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WE WILL REMEMBER Penrith will pause alongside the nation tomorrow to remember those who fought for the freedoms we enjoy today. Remembrance Day commemorations will be held across the nation, and for Brian Cartwright it is a reminder of the sacrifice so many men and women have made and the cost of war so many people still carry with them. Remembrance Day coverage: Pages 16, 17, 18 and 19 Brian Cartwright. Photo: Melinda Jane

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ransport for NSW is defending its new train timetable despite an outrageous flaw that will force hundreds if not thousands of commuters into longer trips during the morning and afternoon peak. From November 26, express trains on the Blue Mountains Line will no longer stop at Redfern. Commuters boarding trains at Penrith to travel to Redfern, which is becoming a major employment precinct, will have to change trains at Parramatta or travel to Central and double back to their destination. Story continues on » p. 8

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estern Sydney born and raised Todd Carney is set to take on Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies at the 2019 State Election. Opposition Leader Luke Foley said he was “delighted” to announce Cr Carney as Labor’s candidate for Mulgoa. “We’re deliberately choosing a candidate early, as in Penrith, to give our candidate the maximum period of time to listen to the community, to listen to the voters and talk about Labor’s positive message for change,” Mr Foley said. A diesel mechanic by trade, Cr Carney currently sits on Penrith Council and previously worked as an electorate officer for former Lindsay MP David Bradbury. “It’s fantastic to be part of the Labor team again, being endorsed to run in the 2019 State Election,” Cr Carney said. “There are so many issues out there and a lot of them I have raised through my position on Council, whether it’s the incinerator that they’re looking to build at Eastern Creek, or whether it’s parking around St Marys station.” Cr Carney said he will fight hard for TAFE and education, having left school in Year 10 to become a diesel mechanic.

“It was a great opportunity for me to get a great paying job, but many people are missing out because there’s not those opportunities now,” he said. “It’s important for me to see money go back into the TAFE system, to make sure that my children, the people of Mulgoa and their children, get the opportunities that I had when I was 16 years of age.” Cr Carney slammed Ms Davies for not taking the concerns of residents seriously, saying she is “hiding away in her office”. “Every campaign is hard, but it’s about getting out there and speaking to the community and finding out what their concerns are,” he said. “There’s always going to be issues that come up where you take a position on, but it’s about me going out there and talking to the residents, and that is something that Tanya is not doing at the moment.” Cr Carney first took on the seat of Mulgoa at the 2015 State Election, but lost to current Liberal Member Ms Davies. Following the announcement of Cr Carney, Ms Davies confirmed she will stand for pre-selection to run as the Liberal Party candidate at the next election. “It’s been an honour to serve the people of Mulgoa since 2011 and to make sure their voices are heard in Government,” she said.

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o Matt Moylan is no longer a Panther. No surprises there, even though both the player and club were apparently “100 per cent” committed to each other just a few months back. Truth is this was never going to end with Moylan staying in Penrith colours. From the moment this story blew up just before the Finals, Moylan was gone. It was only a matter of time, and a matter of sorting out a deal in which the Panthers were no worse off and didn’t have to pay a chunk of his salary moving forward. The club has found that solution by signing James Maloney, a dual premiership winner, Test player and NSW representative who has been to Grand Finals with three different clubs and knows all about winning. Penrith needs exactly that – a proven winner to add a dash of extra experience and culture to the spine of the team. Moylan is a wonderful player but this year the Penrith club finally started asking some questions about whether he’s truly got what it takes to go to the next level. Rest assured the St Clair Comets and St Patrick’s junior leaving was not the club’s first or ideal choice. The Panthers are all about promoting and keeping junior talent, but they had reached a wall when it came to Moylan’s development. Remember, Moylan was no teenage prodigy. He was 22 by the time he made his NRL debut with the Panthers, eventually being named the club’s Rookie of the Year in 2013. Comparisons were made to Darren Lockyer, with many experts predicting that five-eighth was eventually on his

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“Moylan no longer wanted to be a Panther and the Panthers no longer wanted Moylan”

career path. That would happen in 2017, partly through injury to others and partly because he wasn’t necessarily providing enough at fullback. Meanwhile, the Panthers tried to manufacture Moylan into a leader, appointing him captain in 2016 – a role he was never truly comfortable with. Some players are not necessarily leaders and the club was probably guilty of trying to force something out of Moylan that was never going to happen. Moylan is a larrikin at heart. An old school footballer probably better suited to the days of training twice a week and enjoying a beer in obscurity afterwards. That was on show in Melbourne earlier this year when he made a poor choice as captain and went out on the drink after a game despite orders not to. That got him dropped for a week and would emerge as a key moment in Moylan’s future.

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It had the potential to see him really click into gear, learn the lesson and emerge as the leader the club had visions of him becoming. Instead, my understanding is that concerns over Moylan’s discipline grew from that moment. As the year went on, he was becoming more and more on the outer, both with the coach and the senior playing group. And so we reached boiling point: Moylan no longer wanted to be a Panther and the Panthers no longer wanted Moylan. As complicated as the situation may be, that’s what it all boiled down to in the end. There is more to the story, as there always is, and believe me when I say Penrith are far better off out of the whole situation, both on and off the field. And another thing... Researching for our front page story this week has me scratching my head about why the new Sydney Trains timetable isn’t being talked about more. This is hardly a win for commuters despite what the State Government is trying to sell. Commuters face longer trips to the city in the morning peak, and Blue Mountains express services no longer stop at Redfern despite the area experiencing a major employment boom. Sydney Trains have stuffed this up. We really need to see some intervention here before November 26 – it is ludicrous to think that commuters could actually be worse off via a timetable change and extra trains, but that seems to be the case for thousands in this situation.

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t’s 16 months away, but the battle for the 2019 State Election will be fought in Sydney’s west. “This is where the population growth is,” Opposition Leader Luke Foley told the Weekender. “The priority for State Government has to be delivering the services a growing population needs. “My concern is, since the change of Premier, there has been a retreat from western Sydney.” He believes that climbing power bills and the pressure of the M4 toll need to be addressed, and Labor will be campaigning hard in the months to come around these issues. “The Government doesn’t seem to understand the pressures people are under with no one having had a pay rise now in a couple of years,” he said.

I Plans to build a cemetery at Fernhill have been called off EMILY NEWTON

fter months of uncertainty, Fernhill Estate seems to be safe from becoming a cemetery after Rookwood General Cemeteries Reserve Trust (RGCRT) backed out of the sale. Administrator Jason Masters and RGCRT CEO George Simpson released a joint statement last month saying they will not proceed with the purchase after previously entering the due diligence process in March this year. “Following six months of extensive

assessments, 40 community engagement meetings, and ongoing meetings with both State and Local governments, RGCRT submitted a proposal to the Minister for Lands and Forestry, the Hon. Paul Toole, to acquire the property,” the statement said. “With no formal approval from the Minister at this time, RGCRT is unable to proceed with the purchase of Fernhill Estate. As such, we understand the vendor will place the property back on the market.” Member for Mulgoa Tanya Davies led a charge to kill off the proposal within

cabinet following backlash from local resident groups angry about the proposal. “I have stood alongside the community in opposing the Fernhill Estate being used as a site for a cemetery development,” Ms Davies said. “After strongly advocating against any cemetery proposal at Fernhill, I’m pleased to see Rookwood will no longer be pursuing their proposal. “I encourage the owners of Fernhill to look at other uses for the site which will preserve its character and allow future generations to continue to enjoy this iconic site.”

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Deep cut to uni funding Government putting Western Sydney University’s potential at risk, Labor says EMILY NEWTON

estern Sydney University (WSU) is facing the biggest funding cut of any university in the State, putting local job creation and innovation at risk. Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Education and Training, Tanya Plibersek, and Federal Member for Lindsay, Emma Husar, attended the WSU Launch Pad in Werrington last Friday to hear first hand about the impact the proposed cuts would have on local students and businesses. “There’s terrific work being done at the Launch Pad, where students and academics are working on new business ideas that will generate jobs and prosperity in western Sydney,” Ms Plibersek said. “But Malcolm Turnbull wants to put this all at risk. “He wants to rip $98 million from WSU, the biggest cut of any university in New South Wales. “Malcolm Turnbull is cutting funding from our universities, but he wants to spend more than $65 billion so big business and millionaires can pay less tax.” Ms Husar agreed, saying that WSU plays a vital role in this community to help

Lindsay MP Emma Husar and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Tanya Plibersek visited the Launch Pad to talk about the impacts of the proposed funding cuts to Western Sydney University educate young people and help retrain and up-skill others. At WSU, 65 per cent of students are the first in their family to study, and 25 per cent are from low socio-economic backgrounds. “The University is fundamental to our growing economy,” Ms Husar said. “When you consider the student demo-

graphic, it is critical it is funded properly. I always learn something new when I come to this incubator, but what I see is that there are local people on the ground that can support knowledge jobs. “It is time that the Government thought more of western Sydney other than using it as a dumping ground for everything those east of Parramatta don’t want.”

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ocal women gathered last week to express their concerns, discuss their experiences and share solutions at a Women and Work Forum hosted by Member for Lindsay Emma Husar. Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Shadow Minister for Women, Tanya Plibersek, attended the forum to hear first hand the challenges that western Sydney women face. She spoke to the Weekender about how flexible work topped local concerns. “It’s the pay quality of jobs, caring responsibilities and balancing work with those responsibilities and of course every time we do one of these consultations, women always bring up violence against women, it continues to be a huge issue,” Ms Plibersek said. “We learn something new each time we hold one of these consultations, because it’s a big country and if we’re making policy from Canberra for the whole country, or if we’re making policies from inner city Sydney for the whole country, it just doesn’t work. “We actually have to have an understanding of different lives, different economic circumstances and different

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opportunities in different parts of Australia.” The forum discussed how many women in the area were struggling to balance work and caring responsibilities at home. “It’s very important in any workplace, any business for employees to be able to speak to their employer about flexible work,” Ms Plibersek said. “A lot of employers are very receptive to that, they know that attracting and retaining the best staff means understanding that people have a world of work, and they also have a world of responsibility outside of work. “A lot of the response today is from women who haven’t got that flexibility of work and they’ve had to set up their own businesses. That shows an enormous amount of guts to go out and say work is not flexible enough for me now, I’ve got a family, I’m going to set up my own business. At the same time, it’s a shame to think you have to set up your own business to get flexible work.” Ms Husar said investment in education is crucial to supporting women who want to get back to work, retrain or encourage success in small business locally. “We need to provide opportunities in education so women can get the skills they need to work out here,” she said.

