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THE HEARTBEAT OF PENRITH

Light for Lakes Exclusive: Vital project set to be awoken from its slumber

CASSANDRA O CONNOR

fter years of failed attempts to coordinate development of the Penrith Lakes Scheme, the State Government will develop a master plan for the 1350ha site. The Weekender can reveal that an Office of Penrith Lakes has been formed to represent the State Government’s interests in the Scheme, including creating the master plan for the quarry site that is currently owned by Penrith Lakes Development Corporation (PLDC). A Deed of Agreement signed in 1987 by the government and PLDC specifi es that once the sand and gravel resources at the site have been extracted, PLDC must rehabilitate the land and hand it back to the government. “There have been a number of planning studies over the years but there has never been a planning instrument, a master plan, that’s come out of that,” said Nick Hubble, Interim Director of the Office of Penrith Lakes. The Office of Penrith Lakes is currently reporting to the Minister for Sport and Recreation, and is now preparing to consult with key local stakeholders including Penrith City Council. “There are some common threads like where development should be and what types of things might be there,” Mr Hubble said. “People have spoken about residential development there. I think with flood evacuations there are certain limitations… those things dictate how much development can occur there. “One of the things we are looking at is employment lands and there’s an emphasis on employment opportunities at the Lakes Scheme because it could be a very attractive location for future employment.” Despite setting a target to have a draft master plan ready for consultation in 12 to 18 months time, Mr Hubble said the process would take time. “[PLDC] are saying that they will fi nish their mining operations in the not too distant future, but our timing is really contingent on them.” In a development application submitted to the Planning Department in March, PLDC estimated that there is nine million tonnes of sand and gravel still to be extracted.

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Elderly woman trapped in vehicle following crash in Westfield car park Emergency services worked for an hour to free an 86-year-old lady after a bizarre crash inside the Westfi eld Penrith car park on Monday afternoon...

EMILY CRANE

n elderly woman has suff ered serious injuries to her legs after she crashed her car inside the car park of Westfi eld Penrith on Monday afternoon. The 86-year-old had to be cut from her vehicle after accidently accelerating at high speed into a wall. The elderly woman was attempting to exit the car park at Henry Street at about 2pm on Monday when she misjudged a turn and accelerated onto the opposite side of the road at the entrance of the car park. Penrith Police Inspector, Gary Sims, said the woman was trapped under the dashboard for close to an hour before emergency services could safely remove her. “… with the professional help of the fi re brigade, police and ambulance, she was released from the car after about 50 minutes,” Insp Sims said. The woman was conveyed to hospital with serious leg injuries, according to Insp Sims. “But we believe her condition to be stable and everything looks good for her recovery,” he said. Police have obtained CCTV footage of the accident, which shows the woman’s vehicle hitting the wall and bouncing back, but they are unsure of why she lost control in the fi rst place. “It [footage] indicates the woman may not have had time to brake,” Insp Sims said. Two fi re trucks, five ambulances and several police cars attended the scene. If anyone witnessed the accident, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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onday marked four years since my partner Stacey agreed, in a moment of madness, to start seeing me. We marked the occasion with a nice dinner at a restaurant that doesn’t quite befit my usual dining choices, and I also went down the path of flowers, though it was almost the gift that never happened. When the flowers hadn’t arrived by 3.30 on Monday afternoon and no brownie points had been recorded, I checked my order thanks to the brilliance of online order tracking. Online shopping is the future, after all. Despite my pre-planned ordering skills, my friends at ReadyFlowers.com. au decided that my credit card was fraudulent, cancelled the transaction and decided the best move was not to tell me. I’m hoping the bill is fraudulent, too. I didn’t even know there was a racket full of gangsters out there, ordering flowers for their wives and girlfriends using fraudulent credit cards. It seems criminals have a soft spot. After delivering one of the all-time great John McEnroe serves over the phone to a bloke in the Ready Flowers call centre, the flowers ended up getting delivered. Brownie points saved. Let’s move on to this week’s mixed bag...

