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JANUARY 20 2011 ISSUE 1036

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There will be fun on the water at Council’s Australia Day celebrations.

Expect to be wowed throughout the night at the Regatta Centre.

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ustralians all over the country celebrate our national heritage and display our ‘Aussie Pride’ on January 26.

In previous years the Sydney International Regatta Centre has played a large role in Australia Day celebrations for the Penrith Community and this year will be no

exception.

Australia Day at the lakes is organised and run by the Penrith City Council and this year the Council will bring us a wide range of entertainment at the Regatta Centre from 6pm onwards on Thursday, January 26.

The festivities at the lakes include live entertainment for all ages from Australian artists and children’s entertainers.

The entertainment for the day is

predominantly water themed and ranges from extreme sports displays to a theatrical Cirque Ballet Show.

Australia’s premier FMX riders, wakeboarders and Xtreme water-skiers will perform adrenalin-pumping stunts for the audience in The Sims Metal Extreme FMX and Aquatic Ski shows.

The Australia Day evening will conclude with a spectacular digital water show followed

by a stunning fireworks display by the internationally acclaimed Howard and Sons, presented by Endeavour Energy.

Every visitor attending the celebrations has a chance to win a Jet Ski, courtesy of Sims Metal Management.

Australia Day at the lakes is a non-BYO alcohol event and it will be a great evening of entertainment for the whole family.

Don’t miss out!

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THE HEARTBEAT OF PENRITH

Luke s our captain Our sleeping giant: Penrith RSL set to show its teeth A new car park is amongst the major changes ahead at page 7 the local RSL club

School starts soon: It s a double act for these two Nerves set in as 13 years of schooling begins for local page 29 kids

Special dance feature: It s that time of year again!

Check out the Weekender’s extensive dance feature page 32 - 36 inside this issue

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ith Luke Lewis watching on, Penrith’s greatest ever player, Greg Alexander, declared the job of captain as the most prestigious in club football.

Moments later, Lewis was officially appointed Penrith’s skipper for 2012 – replacing Petero Civoniceva who quit the club at the end of last season.

“He aspired to play for the club and now he gets the chance to lead – it’s a great honour,” Alexander said at the announcement on Tuesday.

“We’re certainly excited and there’s much anticipation about the year ahead.”

With his wife and family watching, and his childhood hero Brad Fittler keeping an eye on proceedings from the back of the room, Lewis accepted the top gig from new coach, Ivan Cleary.

“It’s massive shoes to fi ll but something I am defi nitely looking forward to and hopefully I can do the job to the best of my ability and lead this team to some success,” Lewis said.

Lewis admits keeping the news a secret, particularly with so much interest surrounding the captaincy situation, was tough.

“Ivan told me to keep it quiet but I couldn’t get the smile off my face,” he said.

“As soon as I got in the car I had to ring my parents and my wife… it was probably the best feeling in my life.”

Cleary said it wasn’t a tough decision to give Lewis the job of captain.

“Sometimes with a great leader it is pretty obvious and it’s been perfectly obvious in the last couple of weeks when Luke’s been back at training how everyone wants to follow him,” he said.

“I’ve admired Luke from a distance and now I’ve got the pleasure to work with him.”

Lewis revealed he spoke to former skipper Civoniceva the day before the official announcement was made.

“I learned a lot from Pet – he’s probably the nicest bloke you’ll ever meet in rugby league,” Lewis said.

“I talked to Pet yesterday and he’s always asking how the boys are and making sure the boys at this club come fi rst.”

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The new look East Block at Nepean Hospital will open to the public next month. Inset: Larissa Hoyling, Tom Giles and Steve Jackson inspect new equipment on Monday. [Photos: Melinda Jenkins]

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ince construction began in early July 2010, staff and patients at the Nepean Hospital have been eagerly awaiting the opening of the new East Block building.

Finally the East Block, as part of the Penrith Health Campus re-development, is at the last stages of construction and ready for its opening on Monday, February 13.

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“The $87.1 million project is a significant boost for health care services in Penrith and will provide capacity for six additional operating theatres and 60 beds,” said Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Chief Executive, Kay Hyman.

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very now and again, someone loses control of their senses and asks me for advice.

It can be a scary thing: I’m usually brutally honest, particularly when it comes to love and relationships.

Just ask the many journalists who’ve come through the Weekender’s ranks – I’m always more than willing to share my ‘wisdom’ when it comes to all things love.

And if I lower my voice enough, I sound just a little like Richard Mercer.

Tomorrow, our photographer, Melinda Jenkins, is walking down the isle.

And last weekend, a couple of friends joined the long list of engagements I’ve witnessed over the last year or so.

Some say the pressure is now on me to act, but you’ve got to keep a few surprises up your sleeve, and no, one of them is not proposing via this column.

Melinda came to work for us for three days and three years later, she’s still here.

Must be that aforementioned wisdom she keeps coming back for.

So, what advice can one give on such a big day?

They say marriage is a three ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering.

But maybe that’s a little unfair.

After all, marriage is like a hot bath.

Once you get used to it, it’s not so hot.

I guess you can see why I’m not asked to do all that many best man speeches.

Perhaps the advice needs to go the way of Melinda’s husband-to-be, Dave.

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ires will always be big stories. They can devastate us, and destroy a lifetime of memories.

Thankfully, back in May 1955, a fire on High Street in Penrith didn’t cause too much damage.

The fire broke out at the front bedroom of a guest house called “Killarney” on High Street.

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The Penrith Fire Brigade rushed to the scene, to quell the outbreak of the fire.

Volunteers with foam extinguishers were on the scene, and had the outbreak subdued.

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Hence, I’ve scoured the internet, looked up the history books, done my research and found the ultimate guide for Dave and every bloke about to enter the world of marriage.

Essentially, marriage comes down to translation.

The wife says: You want The wife means: I want The wife says: We need The wife means: I want The wife says: It’s your decision The wife means: The correct decision should be obvious The wife says: Do what you want The wife means: You’ll pay for this later

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If you know, we’d love to hear from you.

Tell us your memories by emailing news@westernweekender.com.au or give us a call on 4722 2998.

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Before our female readers start writing angry letters, I realise us blokes often don’t quite say what we mean, either.

So, for Melinda: The husband says: I’m going fishing The husband means: I’m going to drink myself dangerously stupid, and stand by a stream with a stick in my hand, while the fish swim by in complete safety The husband says: It’s a guy thing The husband means: There is no rational thought pattern connected with it, and you have no chance at all of making it logical The husband says: It would take too long to explain The husband means: I have no idea how it works The husband says: I was listening to you.

It’s just I have things on my mind The husband means: I was wondering if that redhead over there is wearing a bra The husband says: You know how bad my memory is The husband means: I remember the theme song to ‘F Troop’, the address of the first girl I ever kissed, and the vehicle identification numbers of every car I’ve ever owned, but I forgot your birthday The husband says: I was just thinking about you, and got you these roses The husband means: The girl selling them on the corner had great...

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Congratulations to Melinda and Dave, and for that matter, to anyone else about to enter married life.

One day down the track, I just may join you.

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t was a tragic week on Penrith’s roads with two men losing their lives in motorcycle accidents.

Last Friday evening a 29-year-old male was riding his motorbike along the Northern Road, Luddenham, when he collided with a truck six kilometres north of the Badgerys Creek Road intersection.

The 39-year-old truck driver was uninjured but in shock when Green Valley Police arrived at the scene and traffic diversions were in place for some time.

A duty officer who attended the crash said: “It is believed at this point that the motorcycle veered onto the right-hand side of the road and collided with the oncoming truck. It took a lot longer than we expected to clear the scene and the Northern Road was closed from 7.45pm on Friday until 5am the following day.”

A second motorcyclist, aged 27, died on Sunday afternoon when he collided with a tree on Vincent Road, Cranebrook.

A witness said that he saw the accident from a distance but knew instantly the rider was badly hurt.

“I was standing in my front yard about 100 metres away from the road when I saw the motorcycle. I called triple zero and a neighbour who was right next to the road at the time went to the man to feel his pulse,” the witness said.

“We were on the phone to paramedics who were asking about his condition but we knew he had already passed away as he was not breathing. I just feel so sorry for his family.”

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A third motorcyclist narrowly escaped serious injury when he crashed a stolen motorbike after riding it on a footpath along Laycock Street, Cranebrook.

Police were in the vicinity when they saw the man riding without a helmet.

It is believed that when the man saw

police he crashed the motorcycle and fled on foot despite sustaining leg and arm injuries.

He was taken to Nepean Hospital for treatment but later released into police custody and charged with having goods in personal custody suspected of being stolen, using an unregistered vehicle, using an uninsured vehicle, driving without a licence, and not wearing a helmet.

He will face court in February.

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Lack of sportsmanship?

I thought that real men walked over and shook hands when a bowler took a wicket. It must be part of the school sports curriculum, who can jump the highest and who can hug the hardest.

Lawn bowlers restrain yourselves. I won’t even watch soccer.

Peter Townsend, South Penrith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Join the dots

New Zealand apples, refugees, world Heritage areas! What do these have in common? What they have in common is governed by the United Nations agreements that are controlling Australia.

The World Trade Organization told us we must accept New Zealand apples. The UN monitors our refugee intake and our World Heritage areas are under UN control. Australia has no money. Every cent has been created by the banks. The interest on government debt is paid by loan money. Can anyone tell me how much our government owes to foreign banks? Many people enter politics and want to make a difference: “I’ll consult the people, fi nd out their concerns and give them a voice,” is their catch cry. The salary is seldom mentioned. Ordinary folks have no idea what is going on behind the scenes; there is no point in asking them. They know they have to pay ever increasing taxes and charges in order for politicians and bureaucrats to keep

telling us what is best for us. Amalgamation and fluoridation spring to mind. Local government is a State Government department with its own Minister; no surprise that it dictates to councils. Until our Federal Government takes control of our money system, introduces referenda on important issues and gives us some true democracy; your formal vote is about as useless as mine when I place a zero in every box.

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Well done Lewis

[Luke Lewis is] the best club man at Penrith since Steve Carter. He has developed quite a long way from a skinny winger to club captain! Well deserved.

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Luke adds to honours

Luke is already a club legend just by his brilliant attitude and work ethic both on and off the field. Great man, great champion.

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Praise for FYI

I love reading the FYI cover stories each week. They give a great insight into some of the great stars of our time and yesteryear and are my favourite part of the Weekender.

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TOM STEINFORT

Australia Day is without a doubt my favourite day of the year.

Christmas? It’s great to catch up with the family, but stressful… Easter? Ho hum…

New Years Eve? Too much hype.

I just reckon Australia Day is a brilliant celebration of everything that is great about life, and where is life better than in Australia?

I feel I can prett y confidently say ‘nowhere’ right now because I’m writing this as I fly from one thirdworld country to another.

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breath-taking – the view as we took off here was of slums, polluted rivers, and smog.

There’s nothing that reminds you just how good we have it like heading abroad.

The grass may appear greener on the other side at times. But let me assure you that compared to others, our grass is like the pristine turf rolled out at a bowling green.

A mate of mine loves Indian food and insisted on a recent trip that we spend some time in Mumbai so he could satisf y his curry cravings. But once we there, he declared ‘Indian’ Indian food awful, and has vowed now to only ever eat ‘Aussie’ Indian food from here on in.

But even in world leading countries there are plenty of pit-falls: the pollution in China is vomit-inducing, the weather in England is depressing, and try fi nding somewhere you can relax

and watch the footy/cricket in the USA! Every time I go overseas, I love the experience. But there’s only one greater feeling, and that’s gliding in over the suburbs of Sydney and knowing that you’re home. Knowing the people around you. Knowing where you can go and have a relaxing drink.

