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CHAMPIONS Itt ’s b It’s been een a long long ttime im e b between etween drinks, drinks, but but after after 36 36 years years Penrith Penrith ar are re ccelebrating elebrating a B Belvidere elvidere Cup Cup p championship c h a m p io n s h i p following an incredible victory over favourites Sydney University. University The victory party went well into the night. night Nathan Taylor reports on page 67

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Prepared for next battle Round 2: Greens and Independent State candidates to contest Federal Election NICOLA BARTON

Ready for battle: Nick Best and Mark Tyndall. Photo: Megan Dunn

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ou’d think the rough and tiring nature of a State Election campaign would be enough for any rising political aspirant, but two local candidates will back up and contest the Federal poll next month. Independent Candidate Mark Tyndall and Greens Candidate Nick Best both contested the seat of Penrith at last month’s State Election, and will now go head to head in the battle for Lindsay. With Mr Best obtaining 4.9 per cent of first preference votes and 2.9 per cent for Mr Tyndall, the pair will now focus on pulling support away from the major parties at a Federal level. Labor’s Diane Beamer, the Liberal Party’s Melissa McIntosh, Australia First Candidate Jim Saleam and United Australia’s Christopher Buttell are also confirmed to be contesting the election at this stage. Mr Tyndall decided to run for State during the middle of his Federal campaign. “After months of letter-boxing and door knocking I had found that the people of western Sydney did not give much stock to Local, State or Federal barriers. They just wanted action and representatives that would work for them,” he said.

Mr Tyndall said he learned a lot during the State campaign and was disappointed by the publicly funded ‘pitch battle’ between the major parties. “As I stood at polling booths all day offering my hand and saying g’day, I also learned that most responded to the traditional parties, their media saturation and their promises, more than they did the person, their character or their policies,” he said. “I believe even more now that independent candidates need to stand up for their electorates and their communities. It is how we keep the bastards honest and ensure effective policy is debated and enacted.” Mr Best said he won’t be changing the direction of his campaign, but will continue to focus on providing alternative policies. “I’m not running just to provide voters with a way to protest, it’s far too important for that. What I am here to do is change the debate and that has to happen at every level of government,” he said. “I’m confident that, win or lose in Lindsay, I will be forcing the other candidates to confront the big issues and consider alternative approaches.” The Federal Election is likely to be officially called this weekend.

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One Nation will get stronger A nyone who thinks the One Nation story ends, or is even damaged, after the controversies the party has faced in recent weeks doesn’t understand the rusted on nature of its supporters. The compelling Al Jazeera documentary that aired last week, alleging that the party was soliciting financial assistance from America’s National Rifle Association and Koch Industries in order to change Australian gun control laws, would be the nail in the coffin for many minor political parties. Not so One Nation. Pauline Hanson played the game superbly, bunkering down and labelling the documentary a ‘hit piece’, suggesting it had been strongly edited and One Nation’s intentions had been taken out of context. Ms Hanson’s response resonated with One Nation supporters, who believe that the Australian way of life is essentially under constant attack, and that Pauline Hanson is the voice of reason. Ms Hanson ensured she backed James Ashby and Steve Dickson, who were featured in the documentary, rather than show any signs of punishing them. Any kind of admonishment would not have played into the narrative that this was all a set- up; another attack on One Nation’s fight to save Australia. In many ways, you have to admire Pauline Hanson. Battered from pillar to post by the majority of Australians and many in the media on a regular basis, she is resilient if nothing else. And in the midst of a scandal last week, she threw out the crisis management

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Outcry over plan to reclassify land ALENA HIGGINS

local resident is pleading with the community to help protect a pocket of public land from the grasp of developers after Penrith Council flagged plans to rezone it. Seven parcels of Council- owned land at the corner of Rogers and Somerset Streets, Kingswood are in the firing line, with Council seeking to reclassify them from ‘Community’ to ‘Operational’ land to make way for a five-storey high rise to further expand its Health and Education Precinct. Located across from Nepean Hospital, the subject site is currently used as overflow parking for hospital staff and also features a green space. Cranebrook resident Clinton Lewin described the move as an “injustice” and urged community members to write and object to the change, saying the site should remain in public hands. He suggested “greedy” Council “stop selling our land” and instead use the site for something that will benefit the people of Penrith, such as much- needed free parking. “It is community land entrusted to

Council on the proviso that it remain in the community’s hands, to make into parks or car parking so people in our community can use the land for free,” he said. “That’s what it was given to them for and now they want to sell it to big developers to make huge amounts of money.” According to the proposal, preliminary concept designs indicate more than 6000sqm of commercial floor space and 74 residential apartments could be accommodated on the site. “The planning proposal presents a valuable opportunity to contribute to the strategic directions for the precinct and will benefit the community through local economic investment, job creation and the provision of diverse housing,” it states. “Residents in this area also have access to parks that offer greater amenity, including Wainwright Park and Red Cross Anniversary Park within a 300 metre radius.” Council has been dogged by overdevelopment concerns in recent months, with the planning proposal coming hot on the heels of resident backlash over the proliferation of boarding houses, also in Kingswood. The planning proposal can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com. au or in person at Council’s Penrith and St Marys offices or libraries.

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Prime Minister banks on Budget ahead of election Hard sell begins as Scott Morrison pushes Coalition’s economic credentials

Prime Minister Scott Morrison talks up the Budget during a visit to the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. Photo: Melinda Jane NICOLA BARTON

he Federal Election campaign is unofficially underway with the Coalition using this week’s Budget to essentially launch its re-election bid. Significant funding allocations have been made for tax cuts, small business support, education and job growth, whilst areas such as the NDIS appear to have fallen short. After more than a decade of deficits, the Budget forecasts a surplus of $7.1 billion in 2019-20. Low to medium income earners are to benefit with taxpayers earning between $48,000 and $90,000 a year getting a tax cut of $1080 and a tax cut between $255 and $1080 for those earning between $37,001 and $47,999. 33- year- old Glenmore Park mother of two, Ashleigh Quintano had mixed feelings about the Budget. With a combined household income of about $120,000, she said whilst tax cuts benefit some, her family is still in limbo. “When you think about middle income earners, we are paid well but we also are a family trying to raise two children,” she said. “We’ve got a mortgage and two kids, we have to work our butts off and potentially put our kids in five days a week childcare to make ends meet and that’s not ideal,

or we could take a lesser role with lesser money so that we get more support.” Being a mother of two young kids, she said the $453 million to extend pre-school education was an important investment. “Anything that supports children getting ready for school is important, pre- school is important even for kids whose parents don’t work because it’s that social element that gets them prepared and lets them know more for school,” she said. Last Saturday Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre in Cambridge Park to make a pre-Budget commitment of an additional $150 million for female change rooms, facility upgrades and swimming pools across the country. The Government will also provide a further $40 million for a third round of its highly successful Community Sport Infrastructure Program which has funded 458 sporting infrastructure projects nationwide already. Liberal Candidate for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh said the Budget was a huge win for the Lindsay community. “This Budget is about easing cost of living pressures, guaranteeing essential services and building new congestion busting infrastructure to ensure families in Lindsay can get home easier and safer,” she said. The Budget aims to back small busi-

nesses by increasing the Instant Asset Write Off to $30,000 and expanding its access, benefiting 14,833 small and medium sized businesses in Lindsay. Other areas of note were the Skills Package to increase apprenticeship payments and the investment into apprenticeships for job shortages. The Roads to Recovery

Program will also see $1.5 million allocated to Penrith City Council. Controversially, $1.6 billion that wasn’t spent by the NDIS last year won’t be included in the Budget for 2019- 2020, instead delivering an immediate boost to the Budget bottom line. The Opposition labelled the cut “shameful”.

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Courtesy bus passengers noticed smoke coming from Glenmore Park home NICOLA BARTON

hat seemed like a regular night out on the town took a dramatic turn when five young men made a heroic split second decision to go banging on the door of an ablaze home. On board a courtesy bus on their way home from Penrith Panthers Leagues Club, the young men spotted smoke coming out of the garage roof of a Ridgetop Drive, Glenmore Park home. Immediately instructing the bus driver to stop, the men jumped out and ran to make sure nobody was still inside. “We saw the smoke all out on the street and knew there had to be a fire somewhere, so we jumped out and saw the glowing light out of the windows on the garage door,” Emu Plains resident Daniel Otway told the Weekender. “We ran to the house and started banging and yelling trying to wake up them and the neighbourhood, the first thing I thought was there’s people in there and they’re in danger.” Three of the five passengers ran towards the house, two jumped on their phones to call emergency services and courtesy bus driver Craig Cochrane beeped his horn to help wake up the neighbours.

The shocking aftermath of the Glenmore Park fire last weekend. Photo: Megan Dunn

The occupants of the home – a family of five – were frightened by the banging, fearing they were intruders, unaware that their home was alight. Eventually when they smelt the smoke they evacuated the home, with nothing but the clothes on their backs and one shoe box. Mr Cochrane said he was taken aback by the bravery of the young men. “It was brave, heroic, we were in the right place at the right time and the right group of people, who knows what would have happened if we weren’t there,” he told the Weekender. “The young guy who lived in the house stood on the other side of the road in his boxer shorts in the rain, just looking back at his house. There weren’t a lot of words spoken, it was just pure shock and emotion.” Emergency services were called to the scene and the fire was extinguished; however the building was destroyed. Officers from Nepean Police Area Command attended and launched an investigation. Members of the community have come forward to show their support on Facebook, with neighbours asking for donations while the family process this devastating tragedy.

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2019 (â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;the Closing Dateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;). Tenders received after

a Local Environmental Plan (LEP). LEPs are legal

Site 4 forms part of the Soper Place Car Park and

will not be considered.

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has not issued an authorisation for Council to exercise delegation to make this plan. The Planning Proposal is currently on public exhibition until Tuesday, 16 April 2019. The Planning Proposal can be viewed at the following locations: â&#x20AC;˘ Online: yoursaypenrith.com.au â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;˘ &RXQFLOŇ&#x2039;V 6W 0DU\V 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith Library 601 High Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm) â&#x20AC;˘ St Marys Library 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5.30pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm) You are invited to comment by making a written

result in any loss of parking.

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED

The NSW Department of Planning and Environment

Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental

has not issued an authorisation for Council to exercise

Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below

delegation to make this plan.

lists applications recently determined by Penrith City

The Planning Proposal is on public exhibition from

Council. Details of these determinations are

Monday, 8 April 2019 to Friday, 17 May 2019.

available for public inspection free of charge during

The Planning Proposal can be viewed at the

Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal business hours at the Civic Centre,

following locations:

601 High Street, Penrith.

â&#x20AC;˘ Online: yoursaypenrith.com.au â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith Civic Centre 601 High Street, Penrith (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;˘ &RXQFLOŇ&#x2039;V 6W 0DU\V 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 8.30amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;4pm) â&#x20AC;˘ Penrith Library

â&#x20AC;˘ Bellevue Architects

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Lot 3 DP 30110 (No. 66) Barry Street, Cambridge Park Demolition of existing structures and construction of 5 x town houses pursuant to State

(Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm;

Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental

Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm)

Housing) 2009 and strata subdivision x 5 lots.