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It is a ludicrous failing of the new timetable and will see commuters add at least five minutes per day to their already gruelling train trip. Based on the current Sydney Trains timetable, a commuter travelling from Penrith to Redfern using a Blue Mountains express service can expect a 45 minute trip. Under the new timetable, it will take at least 50 minutes. Most commuters will probably catch a Western Line suburban service, adding some 15 minutes to their current journey to Redfern. Redfern is now a major station on the Sydney Trains network and the area has attracted tens of thousands of jobs, with companies such as Channel Seven based there and the Commonwealth Bank in the process of building a major new site that will see many employees travelling from the western suburbs. The bank estimates it will house some 10,000 employees at the new office. The afternoon trip will also be impacted, with commuters boarding a train at Redfern forced to change at Strathfield to connect with an express Blue Mountains Line service. Penrith MP Stuart Ayres is being urged to intervene or face a possible backlash from commuters at the 2019 State Election. “It is unacceptable that the latest timetable change will remove Redfern Station from the Blue Mountains Line,” said Londonderry MP Prue Car.

“This will cause significant disruption for people getting to and from work and for students who attend Sydney University. “This appears to be an ill thought out decision with minimal community consultation and I would ask the Government to review whether or not this is in the best interests of western Sydney commuters.” Mr Ayres said timetables would continue to evolve over time. “Train timetables will continue to be updated as new Metro services are integrated into the network,” he said. “The Government is implementing the largest investment and increase in train services in a generation.” A Transport for NSW Spokesperson essentially claimed removing Redfern from the Blue Mountains Line was a win because commuters travelling to Central would be happier. “It’s an evidence-based approach, considering factors like customer feedback and opal data which shows us where and when our customers are travelling,” a spokesperson said. “For example, in the weekday morning peak, five times as many customers from Blue Mountains stations are travelling to Central rather than Redfern, which means that the majority of these customers will enjoy quicker journey times.” But that may not be true. A comparison of timetables shows it will take commuters longer to travel from Penrith to Central from November 26, regardless of which train they catch.

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f there was a list of top Aussie icons it would no doubt include Scotty Cam and the backyard shed. So it’s no surprise that the two have come together for the new book Scotty’s Top Aussie Sheds. In his ode to the humble shed, Scotty raises a toast and shares stories, anecdotes and photographs of sheds and shed owners from around the country. “There are thousands of people around with a love of sheds,” Scott said. “Why not run a competition to find the 20 best ones and whack ‘em in a book for all to see?” The book features every kind of shed you could imagine, from completely kitted out working sheds, to car workshops, games rooms and pinball halls, and even fully functioning pubs where the beer is free. Scotty’s Top Aussie Sheds is available now. The Weekender has five copies of Scott Cam’s book Scotty’s Top Aussie Sheds to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘SCOTTY’ to competitions@ westernweekender.com.au with your name and contact details. Entries close Thursday, November 16. Authorised under NSW Permit Number LTPM/17/01416. Terms and conditions at www.westernweekender.com.au or from Weekender reception.

Penrith FAVOURITE RESTAURANT IN PENRITH? Outback Steakhouse FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A COFFEE IN PENRITH? McDonald’s Penrith Leagues FAVOURITE PLACE TO HAVE A DRINK IN PENRITH? Red Cow FIRST PLACE YOU WOULD TAKE A VISITOR TO PENRITH? Panthers Complex – Cables Wake Park, iFLY and Penrith Panthers Leagues Club WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT PENRITH? The central locality of the region to reach the City, beaches or Blue Mountains within an hour and the growth we’re experiencing now WHAT IS PENRITH’S BEST KEPT SECRET? Sensational Thai cuisine from a low-key restaurant in central Penrith – Bai Bua Thai

Congratulations to former Panthers star and Weekender columnist Jamie Soward who married his beautiful partner Madi last weekend in Port Macquarie. We wish the Sowards a life of happiness!

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Commuters take note! A new train timetable commences from November 26, and while there are some added services on the Western Line, not surprisingly there’s a few issues too. Among them is that Blue Mountains Line services no longer stop at Redfern, despite hundreds if not thousands of commuters getting off at Redfern each morning. The timetable is a stinker in some areas.

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Board Nominations Penrith District Rugby League Football Club Limited

NOTICE OF NOMINATION Nominations for candidates, for election by Penrith Home Club Members, as a Director of the Penrith District Rugby League Football Club Ltd will be open on 30 November 2017 from 10.00am and will close on 7 December 2017 at 10.00am. Nomination forms will be available at Club Reception, Panthers Penrith, 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith from 1 November 2017 at 10.00am. The requirements for nomination and election will be explained in the nomination forms. There are five positions available. All five current Directors will be re-standing for election. If more than five nominations are received, voting for the positions will be conducted in the Foyer, Panthers Penrith 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith on the following dates: Friday 23 February 2018 between 12.00pm and 8.00pm Saturday 24 February 2018 between 12.00pm and 8.00pm Sunday 25 February 2018 between 12.00pm and 6.00pm Monday 26 February 2018 between 10.00am and 4.00pm

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enrith MP Stuart Ayres and Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies are encouraging local first home buyers to take advantage of stamp duty relief measures from the NSW Government. The housing affordability package, announced as part of the June Budget, removes stamp duty for first home buyers for both new and existing homes for properties up to $650,000 and reduces duty for first homes between $650,000 and $800,000. “We know this relief package has already opened the door for thousands

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of home owners across NSW and there’s more to come,” Mr Ayres said. “Our government is focused on cutting the costs of living, whether that’s the price of your child’s weekend sport through the active kids rebate, the energy rebate to help put downward pressure on energy bills or green slip relief.” In Mulgoa so far, 305 homes have been purchased using the stamp duty exemptions or concessions since July. 10,496 people have used the exemptions and reductions to buy their first home statewide.

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Jamisontown: Two hardware thieves stopped by police

Two would-be thieves were caught by police at the same location on the same day last week. On Thursday, November 2, police loss prevention officers were called to a hardware store at Jamisontown. A 38-year-old man was at the store with his blue Toyota Hilux, which he was filling with a significant amount of property from the store. He attempted to leave when he was stopped by security. Police attended and he was given a field Court Attendance Notice for ‘larceny’ to appear in Penrith Local Court later this month. At 2.50pm on Thursday, the same location was hit by a thief again. This time, a 70-year-old male was stopped as he was trying to steal irrigation equipment from the store. He was issued with a criminal infringement notice for ‘shoplifting’.

Leonay: Confusion over stolen car as police investigate

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Toyota Klugar was suspiciously found a week after being stolen. Shortly before 1am on Tuesday, November 7, police were called to Bangalay Place, Leonay in relation to a suspicious vehicle. While there, police found a white Toyota Klugar that was previously reported as stolen nearby a week earlier. Police received information that someone had fled the scene nearby, but they could not be located at the time. It is believed by police that two persons fled into Leonay Golf Club. Anyone with information is urged to contact Penrith Police Station.

Penrith: Two men charged after fight at Stafford Street shops

Before most people have had their morning coffee, two men have had a morning fight, throwing around items at a supermarket this week.

At 8.35am on Monday, November 6, police were called to Stafford Street, Penrith. There, a 42-year-old man and a 35-yearold man were both charged with affray after a fight broke out at a supermarket. The incident occurred when the two males, who were known to each other, got into an argument at the location. Shortly afterwards, the fight became physical. They began throwing items from the shopping centre around during their altercation, and other civilians that were nearby were forced to move out of the way. The 35-year old then jumped into a car and sped off in an attempt to flee the scene, but crashed the vehicle he was driving into other parked cars. He was taken to Nepean Hospital for assessment and was issued with a future Court Attendance Notice for ‘affray’. The 42-year-old was also arrested and charged with ‘affray’, due to appear in Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, November 28.

Penrith: Trucks inspected after incident in Richmond

Last week officers from the Joint Traffic Task Force inspected a number of trucks at Penrith that belonged to an excavation company after a truck rolled in Richmond, spilling waste onto the roadway causing significant traffic delays in the area. A compliance audit was conducted of three tipper trucks and trailers at the Penrith Heavy Vehicle Inspection Station on Wednesday, November 1. During the inspections, four major defect and two minor defect notices were issued for a variety of defects. Acting Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith of the state’s Traffic & Highway Patrol Command said Joint Traffic Task Force operations are run to ensure the safety of all road users. “Any heavy vehicle operator, owner, or company can expect that their entire fleet will be inspected if one of their trucks is involved in a crash,” he said.

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Real estate must knows In just under seven weeks law firms, real estate agencies, finance broking businesses and other professionals will wind down for the Christmas break. This is because the summer holiday season is a time when most Australians take a little bit of time off work to focus on family and friends. If you want to buy or sell a property before the New Year you need to act now. If you don’t, chances are you will be waiting until mid-January before you get a look in. While our office will be open for business from shortly after New Year’s, buyers and sellers alike will be more sluggish coming out of the silly season. In this article we have compiled the “Big 3” for you. This refers to the three biggest things that buyers and sellers commonly misunderstand or don’t know when gearing up to buy or sell a property. We have broken this into three categories for you, drawing on our networks to get advice from experts in real estate and finance as well as legal: Buying: 1. Legal: People don’t realise that they take a property “as is” unless they negotiate any improvements or repairs. Make sure you inspect the property thoroughly at your first inspection. There’s no point complaining about the dishwasher not working after settlement.

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n the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, Penrith will join Australia to remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in war. Vice President of Penrith RSL sub-Branch Brian Cartwright said the significance of the 99th Remembrance Day this Saturday, November 11 is heightened as the Centenary of Armistice approaches. “It was supposed to be the war to end all wars, yet here we are still with conflict in the Middle East, in Syria and Afghanistan,” he said. “We’re still deploying troops, they’re away from their families and we still have people sacrificing for this country today. “I think it’s important to remember the ones who are still serving and still sacrificing 100 years later.” Having served in the Royal Australian Air Force himself, Mr Cartwright has seen the challenges of veterans evolve through different conflicts over the years. “The challenges are getting tougher and tougher,” he said. “We’re deploying more and more troops overseas, and they’re facing unique challenges that the Vietnam guys didn’t

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State Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, laying a wreath at Memory Park in Penrith “We want to help them transition into civilian life which is a big challenge for a lot of them,” Mr Cartwright said. “You sign up when you’re a kid, 16 as an apprentice in some instances. You’re 18-years-old, you do 20 years of service. The first day you walk down ‘Civilian Street’ you’re almost 40-years-old.”