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But I wanted to watch Shampoo! There was uproar this week with news that the ABC was planning to show the 1975 fl ick ‘Shampoo’ instead of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee events this weekend. So much so, that a petition was launched, attracting thousands of signatures. Bryan Stertern-Gill, Chairman of the Monachist League of Australia (look out – they must be a lively and enthralling bunch) called the ABC’s decision offensive. The ABC has backfl ipped and will now show the Jubilee events, but there’s always a loser no matter what decision was made. After all, what about us folk who were looking forward to some Warren Beatty and Goldie Hawn memories in ‘Shampoo’. Th is fi lm about a 30-something Beverly

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That’s a bit of fun, but this... Keeping with the media theme, by the time this column goes to print, A Current Affair may have, or may not have, screened an interview with a prostitute who claims that Federal MP Craig Thomson was a client. Now I’m far from a Thomson supporter and way too much doesn’t add up for him to be telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth, but this is all getting a bit out of hand. Paying people to make accusations against others just isn’t the way journalists, or responsible broadcasters, should behave. Just as much as we have laws against criminals selling their stories, we in the media should have enough moral decency to not sink into the same gutter that many are accusing Mr Thomson of being in. And heck, I’d say I slept with him if it meant $60,000 in my pocket, too. Dropkick of the week I had to check to make sure it wasn’t April Fool’s Day when I read this week that Professor Tim Flannery wants to pull tooth fi llings from the dead with $2 sets of pliers because it will stop mercury getting into the ocean. Seriously, how much do we pay this bloke? The so-called Climate Commissioner has lost the plot. He’s also lost touch with the common man, because I couldn’t fi nd a $2 set of pliers anywhere in Bunnings this week.

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ollowing the removal of Father Kevin Lee last month, a new Priest has been appointed to Padre Pio Glenmore Park Parish. Father Robert Riedling will step into the role this weekend when he holds his fi rst mass on Saturday night. “I’m looking forward to being here,” Fr Robert told the Weekender. “I don’t have an agenda of what I’d like to achieve at this stage. I’m just here to be

with the people and just listen to what they need at this time. “The [parishioners] need to express different things at the moment, and I’m looking to the future with great anticipation.” Bishop of Parramatta, Anthony Fisher, said he was grateful Fr Robert could accept the appointment immediately. “I know that parishioners have been eagerly awaiting the announcement of a new parish priest,” he said. “He is a man of talent and conviction who will bring to Padre Pio Parish the

shepherding and healing it sorely needs at this time.” Fr Kevin was removed from the local church after he revealed he had secretly married his wife, Josephina, more than a year ago in the Philippines. Fr Robert said he was born in Kingswood and has always had connections with western Sydney. He was an Assistant Priest at Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish, Greystanes; Administrator of St Michael’s Parish, Blacktown South; and Parish Priest of St Michael’s since March 2010.

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Kelly’s comeback

Animals used in circuses are confi ned to cramped cages for months on end. Th ey are denied everything that is natural and important to them. In 1992, the Australian Capital Territory made keeping animals in circuses a criminal offence. Until all states follow suit, animals in circuses will continue to live and die in misery. Parents and grandparents, don’t let your little ones believe that animals should suffer for human “entertainment”. Claire Fryer, PETA Asia-Pacifi c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I am appalled to hear that Jackie Kelly is going to run for council in East Ward, where I live (The Kelly Comeback, Western Weekender May 25). She failed to apologise for the pamphlet scandal that embroiled her campaign, she failed to apologise for her husband’s actions when she should have known better as a federal member at the time. What sort of example does Jackie Kelly running for East Ward set for future leaders? To never condemn the bogus election pamphlet or apologise for it and its contents or her husband’s involvement lacks a certain moral compass. Leam Farrar, North St Marys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Leadership rumblings

The polls displaying the ALP’s popularity continue to skyrocket downwards; the ALP “troops” are getting nervous and see Julia as an electoral liability. Julia is adamant that she will be leading the ALP forces into battle at the next election. And so she should too. Anna the Brave of Qld fame had the chance to cut and run long before her electoral defeat but she stayed the course to the bitter end displaying courage and resoluteness in the face of adversity. Sure, Julia has made unpopular decisions which have cost the ALP faltering popularity but if she is true to her beliefs she ought to stay the course. Julia has said she will be there when the poll takes place so let us encourage her to remain true to her word despite the many changes and back fl ips she has made since being PM and even before. Jay Nauss, via email

