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here’s nothing quite like the feeling of winning, and this week western Sydney sports fans have had plenty to cheer about.

On Monday night, the Penrith Panthers brought the house down with a golden point NRL extra time win over the Dragons to snap a five game losing streak and a horror stretch of losses at home (main picture).

Meanwhile, the Greater Western Sydney

Giants made history last weekend when they secured their fi rst ever AFL win over the Gold Coast Suns (inset picture).

Competitors for the western Sydney market they may be, but last weekend the Giants and Panthers formed an unlikely unity to bring joy to their fans – and potentially kickstart a period of success in 2012.

More on the Giants’ win: Page 80 More rugby league: Pages 71-79

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Chairman Don Feltis honoured by State Government for community efforts Don Feltis has been passionate about Penrith since he strapped on his first pair of footy boots 65 years ago. With experience and dedication, he’s leading Panthers into an exciting new era...

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on Feltis is hoping that his greatest career achievement hasn’t happened yet.

After all, Mr Feltis was the man who convinced Phil Gould to return to Penrith and take on the biggest overhaul in the history of the Panthers.

He’s hoping it turns out to be a masterstroke and Gould leads the charge towards the club’s third rugby league title.

Success within the next few years or not, the contribution Mr Feltis – currently the Chairman of the Panthers’ Board – has made to rugby league and the Penrith district cannot be questioned.

Last Friday, Mr Feltis was honoured for that contribution when he was presented with the NSW Parliament’s Certifi cate of Commendation for Outstanding Community Service.

“My three children Suzanne, Neil and Mark and my wife Lynne were invited to Parliament House last Friday, where there was an official presentation of the certificate and it was a very satisfying occasion to share with my family who have been my strongest supporters over my long time in rugby league,” Mr Feltis said.

“I have been involved in rugby league for the past 65 years, fi rst as a player at St Marys, Richmond, Penrith Waratahs, Wellington and Bourke, then a coach for nine years and the last 35 years as an administrator serving as Chief Executive of both Penrith Junior League and the Panthers District Club.”

Mr Feltis has always been the

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consummate professional, never hiding his commitment and dedication to the Panthers.

He is no ring-in: his passion for Penrith is real.

“I owe a signifi cant part of any success I have had to rugby league, which has provided the platform for me to achieve

what I have,” he said.

“With so many highlights over my time in rugby league it is diffi cult to have a preference, but the Panthers’ premiership wins in 1991 and 2003 rank highly and I want one more before I fi nish up and under the astute management of Phil Gould and Ivan Cleary, I am confi dent that will

happen.”

In part, the certifi cate presented to Mr Feltis last Friday reads: “Th is house acknowledges the outstanding work of Mr Don Feltis in the community over the last 42 years and commends him for his continuing extraordinary service to rugby league and western Sydney”.

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In many ways, Jennings’ fate may lie in the most unlikely of places: Ricky Stuart.

There will be praise or criticism of Jennings. But there should also be praise or criticism of those who are guiding him. Stuart faces a serious test here.

Next Wednesday night, we’ll start to get some answers to some hard questions, including a couple on Jennings’ future.

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of his attitude could well be a brilliant fl ick pass, a sensational four-pointer or a try-saving tackle.

But the by-product could also be a crucial missed tackle, a dropped ball or a missed opportunity.

Ricky Stuart’s greatest challenge this week is getting inside the head of one of his greatest strike weapons and getting a positive result.

The by-product of Stuart’s work could well be a huge benefit to Penrith.

Lombardi said, “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up”.

Jennings has been knocked down a fair bit in the last 12 months. Much of it is the result of his own doing.

Some of it is also the result of a football system that creates superstars at a young age and never really teaches them the value of losing or disappointment.

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he famous American football coach Vince Lombardi once said, “Football is like life – it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifi ce, dedication and respect for authority”.

On Tuesday, I had the great privilege of watching the New South Wales State of Origin team go through their paces in a training session here at Penrith, ahead of their trip to Melbourne to take on the juggernaut that is Queensland next week.

As I watched the session, I thought about the words of Lombardi.

There is no doubt that over the past six years, New South Wales has had plenty of lessons in perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifi ce, dedication and respect for authority.

At some point, however, it has to mean something.

At some point, the tide has to turn.

But when it comes to sport, the tide turning is so very rarely related to a bounce of the ball here or a great hit there.

That may be a by-product, but the real reason a tide turns is attitude.

Can New South Wales beat Queensland? Of course they can.

It’s a two horse race, on Australia’s greatest sporting stage.

17 versus 17. Anyone can win on the night.

The question though, is whether New South Wales has the right attitude.

Lombardi spoke about respect for authority.

Ironic, to talk about attitude and respect, when at least one of the players selected for the Blues has had his questioned more than once in the past few years.

The attitude of Michael Jennings alone, is a very real issue.

Whether Jennings was dumped to reserve grade because of poor form or a poor general attitude (I tend to think it’s the latter) is no longer the issue.

After all, his attitude, not form, has now become the $64 million question because Jennings’ response to being dumped to reserve grade, and then his subsequent elevation into Origin, is important.

In so many ways, how he responds to that could determine if New South Wales win the series.

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enrith Library will miss out on connection to the National Broadband Network (NBN) in the initial roll-out of the technology.

Nepean Hospital, the Civic Centre and Westfi eld will also be excluded from the fi rst 12-month round of construction.

“It is a concern that we have the Council, library and Plaza not included in the fi rst roll-out,” said Councillor Kevin Crameri.

“No doubt they will be included in the coming years but I expected better planning.”

Penrith City Council, as one of the fi rst regions to receive the high-speed fibre optic coverage, has applied for funding to build a Digital Hubs Centre.

It would provide training in internet and other technology basics as well as provide free community access to the NBN. But with no NBN connection guaranteed to the library within the fi rst year, Cr Crameri said there could be problems.

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“We believe that the library is well placed to be part of the NBN to bring high speed connectivity benefits to the widest possible amount of residents,” he said.

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t’s pretty rare you get to witness a moment in Australian history, but that’s exactly what I did on the weekend.

I have attended sporting events in every code across the country, but never have I experienced anything like the pandemonium at Adelaide’s Morphettville Racecourse on the weekend.

Black Caviar, the undisputed Queen of Australian racing, was the star attraction and she didn’t disappoint. It was her 21st win from 21 starts – and the party atmosphere was greater than any 21st I’ve ever been to before.

The beauty of this racehorse is that everyone is on her side. Horse racing is traditionally full of highs and lows – you win and you lose – but rarely, if ever, has there been a horse which has everyone’s support.

Sure, there was Phar Lap, which inspired many through the depression with his inspirational career – but even that champion would lose 14 races during his famous career.

Black Caviar has now won in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and heads off to take on the world’s best in England next month.

We were actually quite privileged in Sydney – her win here last year was easily the most impressive of her career.

It’s the only time she has been challenged… it looked like Hay List had

her beaten, but the champion found a sixth gear no one knew she had and sped home to win like it was never in doubt.

But seeing Black Caviar on the weekend reminded me of just how special she is.

It’s rare to see a good news story, and even more rare for it to be something that everyone can celebrate and enjoy.

The crowds arrived hours before Black Caviar ran, dressed in her trademark salmon. In the mounting yard, the crowd was 20 deep to get a glimpse of her – I know this because I was caught in the crush, and actually had someone fall on my head after trying to stand on his mate’s shoulders for a better vantage point.

As the horses headed onto the track, the challengers all held back and let Black Caviar prance the straight to the crowds roaring approval – it was an unprecedented show of respect in racing circles.

The next time the adoring public would see the five-year-old was as she tore to victory. The jockeys behind were cracking their whips in a frenzy, while Luke Nolen did not touch his ride… he looked as if he could’ve poured himself a cuppa up there such was his casualness.

If you haven’t taken any interest in Black Caviar’s career to date, I strongly urge you to do so from here on.

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olice have arrested and charged six people with various drug offences after several search warrants were executed last Friday.

Strike Force Quinton, made up of detectives from Penrith Police, has been conducting a long term drug investigation that culminated in the execution of search warrants at Jean Street, Kingswood and Lansdowne Street, Orchard Hills.

At 6am last Friday, police located a 37year-old man – who is an alleged member of the Rebels outlaw motorcycle gang – at the Lansdowne Street property, along with a four-year-old child.

He was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station and charged, before being refused bail.

A 34-year-old female was also arrested at Lansdowne Street and charged with two counts of supplying prohibited drugs. She will appear in Penrith Local Court on June 8.

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police and HAZMAT response teams dismantle the clandestine drug lab, which included a large number of chemical containers and glass apparatus, from a shed located at the front of the Orchard Hills property.

A simultaneous search warrant executed at the Kingswood address resulted in the arrest of a 27-year-old man and 29-year-old woman.

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The Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli, and Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres, turned the fi rst sod for the new centre last week.

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ocal grave-diggers have already lost thousands of dollars and are struggling to attract new business due to a change in the rate structures set by Penrith City Council.

Dale Neale owns Personal Services Australia, which operates in cemeteries owned by a dozen diff erent local councils.

But Mr Neale says ever since Penrith changed its cemetery fees and charges in July last year, his business has suff ered immensely.

“It is literally thousands that we’ve lost and the potential fees are quite a bit too,” he said.

The Council has a tender appointed grave-digging contractor to undertake digging at Council-owned cemeteries but the contract does not allow for exclusivity, which means other businesses can offer the same service.

Before last year, a funeral director paid a burial permit fee of $207, before choosing the Council contractor or a private operator, which would bring the fees to $1,372 or $1,082 (in Mr Neale’s case) respectively.

Mr Neale said in reality, the Council contractor carried out about 90 per cent of all burials, but some funeral directors

would choose their own grave-digging companies, which worked until the new rate structure was brought in.

Under the new rates, Council decided to combine the burial permit and gravedigging fees at a cost of $1,465.

“The only problem with this is that funeral directors who still wish to use their own contractor still have to pay the full $1,465… and then have to pay their own contractor to do the actual work,” Mr Neale said. “They are now slugged an extra $1,000 for Council to perform no work.”

Mr Neale was forced to contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the Division of Local Government (DLG) after he failed to receive a response from the Council.

“Both their investigations concluded that, although not actually breaching any anticompetitive laws, the new fees and charges were not in the best interests of the ratepayers of Penrith,” he said.

While the DLG wrote to Council about reassessing its pricing policy, a Council spokesman said the new rates better reflect the fee structure of other local government organisations and private industry.

“Council officers believe its fee structure and control over the cemeteries provides the community with assurance that interment services are sensitively managed,” he said.

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Relay back on I’m hearing that this year’s Penrith Relay for Life is the biggest yet with almost 100 teams registered. You can camp out at Howell Oval on May 19 and there will be plenty of free entertainment for the walkers to enjoy while they raise money for cancer research. To fi nd out more go to www.relayforlife.org.au.

Congratulations to six-year-old Riley Eivers from Werrington County who won an Xbox video game console when the camera picked him out from a crowd of thousands, holding a ‘Penrith is Here’ sign at the recent Panthers vs Melbourne Storm home game. Thanks for your support Riley, you’re never too young to show pride in where you live.

Primary school students who live or go to school in Penrith are encouraged to enter a competition to become either Junior Mayor or one of 14 Junior Councillors for Local Government Week in August.

To enter students need to answer the question: Why do you think it’s so important to commemorate the Bicentenary of the First Crossing of the Blue Mountains? Entries close 4.30pm on May 28. Call 4732 7652.

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estern Sydney residents may have to get used to the idea of drinking recycled water, according to National Water Commissioner, Chris Davis.

A study into water management in the Sydney basin is currently being conducted to determine what strategies will need to be adopted in order to ensure water security.

“One of the biggest challenges facing the Metropolitan Water Plan is determining the amount of water that should be released from Warragamba Dam into the Nepean River system to maintain its health and water quality,” he said.

In new areas like Rouse Hill and Homebush, a dual system of recycled and drinking water operates to supply homes, but Mr Davis said this was a relatively expensive exercise that wasn’t likely to be adopted in the north and south-west growth centres surrounding Penrith.

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water recycling plant that produces about 18 megalitres of drinking quality water that is pumped back into the Nepean River,” Mr Davis said.

“But that water could be used to supplement drinking water supplies from [Warragamba] Dam to cope with increases in our water consumption,” he said.

But the Water Commissioner said for this to be a viable option, the stigma surrounding recycled water must be dispelled. While the report is not due until 2014, Mr Davis said it was now time to have the debate about water security.

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GET AHEAD IN YOUR HSC AT PENRITH LIBRARY Don’t miss this year’s HSC workshops covering various subjects including the first in our series: HSC English ‘Belonging’ Paper 1 for Standard and Advances s 7EDNESDAY -AY PMn PM AT &LORIBUNDA #OMMUNITY Centre, 3–4 Floribunda Drive, Glenmore Park.

CONTACT US ADMINISTRATION Penrith Office Civic Centre, 601 High Street.