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As we approach Remembrance Day, he reflects on the impact a combat zone can have on individuals. “When you eat, sleep and live with these people 24/7, especially if you’ve been deployed to a combat zone, your life depends on the guy next to you,” he said. “Given the fact that you don’t know

who the enemy is in a lot of instances, it drives anxiety and stress that manifest into things like PTSD. “All we can hope to do as a welfare organisation is try our best to support them when they come back.” With the largest sub-Branch membership in NSW, Mr Cartwright has a

challenge ahead of him as he tries to encourage younger veterans to join the sub-Branch for support, friendship and assistance. By reaching out, they will see that they are not alone, and their challenges deserve help. Tomorrow a traditional service will be held at Memory Park at 10.30am.

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Falling flat on car maintenance LAUREN SUTTIE

ere you stuck on the side of the road this week with a flat tyre or battery? Well chances are you weren’t the only one as new NRMA figures revealed that 12 cars breakdown every day in Penrith, making it the 17th highest suburb for breakdowns across NSW. Paul Mifsud has been working for NRMA Roadside Assistance for 28 years and said despite the advancements of motor vehicles, the main reason for the high number of breakdowns is the result of most people in Penrith still owning older cars. “Cars have changed but, in this area, you still get a lot of older vehicles and the population out here is the other reason, there are a lot of people who’ve moved out west so it is a very busy area,” he said. The most common cause for the breakdowns in Penrith was a flat battery, with flat tyres coming in second, both of which Mr Mifsud said could be prevented if people kept on top of their vehicle maintenance. “There is a couple of things they can do, one is regular maintenance so make sure your car is serviced regularly,” he said.

“The other thing too is for yourself to actually check the oil level, water and to pump your tyres up regularly.” The statistics were released several weeks after the Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom announced an electric future with a ban on the manufacture of petrol cars by 2025 and 2040 consecutively. Now the NRMA is taking a lead role in preparing Australia for an electric vehicle future as it announced plans last week to build the nation’s largest electric vehicle charging network. NRMA Executive General Manager of Motoring, Samantha Taranto, said that while the global car fleet would change dramatically over the coming decade to become more high tech, automated and electric, this year’s breakdown data showed batteries, tyres and computers would always need repair. “Regardless of how technology advances cars, it is clear from these statistics that there will always be a need for roadside assistance because while there are fewer moving mechanical parts in a car, they still breakdown,” she said. Before hitting the road this summer, the NRMA recommends that people get their car serviced to avoid any unwanted stress.

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Country kids get a taste of life in the big city Work experience program gives students the opportunity to prepare for the future LAUREN SUTTIE

igh school students from regional NSW recently traded the farm for the city as part of Penrith Rotary’s West Wyalong Work Experience Program. The 12 students from West Wyalong High School spent the week undertaking a range of different work placements with businesses around Penrith. Former Director General of the Department of Juvenile Justice, Ken Buttrum, has been running the program for the last four years and said that most of the kids will need to leave their homes if they want to go to uni or start their careers, which can be a daunting experience. “Leaving home can be a scary time particularly when you’ve lived in a country town,” he said. “I remember I lived in Lismore and when I got a scholarship to come to Sydney for college, I arrived out in Sydney and I thought ‘how am I going to cope with this place?’ “It wasn’t until you got to know some of the other people at college and you started to feel relaxed and started to feel there was a little spot in this huge city where you fitted and where life just sort of went on as you knew it, and that’s the sort of experience that we have tried to give these kids.” One of the students, Lachlan Miller, spent the week working with Lendlease on the Northern Road upgrade and said that the experience has helped him decide what to pursue after school. “They had the whole team working out there and there was an office on the side

Penrith Rotary members Ken Buttrum and Paul Jeffress with students from West Wyalong High School of the road, so I was working with heaps of different people like environmental scientists, engineers and safety managers,” he said. However, student Josie Holland explained that it wasn’t all work and no play, as Rotary also organised activities in Sydney, such as bowling and a ferry ride to Manly. “They also held a breakfast for all of us and we got to talk about what life is like in West Wyalong and why we wanted to do

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our work experience, and it was really nice getting to meet new people,” she said. While the aim of the program is to give the students a taste of life in the city, Mr Buttrum said that it gives the kids so much more than that. “This is more than just work experience,” he said. “It’s about life skills, it’s about having confidence in your own abilities, it’s about discovering some abilities through work that you didn’t know you had.”

Students ‘do it in a dress’ for charity EMILY NEWTON

he guys and girls of Glenmore Park High School donned their best school dress to raise money for girls’ access to education. Last week, staff and students participated in Do It In A Dress Day for the second straight year. “Staff and students participated by gaining sponsorship to wear the ‘Do It In A Dress’ uniform on the day,” Glenmore Park High Principal, Lisette Gorick said. “It was an extremely successful day with fundraising reaching $2345.” The fundraiser, coordinated by the One Girl Foundation, is committed to raising funds to support the education of girls in

Sierra Leone and Uganda in Africa where girls only have a one-in-six chance of attending high school. The Do It In A Dress fundraiser aims to encourage a discussion about what it means to put on a school dress, regardless of age, gender or location. Chloe Shaw, School Captain and Ambassador of The One Girl Foundation, also held a One Girl Gala Night to raise further funds. “Chloe was supported by staff and senior leadership team students. This night raised $1200, and was a real credit to Chloe and her team,” Ms Gorick said. “The total raised through both events was $3545, exceeding Chloe’s goal of $3000. This will provide an education for 11 girls for a year.”

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Christmas can place added burdens on families who are struggling financially EMILY NEWTON

he countdown to Christmas has begun, but for many Penrith families the festive season brings additional stress and financial hardship. Fortunately, local charities and support networks are quietly working through the holiday season to ease the burden. Nicole Devine, from Community Junction Inc, is ensuring that locals know who to connect with if they need help, encouraging them to reach out and ask. “People don’t realise that there is a lot of support,” she said. “They don’t know where to go to access things. Because our community organisations are often part-time, we sort of slip through the sideline. “People need to know that they are there and they are ready to support whoever needs help.” Ms Devine said despite common misconceptions, you don’t need to walk in with bills or paperwork to prove you need support, you simply need to ask for help. “There’s a lot of embarrassment for families in particular, the focus goes on their children and adults get forgotten about at Christmas time,” she said. “It’s OK to access these services, they’re

Nicole Devine says there are local support services available for people over Christmas. Photo: Kate Reid

out there for a reason, they’re out there to support people.” Local meal and support services offer Christmas lunches or hampers that are delivered to help reduce stress on struggling families through organisations including Mama Lana’s Community Foundation, Ross Hutchison Foundation and Anglicare. “Most families need two incomes right now just to survive. Christmas just puts that extra pressure on everyone,” Ms Devine said. “So many people have said their electricity prices have jumped from $300 up to $600 or $700. At Christmas time, how are they supposed to find that money as well as buying all this Christmas stuff? “As a society, we are expected to stay within good graces and keep up appearances. Christmas is all about the kids, but if you don’t have the money for that, a lot of emotions can get internalised and it compounds from there.” Ms Devine said the best way to help the community is for different organisations and businesses to get together to help find a solution. Community Junction Inc are accepting donations to their annual food and toy drive at all sites. For more information, visit www.communityjunction.org.au.

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anta’s helpers were hard at work this week visiting local shops to spread the word about his planned arrival at this year’s Christmas Tree Lighting event. The Abominable Snowman and his Reindeer friends will be joining Santa and other characters at the event held on November 17 at Memory Park in Penrith. Coming a long way since it started four years ago, Penrith CBD Corporation CEO Gai Hawthorn said that this year’s event is set to be the biggest yet. “We started it the first year and we had one little tree in the pop-up park and probably a crowd of about 300, and it was a really nice community spirit night,” she said. “Last year we reached 5000 people and now we have a much bigger tree.” This year the event will also include Taste of Christmas, which will see the local restaurants like Trevi’s around Memory Park add to the Christmas spirit. “High Street Social are also having a set menu and they’re staying open late and Mr Watkin’s is going to bring out his little hot dogs even though his bar doesn’t open for another week until after the event and Screaming Beans are also staying open.

“Then we are bringing in Menu by the Park, which is about 16 different food trucks, so everyone is going to have an amazing amount of food to choose from which is really good.” While people will find that this year there are many highlights for the whole family to enjoy, Ms Hawthorn said, for her, the highlight is always the community spirit that underlines the event. “I think it isn’t one highlight, it’s more about the community spirit, be it business or social community and they all come together on that one night,” she said. A major boost also came last week after Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres presented the Penrith CBD Corporation with $10,000 to spend on local shopping and dining in the area. “Local businesses are at the heart of their communities and we are so pleased to offer this support,” Ms Berejiklian said during a visit to Penrith. The funding will go towards the ‘Shop and Dine Local’ campaign, which will give local businesses a festive vibe for the Christmas season. “We are truly grateful to receive the funding especially at this time of year,” Ms Hawthorn said. The festivities on Friday, November 17 commence from 5pm.

