Western Weekender November 27

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Falling off the edge Exclusive: Iconic surf shop to close after more than 30 years in Penrith DALE DRINKWATER

Police shocked by attack p.07 TEEN KILLED 3am joyride turns to tragedy for 13-year-old p.03

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The Facciolli family: Mario, Stacy, Lilliana, Tracy and Archie. Photo: Megan Dunn

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nother long-standing Penrith business is to close its doors with surf and ski retail outlet Off the Edge to shut its iconic Station Street outlet after 32 years.

Mario Facciolli purchased the ski and surfwear business 15 years ago to provide a livelihood for his wife and now 28-year-old daughter, Stacy.

But after a tough few years of fighting a losing battle against big name chain stores and online shopping, the family has decided to call it quits.

“People on the Internet are getting better prices unfortunately, and aren’t supporting local businesses. It’s sad because once it’s gone it’s gone,” Mr Facciolli said.

“We really, really need to support local businesses, this is the consequence of shopping online – a shop that provided a service to the local community can no longer do that.”

Stacy said she would be particularly sad to see the family business close its doors.

“It’s going to be really sad. I’m going to miss this place. It’s been my second home,” she said.

“I’ve been a mum for the last four years and have been excited to get back into it, but now I can’t.”

While Mr Facciolli said the initial purchase of the business was not to make them rich, it obviously still needed to remain profitable to make all the family’s hard work worth it.

“It has been profitable in the past, but if you’ve got to keep topping up every month, your accountant just brings you back to reality to admit it’s just not sustainable,” he said.

Off the Edge is likely to close on December 31.

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Teen’s 3am joyride turns to tragedy • Alek Ostojic killed after crashing moped • Teen wasn’t wearing a helmet • Police issue safety warning JADE ALIPRANDI

eenager Alek Ostojic paid the ultimate price for a 3am joyride on a moped – losing his life in a tragic accident at Erskine Park on Tuesday.

As the community questioned why the 13-year-old wasn’t at home in bed, his family was dealing with the reality of losing a son with his whole life ahead of him.

At about 3.10am on Tuesday, emergency services were called to Tyrone Place where they found Alek unconscious on the road.

Early investigations carried out by police suggest he was on a moped that collided with the rear of a parked semi-trailer.

Three boys were at the scene, including one 17-year-old and one 16-year-old, believed to be Alek’s brother.

It’s unclear if the two teens were simply observing the 13-year-old on the moped or were also taking part in the activity.

Alek suffered fatal head injuries and was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision.

The 17-year-old ran to nearby security to get help while the 16-year-old remained at the scene after the collision.

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Chief Inspector Tracy Stone, told the media on Tuesday the injuries the boy sustained were severe.

“The boy has collided with the truck and the injuries were significant enough that he died after CPR was given at the scene – they’re actually very bad injuries,” Chief Insp Stone said.

“We are still investigating the actions taken before the collision and how the boys came to be in the possession of a moped.”

Both teenagers are assisting police with their inquiries but had not yet been formally interviewed by police when the Weekender went to print.

“Young boys with risk-taking behaviour is of concern to police and we would hope that they would consider these risks before taking them,” Chief Insp Stone said.

“We will offer extended support services to those people who were first on the scene as well as our officers who were also present at the scene.”

It’s understood that the location of the accident is a known hot spot for burnouts and joyrides.

Police are asking for any witnesses to the incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or St Marys Police on 9677 7499.

Investigations are continuing.

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Emergency crews at the scene of the accident on Tuesday morning. Inset: Chief Inspector Tracy Stone addresses the media. Main photo: Jason Donnelly

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fter getting married two weeks ago, myself and my wife faced a small dilemma at the end of the reception: getting from the venue to our hotel in the Sydney CBD. Never fear, new wife says, we can “call an Uber”.

I’ve always been a little unsure about Uber, the controversial ride sharing service that is becoming more and more loved by Sydneysiders but has traditional taxi services up in arms.

The fact that Uber is largely unregulated and there’s no definitive safety checks when it comes to drivers and vehicles has always made me sceptical.

I’ve also felt sorry for taxi drivers who face significant costs just to get on the road and are suddenly being undercut by a rebel industry.

News this week that the Baird Government is likely to legalise Uber in NSW, and implement new guidelines surrounding its operation, is both inevitable and sensible.

My first Uber experience a fortnight ago was nothing short of superb. Within minutes of requesting a car, our driver confirmed the cost and his estimated arrival time (less than five minutes).

We were able to monitor his progress via a smart phone, ensuring we knew exactly how far away he was.

His car was clean and comfortable and he was both friendly and chatty. He knew exactly where he was going, and was helpful when it came to the large amount of luggage we were carrying.

All of a sudden, I was something of an Uber convert.

My wife, who is a regular Uber user, tells me this level of service has been the

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“It will give the taxi industry the kick up the backside it has so long deserved”

case almost every single time she’s used the ride sharing concept.

Most Sydneysiders who are regular taxi users will tell you that it’s often not the same story when it comes to cabs across this city.

Booked cabs often don’t turn up, drivers sometimes have no idea where they’re going and the level of service too often fails to meet expectations.

It is true that booking an Uber is likely to cost you more under the possible NSW Government changes, but I’d suggest people will continue to use the service.

As long as any ride sharing service is regulated to the point that it is safe, reliable and meets all reasonable legal requirements, then there’s no reason it shouldn’t be allowed to operate.

If anything, it will give the taxi industry the kick up the backside it has so long deserved and will hopefully, in the end, be better for the customer.

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White Ribbon Day White Ribbon Day was held on Wednesday and it was fantastic to see so many people in the local community supporting the campaign to prevent violence against women.

We can be proud that we live in an era and a generation where this issue is being so loudly and visibly tackled – we can only hope future generations will benefit from the significant voices we hear now rather than the silence of the past.

Unfortunately, the week was tarnished by an horrific case of violence in Penrith last Sunday, with a 10-month-old boy beaten and burnt by his mother’s partner (see story on page seven).

The case remains before the courts and unfortunately we can’t discuss too many of the details here other than to say that the prayers of an entire community are with the little boy as he continues to fight for life in hospital.

For campaigns like White Ribbon to ultimately be successful, we need our courts to be delivering sentences that match community expectations.

Violence against women and children is abhorrent and should be dealt with using the full force of the law.

We simply do not need men (and I hate to call them that) who bash women and children walking among us.

Not now, not ever.

Too often in Australia, sentences for violent offences do not meet community expectations, and it’s about time that changed permanently.

Australia should be known as a country that gets tough on cowards who bash women and children, not as a soft touch where it earns a slap on the wrist.

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Teens asked to help tackle violence Message of domestic violence prevention spreads to our schools

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he issue of domestic violence has made its way into our schools.

From Term 1, 2016, NSW students from Years 7 to 10 will be educated on domestic violence as a compulsory part of their PDHPE syllabus.

The Prevention of Domestic Violence Toolkit was launched at Penrith High School on Tuesday by Minister for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Pru Goward and Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres.

Ms Goward said the toolkit will empower youth by providing them with the knowledge to identify and act on domestic violence.

“It will look at what domestic violence is, what we understand about gender roles, and the coercion and control issues that often are involved in domestic violence issues,” she said.

“It will identify what you can do about it, if it’s your friend, your own family, a cousin or a family down the road.”

Ms Goward said arming students with this information will help them realise that domestic violence is not an acceptable part of life.

“I’m hopeful that it will mean there will not be another generation of kids grow-

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Pru Goward and Stuart Ayres spoke with students at Penrith High School.

Photo: Megan Dunn giving them the strength to talk about domestic violence.

“You represent a group of people who have shown the capacity to change the course and direction that our nation walks,” he said.

“Right now we are desperately asking for your help to make sure that we protect women and children, and strengthen families across the country.”

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ing up in domestic violence families,” she said.

“You see generation after generation where domestic violence becomes part of life. We must stop this cycle of abuse.”

Speaking to the students, Ms Goward warned them that domestic and family violence is higher in their age group than 18 to 23-year-olds.

Mr Ayres said to students that it’s about

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MODIFICATION REQUEST Patons Lane Landfill and Resource Recovery Centre (formerly Orchard Hills Waste and Resource Management Facility) Application No Location Applicant Council Area Approval Authority

MP 09_0074 MOD 1 123-179 Patons Lane, Orchard Hills (Lot 40 in DP 738126) EMGA Mitchell McLennan Pty Ltd on behalf of SRC Properties Pty Ltd Penrith Minister for Planning

Description of proposed modification SRC Properties is seeking to modify the project approval granted by the Land and Environment Court to: • extend the duration of site establishment from six months to eighteen months; • amend the approval lapse date to align with standard physical commencement provisions as described under Section 95 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979; and • amend the definition of site establishment to include landfill cell 1A only and exclude cells 1B and 1C. Exhibition A copy of the application may be viewed on the Department’s website (www.planning.nsw.gov.au).

The application will also be on exhibition from Wednesday 25 November 2015 until Friday 18 December 2015 during regular business hours at: • Department of Planning & Environment: Information Centre, 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney; and • Penrith City Council: 601 High Street, Penrith.

Submissions Any person wishing to make a submission on the modification request should use the online form if possible. To find the online form go to the web-page for this modification application via www.majorprojects.planning.nsw.gov.au/page/on-exhibition Your submission must reach the Department by 18 December 2015. Before making your submission, please read our Privacy Statement at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/privacy or for a copy, ring the number below.

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Emu Heights: Police find drugs, firearms in house

South Penrith: Police track down man who fled in car

A man has been charged after unregistered firearms and an enhanced indoor hydroponic cannabis plantation were allegedly located at his home in Emu Heights last week. At about 4.20pm on Thursday, November 19, police attended a home on Riverside Road in Emu Heights and spoke to one of the male occupants.

Officers conducted a search of a caravan at the property and allegedly located an amount of cannabis, three rifles, a shortened shotgun and various ammunition types in excess of 250 rounds.

Officers also allegedly located an enhanced hydroponic cannabis plantation consisting of electronic transformers, grow lights and 11 cannabis plants, with a potential street value of $55,000.

A man has been charged with multiple alleged offences, including an aggravated break and enter, at Emu Plains last weekend.

At about 2pm on Saturday, November 21, police attached to Operation Countdown stopped a vehicle on Duke Place in Emu Plains. Officers approached the Holden Commodore sedan and attempted to arrest the driver, a 30-year-old man.

It’s alleged he locked the doors and windows, before police attempted to gain entry by breaking a window.