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. St Marys Office Queen Street Centre, 207–209 Queen Street.

Opening Hours: 8.30am–4pm. Mon–Fri. Switchboard Open: 8.30am–5pm. Mon–Fri. P: 4732 7777 F: 4732 7958 Write to: PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751.

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SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).

Graffiti Hotline: Freecall 1800 022 182

MEETING DATES Council Meetings 21 May 2012 – 7.30pm (Ordinary meeting) 4 June 2012 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee)

Each lecture is $5 per person. To book or enquire call 4732 7891.

TENDER Provision of Catering Services Tender Reference 11/12-13 Penrith City Council is seeking proposals for the reliable and cost effective supply of Catering Services (all or part) for an initial period of two (2) years with two (2) one (1) year extensions by mutual agreement of both parties and subject to satisfactory performance. The contract will be subject to a 12-month probationary period.

Pre-Tender Briefing – Mandatory: All prospective tenderers are required to attend a pre-tender briefing at 10am on Thursday, 24 May 2012; this will be held in the Nepean Room at Penrith City Council, 601 High Street, Penrith.

Tender Documents: An electronic version of the tender is available at no charge by visiting the following website, visit the website below and register your company details, you can also lodge your tender online once you have registered, electronic lodgement is the preferred method for this tender. https://tenders.nsw.gov.au/wsroc/ Then select ‘Log In or register your details if not an existing user’.

Alternatively, a disc (CD) and a hard copy of the Tender documents will be available by arrangement. A non-refundable fee of $50 (Inc GST) applies for each hard copy of the Tender Document.

For queries relating to the electronic download or hard copy documents of this tender please contact Laura Schuil on 4732 7663 or lschuil@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au Submission Details: All submissions are required to be lodged on the forms provided in accordance with the lodgement instructions contained in the Documents and must be lodged no later than 10am Tuesday, 12 June 2012 (‘the Closing Date’).Tenders received after the advertised closing time will not be considered.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following development applications have been received by Council: Pretech Pty Limited DA12/0359 138 Adelaide Street, St Marys Multi-Unit Housing Attic Style Villas x 6, Demolition of Existing and Strata Subdivision Contact: Mahbub Alam on 4732 7693 Closing Date: 4 June 2012

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Come and enjoy a new exhibition from the ‘Art Everyday’ series at Penrith City Library or visit www.arteverydaypenrithlibrary.blogspot.com.au The 2012 UIM World Circuit Powerboat Championships is on at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, Penrith on 19–20 May. Go to www.fastwater.com.au Check out the new Penrith brand at PenrithIsHere.com.au and take part in our community photo competition, with mammoth prizes up for grabs including One Direction concert tickets! Show your Penrith pride:

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Silent protectors High speed chase: Scary moments on M4

St Marys Police were patrolling the M4 Motorway at South Wentworthville about 8.10pm on Friday, May 11 when they observed a Ford Falcon being driven at high speed. The vehicle allegedly overtook the police vehicle. The officers activated their warning lights and siren and pursued the driver for several kilometres along the M4. It is alleged the driver caused his vehicle to drift between the three lanes and nearly collided with several other vehicles on the motorway before the driver stopped. The 29-year-old driver from Lurnea was breath tested and returned a positive reading. He was later issued notice to attend court for driving with the mid-range PCA and driving in a dangerous manner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Colyton Hotel robbed: Appeal for information

Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery at the Colyton Hotel about 1.00am on Saturday. It is alleged that two men entered the hotel, one carrying a shotgun and the other a pair of scissors. They threatened staff and escaped with a sum of money. A vehicle

was later located nearby but had been set alight. If you have any information contact St Marys Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Brawl at St Marys: Local police step in

Several men have been arrested and charged with a variety of offences following a physical altercation at St Marys Train Station. About 3.25am on Sunday, May 13 police patrolling the area saw two groups of men allegedly fighting. The police intervened and several of the men were arrested and charged with various offences including aff ray and offensive behaviour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Not a pretty sight: Man caught with pants down About 1.20pm last Friday, a 38-year-old Emu Plains man went to the front of a secondary school on the Great Western Highway, Emu Plains. The man allegedly walked to the front gates, undid his pants and masturbated in front of some senior female students. Police were called and the man was arrested. When the man was searched, police located what they believe to be methadone on him. He was charged and will appear in court on June 4.

How a local child abuse squad is changing lives CASSANDRA O CONNOR

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enrith is home to a large police presence, including Penrith and St Mary Police Stations, but few would know that Penrith is also home to a number of specialist teams, including the Child Abuse Squad.

Th is week, the specialist team of detectives brought a major case of child sexual assault before the courts, after a long-term investigation of a 53-year-old Blue Mountains man.

The man was charged with 38 offences relating to five girls aged between six and 12-years-old between September 2010 and January 2012.

Some of the specifi c charges included aggravated sexual intercourse with a child under 10-years, five counts of production and dissemination of child abuse material and four counts of inciting a minor to commit an act of indecency.

Detective Sergeant, John Bongiorno, joined the Penrith Child Abuse Squad in October last year and said working child abuse cases could be both diffi cult and rewarding.

“It’s defi nitely tough, some things you see and hear can be very confronting, but people

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actually experience these traumas and it is important to help them, not just victims but families who want police action or need support,” he said.

“Policing is policing, but we also have a role in the community to provide support, which can be through a number of agencies that we work closely with – government and non-government agencies like the Department of Community

Services, counselling or legal help.”

The role of the Child Abuse Squad varies, and the networks between diff erent community groups are vital.

“People who are subjected to ongoing long term domestic violence... are at a heightened risk… so we work with schools, doctors, counsellors [and] cultural groups,” Det Sgt Bongiorno said.

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ore than 200 buildings across Penrith will be inspected for asbestos this month as part of Penrith City Council’s bid to develop an Asbestos Management Plan (AMP).

The AMP outlines the Council’s plans to minimise any potential health risks associated with

Next year marks the bicentenary of the crossing of the Blue Mountains in 1813 and Penrith is gearing up to celebrate this historic milestone with veteran Australian actor, Jack Thompson. A program of community events, including a re-enactment trek, a family camp out and a historical festival will be held in May 2013 – exactly 200 years after the fi rst crossing took place. Actor Jack Thompson is the face of these celebrations. An obvious choice to be the face of the event, Jack is well known for his love of the Australian bush and Australian history and is keen to bring attention and recognition to these early explorers.

Over the next nine months, Penrith City Council will be working with businesses, residents and shoppers to improve the streets of Penrith including public areas of High, Station, Riley and Woodriff Streets. Th is is your chance to tell the Council what you value about the areas now and what you think needs to change to make it the kind of place that people want to visit, shop and work. There will be a range of opportunities to get involved including street surveys, online forums, picture galleries and workshops. Also visit www. penrithcitystreets.com.au to participate online.

asbestos to all building users including occupants, visitors, operators, maintenance personnel and construction workers.

The plan was developed in response to ‘Workplace Health and Safety Regulations’, which details the mandatory requirements of building owners to manage asbestos containing materials in the workplace.

Australia Asbestos Management is currently conducting the inspections on all Council owned

Upgrade for Ripples A revamped Ripples Leisure Centre is on the way, with upgrades starting this month on its indoor recreation area.

Ripples’ gym, group fitness classes, outdoor pool and hydrotherapy centre will continue to operate during the renovations.

The indoor pool area will close during the months ahead to allow the vital improvements to be carried out including tiling and repainting works, resurfacing of the pool concourse and new roofing over the indoor pool, spa, sauna and change room facilities.

Penrith Mayor, Greg Davies, said the enhancements would provide fi rst rate facilities for current and future generations to enjoy.

“The upgrades will help build on Ripples Leisure Centre’s reputation as a quality aquatic, health and fitness complex for members, residents and visitors to our region,” he said.

buildings built prior to 2003, when the fi nal prohibition for using asbestos in buildings came into effect.

Penrith City Mayor, Greg Davies, said the health and safety of the community was a priority.

“Council is obligated to test all buildings built prior to 2003 for asbestos every five years, but we will continue to check the condition of asbestos has not changed in our buildings each year,” Councillor Davies said.

Aero Club funding The Penrith Electric Model Aero Club will benefit from $8,000 in funding toward a new barbeque and picnic shelter after lodging a successful grant under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnerships Program, Member for Penrith, Stuart Ayres, announced this week.

“The Penrith Electric Model Aero Club is a unique and often forgotten club when it comes to support from sporting and recreational grants,” Mr Ayres said.

“While their membership base may be smaller than other clubs in our region, the level of involvement and engagement with every member is all the more stronger.

“Our area is unique among the Sydney basin because we have the wide open recreational spaces to provide for activities such as electric model aeroplanes and it is pleasing to be able to have funding directed toward building on that asset.”

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But the Cranebrook based church, which is primarily a gay and lesbian congregation, plans to stand up against homophobia at its ‘Faith Celebration’ on Sunday.

“A lot of people have heard of the Mardi Gras, but this isn’t about gay pride.

It’s about gay people being respected, regardless of their lifestyle choices,” said Liz Rayner of The Open Door.

The Faith Celebration will be held in conjunction with International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia, which took place on Thursday, May 17.

“If more people stood up against it, it would eventually die out… it will move to the basket of racism,” Ms Rayner said.

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Various events for Neighbourhood Centres Week are yet to take place. The Werrington Festival will be held on Sunday, May 20; artwork shops will be held at Cranebrook on Monday, May 21; and the Floribunda Family Festival will be held at Glenmore Park on Saturday, May 26.

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For Neighbourhood Centres Week 2012 (May 14-21), the spotlight has been on the local activity hubs and the heart of our community.

Autumnleaf Neighbourhood Centre at St Clair was one of many across the area to host events, with the St Clair Youth and Neighbourhood Team putting on a community breakfast on Tuesday morning.

Cecil O’Donnell fi rst volunteered with the St Clair team as part of their Men’s Group, but when that ceased, he wanted to continue donating his time and energy.

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nions for Transfusions – that’s the catch phrase being used by local nurses, police, fi refighters and teachers as part of a push for blood donations.

Penrith Community Unions officially joined the Unions for Transfusions campaign at Nepean Hospital last week.

The campaign is being run in a bid to significantly lift the number of people who regularly donate blood over the next 12 months.

NSW Nurses Association (NSWNA) general secretary, Brett Holmes, said

nurses and midwives know all too well how important blood donation is, especially at busy hospitals such as Nepean.

“It is great to see the Penrith branches of various unions joining the campaign and doing their bit to lift the blood donation rate in NSW,” he said.

With the support of First State Super, quarterly prizes will be given out.

To win an Apple iPhone, make an appointment to donate, join the Club Red Group and go in the draw to win a prize at www.unionsnsw.org.au/giveandwin.

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tudent leaders from 60 primary schools in the Penrith area were recognised at a Penrith City Council Civil Reception this week for their prized leadership skills.

The reception was held on Tuesday evening at the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre.

“The event was a chance for Council to officially recognise today’s young leaders and we would like to congratulate the school leaders on their achievement. It’s a privilege to be elected by peers and schools as a representative,” a spokesperson from

Penrith City Council said.

The families and friends of students, school principals and representatives from the NSW Department of Education and Communities were invited to attend the event and congratulate each young leader on their achievement.

“Today’s school leaders represent the diversity and the potential of young Australians to make a real contribution to our community. As a leader, they have an opportunity to make a diff erence by setting a good example and inspiring others,” the council representative said.

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wo local schools are participating in the annual University of Western Sydney UniSteer Challenge to gain insight into the food and agriculture industry.

Xavier College and Caroline Chisholm students have been given a young Poll Hereford steer to nurture in preparation for public appearances at the Hawkesbury Showground and the Central Coast Prime

Beef Show, before the fi nal farewell at the meat processors.

Organiser Stephen Blunden said it’s a great way for high school students to learn about agriculture.

“The UniSteer challenge is a practical way for students to get a feel for animal care and agriculture, which many young children in a big city don’t receive nowadays,” he said.

“We want children to learn how to value food, and to understand the effort and commitment it takes to bring good quality food from the paddock to the plate.”

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MEMBERS OF TRI COMMUNITY EXCHANGE WILL HAVE TEA FOR CHARITY

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he Music For Life ball last year raised more than $33,000 for the Cure For Life Foundation, but this year organisers are hoping that a new venue and a special guest will allow for fundraising on a diff erent level.

Ann Willmington, founder of Music For Life, has announced that tickets to this year’s fundraiser have been in “overwhelming demand” and as a result,

the venue has been changed to the Penrith Panthers Pavilion.

“We made the decision to move the fundraiser to Panthers because it allows us to cater for 600 people, which is a huge amount,” Mrs Willmington said.

The ball was held for the fi rst time last year to raise funds for the Cure For Life Foundation, which provides funds for research into fi nding a cure for brain cancer.

The Music for Life ball will take place on Friday, June 15. Dr Charles Teo, founder of the charity, will be the guest speaker.