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The Stardust circus is coming to town, and if caring area residents knew more about the cruel treatment of animals used by this travelling show, they’d think twice before buying a ticket. Th is circus hauls around lions, monkeys, ponies and horses who are forced to perform confusing and unnatural “tricks” night after night. Animals would never naturally engage in grotesquely atypical behaviour such as standing on their head or hopping like a pogo stick without the constant threat of punishment. Trainers physically punish these animals in order to keep them fearful and obedient.

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Registration stickers abolished, but police still have wrongdoers in their sights

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ince 1932 drivers in NSW have had to display a registration sticker on their vehicle. In fact, it’s become a yearly tradition for motorists to get the old sticker off, and put their new one on. But come January 1, 2013, the Roads and Maritime Services will no longer issue the sticker to reduce red tape and save on costs. The decision was based on the recommendation of the Better Regulation Office, which found labels were not needed to support compliance of vehicle

registration and that the presence of a label was not a reliable indicator that a vehicle was registered. “The task of scrapping off the old label and affi xing the new one will soon be a thing of the past,” said Mulgoa MP, Tanya Davies. “Th is simple yet practical move will make life just a bit easier for car and motorbike owners.” Londonderry MP, Bart Bassett, said the move would also be of particular benefi t to companies with large vehicle fleets, like car rental companies and delivery fi rms. “With 5.5 million light vehicles registered in NSW, abolishing registration labels

will benefit most NSW residents and businesses,” he said. Stuart Ayres, Penrith MP, said other states like Western Australia and South Australia had already abolished registration labels. “Recent technological developments in police and Roads and Maritime Services’ technology means police still will be able to check if a car’s registration is out of date,” he said. “The police have number plate recognition technology so if you choose to drive an unregistered and uninsured car – you will be caught.” Vehicle owners will continue to receive notifi cations from the Roads and Maritime

Services and from CTP insurers reminding them to renew their registration and insurance. The abolition of registration stickers has been well received across a number of industries. NSW Business Chamber Chief Executive Stephen Cartwright said: “The NSW Business Chamber estimates a saving of $5 million for NSW businesses or the equivalent of 160,000 hours in unnecessary red tape”. What do you think? Tell us by emailing news@westernweekender.com.au or Tweet us by logging on to www.twitter. com/wwpenrith.

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What do you think of the State Government’s move to abolish car registration stickers?

Patricia Fisher: “I think it is going to mean a lot of problems for police checking all those number plates.”

John Fisher: “I don’t think it will cause any problems.”

Kristie Nordsvan: “Well we still have to pay rego fees so it doesn’t make a difference, but I think it is a good idea because it means people won’t get fi ned for not displaying it.”

Jessica Thornell: “It doesn’t make any difference.”

Michael Barwick: “Well I suppose it saves me having to scrape off last year’s sticker every time I need to replace it… and it is very easy to forget to change it.”

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Arrests galore: Local police break armed robbery cases

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t Marys Police have made 13 arrests in four weeks in relation to at least 20 armed robbery incidents, putting a stop to the recent spate of robberies plaguing local businesses. On May 11, St Marys Police and State Crime Command officers arrested a 30-year-old male from Kingswood who was allegedly responsible for the armed robberies of Red Rooster at Werrington on April 15, the Gaels Club at Kingswood on April 19 and the Colonial Hotel at Werrington on April 21. Strikeforce Staughton was set up to investigate the linked robberies and was involved in the man’s arrest. Crime Manager for St Marys, Detective Inspector Darryl Jobson, said the man was caught shortly after allegedly robbing Chester Hill Bowling and Recreation Club along with an accomplice, a 32-year-old male from Canley Heights. “Police pursued a vehicle containing both males and later gave chase on foot. It will be alleged that during the foot pursuit, the 30-year-old male pointed a sawn off shotgun in the direction of police before discarding the weapon,” he said. The Kingswood man was charged in relation to 15 armed robbery incidents and the 32-year-old in relation to five incidents. “Both offenders have been refused bail and will appear at Parramatta Local Court on July 12,” Det Insp Jobson said. Strikeforce Staughton is now appealing for information about a third man who