The driver then allegedly reversed the vehicle and accelerated at high speed, narrowly avoiding hitting the officers.

At about 6.15pm, the man was located and arrested at a home on Glenmore Place in South Penrith.

Kingswood: Man dies after being hit by car on highway

Penrith: Brawl outside pub in Lawson Street

A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle in Kingswood last weekend.

Just before 11pm on Saturday, November 21, police and emergency services were called to the Great Western Highway in Kingswood following reports a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle.

On arrival, police located a 56-year-old man suffering critical injuries.

He was treated at the scene before being taken by Ambulance Paramedics to Westmead Hospital, where he later died.

The 31-year-old male driver of the vehicle was taken to Nepean Hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.

Police are urging any witnesses to come forward after a brawl involving around 50 males broke out outside a licensed premises on Lawson Street in Penrith last weekend.

At about 11.40pm on Saturday, November 21, police attended the scene to find around 50 adult males yelling and screaming at each other outside the premises.

Police officers began approaching the males to break up the brawl.

It’s understood the males were in two separate camps and were from two teams within one local rugby league club.

No charges were laid as the offenders managed to flee the scene.

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Nothing short of evil: 10-month-old baby fights for life after gutless attack • Offender refused bail • Case returns to court December 14 • Baby remains in Children’s Hospital “It’s going to be slow and very painful because of how young he is,” she told Seven News.

Ms Collins said the baby’s mother had reached her “breaking point”.

“I’ve never seen her so heartbroken or distraught in my life. It’s just unimaginable,” she said.

The Weekender understands that the baby was undergoing brain, spine and bone scans earlier this week to ensure there isn’t further undiagnosed injuries to other parts of the body.

Police have confirmed that when the baby was taken out of the hot shower, his skin was starting to peel off.

“The injuries this baby has suffered are significant and horrendous,” Det Supt McFadden said.

He also said the mother was very distressed. She has maintained a vigil at her son’s bedside.

The boy’s biological father released a statement to The Daily Telegraph in the wake of the incident.

“Our hearts are broken for (my son), we cannot believe that this could happen to such a beautiful little boy,” he said.

“We also hope the monster who did this (is) punished to the full extent of the law.”

The 23-year-old charged over the incident, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will front Penrith Local Court again on December 14.

Check our website for the latest updates.

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23-year-old man remains behind bars after he allegedly burned a 10-month-old baby boy in a scolding hot shower at a Penrith residence last weekend.

The man was charged with ‘recklessly inflict grievous bodily harm’ and was refused bail when he fronted Penrith Local Court earlier this week.

He allegedly put the 10-month-old into the shower and turned only the hot water tap on before he left the room to put his phone on charge and have a cigarette, the court heard on Monday.

The magistrate described the man’s attitude to the victim as “manifestly inadequate”.

The attack has shocked the community and resulted in an outpouring of grief and anger, especially on social media.

At about 3.50pm on Sunday, November 22, NSW Paramedics called the police for further assistance at the home on Castlereagh Street, with it unclear who made the initial call to 000.

The baby boy suffered significant burns to his head, neck, chest and back, equaling to over 40 per cent of his body, and was also suffering significant head and facial injuries police said were “consistent with blunt force trauma”.

He was taken to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead where he was placed in an induced coma and remained in a critical but stable condition at the time the Weekender went to print.

Commander at Penrith Police Station, Detective Superintendent Brett McFadden, told the media on Monday the investigation is ongoing and is being treated as a domestic violence case.

“The mother and the 23-year-old man, who is not the biological father, have been in a relationship for four to five months and have been residing at the address for the past few weeks,” he said.

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Brett McFadden from Penrith Police Station addresses the media on Monday

“Our hearts are broken... we cannot believe this could happen to such a beautiful little boy”

“We understand the 23-year-old man and the 10-month-old baby were the only ones home at the time.”

Det Supt McFadden said the 23-year-old man is known to police. The court heard that he had a “long record of violence”.

The Daily Telegraph reported this week that he had only just recently been granted custody of his own son after the child was taken by the Department of Community Services.

A friend of the baby’s mother, Tenielle Collins, said it would be a long road to recovery for the 10-month-old as he isn’t able to cope with the amount of pain he is in like an adult could.

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SW Health Minister, Jillian Skinner, has hit back at claims the Baird Government released data distorting the condition of the state’s emergency departments.

Last week Shadow Health Minister, Walt Secord, accused the NSW Government of releasing statewide data that averaged waiting times at emergency departments.

Mr Secord said averaging the data of 85 emergency departments including those in small regional centres distorts the figures, especially for western Sydney.

“With the NSW health and hospital system under enormous pressure, the last thing the Baird Government should be doing is issuing a selective report card congratulating themselves,” he said.

“In NSW, patients wait at every stage.

They wait for an ambulance. They wait outside hospital to get into the emergency department. They wait for a hospital bed and then they are rushed out of the hospital before they are fully recovered.”

Mr Secord referred to data that indicated almost half of emergency department patients in western Sydney wait longer than four hours to be treated.

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Shadow Health Minister Walt Secord with Londonderry MP Prue Car at the top of the list, where 47 per cent of patients wait longer than four hours, followed by Bankstown at 45 per cent, then Westmead at 44 per cent.

However, Mrs Skinner dismissed these claims.

“The report to which he refers was not a report of a NSW Government agency but the annual report of the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), which compares the performance of states and territories,” she said.

Ms Skinner said 73 per cent of patients left NSW emergency departments within four hours and elective surgery performance was strong.

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Residents in Castlereagh and Londonderry are advised to check the website for road closure information.

Visit ironmanwesternsydney.com.au or search road closures on penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Ironman 70.3 Penrith’s reputation as the place to push your limits has been strengthened with the announcement another IRONMAN event will be held in Penrith The Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championship will be held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre in 2017 and together with this weekend’s Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney and Ironkids events, will attract thousands of competitors and visitors to the city and help promote Penrith to an international audience. For more information about these events, visit ironmanwesternsydney.com

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The Penrith City Council Cinema in the Park event is back again in December, this time showing two movies over two nights.

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On Friday, 4 December the animated children’s movie ‘Up’ will screen followed by the Patrick Swayze classic ‘Dirty Dancing’ on Saturday, 5 December.

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More than 500 people attended the free event in April and we are aiming to attract many more this time around. In addition to the screening of the movies there are a number of free activities to enjoy each night commencing at 5pm.

November to Monday, 14 December 2015 at Penrith Civic

Following the free activities to start the event at Regatta Park, Emu Plains, the movies will commence at dusk. There will also be food vendors on site to satisfy your candy bar cravings. For more information visit penrith.com.au

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Penrith City Council wants to hear your views on the proposed amendment to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) and Development Control Plan 2014 that will help deliver the Sydney Science Park. The Sydney Science Park is planned to be a specialised centre containing science based businesses, research facilities and educational organisations supported by some residential development.

The Planning Proposal on public exhibition recommends amendments to LEP 2010 to rezone 287 hectares of land at 565–609 Luddenham Road, Luddenham (Lot 201 and part Lot 202 in DP 1152191).

Centre. The Planning Proposal and supporting documents can also be viewed online and at Council’s Queen Street Centre guidance on how to make a submission are also available.

The deadline for submissions is 5pm on Monday, 14 December 2015.

Planning Proposal at the Civic Centre (Monday to Friday).

Alternatively, please contact us on 4732 8196 or email: cityplanningteam@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith Civic Centre.

By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Viewing of Development Applications Development determination/s may be inspected between 8.30am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays (except Public Holidays) at Council’s Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. Officers of Council’s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

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Animal Welfare

Dangerous disease found on farm Warning about online livestock purchases after footrot found in goat at Llandilo DALE DRINKWATER

ivestock owners are being warned after a goat in Llandilo was identified as having a case of virulent footrot.

Greater Sydney Local Land Services (GSLLS) district veterinarian, Guy Weerasinghe, said the contagious infection affects both goats and sheep.

“Virulent footrot is highly contagious and this case has the ability to cause serious complications for animals, owners and surrounding properties,” he said.

The infection was identified at a small hobby farm in October, where the owners had recently bought livestock online.

Dr Weerasinghe warned hobby farmers about the dangers of buying stock online, an option that an increasing number of farmers now opt for.

“Livestock often don’t get that health check like when purchasing a puppy or kitten,” he said.

“While it might be more convenient than going to a sale yard, many of these websites do not advise farmers of the risks involved or their legal responsibilities. As a result notifiable diseases such as footrot can spread rapidly without detection.”

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Greater Sydney Local Land Services vet Dr Guy Weerasinghe and Biosecurity Officer Aziz Chowdbury inspect a possible footrot case

Dr Weerasinghe said the GSLLS were quickly called into the Llandilo property in question to test a small number of sheep and goats.

“One of the goats had a kid that was showing lameness with a footsore,” he said.

“The client took it to a clinic and the vet quickly identified it as footrot, then from there she called me.

“We looked at every sheep and goat there to try to score the degree of lesion. We swabbed four and one was definitive, two were borderline and one wasn’t.”

Dr Weerasinghe said footrot is likely to manifest in rain and during spring, and since first identification, this particular case has become worse.

“I revisited the farm a couple of weeks after the initial visit and it looked like it was getting worse. When we first visited they were about a grade one, its now grade two,” he said.

“Unfortunately one way of treating it is culling those animals heavily infected.

Thankfully, because this is a smaller farm, we could come up with a foot bath to treat it.”

Dr Weerasinghe said to follow the legal requirements for stock owners when purchasing stock.

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Connecting nations through music Local Professor hopes to build artistic links between Western Sydney University and Japan DALE DRINKWATER

lenmore Park resident and Western Sydney University Associate Professor Bruce Crossman is embarking on a mission to link Australia and Japan through music.

Associate Professor Crossman secured an Australia-Japan Foundation grant that will enable him to take up a week-long residency at Aichi University of the Arts.

He hopes the trip from December 11 will begin to build stronger ties with the university and its Professor Akira Kobayashi.

“I would like Professor Kobayashi to bring his students to Western Sydney University, and then for us to go over there longer term. We have a similar Asia-Pacific attitude to music,” he said.

“There’s a number of us in the AsiaPacific who want to try and make music for the region.

“It’s a different aesthetic [to European music], the way we think is different, so if we are getting like-minds sharing our aesthetic then we can enrich each other.”

Associate Professor Crossman, who is a pianist himself, has recorded sounds from going on runs in Glenmore Park, and was

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Associate Professor Bruce Crossman and Lindsay MP Fiona Scott at WSU Library.