And that brings me back to the fact that this Thursday, we raise a glass to our mate Australia.

The fact we have a public holiday to celebrate the founding of our country is a fantastic thing in its own right.

Th ink about this for a moment: we have the most public holidays of any country in the world – now if that’s not something to celebrate, then I give up!

We value our time with family, with friends, in the bush, on the beach – we have the greatest country on earth, so why not enjoy it.

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RSL steps up in battle of the clubs How a new multi-storey car park will help re-define Penrith RSL as a major local destination TROY DODDS

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he sleeping giant of clubs in western Sydney is set to be awoken this year with major redevelopments and initiatives planned for Penrith RSL. The Western Weekender can reveal significant plans are underway for a new multi-storey car park at the RSL, which CEO Neel Chand expects to be completed by the end of the year.

And by ANZAC Day, the club hopes to unveil an extraordinary new display paying tribute to the significance of Australia’s efforts in war, and to those who fought for their country.

The display will be unlike anything ever seen at other RSL clubs, and is being constructed off-site before opening within the next few months.

Since being appointed nearly two years ago, Mr Chand has implemented a “back to basics” approach combined with a vision to ensure the club emerges as a major leader in Penrith.

“Th is club is in such a great position. It’s a great location and has so much potential,” Mr Chand said.

“We’ve got about 22,000 members, which is a good place to start, and we’re not landlocked, so we have the opportunity to expand.”

With a simple but effective one-page strategic plan in his back pocket, Mr Chand is playing his cards close to his chest about other upcoming initiatives at the club, many of which will be launched this year.

The challenge is ensuring the RSL’s traditional members are looked after, while also attracting new members to the club.

“We want to retain and look after everyone we have,” he said.

“If you go to ZACS at lunch time, a good 90 to 95 per cent are my older members. We still look after them, but we’re doing things now to try to attract new members and families – and we’re starting with entertainment.”

That entertainment includes free live bands on Friday and Saturday nights, plus a piano lounge on weekends.

Mr Chand has even moved popular band Seattle Sound out of their traditional paid-for home in the club’s Showroom and made them a free act.

But it is the car park that has Mr Chand most excited at the moment. His background at venues such as Acer Arena and Rooty Hill RSL means he knows the importance of accessibility.

“The car park is five levels with undercover direct access into the club,” he said.

“I’m hoping work will start in February and it’ll be done by August.”

Another thing the RSL has going for it is its strong record of safety, despite its size. It’s understood just one incident occurred on New Year’s Eve, despite thousands at the venue.

“The big thing for us is that we are considered a very safe venue – the police love working with us,” he said.

“We’ve got a lot of customers who come here because we are known as a safe venue.

We don’t make the papers and the headlines for assaults and brawls.”

Penrith RSL CEO, Neel Chand, is excited about the club’s future.

The Weekender can reveal that further changes at the club include the re-location of the reception area, a refurbishment of the

TAB and the possible opening of a new bottle shop. Other dining options are also on the cards.

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How a Blacktown City junior joined

And how the Penrith Panthers proved they mean business in 2012 with a stunning ceremony to TROY DODDS

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n 2003, Penrith won the most unlikely of premierships and a young winger sat back, soaked it all in and realised a childhood dream.

Growing up, Luke Lewis would idolise Brad Fittler.

And like Fittler, he has celebrated the ultimate prize of a grand fi nal victory in a Penrith jersey.

A decade later, Lewis will captain the club he dreamed to play for growing up.

“I always wanted to play for the Penrith club as a junior, I always supported the club and my childhood hero was Brad Fittler who also captained the club,” Lewis said.

Lewis will play his 200th fi rst grade game for the Panthers this year and is likely to again figure in calculations for State and National honours.

Despite the accolades, it was obvious that the Blacktown City junior was humbled by the attention afforded to him on Tuesday when the captaincy announcement was made.

In “bigger than Ben-Hur” style, what could have been a simple press conference turned into a major event with guests including Fittler, club legend Greg Alexander, Penrith Mayor, Greg Davies, and State Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres, amongst many others.

That’s how the Panthers do things these days – bigger and better than ever.

Fittler, who found stardom at Penrith Stadium, believes Lewis is the man to take the club forward and offers stability in a time of massive change at the club.

“The bloke’s so tough, he’s such a great fella and everyone respects him... he’s everything you want in a leader,” Fittler told the Weekender.

“Blokes like him don’t come along all that often.”

Mr Ayres knows how vital the role of the Panthers captain is in the community and is excited about Lewis’ new job.

“In addition to his talents as a football player, Luke Lewis has the discipline, commitment and leadership skills required to lead the Panthers in an exciting new season,” he said.

“Having seen Luke in action and worked with him through his roles in supporting community causes, including as a White Ribbon Day Ambassador and as a Friend of the McGrath Foundation I am already impressed by his drive and commitment.

“As a committed Panthers supporter, I am encouraged by his selection and look forward to the success of the Panthers in 2012.”

But despite all the fanfare on Tuesday, Lewis would have just been happy to have his wife and mother by his side.

Those who know Lewis know how important his mother was in his development both as a man and a footballer.

There will be an almighty roar when Lewis leads the Panthers out for the first time against Canterbury in round one.

Mainly because he leads a club with so much potential into an era many predict will be a success.

But also because the story of a local junior who rose to such a position is something that deserves a standing ovation. He’ll get one.

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Development Application The following development application has been received by Council:

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Stephen and Margaret Adams 83 Copeland Street, Penrith

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Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission.

The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA11/1445.

Multi-Unit Housing – 4 x Townhouses and Demolition of Existing Dwelling.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Gurvinder Singh on 4732 7539.

Contact: Aimee Lee on 4732 7429.

T Grabara & Associates Lot 1 DP 1008514 & Lot 6 DP 746977, Lot 1 Erskine Park Road, Erskine Park

Closing Date: 7 February 2012.

Integrated Developments Penrith City Council has received Development Applications in respect of the subject properties Stimson Consultant Services Pty Ltd DA11/1445 Lot 1 DP 529885, 2207–2223 Elizabeth Drive, Luddenham Crematorium, Lawn Cemetery, Memorial Garden, 3 Chapels, Associated Buildings and Car Parking.

The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council.

The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the Department of Planning – Water Management Act 2000 Section 89, 90 & 91 and Roads and Traffic Authority – Roads Act 1993 Section 138.

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 20 January 2012 to 19 February 2012.

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Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Section 147 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and the Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 requires the disclosure of reportable political donations or gifts by a person or persons who makes a relevant planning application to Council or submission on a relevant planning application to Council.

Torrens Title Subdivision x 13 Lots and New Road.

Further information is available on Council’s website at

The consent authority for the Development Application is Penrith City Council.

www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au and the Department of Planning’s

The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997.

The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 21 January 2012 to 4 February 2012.

Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA12/0004.

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726.

website at www.planning.nsw.gov.au/planning_reforms/donations.asp Under the legislation Council is obliged to maintain a register of any disclosures relation to political donations or gifts. To obtain information from the register, please contact Council’s Public Officer on 4732 7649.

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

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Application for the use of Sportsgrounds – Winter 2012 17 March–2 September 2012 Applications are invited for the use of Penrith City Council’s Sportsgrounds for the 2012 Winter Season.

All applicants (both new and existing) are required to attend an information meeting at Penrith City Council to submit an application for hire. Priority will be given to applications completed at either of these meetings.

Meeting details are as follows: Date: Wednesday 1 February 2012, 4pm OR Thursday 2 February 2012, 7pm Venue: Nepean Room, Penrith Civic Centre, High Street, Penrith It is essential that RSVPs be received by 27 January 2012. For additional information and to register for the meeting, please contact 4732 7560 or email: tzadravec@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

Chain-O-Ponds Road, Mulgoa – 3 Tonne Load Limit

Under Section 632A of the Local Government Act, Council proposes to establish a 24-hour Alcohol Prohibited Area at the following location: s 4HE PUBLIC RESERVE ADJACENT TO -ELVILLE 2OAD 3HOPPING Centre St Clair, bound by Moore Street, Melville Road, Macarthur Drive, and Onslow Street, St Clair.

2EPRESENTATIONS AND OBJECTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED within30 days of the date of this notice.

For further information please contact Olivia Kidon or Allison Kyriakakis, Community Safety Coordinators, on 4732 8062.

Road Name Pursuant to Clause 9 of the Roads Regulation 2008, notice is hereby given of the naming of the following roads.

Location Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park Glenmore Park

For further information please contact the General Manager, Mr Alan Stoneham, on 4732 7777.

Union Road, Penrith – Proposed ‘No Right Turn’ Signposting at Mulgoa Road

It is intended that a pedestrian refuge will be constructed as part of this ‘No Right Turn’ restriction at this location

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Council invites the general public to comment on the proposal. Written submissions will be received by the undersigned up to the close of business on Friday, 3 February 2012.

For further info rmation, please contact Council’s Senior Traffic Officer on 4732 7542.

Public Exhibition Draft Penrith Accessible Trails Hierarchy Strategy (PATHS) Shared Pathway Network for Urban Areas of Penrith LGA It is widely acknowledged that a well designed, interconnected network of shared pathways across the City will provide the community with a valuable recreational and transport facility.

Council has developed the Draft Penrith Accessible Trails Hierarchy Strategy (PATHS) which proposes an integrated network of quality shared-use pathways for cyclists and pedestrians, or ‘trails’, that will improve the range of healthy and sustainable transport options and passive recreational opportunities for residents and visitors to the City of Penrith.

The Draft Strategy outlines key trails around the suburbs of our local government area. It is hoped that this Strategy will allow the staged and progressive establishment of an improved pathway and cycleway network for Penrith City.

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The Draft Strategy is on public exhibition from 20 January to 29 February, 2012, and written submissions will be received by the undersigned up to the close of business on 29 February 2012.

Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).

Written submissions, to the attention of PATHS, can also be lodged via paths@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or via Postage Paid cards available at Council’s offices, libraries and many local bicycle retail outlets.

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In accordance with the authority delegated by the Roads and Maritime Services (formerly the Roads and Traffic Authority), Penrith City Council proposes to provide ‘No Right Turn’ signposting in Union Road, at the intersection of Mulgoa Road, Penrith to prohibit vehicles turning right into Mulgoa Road from Union Road, thus improving the safety and efficiency of traffic movements at the existing intersection. Alternate access for vehicles travelling north or west form the Mulgoa Road/Great Western Highway intersection is available via High Street.

in Union Road to assist pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Union Road.

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Council, in accordance with the authority delegated to it by the Roads and Maritime Services, intends to impose a ‘No Trucks’ 3 tonne load limit on Chain-O-Ponds Road, Mulgoa.

It should be noted that this load limit prohibits vehicles in excess of the gross weight of 3 tonnes from using Chain-O-Ponds Road, Mulgoa in accordance with the Australian Road Rules 104. Alternative access is available on Park Road.

A period of 14 days is allowed from the date of this advertisement to lodge any comments concerning the imposition of the load limit on the road identified above.

Telephone enquiries concerning this matter can be directed to Council’s Road Network Services Engineer, by telephoning 4732 7556.

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Drugs charges: Search warrant in Cranebrook

On Wednesday, January 11, police executed a search warrant at a premises in Cass Place, Cranebrook where they recovered an amount of drugs. A 41-year-old male was arrested on multiple drug charges and a 36-year-old Cranebrook woman was arrested after further investigations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

White car mystery: Police hunt for answers

Police are hoping to identify a white car doing burnouts in the vicinity of Carrington Road, Londonderry on January 15.

Police were called to the street at midnight but the offenders had already left. Anyone with information is urged to contact Penrith Police via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cars vandalised: Police look for witnesses

Several cars have been vandalised with spray paint in Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains. Anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area between 2am and 11.45am on January 15 should contact Penrith Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Post office robbery: Items stolen

Australia Post Kingswood was broken into on January 12 at

4.15am and 11 mobile phones were stolen from the premises.