â&#x20AC;˘ St Marys Library 207â&#x20AC;&#x201C;209 Queen Street (Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Thursday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;8pm; Friday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5.30pm; Saturday 9amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm; Sunday 10amâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;5pm) You are invited to comment by making a written

2019:

submission to Council by 4pm on Friday, 17 May 2019:

â&#x20AC;˘ Email: city.planning@penrith.city

â&#x20AC;˘ Post: The General Manager

PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Application

601 High Street

submission to Council by 4pm on Tuesday, 16 April

(Attention: Breannan Dent), Penrith City Council,

Approved Development

Viewing of Development Applications The above development application/s may be viewed on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s DA Tracker via penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/ DATracker Alternatively, the applications can be viewed during Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s normal business hours at the &LYLF &HQWUH +LJK 6WUHHW 3HQULWK 2IĂ&#x20AC;FHUV RI Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Development Services Department will be able to assist with your enquiries.

(Attention: Breannan Dent), Penrith City Council,

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts

PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Development Applications are displayed at the Penrith

â&#x20AC;˘ In person: At the Penrith Civic Centre

Civic Centre. By law, reportable political donations or

If you have any questions, please contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning

Planner, Breannan Dent on 4732 8196 or email

application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit

city.planning@penrith.city

penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Planning Proposal to Reclassify and Rezone Public Land at the corner of Rodgers and Somerset Streets, Kingswood

Planning Proposal to Reclassify Four Sites in St Marys and Penrith

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Residents call for footpath Councillor backs plan for better pedestrian safety on Warwick Street in Penrith ALENA HIGGINS & EMILY KOWAL

push is on to install a footpath along one of Penrith’s oldest streets to prevent vulnerable residents from having to walk on the road. Warwick Street resident David Cox said he and his elderly neighbours are being forced to struggle with uneven terrain and exposed tree roots every time they walk to catch the bus. “Well I walk on the road because [the nature strip’s] too uneven, and at night, forget it, because you can’t see where you are putting your feet,” he said. “Luckily there are not that many people who speed up here.” Councillor Tricia Hitchen has requested Penrith Council look at the issue in an effort to help the residents. “I know in a complex there, there are one or two 80-year-old women who walk to Penrith and back because at that age they don’t have cars or they don’t drive anymore,” she said. “I’d be looking for the wider, shared pathway because we do have wheelchairs obviously and mobility scooters and just to the bus, because the bus is at the end of the street and that’s what they use to get into town.”

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NOTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION OF ABORIGINAL INTERESTS Biosis Pty Ltd (Biosis) is currently undertaking an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Assessment (ACHA) for HB+B Property, on behalf of Altis Property Partners, for a two stage industrial development, at Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, NSW, within the Penrith Local Government Area. Biosis is assisting HB+B Property with consultation with the Aboriginal community to inform the ACHA. Consultation with the Aboriginal community for this assessment will be undertaken in accordance with the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Consultation Requirements for Proponents (DECCW 2010). The purpose of the Aboriginal community consultation is to provide sufficient information for the assessment of Aboriginal cultural heritage values to inform the ACHA, and to assist the Director General of the Office of Environment and Heritage in his or her consideration and determination of an Aboriginal Heritage Impact Permit, if required. Biosis invites Aboriginal people who hold cultural knowledge in determining the significance of Aboriginal object(s) and/or places in the vicinity of the above area to register their interest in the project. For more information please contact: Stephen O’Connor Development Manager Altis Property Partners 0420 546 491 stephen.oconnor@altisproperty.com.au To register in writing please contact: Ashleigh Keevers-Eastman Biosis Pty Ltd Suite 8, 27 Annie Street, Wickham NSW 2293 Email: akeevers-eastman@biosis.com.au Please note that as per consultation requirements, your details will be forwarded on to OEH and the relevant Local Aboriginal Land Council. If you do not want your details released to these organisations please let Biosis know. WW37157

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Meanwhile, Cr Hitchen has also requested Transport for NSW reinstate Penrith’s free shuttle bus, arguing the service was more important than ever. The shuttle bus, introduced in 2011, was controversially axed two years later by the State Government due to a lack of use, however with Penrith’s population boom and lack of parking, Cr Hitchen believes it would now be in high demand. “There has been a mind shift,” she told the Weekender. “When the bus was first introduced, Penrith was not as busy, but we are at a point now where we have the population in place who do not have cars, who have accessibility issues, who cannot afford to pay for parking.” Cr Hitchen said the previous shuttle bus also had other issues, which contributed to the low patronage. “The previous shuttle bus wasn’t [wheelchair] accessible, which really restricted the number of people who could use it,” she said. Cr Hitchen has asked for the shuttle bus to be reinstated along its original route – High Street to Penrith Westfield – and requested it also travel to Tench Reserve, Jamisontown. Would you use the shuttle bus? Tell us: news@westernweekender.com.au.

Weather brings mushrooms, and a warning to pet owners NICOLA BARTON

ocal vets are warning pet owners to be vigilant of wild mushrooms, as ingesting them can be poisonous and cause long-term effects. Due to the recent climate, mushrooms are starting to pop up more and more around the community. Deciphering which ones are deadly and which ones are not is sometimes too hard to distinguish, so vets are urging guardians to keep a look out for their furry friends regardless. Owner of Penrith Veterinary Hospital, Dr Matthew Churchill, said consuming the toxins is more common in dogs, as cats are generally fussier when it comes to eating “silly things”. “If your dog has eaten mushrooms we recommend you take them immediately to a vet to make them vomit, if they are vomiting and having diarrhoea and things then obviously it’s something that needs to be dealt with,” he said. “A lot of dogs who eat mushrooms can get better themselves but sometimes they get very sick and just can’t stop vomiting.” Symptoms of ingesting toxic wild mushrooms include vomiting, diarrhoea, wobbliness, lethargy, seizuring and frothing of the mouth. Dr Churchill said symptoms can take time to come on, so don’t assume your dog has not been affected. “Symptoms range from relatively quick

An example of a wild mushroom within the first couple of hours all the way up until two days after,” he said. Owners should be hyper aware when walking their dogs around the community as the mushrooms start to appear along the sides of footpaths. If they appear in your yard, it’s recommended they be removed immediately. Dogs are curious animals, and whether they sniff, lick or consume the wild mushrooms, owners should look out for the symptoms. “It’s often the spores that cause the problem, so if they do lick it they can still get a dose of it but the more they eat the worse it is,” Dr Churchill said.

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Ayres loses Sport portfolio Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced an intriguing Cabinet shake-up on Sunday, with Penrith MP Stuart Ayres no longer the Minister for Sport and WestConnex. After being heavily scrutinised for his Ministerial roles, the M4 toll and Allianz Stadium debate largely contributed to making his Penrith seat one of the most marginal at the State Election. He has now taken on the portfolio as Minister for Jobs, Investment and Tourism and retains Minister for Western Sydney. “Our commitment at the election was about getting the job done. This new mix of portfolios puts me in the centre of the action and that’s good for Penrith and western Sydney,” Mr Ayres said. Taking on his role of Sport is Drummoyne MP John Sidoti, who will see through the remainder of the stadium rebuild. The WestConnex portfolio has been axed. Last week Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies declared that she would not be putting herself forward for the Cabinet. She previously held the portfolios of Women, Mental Health and Ageing. She said wanting to spend more time with her family was the driving factor for this decision. “The new team will help deliver better social outcomes for the most vulnerable and equality of opportunity for people across the state, no matter their background or where they live,” Ms Berejiklian said. – Nicola Barton

Votes thrown away Love letters, penis drawings and jokes left on ballot papers NICOLA BARTON

ore than 6000 local residents tossed away their right to vote at last month’s State Election, with informal voting numbers high across the Penrith, Mulgoa and Londonderry electorates. With Penrith now considered one of the most marginal seats in the state, it may have had a very different outcome had those who voted informally actually taken up their right to vote properly. The reasons behind why people do or do not vote varies from person to person, but of those interviewed by the Weekender, one thing is clear – people feel like they don’t count. Whether they didn’t like any of the candidates, thought it was ‘rigged’ or simply shouldn’t be compulsory, the amount of informal voters has stayed similar to that of the 2015 State Election. “Over the last 10 years I’ve felt like it really doesn’t matter who I vote for. I am so disillusioned with government, political parties and leaders,” 50-year-old Werrington resident, Terri Langford said. Many residents across all three electorates have turned to Facebook to complain about the hassling of campaigners, some

Many say they felt overwhelmed by the voting process. Photo: Melinda Jane stating the overall experience is overwhelming. “I didn’t vote on Saturday because I felt like it is a waste of time, sometimes I wonder if our votes are even taken into consideration or if it’s just a way to make us feel like we have a say,” Penrith resident, Brooke Alderson said. A volunteer who worked at a local polling booth said the enormity of informal

votes was alarming. During the count there were thousands of inappropriate drawings, jokes and even sexually explicit ‘love letters’ discovered. The source said the amount of people who informally voted for themselves outweighed the number of votes received by some of the real candidates. Will you vote informally at the Federal Election? Tell us why: 4722 2998.

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A Colyton man accused of detaining, strangling and suffocating his partner in a “crime of passion” has appeared visibly stunned when his bail application was refused last week. As disbelief turned to reality, Anthony Ronald Jones could only utter “wow” after Magistrate Peter Thompson rejected his bid for freedom at Penrith Local Court last Thursday. The 39-year-old, who has no criminal record, is charged with one count each of ‘take/detain person with intent to commit a serious indictable offence’, ‘intentionally choke without consent’, and ‘aggravated break and enter commit a serious indictable offence’. Prosecutors allege Jones detained the woman on March 21 at her Dural home and inflicted a “sustained assault” against her. They allege he strangled her and suffocated her with a pillow while making threats to kill her and harm her 10-yearold daughter. “I’ll go out with a bang, I’ll always find you,” he is alleged to have said, amid the breakdown of their relationship. He finally allowed her to leave the following morning for work, but not before allegedly firing off another threat: “if you f**k up or go to the police, you’re dead”, the court heard. His lawyer forcefully pushed back, pointing out the prosecution’s case relies “almost entirely” on the victim’s version of events, which is “untested and unchallenged”. He said the father-of-two “vigorously denied” and disputes every claim made by the complainant, adding there are “no independent witnesses, no admissions made”. “He is entitled to the presumption of innocence until proven otherwise,” he submitted. His mother and ex-wife were in court for support and the court heard Jones resides

in a granny flat on the same property as his former wife and children, which his lawyer claimed was a “testament” to someone who is divorced. Magistrate Peter Thompson conceded he did not have “any assessments of the merits of the complainant” but described the allegations themselves as “exceptionally serious”. He said “crimes of passion were all too familiar within the community” and were often perpetrated by people of “otherwise good character”. He also noted the particularly worrying threat allegedly made by Jones that he had “already organised” for other people to harm the victim in the event he goes to jail. Jones’ matter was adjourned to May 24.

Drunk p-plater busted driving more than 60km/h over limit

A Werrington p-plater clocked more than 60km/hr over the speed limit while drunk behind the wheel has been ordered off the road for six months. Jordan Wes Jackson was barred from driving for six months on both counts and stung with $1,600 in fines when he faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday. It comes after police observed the 21-year-old travelling at an estimated 123km/hr in a 60km/hr zone on December 27 last year. When breathalysed, the labourer returned a reading of 0.10. His lawyer said Jackson “accepts this is a serious example of this offence”. He said the mandatory alcohol interlock licence his client would be subject to would serve as a reminder that he “has to separate drinking and driving”. “They’re both lawful, he just has to separate them,” he said. Magistrate Peter Thompson declined to reduce the automatic disqualification period, describing the speed as a “significant aggravating feature”. Provisional licence holders are subject to a zero alcohol limit.