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“I’ve got a 15 minute composition that I’ve written for them, and that will be

really exciting to get some feedback from them. It’s solo harp, and they will have a harpist there,” he said.

“My work for Aichi, ‘Emergence of Dark-

ness’ for solo harp, draws on the colour and vibrancy of Japanese court music, Gagaku, as well as koto, a type of lute energy gestures.”

As well as presenting his composition, Associate Professor Crossman will interact with staff and students at Aichi as a mentor and rehearse works for Japanese performers.

“It will be good to learn more about these ideas in the heart of culture – Japan,” he said.

Associate Professor Crossman met with Federal Member for Lindsay, Fiona Scott who congratulated him on securing the $1456 grant for his project.

“Associate Professor Crossman’s project, which focuses on the arts, will open up so many doors for our future researchers, students and entertainers,” she said.

“The Australian Government recognises the importance of connecting with its partners to support Australia’s ongoing social, cultural and economic growth.”

Ms Scott said it was fantastic to see such a connection on an individual level.

“It also generates important people-topeople links that underpin Australia’s research, trade, investment and social engagement with the world,” Ms Scott said.

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Housing

Better housing plan needed for future Time for a change: Wentworth Community Housing pleads for governments to take a new approach DALE DRINKWATER

entworth Community Housing (WCH) is calling on the Government to stop relying on the housing market and provide a national housing policy.

At a meeting last Friday, Chairman Keith Bryant said State and Federal Governments need to set clear policy objectives to ensure the right mix of affordable housing meets population growth.

“If the supply and pricing issues are not addressed as a matter of urgency, we expect to see more families pushed to the margins at a great cost to our communities,” he said.

“We recognise there is not a ‘one hat fits all’ solution. However, a comprehensive national housing policy would go a long way to solving some of these issues.”

Mr Bryant said as house and land prices have risen faster than wage increases, Governments should rethink the reliance they have on market forces to provide a solution to housing.

“The housing market as it currently exists is broken,” he said.

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PowerHousing Australia oversees 28 notfor-profit housing organisations across the country, and Chairman, Scott Langford, said a policy and funding strategy from all levels of government is essential.

“We need to build a national housing policy that can, and should be, the backbone of our economy and the foundation of an Australian society,” he said.

WCH CEO, Stephen McIntyre, said there is hope just around the corner, as the NSW Government prepares to release its policy on social housing early next year.

“That will hopefully provide the framework for a number of initiatives that will help the community housing sector in NSW grow and particularly help WCH grow in the Nepean Blue Mountains area,” he said.

“We are particularly looking forward to the prospect of the Government going ahead with the transfer of more properties, so they can be managed by community housing organisations.”

Mr McIntyre said securing more properties from the Government will help WCH and similar organisations grow and become more efficient.

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Penrith, the home of sport There is so much to love about Penrith.

I am continually excited by the opportunities our city provides to such a diverse range of people whether it is through employment, education, health, sport and leisure, culture or tourism. Penrith offers the lot and is a destination of choice for so many of these pursuits.

The city is preparing to host its second Ironman 70.3 event after the success of the inaugural event last year.

Athletes from across Australia as well as the world come to Penrith to race this gruelling event around the spectacular Penrith Lakes and surrounding area. While the competitors may not be enjoying the idyllic location of the lakes and its mountain backdrop, spectators are rewarded with iconic views.

Many regard Penrith as one of the ‘homes’ of triathlon and that has been further strengthened by the announcement of the Ironman 70.3 Asia-Pacific Championships in 2017.

Australia’s longest running triathlon, the Nepean Triathlon, has put Penrith on the map for world class events to follow.

Penrith will host the Sydney Thunder

T20 cricket teams with two games to be played at the picturesque Howell Oval. Council has partnered with the Thunder to bring the opening round of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and the only pre-season hit out for the men’s team ahead of their Big Bash League (BBL) season.

The WBBL game in Penrith is a celebration for all women in sport. There are many national and international athletes who call our city home.

Canoe/kayak champion Jessica Fox, Australian netballer Paige Hadley and Opals basketballer Tahlia Tupuea are just some of the sporting stars to call Penrith home.

The inaugural game for the Thunder’s women team will be against crosstown rival the Sydney Sixers and will feature local cricketers Naomi Stalenberg and Mikayla Hinkley who are grade players for the Penrith Cricket Club.

I encourage all sports fans to witness the talent that Penrith Cricket Club is producing in what is a very entertaining format of the game on Sunday, December 6 from 2.30pm.

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ith the Christmas rush fast approaching, Penrith City Council has announced an extra 200 parking spaces to help shoppers during the holiday period.

Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown, said these all day parking spots would help boost business while taking the pressure off existing car parks.

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Another of my favourite dogs at the shelter is this lovely girl. She is almost 6 years old and has a long life to live yet and she hopes it will get to be with a loving family.

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Are you looking for a happy, friendly guy that looks diffrent? This 15 month old boy has a stunning coat aswell as those beautiful big shepherd ears. I think anyone would have trouble saying no to this boy after they met him, so come and down today and stop by kennel 84 and say Hi...

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If you are looking for a big ginger boy to spend your life with then this guy might just be the cat for you. He loves pats and cuddles and you will often find him rubbing on your hand for more pats. Beautiful boy in every way.

This lovely lady has very striking tabby markings, she is a sweet and friendly girl and would love to meet her Forever family.

Come and meet her today and see for yourself just how deserving she is of a loving home.

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Figure skating’s best come to Penrith for Championships

Relay on the move: Charity event finds new home at Paceway JADE ALIPRANDI

omething big is coming to next year’s Penrith Relay for Life event.

Now in its 15th year and currently the highest rating Relay for Life in NSW, next year’s event was officially launched earlier this month at the new location of Penrith Paceway.

“The event has got so big over time that we have outgrown the venue we have used for the last 14 years at Howell Oval,” NSW Cancer Council spokesperson, Nathan Dart said.

“We expect to keep growing and this is a big move for us, and a positive one for sure.”

Almost 1,800 people registered for the 2015 event with just over $400,000 raised for the Cancer Council.

“We are aiming really high for 2016 and would like to raise over $500,000 and have over 2000 people register for the event,” Mr Dart said.

“We are really calling on the community to come out in force and register now.”

Mr Dart said the 2016 Penrith Relay for Life will focus even more on the ceremonies of celebrating survivors of cancer, those going through it now and the ones that have been lost.

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Emily Imber and Crystal Hook will be competing this weekend. Photo: Megan Dunn NATHAN TAYLOR

he best figure skaters from all around Australia have descended on Penrith for the 2015 Australian Figure Skating Championships.

Held at the Penrith Ice Palace from Saturday, November 28 until Friday, December 4, it will be the first time Penrith has hosted the major annual event since 2009.

Along with the country’s top male and female skaters, including two Olympians,

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a number of local competitors will also be going for gold including 14-year-old Emu Heights resident Emily Imber.

Her mother, Janelle Imber, said the Championships will be a great chance for locals to see some of Australia’s elite in various events.

“The Championships will see Australia’s top skaters in mens and ladies singles, pairs, ice dance couples, adult divisions and synchronised skaters,” she said.

“Locals will also get to witness two Australian Sochi Olympians including Brendan Kerry and Brooklee Han.”

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Penrith Relay for Life’s Fran Cini do the Relay for Life event in the community,” he said.

The event is being advertised around the Penrith community with a big focus on teams and people to stay at the event for the full 24-hour period.

So far around 20 teams have already signed up online.

To register for the 2016 Penrith Relay for Life, visit www.relayforlife.org.au. It will be held on April 2 and April 3.

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During the last five weeks, I have attended the Transition to School program with my grandson who will be enrolling in 2016. This program, run by the teachers at St Clair Public School, is designed to introduce new Kindergarten children to school life and establish a relationship with the children. I am delighted with the welcome we have received from all the staff and older children who have helped us. I have to say that I am very impressed with the school itself. The facilities are great, especially the areas other than the classrooms including the great cooking area for the

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Summer Safety Sunday I write from Royal Life Saving NSW to simply ask readers to do all they can to help stop backyard pool drowning – a huge issue for our State. Disturbing figures sadly show that in the past 13 years in NSW, 83 children have died in a backyard swimming pool. Often the most dangerous aquatic location exists in our own backyard. We ask readers to take part in ‘Summer Safety Sunday’ on November 29. We ask readers to check their pool and spa from top to bottom and to make sure it’s safe, fully compliant and that any outstanding issues – where something needs to be fixed – are acted on.

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enrith Mayor Karen McKeown has welcomed a plan to look at options for rail in western Sydney associated with the new airport at Badgerys Creek, but the good news won’t slow down her own rail campaign.

The State and Federal Governments have announced a scoping study that will examine the need for rail to support western Sydney’s proposed airport and surrounding growth areas.

But after campaigning for a rail link to Penrith to be open at the same time as the airport, Cr McKeown won’t be resting on her laurels.

“I hope it’s not a study with a predetermined outcome,” she said.

“I think we should always keep our finger on this. Council will certainly still continue to advocate until the northsouth rail links with Penrith.”

Cr McKeown said she has no doubt the 12 month study will prove rail is necessary.

“I think it’s common sense and common sense has prevailed,” she said.

“It will show that a rail link is greatly needed, and it will show the benefits to the community, local employment and the connectivity to the Western Sydney University.

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“We all know rail needs to be there and it needs to be there before the airport is up and running.”

The State and Federal Governments have committed to have the airport ‘rail ready’ when it opens, meaning the route will be determined and the spaces for stations and tunnels will be excavated.

NSW Minister for Transport, Andrew Constance said the scoping study will help decide when rail will actually be operating and servicing the area, and how to fund it. It doesn’t mean rail will service the airport straight away.

“There is no doubt there will need to be a rail line one day,” he said.

“The options plan will help us determine the type of rail, when it will be required and how much it will cost to lock in the right transport solution for the future.”

Federal Minister for Major Projects Paul Fletcher said the commitment to ensure the airport is ‘rail ready’ from day one, means services can start running as soon as the demand is there.

“The rail options plan will be completed over the next 12 months and will investigate economic, population and commercial drivers, as well as mapping out costs and time frames,” he said.

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Over the past 27 years, the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal has helped collect more than six million gifts and this year, the aim is to raise more than 500,000 gifts nationally.

Students from Henry Fulton Public School in Cranebrook performed a Christmas elf dance while singers from

the Performance Academy in Penrith sang some Christmas songs to the audience at the launch last Thursday, November 19.