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uring the month of May, thousands of Australians get together to raise money for the Cancer Council and this year Penrith will be host to one of Australia’s Biggest Morning Teas.

TRI Community Exchange, which provides support to the community sector, will be hosting Penrith’s Biggest Morning Tea on Tuesday, May 22 at the Lakeside

Restaurant at the Regatta Centre.

“We are hoping to raise community awareness as well as much needed funds for the Cancer Council research and support programs,” said TRI Community Exchange’s Multicultural Access Project Co-ordinator, Kerri Frail.

TRI Community Exchange provides training, resources and information for the community sector.

The morning tea will commence at 11am at the Lakeside Restaurant. If you would like to attend RSVP via www.tricomm.org. au/biggestmorningtea.

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economic issue which, particularly in a busy society like ours, often goes un-noticed,” Mr Gould said.

“It’s vitally important that those of us who are in a position to help raise awareness of this issue, and funds to support it, make the time to do our part.

“I think everyone who is fortunate enough to enjoy a comfortable place in society has a moral obligation to give something back, however small that something might be and this is one way for me to do my bit.”

Every business owner or employee who participates in the sleep out will contribute $100, which will be used to fund street swags and other necessities for Penrith’s homeless population.

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“The inaugural event last year was very successful and we actually had more at our event than the fi rst Sydney CEO sleep out.”

The funds collected will be given to the Penrith Community Kitchen’s winter appeal and will go towards buying swags for the Vinnies Van, which will be distributed to local homeless people when it comes to Penrith.

“We’re doing it for the right reasons for Penrith.

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Business leaders are now registering to take part in the 2012 Business Sleepers, which will raise funds for the United Way Penrith Community Fund.

Cardboard boxes and sleeping bags will be the only shelter on Friday, June 1 when participants will sleep on the grounds of Penrith Paceway.

The Weekender Sales Manager, Simon Gould, is just one of many local business leaders and employees who will understand briefl y what homeless people in our community experience on a daily basis.

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he NK Centre Arcade has seen many changes over the years. But now with a new owner and a few extra tenants, the centre is keen to still offer good old fashion service by getting to know their customers.

And what better way to do that than over a cup of tea?

Retailers at the NK Centre Arcade are preparing to host a Biggest Morning Tea for the entire community – it will raise funds and support for Cancer Council NSW. The NK Centre Arcade Biggest Morning Tea will be held from 10am on Tuesday, May 22 – morning tea and a raffl e will be available for donations.

But after the morning tea, why not check out the vast number of retailers who are throwing their support behind the Cancer Council’s fundraising campaign?

There’s Elegant Lifestyle with gifts, imported jewellery, spiritual readings and paintings. Or Summerland Honey – a brand new store with fresh honey, jams, chilli sauces, butter soaps and hand creams.

Still Images is also located within the NK Centre for all your professional online digital photo printing, as well as The Wool In with its vast range of knitting and tapestry materials and the East Western Traditional Medicine centre.

And if you’re still hungry after the morning tea, why not check out the One Stop Cake Shop who have been selling their famous novelty cakes since 1997, or try some of the best Japanese sushi at Windy Shui.

Don’t forget upstairs too, with the C3 Church Penrith; TradeStart, which delivers Austrade services through the local public sector; the Penrith Chamber of Commerce; Australian Business Partnership; and the Schools Industry Partnership.

There is plenty on offer at the NK Centre Arcade, which is right in the heart of the Penrith CBD. The NK Centre Arcade is located at 450 High Street (rear entry via Judges Carpark Laneway).

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mall business is getting riskier for many owners in 2012, with tens of thousands of SMEs now more likely to experience financial stress over the next 12 months, according to new research from Dun & Bradstreet.

One in 10 businesses with fewer than 20 employees now faces a higher risk of failure than a year previously.

When businesses go under, it’s generally not because they’re not making an accounting profit, but because they simply don’t have enough cash to pay their bills. In fact, there are plenty of profitable businesses that have ended up in administration simply because of cash flow issues.

There are ways to improve your SME’s cash flow, accelerate cash collections, slow down cash expenditure or reassess your business accounts and overdrafts.

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Then reduce payment terms; a lot of businesses offer 90-day credit terms, but if you’re suff ering a cashflow problem consider offering just 30 days credit, for instance. In exchange for reduced payment terms, offer a discount to clients who can pay straight away.

Finally, talk to your lender and compare business loans and overdraft options. If you’re doing it tough because of cash flow issues, the fi x could be a simple as switching to more suitable fi nancial products for your business’ needs.

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It’s a little like giving birth! I was not someone who had a ‘birth plan’ when I was pregnant with my children. I thought it seemed quite unrealistic because there were so many things that were out of my control, so attempting to write down what I wanted to happen seemed a bit pointless. However, I did think it was important to be aware of the sorts of things that could happen and think about what I would do in the event that I was faced with those situations. So although I didn’t have my children expecting it to all run exactly as I wanted or expected, I at least had a ‘plan’ that helped me to be prepared. In business, this means you need to: • Have contingency plans (e.g. how will my business run if I am unable to work for a period of time?)

• Train people to do the tasks you do, so that when unexpected situations arise, they can step in.

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• Be flexible. If your business can only run in a particular fashion, it leaves no compromise for changed circumstances.

The biggest thing as business owners that we all need to learn is to put everything in perspective. In the ‘big scheme of things’ is this unexpected situation as dire as it seems right now?

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nternationally celebrated stylist and fashion guru, Gok Wan, is coming back to Westfi eld Penrith to offer shoppers an exclusive fi rst look at his latest ‘Shape It’ makeover, as part of the Westfi eld Style Tour.

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One lucky Westfi eld Facebook fan can win a one-on-one consultation with the ‘fairy-Gok mother’, who will cut, snip and cinch the fan’s clothing to show him or her how best to dress for their body shape.

Once Gok puts down the scissors, belts and clips, the Westfi eld Facebook fan will be sent backstage where the Westfi eld stylists will bring their new enhanced silhouette to life with the latest Autumn and Winter fashions.

Not to be satisfied with only one makeover, Gok audience members will also get to meet the UK guru in person.

Lucky audience members will be selected at random to come up on stage where Gok will sketch a new look that shows off their best particular assets.

The Westfi eld stylists will then bring this look to life using key pieces from the hottest Autumn and Winter collections.

The spectacular make-overs will be revealed at the end of the show.

“Th is is my most exciting Westfi eld Style Tour yet,” Gok said.

“It’s going to be jam packed full of fun and make-overs as I want to show women that achieving your best style ever is easy – it’s all about celebrating who you are by showing off your best assets.”

Gok will be supported on the Westfi eld Style Tour by the Westfi eld stylists who will be on hand at the Style Pods offering free style advice with the assistance of Westfi eld’s new style personality quiz – Style ID – to help shoppers get the best look for their body shape and personality.

Gok’s Westfi eld Style Tour will visit Westfi eld Penrith on Friday, May 18, from 12.30-1.30pm, which is perfect for those out to lunch.

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The next two weeks is the ideal time for making important financial decisions. Money worries have been on your mind for some time, but instead of letting your nerves control you, it is important that you listen to an acquaintance who has some excellent advice for you. The coming fortnight is a good time to rid yourself of bad habits, old fears, insecurities and phobias. More importantly it is time to rid yourself of any kind of self-pity.

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The Moon is coasting along in your opposite sign of Taurus and so from now on you’re going to have to take on board the wants, needs and requests of other people. Recent tensions in your love life can easily be swept to one side – all it takes is a kind word or gesture to make sure you are not found lacking.

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The next fortnight is going to be a highly productive time when you can make up for lost time. If you are trying to instigate some important changes at work, don’t be too independent as other people’s ideas will trigger your imagination and your plans will fall into place much more easily than expected. This is the ideal time to clear up problems and to put practices into place to prevent them happening again. Embark on a new health regime!

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Be ready to enjoy yourself.

Once again you seem to be the centre of attention, which always makes you feel special. You are certainly receiving a few signs that seem to mean a lot to you. No matter what complications arise, take some time out for romance or other pleasurable pursuits. Don’t let others persuade you otherwise. Children and younger people will be a delight to be around as they will help you to connect with your own inner child!

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With the Moon in Taurus there will be plenty of news in connection with family, friends, relatives and people you haven’t seen for some time. It looks as though you will be doing a great deal of entertaining at home, which may mean having certain business colleagues meet your family. Also you may decide to brighten up your home.

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Invitations from friends and neighbours are likely to come from out of the blue, but you would be wise to grab them with both hands as you will enjoy the occasion more than you expect. You are mentally astute and others appreciate your intellectual vitality so why not let these qualities shine!

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More than 75 per cent of all reported chemical food allergies in the United States come from Aspartame.

Ironically, it was marketed to people wanting to lose weight as it is 200 per cent sweeter than sugar and almost zero calories. However, it does anything but.

When ingested, the tastebuds send a signal to the brain to let the stomach know that food/nutrition is on the way, however when the artifi cial sugar arrives it’s not recognised as a food, so the stomach sends a message back up to the brain to send down more food.

Th is is why overweight people are starving. Is it any wonder then that diabetes continues to increase even though there are so many ‘sugar free’ and ‘fat free’ products available on the market?

Aspartame isn’t alone. There are other artifi cial sweeteners to watch out for such as 950 and 955 also called Sucralose – this was actually discovered while trying to create a new insecticide.

These chemicals are as close to sugar as cocaine is to the coca plant. Be wary of anything that says ‘Diet’ and always read the label.”

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hanks for the positive feedback from last week, it’s great to talk to someone like a mum who is making more educated choices for her family.

Th is week Shaun O’Brien has emailed a letter in for us.

Addicted to Diet: “I have a friend who drinks two to three Diet Cokes a day. She says she’s trying to quit but she just can’t kick the habit.

So have diet soft drinks become the new smoking addiction? I wonder if the reasoning behind artifi cial sweeteners the big companies put in products today is the same as when cigarette companies in the 50’s added nicotine to make them more addictive.

One of the big culprits is a sweetener called Aspartame, or 951 as it appears on the label. It is one of the most controversial additives in history taking almost 20 years to be approved after it was fi rst discovered by a chemist in 1965.

While looking for a treatment for ulcers he licked his fi nger to notice a sweet taste. After a lot of opposition, Aspartame was fi nally approved for use in 1984 at which point more than three million kilograms of it was distributed into food for human consumption, and that figure doubled a year later.

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Arthritis in the knees Q. I suff er from very painful arthritis in my knees. The recent cold nights have made it even worse. What is the pain caused by and how can I stop it?

The feeling of pain is your body’s way of telling you that there is infl ammation present.

Inflammation is a key component in the joint pain of arthritis. It is a protective mechanism but can also be the result of diet, lifestyle factors and stress.

Pharmaceutical anti-infl ammatories carry risks such as causing damage to your digestive tract. Fortunately there are some safe and effective natural antiinflammatory and pain relief solutions available: • Turmeric: Th is Ayurvedic herb has been used traditionally for the treatment of traumatic injury, and to reduce swelling and pain in arthritic conditions.

• Boswellia: Has analgesic, antirheumatic and anti infl ammatory actions, as well as being effective for arthritis.

• Omega 3 essential fatty acids from fish oil containing EPA and DHA, may reduce acute and chronic pain and inflammation.

The typical Western diet may actually promote infl ammation, especially high amounts of sugar and refi ned carbohydrates.

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FASHION FIXATION

PERSONAL FINANCE

by Katherine Tweed

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Individuals need to be the focus

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hen I got the chance last Friday to sit in on one of the Style Workshops at Westfi eld Penrith, I jumped at the opportunity.

I know a lot about fashion from reading magazines and having a look at what is hot in stores but there is nothing like hearing advice from someone who has spent their lifetime devoted to fashion.

I made my way to centre court (after making the hard decision about what would be appropriate to wear to a style workshop) and took my seat amongst the other women of Penrith who were keen to learn more about style.

There were lights and speakers everywhere and so many different women – beside me was a grandmother, across the isle was a new mum and behind me was a teenager taking her mum out for a Mother’s Day surprise.

When Trish Murray, the Westfi eld Stylist, swapped her ballet flats for heels and walked onto the platform, you couldn’t help but feel that you were in good hands.

It was obvious right from the start, when she confessed feeling uncomfortable in her heels, that she really knew women and I could feel everyone around me begin to relax.

Th roughout the workshop I was surprised again and again as she turned each basic outfi t worn by her model into something great.

For those who weren’t there, here are some of the things that I learnt: 1. Our skin is pasty in winter but if you wear warm colours close to your face, they will warm up your skin tone.

2. Faux fur is very popular at the moment and can be worn with anything as long as it has long sleeves.

3. Dark denim is a great investment for winter because it can be worn day or night.

4. Wedges are the “best invention”.

If you are into fashion but need some styling advice, make sure you listen out for the next Style Workshops available!