The Abominable Snowman and his Reindeer Friends stocking up for Christmas at Sweet Surprises in High Street. Photo: Simon Gould

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Race that shocks the nation over for another year The Melbourne Cup should be called “the race that shocks the nation”. People still talk about the horrors of the 2014 event, when one horse fractured a cannon bone and was killed on the track and another collapsed and died in his stall after the race. The following year, a mare lay on the ground with a shattered leg until she was killed. But the headlines hide the extent of the carnage: from July 2016 through July 2017, 137 horses died on Australian racetracks. That’s one every 2.6 days. Horses used for racing typically weigh more than 500 kilograms, are supported by ankles the size of a human’s, and are whipped to make them run around tracks at speeds of more than 50 kilometres per hour while carrying humans on their backs. They’re victims of an industry that is rife with drug abuse, injuries, and race fixing, and many of their careers end at the abattoir. Few of these horses are retired to pastures, because owners don’t want to pay for a horse who doesn’t bring in any money. We invite the 99 per cent of Australians who oppose cruelty to animals to help end this exploitative “sport” by refusing to patronise the tracks and informing their friends and family about the tragic lives that horses used for racing lead. DESMOND BELLAMY, PETA AUSTRALIA

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Stadium funding In the lead-up to the 2015 State Election, Stuart Ayres graced the front page of the Weekender with a promise/expectation that an announcement would be made about an Outer Western Sydney Stadium, possibly in Penrith, within a few months. It’s now more than two years later, and the Government still hasn’t worked out the upgrades of the main stadiums in Sydney let alone announcing the Outer Western Sydney Stadium. What happened with this? Surely this is pretty close to a broken election promise. It seems like the Outer Western Sydney Stadium has been forgotten. TERRY DERN, VIA EMAIL

Car park chaos What is it about car parks that suddenly creates drivers who have no idea what they are doing? My highlight is watching the soccer mums try to get their over-sized SUV vehicles they clearly don’t understand or know how to navigate into parking spots. A close second is how oblivious people become to others around them while reversing or waiting for spots. Wake up, Penrith, and start using car parks properly. If you are not confident enough to make your way around a car park you shouldn’t be driving in the first place. CHRISTINE SMITH, VIA EMAIL

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Discovering young leaders EMILY NEWTON

rom sending books around the world, encouraging exercise initiatives and creating letter writing projects, local students have emerged as young leaders through the Max Potential project. Students from Jamison High School, Penrith High School, St Marys Senior High School and Nepean Creative and Performing Arts High School participated in the challenge aimed at connecting growing, young leaders with community leaders as volunteer coaches. A showcase was held at Penrith RSL last week, where students presented their projects and demonstrated their innovative thinking. Mariama Biro Saibou, from St Marys Senior High School, based her assignment on getting books to Africa. “The idea is every cranny and nook deserves a good book, it’s about getting books to every corner of the world, because every human being deserves literature and an education,” she said. “The people getting these books are my family, they are my cousins, my aunts and uncles.

“While I am an Australian and I have the privilege of an education, sometimes their access is not as easy.” Mariama described the project as an incredible challenge. “I feel like I have grown as a human being. You learn that this world is beyond just you,” she said. “My coach goes above and beyond. The amount of help, effort, guidance and wisdom that she has offered has been great.” One coach, Renee Gadd from the Australian Taxation Office, had nothing but praise for the young adults and their determination. “It’s been a really great opportunity to give these young adults a head start at life,” Ms Gadd said. “They will now be able to go in and be such successful citizens and give back to this community. “Not only is it a benefit for the young adults, but I will be able to take what I have learned now back into my organisation and be a better leader all around.” The Max Potential project runs over six months with one-on-one coaching, workshops and a focus on delivering community service projects to make a difference in the local region.

Mariama Biro Saibou was one of the young adults who took part in the Max Potential Showcase. Photo: Melinda Jane

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n average, one woman is killed every week in Australia as a result of domestic violence. Penrith’s 2017 White Ribbon Day walk will take place on Saturday, November 25 where hundreds of people will once again put their best foot forward to demonstrate their commitment in helping to change this statistic. Penrith Mayor John Thain said events such as the Council’s White Ribbon

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ranebrook resident and a firefighter with 32 years of experience, Albert Slade, has serious concerns about the fire safety of the area. Looking across The Northern Road towards the tall trees that stand between Jordan Springs and Werrington Downs, Mr Slade fears that not enough has been done to protect residents in the area from serious bush fire. “On the other side of the trees, there is a new estate going in that is a part of the Jordan Springs estate,” he said. “This area here has not seen fire or any hazard reduction in an 18-year period. “My concern for all the residents along here is, if a fire started there and the wind was blowing in our direction, by the time it went from being a surface fire and climbing the trees it will be in the crown of the trees and that’s when you get an ember attack. “We will be under ember attack.” Mr Slade can’t recall any hazard reduction taking place in the nearby area, and cites the ferocity of the Vincent Road fire last year as an example of the risk residents face.

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Warning ahead of fire season After contacting Penrith City Council about his concerns, he feels their response shows they’re not taking the threat seriously. “The only hazard reduction that I am aware of in this area so far is one around the Pony Club on Londonderry Road,” he said. But Council has told the Weekender that significant hazard reduction burns have been conducted to prepare for the current fire season. “The NSW Rural Fire Service (NSWRFS) has advised that significant hazard reduction burns have been conducted by the NSWRFS and the National Parks and Wildlife Service during last winter and spring within the Cumberland Zone and the lower Blue Mountains in preparation for the current fire season,” a Council spokesperson said. “The NSWRFS is committed to providing assistance to land owners, including Council with a range of hazard reductions and mitigation activities. “Any mitigation activities that are undertaken must be in accordance with relevant legislation.” This year is expected to see a potentially dangerous bush fire season following a dry winter.

Albert Slade is concerned about the upcoming fire season. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Energy assessment Penrith Council’s Sustainability team is giving one lucky resident a free home energy assessment worth $300. To be in the running to win the assessment, all you need to do is subscribe to Council’s Sustainability eNews and tell Council in 50 words or less what sustainability workshops or events you’d love to see held in the Penrith area. And anyone can enter – it doesn’t matter if you live in a house or unit, or if you’re an owner or renter! Send your entry to sustainabilityteam@ penrith.city and they’ll add your email to the contact list for the Sustainability eNews. The competition closes 5pm on November 26. All entrants must read and accept the Terms and Conditions before entering the competition.

Little Caesars to open new South Penrith store on Monday t’s America’s fastest growing best value pizza chain and now Penrith is getting a taste of Little Caesars. The chain will open its fifth Sydney store in South Penrith on Monday, November 13 following a successful three years since the launch of its first Aussie store in Casula. Little Caesars South Penrith is the first of many new stores set to open across Sydney within the coming months. Arriving in Southlands Shopping Centre, Little Caesars South Penrith will greet its new neighbours with its pizzas and tasty side items including its famous five dollar 12” Large HOT-N-READY Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza for only $3.95 pick-up during its opening week. The HOT-N-READY range means locals and visitors will be able to quickly choose, order and take away selected Little Caesars pizzas on the spot, removing the need to pre-order over the phone or online. Already proven to be popular with customers in Casula, Parramatta, Leichhardt and Miranda, the value-driven new HOT-N-READY range – where a Large 12” Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza is only five dollars – will be a key offering in Miranda too. In addition, online ordering and pizza delivery is available for convenience of customers.

Aldi wins the war A Mozo mystery shop of 20 Christmas items from Coles, Aldi and Woolworths found Aldi came out on top when it came to competitive pricing, totalling $90.15 for the Christmas Day shop. Crunching the numbers on everything from fresh whole chicken to Camembert cheese, the discount supermarket offered the competitive pricing edge. The Coles Christmas shop totalled $108.23 and Woolworths came in at $112.71 – a meagre three per cent price difference between the major competitors. The mystery Christmas shop included festive favourites such as mince pies, panettone, fresh whole chicken, Christmas cake and cheese and crackers.

Little Caesars Director Ernest Koury at the new South Penrith store “We’re very excited to be expanding Little Caesars with our new stores. Little Caesars will be serving the area with the best value pizza pick-up and delivery in town,” said Little Caesars Director, Ernest Koury. “We promise the same quality, low cost option that has been making meal time fun and simple globally for years. Our 12”

large pizza is 19 per cent larger than most other 11” large pizzas – that’s equivalent to 1.5 more slices at Little Caesars!” Little Caesars prides itself on its quality ingredients, using sauce from fresh crushed tomatoes, its own pepperoni recipe and daily-made dough. Little Caesars South Penrith opens at 11am on Monday, November 13.

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Penrith woman who has been ‘putting the Lotto on’ for the past 40 years became $1 million richer this week after her family’s syndicate won a Monday and Wednesday Lotto windfall. Speaking to a NSW Lotteries official to confirm her win, the syndicate leader described the moment she discovered they had won. “I was just watching television last night and I was flicking between stations and the Lotto numbers popped up,” she said on Tuesday. “I thought ‘they’re my numbers’ and so I went online to check! “These are the numbers I’ve had for Nextra in Westfield sold the winning entry decades – they’re a combination of family ticket from Lal’s Nextra in Westfield birthdates.” To celebrate the win, the close family Penrith. This is the second big win for the newsahave already begun planning a cruise gency, after another Penrith woman won together. “We’ve decided what we’re going to do $100,000 earlier this year in the Lucky Lotteries Super Jackpot draw. with most of it already!” she said. Owner of Lal’s Nextra, Shiu Lal, said “We’re going to go on a cruise all together! And everyone is getting some- this week that the outlet was celebrating selling another winning entry by their thing.” The family syndicate was one of the customers. “We sold a Lucky Lotteries Super Jackthree division one winners in Monday night’s Monday & Wednesday Lotto draw pot 1st Prize winning entry earlier this year and now a division one,” he said. 3710. “It’s very good! The staff are all very The woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, purchased the winning happy!”

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embers of the Nepean Men’s Shed have put their hands to good use in constructing two replica dispatch boxes for mock Parliaments for local students. Federal Member for Lindsay, Emma Husar, said she was honoured to attend the Nepean Men’s Shed to receive the “magnificent” dispatch boxes. “It was particularly special to receive the dispatch boxes that will be used by

children across the electorate when we have mock parliaments at their schools,” Ms Husar said. “It is a great opportunity for kids to learn about parliament and run a debate. The boxes are a beautiful addition to the theatre of debating legislation and understanding what happens at Parliament.” Men’s Shed members Kevin Saunders and Joe Guiana carefully constructed the dispatch boxes and Paul Mills skilfully engraved the Coat of Arms. “The boxes will be greatly appreciated by all the kids,” Ms Husar said.

