eve looks fabulous, as you party with festive friends and enjoy convivial conversation. But choose your words wisely over Xmas dinner, as the Full Moon fires up your communication zone. If you’re not careful, you’ll blurt out the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time!

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

Unpredictable Uranus squares Mercury on Monday, when you’ll be more accident-prone than usual so slow down! Have you still got a heap of Christmas shopping to do? It’s time for gung-ho Geminis to look for gorgeous last-minute gifts that are clever and creative. You love the social side of Yuletide celebrations. Just make sure you’re pulling your weight – with festive preparations and cleaning up – otherwise you’ll be in the bad books by Boxing Day.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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You’re the keeper of the family flame, so be proactive about gathering loved ones together over the coming week. But there’s no getting away from intense interactions with recalcitrant relatives, as the Full Moon revs up your relationship zone smack bang on Christmas Day! And don’t be bossy and labour under the delusion that you can handle everything on your own. Delegating festive preparations is the secret to a cool Yule for Crabs.

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SAGITTARIUS

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Party-loving Lions are in the mood for some fabulous festive fun, and are likely to overdo the Christmas cheer [again!] especially eating and drinking. If you pace yourself, then you – and your digestive system – will enjoy the celebrations even more. You’re also keen to bag some bargains at the post-Christmas sales but – with impulsive, extravagant Jupiter charging through your money zone – make sure you stay away from tempting buy now/pay later schemes.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Uranus squares Mercury [your ruling planet] on Monday, so be very careful what you say. And avoid getting too serious and stressed Virgo – strive to work your way through your large Christmas to-do list one logical step at a time. But if you expect family members to be practical and punctual on Xmas Day, then you’ll be sadly disappointed. There’s unpredictable Full Moon energy about, so drop the strict schedule and just take things as they come.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Librans love the festive season because it combines your two passions – shopping and socialising. So it’s the perfect time to finalise last minute purchases and party to the max! But, when buying presents and attending post-Xmas sales make sure you stay within your budget. You’re in the spotlight on Christmas Day, as the Full Moon revs up your reputation zone. Whatever you do, others will be watching – so make sure you handle yourself with typical impeccable aplomb.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

With Saturn in your money zone, if you spend more than you can comfortably afford this Christmas, you’ll just end up with a heap of New Year debt. You don’t have to go overboard in order to have a good time. But you will need to be extra diplomatic with relatives if you want to avoid a fraction of too much friction on Christmas Day. Under the glare of the Full Moon, everyone’s patience will be wearing thin, so tread carefully.

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Keep things in perspective this Christmas. If you prioritise tasks and pace yourself, then you’ll get things done without having a Capricorn brain snap! When it comes to loved ones, expect the unexpected. Whatever you think they will do, they are likely to turn around and do the complete opposite. So your motto for the moment is from Quentin Crisp [born on Xmas Day]: “Treat all disasters as if they were trivialities, but never treat a triviality as if it were a disaster”.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You’re in a fabulously festive mood, as you let your hair down and enjoy the Yuletide celebrations. For restless Aquarians, variety is the spice of life so the stars encourage you to balance being social with some quiet solo time where you can reflect on your goals and dreams for 2016. And avoid being a reckless Aquarian on Christmas Day. The Full Moon increases your unpredictable side, so try to relax and calm down or you’ll be worn out before dinner is on the table!

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

The full moonbeams power up your peer group zone, so it’s the perfect week to enjoy Yuletide celebrations with close friends. As Marlene Dietrich declared, “It’s the friends you can call up at 4am that matter”. The Full Moon heightens intuition and compassion on Xmas Day – but it also encourages mega-emotional meltdowns so proceed with plenty of caution, Pisces. Look for presents that are fun and festive.

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Christmas is almost upon us. With all the delicious food that is around, animals can be just as tempted to indulge like us. While we might be left with a sore tummy and a few extra kilos, the consequences for animals can be much more severe. Many Christmas foods contain ingredients than can be toxic and even fatal to animals. Fruitcake is one of the most important things to keep away from your pets over Christmas. Most fruitcakes contain alcohol, raisins and grapes which

Pets should avoid holiday goodies are all toxic to pets. These can cause irreversible damage to an animals’

kidneys and cause lethargy and vomiting. Chocolate is another toxic food to pets that is often laying about during the Christmas period. Even a small amount of chocolate can be toxic to an animal, so it is important to seek immediate veterinary attention if your pet eats any. Christmas favourites like pork or ham should also be kept away from pets. The high fat content of these meats can cause pancreatitis in pets. This can cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting and lethargy. Another less common toxin is xylitol – this is an artificial sweetener found in many foods and chewing gum. It is reported that xylitol is 100 times more toxic than chocolate. Enjoy this festive time of year but always remember to keep your pets away from potential toxins. Merry Christmas!