Teenager given second chance after lying to police

A young man who lied to police to protect his friend has had his conviction overturned on appeal. The man fronted Penrith District Court last Friday in a bid to downgrade his sentence for providing false information. The court heard the 19-year-old became implicated when he “backed up” his friend’s version of events about how his mate’s car came to hit a tree and roll, claiming it was the result of a carjacking. “He naively and foolishly went along with the story to help his mate,” Judge Sean Grant said. The court heard the man had no prior criminal record and the police were only mislead for about 50 minutes. Judge Grant said a conviction could have a significant impact on the rest of the offender’s life when he tried to get insurance or employment. The Crown prosecutor said lying to police warranted strong general and specific deterrence. Judge Grant quashed the orders of the Local Court and in lieu placed him on a 12-month good behaviour bond without conviction.

Magistrate urges woman to stay off drugs and get clean

A Penrith woman arrested after failing to comply with court orders has been told to address her drug problems. In response to Michelle Clarke’s submissions that it was “depression” and “other issues” that had prevented her from engaging with Community Corrections, Magistrate Peter Thompson contended it was drug use, “pure and simple”. “You’re obviously in custody now and you don’t particularly like it,” he said to the 40-year-old. “It’s a matter for you if you stay there. You need to address that if you want to stay out of custody.” Magistrate Thompson granted the mother-of-four bail with strict condi-

tions, including daily reporting unless in residential rehabilitation and a condition not to consume alcohol or drugs unless prescribed by a doctor. “It’s up to you,” he parted. Her matter was adjourned to April 18.

Teacher cops driving ban and fine over drink driving

A teacher “riddled with shame and remorse” over a drink driving charge has been convicted despite strong submissions to let him off. Penrith Local Court heard the 35-yearold had attended a party and made the “foolish” decision to drive home, but was stopped by a stationary RBT and returned a reading of 0.077. His lawyer submitted the man was a “candidate for the court’s discretion”, adding he was concerned a conviction would place him at a “competitive disadvantage” in terms of his employment. Despite acknowledging his “excellent character”, Magistrate Peter Thompson declined to pardon him, noting it was not a morning-after offence. “This was a deliberate course of driving on the night in question,” he said. “You’re convicted… I don’t make that decision lightly,” he added. He was banned from driving for three months and fined $600.

Low-range drink driving offence lands man in trouble

A man has been stripped of his licence for three months after pleading guilty to low-range drink driving. In his defence, his lawyer said the offender “did not foresee he was over the limit”. But Magistrate Peter Thompson pointed out he “was clearly still affected” and had drunk well into the early morning. He also noted the man was driving a medium rigid vehicle at the time, which he said, posed “inherent risks” greater than that of a smaller vehicle. He was convicted and fined $600.

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Police are investigating a home invasion that occurred on Wednesday, March 27 at 8.54pm. Police were called to a home on Parker Street, Penrith after two masked men entered a home, threatening the occupants before fleeing the scene. A 43-year-old man, a 40-year-old woman and a 12-year-old boy were home during the incident. The intruders were armed with edged weapons and threatened the male occupant before becoming involved in a physical struggle. The offenders fled by jumping over the fence. The male occupant attended Nepean Hospital where his injuries were treated.

St Marys: Police investigating alleged child approach

Investigations are continuing following an incident which saw two children approached by a man in St Marys. On Saturday, March 30 at 5.20pm a seven-year-old and four-year-old were playing in their garage inside their unit complex on Sydney Street. A man driving a grey sedan stopped at the end of the driveway and approached the children. “Come with us, hop in the car,” police allege the offender said. Immediately both of the children ran inside and told their mother what had happened. The matter remains under investigation.

South Penrith: Duo charged after stealing man’s wallet

A man and a woman have been charged after stealing a wallet and purchasing items with a credit card. On Saturday, March 9 a man reported that his wallet was stolen at Ched Towns Oval in Glenmore Park during a sporting event. Over the course of three days multiple transactions occurred prior to the debit card being cancelled.

On Tuesday, March 26 the Nepean Police Area Command Proactive Crime Team executed a search warrant at an address on Nash Street, South Penrith. During the course of the search, a number of items of interest were located. The 44-year-old male and 45-year-old female occupants were arrested at the scene. They were both charged with ‘larceny’ and ‘obtain benefit by deception’ x3. The pair will appear at Penrith Local Court on Monday, April 15.

St Marys: Women investigated over violent argument

Police are investigating a physical fight that occurred between two women aged 30-years-old and 40-years-old, after one of the women allegedly threw a glass containing an alcoholic beverage at the other. Police were called to a licenced premises on the corner of Forrester and Boronia Road, St Marys on Saturday, March 30 at 11.45pm after a fight broke out between two groups. It is alleged that two groups took offence to words exchanged, which provoked one group to throw a beverage at the other. Both groups then became involved in a scuffle, which escalated when a handful of one woman’s hair was pulled out, with the second woman sustaining significant lacerations to the face. The matter remains under investigation.

South Penrith: Police on lookout for flasher

Investigations are continuing after a male exposed himself to a 19-year-old female. On Friday, March 29 at 8.28am the woman was driving down Maxwell Street, towards the York Road intersection in South Penrith, when a white utility pulled up next to the victim. A male, believed to be about 30-yearsold, got out of the vehicle and pulled down his pants and exposed his genitals.

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Parents call for school bus No plans to implement bus services in Waterside Estate despite plea from locals NICOLA BARTON

arents in Waterside Estate are calling for an adequate school bus route in fear for their children’s safety as they are forced to cross busy roads. As it stands, no primary or high school buses go through the estate, with young kids having to walk to external bus stops on Castlereagh Road. Mother of four, Pembe Ogden, is concerned for her girls’ safety as they must cross several rows of traffic to reach their bus stop. “Being such a busy mum is the reason why I would have liked a bus to come into the estate,” she said. “Castlereagh Road is very busy and way too far for a nine and eight-year-old to walk on their own, and if I were to drive them there I may as well drive them to school. It’s something I’m really not comfortable with for them to do on their own, it’s too far and it’s not safe for any kids having to cross those roads.” With the estate at capacity, and having attracted many young families, parents have turned to the community’s Facebook group calling for consideration to have a stop inside, even if only at the Community Centre.

“At the school my children go to for the families that live in Jordan Springs a bus line is now available. Waterside has been established for longer, I know Jordan Springs is bigger but we need to have these services too,” Ms Ogden said. A spokesperson from Transport NSW said the new route is not possible and would interfere with scheduling. “Our data shows that students in Waterside Estate currently attend 14 different schools,” the spokesperson said. “The current demand for individual schools means that it is not feasible to run dedicated school services to those schools at present.” Transport NSW has instead advised parents to visit their Centre for Road Safety to ensure their children are safe around traffic. “The Centre for Road Safety advises that until children are at least eight-years-old, they should hold an adult’s hand around roads and traffic,” the spokesperson said. “Up until at least 10-years- old, children should be supervised by an adult very closely, holding their hand when crossing the road.” What other areas are being let down by a lack of bus services? Let us know by emailing news@westernweekender.com. au or message us on Facebook.

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Traffic Notice Penrith City Centre Road Closures Anzac Day Dawn Service Thursday 25th April, 2019 This is to advise motorists that the following road closures will be in place in the Penrith City Centre area on the above date. Please note dates and times for this event.

High Street (between Station St & Castlereagh St) Castlereagh St (between Lethbridge & High Sts) Tindale Street (between Woodriff & Castlereagh Sts) Tindale Street (Penrith RSL car park entrance) Delivery dock access via Lethbridge St and alternative exit/entrance to Penrith RSL wishing to park in RSL car park area Woodriff St (to Derby St) Union Lane (between Station & Woodriff Sts) High Street (between Castlereagh & Lawson St) for street march only

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Waterside resident Pembe Ogden is concerned about bus services. Photo: Melinda Jane

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All eyes on politicians

Support for Councillor

The election is over. The outcome whatever your politics looks good for our community. We now have very firm promises on a number of important issues. No tolls will be imposed on the M4 from Parramatta to Penrith. The railway to the new airport will go ahead soon. More money will be spent on our hospitals and schools, perhaps the number of demountables at our schools will actually diminish and congestion on our roads decline. I feel we will all be watching. DAVID BENTHAM, JORDAN SPRINGS

So when all the Christians are being murdered all around the world are we all stopping for a minute’s silence for them? Anyone would think that the next terror attacker was sent by Australia itself the way everyone is carrying on. Did NZ stop and have a minute’s silence for the people who have died in other terror attacks? No, but because one person is willing to play the call to prayer doesn’t mean everyone has to. RUSSELL CLAYTON, VIA FACEBOOK

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Parking pain in Penrith

I taught Tylah when she was in primary school (America calls for Tylah, Weekender March 29). She was a talented swimmer and tennis player as well. Congratulations Tylah and all the best. NOELLA RAWSTHORNE, VIA FACEBOOK

Today I visited Penrith and a local beauty business in High Street. Parking is either 30 minutes on High Street, or one to two hours in Judges car park. There were a number of customers in the shop who all expressed concern at the short amount of time allowed for parking nearby and the necessity to move vehicles, even in the middle of an appointment! I wonder if Penrith Council is simply after revenue – or are they interested in supporting local business owners? Perhaps this needs to be revisited if we really care about Penrith growing at the rate that is intended. Employees in the Plaza are offered parking at $5 per day – what about it Penrith Council? HELEN MCFADDEN, GLENBROOK

Cornish walks out Cornish has overplayed his hand here (Why Cornish walked out, Weekender March 29). They were innocent people who died; perhaps Cr Cornish could’ve moved a motion for a further minute’s since for the 120 odd Nigerian Christians slaughtered by Boko Haram? Somewhat more productive action I would’ve thought. THOMAS JAM, VIA FACEBOOK

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Council settles on site for new fire station in Mulgoa after consultation with residents After months of community consultation, the site for a new fire station in Mulgoa has been secured by Council. Late last year some residents were upset at the proposal, in fear their community hall would be destroyed for the development. At Council’s Ordinary Meeting on

Monday, March 25, Councillors approved for the new station to be built on the northern end of Mulgoa Park. “Council staff, in consultation with the brigade, investigated a number of potentially suitable locations for a new station within the Mulgoa Village area,” the Council report stated.

“These investigations involved extensive consultation with the Mulgoa community and community associations to ensure we get the location right to balance the needs of residents and emergency services.” The sites investigated included the Mulgoa Community Centre building, the northern end of Mulgoa Park, Gow Park or

the existing site. As a result, 77 residents voted for the northern end site, 34 for the current site, four for the hall and three for Gow Park. Despite a majority vote, resident Ronald Johnson said he was disappointed with the decision in fear the run off from the station will contaminate his property.

Mental health chat next Wednesday

Locals are invited to talk about mental health at Penrith RSL EMILY FESZCZUK

enrith residents are invited to participate and share their views with the Mental Health Commission. The Commission will be holding a community consultation at Penrith RSL on Wednesday, April 10. The visit is a part of Living Well: A Strategic Plan for Mental Health in NSW 2014-2024, which is a 10-year plan for mental health reform for the state. NSW Mental Health Commissioner Catherine Lourey said she is looking forward to hearing from the community about local successes, challenges and what makes change possible. “My hope is that the programs and initiatives shared will demonstrate what is working well and inspire others involved in mental health reform,” she said. The Commission invites people with a lived experience of mental health issues and caring, families and kinship groups, community members and representatives from primary health networks, local health districts, community-managed organisations, peak bodies and other service providers to participate in the consultations. The event will run from 9am to 4.30pm and registrations are essential. For more information or to participate, visit www. nswmentalhealthcommission.com.au or email events@mhc. gov.nsw.au.