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Power of music on show Local students take part in nationwide effort to boost appreciation of music LAUREN SUTTIE

rimary school students from The Lakes Christian College hit all the right notes as they recently joined in on Australia’s biggest musical item. 142 students participated in the ‘Music Count Us In’ (MCUI) program, which saw more than 3,000 schools and over half a million students across Australia perform the same song at the same time. Primary Coordinator Rosalie Bell has organised the program for the last two years and said that it is an inclusive event, which helps to develop music education. “My favourite thing is that I have got all the kids involved, everybody has a go,” she said. “It doesn’t matter their level of music skill, they all get in and have a go. There is something for everybody and it’s just so exciting to see all these kids, even if they are just ringing a bell, but they’re also learning some basic music skills. “I’ve got kids playing recorder that you would never expect to be able to pick it up and they’re all having a go.” This year’s song, ‘Shine Together’, was written by five students from around Australia who were guided by Program Ambassador John Foreman and Program

Primary coordinator Rosalie Bell and music teacher Jessica Mann with some of the students before the performance Mentor Taylor Henderson. Year 4 student Matilda Williams learned how to play the recorder with her classmates for the song, which promotes celebrating everyone’s individualism. “It’s about how they’re celebrating people’s differences and how they’re unique, and that it’s not bad to have differences,” Matilda said. “I like it because everyone has a chance

to play music and have fun with other peers.” The University of Technology provided a large projector screen, which enabled the school to live stream the main event in Melbourne’s Federation Square along with all the other schools. Making it a day of celebration, the school also invited grandparents, parents and friends to watch as the dance group,

the recorder group and the choir also performed. According to Music Australia, only 23 per cent of Australian schools are able to offer students a music education despite research showing how beneficial it is for students’ self development. Each year, Music Australia hope to encourage music education through the MCUI program.

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t’s only been open a matter of months, but Avli Restaurant is fast becoming one of Penrith’s hottest new restaurants. Located in a beautiful 1930s-built church in Cranebrook, this familyrun Greek establishment is the first of its kind in western Sydney – not only because of its unique setting with original architecture – but for its delicious traditional cuisine, warm atmosphere and friendly staff. Co-owner of Avli Restaurant, Sophia Tsaparopoulos, said it was her father’s dream and passion to bring quality Greek cuisine to the Penrith community. “For 35 years my father wanted to bring quality food with a friendly atmosphere into the Penrith area, where he has lived since moving over from Greece at the age of 23,” she said. “The Greek way is all about family and Avli Restaurant is perfect for birthdays, big group dinners and people looking for a fun night out.” If you’ve never tried Greek food before, you don’t know what you

are missing out on. Avli Restaurant has some exciting dishes on their menu that will have your tastebuds jumping for joy including a Trio of Dips, Halloumi Saganaki or Boureki for entrée; Moussaka, Kleftiko, Meatballs or Stifado for main; and Galaktoboureko or Baklava for dessert. Once you try just one of these amazing dishes, you’ll already be planning your next night out to sample the rest. “Every Wednesday for lunch, our chefs at Avli Restaurant put on a beautiful Greek buffet for just $28.50 per person,” Sophia said. “This buffet is the perfect way for you and your friends to taste all our best meals all at once.” If you’ve heard the buzz around town, why not experience what everyone is talking about in true Greek style! Avli Restaurant is located at 540A Cranebrook Road, Cranebrook. They are open for lunch from Tuesday to Sunday and dinner from Tuesday to Saturday. For more information or to book, visit www.avlirestaurant.com.au.

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ave you heard ‘the only things certain in life are death and taxes’? There is another certainty – change. I love and embrace change for amazing opportunities, but many feel threatened by change. If we recognise change is inevitable we can act proactively. The forms change takes Change occurs in our lives constantly as we grow older and hopefully wiser. Aging can mean our bodies don’t bounce back quickly, and tolerance to stress can reduce. These changes can creep up on us, and we often don’t notice until our body reacts unexpectedly. Business change can also be gradual. However, the most stress comes from sudden changes – the chain that stops stocking your line, the supplier who cuts you off as they’ve changed strategy or gone out of business, or unexpected changes to industry regulations. Planning ahead and risk management Rather than put our heads in the sand, plan ahead knowing change is certain. We can conduct a quarterly business SWOT Analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses,

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f you think traffic is a problem in Penrith these days, spare a thought for people half a century ago when cars were backed up from the Penrith CBD all the way to St Marys as the region flocked to catch the newest and biggest show in town. The day was Thursday, April 16, 1964, and it will be long remembered as the day a Penrith icon was born. An icon that didn’t just bring the community together back then, but is still doing so more than 50 years later. Although there had been a racing track at the current Penrith Paceway site since the early 1920s, harness racing didn’t officially begin until that day in April when the first registered meeting was held. According to Penrith Paceway CEO Lorraine Pozza, Show Society President Dr Maurice Renshaw, worked tirelessly for a long time to secure a trotting licence for Penrith. “A special act of parliament was enacted to place Penrith outside the 30 mile (48km) limit that was in force at the time and had prevented a licence being granted to the city,” she said. “By the legislation, Penrith would be declared a country area for trotting purposes. Dr Renshaw had been closely perusing the allocation of a licence throughout the past year and the major breakthrough came when chief secretary Mr C Kelly inspected the Penrith Showground area.” When the licence was finally given the green light in 1964, Penrith spectators streamed towards the showground from all directions from mid-afternoon to obtain a vantage point for the opening race at 7.30pm. The bookmakers ring had over 40 book-

JD Watts and John Taylor on April 16, 1964 ies with a waiting list of another 20 and crowds were in excess of 7000 people, which tested the capacity of the ground. The opening night didn’t go without its fair share of teething problems though, with leading horses in the first two races visibly affected by the glare the photofinish flood lamps produced. But despite all the challenges of opening night, people continued to return to the Paceway in their droves for decades as it was the only place to witness top level harness racing in their own backyard.

In 1984, the main grandstand was installed but it wasn’t until 1999 when the Penrith Paceway would undergo its biggest transformation thus far courtesy of a huge range of improvements brought about by President Max Laughton. Along with his fellow directors, Mr Laughton decided to make the bold but necessary move to extend the track from 764 metres to half a mile (804 metres). He also decided to introduce a registered club for punters and families to enjoy whilst spending a night at the races.

“1999 was a memorable time in our club’s history but we did have one particular teething problem back then,” Ms Pozza explained. “When we first opened the club in ‘99, we had a major blackout and we had to use candles… it was ‘Club by Candlelight’. “It was quite unexpected and forced us to build a little substation on Ransley Street to prevent it from happening again.” The Paceway has been in operation for more than 50 years and will be a prominent icon in Penrith for years to come.

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n the small town of Esk in Queensland lives three sisters: Dawn, Mourne and Eve. Together these strange and unusual musical women are known as The Kransky Sisters. With their curious and macabre life stories, and kooky interpretations of tracks like ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyonce – or any other song they manage to pick up on the wireless – the dark-haired, polka-dot clad sisters have had audiences amused, and slightly confused, for close to two decades.

This week I picked up the phone and patched through a call to the off-the-wall trio, who are gearing up for their ‘A Very Kransky Christmas’ tour, which is heading to the Blue Mountains Theatre. As the call gets picked up, I hear a slightly crackled yet rather proper voice say ‘Kransky residence’. It’s the voice of Mourne Kranksy – the matriarchal figure of the trio. “Oh yes Kate, hello dear,” she says, as we launch into a conversation about all things Christmas. It seems that a Kranksy Christmas is a little different to the typical Aussie Christmas. “Our mother liked to chant and count

rows of stitches in doilies every Christmas, it was a great tradition of hers,” Mourne explains. “Our neighbour’s ferret comes over too and sometimes we like to put a little red ribbon and a bell around his neck. “He makes a hell of a mess in the kitchen though.” Along with enjoying games of knuckles and dancing around the Hills Hoist, The Kranksy Sisters also love to celebrate Christmas with their favourite tunes – which they play in their shows on instruments like the tuba, guitar, and more unusual items like a toilet brush. “There is one we sing in our show that’s a bit frightening,” Mourne explains.

“It’s about what you shouldn’t do because Santa’s watching, he even watches you in your sleep. “You have to have a healthy respect for Santa when you hear these things.” As we wind up our call, after Mourne sings the praises of the Blue Mountains, the eldest Kransky sister leaves me with one last instruction. “If you need anymore information on our show, email our neighbour Ms Boyle, she owns the ferret,” Mourne said. ‘A Very Kransky Christmas’ will be on at the Blue Mountains Theatre on Wednesday, December 6 at 8pm. Tickets start at $44.50. To purchase tickets, visit www. bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au.

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Fritz and the Nutcracker as they take on the evil Rat King. The Russian National Ballet Theatre is known the world over for its captivating performances and wide repertoire of ballet masterpieces. When it comes to Christmas celebrations it doesn’t get much more magical than this. So grab your tickets now and treat the family to the perfect Christmas gift of a fun and festive night out at the ballet. The Russian National Ballet Theatre will present ‘The Nutcracker’ at the Evan Theatre on Saturday, November 25 at 8pm. Tickets start at $69. To purchase tickets, visit www.penrith.panthers. com.au or call 1300 PANTHERS.

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Friday, November 17 The Best of the Bee Gees – Rooty Hill RSL From $25, 8pm 9677 4916 Blackstar – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Vinyl Tap – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Seattle Sound – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764 Blake Tailor – Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Thunderstruck AC/DC Show – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9.30pm 9623 1384

Karaoke with Dean – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Bootleg Beatles Evan Theatre 1300 PANTHERS Sunday, Nov 12, 2.30pm, $43.24

Saturday, November 11 Remembrance Day Two-up – Australian Arms Hotel Free entry, 2pm 4731 3881 Greg Poppleton’s Bakelite Dance Road – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Wild Swans in Concert – The Joan From $60, 7.30pm 4723 7600

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Saturday, November 18 Maree Montgomery – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Karaoke – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 5764 Get your singing voices ready! Daisy Moon Was Born This Way – The Joan From $50, 2pm and 7.30pm 4723 7600 M7 – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Brad Johns Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Menopause the Musical Rooty Hill RSL 9677 4916 Saturday, Nov 18, 8pm, From $45

Social Darts – St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Live music – Wentworth Falls Country Club Free entry, 7pm 4757 1202 Rockin’ the 70s with The Classic Kings – Evan Theatre Members: free, visitors: $17, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS JPY and the Allstar Band – Rooty Hill RSL From $49, 8pm 9677 4916 Daisy Moon Was Born This Way – The Joan From $50, 7.30pm 4723 7600 Partners in Rhyme – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Ultimate Pink Show – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Just like the real thing! The Chosen Ones – Colonial Hotel

No Regrets: The Edith Piaf Story – The Paragon, Katoomba $88.50, 7pm 4782 2928 Jed Zarb – Lithgow Workers Club Free entry, 8pm 6352 2777 Cello and Chocolate – Josophan’s Gingerbread House, Katoomba $20-$55, 7.30pm 4782 6958

Sunday, November 19 Venus 2 – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Jed Zarb – Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4773 8888 Pink Chevys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Tony Lee: Blue Mountains Concert Society – Blue Mountains Theatre, Springwood From $25, 2.30pm 4723 5050

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Have a game of two-up this Remembrance Day To commemorate Remembrance Day this Saturday, November 11, the Australian Arms Hotel in Penrith will be doing something a little different. From 2pm to 6pm guests are invited to head down to the Arms for a game of two-up in the beer garden. There will also be a classic Aussie BBQ and pop-up bar to keep guests well-fed, plus live music from 6pm. Though two-up is often associated with ANZAC Day, it’s a little known fact that it can also be played after noon on Remembrance Day. The Australian Arms Hotel is located at the top end of High Street in Penrith.