After extensive investigations, police arrested two youths from Kingswood who were found to be in possession of 10 of the mobile phones. They were charged with receiving stolen goods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Car park drama: Man remains in hospital

About 2pm on Sunday, a 75-yearold man from South Penrith boarded his vehicle in the car park of a local hotel and in an attempt to exit the car park, began reversing his vehicle at which time it struck a parked and unattended vehicle. The vehicle was then driven for ward accelerating through the car park for about 100 metres when it crashed through the rear fence of a Sandra Place residence and continued into the yard. The vehicle struck a palm tree within those premises but continued on and collided with the eastern fence of the same property and entered the yard of a neighbouring Stevenson Street property before colliding with a second tree where the vehicle came to rest with the driver being t rapped by con f inement. Police a nd emergency services presented at the scene where the driver was extricated from the vehicle and taken to Nepean Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.

An artist’s impression of the proposed indoor skydiving centre.

Plan to fly indoors $8 million proposal to build indoor skydiving centre CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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enrith may become the home of Australia’s fi rst vertical wind shaft indoor skydiving centre. Yes that is right – indoor.

Rather than jump out of a plane kilometres about the earth’s surface, adventure seekers will now be able to experience sky diving without

leaving the ground.

Raybal Building Services lodged a development application two days before Christmas to build an indoor skydiving centre adjacent to Penrith Panthers.

So how do you skydive indoors?

The indoor skydiving experience is created by fans that generate 150 miles per hour wind capable of lifting flyers into the air within a specially

designed fl ight chamber.

Skydivers will be able to see their surroundings, as the fl ight chamber will be built from glass.

The company also said that it is possible that the facility will be used for the training of military personnel whose job can include skydiving.

The development application is currently on display at Penrith City Council.

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COUNCIL SNAPSHOT

➤ Enjoy a taste of Russia at Penrith Library with this month’s free exhibition, showcasing memorabilia collected from 40 years of travel to the country. Among the unique items are Matryoshka dolls, musical instruments, porcelain, children’s toys, fairytale books, and photographs of Moscow and Yuri Gagarin – the fi rst man in space! The collection is on display until February 9. If you have a unique collection you’d like to share, contact Anna from the library on 4732 7863. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ➤ Council has become aware that its logo has been used to give an element of authenticity to a hoax email being circulated by well-meaning citizens about bottle bombs. There have not been any reported instances of Drano bottle bombs being found in Penrith City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ➤ Penrith City Council has developed council owned vacant land into a temporary car park to help the Nepean Hospital to boost available patient and visitor parking. The car park, located on the corner of Somerset St and Rodgers St Kingswood will provide the hospital with an extra 100 car spaces and free up spots for visitors, patients and staff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Improvements in full swing across Penrith

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emember that rate increase last year?

Well, we’re starting to see the benefits from the extra money coming out of our wallets.

Community buildings across Penrith continue to receive refurbishments thanks to Penrith City Council’s Asset Renewal Program, made possible through the special rate variation, which was introduced last year.

Community groups, volunteer groups and other regular users of community halls and centres will benefit from the renovations, which i nclude new f loor i ng , a i r conditioning, kitchen and toilet renovat ions and ot her improvements.

Amongst the works taking place, vinyl is being laid in the Erskine Park Hall, with work already underway and scheduled to fi nish next week.

Painting will begin at the Floribunda Community Centre on Monday, while there’s major works underway at Mulgoa Hall where the k itchen and toilets w ill be upgraded.

Air conditioner upgrades at the Queen Street Centre are also set to take place, with work likely to begin in April.

The latest boost to community buildings complements the work already undertaken by Council over the last few months to improve a

“This is just the start”: Penrith City Mayor, Greg Davies.

wide range of services across the City.

Penrith City Mayor, Greg Davies, said Council would continue to make improvements to the City.

“This is just the start. For the next four years and beyond, Council will improve local parks, pathways,

public buildings and toilets; provide cleaner streets and create new shared paths,” Councillor Davies said.

“The improvements to facilities and amenities will make our City a more enjoyable place for residents, who live and play here, and a more enticing place for people to visit.”

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➤ Penrith Pool celebrates its 50th birthday on Australia Day 2012 so be part of the free festivities. Entry to Penrith Pool will be free from 9am to 5pm on Thursday, with various games and activities including: · Yogi Bear kids show at 10am and 12.30pm with a chance to meet and greet Yogi at 11.15am · a nine-metre high Screamer Waterslide · Bumper Boats · Giant Croc slide between 10am and 1pm in the pool · Circus Works Playground · DJ all day · games, activities and demonstrations.

Council is also keen to invite anyone who attended the official opening 50 years ago to join in this special occasion; contact Council on 4732 8201.

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t can be difficult for victims of sexual assault to relate their traumatic experience to their family or friends, let alone go through a formal police investigation.

Whilst police treat sexual assault with utmost professionalism, the NSW Police Force has launched a new reporting option for victims of sexual assault that allows them to provide information about the incident without opening a case.

The Sexual Assault Reporting Option (SARO) allows victims who feel this way to provide information anonymously.

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Locals lucky escape is a reminder to be vigilant CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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The men, aged 41 and 42, were holiday ing near Camden River on the NSW Central Coast and took their jet skis out for a spin on Boxing Day.

“We were on our jet skis just behind the break wall but the swell was really rough,” said the 42-yearold.

“I fell off but was unable to get back on. My friend circled me on his jet ski and tried to pick me up but then he too fell off.

“We were both sucked out by the big swell but were able to swim back to shore under the guidance of

Camden Haven Marine Rescue.”

The men were in the water for about an hour as rescue services tried to help them.

“We defi nitely owe our lives to life jackets,” the Penrith locals said.

Penrith Police and NSW Roads and Maritime officers are urging people using Penrith’s waterways to be vigilant.

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Vacant block snapped up KATHERINE TWEED

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he fast food giant, McDonald’s, has recently purchased the unused land at The Northern Road on the corner of Wentworth Road, Orchard Hills.

Residents of Orchard Hills have become used to the vacant block of land at the Northern Road roundabout near the Glenmore Parkway entrance.

The land, once part of a landscape supplies centre, has been disused for some time now and is a large, flat block of wasted space.

This will soon change as McDonald’s has recently purchased the site in the hopes of developing the land.

“We are currently in a due

process stage at this time and are preparing our submission to Council,” McDonald’s Australia Public Affairs Manager, Laura Keith, said.

The production of a new McDonald’s store in the area could prove to be beneficial to small businesses in the area however, if Wentworth Road becomes a main entrance, it may also bring additional traffic to the quiet housing areas in Orchard Hills.

As well as small businesses and housing areas, the site is in close proximity to Penrith Anglican College, a k-12 co-ed school.

McDonald’s is one of the largest fast food franchises in Australia and the world.

In the Penrith region alone, there are already 11 existing McDonalds restaurants, some of those being 24-hour stores.

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Congratulations to Luke Lewis – the Panthers’ new captain. His leadership skills will be a great boost to the team in the upcoming season.

Ben Paterson and Laura Bruinsma tie the knot.

Congrats!

Love is in the air for Penrith local

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ove is in the air this week!

We want to say congratulations to Ben Paterson from Penrith and Laura Bruinsma from Wollongong.

The couple tied the knot in a gorgeous wedding ceremony on November 25, 2011 at the Wollongong Botanical Gardens with a cocktail reception at Harbourfront restaurant.

The couple would like to thank all their close family and friends who celebrated with them on the day and said that they had a wonderful, romantic honeymoon in the Maldives.

As all Panther fans know, Luke will no doubt be fi rst choice for the NSW State of Origin Blues. The good news is that he won’t have far to travel as Penrith has been selected as the home training base for the Blues this year. A reflection of our top facilities and the passion of Penrith’s NRL fan base, it’s a choice that will help spur them on to victory.

Our community’s love of sport will be equally clear when we salute 2012 Olympians and Paralympians during ‘Australia Day at Penrith Lakes’, starting at 6pm. Fireworks, live performances

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Anticipation is also building towards the announcement of Penrith’s own Australia Day award winners. I hope to see you there!

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Residents of Warrigal Glen, Werrington were grateful after Penrith and Dunheved fire brigades put out a garage fi re that was fuelled by dangerous liquids last Tuesday.

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“We got the call to a domestic garage fi re at 6.12pm and as we were driving we could see thick black smoke hanging over the suburb and knew that the fi re was serious,” said fi re fighter John-Paul Amputch.

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Northern Road.

Witnesses on site believe the fire started from an electrical fault in the float of the truck.

Roads and Traf f ic Authority staff closed off the two left lanes of the motorway whilst the fi re was being put out.

It took over an hour and a half for the wreckage to be cleared from the scene.

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Jeremy Rolleston, pictured competing at the Winter Olympics in bobsledding.

Our ambassador Olympian heads to Penrith for Australia Day CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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enrith’s Australia Day Ambassador for 2012 will be none other than t wo-time w inter Olympian Jeremy Rolleston.

In 2006 at the XX Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy he piloted Australia’s two-man bobsleigh to the equal best ever Australian result. At the most recent XXI Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada, many people would remember the heartbreaking crash that Mr Rolleston was involved in on a track that had already tragically claimed the life of

one Olympic athlete a week prior.

Mr Rol leston a lso represented Australia in rugby in the Australian Legends team.

Not only does he have sporting achievements to his name but Mr Rolleston was also the Executive Director at investment banking fi rm Goldman Sachs JB Were and is currently the General Manager of Institutional Business at Perpetual Investments.

Mr Rolleston considers his appointment as Australia Day ambassador for Penrith a great honour.

“I have been ver y fortunate to represent

Australia at two Olympic Games over many years in many countries. It is an honour and a privilege. But it is more than that – at its core it is the fact that I am a proud Aussie,” Mr Rolleston said.

“That is why it is such an honour to be an Australia Day Ambassador and to celebrate all the wonderful things about Australia, being Australian and that which m a k e s u s u n iquel y Australian.”

Mr Rolleston said he enjoys all the traditions embraced by Australia Day, including the “laconic ‘no worries’ attitude that most Australians have”.

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The annual major event for Australia Day will be held at the Regatta Centre on January 26. There will be a fi reworks spectacu lar plus live performances and more.

There’s harness raci ng each week in Pen rith. Meetings are usually on Thursday nights at the Pen rith Paceway.

Sing with a group of people who love to sing ever ythi ng from Abba to the Beatles and folk songs to show tunes. Call Doreen on 4721 2841 for deta ils about Sing Australia Pen rith.

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Greyhound racing is held each Wednesday from 4pm at the Richmond Race Club on Londonderry Road.

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U3A Nepean Blue Mou ntai ns has its enrolment day on January 20. It’s at 3 Castlereagh St, Pen rith.

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Penrith Area Day Courses Art: Acrylic Painting - Intermediate ..Wednesday Art: Acrylic Painting - Painting Waterfalls .............................................Tuesday Art: Drawing, Painting, Watercolour......Monday Art: Drawing, Painting, Watercolour.........Friday Art: How To Draw ....................................Monday Art: Oil And Acrylic Painting...................Monday Astronomy: Discover The Secrets Of The Heavens ....................................Wednesday Bookkeeping For Small Business With Gst................................................Tuesday Cake Decorating: For The Experienced ..Tuesday Cake Decorating: For The ExperiencedThursday Cake Decorating For Beginners ..............Tuesday Computers: Adobe Illustrator Cs .............Monday Computers: Adobe Indesign Cs ...............Monday Computers: Beginners ............................Monday Computers: Beginners ............................Tuesday Computers: Beginners ...............................Friday Computers: Bookkeeping With Myob .....Monday Computers: Desktop Publishing ........Wednesday Computers: Excel Workshop..............Wednesday Computers: Gimp The Photoshop Alternative ..........................................Thursday Computers: Internet And Email Workshop ........................................Wednesday Computers: Mac Os X Leopard ...............Monday Computers: Mac Os X Tiger ....................Monday Computers: Mac Photoshop Cs3 .............Monday Computers: Microsoft Office ..................Monday Computers: Microsoft Office ..................Tuesday Computers: Microsoft Office .....................Friday

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Day off? Never!