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Eating dark chocolate could be the key to preventing a blood shortage this Easter. That’s the message from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service, which urgently needs an extra 200 Penrith locals to give blood over the ANZAC and Easter holiday period. Blood Service spokesman Ronny Maroun said dark chocolate contained more iron than milk chocolate and even red meat, making it the perfect Easter treat for potential donors. “It’s important as a blood donor to eat iron-rich foods, especially after donating,” he said. The Penrith donor centre still needs 200 extra donors between Thursday, April 18 and Thursday, April 25 to bolster supplies for cancer and road trauma patients this Easter. Locals are encouraged to spare just an hour of their time over the Easter break to help save up to three lives. To donate, call 13 14 95 or visit www.donateblood.com.au.

Weekly ‘Walk and Talk’ event in Penrith allows men to discuss range of issues NICOLA BARTON

new initiative supporting men has launched, encouraging locals to speak up whilst breaking down the stigmas associated with mental health. What started as a light bulb idea amongst a few blokes has now become a reality, with the weekly ‘Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk’ event proving to be a huge success over the past fortnight. Emu Plains resident Kevin Canning said the idea hit him after his 21-year- old son had attended five funerals in the past two years, losing some of his friends to suicide. “It’s about being proactive rather than reactive, my mate lost his son to suicide, my son’s been to five funerals in the past two years, and as a community we thought rather than wait for something to happen, it’s time to do something now and get on the front foot,” he said. “I didn’t want to have this conversation at the next wake.” The event takes place every Thursday from 6pm, meeting at The Coffee Club before embarking on the Nepean River walk. Mr Canning said they thought it was important to not have the event in a pub or make it about alcohol, but instead promot-

ing fitness as it is proven to be beneficial for mental clarity. “It’s like a training night, getting all the boys together for a walk and a talk, speak to any ex-NRL footballer, they do it tough because the biggest thing about retirement is losing that bond and mateship, so by doing this it’s a similar thing,” he said. “I don’t suffer from mental health problems but we all have some things going on in our lives, whether that’s a relative that’s got cancer or losing a parent or job, I think there’s always something that we are dealing with and being able to talk to someone about it can make a huge difference.” Attendees are encouraged to come down, make friends and start conversations. For more information, visit ‘Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk’ on Facebook.

Walk and talk: Kevin Canning, Jamie Large, Al Harding and Paul Wallace

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Walk lets blokes open up

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Students call for ban on outsiders EMILY FESZCZUK

estern Sydney University (WSU) students are fed up with high school students using their facilities, launching a petition calling for them to be banned. 21 - year - old Penrith resident Tiana Rodwell, who is studying a Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Management at Parramatta, studies at Kingswood campus and is in strong support of a ban. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I constantly see high school students at the library even during school hours, so I am guessing they have free periods, but they are very messy and loud. It is a little less at Kingswood but that increases during HSC time,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ms Rodwell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they had come in wisely and studied properly there wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been a problem, but they come in and take up all the room and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pay for the resources. We are paying the amenities fee for them.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; University students have made complaints to campus security and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the high school students should be able to use WSU facilities, even if they may be potential future students of the university. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I understand that the university might

want to bring them in for the experience, but they have open days for that,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ms Rodwell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There have been instances where my groups have gone to study or work on assignments and we have had to end up going to someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house to study or another campus and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just a waste of time.â&#x20AC;? A WSU spokesperson told the Weekender they were pleased to have high school students as a part of their community to encourage them with their future career aspirations. They said they were aware of some of the challenges relating to them using the facilities and were trying to resolve those issues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The university has undertaken research to better understand the situation, including engaging students to help determine how best to address the issue and is working rapidly to implement solutions that will more immediately alleviate concerns from our students and not compromise their on-campus experience,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122; the spokesperson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Work is also underway to implement long- term solutions that will provide a positive experience for both Western Sydney University students and high school students.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

Tiana Rodwell says changes need to be made at WSU

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We live in modern times, with more connectivity and technology than many of my generation ever dreamed possible. The world is busier than ever and despite our advances, people can feel increasingly disconnected from each other. That is why Penrith Council believes this is the perfect time for the local neighbourhood to make a comeback, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve launched Good Neighbour, to do just that. Penrith has always been a place of real community and close-knit neighbourhoods. Which is why, in this busy and changing time in our City, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important we remember and nurture those roots. The Good Neighbour program is a new initiative of Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Neighbourhood Renewal and Community Safety teams, and provides opportunities and support for residents to build new relationships and friendships with their neighbours. Good relationships can transform

communities and knowing our neighbours is important. It makes our neighbourhood safer and also makes us feel better because social connections help prevent loneliness, isolation and depression. Good Neighbour is available to everyone in the Penrith LGA. All you need to do is fill in a short form, and then weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll help you throw a neighbourhood party. It can be anything you want â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a small get together in the front yard, a street party or an epic shindig at the local park, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s up to you! With Good Neighbour youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have access to invitation templates, a guide to help you plan and free hire of an event kit including giant garden games. Find out more and get planning for your Good Neighbour event at penrith. city/GoodNeighbour or you can contact Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Safety team on 4732 8028.

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Reflect and remember: New life for historic honour roll

Steven Carroll will be appearing at Penrith City Library in May

The refurbished Honour Roll was unveiled at Orchard Hills Public School last Friday EMILY KOWAL

rchard Hills Public School students and local residents, as well as a range of special guests, have reflected on the actions of some of the local area’s bravest men at the unveiling of a refurbished World War I Honour Roll last Friday. According to Jim Mason, a lifelong member of the Nepean Historical Society and a former Orchard Hills resident, it is fitting that the unveiling ceremony of

the 100-year-old honour roll be held at Orchard Hills Public School. “The idea of honouring the Orchard Hills residents who served their country in World War I was first discussed at a school P&C meeting in 1917,” he said. 100 years on, Mr Mason believes the refurbished plaque, which was restored under a Federal Government grant, is as important as ever. “The Honour Roll ceremony helps students appreciate the courageous actions of the people in the area that came before them,” he said.

Celebrated author heads to Penrith for Writers’ Festival EMILY FESZCZUK

ward- winning Australian author Steven Carroll will be coming to Penrith to chat about his new book as part of the 2019 Sydney Writers’ Festival. Mr Carroll will be promoting The Year of the Beast, the anticipated conclusion to his six book Glenroy series. “This book is the end, but it is actually the start of the whole story,” he said. “The woman is on the brink of a decision to give birth to a child or not in a city

with a backdrop of madness, which is the beast in a sense. “Her decision to give birth, leads to her son, who is the engine driver of the whole sequence of novels and the centre character.” Mr Carroll has no regrets about finishing the books and is excited to discuss his work over the years with local book lovers in Penrith. Hear from Mr Carroll in conversation at Penrith City Library on Thursday, May 2 from 6.30pm. To book or for more information, visit www.swf.org.au or call 4732 7891.

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hakespeare had it right for romance and flowers, but the same sentiment doesn’t apply in business, even if you are a florist. Why? I have seen some weird business names in the past which were creatively arrived at, only to leave the business anonymous and unreachable because of the name. There are many things to consider when choosing a business name that is going to work for you. We all know that this is now an electronic world and people live at a fast pace these days. So, we need to take this into account. Your business name has to be easy to remember and to type. Why? Well it will need to accomplish these things: 1. Be descriptive (what you sell or who you are – Pete the Plumber, Widgets Pty Ltd, Yum Cream Buns, Jones and Sons Accountants, etc) 2. Be easy to create email addresses from (short and/or memorable, the longer the name the easier it is for the emailer to type it in wrongly when emailing your business)

3. Don’t be cute – “Teddy Bear Drainers” might give you a warm and fuzzy feeling (pun intended) but will struggle to be treated seriously in the plumbing and draining market whereas Teddy Bear Toys will hit the mark if it is the name of a toy business. But don’t stop there! You need to select at least another two names. Why? If the first is taken, then you have two others to fall back on when you go to register your business name. Check in two places before registering your business name. First, the Australian Business Name Register and, if available there, check with IP Australia to make sure no-one has copyrighted or trademarked the name in another form. Also check that the domain name is also available. If you get a yes from these places, then go ahead and register it. And go straight away to an Internet provider and claim the domain name. In my next article we will look at some tips to avoid some other business name related pitfalls.

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PANTHER RUMBLINGS

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PHILLIPS GONE  I’m told that Panthers coach Ivan

Cleary’s spray at his troops after last weekend’s loss to Melbourne was so loud you probably could have heard it back in Penrith. Cleary wasn’t happy with his side’s effort in the second half and certainly let the players know of his disdain, giving them a massive dressing down – his first since returning to the club. Hopefully it’ll have some impact as the Panthers prepare to play the Wests Tigers at Panthers Stadium this weekend.

Tyrone Phillips has parted ways with the Panthers

 The rugby league future of Panthers

reserve grader Tyrone Phillips is in grave doubt after the 25-year-old parted ways with the club this week. Phillips was charged with mid-range drink driving last weekend, and had already been on thin ice at the Panthers after he appeared in a highly publicised sex tape that rocked the team in the pre-season. The club met with Phillips and his management on Monday, and the former Bulldogs winger resigned from the club.

 Suspended Panthers half Tyrone May

briefly returned to Instagram last week, but disappeared again a few days later. May is now only a few weeks away from fronting court on charges stemming from the release of that sex tape in the off-season.

 Spotted: The Cleary family walking

around the famous Mount Panorama track at Bathurst last Saturday morning. It was a tad warmer than what the weather gods produced later that night!

 Spotted: Ivan’s wife Bec Cleary and

their children watching the Panthers v Storm match from the corporate tent at Carrington Park.

 A few special guests were on hand at

Panthers training on Monday. A number of organ transplant recipients and their families, along with representatives from DonateLife and Transplant Australia, attended the session as part of a campaign to get Australians talking about organ donation. The issue is of personal interest to Penrith coach Ivan Cleary, who donated

a kidney to his brother Ash in 2017. DonateLife will have a marquee at Panthers Stadium on Friday night where fans can learn more about organ donation.

 A new twist has been thrown into Penrith’s dramatic coaching merry-go-round last year with confirmation that Panthers General Manager Phil Gould had secret talks with supercoach Wayne Bennett about replacing Anthony Griffin at the foot of the Mountains. Gould and Bennett were willing to put their differences aside, and it appears as though Gus had his man. The Board however had already set their sights on Ivan Cleary. Time will tell if the Board’s decision was the right one.

 Talking of Phil Gould, not surprisingly there’s been plenty of talk about his

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relationship with Ivan Cleary, especially given how poorly Penrith have performed in recent weeks. It would be wrong to say Gould and Cleary do not talk to each other. In fact, I spotted them having a lengthy conversation at the Panthers’ season launch last month and they catch up semi-regularly. Gould certainly has less involvement in the day-to-day running of the football side than he used to, and it’s fair to say his relationship with Ivan is not perfect, but any suggestion that there’s a civil war at play is incorrect. Time, and winning, heals all wounds.

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Are you heading to the Royal Easter Show this year? Don’t forget to head to the showbag pavilion and pick up a Panthers Showbag. It costs around $26 and is actually using the correct Panthers logo this time around.

 Youngster Liam Martin became

Panther #584 when he debuted for the club against Melbourne last weekend. Martin broke down in tears when he was presented his jersey by Panthers legend Royce Simmons. It was a highlight for Martin after what’s been a difficult few years, which included the tragic passing of his brother.

 I hear things got pretty tense between

Panthers and the NRL over Isaah Yeo and that confusing concussion situation in Newcastle a fortnight ago. In fact, there’s a whisper Penrith may have actually been issued a suspended fine over their handling of the situation.