they believe may be able to assist with their inquiries into the three robberies. Th is man is described as being of Indian appearance, with a large build and short, black hair. He is about 40-years-old, and may be driving a dark-coloured Ford Falcon sedan. Anyone with information that may assist Strike Force Staughton investigators should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Just this week, four people were arrested in relation to various robberies that targeted train commuters’ wallets and phones. Two 24-year-old males from Penrith and St Marys were charged with robbery in company after punching a victim in the head and stealing his wallet and phone. Police executed a search warrant at a Kingswood address and were able to recover the stolen phone. Two 15-year-olds involved in robberies on trains between Penrith and Strathfi eld have also been arrested. St Marys Police also targeted the possession of prohibited weapons with a major bust last Thursday. Police attended an address in Glossop Street, St Marys, where they allegedly located three unsecured rifl es. They also located a further two pistols and a large amount of ammunition and fi rearm magazines. A 41-year-old man was arrested and taken to St Marys Police Station. He was charged with seven fi rearms offences including two counts of possessing a prohibited weapon without a permit and failure to ensure safe keeping of prohibited weapon.

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Notice of Development Consent Reference: Location:

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On 21 May 2012, the Executive Director, Major Projects Assessment, acting under delegation from the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, issued development consent (SSD-4953) for the Westpark Industrial Estate Chemical Storage and Distribution Facility at Erskine Park.

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omestic violence is one of the most dangerous situations police must deal with, but a solution to lowering domestic violence rates may lie in changing alcohol consumption patterns. Superintendent Patrick Paroz is the Commander of Drug and Alcohol Coordination for NSW Police – he knows fi rst hand the unpredictability and dangers of domestic violence situations. “For the fi rst 28 years of my career I was in police stations and domestic violence situations are particularly dangerous, more so than other things because they are unpredictable,” he said. “They can be very emotional situations, and when alcohol is involved, it can amplify people’s emotions. Some people do things that they would never do if they were sober.” According to Supt Paroz, there are uniform fi ndings in Australia and overseas that an increasing number of alcohol outlets is associated with high rates of domestic violence. “The latest statistics we have are for the 12 months to April 2012 and they show that in 39.4 per cent of domestic violence cases alcohol has been a contributing factor, which is quite signifi cant,” he said. The NSW Office of Liquor and Gaming has recently commissioned a study into the relationship between alcohol outlet density and domestic violence. “There is already a lot of research out there by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research showing that with more outlets there is increased availability of alcohol, increased accessibility and, because bottle shops will compete with each other, it results in increased aff ordability,” Supt Paroz said. “Availability, accessibility and affordability are our three A’s that we believe aff ect domestic violence rates.” An Alcohol Policy Working Group comprised of police, members of the Attorney General’s Office and the Office of Liquor and Gaming has been formed to come up with policy options and recommendations targeting alcohol consumption and associated violence. “What we will be doing is looking at long term solutions,” Supt Paroz said. “When it comes to alcohol consumption, short term fi xes won’t work because, as a professor in Newcastle said at a forum I attended recently, it is incredibly diffi cult to change people’s attitudes towards alcohol,

report will be interesting.” Underage consumption of alcohol in private homes is also a by-product of the availability of take-away alcohol. NSW Premier, Barry O’Farrell, announced an inquiry into the supply of alcohol to minors in private residences. Coogee MP, Bruce Notley-Smith, will lead the social policy inquiry that will compare the current laws in NSW to those of other states.

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simply because they like to drink it.” In Penrith there are more than 48 stores, clubs and pubs that supply takeaway liquor, a concerning number according to Penrith City Councillor, Mark Davies. “We defi nitely need to support any concerns of the police about alcohol consumption and violence,” he said. “Over 30 stores does seem quite a lot and there are certainly problems with young people drinking so the fi ndings of the

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We’re still here!