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Ê Could ‘Sunrise’ host Sam Armytage be the latest breakfast TV star on the move? That was the report last week suggesting Kochie’s sidekick could also be on the move to Channel Ten, to host a brand new breakfast show for the network. While Seven aren’t commenting on the rumour as yet, it would be quite unbelievable that the two leading ladies of breakfast TV (Lisa Wilkinson being the other) could depart for the same network within weeks of each other.

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Ê It’s official: After 27 years, ‘The Simpsons’ will no longer be seen on Channel Ten after Fox cancelled its $376.8 million output deal with the network. Other shows permanently leaving Ten include ‘Modern Family’, ‘This is Us’, ‘The X-Files’, ‘Bob’s Burgers’, ‘American Horror Story’, ‘Empire’, ‘Star’, ‘New Girl’, ‘Speechless’, ‘Cops’, ‘The Last Man on Earth’, ‘Fresh Off the Boat’, ‘American Crime Story’ plus old episodes of ‘Malcolm in the Middle’, ‘MASH’ and ‘Futurama’. Ê Good news for fans of ‘Gruen’, ‘Shaun Micallef’s Mad as Hell’ and ‘The Weekly with Charlie Pickering’, with all three ABC shows confirmed to return in 2018. Ê Did you know that new Channel Seven game show ‘The Wall’ is filmed in Poland? Yes, that’s right! There are only three ‘The Wall’ sets on Earth, including one in the US and one in France but instead of building a whole new set just for the Aussie series, Seven flew host Axle Whitehead along with all the contestants to Poland to film the series. The audience is understood to be all English speaking and ex-pats. Interesting stuff!

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Ê Channel Nine have signed ‘The Block’ couple Ronnie and Georgia, who came third in the finale auction. The pair will provide advice, tips and inspiration across home improvement, renovation and lifestyle across all of Nine’s platforms on both broadcast and digital. Ê Natalie Bassingthwaighte is reprising fan favourite Izzy Hoyland on ‘Neighbours’. Bassingthwaighte was on the show from 2003 to 2006 as Dr Karl’s love interest but she hasn’t been seen since. Her episodes will go to air next year. Ê Popular UK drama ‘Cold Feet’ has been renewed for 2018. Season seven of the show returns to 7TWO next Monday, November 20 at 7.30pm.

Ê SBS has secured the exclusive free-toair rights to three upcoming rugby union matches from the Wallabies 2017 Spring Tour. All the action kicks off this Sunday, November 12 from 4am. Ê Season two of ‘Wolf Creek’ will stream on Stan from December 15. In an interesting move, Nine started airing the first season of the local horror drama last Thursday, no doubt to drive interest in the new season. Ê Spoiler alert! Amy Carlson, who played Linda on ‘Blue Bloods’ has revealed she was unhappy with the way her character was killed off in the show (via a helicopter crash). She plays no part in season eight of the hit US crime show.

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Two Kinds of Truth Detective Harry Bosch is back for the 20th time in the new release from international best selling author Michael Connelly. In Two Kinds of Truth Harry is a volunteer working on cold cases alongside the San Fernando police. When the team are called out to investigate the murder of a young pharmacist at a local drug store, they find themselves thrown into the big business world of pill production and prescription drug abuse. At the same time Bosch discovers that one of his old cases from his LAPD days isn’t quite over, when a long-imprisoned killer claims that Harry framed him. After leaving the LAPD on not-so-great terms, his former colleagues aren’t quick to rush to his aid, and Bosch finds himself alone in his attempt to clear his name. With the two unrelated cases starting to cross paths, Bosch learns a valuable lesson about the difference between truth that sets you free and truth that buries you. Before becoming an author, Michael Connelly was a police reporter for the Los Angeles Times, no doubt giving him a fascinating insight into the world of crime. So far the response to the release has been positive, with Two Kinds of Truth earning itself 4.5 stars on reader review site Goodreads. This one is a must read for those who can’t get enough of great crime thrillers.

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They say that truth is stranger than fiction, and that certainly applies to the romantic comedy ‘The Big Sick’. The film is based on the bizarre but true story of comedian Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily. The pair meet after one of Kumail’s standup sets and their one night stand blossoms into a relationship. Unfortunately the road to love is far from smooth as Kumail is being pressured into an arranged marriage by his traditional Muslim parents. To throw another spanner in the works, Emily is struck down by a mystery illness

that puts her into a medically-induced coma. There, by her bedside, Kumail must deal with her parents Beth (Holly Hunter) and Terry (Ray Romano), who he has never met, while also trying to decide between his family and his heart. Far from being a corny and sickly sweet romance, ‘The Big Sick’ offers a fresh take on the rom-com genre, making every attempt to embrace the realities, and awkwardness, of falling in love. ‘The Big Sick’ has received an almost unanimously positive response from critics on movie review site Rotten Tomatoes.

CINEMA Murder on the Orient Express Rated M

It’s one of history’s most well known and loved mystery stories, and now the classic Agatha Christie novel gets a modern makeover with the release of the new film ‘Murder on the Orient Express’. When a murder takes place during a lavish train ride through Europe each one of the 13 strangers becomes a suspect. What unfolds is one of the most suspenseful and stylish mysteries ever told, as Detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) follows the clues to solve the puzzle before the murderer finds their next victim. Along with his role as detective, Branagh also takes to the director’s chair once again to lead a seriously

star studded cast. The impressive list of Hollywood heavyweights includes Michelle Pfeiffer, Daisy Ridley, Penelope Cruz, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Willem Dafoe, Olivia Colman and Josh Gad. It’s never easy doing justice to such a well known tale, but with slick aesthetics, a talented cast and Kenneth Branagh at the helm, ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ has all the ingredients for a captivating who dunnit. Check it out now... you won’t regret it! ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ is currently screening at Hoyts Penrith in the Westfield complex. For session times, visit www. hoyts.com.au.

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Taylor Swift is back with a new album and a brand new image. The aptly titled ‘Reputation’ sees Taylor taking on her critics with singles like ‘Look What You Made Me Do’, which had plenty of people talking when it dropped earlier this year.

With the immortal words ‘the old Taylor can’t come to the phone right now’ the pop singer made it clear that fans were going to get a whole new performer this time round. Whether you’re a fan of the new sound or not, this is sure to be one of the most talked about albums of the year.

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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The Venus/Jupiter connection promises lots of fun, love and laughter. Romance could blossom or a friendship be rekindled. But resist the urge to be extravagant and self-indulgent. On Tuesday adventure calls, as you tune into the Wild Child within. Saturday’s New Moon indicates a turnaround to do with a joint financial matter or an intimate relationship. So prepare to initiate some positive changes, but do so in a diplomatic way.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Lady Luck comes calling early in the week! But in order to achieve success, abstract ideas must be transformed into practical projects. And remember there’s a fine line between divine dreams and disappointing delusions. The current buzz words are companionship and cooperation, as you concentrate on the needs of loved ones. But is a close relationship stuck on auto-pilot?

LEO

Family life looks fabulous early in the week, when Venus and Jupiter bless relationships with your favourite relatives. It’s not all fun and frivolity though! From Friday onwards the New Moon reminds you there’s a backlog of chores to do at home. So get your cleaning and de-cluttering skates on. Then you can start the following week in super organised style, from the spruced-up comfort of your Lion’s Den.

Even routine tasks will be fun on Monday, as Venus and Jupiter help you enjoy each step along the way. Some vigorous physical exercise will also help you bounce through the week with extra enthusiasm. But if you don’t communicate clearly, then misunderstandings are likely. Friday’s fabulous Mercury/Mars connection gives you the motivation to initiate projects and walk your talk. Saturday’s moon signals a fresh start.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Monday’s Venus/Jupiter connection helps you pump up the Crab charm at home or at work. Colleagues or loved ones are hoping you’ll come up with some super creative ideas so dig deep. Saturday night’s New Moon signals a period of nurturing old relationships and establishing new ones. So it’s a wonderful time to focus on family, friends and, of course, having fun.

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

This week, with lucky Venus linking up with prosperity planet Jupiter, you’ll be given the opportunity to make extra money. And you’ll also be in the mood to spend! So strive to show some restraint, otherwise you’ll go from princess to pauper in a flash. If you approach others with plenty of tact and charm, then your efforts will be generously rewarded. On Saturday, take the time to relax and appreciate the power of the New Moon.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Venus and Jupiter encourage you to contribute more to your local community. Social media is also favoured as you text, tweet, post or publish your ideas to an appreciative audience. Mercury is in your domestic zone. So communicating your thoughts and feelings in a direct and honest way will help family relationships move in a positive direction. Aim for a mental spring-clean on the weekend.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Don’t hesitate to grab lucky opportunities when they appear. If you maintain motivation and are passionately proactive, then your life will move in dynamic new directions. With the New Moon activating your hopes and wishes zone, it’s also time to review and re-imagine your goals and aspirations. Especially within a group, club or organisation. Resist the urge to be possessive or controlling with loved ones.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

With party planets Venus and Jupiter linking up early in the week, it’s time to have fun, flirt, charm, socialise, create and collaborate. So jump in and make the most of it! Then the New Moon indicates a major turnaround to do with money matters or self-esteem issues. Keep an open mind, as you absorb fresh financial information or road-test a new fashion or beauty trend. But remember Libra … you are lovable for who you are.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

With Venus, Jupiter and the New Moon all stimulating your career zone, start thinking about strategic ways to create work opportunities and maximise your professional potential. It’s also a wonderful week to get positive feedback from your boss, colleagues, clients or customers. Or start looking for a fabulous new job. The only person who is likely to sabotage your efforts is you. So shake off lingering self-doubt. Confidence is key!