 Well done to Nathan Cleary who visited kids from Panthers on the Prowl on his day off earlier this week.

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DODDS After last weekend’s horrific performance against Melbourne, questions are starting to be asked about where the Panthers are headed in 2019, with pressure building on everyone from the Chairman to the coach, players and anyone else with a security pass that grants them access to the Panthers Academy. The questions are fair enough. Writing this side off is not. If Penrith fans have learned anything over the past few seasons it’s that this team has a tough resilience and a strong bounce back factor. The fat lady has barely warmed up, let alone started singing. But yes, there are reasons for concern. Not one Penrith back has scored a try this season, suggesting there’s some real

issues with how James Maloney and Nathan Cleary are performing in the early part of the season. And while the forwards may be crashing over for tries, they’re certainly not getting the yardage required, with not one of them running for more than 100 metres against the Storm. Many have suggested that Ivan Cleary should make wholesale changes, with Dylan Edwards in the firing line after a very shaky performance against the Storm in Bathurst. While Cleary may eventually be forced to shake things up, making dramatic changes now is not the answer. The Panthers have banked on the likes of Edwards and Cleary to guide them for many years to come, and making short- sighted changes now will shake the foundations of what the club is trying to build. Cleary has backed Edwards and kept him at fullback this weekend, giving him a

2GB 873 ABC 702 shot at redemption. Isaah Yeo and Viliame Kikau return from injury, adding some much-needed potency to Penrith’s edges. The return of Kikau will be particularly interesting to watch – he was talked about all off-season and there’s no question the Panthers thought plenty of points would be coming on his side of the field as a result of his powerhouse efforts. Penrith’s defence hasn’t been too bad in the three games so far this year, although it was disappointing to see the side put up the white flag against Melbourne once it became clear that victory was impossible. The real problem is the side’s attack, which looks about as threatening as Clive Palmer around a salad. It has been limp at best, inept at worst. That’s not to say that the side hasn’t been trying. Penrith’s short kicking game has clearly been a focus in the off-season, but at times it appears Maloney and Cleary

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are trying too hard to make something out of nothing. It will surely click eventually. The first steps in righting the ship is to focus on the fundamentals. Dropped balls and silly errors – like being stripped of the ball on three separate occasions – were the difference between a competitive game and a thrashing last weekend. Of course, we all know the juicy narrative that this game has produced. Ivan Cleary, who walked out on the Tigers at the end of last year, faces his old team for the first time. A number of players, including Russell Packer, have made it clear that there’s still some pain at the Tigers surrounding how the whole thing went down. There is no love lost between Penrith and Tigers fans either, so this is a real grudge match in the making. Penrith will bounce back in a big way. Tip: Panthers by 20.

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FEATURE Dallin Watene-Zelezniak talking about his 100th game this week. Photo: Megan Dunn

MR 100 WATENE-ZELEZNIAK’S SPECIAL MILESTONE NATHAN

TAYLOR

When Panthers winger Dallin WateneZelezniak suffered a collapsed lung back in 2015, the first thing he asked his doctor was if his blossoming rugby league career was over. “The first question I asked was – I don’t really care about anything else, will I play footy again?” Watene-Zelezniak recalled. “Thinking back it was an immature question but that’s all I wanted to do as a kid was play football. “That was one time in my life that rocked me and got the better of me.” Four years on and Watene- Zelezniak is fighting fit and will play in his 100th NRL game tonight against the Wests Tigers. Watene- Zelezniak began his first grade career in 2014 as a fresh-faced 18-year-old. After scoring two tries on debut against

Canberra at a cold and wet Panthers Stadium, the Hamilton product quickly became a fan favourite for his pure athleticism and nice guy demeanour. Speaking with the media this week, the now 23- year- old said he never imagined he would be preparing for his 100th game in the NRL. “When I was a kid growing up I thought I might get a game here and there in my mid- 20s if I was doing well but never in my life did I think I’d play 100 games,” Watene-Zelezniak said. “I’ve had an interesting career, a lot of ups and downs but I guess the downs have made the ups better.” A devout Mormon, Watene- Zelezniak’s century may still be a few years off had he chose to go on a Mormon Mission early on in his career. The St Clair Comets junior admitted he was very close to putting his rugby league career on hold for his faith.

“THERE’S BEEN A LOT OF UPS AND DOWNS BUT I GUESS THE DOWNS HAVE MADE THE UPS BETTER”

“I was contemplating going on a mission, that’s why I only ever signed one- year deals,” Watene-Zelezniak said. “The club knew I wanted to go but then I met my beautiful wife and my mind changed in those areas. I ended up staying and marrying her.” Watene- Zelezniak married his partner Purdy in 2015 and the couple now have two children. The New Zealand skipper said his entire family are proud of everything he has achieved and will be cheering him loudly tonight at Panthers Stadium. “They are all proud because they know how much rugby league means to me and how much time I’ve invested and sacrificed,” Watene-Zelezniak said. “I didn’t really have childhood friends growing up, I was always training and putting my foot down. My friends are my football mates and I’m very happy to be playing 100.”

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FEATURE

MALONEY: BE PATIENT NATHAN

TAYLOR Panthers five-eighth James Maloney has thrown his support behind star halfback Nathan Cleary, who is struggling to find his feet in the opening rounds of the season. After signing a multi- million dollar contract extension in the off- season and now playing under his father Ivan, Cleary has been well and truly under the microscope in recent weeks. Many have pointed the finger at the 21- year- old Blues half for Penrith’s sluggish start to the season. However, Cleary’s halves partner in Maloney has come to his defence saying everyone’s to blame for the club’s 1-2 start. “I’ve never been one to agree for singling people out for form, we play a team sport and we are all involved in it,” Maloney told the media on Monday. “Nath knows where his game is at and he’s a pretty harsh critic of himself. He’s working hard and we can all help him by doing things better as well. We are all in it together, it’s a team sport.” Cleary is one of the hardest working players at the Panthers, regularly staying

back after training to work on his game. He’s often the last off the training field, dedicated to making himself better. Despite the constant pressure, Maloney believes Cleary is still the same person – not letting the negative headlines get to him. “I haven’t seen him change much, he’s always level- headed and just goes about what he does. He’s always hard working and he’s still doing that,” Maloney said. “He’s come on the scene and had such a big rise, the expectation on him is immense when he’s still a young kid developing and improving. “No one plays their best footy 10 years straight, you go through periods where you’re on and you go through other periods when you’re not. “He’ll deal with it and he’ll come out and play a big game and everyone will forget about it.” Panthers supporters will be hoping Maloney is bang on the money, with his side looking down the barrel of the biggest game of the season to date. Tonight Penrith will do battle against foes the Wests Tigers, in front of what’s expected to be a bumper crowd at Panthers Stadium. While most of the focus heading into the

James Maloney chats to the media on Monday. Photo: Megan Dunn game will be on coach Cleary up against his former club, Maloney said he’ll be focusing on improving and winning. “I think we need to focus on making sure our mental attitude is hardened for this week,” he said.

“In terms of the build up and the external noise about Ivan and his old club? It is what it is. Guys will approach it differently, I won’t read any of it, I never normally do anyway.” Tonight’s game kicks off at 7.55pm.

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ust three rounds of the NRL have been completed and already league fans are debating who should be in the NSW State of Origin team. Off the back of a rare series win it would be natural for coach Brad Fittler to stay loyal to last year’s players. However a year is a long time in football and much has changed. Freddy admits he can’t be picking a team almost 10 weeks out, injuries and form will play a part over the coming weeks, however he has left the door open to adjusting the structure of the side and it’s a Sydney Rooster who could lead him to make a change. With Nathan Cleary and James Maloney taking last season’s club form into Origin, the Blues defeated Queensland, but with the way the Panthers are playing can NSW afford to stick with the halves combination this year?

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary described his side’s performance against Melbourne last week as “inept”, the team seems to lack on- field leadership and the side’s backline has failed to score a try in the opening three games. Responsibility for those failings must fall on the side’s halves. After the opening games Rooster Luke Keary is proving to be the NRL’s leading half whether playing 7 or 6. His performances in the last two games without the leadership of Cooper Cronk have been outstanding, backing up what his did with a one armed Cronk in last year’s Grand Final. James Maloney has been one of my favourite players for years, but at 32, 33 during the Origin series and rumours this will be his last year in the NRL, it might be time for Jimmy to hand over his Origin jersey.

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t’s the game that every Panthers and Tigers fan would have circled when the draw was released late last year, Round 4, Panthers v Tigers, Ivan Cleary v his former club. There was no more fascinating storyline during last season than where Ivan Cleary would end up in 2019, it was front, back and centre page news for what seemed like an eternity. And when it was announced that he was returning to the foot of the Mountains there was a feeling in rugby league circles that a premiership was inevitable. Ivan’s men come into this game under a mountain of pressure to perform. Coming into season 2019 many punters had the Panthers instilled as premiership favourites. No- one would have expected coming into Round 4 that the Panthers would be one from three with losses to Parramatta and the Melbourne Storm. Granted, injuries haven’t been kind to Ivan’s men with gun back-rowers, Viliame Kikau and Isaah Yeo both missing games at the start of the season. Both men return this week and will hold

the key to unlocking the attacking potential of the Panthers. Yeo and Kikau are both great edge runners and go-to men for Nathan Cleary and James Maloney close to the line. The pair can also come up with an offload and generate the second phase play that the Panthers have been crying out for in the first three rounds. On the other side of the coin, the Wests Tigers, under Ivan Cleary’s replacement, Michael Maguire, have been the surprise packets of the 2019 season. The Tigers were outstanding in their first two wins over Manly and the Warriors, but got a reality check last week against the Bulldogs. Maguire showed in his post-match blow up last weekend that he won’t accept anything but 100 per cent effort from his side. If Maguire is looking for an injection of passion this weekend he’s found the perfect man for the job in Josh Reynolds. I can’t wait to see Reynolds and Maloney go toe- to- toe this weekend, Maloney won’t be happy with his start to the season, but a poke and a prod from someone like

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary. Photo: Melinda Jane Reynolds might be the spark he needs to reignite his form from 2018. Rugby League has a wonderful habit of writing scripts worthy of winning Acad-

emy Awards and I’m tipping this weekend will be the same with Ivan Cleary getting the chocolates in a titanic battle against his former club.

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Panther Flashback a ashback The John Cartwright story is more about the journey than how it all ended – but the story of his final game deserves to be told. A legend of the Panthers, Cartwright played his final game for the club in front of just 3,870 fans on a wet and windy night at Penrith Football Stadium in 1996. It was far from the glamorous departure that he deserved. But those in the crowd that last night would remember Cartwright’s vintage performance as he turned back the clock to produce a stunning game that helped the Panthers to a 24-16 win over Parramatta. When the famous Penrith Stadium siren sounded that night, Cartwright was in possession of the ball. It seemed fitting. Earlier, he’d taken an attempt at goal, as so many retiring players do in their last game, but missed. Cartwright held it together during a lap of honour, watched by only the most

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loyal of Penrith fans, but when he saw his father Merv in tears on the sideline, he lost all composure “I promised myself that I wouldn’t get choked up. But seeing Dad crying made me break down too. I realised then that it was all over,” he would say later. In 1996, the Panthers had an awful season – they won just seven matches and finished 15th in the competition. It was a tough year for Cartwright, who had been there during the glory days of 1991. In fact, when the Panthers won the premiership that year, Cartwright was in his best form – he represented New South Wales in eight games between 1989 and 1992, and played 18 games for Australia between 1990 and 1992. When he finally walked off the Penrith Stadium turf on that lonely night back in 1996, he’d played 184 first grade games for the Panthers. He would have a swansong in England – via the Salford City Reds.