Local student s spectacular attendance record

Jai and Brayden Parkes are ready to start school at St Nicholas of Myra Primary in Penrith.

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Twins excited about starting big school EMILY CRANE

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ai and Brayden Parkes are sure to be grinning from ear to ear when they walk up to the ‘big school’ gate on their fi rst day of kindergarten.

They’re excited about meeting “new friends” and “playing fun games”, but the real reason they want to start primary school is to fi nally

be with their older brother, Caleb.

“We will get to play with Caleb at lunch,” Brayden said.

The fraternal twins will be attending St Nicholas of Myra Primary School in Penrith.

“They are pretty excited, not so much about having to wear a uniform though – they prefer to see what can fit in their bags,” said the twins’

Elias Karas has a perfect school attendance record. [Photo: Melinda Jenkins]

mum, Leigh Parkes.

St Nicholas of Myra is a single stream school, which means that Jai and Brayden will get to be in the same class throughout primary school.

“It’s nice to know they will have each other. It makes it easier for me because I don’t think I’ll tear up knowing they’ll be together.

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lias Karas began primary school as a six-year-old in 2006 and has not taken a day off school since.

Early in 2006 the Karas family moved from Lebanon to Australia to start a new life.

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Penrith Public School with English as his second language.

Now, six years later and not a day off since, Elias will soon be beginning high school at St Dominic’s College where his family hopes that he will continue his amazing attendance record.

“This is a big achievement, I am very, very proud of him,” Elias’ mother, Mirna Karas said.

Elias received an award and a badge from Penrith Public School as a reward for his perfect attendance.

“Penrith public school said they were very proud of my son, they said this hasn’t happened in 130 years,” Ms Karas said.

Three of Elias’ four siblings also attend Penrith Public school and all of the children have perfect attendance.

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e all know and recognise our nextdoor neighbours but have you ever thought about some of the other neighbours that might be sharing your street or backyard?

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Locals have the chance to learn more about what’s lurking in the bushes.

many species in the area are listed as threatened or endangered.

To educate people about their interactions with native flora and fauna, Penrith City Council will be running a free bush care training day on January 28.

“There is a real demand from people who want to know more about managing bush land on their own properties and in their

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Ms Rannard said the course is open to people who have no gardening or bushcare knowledge as well as to those who possess a green thumb.

For more information about the free training day call Ms Rannard on 4732 8088.

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Totally Dance offers all styles of dance and much more including RAD Ballet, Ja z z/H ip Hop/Brea k , Contemporary, Acrobatics, Singing, Drama, Tap, Pilates and Cheerleading. Everyone is welcome from boys and girls as young as two years, right through to classes for adva nced a nd sem iprofessional levels.

On Sunday, January 29, Totally Dance is holding auditions for talented dancers to win full and half price scholarships. On the day, ‘So You Th ink You Can Dance’ choreographer, Travers Ross, will be on hand as one of the guest teachers conducting auditions for the studio.

Totally Dance has several highly qualified teachers including Principals of the studio, Pamela Huxtable Stuart and Sonyia Walsh, who each have over 30 years teaching experience.

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The Kitty Catz in action at Centrebet Stadium.

Westside dance Where the Panthers cheerleaders dance!

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he Kitty Catz are back in 2012.

The increasingly popular Kitty Catz will be cheering on the mighty Panthers again this year at all the Panthers home games.

They will be entertaining the crowd with their dancing, stunts and acrobatics.

The Kitty Catz are aged between six and 10-yearsold.

They are all students of Westside Performing Arts.

“As long as they have been learning dancing for a little while and are capable of execut ing t he choreography they can have a go,” said Laura Harrison, co-Manager of the Panthers Cheersquad a nd coprincipal of Westside Performing Arts with Jenine Wright.

Ms Wright and Ms

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Ha r r ison have been managers of the cheer squad for over 10 years now.

“Many original Kitty Catz are now members of the Professiona l Pant hers Cheersquad,” said Ms Harrison.

Westside Performing Arts is a local established performing arts school with studios in North Penrith, S out h Pen r it h a nd Blaxland.

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ance on High is Penrith’s newest dance/fitness studio boasting experienced teachers, classes for all ages and more.

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Elisabeth is a professional ballroom dancer and has experienced a wonderful career.

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New studio open Penrith Ballroom Dance finds new home

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en r it h Ba l l room Dance will be opening their new purpose built dance studio at Able Street, Penrith in January 2012.

To celebrate the opening of their new studio Penrith Ballroom Dance is offering 50 per cent off your first lesson during the four week period from Monday, Januar y 16 to Sunday, February 12, 2012.

Children have a fantastic opportunity to learn with Penrith Ballroom Dance.

Dance classes, especially designed for children, occur weekly where the lovely staff m e m b e r s e n c ou r a g e children to learn correct technique and movement.

Before coming to Penrith Ballroom Dance, Aizeret, mother of Jasmine, 15, and Cameron, 14, from Berkshire Park tried two other western Sydney ballroom studios.

She found Jasmine and Cameron were not learning proper tech n ique or progressing.

After transferring her children to Penrith Ballroom Dance, due to t heir structured lessons, Aizeret says her son and daughter

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have come along in leaps and bounds.

Being number one in Penrith for bridal dancing, Penrith Ballroom Dance

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ance Creation Studio in York Road has a lways been a favourite with mums who have pre-school aged children.

They coined the terms ‘Baby Boppers’ and ‘Tiny Tots’ classes which are now used by several local dancing schools.

The Principal, Miss Ilona, still loves to conduct all those classes herself. Her

gentle, nurturing approach helps to make the babies’ fi rst experience with dance a f un and enjoyable experience.

Once a month the children enjoy a themed party day, such as a dress-up Fairy Party and a Teddy Bear’s Picnic where they bring along their favourite teddy to dance with, etc.

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during weeks 1 to 3, they are offering all their babies a further 20 per cent discount in Term 1.

When Miss Ilona was just 10-years-old, her dream was to one day open her own dancing school.

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There’s always a switch back from time to time to the old and trusted way of doing things, even if it is at a higher cost If you were a customer in your business, would you come back?

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Thinking of increasing your business activity in new markets in 2012? You’re not alone. A new survey by Australian management software provider, MYOB, has revealed a growing number of small operators have their eye on the international prize.

The allure of larger, more diverse target markets will be strong for many SMEs. And with the likes of cloud comput i ng a nd ot her on l i ne advancements, the world is certainly getting smaller and more accessible for Australian business operators.

But even if you have the best idea in the world and a solid plan to execute, your business may struggle to reach its potential without the funds to grow.

Th is was a real problem, post-GFC, for many small operators unable to squeeze funds from risk-averse lenders. Some gave up on traditional finance channels altogether, instead opting to sell part of their equity interest in the business to private investors in return for a cash injection. Others simply folded.

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Increasingly, more women are teaming up with their spouse in business. Doing this successfully is not an easy thing to accomplish. Even the most amicable of couples don’t always agree on everything, and when money and business decisions are thrown into the equation, tensions can rise.

A common reason for disagreements in businesses run by spouses is the different styles of decision making. Men are often more likely to look at ‘the facts’ and less willing to consider the emotional impact that should be factored into a business decision.

Here are some tips for making it work better for both of you: 1. Treat your spouse with the same (or higher) respect and courtesy as you would anyone else.

2. Listen. Even if you disagree with your spouse’s ideas, always let him fi nish (don’t cut him short or be quick to criticise) 3. Set aside time at home that is ‘business free’. Make sure you have ‘dates’ with your spouse where there is no business talk and just enjoy being a couple.

4. Above all, only go into business with your spouse if you have planned to do so and you both want to work together, not because you need someone to save your business. If your business needs saving, hire a consultant instead.

Michelle Grice Founder of www.dotcomwomen.com.au

New section

We will be launching an all-new business section next week.

Our designers are currently putting the fi nishing touches on the section, which will emerge as Penrith’s mustread section for business owners or those interested in the commercial world.

Our usual columnists Damian Smith, Michael Todd and Michelle Grice will continue to write for us, while we’ll be introducing new content to the section as well.

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The Penrith BEC will be holding a special workshop dedicated to social media next month.

Labelled ‘Setting up your social media’, it will allow you to learn how to get started and then maintain your social media presence.

Sites like Facebook and Twitter are vital to the business world, and you need to know how to use them.

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April 21 to May 21

The focus is on greater financial security, and you could well be looking at various options over the next few weeks. In cooperation with family members and in particular your partner, you have an opportunity to firm up family finances. Certain obstacles and issues with colleagues or bosses will need to be sorted out on the career front before you’re able to progress on a smooth path once again.

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May 22 to June 21

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The focus is on your financial security and even though you would like to be the last of the big spenders this is not advisable. You may need to consult an accountant or bank manager in order to see what you can and cannot get away with during the months ahead. There may be some major bills that are going to need to be paid and therefore you will need to cut down on the luxuries for a short time.

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August 24 to September 23

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The focus at the moment is not likely to be on practical matters but rather in the direction of intimate attachments. Anything to do with your home is also to the fore, so it could be difficult committing yourself fully to work or even certain social events. Your children will be taking up a lot of your time as they drive you insane with their needs or demands. You need time to yourself so why not take a long stroll!

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October 24 to Nov 22

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Success should now be there for the taking as a direct result of your own efforts. You have the ability to get major initiatives to go your way, and to persuade colleagues and friends to help you out. Life may be frantic during the next few weeks, but it will also be very interesting. However, you will need to be careful in the way that you handle loved ones or your partner as major issues will need resolving.

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A highly passionate phase in your life begins with the Sun’s entry into partnership house. This is the ideal time to discuss shared resources and intimate problems with someone you trust deeply as this will help you to relieve your anxieties. Romance can be strengthened at the moment and this is definitely the right time to tell someone exactly how much they mean to you. At work you need to be a team player.

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Your moods are switching from being intensely romantic and loving to strangely distant and detached. Your partner won’t be able to understand you at all and this is not surprising because you honestly can’t really understand yourself. There is a need for rest, relaxation and to take better care of your health and that of loved ones as a connection with doctors or hospitals is likely. Allow time for stress to melt away!

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Give your body a break!

Help our youth

Staying Healthy Susan Garrad Q. Some of my friends are doing a post Christmas detox. I’m thinking of doing one too – do you think it’s a good idea?

A. There are many detox programs on the market with varied complexity and effectiveness, and this causes a lot of confusion.

Detoxification is a fundamental bodily function. Our bodies have a natural ability to process harmful substances and eliminate them from the body.

The problem is that with all the environmental and dietary stresses that we place on our bodies, our natural system of detoxification cannot always keep up. We get tired, rundown and sometimes end up sick. Th is is when we can really benefit from a detox.

A good detox program is simply about reintroducing the body to healthy whole foods and juices and getting rid of sources of toxicity that prevent our body from performing at its peak.

Here are some tips: • Avoid: caffeine, alcohol, cigarettes, dairy (except natural yogurt), wheat and yeast (bread), sugar, cakes, biscuits, lollies, ice cream, soft drinks, processed foods with additives and preservatives • On rising, drink a glass of water with the juice of half or a whole fresh lemon • Drink 2 litres of water a day

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Eat three meals with healthy snacks throughout the day – eat slowly and only until satisfied • Eat two pieces of fruit and three cups of vegetables a day • Eat good sources of protein each day: organic chicken and eggs, fish, lean lamb and veal To be really effective, these recommendations should be followed for 21 days.