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

It’s a wonderful week to zero in on your special unique talent, and make a promise to yourself that you will develop it to full capacity. As entertainer Katy Perry said: “Find out what your gift is and nurture it”. From Friday onwards, the New Moon propels you forward with plenty of passion and purpose. But, with Pluto under stress, resist the temptation to be a secretive and manipulative control-freak!

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FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

This week’s Venus/Jupiter vibes are wonderful for work and money. But don’t unintentionally mislead someone by giving them mixed messages. Do your best to keep communication crystal clear. On the weekend, prepare for a fresh start in an area involving legal matters, education, commerce, travel or international connections. The best time to take a holiday is up until December 3.

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Dining hot spots you simply have to try in Penrith!

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Penrith’s dining scene has seen huge growth in recent years, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. This week we take a look at some of the newest kids on the block...

Kate Reid Nutritionist kate.reid@ westernweekender.com.au @kate_reid6

The Village – 74 Henry Street, Penrith Set in the charming converted church that used to house King Henry’s Court, The Village is the jack of all trades when it comes to dining. Whether you’re after a delicious breakfast, tasty lunch, a traditional high tea, or a few cocktails with friends, The Village has something for everyone. They also offer function packages, making this the perfect location for your next get together. Big Daddy’s Burger Bar – 80 Henry Street, Penrith With so many new burger joints in town, Penrith is fast becoming a burger lover’s dream! One of the latest offerings is Big Daddy’s Burger Bar, an American diner style burger joint with mouthwatering options like the triple patty, triple cheese Mac Daddy.

Jabalna offers amazing food Grab a delicious side, like the curly fries or onion rings, and wash it all down with a traditional shake. Jabalna – Shop 2/91 Great Western Highway, Emu Plains Grab a taste of Lebanon at Jabalna Lebanese Cuisine situated at the foothills of the Blue Mountains. This family-owned and operated restaurant offers authentic food with a modern twist. The menu is packed with Lebanese favourites including a range of mouth watering mezza, shawarma and a selection of grill platters Avli Restaurant – 540A Cranebrook Road, Cranebrook Enjoy traditional Greek hospitality at

one of Penrith’s favourite new dining spots. In the surrounds of a beautiful 1930s-built church diners will be in heaven with traditional Greek dishes like the Halloumi Saganaki or Boureki for entrée; Moussaka, Kleftiko, Meatballs or Stifado for main; and Galaktoboureko or Baklava for dessert. Word around town is that this place books up quick, so make your reservations ASAP. And coming soon... Mr Watkin’s – 467 High Street, Penrith While it hasn’t opened its doors just yet, you’ll definitely want to add Mr Watkin’s to your ‘must visit’ list.

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’ve always found mature Hunter Valley semillon, or at least good-quality mature Hunter Valley Semillon, to be one of the wine world’s genuine wonders. My chief oenology lecturer described it as one of only three unique Australian wine styles, the other two being sparkling shiraz and Rutherglen muscat. I remember an early-morning round of very earlymorning golf many years ago in Hobart with that somewhat controversial, certainly provocative, Melbourne-based winewriter, the late Mark Shield. He waxed for several holes about the qualities of aged Hunter semillon and wondered how such a “mean, squinty-eyed youngster” could develop such grace, richness and complexity with time in the bottle. There are, of course, some fine examples available for keen drinkers — wines such as Tyrrells Vat 1 Semillon, but you’re going to have to fork out quite a bit for the pleasure of drinking that with your best seafood. Imagine my pleasure last weekend to be offered at Wollombi’s smallish Stonehurst a few glasses of 2007 Semillon (pictured) — and my even greater pleasure in finding that it was still available for purchase at the cellar door, for the very reasonable price of $35 a bottle. While proprietor/winemaker Daryl Heslop isn’t quite giving the stuff away for this ask, it really is a bargain. The wine in question has a trophy and gold medal to its credit, and as can be seen from my tasting notes it really is a gem. Daryl has some very handy older semillons available as well.

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Being prepared for swimming lessons is a must for parents Having the right things packed and available for your children at their lessons makes learning to swim a stress free and fun experience...

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If your home is anything like mine, there are lots of packed bags at the door – for school, sports, etc. As a mum of three children currently enrolled in swimming lessons, I definitely recommend having a well packed swimming bag to make the Learn To Swim experience even more fun and hassle free! So, what will you need to pack? Some swim schools will provide you with a membership card when you enrol, to make scanning in for lessons quick and easy, and to record attendances and absences, so make sure this card is packed in your swim bag for each visit. All learn to swim children will need a swimming costume and towel, plus a swim robe or dry clothes to change into, and a plastic bag for wet clothes always comes in handy. Warm clothes in winter are a must – my children love to travel home in their pyjamas and dressing gown after a nice hot shower at their swim centre! I also recommend taking shampoo, conditioner, comb and a small

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Australian education is at a crossroads as the nation tries to keep up with the standards set overseas... In Australia, 13 years of schooling concludes with a series of examinations known collectively in NSW as the HSC. The results in these tests are often the definitive guidelines to the students’ futures. In previous columns we have discussed the OECD’s worldwide ranking of schools, the top four nations being Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Japan. Each of these countries has university entrance examinations equivalent to the HSC. In Singapore it is the General Certificate of Education (GCE); South Korea it’s the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT); Taiwan has its General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT); in Japan the pathway is even more torturous with students having to pass National Centre Test for University Admissions test and then face a university-specific exam administered by their chosen university. Competition for university placement in all these countries is fierce, and unlike

Australia, the qualifications gained are forever linked to the reputation of the university providing the degree. The competitive situation has fuelled the growth of coaching colleges in these countries where almost every student attends some form of out of school tuition, many students attending up to 10 hours per week in the four mentioned countries. Fortunately Australia has not reached this level of competitiveness, but as a nation we need to compete with the product of the graduates of these education systems in a world increasingly driven by science and technology. The four mentioned nations are all resource poor while Australia’s wealth is based on its natural resources. Australian universities are one of its greatest assets with their international student programs earning in excess of $18 billion per year. Visitation by relatives and friends to international students contribute about half that amount again to the Aussie economy. Australia’s education system is at a crossroads, falling standards as evidenced by the declining trend of the OECD PISA evaluation; and an Australian Government seeking to sabotage its export education industry by raising university fees. The next few years should be interesting.

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Helping your children get into the property market Entering the property market has never been tougher, and parents are being called on to help...

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It has never been harder to enter the housing market with the average household now spending 40 per cent of net income on their mortgage. This is well above what we call mortgage stress. Almost unbelievably, this isn’t even the reason first home buyers are unable to enter the market. Many young people are prepared to make repayments at this level but are unable to enter the market with the lack of a deposit being the main barrier to entry. It is becoming increasingly necessary for parents to help their children purchase their first home. There are a number of strategies that can be utilised to help get your kids on the property ladder. Offering your home as security For many baby boomers and older Gen X’s, the bulk of their wealth is in their primary residence, with most having a reasonable amount of equity in the property. It is possible to offer your home as a security on the loan in addition to the

house being purchased by your child. This security acts as the deposit. We normally recommend that you establish two loans. One for 80 per cent of the bank valuation of the property being purchased, on this loan only the new house will be listed as security. The second loan is for the remainder of the loan and will have both houses as security. If the loans are structured this way, it limits the exposure for the parents and prevents the need for mortgage insurance.

Being a guarantor In some cases a bank will allow you to act as guarantor on a loan to help your child qualify for a loan. In this case, your assets and income will be relied upon for the loan but will not be used as direct security. In the event that your child defaults on the loan you will be equally responsible for the loan, but the bank won’t hold a mortgage on your home. The value of your assets will not be relevant for mortgage insurance purposes. Being a joint borrower This essentially means buying a property together, this is a bigger commitment. In this case, you will be responsible for making repayments and benefit from any capital growth or income from the property. I feel this works best with an investment property rather than a home your child is going to move into. In this case, I’d recommend outlining upfront the long-term plans, I would formalise exit strategies and would strongly urge you to get a formal agreement in place. All three of these options will enable you to help get your children into the property market. However, make sure that if you do this, the children themselves are able to afford it and you are not setting them up for failure.

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In July 2016 the NDIS was introduced across Australia, to support people with disabilities, their families and their carers. The NDIS is a new way to help people with a permanent and significant disability to receive care and support, in order to improve their ability to take part in everyday activities. Available support services range from personal care and transport, to common therapies such as podiatry and physiotherapy. Registered NDIS physiotherapists can help people of all age groups and with different conditions, to improve their involvement in the community, along with their level of independence. They are trained experts in treating children, young people and adults with varying disabilities, such as heart and lung conditions, neurological and musculoskeletal conditions. Registered NDIS physiotherapists can help with improving a person’s daily activities, like getting out of bed and moving around inside/outside the home, whilst also helping to manage pain and chronic conditions, or learn to use new equipment, like wheelchairs.

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Homer is a huge boy that was found as a stray and bought into the shelter, with no Microchip his family are unable to be contacted. Someone has loved homer ( a little bit to much ) as he is very overweight and needs to go on a doggy diet. Homer is a very happy, bouncy dog that will sit when asks and of course loves treats, he is avaliable for Adoption now so please come by and meet him.

Some conditions require a number of NDIS approved services to work closely together. For example, physiotherapists and podiatrists can jointly develop treatment programs for those that struggle to walk. A podiatrist can assess a person’s walking ability and make recommendations to help improve their balance and comfort. Registered NDIS approved podiatrists can also help with general foot and lowerlimb care. For those that struggle to reach their

PCC 627. STAFFY. FEMALE. 14 MONTHS. KENNEL 30. $385.00. AVAILABLE FOR SALE 16.11.17 Are you looking for a smaller size staffy to share your life with? This girl is a very happy bouncy, playful dog that would do best in a moderately active home where she can go for walks daily and spend time with the family. At 14 months of age she has alot of love and life to offer a new family so please come and meet her.