School captains from Henry Fulton Public School officially launched the store’s Wishing Tree Appeal by cutting the cake with Kmart Penrith’s Wishing Tree champion, Sarah Mills.

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ot only is the festive season upon us, but so is the daunting task for both parents and first-time students – school orientation day.

The new school year is just around the corner, and many parents will be experiencing their child going to school for the very first time.

Regentville Public School Deputy Principal, David Bamford, said you can make it a much less tougher task by simply doing some research.

“If you do a little bit of homework about the school and ask people who have children there, you get a really good feel for the school,” he said.

“Preparing any questions you have to bring with you on the orientation days is also good instead of dwelling on it and not knowing.”

Mr Bamford thinks the reason for so many concerns among parents, and sometimes the children, is the fear of the unknown.

“Parents are worried about their children and that’s fair enough but it’s probably the fear of the unknown. Most parents haven’t had anything to do with schools since they left themselves,” Mr Bamford said.

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Planned burn in Londonderry Fire crews will be conducting Hazard Reduction Burns in Londonderry later today (Friday, November 28).

The work will be undertaken at the Richmond Greyhound Club at 312 Londonderry Road, Londonderry.

Around 13 hectares of land are involved.

Work will begin at 3pm.

Hurt in crash A 27-year-old woman was trapped after her car rolled in a two-car collision at Cranebrook on Tuesday morning.

The CareFlight rapid response rescue helicopter was called to the crash in Andrews Road, landing adjacent to the scene at a baseball complex.

She was freed after about 20 minutes by a NSW Fire and Rescue team and then further assessed and treated for back and abdominal injuries.

David Bamford from Regentville Public School. Photo: Jade Aliprandi Rebecca Lynch already has one child attending Regentville Public School with a second to begin next year. She says orientation days make it much easier for all involved.

“The orientation days are very informative and many questions you have are answered but it will still be very foreign to you,” she said.

“The beauty of having your child in daycare before they go to school, even just one day a week, is that they make friends and most of the time they will go to the same school, which can make it easier.”

Mr Bamford said if you still have concerns after the orientation days, to give your school a call.

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Care available Henry Fulton and Werrington Public Schools will be added to a growing list of providers of out of school hours services offered by the Penrith City Children’s Services Cooperative (PCCSC).

From 2016, the two schools will provide before school, after school and vacation care. Council will enter into a three year agreement with the NSW Department of Education on behalf of the PCCSC.

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mployee at the Milestone Hotel in Kingswood, Shondelle O’Connor, has just missed out on becoming the U.G.L.Y Bartender for 2015.

Ms O’Connor was successful in raising almost $17,500 for The Leukaemia Foundation through the NSW/ACT U.G.L.Y Bartender of the Year competition, run through the Leukaemia Foundation.

She managed to come in second place in the state.

The competition is aimed at getting the hospitality industry involved in fundraising for the Leukaemia Foundation in any way possible.

Collectively, everyone that participated raised over $310,000.

“It’s an awesome feeling to have raised as much as I did,” Ms O’Connor said.

“I had my goal at $10,000 and to reach what I did is amazing, especially when I think of all the families the funds will be helping.”

Every 42 minutes an Australian is diagnosed with blood cancer.

The U.G.L.Y (Understanding, Generous, Likeable You) Bartender of the Year competition is now in its eighth year and will be back next year.

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Kaitlin Rumble has been recognised for her dedication to her job. Photo: Megan Dunn JADE ALIPRANDI

aitlin Rumble has cleaned up at a recent awards ceremony.

Ms Rumble, who works as a cleaner at Penrith train station, was awarded the Sydney Trains Customer Service Excellence Award for the extra lengths she goes to when it comes to our local station.

Ms Rumble happily extended her shift to cover a sick employee and also volunteered to stay back longer to bring a train carriage up to standard when it required cleaning to avoid delays.

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“I want to make sure all customers have a great experience,” Ms Rumble said.

“People going to work, school children, families and our staff all deserve a clean station.”

Customer Service Director at Sydney Trains, George Stojkovski, said Ms Rumble is always being complimented for her work.

“It’s our people that make the difference for our customers and Kaitlin is among the best because nothing is too much trouble,” he said.

Ms Rumble was one of just five Sydney Trains employees who received a Customer Service Award in October.

Shondelle O’Connor. Photo: Megan Dunn ender the reason behind her wanting to take part.

“My cousin was diagnosed with Leukaemia when we were younger and at one stage they thought I had it,” she said.

“My uncle also had it, so it is something quite close to me. The team and I all jumped at the opportunity to help out.”

Ms O’Connor hopes to participate again next year, with a much bigger goal of $30,000.

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STA Travel, in conjunction with Soles4Souls, is hoping to decrease this number, one step at a time.

Westfield Penrith’s STA Travel is just one of 20 stores chosen Australia wide to participate in the initiative.

Through the month of November, the public are encouraged to donate a pair of ‘gently worn’ or brand new shoes by heading to their local STA Travel and putting the shoes in the charity bin.

“We feel a sense of pride in ourselves that we are able to participate in this campaign,” Store Manager, Sarah McGrath said.

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as a decent donation to a cause but it’s definitely a necessity for people.”

The initiative is being run as part of STA’s November ‘my next step’ campaign that offers people a chance to win a return trip anywhere in the world, a G Adventures tour and $2000.

Any shoes donated will go to people both in Australia and abroad.

“We ask for almost new shoes or brand new shoes,” Ms McGrath said.

“It might be that you bought a size too small or that you can’t get a refund for a sale item.”

There’s only a few days left to donate your shoes.

You can drop the shoes off at the STA Travel shop in Westfield.

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Manager, Aaron McDarra, said though only a relatively new business, family-owned Fitness Deals Online are already showing their experience and maturity in the market, with a strong focus on their customer.

“We have a fresh perspective and we are always looking to do as much as we can for the customer,” he said.

“We try our best to do what we can for our customer to offer the most affordable, competitive prices.”

Fitness Deals Online has a range of products and brands to suits all levels and goals of fitness.

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Fitness Deals Online sells and distributes exercise equipment Australia wide, privately and commercially.

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Penrith-based organisation Image Renewal are now taking expressions of interest for their 2016 seniors exercise groups.

There are groups available every Tuesday and Thursday from 9.30am and they will be run at 450 High Street in Penrith.

Image Renewal are also looking at running groups in other areas depending on the amount of interest from locals.

The groups will be line dancing and low impact exercise groups.

To register your interest or if you require any further information you can contact Julie on 0408 435 336 or Leesa on 0418 284 876, or you can also email imagerenewal07@gmail.com.

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For more information or to participate in the course, phone John on 0413 267 993.

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Disability initiative at AMF AMF Bowling in Penrith will mark International Day of People with Disability by offering unlimited games of free bowling and shoe hire to people with a disability, and their carers, on Thursday, December 3.

The International Day of People with Disability aims to increase public awareness and understanding of people with a disability, their families and carers.

“This is an opportunity to give our community members independence, and we feel it’s important to encourage their participation, to let their hair down and have some fun,” AMF Penrith Venue Manager, Karn Jarrett said.

AMF Penrith is at 62-72 Batt Street in Penrith.

You can contact them on 1300 368 067.

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Sunday, November 29 Hot rod lovers from across western Sydney will gather at Horsley Park this Sunday, November 29 as part of the Idlewild Hot Rod Club’s annual Memorial Run and Show.

Members will begin the day with a visit to Pine Grove Cemetery, where they will pay their respects to past members, before joining the public at Horsley Park at 8.30am for a day of celebration and fierce competition.

Idlewild Hot Rod Club was formed in 1975 and boasts 100 members across its branches in Penrith, Prospect, Bankstown and Liverpool. For information call John Dean on 0419 888 040.

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hen you have been in business for a while, it is easy to become complacent.

You rely on those repeat customers and regular clients. You take for granted that the great suppliers you have established ties with will always be reliable. You get used to the support of colleagues in your business networks.

When you stop to think about those stakeholders, I am sure you are fully aware of how important they all are to the success of your business.

But when was the last time you thanked them?

The end of the year is an opportunity to say ‘thanks’ to the people who support your business, both directly and indirectly.

Wherever possible, this needs to have a personal touch, rather than generic communication.

Handwritten notes or cards are a great way to convey your appreciation, and allows you to add specific words of thanks if appropriate.

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Although a personal touch is warranted, it is still a professional relationship that you are taking care of, not a heartfelt letter to a best friend!

But here is a key consideration: any expressions of gratitude or thanks should be done without an expectation of anything in return.

Although your thank you note will be from Mary Jones of XYZ Company, do it without expecting that you will generate more sales or more loyalty.

Do it purely because you are grateful for what this person has done in the past, not for what you hope they will do in the future.

Ralph Marston says this beautifully: “Make it a habit to tell people thank you.

To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you’ll find that you have more of it”.

Words to run your business by!

he end of the year always brings some relief but also some panic as objectives set out at the beginning of the year may not have been met or plans for next year have not been laid out. I think now is a great time to review the year and to set goals for the coming year. Successes shouldn’t be looked over quickly, they should be celebrated and analysed to see how next year can be even better.

Some tips we generally take clients through at this time of year are: Get your bookkeeping up to date Ideally you have this up to date already. If you don’t have a bookkeeper or accountant close by then explore that option. You can’t make any sound financial or tax planning for the future if you don’t know where things stand.

Analyse pricing strategy Once you understand your business’ financial picture, get honest about how things are going. Are you working harder but still treading water? Charge what you are worth by seeing the true value in what you provide. If you don’t value yourself, how can you expect anyone else to?

Do some end-of-year tax planning Most people think about taxes just once a year. You are losing vital chances to make any meaningful change to help your tax situation. It’s smart to set up a meeting with your accountant before the year comes to a close, so you can follow any tax advice while it still matters.

Change your business structure If you have been thinking about progressing your business structure from a sole trader/partnership to a company for example, now could be the time. You can simplify your financials starting 2015 as the new structure. It is worth going through the pros and cons.

Update your marketing I see so many business owners that are so busy helping clients that they don’t spend enough time on their own marketing. Is the content on your website and business social media profiles up to date? Just dedicate some time to update it all, including revamping, or overhauling your digital presence.

Plan your holiday schedule You should still give all clients ample notice of your plans.

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Store Manager, Josh Biles, is your ‘go to’ Muscle Bros expert, who can provide you all the supplements you need for any kind of fitness goal.

“Whether it’s for gaining muscle or losing weight, we will help you reach your goal with big name brands in stock such as MuscleTech, Cellucore, APS and Dymatize Nutrition,” he said.