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he last three weeks I’ve written about the fi rst six megatrends in customer service as identifi ed in ‘Service 2020’, an Economist Intelligence Unit report commissioned and sponsored by international accounting fi rm, BDO. Th is week I’m sharing the seventh megatrend with you.

Megatrend Seven: The rise of the mass affl uent and other customer segments will force companies to fi nd new product or service niches.

By 2030, the World Bank estimates there will be some 1.2 billion middle class consumers globally and overall emerging markets will play a much larger role than today, with the newly affl uent putting new demands on organisations.

An example that we’ve seen already is ‘premium economy’ in many airlines, as a means of targeting this middle ground.

The report says that in the coming decade, many other industries will seek to fi nd their variation of this middle ground. Of course, the band of truly wealthy consumers is also widening, challenging organisations to fi nd new ways to cater to their needs and provide services that stand out from being merely good.

The report says with two of the largest developing countries in the world located in the Asia Pacifi c, the rise in the middle class presents a huge service opportunity for the region.

However, it also presents a challenge to companies to treat people individually and make them feel special, while making it scalable. For many, this will become a challenge of providing smart ways to deliver what looks and feels like personalised service. And, this challenge also extends into virtual channels as well as physical stores. With the growing middle class being seen as a signifi cant driver of changing customer expectations in the Asia Pacifi c, facing these challenges sooner rather than later will provide companies with a competitive advantage.

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by Trent Baker

Common bone injuries in the foot – Part 1

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s the feet have so many moving parts there are numerous structures that are susceptible to injury. There are 26 bones and two sesamoid bones (floating bones that act to increase the mechanical advantage of muscles) in one foot. Th is large number of bones in such a small space, moving in all sorts of directions and under huge amounts of pressure results in a high risk of bone injury.

From stress fractures and simple fractures, to avascular necrosis and avulsion fractures, the foot is a minefield of serious bone injury.

A stress fracture is an incomplete crack in the bone, usually a metatarsal bone in the foot that are long narrow bones subject to great force from muscles contracting and torsional forces from high impact activities like running and jumping. Although the site will be painful on weight bearing there is often no swelling or bruising, the stress fracture will not show up on x-ray for 6-8 weeks until bone callus occurs. Treatment of a stress fracture involves immobilisation of the foot, often in the form of a cam walker boot that limits the bending of bones and motion of joints. Th is continues for 2-4 weeks until the bone starts to mend.

If this doesn’t occur it’s possible the stress fracture will worsen into a full fracture.

A full fracture is when the bone is broken fully and results in serious pain and often

swelling, bruising and disfunction of the structure involved. Depending on the level of fracture and the bone involved, surgery is sometimes required to fi xate the fracture.

Again immobilisation is needed to reduce stress on the fracture site.

Next week we will discuss more complicated bone injuries and who is at risk.

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Vitamin D deficiency is a serious issue

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any Australians are now being diagnosed with low levels of Vitamin D. As the majority of our Vitamin D comes from sunlight, this could be due to the push to be sunsmart and people spending more time indoors. Winter time creates an even greater challenge to get enough Vitamin D. So why do we need Vitamin D? Vitamin D is vital for normal development and growth of cells, bones and teeth as well as good immune function.

Low levels of Vitamin D have been linked to Parkinson’s disease, obesity in children, asthma and heart disease.

Th is deficiency may also be putting us at risk of diabetes, brittle bone disease and possibly some cancers.

In the elderly, Vitamin D deficiency is often a factor in weak bones and muscle aches and pains.

For pregnant women, lack of Vitamin D has been shown to cause problems with bone growth in the unborn child.

The best way to get Vitamin D is from direct sunlight as it is very hard to get enough through your diet alone.

Unfortunately a side effect of being sun smart and covering up means you may be missing out on the Vitamin D you need as you cannot get it without direct exposure. So a balanced approach to sun

Trent Baker, Podiatrist at Nepean Podiatry Ph: 4732 5188

exposure is necessary to avoid the risk of skin cancer and yet get an adequate dose of sunshine.

A good rule of thumb is to get out into the sunshine for at least 20 minutes a day and don’t wear SPF during this time.

With shorter daylight hours and weaker sunshine in Winter some people may need to look at alternatives to get the Vitamin D they need. Vitamin D3 supplements are widely available and quite inexpensive. A dosage of 1000IU of Vitamin D3 every day can help improve Vitamin D levels in the body.

Finally taking Vitamin D with bone supplements helps the absorption of Calcium into the body.

Martin Cominotto, Pharmacist for Martin’s Chemist. Ph: 9673 1010 NSW Pharmacist and Aust. Pharmacy of the Year 2012. www.martinschemist.com.au

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Students and Parents at Emmaus experience: • a College with strong traditional values and high expectations of all its students • a place where prayer and sacrament are valued and nourished • a place where life-enhancing relationships are characterised by respect and authenticity • a learning environment of challenge, discovery and innovation, where each student is expected to personally excel • an exciting transition Year in Year 7 • a broad choice of courses in Years 9 – 12 • advanced technology enriching the learning environment with extensive vocational courses and university and TAFE linked courses in Years 10 - 12 • a wide variety of sports played at a representative level and cultural opportunities including Visual Arts, Digital Photography, Dance, Drama, Rock Eisteddfod, Mock Trial and Music recitals • a highly qualified and committed teaching staff • a community where personal responsibility and justice are valued and expected • a peaceful and beautiful rural environment

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Worry can be a terrible thing. It makes us anxious. It creates fear. We even worry about the fact that we worry! Health experts continue to tell us that worry and anxiety do take a toll on our lives, especially our health as it impacts sleep, mood and physical health.

God, in the Bible, has much to say to us about worry. In the New Testament gospel of Matthew, Jesus says: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”

We know Jesus is right. Worry adds nothing to our life – in fact it will often take hours off our life!

Jesus’ solution is simple but big: “Seek fi rst God’s Kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well”.

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This 525 sqm block of land is located in Glenmore Ridge, WATERSIDE ESTATE – DON’T DELAY! This immaculately presented, almost brand new home has it all. With all the hard work done in the newest precinct in prestigious Glenmore Park and it is ready for you and your family to move straight in. This luxury home features…. * Designer kitchen with breakfast bar, Caesar-stone benchtops, 900mm stainless steel oven, dishwasher and is conveniently located approx. 10 minutes away from built in microwave plus a walk in pantry. * Large open plan dining and family room, leading onto undercover alfresco. * 3 good sized bedrooms with built-ins, including a generous master the Penrith CBD. Blocks of this size with wide frontage are an bedroom with walk in robe and ensuite. * Dual zone ducted air-conditioning, Alarm system, Video intercom, blinds throughout, auto garage. This amazing home has everything you could rare so act now to secure the perfect place to build your possibly dream of... Just sit back, relax and enjoy! This home is a must see .– your inspection is highly recommended . PRICED TO SELL!!! dream home.

LAND, LAND, LAND MINCHINBURY

O/O $299,000

Two lots to choose from 700 sqm approx

CLAREMONT PARK VIEW

FROM $292,000

560 – 700 sqm approx only 8 lots left

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This fantastic 4 bedroom home features ensuite and walk - in robe to main, built-ins, second bathroom plus toilet, formal lounge/living, family room, large kitchen and double garage with electric panel doors. Includes site costs, basix, driveway, clothes line, floor coverings, vertical blinds, carpet, tiles, fly screens, retaining walls where required, electric remote garage door, fencing and landscaping. Photos for illustration purposes only and photo may not be true representation.

GLENMORE RIDGE

$269,990

CLAREMONT PARK

PRICED FROM $235,000

525 sqm approx wide frontage, registered Land 8 Lots 375- 450 sqm approx

LONDONDERRY

3 lots to choose from 560 sqm approx

227 High Street, Penrith www.parkerpartners.com.au

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Beechwood Beauty-4635m2 Th is is the life that we all dream about! Living the country life with all the conveniences that the city has to offer!

Set on 4635m2 approx block this fantastic 4 bedroom family home has all the comforts you would expect today, some features include, • • • • • • • • •

4 bedrooms Ensuite Walk-in robe Built–in robes Formal lounge Formal Dining Meals area Family room Carpet and tiled floors

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Air Conditioning Ceiling fans Double garage 3 x stables Feed shed Round yard Small dam Beautiful landscaped gardens

Real estate is all about life style so if you are looking for the perfect home and environment to bring up the family then look no further, contact Michael Ball on 0414 264 668.

Wallacia

$899,000

Contact Michael Ball at Michael Ball Realty Penrith on 0414 264 668 or 47 322 888 • www.mbrrealty.com.au

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LEAFY OUTLOOK IN BROOKWOOD VILLAGE

A large 492.3m2 corner block in a premium location of Ropes Crossing, Brookwood village. Within a short walk to Ropes Central with school, shops, parks & playground, oval with tennis & basketball courts. Build the home of your dreams with the builder of your choice. No community title or strata fees.

No Stamp Duty* for eligible purchasers – ends 30 June 2012. *Eligibility criteria applies. Refer to www.osr.nsw.gov.au for details. For more information call 1800 18 22 11 or visit the Sales & Information Centre, open 7 days a week.

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Lot 3296 Finsbury cct By Eden Brae Homes Fixed Price

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All bedrooms with mirror sliding built-in doors Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances Ducted air conditioning Remote controlled garage door & alarm system Completion due July 2012

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Lot 2203 Stringybark Rd

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Fixed price - only 5% deposit Modern 900mm stainless steel appliances Resort style undercover alfresco Feature timber stacking doors Walk-in butler's pantry Completion due May 2012

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Loft above garage perfect for home office CaesarStone benchtops Stainless steel appliances Landscaping to front & rear yards Overlooking lovely Barinya Park Call now to arrange inspection

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This home is ready for inspection! Call now to book your personalised tour! The home offers large open plan living which flows out onto an alfresco area. Located in the friendly Barinya village, you are a very short walk to a park & playground - a great way to keep active by kicking a ball around or having a picnic with friends. The home is also close to Ropes Central with school, shops, oval with tennis & basketball courts & a Community Resource Hub where you can participate in many activities.

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5% DEPOSIT & NOTHING MORE UNTIL SETTLEMENT!

Air conditioning at no extra cost Modern kitchen with stone benchtops Quality stainless steel appliances Remote controlled garage door & alarm system Landscaping to front & rear yards Letterbox & fencing

Lot 1/3084 Highett St

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first prestige land release at Mulgoa Rise

Act now before June 30 and save thousands on Stamp Duty# NOW SELLING: 450m2 lots from *$272,000 500m2 + lots from *$285,000 # Conditions apply. NSW Government’s Home Builders Bonus expires June 30, 2012.

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Penrith Lakes

Panthers

Penrith M4 Western Motorway

Glenmore Park High School Glenmore Park Town Centre

Mulgoa Nature Reserve

Mulgoa Rise is a brand new master planned community, designed as a family-friendly parkland neighbourhood with easy direct access to the Northern Road.

Westfield

Bethany Catholic Primary School

Nepean River

Enjoy village living with town convenience.

Glenmore Primary School

Glenmore Parkway

Proposed Neighbourhood Precinct

Surveyors Creek Public School

Orchard Hills

Penrith Golf Club

Penrith Anglican College

Stage 1A NOW SELLING The Northern Road

Nature Reserve Extension

Bradley Street Proposed Primary School

To Mulgoa

• Community parks, active sporting fields, cycleways and walkways • Feature entry and quality landscaping • Adjacent to Mulgoa Reserve • Just 6km from the Penrith CBD • 1km from Glenmore Park Shopping Centre • Range of schools located nearby

Call now to make an appointment.

Thursday to Monday

1300 272 300 www.mulgoarise.com.au

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Don’t miss your chance to be part of Penrith’s newest community with shopping, parks, childcare and more on your doorstep. Secure your place at Jordan Springs and pay just $5,000 deposit^ with no Stamp Duty before June 30, plus get a $2,000 Landscaping Bonus. And with a huge range of living options from $394,800, why sit on the fence when you could build your own instead?

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*Prices correct as at 10 April 2012, at time of printing. Stamp Duty eligibility criteria applies. Savings price based on an ‘off the plan’ home and land package priced at $599,990 that has not yet started construction. Terms and conditions apply – please visit the Sales and Information Centre for full details or telephone 1800 086 656. For more information, see http://homebuyer.nsw.gov.au for full stamp duty savings and details. ^With no more to pay until land is expected to register in June.

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A TOUCH OF CLASS WITH TWO HOMES

ORCHARD HILLS $1,900,000

OFFERS FROM

• Built to Accommodate Two Families • Architecturally Design 100sq Home • Gourmet Inspired Kitchens, Granite Bench Tops

• Huge In Ground Pool • Full Circular Concrete Driveway • Situated In The Vines!

PRESENTED TO PLEASE

LETHBRIDGE PARK $288,000 4

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• Stainless Steal Appliances • Stunning Bathroom • Basement Parking

DON’T MISS OUT!