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feet, a podiatrist can ensure good foot health is maintained. Looking after nails, corns and callous can help reduce the risk of serious complications, such as wounds and ulcerations. Monitoring a person’s blood flow and nerve integrity of their feet is also very important for maintenance of good foot health. This should be done at least once per year and sometimes more regularly in those with disabilities. For more information about the NDIS, visit onepointhealth.com.au/ndis.

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

There are over three million pet cats in Australia, they are the second most common pet after dogs. Cats are wonderful pets that are very intelligent and playful. They are generally less active than dogs and enjoy sleeping for a large portion of the day. They do not usually need or even tolerate walks and are well suited to a family with a less active lifestyle or those living in smaller homes like units or townhouses. Cats are very inquisitive creatures and, if allowed, will often wander great distances. Cats that are outside also pose a risk to our native wildlife as they are expert hunters. If cats are kept inside they are protected from common problems which include cat fights, dog attacks, car accidents, parasite infestation and snake bites. By keeping cats inside you will protect our wildlife and keep your beloved cat safe. There are also many types of cat enclosures to enable cats to be safely outside. When keeping cats inside it is important to enrich their environment to avoid boredom and anxiety. This may be seen as inappropriate toileting, destructive or aggressive behaviour. There are several ways to enrich your cat’s environment,

including toys, play, training, novel ways of feeding and cat friendly additions to the house. The aim is to encourage a cat’s natural behaviour. A variety of toys can be used like stuffed toys, balls or toys suspended from elastic or string. Rotating the selection of toys is important to increase their novelty and interest. Ensure all string and thread toys are hidden between play sessions as these can be dangerous if eaten. Always remember that hands and fingers should never be used to encourage play and play biting should always be redirected to toys. Novel ways of providing food and treats include treat balls, food tossing sessions and offering treats during training. Cats are not as willing as dogs to learn lots of tricks but with short sessions, tasty treats and perseverance you will be surprised what you can teach a cat to do. You can hide treats in boxes to encourage exploratory behaviour. Water fountains are an interesting addition and many cats prefer flowing water. Cats love to explore and they will seek out good hiding spots and vantage points. Cat igloos, cat baskets and cardboard boxes all provide good places for cats to hide. Cats enjoy exploring vertically, by fitting cat shelves and placing cat trees in the house you can enable cats to perch at higher levels. Cats enjoy looking through windows into the outside world so posi-

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ondonderry’s Jess Gardiner overcame a stolen motorbike just one day before the all-important final round, to go on to win the prestigious 2017 FIM Enduro European Championship in Slovakia last week. Gardiner’s thrilling win adds to her Championnat de France d’enduro Championship, which she locked up two weeks prior. However, right before Gardiner was set to race in the final round, she was dealt a huge blow when her Yamaha WR250F was stolen out of her van by a professional group of Eastern European thieves. “My first bike I’ve ever paid for is the first bike I’ve ever had stolen,” Gardiner said before the final. “I hope them ‘buggers’ are having as much fun on my bike as I did.” Fortunately, the French Army team came to the rescue by lending the 24-year-old a new bike for the final round. However, the replacement bike wasn’t quite what the local dump truck driver was used to, leaving her to ride an unfamiliar bike in the most important race of the weekend. “I’m heartbroken to say the least. However, I will just continue pushing on

Jessica Gardiner has won the Enduro European Championship. Photo: Robert Pairan

throughout the weekend and hopefully we can lock up the championship,” she said. Despite the new wheels, Gardiner managed to leave her rivals for dust during the first day of competition. The great start was even more remarkable due to the fact she was hampered by a serious injury to her left scapula. Gardiner continued to dominate the competition on Day 2, which was good enough to see her lock up the title and become the first Aussie to win the FIM Enduro European Championship. “It’s great to be able to win the championship with a day remaining,” she said. “I’ll be able to go into tomorrow with no pressure whatsoever and simply enjoy the day. “Just like the French Enduro Championships, it’s so nice to be the very first Australian to win another championship, the Enduro European Championship for the first time.” The final day saw Gardiner once again dismantle her rivals, leading from start to finish to stamp her authority on what was a solid year. “It was a lot of fun out there. In fact, it was probably the most enjoyable race I have had in a while whilst racing here in Europe,” Gardiner said. “Today just capped off a perfect season in the European Championship.”

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ix-year-old Sophija Petrovski’s dad, Paul, isn’t sure how his talented daughter discovered a passion for figure skating but he reckons an old Barbie movie may have had something to do with it. Since lacing on a pair of tiny ice skates 18 months ago, the Kindergartener at St Mary MacKillop Primary School hasn’t looked back. Late last month Sophija took her talents to Adelaide to participate in her first major national figure skating competition known as the Panda Challenge and Artistic Trophy. Featuring skaters from all around the country, the Panda Challenge consisted of both artistic and technical routines. Growing in confidence every time she steps on the ice, the Claremont Meadows youngster wowed the judges when she dressed up as Ariel from the ‘Little Mermaid’ and skated freestyle to Disney hit ‘Under the Sea’. Sophija was crowed champion in the artistic category for her routine as Ariel and backed it up with another first place in the technical category.

Speaking with the Weekender, Penrith Valley Figure Skating Club coach Kristain Ryan said he was incredibly proud of his young protégé. “I’m so proud, she’s come a long way in the last six months and has really lifted her love for skating,” he said. “Sophija always caught on quickly to skating, it was just her competitive side that took some time. She was apprehensive at first about competing but now she can’t stop asking when the next competition is.” Sophija – who was enjoying a nice warm cup of Fantastic Noodles before her training session at Penrith Ice Palace on Tuesday – said she loves everything about the sport of figure skating. “I think it’s really fun and I like the costumes and dancing,” she said. “I also made some new friends in Adelaide, which was fun.” While Sophija’s figure skating career is very much in its early stages, her coach believes her attitude and strong work ethic will put her in good stead for the rest of her life. “It’s an amazing sport that teaches you so much life skills and builds your character. I think it also helps your confidence in day to day life,” Ryan said.

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Maloney brings strong track record Story continued from » p. 72 Speaking on Triple M earlier this week, Panthers legend Mark Geyer said he was excited to welcome a winner like Maloney to his former club. “Everywhere Maloney has gone he’s been like the King with the Midas touch,” he said. “The Roosters in 2013, the Warriors got to a Grand Final after he landed there in 2010 and last year the Sharks won with him there.” But with Maloney all but set to join his fifth NRL club next season, out goes Matt Moylan after what has been a turbulent 2017 both on and off the field. Moylan’s departure to the Shire comes just two months after Panthers General Manager Phil Gould said the club was “100 per cent committed” to their 2017 skipper. “We see Matt as a valuable asset to our club and hope he has a long and successful future as a Panther,” Gould said on September 4. Last month, when rumours again started to surface about Moylan his manager, Allan Gainey, told clubs to back-off and that the St Clair junior was remaining at the foot of the Mountains. Stay up to date on this story at www.westernweekender.com.au.

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ore than 50 adults and kids escaped the rain last Sunday to participate in Ultimate Fighting Arts’ annual 12 Hour Challenge. Raising money for the White Ribbon Foundation, the Jamisontown-based gym called on its members as well as their family and friends to take part in the popular annual event. The challenge saw participants undertake numerous activities and games across a 12-hour period including boot camp, martial arts, a beep test, circuit run and even a game of dodgeball. While some only got stuck into part of the challenge, there were a handful of people that lasted the entire 12 hours. Speaking with the Weekender, organiser and instructor at Ultimate Fighting Arts, Lauren Dahl, said the 12 Hour Challenge was a huge success and raised lots of money for White Ribbon. “It was a really successful event, a lot of the kids and adults who came down had a really good time,” she said. “We had about five or six people do the

The UFA 12 Hour Challenge was a huge success full 12 hours, which was really good to see. “I had lots of people coming up to me after it saying thank you for the day because they had plenty of fun. I think everyone really enjoyed themselves.” Ultimate Fighting Arts raised over $2000 during the 12 Hour Challenge, which will be donated directly to the White Ribbon Foundation.

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ocal sports clubs are being urged to apply for co-funding for a defibrillator under the State Government’s new Local Sport Defibrillator Grant Program. More than 2500 Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) will be rolled out across the state over the next four years. “We encourage local sporting clubs to take this opportunity to apply for a

grant to help fund an AED – which can be the difference between life and death,” Mulgoa MP, Tanya Davies said. “The program will fund up to 50 per cent of the defibrillator cost, along with training and maintenance support.” The scheme is targeting community sports clubs but applications from licensed sporting clubs and sports organisations associated with schools, churches, universities and councils will also be considered. To apply, visit sport. nsw.gov.au/clubs/grants.

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith’s Round 4 NSW Premier Cricket match against Northern District at Mark Taylor Oval ended in a draw after rain hampered play. After Day 1 was called off the weekend before, Northern District were able to bat out 32 overs on Day 2 last Saturday. The home side managed 4/135 before rain took hold for the afternoon and ended the match. Best with the ball for Penrith was Luke Hodges who took 4/26. Penrith will take on Sydney University this Saturday at Howell Oval. CRICKET: Congratulations to Penrith Cricket Club member Tyran Liddiard who captained the Sydney Thunder at this week’s Indigenous T20 Cup in Orange. Talented Indigenous cricketers from across NSW represented the Thunder in a three game tournament against the Hobart Hurricanes Indigenous T20 side. BASEBALL: The Penrith Panthers first grade side lost one game against Manly while the other was a washout during Round 8 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. In the mid-week game last Wednesday night, Penrith were thumped 10-4 while last Sunday afternoon rain got the better of both teams. Penrith, who are still winless and remain in last position, will take on Ryde in Round 9. GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks have continued their losing ways, going down to the UNSW Raiders 15-13

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PADDLING: Olympic medallist and 2017 Canoe Slalom World Champion Jessica Fox took home the Canoeist of the Year Award at the Australian Canoeing 2017 Annual Awards, held on the Gold Coast last Saturday. “It’s a big honour receiving this award. It’s been an amazing year in the sport as a whole... I’m really honoured and humbled,” Fox said. RUGBY LEAGUE: The NSWRL recently launched a new program featuring 21 alternate competitions across Sydney in a bid to encourage children of all ages and sizes to play and stay in the game. Last Friday night at Hickeys Lane Reserve in Penrith, a Nines competition featur-

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