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 The NRL has announced that a number of popular bands will play at Suncorp Stadium as part of Magic Round in May. A.R.C. will play on the Thursday night, Sheppard will light up Suncorp on Friday, the Stafford Brothers are the feature act on Saturday while The Preatures will play on Sunday. All eight Round 9 NRL games will be played at Suncorp Stadium.

 Bankwest Stadium has confirmed that

it has joined the Ticketek network ahead of its opening later this month. “Bankwest Stadium will set a new standard in the event experience in Sydney and we are thrilled to have Ticketek on board to help us deliver events at the Stadium,” Bankwest Stadium CEO Daryl Kerry said.

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 Staff at the Sydney Cricket Ground

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 Dragons captain Gareth Widdop had

shoulder surgery on Monday night after picking up an injury in last week’s win over the Broncos. He’s expected to be out for an extended period, ironically solving the Dragons’ ‘too many chefs in the kitchen’ headache.

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star Dylan Brown ruled out indefinitely with a back injury.

 Iconic Newcastle winger Nathan Ross has been forced to retire from rugby league due to ongoing injury issues.

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t’s been nearly 20 years since iconic Australian singer Vanessa Amorosi burst onto the music scene with several smash hits, and nearly a decade since she has been on our charts. Now, she’s back better than ever and coming to Penrith with a long- awaited new show. After moving to America to work, Vanessa got married and had a son while finding the motivation to start making music again. “After 2011 I finished my last tour and then I got a pretty good opportunity to do some co-producing and writing in the States, then I got heavily involved into gospel music and choir arrangements,’’ she told the Weekender. “I kind of went on a journey as a vocalist and learned a lot, got to sing with some incredible singers that would blow your mind and in the last four years got really inspired again and started writing records for myself.” The thought of stepping back onto the music scene was daunting for Vanessa but her life experiences have made some great material for music like her new single ‘Heavy Lies The Head’. “It’s about a few experiences I have been in where I have had to walk away and let karma take care of business and pretty

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much the song for me is super empowering because it’s letting me let go of certain situations and not hold grudges,” Vanessa said. “I did definitely need that time to become a better singer because you get stuck in this trap where all you do is sing your same songs every night and you don’t venture out of that pigeon hole, so it’s really nice to venture out into different other musical worlds and really earn your stripes.” That doesn’t mean that she won’t be performing her hits like ‘Absolutely Everybody’ or ‘Shine’ on her upcoming tour. She has fond memories of her early work and enjoys performing them. “A lot of my songs bring me back to the place where I wrote them and a lot of childhood memories and the greatest thing is watching the crowd go back in time as well,’’ Vanessa said. “I know a lot of artists that can’t stand their songs back in the early days but I worked really hard for those songs, I wrote them and they are a part of my journey and a part of me.’’ Vanessa is enjoying watching fans rock out with her and wants everyone to be a part of it. “Everyone should expect a party, it really is my happy place. I love being on stage and I just want to enjoy it,’’ she said. Vanessa Amorosi will be at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Thursday, May 9 at 7.30pm. To book, call 1300 PANTHERS.

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HEADING OUT Friday, April 5

Male Welsh Choir – The Joan From $50, 7.30pm 4723 7511 Krazy Kat – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 One Hit Wonders – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Mr James Band – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Webers Circus Luddenham Showground, 0448 247 287 Friday, April 5, 7pm, from $18

Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Live DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 RnB DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002

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Flickerfest – Riverside Theatre From $18, 6.45pm 0455 037 441 Neverending 80s vs 90s – Penrith Panthers $35, 8.30pm 1800 061 991 Sydney Brick Show – Panthers Marquee From $12, 9am 1800 061 991 Care of the Performing Voice Masterclass – Joan From $15, 3.30pm 4723 7511 Voices In The Valley – The Joan From $15, 7pm 4723 7511

I Want To Know What Love Is – The Joan From $30, 7.30pm 4723 7511 Mulgoa Road Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Touch Crazy – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Frankie Valley & The Four Seasons/The Beach Boys – St Marys RSL From $10, 9pm 9623 6555 M7 – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Groovology – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 9pm 9623 1211 The Men In Black Duo – Blacktown Workers From $39, 8pm 9830 0600 Twilight Car Show – Hubertus Country Club Free entry, 4pm 4773 4444 Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 555 DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 The Shiz – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Rock City Saints – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 1384 Webers Circus – Luddenham Showground From $18, 3pm & 7pm 0448 247 287 Snow White & The Vertically Challenged – John Lees Centre From $20, 11am & 2pm 4735 5422 Boys Light Up & OZ Icons – Blue Cattle Dog Free entry, 9pm 9670 3050

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Sydney Brick Show – Panthers Marquee From $12, 9am 1800 061 991 Bobby Benton – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Sydney Balalaika Orchestra – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $27, 3pm 4723 5050 Kids Petting Zoo – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 12pm 8822 2444 Webers Circus – Luddenham Showground From $18, 11am 0448 247 287

Ross Noble Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub, 4723 5050 Friday, April 12, 8pm, $46.90

Midnight Drifters – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211 DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Live DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 RnB DJ – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Ladies Night – Rooty Hill RSL $10, 9.30pm 9625 5500

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Saturday, April 13

John Mackie & Yuki Kumagai Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Christie Lamb Colonial Hotel, 9623 1384 Saturday, April 13, 9pm, free entry

The Shuffle Boys – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Curator Floor Talk – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 1pm 4735 1100 Marriage: Love & Law – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, running until June 16 4735 1100 Don’t Fence Me In – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, running until June 16 4735 1100 Roy Dalgarno: Labour Day – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, running until June 16 4735 1100

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Penrith Museum of Printing Saturdays from 10am-2pm Pen Paceway • 0415 625 573 Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

Not just child’s play: Sydney Brick Show is a visual feast The Sydney Brick Show is for LEGO fans of all ages. Come and see unique LEGO creations and view your favourite LEGO themes. Have fun playing with it or purchase exclusive sets to take home. It is on at Penrith Panthers Pavilion on April 6 and 7 from 9am. For more information or to buy tickets, call 4731 3000 or visit www.sydneybrickshow.com.au.

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See Possum Magic on stage at The Joan on April 9 and 10. Tickets are from $20. Visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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atch western Sydney local and talented entertainer Lisa Crouch recreate the enthralling music of K.D. Lang’s critically acclaimed album ‘Ingénue’ in Penrith. In Australia’s only tribute to K.D., powerhouse vocalist Lisa will perform all the hits, covers and duets live with her sensational nine-piece band. You will be spellbound by ‘The Air That I Breathe’, ‘Crying’, ‘Dream A Little Dream Of Me’, ‘Sleep While I Drive’ and the haunting ‘Hallelujah’. Lisa is an experienced artist in her

own right and allows audiences to seamlessly travel through this unique musical celebration. No stone will be left unturned and no emotion left untouched throughout this extraordinary flawless recreation of ‘Ingénue’ celebrating the 25th anniversary of the album. ‘Constant Craving: The Music of K.D. Lang’ will be at The Joan on Saturday, April 13 at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are from $30. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit ww.thejoan. com.au.

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and Highland bagpipes. They bind powerfully to a rhythm section full of elements of funk, jazz and rock, creating some of the most unique and uplifting instrumental music around. Mànran perform a mix of explosive and poignant songs in both Gaelic and English that have a deep connection to their audiences. They thrive off live performances and bringing their music to new parts of the world, so don’t miss your chance to experience it for yourself. Mànran will be at the Blue Mountains Theatre and Hub on Saturday, April 13 at 8pm. Tickets are from $32. To book, call 4723 5050 or visit bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au.

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njoy some Devonshire morning tea and then treat your ears to a stylish tribute to one of the world’s most beloved popular jazz singers, Nat King Cole. Multi award- winning Dorian Mode is one of Australia’s greatest jazz artists, composers and authors. He idolised Nat King Cole growing up and dedicated himself to replicating his piano and vocal stylings. Along with his swinging trio he takes audiences on an entertaining journey through Cole’s rise to fame with stories, songs and plenty of laughs along the way. They cover the classics like ‘Unforgettable’, ‘Route 66’, ‘Nature Boy’, ‘Stardust’ and many more. Dorian pays homage to his childhood idol in a warm and humorous show befitting to the unforgettable legend. It is a highly entertaining show that showcases both of the popular jazz singers’ talents during the performance. ‘Unforgettable: A Tribute to Nat King Cole’ will be on at the Blue Mountains

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At the movies... Love wins in the end FIVE FEET APART  1 hour, 56 mins EMILY FESZCZUK

If you love something you must let it go. ‘Five Feet Apart’ follows Stella, a control freak teenager who is living with cystic fibrosis. Her routines and boundaries are thrown out the window when Will, who has the same illness, is admitted to her hospital. They must fight their chemistry and keep a safe distance to ensure the safety of their health. The movie is surprisingly directed by Justin Baldoni, who is one of the lead characters on the TV show ‘Jane the Virgin’. Haley Lu Richardson does a wonderful job as the lead along with

Cole Sprouse who will attract plenty of viewers as a result of his ‘Riverdale’ fame. There is also another Disney star in the shape of Moises Arias from ‘Hannah Montana’. The film is a “Hollywood” take on sickness, sometimes feeling a little fake, but does pull on the heartstrings with some poignant moments and monologues about what you must sacrifice for love. While the acting sometimes seems forced, it does have a deeper message about taking what you can from life. It teaches lessons about sickness, love, taking risks and living your life like each day is your last. It’s cheesy, but a nice love story with plenty of heart.

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group of male celebrities taking part in their upcoming ‘Full Monty’ special. Famous faces getting their gear off in ‘The All New Full Monty’ include former Bachelor Matty J, actor John Wood, South Sydney star George Burgess, ex-Wiggle Sam Moran, former footy star Lote Tuqiri, and ex-AFL stars Brendan Fevola and Robert “Dipper” Dipierdomenico. Shane Jacobson returns as host with Todd McKenney to choreograph. It will air later this year.

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Venus and Neptune make beautiful music on Wednesday. So it’s a wonderful time for an arts-related outing, a romantic rendezvous or a catch up with friends. On Friday and Saturday, work on improving a relationship that’s hit a rocky patch. Be inspired by Queen Elizabeth: “Whatever life throws at us, our individual responses will be all the stronger for working together and sharing the load”.

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Joint ventures and relationship improvements are on the table, but don’t spoil a potentially positive and productive week by being impulsive and putting your foot firmly in your mouth! Think before you speak, and consult with others before you make any momentous moves (especially involving group projects, taxes or shared finances). Wednesday and Thursday are good days to don your detective cap, do research and uncover information.

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The Sun and Saturn clash on Wednesday, so resist the urge to be a frustrated control freak. Then (courtesy of the Sun and Jupiter) you’ll be given the opportunity to lead and/or impress those around you. Jupiter also motivates you to be more adventurous with the professional projects you take on and the colleagues, clients or customers that you deal with. Lady Luck is knocking on your work door.

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This week be extra careful what you say to a stressed loved one. Criticism definitely won’t be appreciated – no matter how ‘constructive’ it is. On Wednesday, strive to get the balance right between being romantic and being realistic. You’ll find a touch of romance adds sparkle to a tired partnership, whereas a helping hand will assist a friend or colleague who’s going through a rough patch.