BLACKETT OFFERS FROM $295,000

• Spacious two bedroom unit • Located on ground floor • Open plan lounge/dining • Private balcony • Internal laundry • Renovated bathroom

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• 708sq Block • Renovated Kitchen • Closed To Schools And Shops • Situated In Quite Street • Air-Conditioning • Suitable For Large Families

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PENRITH $259,000

• New bathroom and kitchen • Pergola and multiple living areas • Gas heating & cooling

INSPECTION A MUST CALL LISA ON 0407 065 086

• 46sq family home is set on one picturesque acre • Uninterrupted mountain views • Located in a quiet cul-de-sac • Four double bedrooms with built-ins • The master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite • Five spacious living areas including upstairs and downstairs rumpus

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LARGE HOME ON LARGE LAND

YARRAMUNDI OFFERS FROM $780 000

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your chance to secure $22,600 towards your home as part of the Housing Affordability Boost. The boost is available to eligible current home owners, first home buyers and investors* that have not received the boost previously. And you only need $5,000 deposit^ with no stamp duty before June 30, plus get a $2,000 Landscaping Bonus.

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BE ONE OF THE LAST 6 TO PURCHASE YOUR NEW HOME AND RECEIVE THE $22,600 HAF BOOST*

Call 1800 086 656 to find out more or visit jordansprings.com.au

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Glenbrook 18 Wright Street SITTING ON A 2639M2 BLOCK

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Glenbrook LI NE ST W IN G

O HO PE US N E Glenmore Park 3 Banjo Paterson Close 712 CORNER BLOCK

Large 4 bedroom home set on a 712m2 block. Features include generous L shape lounge dinning combination, galley style kitchen overlooking a second living area. All bedrooms have built-ins, with the master bedroom boasting a walk-in robe and ensuite. Also featured is a large stencil concrete entertaining area off the family room. A large double garage under main roof and double gate access to the yard completes this package.

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4 bedroom split level home sitting high on the block and overlooking a picturesque valley. Features include a stunning kitchen, formal dinning room, large living room with large bi-fold doors that open on to a timber deck with awesome views. A second living area down stairs with its own timber deck. Also featured are 2 bathrooms and a 3rd timber deck to the left hand side of the property.

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Glenmore Park 6 Buyu Road AMAZING!!!

Executive 5 bedroom home sitting on an equally large 611m2 block. This home has it all and a little more. Features include 4 living areas, 3 bathrooms, formal dining area, polished timber floors, ducted air conditioning, ducted vacuum, gas hot water and a big double garage. But you will really love the stunning inground pool and gas heated spa. Call for an inspection, you have to see it for yourself.

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Sale $629,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm David Turner 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Cranebrook SERENITY

You won’t be able to fault this truly beautiful home set on a 960sqm block with immaculate presentation. As you walk through this larger than normal 3 bedrooms (all double sized rooms) you will get that “homely” feeling.

Features include new ensuite, bathroom with spa bath, formal lounge room, formal dining room and beautiful kitchen with cupboards galore.

Walk down the extra wide entrance/ hallway to the large tiled family/ informal dinning area with air conditioning. As you sit out on the new veranda decking you can watch the birds visit the manicured gardens and pond. And for the blokes there are 2 garages to hide away in.

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Cranebrook

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Werrington County 6 Bunce Place A TRULY BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME

Sale $449,000 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am David Turner 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Blaxland

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Werrington County 69 Hume Crescent GREAT SIZE FAMILY HOME WITH INGROUND POOL

Penrith 52 Sherwood Circuit 4 BEDDER!!

Recently refurbished with new carpet and paint throughout.

This 4 bedroom home with single lock up garage is tucked away not too far from the CBD and local schools. Built-in robe in main bedroom, good size separate lounge room with split system air conditioner and formal dining area off the kitchen. Also has 2 toilets, internal laundry and gas stove.

Close by is the local bus stop and not too far from Nepean Hospital. Currently tenanted @ $360.00 per week with lease expiring in August 2012.

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Sale $394,950 View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 4732 3333 raywhitenepean.com

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You will love the size of this 3/4 bedroom home. Huge family / dining room with split system air cond, separate lounge room or TV room for the kids & spacious near new kitchen with dishwasher. All bedrooms have built-in robes and ceiling fans and are a great size + a huge bathroom.

Half of the double garage has been converted to a 4th bedroom which again is a great size. The external laundry has a 2nd toilet handy for those swimming in the inground salt water pool. Single garage, double carport + plenty of driveway parking. This home is located in a great street not too far from Werrington County Shopping Centre. Motivated Vendor who is keen for a quick sale so ring now to arrange an inspection.

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Do you have a large family?? Or just need that extra space?, then this is the home for you. Spacious 5 bedroom home with a very private inground pool, single garage + a large carport area. Features include a built-in sauna, rumpus room, formal lounge room, ensuite, study area & huge walk in pantry. This home has all the comforts – ducted air conditioning, beautiful kitchen with gas appliances & built-in bar to enjoy after a hard day’s work. The outside area has a huge deck, paved courtyard and plenty of room for the kids to play. This home is tucked away in a small cul-de-sac close to Werrington County Shopping Centre, local park and schools. A bus stop is also close by.

South Penrith 1 Mazepa Crescent OPPPORTUNITY KNOCKS

This is an ideal time to invest in this spacious 3 bedroom b/v home. Close to Penrith central and local to schools, shops & transport, this home would make an ideal 1st home or investment. Young kitchen, mirrored built-in wardrobe to main bedroom.

Currently tenanted, returning $310/wk rent.

North Cranebrook 17 Martha Crescent DESIRABLE, PEACEFUL POSITION

Sale $339,000 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Helen Fitzpatrick 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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In a top class location surrounded by some of the best homes in the district this spacious large 3 bedroom home features 2 large living areas, air conditioning, combustion wood fire, large open plan design, 2 bathrooms, internal garage access set on a large glorious 762sqm block, plenty of side access for the construction of a granny flat or in ground pool. Located in a tranquil family friendly setting and only minutes’ walk to schools, shops and all public transport facilities

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Sale $325,000 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Steve Jackson 4732 3333 raywhitenepean.com

South Penrith 7 BL 62m OC 2 K

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North Cranebrook 1 BL 318m OC 2 K

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Sale $316,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Helen Fitzpatrick 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Warrimoo 9 Railway Parade GORGEOUS RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD

Ray White Penrith is proud to be appointed marketing agents for this wonderful historic property original 1 owner family home in the heart of Warrimoo. This large elevated property features 3 large bedrooms, new bathroom, polished timber floors, open plan design located on a large 1318 m2 parcel of land. Close to schools, shops and all public transport facilitates easy access to Penrith. Excellent opportunity for further renovation or development

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Great size 3 bedroom townhouse with single drive through garage. Large tiled lounge / dining room with split system air conditioner, 3 toilets throughout, built-in robes in all 3 bedrooms + an extra large ensuite off the main bedroom which is downstairs. Very easy to maintain backyard with small pergola area. The property is located a short drive to the M4 on ramp and is currently tenanted until October 2012 @ $345.00 per week.

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Sale Offers Over $420,000 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Steve Jackson 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Penrith

Oxley Park 1/65 Melbourne Street GREAT INVESTMENT - FREESTANDING TOWNHOUSE

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Large 4 bedroom home set on a 556m2 block in leafy Blaxland, this is the perfect family home. Features include huge living room, beautiful timber kitchen ideal for any budding master chef. All bedrooms have built-ins plus ceiling fans. This home has the perfect downstairs entertaining area ideal for snooker, home theatre or teenage retreat.

Also featured is a large fully enclosed inground saltwater pool. You can sit and watch the kids in the pool from the patio area overlooking the pool.

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Kingswood 3

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$365,000 Penrith

Land Size 727m2 approx

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Land Size 651m2 approx

• 3 good sized bedrooms • formal lounge + meals area + huge family room • formal entry + large front veranda • detached single garage + external laundry • large detached undercover entertainment area + extra shedding and workshop Beyond a classic facade lies a home surprisingly expensive proportions, features include numerous living areas, high set ceilings, large 727 m2 approx block with a number of workshops and shedding. With a large frontage and zoned 2(d) residential (medium density) this is a fantastic opportunity to invest in your future. Call today to book your exclusive inspection.

South Penrith 3/4

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OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 1.00-1.40pm 24 Sunshine Avenue

Fresh, light and practical, this spacious home has received a tasteful interior transformation thats perfect for a young family. Set on a large 651 m2 approx parcel of land, close to shops, schools and transport. Call today for your exclusive inspection.

o/o $459,000 South Penrith

Land Size 790m2 approx

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Situated in a popular location, this exceptional family home embraces family living at its finest. Boasting exceptional generous living proportion, this fabulous family home has so much to offer. With large living areas, functional floor plan and central location, close to Southlands shopping centre, local schools and transport. If you are looking for a home to accommodate the entire family, then look no further. By appointment only.

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o/o $599,000 Blaxland East

T he Coolum (under construction) Land Size 605m2 approx

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Land Size 752m2 approx

• 4 good size bedrooms all with built-ins • Master bedroom with huge walk-in robe • Combined formal lounge, dining and kitchen • Large kitchen with omega appliances + breakfast bar • Separate home cinema room + air conditioning • Double garage + internal access + store room + remote doors • Large alfresco dining area + undercover front patio

• Three good sized bedrooms, two with built ins • Formal lounge and dining, neutral tones, polished floor boards in all rooms, ducted air conditioning plus alarm.

• Light filled kitchen with plenty of cupboards, pantry, electric cook top and wall oven, two draw dishwasher and double sink.

• Fully screened large undercover entertaining area • Solar hot water system • Single extended garage with remote access, large stencil driveway which can accommodate multiple vehicles. Landscaped gardens and plenty of room for children’s play area.

• Self contained retreat with own two entries, living area, good size bedroom, air conditioning, shower and toilet plus laundry and clothesline.

This gorgeous family home is currently under construction. Situated on a large 605 m2 approx this GJ GARDNER built family home is a must to inspect. Featuring 4 bedrooms, study and numerous living areas and quality inclusions throughout. If you are looking to build, then why not speak to dukes estate agents about further information.

An immaculate home with a decidedly different floor plan and lots of possibilities. The main part of the home consists of three comfortable size bedrooms, formal and informal living spaces all in pristine order. The bonuses are self contained retreat which could be a place to work from home or somewhere for the restless teen, out of town guests or gran that needs a place to stay and with access to a 2nd garage/workshop (with three phase power), remote door and room for caravan, boat or trailer on an attached concrete slab. Inspections by appointment only.

Penrith NEW LOCATION 4722 2626 7/12 Tindale St, Penrith

Land Size 651m2 approx Main dwelling: • 3 bedrooms - 2 with built-ins • Two large living areas + meals area + polished timber floors • Internal laundry + separate toilet + 2nd bathroom • Ceiling fans + fire place • In-ground swimming pool + garden shed x2 • Double carport + lock-up carport Granny flat: • Family/rumpus room + kitchenette • Large 1 bedroom • Ensuite + external access

Designed to provide a relaxed family haven on a large level block, this light filled residence makes a superb home for all the family to enjoy. Featuring generous floor plan, multiple living areas, absolute perfect presentation throughout and offering private and secluded rear yard. Call today to book your exclusive inspection.

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o/o $469,000

Don’t Miss T his Opportunity

• 3 bedrooms + 4th or dining area • Master bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite • Large formal lounge room + split system a/c + gorgeous natural light • Family room off kitchen + internal laundry + separate toilet to main bathroom • Large in ground pool + private setting + low maintenance yard • Single garage + drive thru access + solar hot water • Detached workshop/utility room with shower/toilet + kitchenette • Magnificent landscaped gardens + garden shed + side access

Jordan Springs

• 4 large bedrooms all with custom built-ins • Master bedroom with renovated ensuite • Formal lounge + dining areas • Gorgeous renovated kitchen + stone bench tops + stainless steel appliances + gas cooktop • Polished timber floor boards + r/c ducted air conditioning • Freshly painted + new carpet in bedrooms • Undercover entertainment area + side access + detached single garage + large yard

Emu Plains 4735 6600 281 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains

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Emu Heights

T he Rocky Pound for Pound Silverdales Best Value

o/o $1,040,000

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• Located on a magnificent fully landscaped private acre • 5 great size bedrooms all with built-ins + study • Master bedrooms with huge ensuite + spa bath + double vanity • Perfect placed guest bedroom + ensuite + walk-in robe • Formal lounge and dining rooms + ornate cornices + r/c ducted air conditioning • State of the art contemporary designed kitchen + polyurethane doors + Stone bench tops + wine rack + dishwasher • Huge open plan dining + family/rumpus room & wet bar + alarm • Exquisite cinema room with automatic glass sliding doors + • Fully enclosed sunroom/solarium + ceiling fans + tiled flooring • Enormous in ground swimming pool + fully fenced with frameless glass panels + fully landscaped • Double garage + internal access + remote doors + concrete driveway & paths • Detached gazebo + separate garden shed + side access This gorgeous architecturally designed home is located in the prestigious Greenhills Estate surrounded by magnificent grand style homes. This property is truly a unique offering with abundance of top quality inclusions and impeccable presentation throughout. A home that has been admired by so many is now available to the open property market. Call to book your exclusive inspection today. Byappointment only.