Kellie Jackson, Manager of Penrith’s Wicked Ink tattoo parlour, with Katie Williams. Photo: Melinda Jenkins

The Premier of NSW, Barry O’Farrell, will officially launch the new ‘Penrith is Here’ brand today (June 1). It’s exciting to see how people have already embraced the new brand; the response to it has been overwhelmingly positive. You might have seen people around the area handing out ‘Penrith is Here’ cards at Penrith Railway Station, Westfi eld Penrith and in High Street. The idea behind it is to encourage local residents to enter our ‘Penrith is Here’ photo competition and raise awareness of our new community brand (see photo). Congratulations to everyone who participated and donated money towards this year’s Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea including staff at Penrith City Council.

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Ink in the firing line State Government to crack down on tattoo industry

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he recent spate of drive-by shootings in south-western Sydney has cast a spotlight on organised crime and its fronts, including a number of tattoo parlours linked to outlaw motorcycle gangs. In an attempt to curb the violence, the State Government has decided to crack down on the tattoo industry by introducing a licensing system for tattooists and parlours.

“The government considers a regulatory scheme is needed because of the close association between tattoo parlours and organised criminals, particularly outlaw motorcycle gangs,” said Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres. “On numerous occasions these gangs have been found to be heavily involved in the manufacture and distribution of illegal drugs, and one might question the role that tattoo parlours play in that.” The licensing framework around which tattoo parlours will operate includes two categories of licence, an operator licence

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Approved Development Applications Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free-of-charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

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Lot 292 DP 1153462 (No. 30) Valma Place, Colyton Two-Storey Attached Dual Occupancy Pursuant to Section 101 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by the Sydney West Region Joint Planning Panel. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection free-of-charge during Council’s normal business hours at the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith. s NSW Health Infrastructure

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Penrith City Council has received a Development Application in respect of the subject property. The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from the: NSW Rural Fire Service – Rural Fires Act 1997. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject application may be inspected at the locations listed below at any time during ordinary office hours, in the period from 4 June 2012 to 19 June 2012. Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection are to be specified in the submission. The submission is to include Council’s reference number DA12/0417. For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Aimee Lee on 4732 7429. Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts Section 147 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act, 1979 and the Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 requires the disclosure of reportable political donations or gifts by a person or persons who makes a relevant planning application to Council or submission on a relevant planning application to Council. Further information is available on Council’s website at www.penrithcity.nsw. gov.au and the Department of Planning’s website at www.planning.nsw.gov. au/planning_reforms/donations.asp

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Under the legislation Council is obliged to maintain a register of any disclosures relation to political donations or gifts. To obtain information from the register, please contact Council’s Public Officer on 4732 7649.

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and a tattooist licence. But whilst the government is focused on curbing crime, the licensing framework might have some additional benefits, according to Manager of Wicked Ink in Penrith, Kellie Jackson. Ms Jackson believes the industry needs a licensing system to bring in standards in artistry and health conditions. “The main concerns we personally have with our industry to date, is the uncontrolled supply and use of tattoo equipment by unskilled and untrained people,” she said.

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

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VIEWS SOUGHT ON CBD IMPROVEMENTS Over the next nine months, Penrith City Council will be working with local businesses, residents and shoppers to improve the streets of Penrith that include the public areas of High Street, Station Street, Riley Street and Woodriff Street.

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.

Our Penrith City Centre is an important place. This is your chance to tell us what you value about it now and what you think needs to change to make it the kind of place that people want to visit, shop and work. Your views will help to make our City Centre more attractive and give it a unique identity to help boost economic growth and support new investment. There will be a range of opportunities for you to get involved including street surveys, online forums, picture galleries and workshops. Also visit www.penrithcitystreets.com to participate online and to register for upcoming events.

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

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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 4 June 2012 – 7pm (Policy Review Committee) 25 June 2012 – 7.30pm (Ordinary meeting)

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For further information please contact The General Manager, Mr Alan Stoneham, Penrith City Council on 4732 7777.

DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS The following Development Applications have been received by Council:

BRIEFS AND TWEETS Congratulations to Shane Alvey of St Marys. Shane went swimming with the Sharks and is the week two winner of the ‘Penrith is Here’ Photo Competition as a result. (See picture above). Shane won $400 for his courageous effort. Well done! A couple of Special Rate Variation Projects completed recently include a new playground at Bennett Park in St Marys, a replacement shade structure at Tench Reserve and floodlighting at Mark Leece Sportsfields in St Clair. More to come! 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: facebook.com/penrithishere For Council updates: facebook.com/penrith.city.council

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s PreTech Pty Ltd DA12/0404 85–87 Morris Street, St Marys Alterations & Additions to Two Existing Dwellings, Construction of Multi-Unit Housing containing 3 x 3 Bedroom Attic-Style Villas & Strata Title Subdivision x 5 Lots Contact: Belinda Borg on 4732 7505. Closing Date: 19 June 2012.

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s Stimson Consultant Services Pty Ltd DA12/0393 1465–1473 Elizabeth Drive, Kemps Creek Demolition of Existing Buildings & Construction of Mixed-Use Development – Service Station, Restaurant, Car & Truck Tyre Outlet & Truck Wash Facility Contact: Josephine Maejiirs on 4732 8070. Closing Date: 19 June 2012.

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Grants not gone Stabbing: Man in stable condition in hospital

A man is reported to be in a stable condition in Westmead Hospital after being stabbed while outside an alleged Outlaw Motorcycle clubhouse on Sunday. Police and emergency services were called the clubhouse on Harford Road at Jamisontown about 2am, responding to reports a man had been stabbed in the upper body. The man, believed to be aged in his mid 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, was treated at the scene then taken to hospital in a serious condition. Anyone with information is asked to call Penrith Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Child was driving: 12year-old in trouble

Police from St Marys Local Area Command were patrolling Lockyer Avenue at Werrington about 1.30am on Thursday, May 24, following reports a car was doing burnouts in the street. Police will allege a Ford Laser sedan failed to stop when they activated lights and sirens and followed the vehicle at low speed to a home in Lockyer Avenue. Police discovered a 12year-old girl in the driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s seat. They woke the girlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother who told police she was unaware her

daughter had taken her car. Two girls, who were passengers in the vehicle, were also aged 12. Investigations into the incident are continuing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Stolen tools: Tradies should be on lookout

A series of tools have been stolen from tradiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; utes and vans recently in the local area, prompting a police warning. The latest incident occurred at Barron Field Road at Glenmore Park, between 7.00pm on Sunday, May 27 and 6.00am on May 28. In this incident a Ford ute had the tool box opened and the tools were stolen. Penrith Police suggest that you secure the tools on your vehicle and, if you can, put the ute in the garage or behind a gate. If someone has approached you to sell you some cheap tools could you please contact Penrith Police. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A 41-year-old man from Colyton was arrested in a local shopping centre after staff saw him stealing cargo pants from a specialty store. When spoken to by centre security, police allege that he swore at the security staff before pushing one of the staff .

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he Penrith electorate will receive $200,000 in the upcoming State Budget to support community organisations, despite reports that a community grants program would be axed this month. An article in the Penrith Press on Tuesday stated that the NSW Government planned to dump the Community Building Partnership program. But Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres, said the report was wrong.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Th is grass roots funding program will continue and funding from this program for the Penrith electorate will be $200,000,â&#x20AC;? he said. While funds will be slashed from $140 million to $90 million over four years, Mr Ayres said the reduction in funds was needed â&#x20AC;&#x153;to ensure that NSW does not live beyond its meansâ&#x20AC;?. Community organisations and local councils regularly apply for grants attached to the program.

Several new funding announcements have been made in the last few weeks including $71,000 for a cafĂŠ training centre at Kingswood High, $13,000 for a covered outdoor area at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum and $82,000 for an amenities block at Leonay Oval. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The report in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Penrith Press suggesting that the Community Building Partnerships will be axed is wrong,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ayres said on Tuesday.

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COUNCIL SNAPSHOT Penrith City Council is concerned that State Government regulation is stifl ing local decisions on car parking. Penrith Mayor, Greg Davies, said the government’s approach to controlling all day parking within a one kilometre radius of designated train stations could confuse the local economy and ignore the needs of workers, shoppers and businesses. “The recently imposed one kilometre radius of all day parking does not effectively provide the mix of short, medium and long term parking necessary for our city centres and local business to thrive,” he said. “That parking they are seeking to control is our land and we put it there to deliver parking for local businesses and shoppers.” Cr Davies said if the government believed there wasn’t enough parking, they needed to address it and not remove parking from Council.