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You prefer life to be all beauty, comfort and ease, with minimum effort involved. And sometimes your joie de vivre and charming manner are all that’s required. But not this week! Saturn stirs up your home zone as a family member causes problems or a domestic matter demands to be fixed. So you’ll just have to step up to the plate and accept extra responsibilities with a smile. For some lucky Librans, love and romance and work are linked.

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This week strive to be firm yet flexible with a stressed relative or neighbour, and avoid getting drawn into futile arguments. Love is in the air when Venus and Neptune rev up your passions and romantic nature. An ambitious idea could boost your bank balance, as you commence a prosperous chapter involving work and/or finances. The more positive you are, the better.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Mid-week looks rather stressful, as something (or someone) irritates you and tests your limited patience. So avoid the temptation to play pointless power games. Venus and Neptune encourage you to communicate in a much more diplomatic and compassionate fashion. On the weekend you’ll be given the opportunity to lead and/or influence others in some way. People are looking for you to come up with the goods!

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Avoid being too brisk and brusque with loved ones this week, as your business side goes into overdrive. Family, friends and colleagues respect your professional approach and your multi-tasking skills, but they can also be overwhelmed by them. So try to be more sensitive to the needs of others. When it comes to a personal issue, there’s much more going on beneath the surface than you realise.

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You’re keen to make the world a better place in your own humanitarian Aquarian way. Don’t get so carried away that you forget your nearest and dearest though. Sometimes it’s best to start your charitable work in your own backyard! Creative ingenuity is particularly high this week. Draw extra inspiration from Vivienne Westwood: “I’m not trying to do something different. I’m trying to do the same thing but in a different way”.

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With Venus vamping through your sign you’ve got the power this week! Charm and confidence will take you places. Venus also makes a fantastic connection with your ruler Neptune. So love, romance, creativity, kindness and compassion are all on the radar, as you have fun and enjoy yourself to the max. Then the Sun and Jupiter boost friendship, finances or career prospects.

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Pain is the most common reason why people seek medical help. Within the health care system, pain remains a challenge to treat and still to this day is one of the most misunderstood areas in the literature. What is it? Pain is an unpleasant emotional and sensory experience associated with potential tissue damage. It is one of the body’s inbuilt alarm systems that make us aware that something has changed leading to a series of adverse events. People associate pain with physical damage but it can also be influenced by one’s beliefs, emotions, personality and social influences. It can directly drive one’s behaviour, be quite debilitating and negatively impact a person’s health. What do we know about pain already? • Doesn’t necessarily indicate tissue damage • It is a protective system for the body • Is a subjective perception resulting from the processing of all information indicating that the tissue is under threat • Pain is a real experience

There is no quick fix for persistent pain. Recovery can be prolonged and challenging with many bumps along the way. It requires active participation, being open-minded and having the willingness to start making a change to your beliefs, routines and mindset. Components that influence the body’s pain response: • Psychological beliefs of pain • Nutrition and diet • Sleep hygiene • Stress and anxiety • Physical activity levels • Movement patterns and fear of movement How can we help as physiotherapists?

• Identifying factors that could heighten an individual’s pain response • Setting individualised goals that are realistic to achieve • Through continued education and challenging thoughts and beliefs about what pain actually is • Incorporating a graded exercise program to address and correct movement or positions that might be influencing the pain response. If you or a family member are experiencing pain, why not book an appointment with a physiotherapist, who can start you on your journey to recovery and perhaps identify what might be causing the problem.

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The Federal Budget was announced on Tuesday night and with a looming election it was full of goodies for all. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to tell you that Federal Budgets are as much about winning votes as they are about managing the economy. Tax cuts are promised with thresholds set to increase in 2023/24 and a rate reduction to come into place in 2024/25. Obviously this is good news; however it is also a long time away, in between now and the first tax benefit there are two elections. The sceptic in me isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t confident we will ever see these tax cuts, and already the opposition are voicing similar views. The middle income tax rebate will increase by $550 immediately. Anyone earning less than $80,000 will be entitled to the full rebate. There will be a one off payment for pensioners, $75 for individuals and $125 for couples. The instant asset write off will expand and increase with the limit raised from $25,000 to $30,000 and will now also be available for medium size businesses (those with turnover up to $50 million). There have been some minor changes to make it easier for older Australians to contribute to Superannuation. Those

aged 66 will no longer have to pass the work test in order to make a contribution, this includes the option to use the bring forward provision. Spouse contributions can now be made up until age 74 (up from age 69). These are in line with recommendations from the last Budget that made it easier to contribute to Superannuation. This provides greater flexibility and opportunity with a number of financial planning strategies. It is worth noting that this is in contrast to the Oppositionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plans which are more restrictive when it comes to contributing to Superannuation. In the last Budget the Government proposed that individuals under 25 with less than $6000 in Superannuation would have insurance offered on an opt in basis. Currently many Superannuation funds provide insurance as a default and those who do not want this insurance have to actively opt out. This was originally proposed to begin July 2020, now it will begin October this year. The Government has allocated a one-off additional funding payment to aged care with a view to improve quality, availability and affordability of aged care. There was a mention of developing an end to compliance framework to monitor care providers. The detail at this stage is light, but this can only be good news to the sector.

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The majority of the proposals seem to have positive effects for most people. Some of the economic data was less favourable, there was mention of a slowing economy and stagnant wage growth. For this reason it is interesting that they opted for a surplus Budget, a contractionary measure designed to slow the economy. I guess as I said in the beginning, Budgets are as much about winning votes as they are about economic management and politicians have conditioned the public to believe surpluses are good and deficits are bad.

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The popularity of holidays in Thailand has seen developers continue to dig deep into their pockets to build bigger and better resorts. I experienced their commitment first hand on my recent visit to Phuket when I hired a car for a day tripping expedition. Heading out of Patong I travelled for about two hours north crossing the new Thao Thepkrasattri Bridge towards Bangkok. A diversion towards the coastline in the Khok Kloi district revealed some of the newer five star resorts that had recently been completed. I was taken aback because they seemed to be literally built in the middle of nowhere, making me wonder how investors could quantify spending millions on these magnificent resorts. The tourism market in the area is strong, but adding more and more players must be putting extra pressure on all owners to provide exceptional value for money. The rise of social media critiques means the former complaint at the front desk is

now shared for the world to see and take notice of. Many potential tourists spend hours reading reviews before they put down their deposits. Adding extra pressure on Thai operators has been the dramatic drop off of Chinese tourists following last year’s boat tragedy off Koh He where almost 50 died. While new resorts battle to build their markets, the many that have been around for years are looking closely at how they can maintain and build on their loyal customers. One of those resorts is The Slate at Nai Yang Beach, just 15 minutes from Phuket Airport. The Slate changed its name from Indigo Pearl just a few years ago to mark a new direction in its journey. It was a bold move considering under its previous name it was recognised as one of the best luxury resorts in Thailand. I’d stayed there in 2013 to write a story on its award and came away saying it was one of the best resorts I had ever been to. The only Asian resorts I thought measured up to it were the Sofitel in Nusa Dua and St Regis in Langkawi. Wondering about its change of name and what was different from the old Indigo Pearl I booked in for four days at the end of my recent Thai holiday.

When you have a beautiful resort to start with there is really not much more you can do to improve it other than to do your maintenance and look at your services. The new Slate has maintained the industrial theme that made the Indigo Pearl a “wow” resort, but there has been some noticeable changes. Mother Nature has taken care of the most noticeable with the gardens growing further to now enclose the resort into a tropical escape. The second change has been the service. It was excellent before, now it is first class. Good English is a mandatory for their staff and you never pass by a team member without them saying hello with a courteous bow of their head. The Slate is one of the more expensive resorts in Phuket, but as far as value for dollar goes it’s still a great buy. It’s a special treat that you will always cherish. One day when I win the lottery I will return and book out a Pool Villa Suite for a week. They have to be seen to be believed, they even come with your own butler and chef. For more information and to book, visit www.theslatephuket.com.

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Most people associate desexing with prevention of pregnancy. While this is important, there are many more benefits that far outweigh any risks. Desexing is recommended for all pet animals even if kept alone. Australia has relatively high desexing rates but we still have issues with unwanted litters, overpopulation and unwanted animals being left with shelters and pounds. Dogs and cats will reach sexual maturity from about six months of age, ferrets from four to eight months and rabbits from four to 10 months. Females can have multiple litters in a year especially cats and rabbits who breed rapidly. Generally, the recommended age for desexing is just before or at sexual maturity. The desexing procedure for female animals is an ovariohysterectomy, surgical removal of the ovaries and uterus. This prevents pregnancy and the animal cycling (also termed being in heat or being in season). The desexing procedure for males is castration where the testes are surgically removed. This prevents testosterone and sperm production. When a female cycles a large amount of oestrogen is produced and causes a range

of physical and behavioural signs. In dogs the vulva becomes swollen and a clear to bloody discharge is produced for three weeks. Female cats will show no physical signs but their behaviour changes dramatically. They will become overtly affectionate and will vocalise constantly. They will continue to cycle until they become pregnant. This behaviour can be very frustrating. Female ferrets will also stay in season until they are pregnant with life threatening consequences if they are not bred. The prolonged estrogen exposure causes bone marrow suppression and they develop severe anaemia which will lead to death. Prolonged oestrogen exposure can cause issues later in life. Dogs are prone to getting mammary cancers, uterine cancers and pyometron. Pyometron is a life threatening uterine infection. Rabbits can suffer from uterine cancers, pyometron, endometritis (inflammation of the uterus) and aneurism (bleeding into the uterus). The incidence of uterine cancer in undesexed rabbits is as high as 80 per cent. Cats can suffer from mammary cancers. Desexing prevents all uterine diseases and dramatically reduces the incidence of mammary cancers. Once males reach puberty they constantly produce testosterone, affecting their body and behaviour.

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The most significant clinical effect of prolonged testosterone exposure in males is prostate disease. This is seen mostly in dogs. Over time the prostate enlarges, causing painful issues with urination and defaecation. It is more prone to infection and without castration the infections can be difficult to resolve. In males, testicular cancer is another serious issue. It is most commonly seen in dogs but can be seen in other species. Male rabbits can also suffer from testicular abscess and haematomas. Animals with undescended testicles are at a higher risk of testicular cancer and this trait will be passed to the next generation. Desexing these animals is recommended. Desexing prevents testicular cancer and reduces the risk of prostate disease.

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When you retire, it’s very important to keep your brain active with new challenges... Staying mentally sharp during retirement is possible if you treat your brain like a muscle, because if we don’t use it, we’ll lose it. To use the most brain power, we need to challenge ourselves and go beyond our comfort zone. Mental stimulation improves brain function and reduces the risk of cognitive decline and related diseases. Finding that challenge can get trickier as we age and get comfortable with who we are and how we spend our days. A side effect of this complacency can be boredom, which is detrimental to a sharp brain. Join a course at University of the Third Age, where you can acquire new knowledge and skills in an informal, friendly atmosphere. Take a deeper dive into a topic that’s always interested you, like the French language if you loved your holidays to France, or creative writing if you’ve always been a bookworm. Research indicates that older people who play tennis have a greater life expectancy than those who play other sports. The reason for this is not just the

exercise you get. They think the social connections and the benefits of having friends and a support network makes all the difference. As well as a physical outlet, it’s important to have a creative one too. Get in touch with your creative side by enrolling in a class and work towards mastering that knitted blanket, woodwork train set or capturing the perfect photo, the possibilities really are endless.