Enjoy your good health!

With the European crisis stretching out and some pundits talking about a potential recession or even potential depression, it is the young people I feel for the most.

Imagine studying hard for a bright future and fi nally reaching the age where you’re ready to enter the workforce, only to be told that not only will you inherit a colossal national debt, but that youth unemployment has skyrocketed and is now predicted to hit more than 40 per cent.

I’m certainly no economist or expert in European fi nance, but I imagine we will see ongoing social unrest, particularly among the youth, as the situation continues to unfold. All this got me thinking about our own young people and what more we can be doing to help them make the leap from study to It is a daunting time for young people and we can all play a role in helping them make that move in to the workforce and to using their income to achieve their fi nancial goals.

Whether you are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle encouraging children to develop strong savings and budgeting skills from a young age, a teacher promoting fi nancial literacy education at your school, or a bank manager offering budgeting tools and helping your younger clients understand the best banking solutions for their changing needs, we can all help young Australians make better decisions.

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Rev John Lavender We’re a couple of weeks into the New Year and does anyone remember their New Year’s resolution?

While many might not take New Year’s resolutions seriously, quite often behind each resolution is a desire to get life right.

Many people are looking for new direction in life. But where do you look? Where do you look for a life that can be counted on to give meaning and fulfi lment?

The Apostle Paul, in the New Testament’s book of Romans, sets out a life that is both radically different and meaningful.

Look at what he says.

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honour one another above yourselves.

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affl iction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practise hospitality...

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another.

“Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends...

“On the contrary, ‘If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink...

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.’”

Why not resolve for this year and for all time, to serve the Lord and live his way?

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Flat feet?

Keeping Fit David Stein

I had a question today about training if you are still sore from the last workout. Sometimes we get sore from a workout, often if we went especially hard or it was the fi rst one in a while. It is known as DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness. If you train and have ever got up from your chair after sitting for a while and you felt like someone was running a cattle prod into your legs, chances are you did squats or something similar in your workout the day before. Maybe you did them a different way than normal or used more weight, maybe you just did an extra-long walk than you’re used to.

There should be nothing serious to worry about, apart from the feeling of your muscle getting pulled over a cheese grater!

When you do some weight training your muscles are actually broken down a bit, microscopic little tears happen.

Your body repairs these and even improves them a little so it doesn’t happen again from a similar workout.

Generally the soreness will go in a day or so. Some people think you need the soreness to ‘prove’ your workout was hard enough. I disagree, to get to the kind of soreness that

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makes it feel like shards of glass are grinding into your muscles is overdoing it.

Aside from the discomfort, your body takes longer to recover, you have probably triggered a big inflammation response which slows normal recovery, and the muscle was worked well past its normal fatigue range which means your movements would have been less controlled and easy to injure and you now probably associate pain with training which can reduce the motivation to train again.

Generally two proper workouts spaced closer together would get the same or better result in a safer way with less discomfort and risk.

As for the question should you train when you’re still sore: No. Defi nitely nothing more that works it hard. You will be doing even more damage and putting even more stress on an already traumatised muscle.

At most do some light no resistance work just to get the blood flowing over the sore area, and make sure that blood is full of good nutrients and muscle building protein from the healthy meals you are eating.

Even after the soreness has gone,

When most people think of foot problems the first thing that comes to mind is the old ‘Flat Feet’. However there are many types of postural foot problems that are the cause of a huge array of lower limb pathologies. Let’s focus on the ‘Flat Foot’ today though.

give it a day or two to actually rest and improve from the workout. After all, the whole reason you gave the muscle all that training stress in the fi rst place is to start the whole super compensation response. So give it time to super compensate! Or you will find your muscle results can actually start going backwards instead of recovering, getting stronger and better equipped to handle whatever else you decide to throw at them.

David Stein has worked in the fitness industry over 18 years training and advising thousands of individuals, clubs and companies. He now runs FITEC Fitness Institute Educating and certifying trainers. To contact David directly, email david@ fitec.com.au

The ‘Flat Foot’ is a description traditionally given to a foot that rolls in through the rear foot, most predominantly the joint just below the ankle called the sub-talar joint.

This joint has a range of motion that rolls in and out. If you have ever had a lateral ankle sprain where you have ‘gone over’ on your ankle, it’s the sub-talar joint that places you in that position.

When this joint rolls in we call that ‘pronation’, when it rolls out we call it ‘supination’. If a foot has excessive pronation, part of the sub-talar joints motion is an abduction motion that makes the foot turn outward, this gait resembles what most people would call a duck-like gait. It’s this excessively pronated gait that is often associated with pathologies such as plantar fasciitis and heel spur syndrome.

When the sub-talar joint

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pronates, it also affects mechanical processes further up the chain, such as leg rotation and knee function.

With excessive pronation of the sub-talar joint, comes internal rotation of the leg that often places the knee in an internal position that forces the knee to function in a less than efficient manner. The patella (k nee cap) moves incorrectly and muscles in the upper leg called the quadriceps become unbalanced. Th is can lead to knee injury and degenerative changes within the joint.

There are many other problems associated with this foot type, so if you feel yourself or a family member has this type of foot posture, contact your podiatrist for an assessment.

Do you have a question for Trent?

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Should you choose the generic ?

Often when you take a prescription to your pharmacy you will be asked if you’d like ‘the original brand or the generic medication?’

So what are generic medications and are they as good as the original brand?

When a company develops a new drug, they are given a patent that allows them to exclusively make and

sell that medication. Th is means no other company is allowed to also make the medication and sell it. Th is allows the company to make back the money it spent in research and also profit. Once this protection finishes, other companies are allowed sell the same drug and often do so at a less expensive price.

Generics are important as the increased competition between the manufacturers brings down the cost of the medication. In Australia, where our medications are subsidised by the government through the PBS, this competition helps in keeping Australia’s health care costs down. As the costs of medications become lower this allows more room in the PBS budget for other medications, like expensive cancer treatments. These savings add up – it’s estimated that generics have saved the government over $1.5 billion in the past five years.

A s for qua lit y, gener ic medications are essentially exactly the same as the original brand medication. Very strict testing and guidelines ensure that both medications have the same active ingredient and effects on the body before they are allowed to be sold.

In some cases, the generic and

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Earlier this week I was out shopping for some basic black and whites.

It’s hard not to notice the summer colours in abundance original are both made by the same company and just put into different boxes with different names.

So why consider taking generics? In many cases you will save money and by choosing generics you’re saving Australia money. This allows the introduction of newer drugs that otherwise could not be afforded and introduced as a subsidised medication.

It’s your decision whether you feel comfortable taking generics and you need to weigh up any cost savings or feelings you have about supporting them.

For more information, chat with your doctor or pharmacist or visit www.nps.org.au which is an independent organisation t hat g ives adv ic e on medications.

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As with any trend, it is not always easy to wear summer colours successfully. How do we ‘get it right’?

1. In order to get any trend right it is important to have confidence in the outfit. In order to gain confidence in wearing that colourful summery outfit, it is important to choose colours that you like! It’s much easier to gracefully wear one of your favourite colours than one that you hate.

2. When seasons and fashions change it’s important to stick to your own personal style. I love wearing simple outfits. I mix colour with my basic style by using colourful bags fi rst, then coloured accessories, nail polish and makeup. I always keep it basic because that’s my style and focusing on one bright colour like electric blue or orange can add a bright touch to a plain outfit. But a warning: experiment in small

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Set resolutions to repay your home loan This year s tips for budgeting, spending and managing your mortgage

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ecoming better at budgeting, wising up on spending and making the most of any savings can help borrowers master their mortgage and own their home outright sooner, according to Australia’s largest independently operated mortgage broker, Mortgage Choice.

Local Mortgage Choice franchise owner, Rob Lees, said: “If your goal is to pay off your loan sooner, the beginning of the year is a great time to set new fi nancial resolutions.”

“Challenge yourself to ramp up your home loan repayments by readjusting your budget and fi nding ways to make extra contributions to your mortgage.

“Well thought-out saving, spending and loan repayment strategy decisions can help put you months or even years closer to living mortgage free. Keep in mind even small fi nancial changes can have a big impact on how much interest you pay over the life of your loan and the length of your loan term.”

Mortgage Choice at Penrith offers these fi nancial resolutions to help borrowers own their home sooner: 1. Become best buddies with your budget.

If you don’t already have a budget, the New Year is the ideal time to start one.

Ensure it factors in all your regular spending – home and/or other loans, utility bills, medical expenses, memberships, grocery bills, insurance costs, etc. Don’t forget to include funds for socialising treats. Be honest with your budget and refer to it each time you contemplate a new expense.

2. Slash your cash limit.

Consider ways to cut your daily spending. For instance, a daily caffeine hit

at $4 per weekday equates to $80 per month.

Did you know by making a coffee an everysecond-day spend and contributing $40 extra per month to your mortgage from day one (based on a $300,000 loan over 30 years at seven per cent) could reduce the total interest owed by over $31,000 and the loan term by almost two years?

3. Review your home loan with a finetoothed comb.

There could be under-utilised loan features costing you money or features worth refi nancing for. Get to know your loan’s features. Your mortgage broker can help review your current loan and its features and identify any opportunities to shop around for something better suited to your goals.

4. When rates fall, keep repaying more.

If your home loan’s interest rate has recently fallen, consider keeping your repayments at the higher, pre-fall rate. For example, take a home loan of $300,000 at seven per cent over 30 years. If your rate reduces to 6.5 per cent and you keep repaying your loan as if the interest rate was still 7 per cent, you could shave approximately four years off your loan term and save over $60,000 in interest owed.

5. Make the move from monthly to fortnightly.

Switching your monthly repayment to fortnightly may make a significant difference to your loan term and the interest owed. There are 12 months and 26 fortnights in one calendar year; by paying fortnightly, you make the equivalent of 13 monthly repayments. The savings, based

on a $300,000 loan at 7 per cent equates to around $103,000 in interest and six years and six months off the loan term.

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The fantastic Zac home has it all and is priced to sell. Featuring four large bedrooms, walk in robe and ensuite to main. Large open plan living and fantastic alfresco area, the home includes ducted air, electric panel lift garage door and stainless steel appliances. The property is fully landscaped and ready to move straight in. your inspection is highly recommended as this property won’t last. Please contact Parker & Partners on 4722 6933

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This fantastic family home has it all. Featuring three bedrooms with the potential to convert the study area or the formal dining in to a fourth bedroom. There is a long list of features including , formal lounge and dining rooms ,study area, huge family rumpus room, large main bedroom, newer style bathroom , almost new kitchen with ample cupboard space and stone bench tops, alfresco area plus undercover entertaining area, large work shop plus much more, all set on approx.

635sqm in a cul-de-sac location on the high side of the street.

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Sale $369,000 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Matthew Gobbo 4732 3333 raywhitenepean.com

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Cambridge Park 41 Barlow Street YOUR FIRST HOME

Could be this spacious 3 bedroom clad cottage.

Located close to schools, shops & transport it offers 3 roomy bedrooms. Renovated kitchen and modern bathroom. Roomy block with generous backyard plus single garage. It won’t last so be first.

Sale $319,950 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Sale $355,000 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Matthew Gobbo 4732 3333 raywhitenepean.com

This large 3 bedroom residence provides the perfect opportunity to operate your own business from the detached studio with it’s own entrance, toilet & sink area plus air conditioner. Also featured is a large formal lounge witgh a second bathroom of it, kitchen with separate dining, plus a huge sunroom/family room. The yard is ideal for kids with a fenced above ground pool and plenty of room to play. It’s the perfect entertainer.