Glenbrook

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o/o $1,190,000

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Nestle in a tranquil enclave, this inspiring architectural designed home is in an absolute class of its own for functionality and style whilst being close to shops, transport and the M4 motorway.

Situated on a massive 10050 m2 parcel of land, offering absolute privacy and serenity. Call today to book your exclusive inspection.

Emu Heights

• 4 bedrooms - all with built-ins • Down stairs bedroom with renovated ensuite • Combined formal lounge & dining area + rumpus (downstairs) • R/c ducted air conditioning + polished timber floors • Rear verandah + internal laundry + workshop • Double detached carport + fully landscaped gardens • Electronic gates + large rear yard + sensational location

Penrith NEW LOCATION 4722 2626 7/12 Tindale St, Penrith

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land size 635m2 approx

• 4 bedrooms all with built-ins, main with renovated ensuite • Huge main living plus family room • Walk thru modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and natural gas cook top • Exposed raked ceilings, stunning blue gum timber floorboards, security shutters, ducted air plus alarm • Sparkling in ground salt water solar heated pool beside the equally impressive undercover entertaining area • Double garage plus secured carport ideal for boats, trailers or caravans.

Situated in a very popular street, surrounded by equally impressive homes. On a flat block with no stairs and transformed by a recent redesign with an emphasis on open plan living and outdoor entertaining. Call today for your private viewing.

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday 11.00-11.40am 81 Dartmoor Circuit

Emu Plains 4735 6600 281 Great Western Hwy, Emu Plains

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Located only minutes from the gorgeous Glenbrook Village and National Park, this fantastic family home is designed for carefree lifestyle with its flowing in/outdoor living areas soaking up the sun, offering functional floor plan, elevated and private position.

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• 4 double bedrooms + all with built-ins + ceiling fans • Enormous master bedroom with ensuite (spa bath) + spacious fitted walk-in robe • Elegant formal entry + formal lounge (sunken) + formal dining area • Open plan informal dinning + family room + raked ceilings + r/c ducted air conditioning + combustion wood-fire place • Commercial grade gourmet kitchen + double oven + gas cook top + stone bench-tops + walk-in pantry • Detached garage + remote garage door + 3rd bathroom + fabulous loft/home office • In-ground swimming pool + rear decking + landscaped yards + manicured lawns

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JAMISONTOWN

OFFERS OVER $385,000

PERFECT LOCATION

Positioned in a whisper quiet cul-de-sac, this fantastic home in one of Jamisontowns finest locations awaits you.

Some of the features here include four very good size bedrooms, great size lounge room, a separate dining area, the comfort of air-conditioning, modern kitchen and the addition of a study. You will then notice the modern bathroom, the large salt water inground pool and the 640m2 plus block of land. With all this and more being located close to all amenities and the Nepean River, an inspection is a must.

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$369,950

FOUR BEDROOMS FOR HOW MUCH?

The floor plan enjoys four bedrooms with built in robes to two, a separate lounge and dining area, carpet/timber floors and the comfort of split system air conditioning.

Side access leads to a great sized grassed yard; there is also a carport and an internal laundry.

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PENRITH

$349,950

On offer is a choice of five townhouses located in a handy position located moments from the ever growing CBD. Each three bedroom residence will include ducted air conditioning, alarm, stone bench tops in the kitchen, downstairs toilet and remote garage door. A list of inclusions and floor plans can be obtained on line or from one of our eight offices. Anticipated rental return to exceed $400.00 per week.

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KINGSWOOD

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OFFERS OVER $299,950

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$269,000

QUALITY LIVING OVER 55’S

Mountain View retreat is recognised as “the” over 55’s complex in the Nepean region! The downstairs two bedroom unit has a perfect north facing position near to the heated in ground pool and barbeque area and the excellent community rooms. It is also within easy walk to Panthers or catch the bus to Nepean Centro or Penrith CBD. Truly a quality lifestyle so call now for an inspection.

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JAMISONTOWN OFFERS OVER $325,000 GREAT RETURNS!

With a current rent return of $1,690 per month and positioned in the heart of Jamisontown, this apartment is sure to amaze. It features four bedrooms, Ensuite to master, two other bathrooms, air conditioning, modern kitchen plus open planned living spaces.

With the addition of parking spaces & the benefit of a security complex, this property is a rare find.

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OFFERS OVER $429,950

GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING!

Positioned in a very popular yet quiet street, this fantastic home awaits. It features four very good size bedrooms, built-in wardrobes to all, oversized lounge room, large dining area, a renovated bathroom with separate toilet and a great size solid timber kitchen. The carpet has just been replaced, the painting just completed and you can also enjoy the large in ground pool. With the added bonus of a double garage under the main roof and the fantastic park for the kids just meters away, this home just about has it all. So call today and start living tomorrow!

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Positioned in a lovely complex close to all amenities, this very well loved townhouse awaits your inspection. It features three large bedrooms, ensuite and walk in wardrobe to the master, large lounge room, fantastic kitchen, separate dining room, multiple split system air conditioners, floating timber flooring and third toilet downstairs.

Outside there is a covered awning, landscaped gardens, handy rain water tank and the benefit of solar panels.

Having a single garage and second parking space, this property is not to be missed!

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Positioned in a whisper quiet location, this large family home awaits. It features five good size bedrooms, ensuite to master, formal lounge and dining rooms, lovely timber kitchen, meals area and two other rumpus rooms for that little bit of extra space. So when you add to this the convenience of ducted air conditioning, the four car garage, double carport, in ground swimming pool and storage areas, this home is a must to see. All this and more and is positioned on approximately one acre of land and awaits your inspection.

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OFFERS OVER $949,950

CUL DE SAC ACREAGE!

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KINGSWOOD

OFFERS OVER $329,950

ALL THIS FOR HOW MUCH?

Located moments from the Northern Road, this is a great opportunity to enter the Real Estate market. Positioned behind a sliding front gate the residence enjoys three bedrooms with an open style lounge and dining area. The timber floors are a visual delight and there is the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout. Outside you’ll be greeted by an in ground pool, a grassed yard for the kids, single carport and a detached garage and solar electricity panels. Priced to please you will need to act fast - call now to avoid disappointment!

CAMBRIDGE PARK

$285,000

This brilliantly priced three bedroom home is perfect for your first home or astute investor as there is a lot of potential subject to council approval. This cute little cottage style home has a renovated kitchen and bathroom, air conditioner plus high ceilings which add loads of character. Situated on a corner block it gives you great side access with a garage/work shop. All this and much more at a great price close to schools, shops and sporting fields. Call us now to organise an inspection.

Penrith

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

4722 5000 4735 2121

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FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT

Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

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Glenmore Park

Cranebrook

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

4733 6999

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$249,950

DA APPROVED - READY TO GO!

Forget the cost of designing plans and council submissions- this parcel of land has DA approval for a single storey residence ready to go. Positioned in a recent subdivision of just ten lots this (approximately) 700sqm block presents a great opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle that only a brand new home can offer. Slightly elevated from the street and mostly level the block will suit a variety of designs (subject to council approval) if you’re looking for an alternative to the current plans. Priced to please you will need to act fast!

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OFFERS OVER $299,000

PRICED TO SELL - 911M2 VACANT LAND

Reduced in price to sell - these vendors are happy to meet the market so don’t delay any longer! 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 approximately 15.5m wide by 60m deep. With 911m2 (approximately) to work with this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for! With the block next door already SOLD this is one of the last few opportunities in this tightly held suburb.

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GLENMORE PARK

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$288,000

Investigate this excellent opportunity. Located close to schools, transport and Penrith CBD. Take a relaxing walk and enjoy all that the Nepean River has to offer. Offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Presently rented for $305 per week and with an option with minor change to have two rental returns (subject to council needs). Maybe you are a first home buyer, then don’t be afraid to check this valued option. Call now for an inspection.

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GLENMORE PARK

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$569,000

FIVE BEDS AND SIDE ACCESS!

Located on the high side of the street in one of Stage Ones very best cul-de-sacs sits this wonderful family home. Offering five bedrooms, (all with built-in’s), ensuite to the main, ducted air conditioning, double garaging (with auto doors), side access, two very separate living areas to give everyone their own space and updated stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Add to this a truly magic position in Glenmore Park and stunning surrounding properties this is location, location, location at its best! To secure a spacious home, on a great block in a blue chip location, book your inspection today!

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GLENMORE PARK

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$649,000

STUNNING FAMILY ENTERTAINER!

Situated in one of Glenmore Parks finest locations is this magnificent family home. Features include, four large bedrooms with built-in’s (walk-in robes to three), study, double garage with auto doors, three bathrooms and multiple formal and casual living areas. The amazing designer kitchen opens out to an expansive dining and entertaining area that enjoys a beautiful aspect out to the private and magnificently landscaped rear yard. With extras such as a large covered entertaining area, alarm, ducted air-conditioning and ducted vacuum and absolutely immaculate presentation, this home will impress the fussiest of buyers looking for their dream home to raise their family.

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The Western Weekender

Situated in a wonderful stage one location is this truly spectacular home. Perfect for the entertainer or for the growing family this spacious home features four bedrooms, all with built-in’s, the master suite enjoys a walk-in robe and renovated en-suite, the stunning kitchen offers style and sophistication seldom found and opens up to a large family/dining area, rumpus room and bi-fold doors allowing an effortless flow from the inside to the outside entertaining areas. With multiple living areas, a stunning pool with spa, alarm, ducted air-conditioning, side access, plantation shutters and so much more this home will not last long. Book your inspection today to experience the WOW factor for yourself.

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FULLY FENCED - GREAT FOR HORSES!

Totalling approximately 6.65 hectares (over 16 acres) and surrounded by some of the districts finest luxury homes this parcel of paradise must be seen to be fully appreciated. With the majority of the land cleared and well maintained, there is a dam, it is fully fenced so it would be ideal for horses, there is access to town water and even the possibility in the future to sub-divide (stca), this land could secure your family’s future. As only a small part of the land can be viewed from the road and the property is behind gates we ask that you book your inspection with one of our agents and take the time to walk this magnificent land holding.

Glenmore Park 30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

4733 6999

Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

4735 8888

MULGOA

$1,090,000

TRUCKS? STORAGE? HORSES? INVESTMENT? YOU DECIDE!

Situated on just under four acres is this four bedroom, two bathroom and double garage home featuring; an alarm, built-ins to all bedrooms, ensuite to main, ducted air-conditioning, a covered entertaining area with built-in barbeque and even a large detached and enclosed gazebo. The house is currently tenanted at $580 per week to quality tenants. For the horse lover there are four fenced paddocks, a feed shed and three stables. There is also a dog run on the property! The real gem with this property is the enormous barn which has to be seen to be believed.

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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

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CASTLEREAGH

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$1,495,000

Arguably one of the finest acreage properties you’ll see is this residence in a prestige location on five acres with corner block access. This double brick master built home boasts a flexible floor plan of either five bedrooms plus office, or four bedrooms, office, plus in laws/teenage retreat that is self-contained. There is vast and open plan living areas plus a stunning kitchen with island bench modern and gas appliances, and also ducted air-conditioning. Inside there is a gymnasium with a 12 person spa and once you step outside you’ll enjoy the barbeque/entertainment area which overlooks the salt water in ground pool.

If you love a game of tennis there is a floodlight tennis court plus there is a total of six car garaging and a pure quality parcel of land to be enjoyed.

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OFFERS OVER $720,000

BRILLIANT ACREAGE LOCATION

If you’re looking to build your dream home then look no further than this brilliant 3.7 acre (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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CASTLEREAGH

OFFERS OVER $439,950

JUST OVER 5 ACRES

Located in a very quiet spot, this flat block of land awaits. Being approximately 5.3 acres, it leaves the door open to build your ultimate dream home. Along with it’s lovely location, the lad allows even the opportunity to build a second home for the parents or in-laws.

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CRANEBROOK

Call the hardest working Real Estate agents today and experience higher standards

If you are looking for a cosy home with three bedrooms, side access plus air conditioning then look no further. Inside there is gas cooking, plus a modern kitchen and bathroom. Outside there is a pergola and landscaped gardens in a brilliant location.

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OFFERS OVER $355,000

GORGEOUS HOME WITH SIDE ACCESS

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WATERSIDE

$215,000

Situated at the base of the Blue Mountains and close to Penrith Lakes Scheme and Penrith CBD 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 play area, community centre and brilliantly walkways around the waterways.

CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $479,950

STYLISH ENTERTAINER

Situated in one of the best cul-de-sac locations in North Cranebrook is this family friendly four bedroom home with ensuite to the main plus vast and spacious living areas. Inside there is a beautiful kitchen with stainless steel appliances plus down lights throughout with tiled traffic areas and split system air conditioning. There is also ducted vacuum, new carpet and a good sized ensuite plus main bathroom for all the family. Outside there is a double drive through garage which opens onto a brilliant undercover entertainment area for those barbeques and parties as well as a food sized yard for the kids to play.