“Muscle Bros even has its own shake bar that makes delicious smoothies with all these supplements we sell in store and real fruit.”

But Muscle Bros prides itself on going that one step further for customers, and covers you for all your health and fitness needs.

“We have a wide selection of sportswear for males and females, and run a boot camp on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Not many other supplement shops offer that in Penrith,” he said.

“We also offer training programs and advice to our customers for free. It’s to spread the knowledge as we would rather people be active in the community than sit on the couch.”

Mr Biles said he turned his life around by pursuing his fitness goals, and is rewarded every day by helping his customers do the same.

“I want to share the knowledge with other people, so they can go out and achieve their goals and do what they want to do,” he said.

“At the end of the day when someone can do what they couldn’t before and are on their way to achieving a goal, that’s what’s most rewarding for us at Muscle Bros.”

Muscle Bros wants to help you achieve your fitness goals whatever they may be, by providing the advice, tools and supplementation to make that happen.

Muscle Bros will have sales on throughout December, so hurry in to 2/552 High Street, Penrith, and start your transformation today.

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HISTORY

Turning back Time

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Iconic shops of Penrith’s past

One year ago...

P The November 28, 2014 edition of The Western Weekender features a positive response to a significant local issue – firefighting resources. “The practice of taking fire stations offline is set to end with the State Government bowing to public pressure and rolling out new firefighters and equipment ahead of what is expected to be a ferocious fire season,� the Weekender reports. “The temporary closure of fire stations at various times was set to be a burning election issue, but on Monday Emergency Services Minister and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres announced that Fire & Rescue NSW would now operate under a record $665 million budget. 40 new firefighters will be stationed at key locations across Sydney while five new state-of-the-art tankers will be rolled out, with one to be located at Cranebrook Fire Station.�

The Weekender also reports about the uncertain future of the Penrith Business Alliance (PBA). Less than 12 months later, it would be gone.

The report in the November 28, 2014 edition followed a decision

by Council to extend its Deed of Agreement with the PBA for just six months – sparking speculation major changes were ahead.

An advertisement for Neale’s back in 1983

enrith has gone through many different eras of iconic shopping destinations, with the current generation enjoying the benefits of the enormous Westfield centre in the Penrith CBD. Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Penrith residents would remember two giant shopping players – Waltons and Neale’s.

Incredibly, Neale’s was (until its closure) one of the oldest businesses in Penrith, opening its doors to horse and buggy clientele in 1882.

It became a general store, and then by the time the modern times of the 1970s and 1980s rolled around, it was known for its clothing, household goods and furniture.

In a local newspaper article in May 1983, Managing Director Bob Neale said that Neale’s was “part of the Penrith scene�. “Certainly when the big city stores moved in here we were concerned for our future,� he said. “But they have helped and business has never been better.�

Using the slogan ‘The family folk since 1882’, Neale’s would focus a lot of its marketing on back to school offerings at certain times of the year (as the pictured advertisement shows).

Most would remember Neale’s from its iconic location at 311 High Street, Penrith. The site, near Penrith Police Station, has now been totally renovated into office buildings.

In 1987, Neale’s moved away from the Penrith CBD and to a new location on The Northern Road.

It would be the beginning of the end for this iconic Penrith business. In 1994, just seven years after moving to the new location, Neale’s ceased trading.

John Cootes Furniture took over the store, and remains in the location to this day.

Waltons, meanwhile, was another Penrith shopping institution.

It began trading in Penrith way back in 1959, initially as a small homewares store.

It then moved to Borec House in 1971.

Today, where the famous Waltons once stood, Trade Secret is currently in residence.

Remember when...

The date of construction for this slab cottage in Emu Plains is unknown, but possibly lies between 1867 and 1878. It was occupied by Police Constable William Bressington from 1891 to 1908, when a new police station was built next door. It was destroyed by fire in August 1996.

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or some lucky people their life’s passion is clear from an early age. This was certainly the case for Penrith-based composer Jye Bryant.

“As a kid I wanted to play piano, even though I didn’t really know what it was called at the time, I just pointed to a piano once and I said to mum ‘I want to do that’,” he laughed.

“Then I just basically nagged her until eventually she put me into piano lessons when I was five.”

After getting his start in music early, Jye moved into the world of theatre at the age of 13, but after realising that singing and dancing wasn’t really his forte, he decided to try his hand at musical directing and writing.

Since then the talented composer has written original scores for pantomimes including ‘Cinderella Meets Her Prince’, ‘Peter Pan’, ‘Sleeping Beautifully’ and ‘Aladdin’; composed music for short films and musicals; and has had his compositions performed regularly on the cabaret circuit in the UK, Australia and Canada.

His latest show ‘The Things I Could Never Tell Steven’ will premiere at King Street Theatre in Newtown this December.

Jye describes it as a “conceptual, musical, cabaret, review style show” that tells the story of Steven’s life through songs, monologues and voicemails from four characters, his mum, dad, wife and ex.

The show explores the potential consequences that come from poor communication.

“The whole point of the show is that the things that we don’t know often are the things that damage us most,” Jye said.

As well as his latest production, Jye has also been working on songs for the Henry Lawson Theatre production of ‘The Oldest Profession’ which will premiere in February, and is currently writing an e-book about lyric writing.

‘The Things I Could Never Tell Steven’ is on at King Street Theatre in Newtown from Wednesday, December 9 to Saturday, December 12. Tickets are $25-$30.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.thethingsicouldnevertellsteven.com.

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e’s most well known for his work as part of award-winning country music duo McAlister Kemp, but Troy Kemp is stepping out on his own with a new solo album and tour.

The country music star will be holding his official album launch for ‘Against the Grain’ at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, December 4, giving local audiences the chance to be some of the first to hear the new tracks live.

The album was written and recorded

by Troy, along with good friend and

guitar virtuoso Jeremy Barnes.

“We set out to write a bunch of country songs for an album that has a little bit of something for everyone,” he said.

The upcoming album has already earned Troy a number one hit with the single ‘How We Roll Around Here’.

If you’re a country music fan this is one concert you won’t want to miss.

Troy Kemp will be holding his album launch at Rooty Hill RSL on Friday, December 4 at 8pm. Tickets are $15 for children and $25 for adults. For more information or to purchase tickets visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au or call 9625 5500.

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ake a cool break from the hot weather when Sydney Ice Theatre’s ‘A Night at the Movies’ comes to Penrith Ice Palace this December.

Featuring 50 local skaters, the show will include themes from some of the most iconic films of all time including the James Bond franchise, ‘Cabaret’, ‘Mary Poppins’ and ‘Chariots of Fire’.

The cast is made up of a range of ages and experience levels, from those who have represented Australia at international competitions to skaters as young as six-years-old.

‘A Night at the Movies’ will include fast paced and entertaining performances by groups, duos and local soloists Emily Imber, Bianca Ha, Crystal Hook, Katie Hensley, Rachel Fiutowski, Simone Aubrecht and Melanie Hensley.

It’s a show not to be missed.

‘A Night at the Movies’ will be on at the Penrith Ice Palace on Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13. Shows are at 5pm. Tickets are $12 or $40 for a family of four. Food and drink will be available, and be sure to bring a jacket.

Tickets can be purchased by emailing sydneyicetheatre.sit@gmail.com, from the front office of the Penrith Ice Palace, or at the door on the day.

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by The Satsuki Odamura Koto Ensemble, presented by the Springwood Music Club.

Featuring the masters of their field, The Satsuki Odamura Koto Ensemble will pair with Bronwyn Kirkpatrick, who is a master of the Japanese bamboo flute (Shakukachi), to display a masterpiece of traditional Japanese music.

Satsuki Odamura is a shihan (master) of the Japanese Koto and has founded the Koto Music Institute and a branch of the Sawai School in Australia to promote this ancient Japanese instrument.

Performing around Australia and

overseas, Satsuki Odamura has worked alongside many jazz and classical musicians, and has inspired Australian composers, including Peter Sculthorpe, to write for the Koto.

Also featuring in the ensemble are Koto players Hitomi Kurosawa, Brandon Lee, Yukie Ota, Yuka Funabashi and Yuko Yamamoto.

If you’re looking for a unique way to spend the last few hours of your weekend, this is it!

The Satsuki Odamura Koto Ensemble will be performing at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Springwood on Sunday, November 29 at 2pm.

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hen great summer weather is mixed with the best new release movies, you get a great night out under the stars, watching the hottest movies with the best food around.

Moonlight Cinema is returning to Sydney for their 20th season, bringing back their comfy bean beds to accommodate all film-lovers at Belvedere Amphitheatre in Centennial Park.

Featuring advanced movie screenings, new releases and the classics everyone loves, Moonlight is an amazing opportunity to have a family night out under the stars watching your favourite movies.

If you really want to enjoy a night out in style, go for Moonlight’s Gold Grass. Featuring a reserved viewing location, a bean bed and your own wait service, Gold Grass is perfect for getting food and drinks without missing a second of the movie.

Although B.Y.O friendly, Moonlight offers a huge variety of food that’s guaranteed to excite everyone’s taste buds.

Moonlight’s LA-style food truck and fully licensed bar will be making a return, featuring pulled pork sliders, Parmesan truffle fries and the delicious Nutella donuts.

The Weekender has two Gold Grass double passes to give away. For your chance to win one, email the code word ‘MOONLIGHT’ to competitions@westernweekender.com. au with your name and contact details.

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In an interesting twist, reports suggest that Channel Seven are also working on similar projects about Hogan and Newton-John, to air in 2016. Must be great being a TV exec! Ê Comedian Joel McHale will have to find a new job soon after long-time E! clip show ‘The Soup’ was given the axe. Beginning in 2004, ‘The Soup’ will officially wrap up on December 18 after more than a decade on air. McHale won’t be out of work for long with a number of projects in the works. Ê Animal Planet will premiere a two-part special next month titled ‘Hunt for the Tasmanian Tiger’. The Tasmanian Tiger has been extinct since 1936. Nearly 80 years on, three intrepid scientists, Chris Coupland, Warren Darragh and Bill Flowers, are setting out on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition to explore the possibility that the Tasmanian Tiger may still exist. It airs on December 14 and 15 at 9.30pm. Ê Upcoming superhero series ‘DC’s Legends of

Tomorrow’ will premiere in January. The series, starring Arthur Darvill, Dominic Purcell and Wentworth Miller, will screen express from the US on FOX8. It premieres Wednesdays from January 20 at 8.30pm.