Sale $342,950 View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Matthew Gobbo 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Glenmore Park 11 Magpie Place NOTHING TO DO

Just move straight in to this immaculate 4 Brm cottage with garage under main roof. In “Show Pony” condition, this home has it all including spacious lounge with dining, formal foyer and 3 way bathroom. Modern kitchen leading onto the roomy family room flowing on out to the large gardened BBQ & minutes away to schools, shops & transport. You should inspect if you are budget conscious

Sale $409,950 View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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This lovely 3 bedroom home features good size lounge, modern kitchen, bathroom, bath, shower, large main bedroom with builtins, ceiling fans, Large drive through carport, fully fenced large level block (626 m2). Located close to schools, shops and public transport facilities, with excellent street appeal. Ideal first home or investment. Anticipated rental yield $380 per week.

Cranebrook 14 Mahogany Close 8 CAR ACCOMMODATION, DUCTED AIR CONDITIONING PLUS ALARM

This large 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 living area home definitely suits a large family with a boat or caravan or just lots of cars. Features include a huge formal lounge room, modern kitchen, formal dining area and a jumbo sized snooker room or home theatre area. The master bedroom is one of the largest around with a complete wall of built-in robes. This property has a secure carport/garage and entertaining area that is approximately 22 metres long. It’s huge.

Sale Offers Over $410,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Matthew Gobbo 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Kingswood 5 Jamison Road FREESTANDING VILLA CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES

South Penrith EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

Sale $329,950 View Saturday 1.30-2.00pm Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Sale Offers Over $630,000 View By Appointment Matthew Gobbo 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

This perfectly presented 3 bedroom home has been totally renovated. Features include polished timber floors, tiled kitchen and rumpus room, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, plus a study, high ceilings & verticals throughout. There is absolutely nothing to do, just move in and unpack. Good size private yard. Located close to schools, local shops and buses. Short walk to Kingswood Station and Nepean Hospital.

Glenmore Park

This large 4 bedroom elevated home has awesome views to the Blue Mountains from the large L shape front patio. Features include a very large formal lounge room that takes advantage of the views, a separate formal dining room, modern white kitchen with smeg appliances. This home has been designed to provide private entrance to a 1 bedroom accommodation downstairs with its own bathroom, large living area & kitchen area. Great for the in-laws. Also featured is heaps of storage, a wine cellar, ducted air, monster double garage & beautiful grounds.

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This lovely 3 bedroom cottage is located in the very popular South Penrith location, situated on a large 702m2 block (approx). High set freestanding cottage ideally located features open plan lounge and dining, sunny backyard. Very liveable as is, currently tenanted with enormous potential for renovation or possible re-development for a duplex or for a large freestanding home (subject to council approval). Close to schools, Southlands shopping centre and public transport Facilities

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Regentville PRIME REAL ESTATE

Rare opportunity to purchase this lovely large 3 bedroom brick veneer residence with full council approval for home based business This fantastic residence features built-in robes, two bathrooms, open plan living / dining. Large entertainment area, 3.5 hp ducted air conditioning, 8 car accommodation, kitchen with gas cooking, private garden, courtyard. Currently operating as an existing hair dressing salon, would suite tax accountant, beauty therapist, hairdresser, naturopath.

Close to local schools Shops and all public transport facilities.

Vacant 5 acres (approx), or 2.024 hectares. Convenient location within easy access to the m4 motorway, Westfield Shopping Centre & Panthers World of Entertainment. Great lifestyle opportunity or future investment all opposite the beautiful Nepean River. Possible future development subject to council approval. Contact Mathew Gobbo on 0415907981 for further information all enquiries will be kept in strictest confidence.

Luddenham 6 ACRES OF PRIME REAL ESTATE

Mt Druitt 18/334 Woodstock Avenue CLOSE TO SHOPS AND TRANSPORT

Sale $375,000 View By Appointment Matthew Gobbo 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Sale Priced Reduced to $1,195,000 View By Appointment Matthew Gobbo 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Sale Offers Over $219,950 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitenepean.com

SECURITY PLUS WALK TO HOSPITAL

2 large balconies, 2 large bedrooms with built in robes, alarm, intercom, split system air conditioning, stainless steel appliances including dishwasher. Kitchen is open plan with Caesar stone bench tops & glass splash backs. Internal laundry with clothes dryer. Security basement parking with 2 car spaces and lockable storage area. Direct internal access from basement car park to unit. This wonderful property is located within a short stroll to Nepean Hospital, Kingswood Station and UWS Campus, would suit professional couple.

Rent $370 pw 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Glenwood

LOOKING FOR LONG TERM TENANTS Good size 3 bedroom house + single lock up garage and split system air conditioner. Built-in robe in main bedroom, separate lounge room & combined family/ dining room. Also has a good size & easy to maintain backyard. Located close to transport, Parklea Markets & M7. Available now.

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Picture yourself sitting on the balcony overlooking the parkland watching the children play. Well maintained and large 101sqm 2 bedroom unit with good size internal laundry and single lock up garage in a security complex. Spacious living areas, modern kitchen and bathroom & gas cooking. Main bedroom is huge and includes a builtin robe. The unit is located on the first floor at the rear of this family orientated complex. Not too far from Westfield and transport and schools. Expected rent return approximately $300 – $310 pw makes this a great investment.

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Regentville

Cranebrook

Kingswood

Future development, growth corridor area. Excellent opportunity to purchase 6 acres approx of prime real estate just South of Penrith. Features are 2 large poultry sheds with a 25,000 capacity for egg laying chickens, complex comes complete, with automatic feeders, town water plus own back up system with 2 large dams. With 3 phase power plus back up pumps. Sheds are in good condition with this property would suit a person with an existing operation who would like to expand there enterprise. The property has a 2 bedroom home which has been used as a manager stay house. Great income earner for the astute investor would not take long to bring back to full production great location and easy to manage

Mt Druitt

Marsden Park

Cambridge Gardens

Large 4/5 bedroom home on 5 acres (no dam). 5th bedroom could be used as a study, bathroom with separate toilet & kitchen with plenty of cupboard space. Great size separate lounge room with combustion fireplace, good size bedrooms with built-in robe to 1. Also included is stable area and large workshop. Available now. Located not too far from M7.

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This 3 bedroom home is located in a quiet position not too far from the local Childcare Centre, Primary School & Coles. Split system air conditioner in the separate lounge room + a gas heater. Modern timber kitchen with gas appliances & dishwasher. Built-in robes to 2 bedrooms with access to the rear decking from one of them. Modern bathroom with separate toilet. The double garage with remote control could be used as a family room as it has gas bayonett for heating & a separate toilet next to the laundry. The backyard is quite private, has a large decking & backs onto the nature reserve with regular visits from the emus. There’s also a large powered shed. The front yard also has a lovely decked verandah. The property is also alarmed & has a large double carport. Available now.

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STYLE: Allworth Home RESIDENCE: 4 beds, parents retreat with en suite and walk-in robes, built ins robes to others, lounge, dining, family, rumpus and double garage.

FEATURES: Situated in a quiet cul-desac in the 1st stages, high raked ceiling

with exposed beams in lounge room, good size rumpus overlooking entertaining area under main roof with down lights, air conditioning, great size backyard and private courtyard off the lounge and dining room.

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Th is fantastic family home has it all.

Featuring three bedrooms with the potential to convert the study area or the formal dining in to a fourth bedroom. There is a long list of features including , formal lounge and dining rooms ,study area, huge family rumpus room, large main bedroom,

newer style bathroom , almost new kitchen with ample cupboard space and stone bench tops, alfresco area plus undercover entertaining area, large work shop plus much more, all set on approx. 635sqm in a cul-de-sac location on the high side of the street.

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EMU PLAINS LUXURY LIVING!! *Ductud air- con *Intercom *Store room *Alarm system

Offers over $1,200,000 *Double garage *Modern kitchen *Dishwasher- Gas cook top *Inground pool/ salt

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This Great Property is a Block away from st marys shopping centre. With 3bedroom with built-ins to all rooms, timber flooring, 2 toilets, modern kitchen, outdoor Laundry room, 2 garden sheds, double carport, good size block ( 553sqm) Fire place, shutters to most windows. First to see will buy!!

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OFFERS OVER $519,950

LET THE KIDS EXPLORE OVER 1,300SQM

Be the family favourite and let your family explore and enjoy this superb property positioned on a unique terraced style block. The kids will love the opportunity to create a tree house or hide and seek through the bush like terrain. The home contains four bedrooms with built in robes, a study and a glorious timber kitchen with walk in pantry. There is the advantage of two bathrooms, fresh carpet and paint and an outdoor entertaining area that overlooks the peaceful surroundings. Additional features include a fireplace, back to base alarm, double carport, two storage sheds, solar hot water system and an underground watering system.

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THE CHEAPEST HOME IN LEONAY!

This could be the last time you will ever see a home priced this low in Leonay! This fully renovated home features three bedrooms, built in robes to all, separate lounge and meals area, stunning kitchen and bathroom plus the comfort of split system air conditioning. Freshly painted throughout with new carpet, a flat low maintenance yard and nestled in a cul-de-sac moments from the river and the golf course. Homes in this price range are rarely seen in Leonay you will need to be quick!

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CLEAR VIEWS OF THE RIVER!

Stunning timber floors lead to three bedrooms, a spacious and renovated kitchen, a formal lounge and dining area plus a casual area off the kitchen that leads out the covered entertaining area.

Upstairs offers a utility room or study, there is ample under house storage that comes complete with a section for a cellar.

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EMU PLAINS 1 HOME FOR 2 FAMILIES

Stretching across two levels this home offers an abundance of space that your family and extended family will certainly appreciate. In total there are up to five bedrooms, a study/office with separate access, two bathrooms and the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. The kitchen and kitchenette have been well maintained, there are two living areas, an internal laundry and roller shutters (some electric) The elevated balcony captures wonderful mountain views, the fully fenced yard will look after the kids/pets and all is located in a sought after position.

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This huge 2023 SQM block has current DA approval to create the ideal home or development opportunity. Currently there is a 3 bedroom dwelling on the site, this can easily be demolished for building to commence. Block 1- 816SQM, block 2- 600SQM and block 3- 589SQM. Please see the current plans.

EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $799,950

ONE OF A KIND

On offer is 4174sqm of prime real estate. Nestled in a lovely cul de sac surrounded by quality homes and only a street back from the illustrious River Road location this rare opportunity should not be overlooked. Build your dream home and have plenty of land left over for the kids to play and family to enjoy.

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The ever popular ‘Clarendon Warwick’ design combines generous servings of living space with five bedrooms, a study, an ensuite to main & double garage. The rumpus on the lower level opens out to an entertaining area that overlooks the in ground pool. Call today.

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Secure land in this highly sought after section of Emu Plains.

Approximately 645 sqm in size and located moments from the Nepean River and Hunter Fields it represents a fantastic place to build that dream home. Affected by termites this has been appropriately priced from a land value point of view.

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NOTHING GREY ABOUT THIS!

Positioned in a popular part of Emu Plains is this unassuming home that offers much more than can be seen from the street. Four bedrooms combined with built ins, walk in robe and ensuite to main and two spacious living areas separated by a spectacular modern kitchen.

The family room leads out to the sparkling in ground pool.

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EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $379,950

PEDESTRIAN’S PARADISE

You'll love the convenience of this well placed home that’s positioned moments from the train station, school and restaurants. Resting on a care free block the home combines three bedrooms with a spacious lounge and dining area. The master bedroom comes complete with an ensuite and walk in robe, there are two other built in robes, a downstairs toilet and single garage under the main roof. The boat or trailer can be parked off the street still leaving enough room for the covered entertaining area. Book your inspection now before it’s too late!