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CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $329,950

BRILLIANT FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT

In a fantastic North Cranebrook cul de sac location is this very well priced three bedroom home with split system air conditioning plus gas cooking and heating. Outside there is a huge backyard with barbeque/entertainment area. All this and much more so call us now for an inspection.

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CRANEBROOK

OFFERS OVER $350,000

OPPORTUNITIES GALORE

Ideal for an investment or great first home with the added benefit of the garage being DA approved as a salon.

So if you’re looking to work from home what a rare and great opportunity. Consisting of three bedrooms, ensuite to main, built-in robes to all, gas cooking and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen and single garage plus side access and a large yard for the kids to play. All this and much more in a very popular location close to schools, shops and sporting fields. Call us now to organise an inspection.

CRANEBROOK

Showcasing ultra-contemporary design is this four bedroom family 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 great size bedrooms, two walk-in robes plus two built-in robes and a media room, balcony with glorious mountain views and ducted air-conditioning. 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

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

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

4730 1122

4735 2121

OFFERS OVER $549,950

CONTEMPORARY FUSION OF DESIGNER LIVING

Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

Glenmore Park Penrith 30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

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EMU PLAINS

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OFFERS OVER $499,950

A modern makeover has transformed this home into a very inviting package. This spacious property offers four bedrooms with built in wardrobes, two living areas separated by a renovated kitchen and casual meals area. There is also a large main bedroom plus second toilet and shower making it a very family friendly layout. The side access leads to a double carport and detached studio ideal for a home office or teenager’s retreat. The undercover entertaining area and in ground pool compliment the large 923sqm (approximately) block. Packed with features, this home is one of the best value properties in this price range come and see for yourself book your inspection today.

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EMU PLAINS

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OFFERS OVER $469,950

LOOKING FOR THE WOW FACTOR?

What a great opportunity to enter the Emu Plains market with this superbly renovated residence. Stunning flooring compliments the three bedroom floor plan that also boasts a study/utility room. The Renovated kitchen offers ample cupboard space and is finished with stainless steel appliances, a pantry and built in cavity for the fridge. The bathroom echoes the same contemporary theme and enjoys feature tiling and glass bricks. Outdoors can be experienced poolside, on the grassed section of lawn or up high on the elevated balcony. Additional features include split system air conditioning, a renovated internal laundry, covered car accommodation and storage facilities. Call now for a private viewing.

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EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $515,000

BLUE RIBBON LOCATION

Five bedrooms have built in wardrobes one of the two bathrooms is renovated, there is the split system air conditioning and timber floors. The lounge room enjoys an abundance of natural light and is accompanied by the dining room that leads to a timber kitchen. Entertaining will be a breeze under covered area.

EMU PLAINS

$379,950

POPULAR COMPLEX – SUPERB OPPORTUNITY

Located with easy access to the M4 it offers a peaceful outlook to the vacant bordering grounds. The residence comprises three bedrooms, built-in robes, an ensuite to the main, ducted air conditioning, a covered entertaining area and a lock up garage. Quarterly outgoings are reasonable and all is positioned in a popular complex.

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EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $459,950

POTENTIAL SECOND INCOME

Northern box hardwood flooring compliments the modern theme throughout this exceptional residence. Three bedrooms accompany the modern bathroom; the renovated kitchen comes complete with a glass splashback and all enjoys split system air conditioning. Side access leads to a detached studio that could make a great retreat for the in laws and features a renovated bathroom with the provision for a laundry and kitchen. Additional features include a solar hot water system, down lights, alarm, single carport and built in wardrobes.

Located in a cul de sac location moments from the Lennox Shopping Centre.

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EMU PLAINS

$429,950

MUCH LOVED FAMILY HOME

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$575,000

QUALITY CUL DE SAC LOCATION

Located moments from the local park is a rare opportunity to secure a property in this peaceful part of Emu Plains. The single story design enjoys open plan living areas and combines perfectly with the four bedrooms.

There is an ensuite to the main bedroom, the comfort of ducted air conditioning throughout and a garage and carport under the main roof. The external grounds have been meticulously maintained and compliment this very desirable package. Call now or watch for open times.

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OFFERS OVER $399,950

QUIET CUL DE SAC LOCATION

Positioned in a convenient cul de sac within walking distance to Lennox Shopping Centre is this three bedroom home. The property has been tastefully updated with a renovated kitchen and bathroom, polished timber floorboards and the comfort of split system air conditioning. A single lock up garage, carport and undercover entertaining area completes this great package. If you are looking for an investment property with wonderful tenants wishing to stay or are just looking to secure a home in a great location then book an inspection on this one today.

EMU PLAINS

$489,950

THE ONE YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR

Larger than it looks from the street, this property offers a host of features that will please you at every turn. The four bedroom floor plan is complimented by two living areas, a study/office and an ensuite to the main bedroom.

You’ll love the timber kitchen; there is the advantage of a second bathroom, detached garage and a triple carport.

Entertaining will be a breeze with the large covered entertaining area with enough grassed yard for the kids and pets to play. Call now to book an appointment or watch for open home times.

Emu Plains

Glenmore Park

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Penrith

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

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

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

4735 2121

4733 6999

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

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The Western Weekender

On offer is a great chance to enter the Emu Plains market. Tucked away at the end of the street with the opportunity to add your own touch, this package will appeal to the eager first home buyer or astute investor. The home comprises three bedrooms with built in robes, a lounge and dining area, internal laundry and the comfort of ducted air conditioning. Side access leads to a double garage and a huge workshop/storage area. All rests on over 620sqm and deserves your immediate attention.

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Priced To Please!

Enjoying a handy location between the Lennox Shopping Centre and Nepean High School is a home that represents fantastic value! The three bedroom floor plan enjoys a spacious kitchen with ample cupboard space, a bathroom with new vanity and built in robes to two bedrooms. Split system air conditioning controls comfort, the rear sunroom is a real bonus as is the lock up carport and grassed yard. Call now for a viewing or watch for open home times.

Emu Plains Offers Over $399,950 Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Emu Plains on 4735 8888 or 4735 2121 • www.jimaitken.com.au

First Home or Investment!

Th is brilliantly priced three bedroom home is perfect for your fi rst home or astute investor as there is a lot of potential subject to council approval. This cute little cottage style home has a renovated kitchen and bathroom, air conditioner plus high ceilings which add loads of character. Situated on a corner block it gives you great side access with a garage/work shop. All this and much more at a great price close to schools, shops and sporting fields.

Call us now to organise an inspection.

Cambridge Park

Offers Over $285,000

Contact Jim Aitken + Partners Cranebrook on 4730 1122 • www.jimaitken.com.au

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GLENBROOK Jim Aitken Glenbrook Ray White Penrith Jim Aitken Glenbrook Jim Aitken Glenbrook

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Sat 2.00-2.40pm

32 Coomassie Avenue

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ROSS FOWLER & CO Chartered Accountants

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Ray White Penrith

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Dukes Estate Agents

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49 Allard Street

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12/132 Coreen Avenue

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Ray White Penrith

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Jim Aitken Penrith

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One of the most important areas in a kitchen would no doubt have to be the actual hardware the cabinetmaker chooses to put in your new kitchen. It’s one thing to have those big shiny doors and handles, but it’s really what’s on the inside that counts. What is the actual manufacture’s guarantee of their product? Have you heard of the manufacturer before? The last thing you want is for that big pot draw to come crashing down to the floor because a runner has failed. Also you don’t want to be ringing your cabinetmaker every week to arrange them back for a hinge adjustment that just wastes everyone’s time. So it’s worth asking your cabinetmaker, what is the hardware you will be using and what is the guarantee on the product?

Here at Cassola Quality Kitchens we only use the best brands, such as Hettich and Blum. Well-known manufactures and great technical support. We offer peace of mind knowing we have installed quality hardware fittings. We have a selection of different applications to suit your needs and budget. So why not pop into our showroom at 8 Cassola Place Penrith and talk to one of our friendly sales team members.

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• Leaking Taps & Cisterns • Hot Water Heater Replacements • Burst Pipes

PLUMBING

Seniors Discount

Call Paul 0419 486 554

1002WWD3777 Lic No: 79032C

A/H 4773 8693

1042WWT

ASJ PLUMBING SERVICES PTY LTD Specialising in Plumbing Drainage & Gasfitting

FREE QUOTES

Andrew 0422 373 3 30 308 08 asjplumbingservices@hotmail.com

Lic 207932C

ADVERTISE HERE

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Magic Coat Painting

Industrial • Domestic • Commercial

PEST CONTROL

Lic No. 44995C

Jason - 0417 221 822 Mark - 0417 223 288

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Lic No. 829 19C

• Competitive Prices

1017WWT12801

Glenmore Park

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0478 738 426

Specialising in Carports, Awnings, Glass Rooms, Rumpus Rooms, Screened Rooms Call Peter Dunn 4735 5055 or 0416 035 645 www.patioman.com.au

Painting & Decorating

LAWNMOWING SERVICE Pensioner Discounts. Rates from $25

0478 SETHAN

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• Big Or Small Jobs • Interior And Exterior

M&J

LAWNMOWING

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Ph: 0413 805 574

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24 Hour E Emergency Service

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4730 1026 - 0408 443 384

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Domestic & Commercial

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0411 508 407

CAMBRIDGE PARK PLUMBING & DRAINAGE SERVICES

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PATIOS

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• Paving • Pools Areas • Retaining Walls • Excavation • Stone Work • Fencing • Concreting • Plants & Turfing • Brick & Block Laying • Driveways • Decking Lic 242337C Call Todd 0412 348 507 Call Ryan 0402 113 961 www.dukeslandscapes.com.au

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uke’s Designer Landscapes

ABN 8475 4546 738

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Lic. 182847C

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Conditions apply.

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1047WWT3319

• Plumbing • Drainage • Gasfitting

4729 3441 or 0432 823 021

ROOFING & GUTTERS

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MARTIN 0420 975 050 LIC 29201C

Supplier of Security Doors Flyscreens & Windows Grilles

Mick’s Rubbish Removals

Ph: 0424 786 868 68 allll ma too sm No job too big or,

Geoff 0415 253 252 Sec Lic no. 409002239

LUKEs scrapmetal

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NO JOB TO SMALL or TOO BIG

4731 3564 • 0422 856 855

ROOFING www.scroof.com.au admin@scroof.com.au “Locally owned & operated” Lic. 240711C

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1300 552 282

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M: 0423 204 731

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144 Forrester Road, St Marys

• Roof Repairs • Guttering • Leaf Screen • Skylights

Servicing Blue Mountains and Sydney Free measure & quote

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An ITSA licensed Debt Agreement Administrator in St Marys

•G General Cleanups • Deceased estate • Bricks & concrete • Renovations • Green waste

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0419 204 064

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896WWT369

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BUSINESS FOR SALE “PETLUM AUTOMOTIVE”

a very busy mechanical workshop in Kingswood is

FOR SALE

after 33 years of business. Due to health reasons and none other I am forced to sell the family owned and operated business, it comes complete with all equipment such as welding equipment, hoists, brake lathe, benches, specialty tools, scanning equipment for late model car diagnostics as well as an oscilloscope and lots of stock, I will only be taking my personal tool box and the rest is yours, the building is leased month to month.

The workshop is approved to do registration inspections including gas inspections. It is located in a very busy part of Kingswood in Cox Ave. I have one employee willing to stay and work, it has excellent cash flow and very big client base and with the new estate getting built down the road it is bound to be bigger and better. It would be very hard to find a workshop this busy and client base up for sale I am really reluctant to sell it but I have no choice.

At only $90,000 o.n.o it is a very easy money-maker for someone or family business.

For further information please don’t hesitate to call Mick 0406 407 622.

Popular cafe in busy centre, 5½ short days.

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0428 949 339

FREE DELIVERY 0412 606 935

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Bob Breene

Smith’s S ith’ Produce P d & Firewood Fi d 6 grades available

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Phone Zack on 262 143 or 4730

6000

Quality Split Hardwood. Delivered to your door. 7 Days Lic. R80300

ph 0416 247 730

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1035WWT2219

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FIREWOOD

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FOR HIRE

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Kid’s Guitar Classes ST MARYS 4-5 year olds

1046WWT3358

ADVERTISE HERE

Maximum 6 students per class, guitar provided for lesson/ weekly hire available.

We also teach older children & adults guitar.