Ê After the success of recent documentary ‘Graceland Happiness Project’, former ‘Big Brother’ contestants Tim Dormer and Ben Zabel will film their next adventure throughout India in 2016. Recently, ‘Graceland Happiness Project’ won Best Documentary at NYCWebfest. Ê Loveable Aussie performer Denise Drysdale is joining morning show ‘Studio 10’, in a job sharing arrangement with Ita Buttrose. Buttrose will wind back her appearances to two days a week, with Drysdale to take up the remaining three days alongside Jessica Rowe, Sarah Harris and Joe Hildebrand. Ê Lastly, one-off special ‘Home and Away: An Eye for an Eye’ will launch on streaming service Presto on December 9. Designed to capitalise on summer interest in the Seven soap, it sees the return of Heath (Dan Ewing) and Bianca (Lisa Gormley).

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EDITED BY Kate Reid To submit a gig, email the details to kate.reid@westernweekender.com.au or call us on 4722 2998

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27 B.J’s Karaoke Venue: Penrith Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Sips & Sounds Venue: Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4pm 4735 1100 Queen Bohemian Rhapsody Venue: Evan Theatre $33.60, 8pm 4720 5555 The Golden Roads Tour Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Adults $30, Children $15, 8pm 9625 5500 Karaoke Venue: St Marys Band Club Free entry, 6pm 9623 1211 Midnight Drifters Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 8pm 4728 5200 Hard Rockin Amigos Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Marty’s Place Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Georgia White Venue: Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Rebecca Johnson Band Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 9623 1384 5 Way Addiction Venue: St Marys RSL Club $10-$15, 8pm 9623 6555

Burnside Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3396

4721 2060 Acoustic Soloist Venue: Red Cow Free entry, 4.30pm 4721 5666 Social Darts Venue: St Marys Band Club $3, 7pm 9623 1211 Sips & Sounds Venue: Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 4pm 4735 1100 Troy Kemp Venue: Rooty Hill RSL Adults $25, Children $15, 8pm 9625 5500 You Can Dance 2015 Venue: The Joan $25-$30, 6pm 4723 7600 Jalepeno Deluxe Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Us Too Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 8pm 4722 8180 Gyrate Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Evie Dean Venue: Macquarie Arms Free entry, 8pm 4577 2206 Jack Horner Venue: Oriental Hotel, Springwood Free entry, 8pm 4751 4488 Seattle Sound Venue: Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Tara Favell Venue: Zest Grill House at Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 5.30pm 9625 5500

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Bob Gillespie Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Live Entertainment Venue: Club Paceway Free entry, 6.30pm 4721 2375 The Four Seasons – Australian Chamber Orchestra Venue: The Joan $50-$55, 8pm 4723 7600 The Matchbox Tribute Show Venue: Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Mad Cow the Band Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Blackwater Venue: Penrith Gaels Club Free entry, 7pm 4722 8180 Dirty Deeds – The AC/DC Show Venue: Wallacia Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4773 8888 Creo Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4577 3396 Tenterfield to Rio – A Tribute to Peter Allen Venue: Blacktown Workers Club $7.50-$10.50, 8pm 9830 0600

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Chris Connolly Venue: St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 1pm 9677 7777 Jed Zarb Venue: Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764

THE FOUR SEASONS AUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRA THE JOAN, $50-$55 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 8PM Yianna Nicholas Venue: Fitzroy Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4577 3396 Twilight Christmas Market Venue: Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 2pm-7pm 4735 1100 60s Chartoppers Venue: Penrith RSL

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Rated M // TROY DODDS “She’s just not the right girl” is a pretty common response after a blind date, but in ‘Man Up’, the right girl turns out to be, well, the wrong girl.

This flick from director Ben Palmer is a love story with a twist, but of course has all the typical boy finds girl, boy loses girl, boy finds girl again elements that every romantic comedy must tick off the list.

Nancy (Lake Bell) is 34, single, constantly hung over and unlucky in love.

When Jack (Simon Pegg) mistakes her for his blind date, organised by a friend, she decides to run with it.

For a while, she manages to keep up the charade, but when she eventually reveals she’s not quite the girl he expected, all hope for love is lost.

Well, so it seems.

As Jack heads off on a date with the actual girl he was supposed to meet when fate, or Nancy, intervened, he starts to realise that perhaps the case of mistaken identity wasn’t so bad after all.

The movie’s very predictable ending still manages to bring a smile, and thankfully it comes after just 88 minutes – any longer and this story of love lost and found might have become a bore.

But it’s not only its length that saves this film. Playing an old school friend of Nancy’s, who plays a part in busting open the real story, Rory Kinnear almost steals the show from the two leads.

He is hilarious, creepy and gets way

too little screen time. I was almost screaming out for him to have another scene or two.

Unchallenging? Absolutely. But if there’s a rainy day coming up some time soon, ‘Man Up’ is a reasonable enough tonic.

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25 // KATE REID Adele is back and smashing all sorts of sales records with her new album ‘25’.

This album sees the British singer covering the same territory that we’ve come to expect from her previous releases.

As many of the memes doing the rounds at the moment have suggested, Adele’s music has a way of making you miss that stranger you made eye contact with once on a bus, such is the emotional impact of her songs.

While this is another great album of love ballads from Adele, it doesn’t quite live up to the heights of her previous releases.

First single ‘Hello’ is Adele in fine form, and is possibly one of the best songs she’s ever released. Unfortunately the rest of the tracks on ‘25’ don’t offer the same impact as previous hits like ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You’.

Regardless, it’s a testament to Adele’s talent that even when she’s not at her best she still manages to offer up a great CD.

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‘Self/less’ is a psychological science fiction thriller that explores the idea of immortality.

When wealthy real estate mogul Damian (Ben Kingsley) finds out he is dying he decides to undergo a procedure that will see him transplanted into a

healthy young body. When the procedure is complete and Damian takes over his new body (Ryan Reynolds) he starts to realise that the company that performed the surgery has been lying to him and the body he is in is not as new as he thought.

While it’s an interesting premise, this film never really seems to go anywhere.

For an action flick it’s not particularly action packed and while Ryan Reynolds and Ben Kingsley are great actors ‘Self/ less’ certainly doesn’t make the most of their talents.

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With a bit more character development and a more focused narrative this could have been a great film, unfortunately it never lives up to the potential of its concept.

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We all know that butter is great for flavour and moisture in food, particularly with leaner meats like chicken breast.

You can really add to this by flavouring the butter.

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It’s a great way to get the most out of expensive ingredients like truffle or saffron.

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The ratio I use is 50g of the chosen ingredient to 200g of butter.

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Penrith leading the field In funerals

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33-year old Asha Dooley, the general manager of the McCrindle Research conducted a nationwide survey on family owned Grace Funerals of Emu Plans, has just returned behalf of AFDA and found that 72% of women and 55% of from a world gathering of funeral directors in the United men think personalising a funeral is very important.

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“Personalising the farewell makes it more meaningful for those left behind and really helps in the grieving process.

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“One funeral that stands out for me was for a young person at a sports oval. We used canvas to create a giant memorial book. People signed, or drew on the canvas and all of the music was personalized. With the final song everyone was encouraged to dance. Butterflies were a central theme in the service and guests were able to individually release butterflies.

“People are rejecting the cookie-cutter approach to funerals – and are looking for a celebration of life. When we hear someone say, “she would have loved that, it’s very satisfying”, said Asha.

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SPECIAL FEATURE HEALTH & WELLBEING eating, you will be more likely to overeat and choose unhealthy options.

• Food substitution. Swapping traditionally unhealthy foods for their healthier counterparts is the easiest way to cut calories. Swap roast potatoes for baked sweet potatoes, cherry-flavoured candy canes for fresh cherries, custard for Greek yoghurt. Check out how many calories are in your favourite Christmas foods and just how long it takes to burn them off • Stay Hydrated. When you’re out of your normal routine it’s easy to forget about filling up your water bottle and staying hydrated. Remember to drink at least two litres of water each day.

Keep things interesting by adding a squeeze of lemon or lime or chopped up pieces of your favourite fruits!

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Below are some tips to help you get to the New Year in great shape.

• Number 1 rule – Stay active! Most good gyms are open throughout this period and if they are not, or you are looking for something different then get outside and enjoy nature. Try and get in 2-3 good intense physical sessions a week and go for plenty of walks or hit the beach. It is harder to restart a fitness program than it is to continue or

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There are three issues that result from overexposure to ultraviolet rays.

These issues are sunburn, premature ageing of skin and skin cancer.

There are three types of ultraviolet (UV) rays. UVA, UVB and UVC. UVC doesn’t reach the Earth’s surface so we are not affected by it. UVB (blocked by glass) is the major cause of sunburn and skin cancer. UVA (passes through glass) penetrates deeper into the base layer of skin.

Prevention: • Sunscreen: Sunscreen is mainly effective against UVB rays. The level of SPF cover relates to the percentage of UVB rays the sunscreen blocks out. SPF 50+ blocks out 98 per cent, whereas 15+ only blocks 93 per cent.

UVA rays are not measured by the SPF rating. Using a broad spectrum sunscreen will help block out UVA rays. Sunscreen should be applied 20 minutes before sun exposure and reapplied every two hours.

Remember to use a lip balm to protect the lips.

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If you’ve noticed signs of gum irritation, it’s likely due to plaque build-up. Plaque on dentures can harden into calculus, harbouring bacteria and can cause irritation. A simple clean, using buffing tools and waxes will remove the stains and give a polished finish. Your denture will look and feel like new again.

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SPECIAL FEATURE HEALTH & WELLBEING cne is a condition that affects a significant number of adolescents as well as those individuals in their 30s or even 40s.

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It can be characterised by pimples, blackheads, whiteheads and cysts, and is caused by inflammation of the hair follicles. In some severe cases, it can lead to permanent scarring (pitted, rolling, boxcar scars or raised hypertrophic keloid scars), skin discolouration and hyperpigmentation, erythema and blotchy skin tone.

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Treatment Fortunately, there are several treatment methods available for acne as well as some effective preventative measures.

Over the counter treatments are available from pharmacies containing ingredients such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide of varying strengths depending on the severity of the acne.

These act as an antiseptic which work to unblock and oxygenate the pore preventing new pimples from forming and working to eliminate the existing pimples by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria present.

However, this can result in the skin becoming dry, sensitive and peel which can be counteracted through the use of an effective, rich moisturiser suitable for the skin type. In more severe cases, a dermatologist can prescribe an isotretinoin treatment which is typically very effecting in curing acne.