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What is your health goal for the new year? Kate Reid is a journalist and university qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) degree from the University of Wollongong. kate.reid@ westernweekender. com.au @kate_reid6

from eating more nutritious foods. For example: Person A may set a goal of losing 10 kilos. But they only lose two kilos. They feel like they’ve failed and decide to give up. But what we don’t see from this scenario is that Person A has also improved their cholesterol, reduced their blood pressure and has increased their cardiovascular fitness.

By focusing solely on weight we often miss the multitude of benefits that come from making healthier choices. Make your resolution S.M.A.R.T. Specific – make sure your resolution sets out exactly what you plan to do, ie – I will increase my daily vegetable intake by one serve each fortnight until I get to the recommended five serves a day Measurable – set a resolution that can be measured and find a fun way of tracking your progress Attainable/Realistic – these are by far the most important steps. Goals should be small, easily attainable and not too restrictive. It’s much more motivating to exceed your goal rather than struggling to achieve it. Time – setting a time frame to reach your goal can be helpful but if you’re the kind of person who is likely to give up if you don’t achieve your goal in a certain amount of time, it may be best to skip this step No matter what your resolution remember not to be too hard on yourself. Any improvement you make to your eating habits is a step in the right direction. Think about what you’d like to improve in 2016 and set some realistic goals. Happy eating and Merry Christmas!

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arm, humid weather greeted new Penrith recruit Peta Hiku on Tuesday afternoon as he began his new life as a

Panther. The former Manly Sea Eagles star and Kiwi international was a late, surprise inclusion to Penrith’s plans for 2016 after he inked a three year deal with the club late last week. Hiku was released from his Manly contract two years early so the Sea Eagles could sign South Sydney Rabbitohs star back Dylan Walker.

The 23-year-old will be with the Panthers until the end of the 2018 season. Hiku had a number of clubs chasing his services for next season and beyond but speaking at a media conference this week, the New Zealander said he was pleased and relieved to have his future sorted for the next three years. “Penrith were a late inclusion in the negotiations but they were the best option for my family,” he told the Weekender. “My partner is pregnant and we’re expecting a baby in June, so I thought it was the best thing for her and I.” Hiku began his career at the New Zealand Warriors (lower grades) before signing with Manly in 2013. He went on to play 61

first grade games for the club, scoring 28 tries and kicking three goals. Classy in any position in the backline, Hiku even played five-eighth during New Zealand’s recent three Test series against England. With Penrith losing superstar centre Jamal Idris this off-season, it’s expected Hiku will fill that vacant role that was causing new coach Anthony Griffin a headache. “I think a big part of Gus getting me over was me having experience in the centres,” Hiku said. “Gus spoke about the ANZAC Test quite a bit [where I played in the centres], and Penrith were lacking a left centre with

Jamal Idris gone, so he was really keen on me being an outside back here at the club, which I’m really looking forward to.” With Manly blessed with an excellent fullback in Brett Stewart and two great centres in Steve Matai and Jamie Lyon, Hiku spent most of his time at the Sea Eagles on the wing. “I wasn’t really a winger, I didn’t enjoy being on the wing,” he admitted. “I suppose it was the right move for me going to a different club where they don’t have as much experience as Manly does in the backline.” Hiku will spend the Christmas break moving his family from the Northern Beaches to Penrith.

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Beginning at 9.30am at Blue Hills Oval in Glenmore Park, the Triple Threat T20 charity match will see three teams battling it out to win the first Violet Shield. “The first team will bowl to the second team, the second team will bowl to the third team, and the third team will bowl to the first team. The highest scoring team will win,” Club Secretary and Violet’s uncle, Adrian D’Agostino said. “Jason, Violet’s father will captain one team and my brothers, Jack and Chris, will captain the other two teams.” Mr D’Agostino said it was a great chance to honour Violet Lee’s memory as well as raise some important funds. “My sister, Kelly, didn’t want Violet Lee to be forgotten, so to be able to do something like this will ensure her memory lives on forever,” he said. The club is hoping to raise $15,000 for SIDS and Kids as a result of the Boxing Day spectacle. Locals are invited to come down and support the Violet Shield with lunch, games and activities for the kids as well as raffles and a silent auction also taking place. If you’re looking for something to do over the holidays and you need a relaxing family day after the stress of Christmas, this Boxing Day event in Glenmore Park could be the answer. To donate, pop down to the game at Blue Hills Drive in Glenmore Park or visit give. everydayhero.com/au/violet-shield.