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This is the amazing truth of Good Friday and why for over 2000 years Christian people have been so thankful to God; Jesus gave his life on the cross so that none of us need perish eternally. When Jesus breathed his last saying; “It is finished”, the work Jesus came to do was completed. The magnificent realities of forgiveness of sin, the removal of guilt and the confident hope of life forever with God are all available for anyone who would trust what Jesus has done. Let this coming Good Friday be more than hot cross buns and a few days off. Rejoice in the forgiveness and fresh start you can have with God! See you next week.

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f you want to know how much winning the Belvidere Cup means after a 36- year long wait, just ask Penrith Cricket Club head coach Michael Wholahan. “It’s unbelievable, it’s totally surreal… absolutely unbelievable,” he told the Weekender, still overcome with emotion the morning after the incredible triumph. “It’s the highlight in the club’s history. It’s our third First Grade premiership but looking at the personnel of the team – the average age and the demographic – I

Benaud and co were in the team. And then four years later we won with some international players in the side,” he said. “However, on this occasion, we had a vast amount of local juniors and we were the underdogs for most of the season.” The pivotal moment in the three- day final came last Saturday afternoon when wicketkeeper- batsman Tyran Liddiard (97) – who was named the winner of the Benaud Medal – guided Penrith past the 207 posted by the minor premiers in the first innings, with just one wicket in hand. Penrith were dismissed for 249 in the first innings. Sydney University made

think this victory is more remarkable in all due respect to the others.” Last Sunday, Penrith won their first Belvidere Cup title since the 1982/83 season, breaking a near four- decade championship drought at Bankstown Oval. The match against high flyers Sydney University officially ended in a draw but a superior first innings ensured Penrith would be crowned First Grade champions. Wholohan said while Penrith’s previous titles were meaningful, nothing can compare to what occurred last weekend. “The first title was obviously special, I was a schoolboy in 1978/79 and John

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enrith OzTag have returned from this year’s NSW Senior State Cup with some of the best results in years, winning two Grand Finals and finishing runners-up in three others. Held annually in Coffs Harbour, the 2019 NSW Senior State Cup saw teams from across the state descend on the popular holiday destination for three days of competitive, top level OzTag. The Penrith association sent 14 teams, comprising of approximately 250 players, to this year’s tournament. Penrith performed brilliantly on the big stage, reaching five Grand Finals and winning the Men’s 20s Division 1 competition and the Mixed 20s competition. They also finished runners- up in the Men’s 45, Women’s 20s and Mixed Senior competitions. Speaking with the Weekender, Penrith OzTag President Jamie Howard was extremely proud of how well his teams performed last weekend. “I couldn’t be happier with how all the teams went and the performances they put in,” he said. “Out of the 14 teams we sent, 11 made the

quarter finals or higher. Even the teams that didn’t make the finals, all played in the right spirit.” Penrith enjoyed such a strong tournament that they finished second in the Club Championship, 16 points behind perennial champions Central Coast. Cronulla finished a distant third. Howard said this was one of Penrith’s best Senior State Cup efforts in years. “We finished second in the Club Championship, which was better than last year when we finished third,” he said. “Central Coast have finished on top for a number of years and last year there was a bigger gap between first and second, so we are slowly closing in on them.” Thousands of people make up the Penrith OzTag Association, who play out of The Kingsway in St Marys each week. Howard said he’s noticed more and more people striving to be part of representative teams, which in turn makes Penrith OzTag even stronger. “We’ve got a great group of coaches and managers who are all dedicated to coaching but we also have a great group of players as well,” he said. “We have more and more players who want to play reps every year and that was really evident on this occasion.”

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he Western Sydney Wanderers have enjoyed one of their best performances of the season, smashing Melbourne City last Saturday night at ANZ Stadium. The Wanderers cruised to an impressive 3-0 victory, which keeps their Finals hopes – albeit slim – alive. A double from Spaniard Oriol Riera as well as a goal to Mitchell Duke did the damage for the home side, who are now just 10 points from sixth position with four games remaining. Speaking after the match, Wanderers coach Markus Babbel said his side are finally starting to get the hang of things after such a slow start to the year. “For me it is much easier to find a team,” he said. “It’s a challenge there but also the quality in the training is higher now, also the younger players are improved. “We started on a different level to now so the quality in training is better, it’s getting higher and for me it is not a big surprise we are getting results now.”

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Flag to be revealed Story continued from » p. 72 Grand Final hero Mitch Stevens, who scored three goals in the decider, will also be missing to start the season due to shoulder surgery. Despite the various setbacks, Kirk is confident his side will have the hunger and determination to be strong again this season. “What we did last year is last year and it doesn’t count for anything come Round 1,” he said. “It’s a new season for us and we need to re-establish ourselves again with some new players. Anytime we go out as a club to play some footy, we aim to win it.” This Saturday’s match against last season’s runners- up is shaping up to be an absolute blockbuster, with Kirk expecting the Western Magic to be more than fired up. “They’d be fairly keen to seek some revenge,” he said. “They are going to be a good side this year. We will put our best on and give them a good run.” Rams supporters are encouraged to get down to Greyguyms Oval in Cranebrook this Saturday afternoon to not only cheer on the boys to victory, but also witness the unveiling of the premiership flag. “You receive a cup and a flag when you win the premiership and traditionally you unveil the flag on the first competition game back,” Kirk said.

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ver 70 participants from Penrith rose to the challenge at the recent PCYC NSW RAW Challenge in Doyalson. The major fundraising event saw 670 participants from all around the state take part in a 6km mud course full of challenges. PCYC Penrith Club Manager Leann Tibbey said it was a fantastic event. “The RAW Challenge is a purpose-built obstacle course scattered with more than 40 obstacles and they are kind enough every year to loan it out to PCYC to run a fundraiser,” Ms Tibbey said. “A component of ticket sales goes to the youth development programs then to the PCYC centre each person nominates when purchasing.” The youth program is Fit for Life, which is an initiative with the NSW Police in partnership with PCYC that is showing great results. “It’s an entry level youth and boxing education mentoring program for youth at risk to help re-engage them with school,’’ Ms Tibbey said.

Some of the Penrith participants at the PCYC RAW Challenge “We have a group of 30 Kingswood High School students from the behaviour unit every Wednesday morning and their engagement levels at school have increased and they even have less risky behaviours as they see coming to our centre as a reward.” Ms Tibbey said the event was a success for PCYC Penrith and was extremely happy with the growth of participation. “To see the teamwork, support and enthusiasm, it’s just a credit to our

community as a whole. Everyone got behind us, especially Kingswood High and InPursuit Fitness gym, who banded behind PCYC to help us raise money for the cause,” she said. “Last year we only had 45 participants and this year we had over 70 for Penrith, so we were the highest amount in a group in the state.’’ The day is full of fun for the whole family, with kids as young as seven being able to join in for a good cause.

TENNIS

Courts need some love Council to liaise with court specialist over issues at St Marys Tennis Club NATHAN TAYLOR

group of dedicated ladies are calling on Penrith Council to show a little love and attention to the rundown St Marys Tennis Club, which they believe is becoming increasingly dangerous to play at. Every Wednesday morning Joan Sheppard and her group of friends play tennis for a few hours to keep fit and active. However, Ms Sheppard and her tennis pals have noticed the courts have been going downhill ever since Council acquired the facility several years ago. Ms Sheppard enjoys her weekly tennis matches but is becoming increasingly frustrated with the state of the courts at the Creek Road facility. The Caddens local said the court surfaces and nets need to be repaired or even replaced. “There are 13 courts all up and all of them are in desperate need of some love and attention,” she told the Weekender. “Since Council took over, the courts have been quite dangerous to play on. I don’t want Council to close the courts altogether, we just want them fixed.”

Players at St Marys Tennis Club are unhappy with the state of the courts The St Marys club was once a popular local recreation facility bustling with people of all ages, but in recent years the courts have been nowhere near as busy. Ms Sheppard believes people are turned off from playing there because of the

condition of the courts, and believes proper maintenance could attract new players. “I think people would come down if they were in better condition,” she said. “I know there were some ladies playing

on a Friday but they were worried about the condition and didn’t want to have a fall. “Also high school students used to play there on sport days but that’s since stopped.” Ms Sheppard knows the upkeeping of sporting facilities costs Council a lot of money, that’s why she’s hoping to have just four courts maintained, so she and her friends can play without worry. “The ultimate outcome would be to have two to four courts resurfaced, there’s no need to worry about the others,” she said. “We’ve notified Council about the condition of the courts, we just want something done.” In a statement to the Weekender, Penrith Council said they will liaise with a court specialist after inspecting the facility this week. “Council acknowledges that some of the courts at St Marys are in need of attention,” the statement said. “The playing surface on the affected courts have been inspected and Council is engaging a court specialist to review what repairs can be performed or whether resurfacing is required to ensure a safe playing standard for the community.”

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Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith have endured a horrible weekend of basketball, losing both games in Round 4 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) Men’s competition. In Saturday’s game, the Panthers went down in a nail-biter to the Hills Hornets 78-77, while in Sunday’s clash against the Sydney Comets they were beaten 86-82. Penrith captain Ben Kearins was strong in both games, scoring 35 points combined. Meanwhile, Penrith’s WCL Women’s team enjoyed an excellent weekend for a change, defeating the Hills Hornets 74-48 and Sydney Comets 63-58. Penrith’s Meg Jefferson was outstanding in both games, scoring a massive 50 points combined. Both teams will return to the court his weekend, taking on the Hornsby Ku Ring Gai Spiders at Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre on Saturday afternoon.

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RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 3 of the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions got underway last weekend. In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys lost to the Wentworthville Magpies 40-12, while Penrith Brothers enjoyed their first victory of the season, defeating the Hills District Bulls 36-28. In the Sydney Shield, St Marys enjoyed the bye, while Penrith Brothers went down to the Bulls 36-10.

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SOFTBALL: Penrith City Softball Association sent two teams to the 2019 U10 State Championships last weekend in Camden. In the Boys competition, Penrith enjoyed a great weekend of softball to finish in fifth overall, while in the Girls competition, Penrith won several games to also finish fifth overall. Congratulations to all the players and coaches involved.

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AFL: Following an outstanding win in the opening weekend, the GWS Giants have come crashing back down to earth, belted by 2018 Premiers West Coast by 52 points. Following a slow start, the Giants just couldn’t get into the game and were completely outclassed by the Eagles in the second half. GWS will hope to turn things around when they take on Richmond this Saturday at Giants Stadium.

excellent results for Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams. In the SG Ball competition, Penrith were too good for the St George Dragons 34-12, while in the Harold Matthews competition, Penrith belted the Dragons 36-4. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Tarsha Gale Cup side were hammered by the Parramatta Eels 36-0. This Saturday, Penrith’s SG Ball team will take on the West Coast Pirates while Penrith’s Harold Matthews side have a bye. Penrith’s Tarsha Gale Cup team will be looking to bounce back against the Wests Tigers at Panthers Stadium on Friday night.

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fter winning the coveted AFL Sydney Platinum Division Grand Final last season, premiershipwinning Penrith Rams coach Kevin Kirk said his side have no problem transitioning from being the hunters to the hunted this season. Following a seven- year drought, the Rams finally won their first top grade title last September with a 58-41 win over crosstown rivals the Western Magic. Speaking with the Weekender ahead of this Saturday’s opening round clash against the Magic at Greygums Oval, Kirk said he’s “quite comfortable” being the team to beat each week. “There is a bit of a difference from being the hunter to the hunted but we are quite happy being in that spot,” he said. “Sides will definitely be aiming to topple us but we are comfortable with that scenario. We aren’t intimidated or worried about that at all.” Unfortunately for the Rams they’ve lost a few members from last season’s premiershipwinning team to retirement and a mid-season European holiday. Story continues on » p. 70

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