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Many Rams will feel mighty restless – especially on Monday, when the Sun/ Saturn conjunction stymies communication and frustrates travel plans. Then the Mercury/Uranus trine activates your adventure zone, and you’ll be dreaming of exotic escapades and foreign shores.

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Taskmaster Saturn demands that you get some serious work done on Monday!

Matters involving finances, taxes, study and research are highlighted but if you don’t check all the facts thoroughly then mistakes are likely. Venus [your ruling planet] shifts into your relationship zone on Saturday, where it stays until December 30. Attached Taureans – plan something extra romantic with your partner. Single Bulls – look for lasting love with a lusty Libran or a sexy Scorpion.

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Are you stuck in a rut? Are you completing daily tasks on auto-pilot? Resist the urge to be too safe and sensible! With Jupiter in your sign until September 2016 it’s time to broaden your horizons and activate your adventurous side. Whether you explore foreign shores or take on a challenge closer to home, your motto for the next nine months is from birthday great Mark Twain: “Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover”.

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Your mercurial mind is hungry for a stimulating workout so it’s a wonderful week to solve a puzzle; play chess; dip into an adventure novel or try something new. Social networking and Internet commerce are favoured, as you discover innovative ways to deliver your message.

You’re in chatterbox mode on Friday, when Mercury and Jupiter stir up your communication gene. You’re keen to hear the latest neighbourhood news but don’t get carried away and spread gossip!

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On Monday there’s no substitute for hard work and no clever short cuts so stop complaining, roll up your sleeves, and get to it. Avoid procrastination like the plague! With gung-ho Mars moving through your sign until January 3 strive to go after what you want with charm, confidence and plenty of chutzpah. And try to balance being mentally rigorous with some creative brainstorming. It’s time for multi-talented Librans to step into the spotlight and shine.

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With serious Saturn in your wellbeing zone, make sure you are exercising regularly and eating well, plus you’re up-to-date with your medical checks.

Maintaining good health requires discipline. With Venus and Mars visiting your domestic zone, it’s time to spruce up Casa Cancer with cleaning, de-cluttering, redecorating or DIY projects. Family members could do with some extra TLC too!

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Is money too tight? With Saturn moving slowly through your finance zone, your ability to budget is being tested. So it’s time to come up with a clever plan to cut spending and boost cash flow. Financial improvements you make now will pay off handsomely in the future. With Venus vamping into your sign on Saturday you’ll be at your bewitching and sexy Scorpio best as you utilise charm and consultation to get others on side.

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There’s no denying there’s a tricky dilemma this week Sagittarius. You want to go, go, go … but the preferred planetary pace is slow, slow, slow!

Monday looks mighty frustrating, as Saturn stymies you at every turn. Then, as the week progresses, sloppy attention to detail could see a promising project fall flat. Attached Archers – you’re keen to get things moving in a new romantic direction but remember that promises are cheap.

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The pressure’s on! You’ve got an incredible amount on your plate so aim to work smarter, rather than harder. And have you got a problem you can’t solve with logic?

If you allow yourself the time and space to day-dream, imagine and visualise then you’ll come up with a surprising solution.

Let your subconscious mind do the work!

When dealing with friends, colleagues, clients or customers, a combination of being proactive and being diplomatic brings the best results.

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Adventurous Aquarians are in freedombunny mode on Tuesday and Wednesday, when positive Mercury/Uranus aspects fire up your curious mind and your independent nature. Communication is the buzz word as you seek out colleagues, friends and acquaintances. It’s not what you know – it’s who you know – so make the most of your networking skills and international connections. But be careful you don’t get carried away and – unintentionally – blurt out a secret.

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Work or home life will be challenging on Monday, when someone expects you to complete a task on a very tight timeline.

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Christmas is a great time of the year, but we often forget about the extra bits and pieces the season brings that can be very problematic for our pets.

Every year during the Christmas season we usually see a kitten or cat with a string foreign body.

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This becomes a life threatening problem as the string acts as a ‘saw’ through the intestines.

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Animals that love eating strange objects are especially at risk.

We’re all busy around this time of year so we need to make sure we’re vigilant.

Most animals will vomit from time to time but it is important to know when to seek veterinary attention.

If your animal is having multiple vomits and is not eating then it is important to see a veterinarian.

When animals have vomiting and diarrhoea, the fluid loss adds up quickly and they can become very dehydrated – seeing a veterinarian when there is both vomiting and diarrhoea is recommended.

Most happy adult dogs and cats with the occasional vomit that continue to eat normally with no changes in behaviour are probably OK to be left and monitored.

Otherwise a trip to the vet is recommended.

In the meantime withhold food for 12-24 hours and always remember to check around the house and in the backyard for any further signs of vomiting.

Have a safe and happy holidays and remember to be careful with Christmas objects like tinsel and baubles around your pets!

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Joining a local swim club is a great way to swim for fitness whilst socialising with other fans of swimming.

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Aquarobics has an image problem, often being seen just as an activity for retirees, the injured or the unfit.

In reality, aquarobics is an exercise option which can be highly challenging and effective, and now attracts a mixed audience of participants across ages and genders.

Aquarobics class options have grown to include Aqua Circuit including high intensity interval training, Aquanatal for pregnant women, Heartmoves for lower intensity, Aqua Zumba, and Deep Water Aquarobics using buoyancy belts.

As for the beach, waves provide both turbulence and resistance, constantly challenging the whole body to remain upright or swim through the water.

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Notice how he says “learned”.

In other words, contentment, living without FOMO, is a conscious, deliberate, ongoing pattern of thinking.

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Just like money, you can spend time on friends and family. You can invest time into learning new skills that – if chosen carefully – will improve you as a person. You can also waste time on pointless pursuits that will not give you anything in return.

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using time very efficiently.

For example, the average Australian adult spends 13 hours every week watching TV, according to figures collated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This means that we spend one month out of every year in front of the tele.

Social media is another terrible time suck. In fact, marketing firm Sensis found

that the average user checks Facebook 31 times per week, up from just 16 visits across the same timeframe in 2011.

In total, we waste around 8.5 hours per week trying to keep up with the Digital Joneses on Facebook.

Ultimately, these statistics prove that time is at a premium. While we’re huge proponents of being responsible with money, we’re even bigger supporters of saving time. After all, even the most impressive personal bank account in the world is largely pointless if you don’t have the spare time to use it.

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Make use of technology There are countless apps on the market that can help you track how you spend your day and help you form positive and productive habits based off of the results.

Set a structured schedule With so many things vying for our attention throughout the day, it’s important to consciously set aside structured periods to fulfil certain goals.

Learn to say no Whether it’s social media feeds or overly inquisitive work colleagues, the modern world is rife with distractions that act as barriers between you and unlocking greater productivity.

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FOMO is ‘The Fear of Missing Out’. While, to some degree, we may always have been scared of missing out on the things life offers us, psychologists and researchers are telling us that FOMO is actually growing, and growing quite dramatically.

It has been discovered, that a key reason for the growth in FOMO is because people’s use of social media, especially Facebook, has spectacularly increased since its 2004 introduction.

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I have a confession to make, I love Jamie Oliver.

This love only blossomed recently so it’s still in its early can’t-get-enough-of-him phase but I think this might be the start of something serious.

You see, I’m normally very weary of chefs who give nutrition advice. The advice they give is often incorrect, and in the most serious cases they make health claims that are not only well beyond their scope of expertise, but can also be dangerous.

So why do I love this particular chef turned nutrition advocate?

Why I’m in love with Jamie Oliver Kate Reid is a journalist and university qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) degree from the University of Wollongong. kate.reid@ westernweekender. com.au @kate_reid6

1. Jamie is studying nutrition and works with a team of nutritionists When I read that Jamie was doing a nutrition degree at a university in London, I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face. As a nutritionist it’s encouraging to hear that someone with the level of influence that Jamie has wants to offer his fans scientifically backed nutrition information.

2. He doesn’t buy into the ‘superfood’ marketing craze While Jamie’s new book and TV show is called ‘Everyday Superfood’ he doesn’t buy into the ridiculous marketing claims that suggest that the only way to be healthy is to live on goji berry smoothies.

Yes, these foods are nutritious, but as Jamie conveys to his fans, there is an abundance of nutritious foods out there that are just as good for us and won’t cost an arm and a leg.

3. Jamie encourages people to include vegetarian meals in their diet Anyone who reads this column regularly will know that I talk a lot about getting more vegetables in your diet, and it’s nice to see my new love shares my passion for these nutritional powerhouses.

Although he still makes plenty of delicious meaty dishes, Jamie also encourages people to include more plant based meals into their diet and is reported to be working on a vegetarian cook book.

5. He recognises that diet restrictions don’t work You won’t see Jamie telling people they have to cut out major food groups like grains and dairy to be healthy. Jamie is all about moderation and balance, and knows that in every healthy diet there’s a place for the odd hamburger or chocolate.

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enrith Council has teamed up with the Sydney Thunder T20 teams to bring the opening round of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and the only pre-season hit out for the men’s team ahead of their Big Bash League (BBL) season, to Penrith.

Howell Oval will host the first WBBL match on the east coast when the Sydney Thunder battle crosstown rivals, the Sydney Sixers on Sunday, December 6 from 2.30pm.

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Penrith Mayor, Karen McKeown, said Penrith has produced many elite female athletes over the years.

“This game recognises the achievements of local women in sport, not just in cricket but across many sports,” she said.

“The Sydney Thunder WBBL team features talented local cricketers Naomi Stalenberg and Mikayla Hinkley who are grade players for the Penrith Cricket Club.”

At just 17, Hinkley said she was excited to be playing such an important match.

“Being so young and this being one of my first ever professional games, is a pretty exciting feeling – it will be a history making game for women’s cricket,” she told the Weekender.

“We’ve got some amazing cricketers dividing into different states, so it’s really going to be a great competition.”

However, it won’t be just the women entertaining the crowd next month with the Sydney Thunder men’s team on show a week later when they bring their big hitters and international stars to Howell Oval for a warm up match.

The BBL practice match, to be held on Saturday, December 12 from 4pm, will be the first time cricket fans can see the Thunder’s international stars in action as they prepare for their fifth BBL season.

South African all-rounder Jacques Kallis and West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell will be on show in the practice game that

will also feature Aussie cricket stars Mike Hussey, Shane Watson, Gurinder Sandhu, and Penrith’s own Pat Cummins.

22-year-old Cummins, who’s currently sidelined with yet another back injury, is a member of the Thunder squad for the first time, having previously played with the Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers.

“The Thunder is the closest team to where I’ve grown up and, to be part of such a strong organisation who represents the west, is pretty exciting,” he said.