Glenmore Park teenager becomes first Australian to win international event NATHAN TAYLOR

lenmore Park teenager Ethan McGuinness has been crowned world champion at the 2015 Trampoline Gymnastics World Age Group Competition. The 14-year-old beat out a number of strong countries, including Great Britain and the United States, to take out the 13-14 boys tumbling event last week in Denmark. Speaking with the Weekender from Denmark, Ethan said he was shocked to learn he had become the first Australian to win an international tumbling event. “I felt very proud representing my country, and to be the first Australian tumbler to be world champion is very exciting,” he said. While the Year 8 Xavier College student always dreamed of one day becoming world champion in his favourite sport, he never thought it would happen so soon. “I thought one day I might have a chance to win but never did I think it would be this quick,” he said. Ethan wasn’t the only local tumbler competing at the event with Emu Heights

Brit Jaydon, Ethan McGuinness and Kaden Brown resident Jack Hemmings, 17, finishing fourth in the 17-18 men’s event while Castlereagh youngster Sophie Wilson, 12, finished ninth in the 11-12 girls event. All three train at Windsor’s Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance, with tumblers judged on their execution and degree of difficulty throughout the competition.

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hree Penrith locals have returned from the 2015 Tag World Cup on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast as world champions. Held earlier this month, the Tag World Cup featured nations from all around the world including Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Tim Bailey and Dean Murphy successfully coached the Australian U16’s girls team to World Cup glory – going through the entire tournament undefeated. The team, which included Penrith local Ashlee Harrison as vice captain, were unstoppable during the pool phase knocking off the Niue, Cook Islands, Australian Barbarians and Australian Indigenous teams along the way. Australia were up against old foes New Zealand in the Grand Final, where they prevailed 6-3 in a physical battle. Speaking with the Weekender, coach Bailey said he was surprised to see his talented group of girls go undefeated. “I expected the girls to do really well but to go undefeated is a massive achievement, especially at a World Cup,” he said. The 41-year-old Glenmore Park local said he was very emotional watching his young side soak up the win. “At the end of it all, the raw emotion

Penrith’s successful trio from the girls brought me to tears... it was very good,” Bailey said. Topping off the weekend for Bailey and his co-coach Dean Murphy was the honour of being presented with awards for their service to Australian OzTag. Bailey was recognised as a player and coach while Murphy was recognised as an international referee and coach. “Both Dean and I received a certificate of recognition to service to the sport, which was unexpected,” Bailey said. “We’ve both been doing it for the love of it but to get some recognition was a great surprise for the both of us.”

RUGBY: Penrith Emus coach Sateki Tu’ipulotu has announced he is leaving the club after three seasons. Regarded as one of the toughest jobs in Australian sport, Tu’ipulotu joined the Emus in 2013 with hopes he could turn the battling club around. While he may have only led the Emus to a handful of victories in his three year tenure, it was his commitment and dedication to the club that he’ll most be remembered for. “As head coach of the last three years it has been very challenging and an experience that has made me a stronger person and a better coach,” he said. “I would like to thank a lot of people who have endured countless hours, time and effort in making a pathway for the talented players of the west.” In September, the Emus announced that former Wallaby Jeremy Paul was joining the Emus coaching staff to coach alongside Tu’ipulotu in the Shute Shield. However, with Tu’ipulotu now gone, it appears Paul will now fly solo for the upcoming 2016 season. BASKETBALL: The Penrith Basketball Association has announced their Youth League squads for the 2016 season. Division One Men: Mark Isichei, Adam Lulka, Tom Lewer, Tim Kirkwood, Sean Weekes, Corey Wright, Ben Zalac, Bryden Albertyn, Nathaniel Bennett, Bryce Field, Josef Flores and Shol Meshwang. Division One Women: Madeline Fox,

Ashling O’Doherty, Dominika Offner, Rhiannon Pope, Emily Potts, Ella Tofaeono, Lara Camenzuli, Jaimee Clark and Meg Creanor. CRICKET: Penrith’s first grade cricket side have defeated Gordon in Round 7 of the Sydney Grade Cricket competition. Playing in a two day match at Chatswood Oval, Gordon was dismissed early on day two for 320. Penrith’s Chris Withers was best with the ball with 4/92. When Penrith hit the crease, they managed to chase down Gordon’s total with ease, scoring 6/322. Jonathon Sammut was best with the bat for Penrith with 106 not out. Penrith will play their first One Day match of the season when they take on Randwick-Petersham this Saturday at Howell Oval.

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