EMU PLAINS

$429,950

HIGH SET AND HANDSOME

Positioned with a commanding street view the home comprises three bedrooms with a lounge and dining room, there is a study/rumpus room for the children and ample space to cater for your storage needs. The casual meals area leads out to a covered entertaining area, there is the comfort of air conditioning and all is complimented by a wonderful street presence. Call now to book an inspection before it’s too late. Homes in this range are moving fast! Investors should note current weekly return is $460.00 pw.

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Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

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CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $380,000

DOUBLE GARAGE PLUS 720SQM BLOCK!

If you’re really particular about the area you wish to live in and want a property that reflects your good taste, then this is it.

Boasting three bedrooms with two built-in’s, large renovated kitchen, three way bathroom, large lounge room, and separate dining off kitchen. Internal access to a large double garage with drive through access which leads to a large 720sqm fully fenced block, and undercover entertaining area for those social gatherings. Properties like this don’t come around often in a popular pocket with breathtaking mountain views this is sure to impress. Call now to book a private inspection.

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DOUBLE GARAGE IN NORTH CRANEBROOK

If you are a young family or looking for a brilliant investment then look no further than this three bedroom family home which consists of lounge, dining, kitchen and family meals area plus a split system air conditioner to stay cool this summer. There is also a double garage under the main roof with drive through access to the huge backyard for the kids to play. All this and much much more in one of the best North Cranebrook locations close to schools, shops, transport and sporting fields. Call us now to organise an inspection before it’s too late.

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Situated at the base of the Blue Mountains is this block of land approximately 443m2 waiting to build your dream home. With stamp duty exemptions available and extra facilities such as community tennis court, children’s playground and community centre with brilliant walkways around the water.

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OFFERS OVER $699,950

JUST OVER AN ACRE OF PRIME LAND

CRANEBROOK

If you’re looking to build your dream home then look no further than this brilliant 3.7 acres (14,980m2) corner block with dual street frontage which is perfect if you have trucks or cars. This flat block of land has electricity, town water and is close to local schools, shops and sporting fields. Currently situated on this property is a two bedroom home which is perfect if you want to live while you build! Call us now to organise an inspection of this brilliant property.

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$499,000

Looking for the four bedroom home that is the complete package? Well stop looking as this home located in North Cranebrook is waiting for you. With built-in robes to three of the bedrooms, main bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe this is a must see. This home comes with formal lounge and dining and separate family kitchen area. With an undercover entertaining area or bbq area this will host many large family events. You might believe this is all but no, there is a double garage, separate study plus a separate family room upstairs to avail of some further privacy.

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NINE ACRES FOR THE PRICE OF FIVE

This brick veneer home features three bedrooms with built-in’s to all, ensuite to main, two separate family/rumpus rooms, large kitchen and dining with ducted air and vacuum. The home also boasts a self-contained granny flat and double garage. The property also boasts avaries, secured workshop and much more.

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CONTEMPORARY FUSION OF DESIGNER LIVING

Showcasing ultra-contemporary design is this stylish four bedroom home approximately two years young located in the prestigious waterside estate. Consisting of vast open plan living areas, stainless steel gas cooking appliances and a caesar stone gourmet kitchen. Upstairs there are four great size bedrooms, two walk-in robes plus two built-in robes, media room and balcony with glorious mountain views. There is also ducted air. All this and much more in a prestigious estate which will consist of community tennis court, pool and community centre.

Cranebrook

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

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7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

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Bounded by high ceiling the floor plan incorporates four bedrooms with formal and informal living areas. The bedrooms have builtin’s to all, ensuite and walk-in robe to the main. The kitchen is the centrepiece of the home and comes with servery, stainless steel appliances and great size pantry.

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This is not a misprint! A fully detached four bedroom villa! Perfectly positioned at the rear of one of Glenmore Parks best complexes this villa offers privacy space and comfort. All four bedrooms enjoy built-in wardrobes, the main with a walk-in robe and ensuite, there is a double garage with automatic door, an alarm, split system air-conditioning, large open lounge and dining areas.

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With new homes going up everywhere it is easy to find a lot of them all looking and feeling the same. This is far from the case here with a magnificent blend of styles culminating in a stylish and well proportioned custom built home. Featuring four bedrooms, two bathrooms, three living areas, alfresco entertaining, large backyard, and designer finishes such as polished concrete flooring and LED down lights throughout.

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OFFERS OVER $439,000

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In a great location, with easy access to shops, schools and transport, the convenience represented by this property is superb. All four bedrooms contain built in wardrobes and the main also features an ensuite. Upon entering you will find tiled flooring throughout, a modern kitchen and bathroom. The separate lounge and dining rooms, along with the spacious rumpus make this home feel huge. Also featuring ducted air-conditioning, alarm, double lock up garage, undercover entertaining and side access.

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OFFERS OVER $325,000

VACANT LAND - 911SQM (APPROX)

Located in the sought after suburb of Regentville within walking distance to the beautiful Nepean River, local schools and with easy access to the M4 Motorway this block is ready for you to build your dream. Dimensions are approx. 15.5m wide by 60m deep. With 911m2 (approx.) to work with this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for!

Glenmore Park 30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

4733 6999

Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

4735 8888

Kieran Philippa Elona

Craig 4

GLENMORE PARK

Clay

Adrian Jamie

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FOUR BEDROOMS + DOUBLE GARAGE

This great size four bedroom home has built-in robes and an ensuite to the main bedroom. The kitchen overlooks the spacious family room; there is a large dining area and a formal lounge room. Split system air conditioning controls comfort, there is internal access from the double garage with all positioned on an approx 500sqm of land. An inspection is a must to appreciate this well-priced opportunity.

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UNIQUE OFFERING

You will be disappointed if you miss out on inspecting this large four bedroom home. The unique design has all bedroom sizes larger than most. The main has ensuite and walk in robe and built in's to the other three. There is a good sized open lounge/ dining area and the family area has cathedral ceilings. There is an undercover entertaining plus an extra large drive through single garage. Positioned on the high side of the street.

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All five bedrooms have built in's with the master bedroom having walk in robe and spa ensuite plus views to the blue mountains. One of the bedrooms is downstairs offering other family options. Enjoy the undercover entertaining as your family enjoy the solar heated pool. There is plenty of room for the "boys toys" in the triple garage and other features which make this home a "must see" are air-conditioning, ducted vacuum, laundry chute, foxtel to bedrooms, three phase power, windows where needed child care approved.

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OFFERS OVER $499,000

COUNTRY LIFESTYLE WITHOUT THE ACRES!

Positioned on the high side of the street and framed by the stunning established gardens, this three bedroom, two bathroom home offers warmth and charm. Features including ducted air-conditioning, remote double garage, three phase power, alarm, three separate covered entertaining areas, gas fire place, two living areas, built-in's to all three bedrooms, a Tasmanian blackwood kitchen with double wall oven and dishwasher. Enjoy a cuppa taking in the views, the short walk to the golf course or simply being within 15 minutes of the Penrith CBD. Flexible settlement options available.

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Penrith

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

4739 8800 4739 1111 4730 1122 4751 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 21st 11.00 to 11.00am 4 Jean Street

KINGSWOOD

OFFERS OVER $549,000

LARGE QUALITY HOME

You will find surprise after surprise with this well designed and built five bedroom plus study home. All bedrooms are double size with built in's to four. The main has ensuite and there is two other bathrooms, one is downstairs offering the option of a "Grannie" flat or teenage retreat. Have you loads of "stuff" and storage is causing you an issue then this is your home where storage prevails in abundance. The large timber kitchen opens out to a dining family area adjacent to a large lounge area. Plus you have a (Approx.) 6m x 6m rumpus area. Upstairs has high ceilings and other features include ducted air-conditioning, ceiling fans, double garage and under house workshop storage. Call now or miss out.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 21st 11.00 to 11.00am 18 Balmoral Road

CAMBRIDGE PARK

OFFERS OVER $329,000

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING!

Set on a 556 square meter block (approximately) with close proximity to schools, shops and transport stands this five bedroom family home featuring built ins to two, formal lounge, dining and family room, ducted air conditioning, original kitchen and bathroom. Also featuring a big double garage, a large workshop nearly the size of the home with three phase power, carport and side access means this home has enough room for the cars, boat and family.

With so many features, this home is a must to be viewed. Don’t miss a great opportunity.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 21st 11.00 to 11.00am 13/86 McNaughton Street

JAMISONTOWN

$279,950

PRICED TO PLEASE

The lower level contains an open style lounge/dining area, kitchen, internal laundry, split system air conditioning has been recently tiled. The top floor comprises three bedrooms with built in robes x2, a bathroom and split system air conditioning. The rear courtyard I paved and leads to a lock up carport

SOUTH PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $379,950

GREAT SIZE HOME, OVERSIZED BLOCK

Located in a quiet street on more than 1100m2 of land, this three bedroom home is the one! Also having a modern kitchen & bathroom, ducted air, two living areas, a second toilet plus a carport & garage, it’s certainly a rare find. So call now before it’s too late.

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SOUTH PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $399,000

LIKE TO ENTERTAIN?

Look no more! This home features three good size bedrooms, great size lounge room, kitchen and dining rooms, air conditioning and polished floor boards. The fun starts though when you find the massive entertaining area, good backyard and the 9 x 5 metre detached rumpus. So call today as only an inspection with justify.

PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $329,950

HIGH PROFILE POSITION – CBD

The residence comprises four bedrooms with a built in to the main, a separate lounge and dining area and the comfort of split system air conditioning. The 580+ sqm block also accommodates a single garage and enjoys a fenced front and rear yard.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 21st 11.00 to 11.00am 262 Homestead Road

ORCHARD HILLS

OFFERS OVER $1,100,000

ACCESSIBLE ACREAGE

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ATTENTION DEVELOPERS AND INVESTORS

Zoned 2(e), this solid 3 bedroom brick home is situated on a corner block over 500m2 of prime land. Perfect for the astute developer or investor, it is currently returning $1400 per month in rent. The home also features high ceilings, built in’s to all 3 bedrooms and an updated bathroom and kitchen. Call today to book your inspection.

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Rarely does a home of such quality come on the market in this sought after area. Nestled in a quiet cul de sac in prestigious Orchard Hills, this elegant home has everything you will ever need and more. The home boasts 5 bedrooms, all with built ins, 3 bathrooms and a stylish modern kitchen. The enormous master bedroom features an ensuite with spa, walk in robe and a balcony to soak up the morning sun. Entertaining this summer will be a delight as you sit and relax on the deck overlooking the sparkling in ground pool. This is a home surely not to be missed, so call today to arrange an inspection.

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OFFERS OVER $299,950

DETACHED VILLA – NO STRATA FEES!

With only one other property resting on the block and no quarterly strata fees this detached villa also has an anticipated rental return of $360 per week making it an ideal investment opportunity. This centrally located home sits on an easy to maintain block comprising three bedrooms, separate lounge and dining, updated kitchen and the comfort of two split system air conditioners. There is also a nice sized private courtyard covered car accommodation and a modern facade.

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OFFERS OVER $269,950

Why rent? Come home to this three bedroom townhouse in a convenient spot close to amenities. Boasting built in robes to two rooms, modern kitchen, neat and tidy bathroom, internal laundry, large living area and a separate dining. Outside includes a single garage and a courtyard for those social gatherings. All this and so much more

Emu Plains

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Springwood

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

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HASTA LA VISTA LANDLORD

Penrith

4722 5000 4735 2121

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Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

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KINGSWOOD

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OFFERS OVER $249,950

RETURNING $285.00 PW

Privately positioned off the street is this unassuming brick and tile townhouse that stands independently from the other four dwellings in the complex. The floor plan comprises three bedrooms, there is split system air conditioning and the advantage of a bathroom on both floors. The kitchen has a fresh feel to it; the internal laundry is a bonus as is the single lock up garage.