While Cummins’ back injury will keep him from playing with the Thunder this summer, the Aussie paceman still plans to have another stint with the Penrith Cricket Club as a batsman after Christmas.

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Wanderers fans to stage walk-out Western Sydney Wanderers supporters have found a unique way to support their team this weekend – they won’t watch them play.

The Wanderers’ major supporter group, the Red and Black Bloc (RBB), will stage a walk-out during Sunday’s game against the Central Coast Mariners in Gosford.

It follows growing tensions between the RBB and authorities, with the latest twist being the controversial release of a “top secret document” featuring photographs of 198 fans who have been banned from attending A-League matches.

The document was splashed across the front page of the Sunday Telegraph last weekend.

Fans were outraged that the confidential document was published in a major Sydney newspaper. There’s also claims that some of the details featured in the story are incorrect.

It is not clear who leaked the document.

“People’s lives and livelihoods have been jeopardised due to the existence of a list that has been created without due process. Many of these fans, some of which are under 18, have not been charged or convicted of offences,” the RBB said in a statement.

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The trio, who train at the Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance in Windsor, landed in Copenhagen last Thursday where they’ll represent Australia at the prestigious competition, beginning on December 3.

Emu Heights resident Jack Hemmings, 17, will compete in the 17-18 boys tumbling event; Glenmore Park’s Ethan McGuinness, 14, will battle it out in the 13-14 age group; while 12-year-old Sophie Wilson from Castlereagh will contest the 11-12 girls tumbling event.

“It’s going to be a fun experience,” Ethan said.

“I’m looking forward to seeing what the other countries are like, getting to compete and making new friends,” Jack added.

With 25 years combined experience in tumbling, the trio said they have been working hard for months perfecting their routines, otherwise known as passes.

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“I’ve been practicing my passes since August,” Ethan added.

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Awards Penrith duo cap off successful year with impressive awards NATHAN TAYLOR

wo Penrith locals were the big winners at last week’s annual NSW Institute of Sport (NSWIS) Awards, held at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Penrith’s Rio Paralympic rowing hopeful Erik Horrie claimed the ClubsNSW Male Athlete of the Year Award while St Clair world champion netballer Paige Hadley beat a red-hot all-woman field to take home the prestigious Ian Thorpe Outstanding Achievement gong.

Horrie’s award was further recognition for his stellar year that witnessed a third consecutive world arms and shoulders single scull world title in an event that he remains unbeaten in since a heroic silver medal winning performance at the London Paralympics.

The multi-sport Australian representative won the gong ahead of fellow rower Cameron Girdlestone, freestyle skier Russ Henshaw, canoe sprint paddlers Lachlan Tame and Riley Fitzsimmons and Paralympic swimmer Matthew Levy.

“This certainly has capped off a very good year for me,” Horrie said.

“It is nice when you are recognised and win these awards.

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“It’s not what you get up for in the mornings, but it’s the icing on the cake to actually be recognised for your results, which I think every athlete wants to get.”

In one of the more inspiring stories of courage to come out of this year’s nominees, Hadley, coming off the back of a world championship winning performance as part of Australia’s netball team after tearing her ACL 10 months earlier, won the award in a category that also featured fellow world champion netballer Julie Corletto, world champion cyclist Kaarle McCulloch, Paralympic cycling silver medallist Simone Kennedy and duel Olympic hockey gold medallist Katrina Powell.

“I was so blessed to be nominated but then to get it, I was in shock and shaking when I went up to receive the award,” Hadley said.

“I don’t know how I am going to beat this, it has been an amazing comeback year.”

The awards night, hosted by NSWIS Deputy Chairman and 2GB personality Alan Jones, attracted some of the state’s highest profile sportsmen and women, and recognised athletes and coaches in a range of categories including academic excellence, career development, team and individual performances.

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Rugby League Tall and not prepared to fall: Hall answers Gould’s call NATHAN TAYLOR

t’s been an eye opening first month of pre-season training for Penrith Panthers AFL convert Josh Hall, who has not only spent the last four weeks trying to fit in, but also learn the game.

The former Gold Coast Suns ruckman is the club’s latest ‘project player’, following in the footsteps of Fijian hotel porter turned NRL winger Eto Nabuli, who had a stint at Penrith in 2013.

Speaking with the Weekender, the 25-year-old opened up about the challenges of switching from AFL to the NRL. “It’s been tough initially trying to fit in, I’ve been worried about making mistakes and that kind of stuff,” Hall said.

“I haven’t played rugby league in seven or eight years, so it’s been a while, but once I get settled and find my feet, hopefully I can go from there.”

Having grown up playing junior rugby league as a kid in Townsville, Hall was also a champion high jumper with aspirations of one day representing Australia at an Olympic Games.

However, after he was overlooked for the 2010 Australian Commonwealth Games team, Hall decided to take a break from athletics and focus on his degree.

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Soon after, Hall joined a local team in the Townsville AFL competition where, after just four games, he attracted the attention of a Gold Coast Suns scout.

Playing as a ruckman, Hall was drafted 94th in the 2012 AFL Draft by the Suns and, during his short career, ended up playing just seven senior AFL games before switching to league and signing with the Panthers back in September.

“I grew up in Townsville watching the Cowboys play and also had a dream of playing league at a high level,” Hall said.

“I was getting a bit stale with AFL of late and Gus (Phil Gould) got in touch with me about making the switch, so I jumped at the opportunity.

“I thought it would be a great story for me to continue on my journey and hopefully I can achieve that NRL dream.”

Due to his height of 198cm – the tallest at the club – Hall is primed to play on the wing for Penrith’s NSW Cup team in 2016.

To assist Hall in his dream of making it in rugby league, he’s receiving expert advice from two of Penrith’s best including new specialist coach David Simmons and young gun Dallin Watene-Zelezniak.

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Close to home: Jade’s back in Penrith Story continued from » p. 72 With this weekend’s Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney being held at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Close said she was excited to be returning home to Penrith to compete.

“I haven’t seen my parents in quite some time, so it’ll be good to get back,” she said.

“My parents think I’m crazy doing Ironman but they support me.”

While training to be an Olympic athlete can be as taxing as you’d expect, Close admitted preparing for an Ironman competition was just as hard.

“I train every day for Ironman, in all three disciplines,” she said.

“The training is very similar but it’s also very different because it’s team vs individual.

“I suppose instead of letting the whole team down, you’re just letting yourself down if you don’t perform well in an Ironman.”

This Sunday’s second Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney will see over 1600 age group athletes compete at the Penrith Lakes complex.

Triathletes, like Close, will first battle it out in a 1.9km swim before a 90km cycle and finishing up with a 21.1km run.

Close revealed she wasn’t a fan of one discipline in particular.

“I’m a bit of a sinker in the water but I can ride and run really well,” she said.

Local residents should be aware that there will be changed traffic conditions around the Regatta Centre on Sunday.

Early Christmas gift for Penrith Paceway as new state-of-the-art stables are opened

A good crowd of officials was on hand for the opening of the new stables at Penrith Paceway NATHAN TAYLOR

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Penrith HRC President Max Laughton was on hand for the grand opening along with Penrith Mayor Karen McKeown and Penrith Paceway CEO Lorraine Pozza.

Mr Laughton thanked the Harness Racing NSW Board, Chairman of Harness Racing NSW Rex Horne and CEO John Dumesny for making the new stables possible.

“I would also like to thank the engineers and builders of the complex for an excellent job,” Ms Pozza added.

“This project will satisfy the needs of all the participants, trainers, stewards and clerks of the course thanks to its ‘roomy’ and well laid out design.”

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by Councillor McKeown and named in honour of the legendary Don Clough, Director of Penrith Paceway.

“Over the years Don Clough has put a lot into our sport and, to this day, is still volunteering his time to harness racing,” Ms Pozza said.

“We all know that Don gives his heart and soul to harness racing, therefore we are honoured to have him as one of our own.”

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Around the grounds certainly an improvement for the Ducks after having just one victory to their name last year.

CRICKET: Penrith’s first grade cricket side are off to a very shaky start in Round 6 of the Sydney Grade Cricket competition. Playing in a two day match at Howell Oval against competition leaders Sydney University, Penrith won the toss and elected to bat first. Sydney were brilliant with the ball and managed to dismiss Penrith for just 126 runs. Penrith’s Jake Wholohan was best with the bat scoring 46. Sydney hit the crease later that afternoon and managed to reach Penrith’s total before the day’s play ended, scoring 7/139. With Sydney winning the first innings quite convincingly, both sides will return to action this Saturday morning to battle out the second innings.

NETBALL: The Penrith Netball Association will be holding a Come and Try Netball Day on Friday, December 4 from 5pm to 7pm. Held at Jamison Park Netball Complex, the day is open to all junior players who have not played at club level previously. It is designed to give both girls and boys a chance to experience netball before registering with a club. The Come and Try Netball Day is aimed at girls aged between 5-14 and boys 5-12. For more information, contact 4721 4319.

FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers W-League team enjoyed a well-earned bye last weekend but will return to the pitch this Sunday afternoon against Canberra United.

The match will be played at Central Coast Stadium, with Western Sydney’s women currently sitting in fourth place while Canberra United are one spot above them in third.

BASEBALL: After rain and a number of weeks of consecutive losses, the Penrith Panthers first grade side are back in business, defeating the Canterbury Vikings 4-0 in Round 10 of the NSW State Baseball League.

Penrith will look for back to back wins this weekend when they take on Manly in Round 11.

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GRIDIRON: After another tough season the Nepean Ducks have finally chalked up their second and final win of the year, defeating the Northern Sydney Rebels 6-0 in Round 11 of the Gridiron NSW competition. Despite only winning two games all season, 2015 was

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ade Close has represented her nation at the highest level, but now the 28-yearold former Penrith local is preparing to take on a brand new challenge that’s set to test her limits like never before.

Based in Perth since the age of 17, Close was a member of the Australian women’s hockey team that finished fifth at the 2012 London Olympics.

But after more than 50 caps with the champion Hockeyroos, Close decided to retire from the sport last month to take up a new challenge – Ironman triathlons.

She’ll participate in the Ironman 70.3 Western Sydney in Penrith this weekend.

“I came back from overseas and decided I didn’t want to play hockey anymore, I literally lost the passion for hockey in Australia,” Close told the Weekender.

“I officially retired from the Australian team in May and stopped playing hockey altogether in October this year.”

Close only took up Ironman triathlons 12 weeks ago, and competed in her first event earlier this month.

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