Penrith Mayor, Greg Davies, and MP for Lindsay, David Bradbury, on the soon to be completed River Walk

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Residents across the city can feel safer in their suburbs thanks to a raft of programs and initiatives from the Penrith Valley Community Safety Partnership. The partnership is made up of members from Council, local police, the community and social service providers. “The number of ongoing and new safety programs is phenomenal,” said Penrith Mayor, Greg Davies. “Just some of the achievements... include putting in place measures to minimise graffi ti, providing alcohol free areas, initiating Park Watch, helping to vandal-proof buildings and implementing vehicle theft reduction initiatives.”

$135,000 to finish Great River Walk project

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indsay MP David Bradbury has announced Federal Government funding for the completion of the River Walk around Nepean River. About $135,000 will be given to Penrith City Council to complete the project, which has been a longterm goal, according to Penrith Mayor, Greg Davies. “The River Walk has been a long

A revamped Ripples Leisure Centre is on the way, with upgrades starting last month on its indoor recreation area. 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 roofi ng over the indoor pool, spa, sauna and change room facilities. For more details contact ripples@ ripplesnsw.com.au or call the centre on 9833 3000.

term project that we have been completing little by little,” he said. “When looking at our Future Cities plan, it is obvious that we need to give people access to one of the greatest parts of Penrith, that is the Nepean River.” The government funding will allow the completion of the fi nal stage of the River Walk, a 1.2km stretch along River Road that joins up with the current footpath running alongside the M4 over the bridge and to Tench Reserve.

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o more broken windows and graffiti on empty shop fronts and buildings. That’s the aim behind Penrith Progression – a new CBD revitalisation program that will change the way businesses, investors, tourists and residents see Penrith. Penrith City Council, Penrith City Centre Association, Penrith Business Alliance, Penrith Chamber of Commerce, TAFE and development stakeholders are working together to prepare a design brief that will give investors and developers assurance of the regional city’s future. “There is over $3 billion of investment capital mobilising around the Penrith CBD but little going on in the centre. In the centre we have got vacant buildings and sites and other projects that have fallen over,” said NSW Executive Director of the Property Council of Australia, Glen Byres. “Penrith Progression is about developing a plan for the CBD that will meet the wants and needs of residents and businesses.” Mr Byres said large developers were hesitant to invest in Penrith because of uncertainties surrounding the future of the CBD. “Penrith Progression is about dealing

with and addressing many of the predictable barriers to implementation that currently face the centre so there is space for the market to operate efficiently in Penrith centre,” he said. Mayor of Penrith, Greg Davies, said revitalisation would not only include office space and commercial areas, but also a broader plan for public transport and facilities to make the area more accessible. “We are a regional city but need to develop our relevance,” Cr Davies said. “If we had more high density employment and office space the CBD would also need transport and amenities so all these factors must be included in order for the plan to work.” Garry Wagstaff e, Manager of Planning at NSW TAFE Western Sydney Institute said he was very supportive of Penrith Progression because of the benefits for students, staff and Penrith’s reputation in education services. “We already have a college and presence in the Penrith CBD so we are happy to be a part of this process to improve our surrounds,” he said. By the end of June, Penrith Progression will have appointed a lead implementation advisor and consultation will begin developing ‘priority precincts’ and land agglomeration, all part of the overall future plans.