Glenmore Park

Cranebrook

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

4733 6999

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OFFERS OVER $1,195,000

PICTURE PERFECT

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Enjoying a commanding street position that enjoys a peaceful mountain vista is this established residence that’s positioned on over 4.5acres. The land has been improved by a brick and tile residence that is spacious with much potential to let your imagination run wild.

The floor plan comprises four bedrooms with built in robes, there are two spacious living areas, a meals area off the cooking quarters and there is a huge horse stable that would suit the horse enthusiast and the comfort of air conditioning. Additional features include a double garage with workshop space, an internal laundry and a location that offers easy access to the motorway and Penrith.

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Mulgoa $1,699,000 Penrith Offers Over $359,950 Architecturally Brilliant - Position Perfect Close To Cbd - 701 Sq Metres Here is a wonderful opportunity to get into the market in a good sized four bedroom brick veneer home and possible future investment. Th is home is zoned 2C and is walking distance from the CBD and boasts a great size as well. Th is wonderful home has two separate living or lounge rooms, a large kitchen and dining area, and also

comes with split system air conditioning.

The home is carpeted in the bedrooms and polished timber floors and tiles in the kitchen. Th is home is close to shops, schools and public transport and defi nitely will not be here for long so call now for your own private inspection.

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Penrith on 4722 5000 www.jimaitken.com.au

With an emphasis on style, sophistication and a wonderful attention to detail this home will offer a privileged lifestyle for its new owners. Contemporary in its styling but with the warmth of a true family home, this is one of those rare properties that truly wants for nothing. Situated on approx. 8.3 acres of manicured grounds and encompassing a large machinery shed, gas heated in-ground salt water pool, large dam with irrigation, stables, and even a floodlit, championship dressage arena there will be something for every member

of the family. The home itself offers an energy efficient design and features four bedrooms plus a home office (with separate entry), a tiered home theatre room, walkin cellar, an award winning designer kitchen, a stunning central fi replace and amazing bathrooms. With bonus’ such as air curtains, two ducted air conditioning units, smart sound wiring, alarm, underhouse ventilation and a spectacular aspect from the entertaining deck this home is beyond compare and without any doubt Priced to Sell!!

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Glenmore Park on 4733 6999 www.jimaitken.com.au

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2 Sheredan Road

Jim Aitken Cranebrook

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CRANEBROOK Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Cranebrook Jim Aitken Cranebrook Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Cranebrook

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22 Mirrabooka Court

Sat 10.00-10.40am

1 Imperial Avenue

Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 1.00-1.40pm

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15 Brookdale Terrace 1 Mount Street

FAULCONBRIDGE Jim Aitken Springwood Jim Aitken Springwood

GLENBROOK Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook

GLENMORE PARK 35 Sunningdale Drive 11 Magpie Place 11 Aster Close 9 Nindi Crescent 57 Aberdeen Circuit

Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Jim Aitken Glenmore Park

JAMISONTOWN Sat 11.00-11.40am Sat 12.00-12.40pm

4 Jean Street 5 Jamison Road

Jim Aitken Penrith Ray White Penrith

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Sat 10.00-10.30am

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262 Homestead Road

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7 Meehan Avenue

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MOUNT RIVERVIEW Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook

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Race One went as expected with the Mark Rolfe driven Western River($1.40) going three wide early to sit outside the leader then win easily. Race two continued with another favourite Firealong ($2.60) Ashlee Seijka leading from the outset and defying the opposition in the race to the judge. Race three again went to a favourite

Penrith Grade Cricket First Grade: At Howell Oval last Saturday after winning the toss and sending Sydney University in to bat on a seaming wicket, Penrith bowled very accurately to dismiss the University for 168. Josh Lalor continued his good form with an outstanding display of swing bowling taring 4 for 29. In reply Penrith were 4 for 8. However, there was some sensible batting by Shannon Finnemoore with 39. Peter Betros, 28 and Josh Lalor, 24, pulled the innings around and at one stage Penrith looked like they were winning the match. However, 2 run outs close together cost Penrith a win.

Penrith were fi nally dismissed for 141.

Second Grade: Penrith were all out for 79. Sydney University replied with 4 for 80.

Greg Venable had the good figures of 3 for 35.

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Race four was the fi rst to go to a nonfavourite when The Hoff ($5.80) Bret Davis sat behind the leader Lord Mobay then got out close to the post to score.

Race Five and it was back to the favourites when Outrageous Fortune ($2.00) Glen McElHinney made an early move three wide to sit outside the leader then last long enough to just beat Fearless Rose.

Four up and coming 3YOs contested Race six, these were Prince Kai, Miss Zo Zo, Just Delight and Major Kiwi. The end result was Major Kiwi just getting up in time to defeat Prince Kai.

Century Th ird Grade: Sydney University were dismissed for 154. Brett Williams (2 for 37) and Peter Gott (2 for 28) bowled very well.

Penrith replied with 147, Brett Williams, 50, and Matthew Thompson, 27, tried very hard to win the match.

Fourth Grade: Penrith were all out for 94. Jake Wholohan, 29, not out and Jeff Meager, 21, were the best of the batsmen.

The University replied with 3 for 97.

Fifth Grade: Sydney University batting fi rst scored 159. Waqas Tareen, 5 for 27 was outstanding. Anthony Isherwood continued his good form with 2 for 28. In reply, Penrith were dismissed for 103.

Poidiven Gray Shield: In the qualifying semi fi nal at Howell Oval, Penrith dismissed the University Of NSW for 82. Penrith replied with 1 for 86.

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THE CLEARY FACTOR New coach, new attitude. At least that’s the talk coming out of the Penrith camp, where training has been in full swing since November. The arrival of Cleary at Penrith is significant, particularly after he showed his worth by making the 2011 NRL grand fi nal while at the helm of the Warriors.

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All players under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian for registration with Henry Lawson Club Membership.

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2012 REGISTRATIONS To be held in the Bennett Room at The St Marys Band Club Great Western Highway St Marys

SAT 28th January & SUN 29th Jan between 10am 2pm SAT 4th Feb & SUN 5th Feb between 10am 2 pm SAT 11th & SUN 12th Feb between 10 am 2 pm Looking For Managers & Coaches for the 2012 Season.

We Welcome All Ages From Under 5’s to over 35’s BOYS and GIRLS • If you are new player wishing to play and you did not play with us last year, you will require ID. (Photo copy of birth certificate or drivers license etc).

• Any player 18yrs or older must be a current financial member of the St Marys Band Club.

• Any players under the age of 18 must have at least one parent/guardian who is a current financial member of the St Marys Band club.

• All players must be in attendance to allow new Registration photos to be taken.

• To make things easier, PLEASE REGISTER AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE or you may miss out and note that there will be NO Registrations held at our home fields at Roper Road Colyton.

Any enquiries regarding registrations, please contact our Registrar, Tanya on 0413 345 847 or 96231744

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to watch in 2012

we name the things that will shape our year Jennings and just what he produces in 2012.

Jennings is getting big money at Penrith, and needs to show his worth. There’s nothing more spectacular than seeing Jennings in full fl ight and in 2012 the centre needs to get back to the form that saw him become one of the most exciting players in rugby league.

The Panthers need Jennings to fi re if they’re going to do anything in 2012.

leader in the squad and it won’t be long before we see him in regular representative jumpers. Should Grant produce something special in 2012, don’t be surprised if the whole team follows.

St Clair Junior Rugby League Club

PLAYERS REQUIRED Under 6’s to A Grade.

REGISTRATION DAYS for 2012 At PEPPERTREE RESERVE (cnr Peppertree & Swallow Drive Erskine Park) Saturday February 4th and 11th Sunday February 5th 10.00am to 3.00pm

Please note that these 3 registration days are for Saturday players only (4 year olds to 15 year olds)

TIM GRANT Tim Grant has the potential to be one of the most damaging forwards in rugby league and many believe that 2012 will be his year.

Grant has proved a stellar forward over the last couple of seasons but with Petero Civoniceva gone, his mission just got more serious. If he chooses to accept it, then we could see Grant well and truly become a

NEW GAME DAY ATTITUDE We’re told that fans should expect some big changes to the way Panthers controls game days. One of the things likely to be addressed is the horrendous, boring gap between Toyota Cup and the NRL (which can sometimes be about 45 minutes). Th is is a problem at all grounds, though some clubs fi ll the gap and keep the excitement going better than others. With a new marketing team in place at Panthers, expect to see a new-look game day across 2012 as well as other new developments.

For Further Enquiries please contact: Secretary: Bill Borg : 9834 4083 Mob : 0425 226683 Registrar: Darren Mudford Mob : 0416 084014 email to - bill@stclairjrlc.org.au more details on the web page. www.stclairjrlc.org.au All new players will require one passport photo Plus a Birth Certificate or Passport to be sighted

FREE SHORTS, SOCKS & POLO SHIRT WHEN REGISTRATION FEES PAID IN FULL

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4th February 2012 at St Marys RSL from 7pm Guest Speaker Len Pascoe Tickets $80 per person or $120 a couple

Registration dates: Thursday 2nd February

6pm - 9pm

Glenmore Park Town Centre

Saturday 4th February

10am - 2pm

Glenmore Park Town Centre

Sunday 12th February

10am - 2pm

Silver Spur, Penrith

Thursday 16th February 5:30pm - 7:30pm

All current and new players are most welcome.

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RSVP by 28th January 2012

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Referee debacle escalates Exclusive: NDSFA opts to start its own referee s association CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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disagreement between the Nepean District Soccer Football Association (NDSFA) and Nepean District Soccer Referee’s A ssoc iat ion (N DSR A) ha s escalated.

A dispute between the two organisations erupted in June 2011 after a young referee was intimidated and abused at a match held at Gloria Park.

In November, NDSFA and NDSRA entered into mediation under a confidentiality agreement with Dr Stephen Treloar, a university ac adem ic a nd re g i s t ere d mediator.

But after publicly denying that they were not going to dismiss the referees association, NDSFA have seemingly reneged on their comments, opting to recruit their own referees in the lead up to the new soccer season beginning in autumn.

NDSFA said in a public statement

on their website that: “The idea of the NDSRA being sacked is both alarmist and highly fanciful to say the least”.

Yet, after the Weekender published an article on December 16 about the NDSFA’s inaction to address violence against referees, NDSRA was informed that their services were no longer required.

Dr Treloar confirmed that mediation has ceased because NDSFA has chosen to form a new referee’s association under their own banner.

“I know both of the association presidents – I was president of the NDSRA about 15 years ago so know Terry Malecki of the NDSRA. At this time John Churchward [NDSFA] was refereeing alongside me and they are both good people,” Dr Treloar said.

“But I have been informed over the weekend that NDSFA have opted out of the mediation process with the plan of hiring their own referees.

“There was nothing in the

There’s an uncertain future for referees in the area.

Weekender article that breached the confidentiality agreement… it is a shame for the sport that the grievances of the two associations cannot be sorted.”

A spokesperson for NDSRA said that the organisation will continue to exist and that hopefully Nepean

referees will be able to offer their services to other soccer districts.

President of NDSFA, John C hu rc hw a rd, de c l i ned to comment.

Meanwhile, Football NSW is conducting their own review into the role of local referee branches.

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The traditional BBQ is getting a shake-up thanks to BBQ Buddy.

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iring up the BBQ on Australia Day is a tradition that has been celebrated in backyards and picnic areas across the nation for decades.

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“The Australia Day barbecue is a great Aussie tradition, but many are unaware of the potential

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“If you haven’t already done so, now is the time to check that your barbecue is ready for January 26.

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