Bill Griffith Music School Since 1963

9623 8406 0413 855 060

CURRENCY TRADING

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4777 4222 ~ 0419 681 760

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Open 11.30am til late

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outcall available 10am till late

87 Henry Street, Penrith

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0415 783 455

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0452 077 258

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(02) 4731 2692

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LADIES WANTED URGENTLY

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Book your Vehicle Service Today All bookings made before 30th June 2012 will receive a FREE WHEEL ALIGNMENT Our policy is to match any comparative competitors pricing

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9833 4783 or 9833 1473

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HOLDEN COMMODORE

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MAZDA SP23

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$14,990

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2005 model automatic low kms AUN 26X

MAZDA6

$12,990

2006 luxury sports hatch manual BP 05 QY

$18,990

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$16990

Horsley’s Mazda Motorsport career started in 1981 when he was hired as team manager of Allan Moffat Racing.

It was only a matter of months before success with a win at Surfer’s Paradise in late 1981. Th ree successive Australian Endurance Championships followed between 1982-84 but his greatest achievement was a hat-trick of victories at the James Hardie Bathurst 12 Hour between 1992-94. Horsley then masterminded a change in direction for Mazda Motorsport with tarmac rallying and Targa Tasmania in focus.

2007 RS automatic hatch MEL 658

$17,990

2011 series2 Belina international 26000kms BVR 44K

$34,990

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$10,990

FORD XR6

azda Motorsport and NSW PR manager, Allan Horsley, has announced his retirement after a successful career with Mazda Australia spanning over 30 years.

Horsley’s decision to retire comes after he delivered another motorsport win for Mazda with the Mazda3 MPS dominating the Showroom category, fi nishing an impressive sixth outright at this year’s Targa Tasmania rally.

Successes such as this have made him one of Australian motor sport’s most respected team bosses.

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TOYOTA PRADO

MAZDA BT50

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$34,990

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$29,990

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$39,990

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ubaru will take the next step in its dynamic diesel story with the introduction of its fi rst automatic transmission diesel variant.

The Outback 2.0 diesel with Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) will build on the significant success of the manual diesel variants of Outback and Forester.

It will be the fi rst time Subaru has offered an automatic diesel in Australia.

Nick Senior, Subaru Australia Managing Director, said: “Diesel Foresters and Outbacks represent up to 20 per cent of sales of those models, so the addition of the diesel auto Outback for Model Year

2013 is signifi cant news for Subaru.

“We know there’s massive pent up demand for auto diesels, particularly in rural and regional areas, so it’s a great opportunity for us to meet the needs of those customers.

“The CVT transmissions in our petrol cars are a huge hit, typifi ed by new XV and Impreza, so we can only see good things for Outback auto diesel.”

Mr Senior said engineers from Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) have been working with Subaru Australia engineers.

“FHI engineers have just returned to Japan after extensive testing of the pending Outback diesel CVT,” he said.

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THE GIANTS REPORT

! PCYC runs a variety of activities for all ages, abilities & interests , from sport , music, educational , arts & social groups ! All memberships are 12 monthly $15 for senior, $7 for a junior are able to utilize any PCYC in NSW ! Looking for young people from year 7 to year 12 to be a part of our Rock Eisteddfod crew, meets every Friday 3pm to 6pm ! Mums and Bubs meet every Thursday 9.30am to 11am $3 class ! Kindi gym 1 to 5 years every Thursday 4pm to 4.45pm ! Volunteers needed for our Youth Committee 16 to 25yrs, Volunteers needed for our free homework program Wednesdays 4pm to 5.30pm

Volunteers needed all donations over $2 are tax deductible Snr Memberships $15 Junior Memberships $7

ST CLAIR

PHYSIOTHERAPY & SPORTS INJURY CLINIC

Michelle Ribeiro

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nd the winner is… Greater Western Sydney! Well it took only seven rounds but the boys from west Sydney finally came up with their fi rst victory. A great deal of pride was on the line as to which team was the best of the new clubs to join the AFL. The Giants came out on top with a 27 point victory down at their second home in Canberra.

GWS came out blazing, kicking four goals to one in the fi rst quarter against a Gold Coast Suns side that was almost at full strength. With the return of Gary Ablett Jr to the Suns side, GWS were the underdogs, especially having some of

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bottled up on the fence, made a wide run around the field and held on to win.

Race three was a repeat of race one when Sharpe Falcon ($10.70) driven by Mat Rue sat behind the leader, Sevaerg, and was able to get out and win from Hot Ripple who was fi nishing hard out wide.

Race four was once again a repeat of these tactics when Regal Eagle ($6.00) driven by Angela Hedges sat in behind the leader Alta Onassis and won from Livin It Lovin It. Favourite RocknRoll Star ($1.90) driven

by Cindy Rixon came out humming from gate two in race five, got to the lead and then was never in danger of defeat.

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their more experienced players out with injury. In an all-round team effort, the few standouts for the Giants were the young West Australian, Stephen Coniglio, who fi nished with a goal and 31 possessions and ruckman, come forward, Johnathan Giles, who kicked three goals – including two in the fi nal quarter.

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Monday’s moments that mattered

Lachlan Coote field goal in golden point extra time has broken Penrith’s losing streak at Centrebet Stadium and perhaps reinvigorated the club’s

season.

The Panthers looked like a giant burden had been lifted off them when Coote kicked the onepointer four minutes into the extra period.

Penrith had been the better side throughout and held a 12-0 lead at half-time, but the Dragons scored two late tries to level the game.

It was just Penrith’s third win of the season but its importance should not be underestimated. It was the side’s first victory at home since the thrilling 23-22 win over Parramatta in July last year, and helped to vindicate Ivan

Cleary’s decision to axe centre Michael Jennings to reserve grade.

And it was poignant that it came on a chilly Monday night where only the most loyal of fans were at Centrebet Stadium for the contest.

Penrith were denied twice by the video referee before they finally crossed for points – Ryan Simpkins on the end of a Kevin Kingston pass to open up a 6-0 lead after Blake Austin’s conversion.

The Panthers scored again just four minutes later, when Kingston darted out of dummy half and managed to get the ball down despite the attention of the Dragons’ defence. Austin again converted to extend the lead to 12-0.

St George-Illawarra were well off their game,

and clearly missed the playmaking ability of Jamie Soward, but they always threatened to come home with a wet sail and that they did – Jake Marketo and Mitch Rein crossing in the final 15 minutes to level the game.

The Dragons had chances early in the extra time period, but it was a penalty and a brilliant kick for touch that put Penrith in great field position for Coote’s attempt.

The Panthers now shape up for Saturday’s clash with the Cowboys.

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fter an exhilarating victory over the Dragons on Monday night, the Panthers back up just five days later against the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville.

With the rep season in full swing, both sides will be missing personnel, but there’s no doubt North Queensland will suffer more than Penrith.

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is when they’re missing star five-eighth Johnathan Thurston through rep commitments. What’s more, the imposing front row duo of Matthew Scott and James Tamou have also been picked for their respective states, while Brent Tate completes the missing quartet.

All of a sudden, then, the Panthers’ faltering season has the perfect opportunity for a shot in the arm.

But while the Cowboys may be weakened, they’re certainly not depleted.

They appear much better placed to handle the loss of their stars than they have been in years past.

The ever-dangerous Matthew Bowen is still there and will inject himself heavily into the game, while halfback Ray Thompson – who has deputised for Thurston for several seasons now – is in the form of his career.

Their back row remains at full strength as well, with the likes of Tariq Sims, Dallas Johnson, Gavin Cooper and Jason Taumololo all on hand.

Still, the Panthers will more than fancy their chances. Tim Grant, Sam McKendry and Dayne Weston were dominant on Monday night – particularly Grant, who has been stellar since his return from injury – and they’ll be looking to run over the top of the Cowboys in the absence of Scott and Tamou.

Travis Burns and Blake Austin will most likely be the starting halves again with Luke Walsh still recovering from his knee injury.

Even if Walsh passes fit, I see no reason to split up Burns and Austin, who looked as dangerous a halves combination as any we’ve seen for the Panthers so far this season.

There’s also talk around that Nigel Plum isn’t too far off returning from injury.

Meanwhile, we’ll be looking for another big game from Lachlan Coote and Josh Mansour, who were probably the best on field against the Dragons.

Mansour’s stats speak for themselves, with an incredible 20 runs for 227 metres and seven tackle breaks in just his second first grade game.

Not only that, but he came up with the game’s crucial play, helping earn a penalty with a lighting fast play-the-ball that led to Coote’s winning field goal.

Obviously, Luke Lewis will be missed as he prepares to throw on a blue jersey next Wednesday night, but if the Panthers show the enthusiasm, line speed and overall commitment they did against the Dragons, there’s no reason they cannot win.

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The Fatal Five: The moments that mattered against the Dragons on Monday Panthers clumsily regather and manage a rushed kick, but it affords the Dragons possession in good territory and swings the momentum enough for a try just a few minutes later.

3. 79th minute: Short side play from Dragons The Dragons have clawed their way back to 12-12 and are coming home with a wet sail. With Ben Hornby in perfect field goal position, Rein instead chooses a short-side play, and the Dragons appear to have an overlap – until Clint Newton rushes Nathan Fien with a wonderful ball-and-all tackle to force the handover. Credit must go to Kingston and Blake Austin for rushing out of the line to put Rein off, but had he given the ball to Hornby, things could have been very different.

the ball a further 20 metres. It was just one of many impressive runs from Mansour, whose final stats were 20 runs, 227 metres and seven line breaks – outstanding.

4. 83rd minute: Kingston wins a penalty After watching the ball trickle over the dead ball line, Mansour takes a 20m tap, takes the tackle and gets up with one of the quickest play-the-balls you’ll ever see.

The Dragons markers barely have time to get to their feet, let alone get square, and Kingston takes advantage with a scurry from dummy half, earning a crucial penalty.

2. 62nd minute: Poor last tackle play from Panthers Leading 12-0, the Panthers are dominating the second half. After a strong set takes them to the Dragons’ 40m line, Kevin Kingston delivers a last tackle pass from dummy half that finds no one. The

5. 84th minute: Coote pots the winner After Lachlan Coote executes a huge touch finder to bring the Panthers 30m out from the Dragons’ line, the stage is set for someone to take the spoils, and it was Coote again who put his hand up.

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The road since that day a century ago has at times been rocky, but it’s also been littered with magic surrounding a football team that defined a region and helped shape Penrith into what it is today.

The greatest highlight of all perhaps came in 1967, when Penrith was entered into top flight rugby league.

to cheer on their heroes, the game has evolved into the modern spectacle that inspires passion among its fans, and courage and commitment out on the field,” Cleary said.

“April 23, 1967 was the day Penrith Park officially opened – the same ground we’re standing on right now – although it’s obviously come a long way from its humble beginnings.”

Cleary boldly declared that the Panthers “own the west”, as celebrations surrounding the 100-year milestone officially kicked off.

“I am proud to stand here today as Penrith Panthers coach, guiding a group of players just as committed to our club as those early pioneers of the game,” he said.

“We feel honoured to continue the proud history here, putting our own stamp onto the future of the game in Penrith.

“There might be other codes knocking at the door out here, but the Panthers have a centenary of passion both on and off the field behind us.”

Last Thursday, Cleary joined members of the NRL squad and junior league players to release 100 balloons in celebration of the centenary.

Panthers Chairman, Don Feltis, said the club could be proud of its history and achievements.

“Everybody that played rugby league here in 1912 in this district were all breakway from rugby union,” he said.

It was in the 1950’s, according to Mr Feltis, that Penrith began to get serious about potentially playing top flight rugby league in the Sydney premiership competition.

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anthers Chairman Don Feltis is confident that the club is heading in the right direction. “I can assure all our supporters that we are significantly pro-active in our efforts to address some major negatives that were inherited that will take some time to overcome and as a result we will have a challenging 2012,” he said. The word “inherited” is a key one. Panthers are uncomfortable discussing the mess left behind by previous management publicly, but it is one of the key reasons the club is in a world of pain at the moment.

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Inherited issues are a problem Smith. Smith sat with Phil Gould, who was intent on getting his man. However, Smith – who admits he was tempted to join the Panthers – decided to stay with the Eels as they try to work through a major crisis at the club.

Phil Gould arrived in Brisbane for his Channel Nine duties as scheduled last Friday. Problem was, his bag was still in Sydney. I’m told the bag was promptly put on a flight north and delivered to Gus at his hotel room.

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WS are celebrating their first win in the AFL, after claiming a stunning 27-point victory over the Gold Coast Suns at Manuka Oval.

Though the Suns were favourites and led by four points at the fi nal change, the Giants scored an impressive five goals to none in the last quarter to win 13.16 (94) to 9.13 (67).

Steve Coniglio had his best game as a Giant with 31 possessions and landed the team its third rising star nomination this season.

“These guys have worked really hard for that win, no doubt about that,” coach Kevin Sheedy said post-match.

“Over the last couple of weeks our performances have been getting better and obviously, let’s face it, the team we played today have only had 22 more games than us so it was a fair opportunity for us and I suppose in the end some of our more experienced players are more experienced than theirs.”

Sheedy said he was really excited about the overall performance of the team.

“In the essence of our win I was really happy that everyone played a part,” he said.

The Giants take on the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba on Sunday, May 20.

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