Owen Rogers, Gary Wagstaffe, Greg Davies, Paul Brennan, Peter McGhee and Glen Byers are keen to see progression in the Penrith CBD. Photo: Kieren Tilly

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Quiet crisis that cripples us True tragedy in our backyard, but there’s hope thanks to homeless taskforce “Cal told me to get a few things sorted, like health checks and stuff , and then Project 40 helped me get a house in Colyton. I’ve been living there for nearly three months now,” he said. Project 40, which is run by Wentworth Community Housing, is one part of the Nepean-Blacktown Regional Taskforce on Homelessness. The Taskforce surveyed nearly 150 homeless people in western Sydney last month as part of the ‘50 Lives, 50 Homes’ campaign. Volunteers spent four days surveying rough sleepers about their health, time spent in institutions, how long they had been homeless and their housing history. The aim of the campaign is to fi nd the 50 most vulnerable homeless people in western Sydney and fi nd a permanent home and support for them. Taskforce chair, Felicity Reynolds, said the campaign was a practical way to save lives by making sure the most at-risk people were offered homes as they became available. “It is shocking that so many people who could be living healthy, productive lives are forced to risk their lives living in parks or under bridges,” she said. Ms Reynolds said the results highlighted the need for urgent action to tackle longterm homelessness. “It is time for politicians to show leadership and make more houses available for people living on the margins,” she said. Ms Reynolds said the NSW Government’s Strategic Plan on Homelessness was a solid start.

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eep in the bushland northwest of Windsor is an abandoned campsite. To most it would be diffi cult to fi nd through the overgrown shrubs and unmarked tracks, but not so hard if you used to live there. Just three months ago, the site on the banks of the Hawkesbury River was home for Laurence. If it weren’t for flash flooding that forced him out in February, there is a high chance he could still be living there. Laurence, 45, took the Weekender to visit the site last month. His tent and timber shelter were still there, along with his cups and plates. Even his vegetable patch was in good shape. “I built this site up over time… the tent was given to me by another homeless person, I bought a lot of the cooking equipment and the local church gave me the crockery,” he said. Laurence spent eight months at the site and before that he was sleeping in a local grandstand. “I wasn’t the only one living out here, there were a couple more people just a few minutes away,” he said. “But I like the privacy, the bushes were our fences in a way.” Shortly after the floods, Laurence met a Project 40 employee, Cal Willis, at a soup kitchen. He says it was then that things started to turn around.

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f Penrith can accommodate thousands of techno fans for the annual Defqon1 Festival in September, then it can make room for country music lovers, too – so says Penrith Councillor, Kevin Crameri. At the request of Cr Crameri, Penrith City Council is looking into the possibility of hosting a country music festival at the International Regatta Centre in Penrith. “I was approached by two people from [WOWFM] radio station at the Werrington Festival recently, and they want to host the festival here,” he said. “They wanted somewhere that they could fit 500 caravans… we’ve got a great facility to do that.” The Regatta Centre already plays host

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his week marked National Reconciliation Week and across the community a number of celebrations took place to recognise the important relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with other Australians. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Mick Gooda, visited Nepean Hospital on Monday to speak about reconciliation and its movement after Kevin Rudd offered a formal apology to Aboriginal people as Prime Minister in 2007. Mr Gooda said there was a need to recognise Aboriginal people in the constitution because it formed part of the process of reconciliation. “The Australian constitution has been called the birth certifi cate of the nation,” he said. “That birth certifi cate should include the whole family tree, not just one or two branches.” To have Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders recognised in the constitution would require a referendum – a referendum that is not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’, according to Mr Gooda. “Where we go as Australians is very important and the conversation leading up to the vote will be more important than the vote itself,” he said. As for “the gap” between Aboriginal people and other Australians, in terms of health and education, Mr Gooda said there

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was still work to be done but it would take time. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are still dying 10 to 17 years younger than other Australians and health problems include child morbidity and mortality, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, eye and ear problems and oral health. Clarke Scott, Board Member of Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District and

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his weekend two Penrith residents will be rubbing shoulders with royalty. Gillian Brown and Jan Caldwell have been selected to participate in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant, a 1000boat flotilla down the River Thames in London on Sunday. The pageant is one of the key celebrations of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee [60 years on the throne].

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housands of people from across Australia tuned in to watch a talented group of Penrith performers on Wednesday night’s ‘Australia’s Got Talent’. Outside the Box, a group of eight dancers and aerialists from Performance Art Western Sydney (PAWS) studios, made the trip to Melbourne earlier this week to compete in the semi fi nals. Paws Principal and co-choreographer

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collection of short fi lms made by students for students aired for the fi rst time on Thursday as part of ‘Short fUWS’ – the University of Western Sydney’s short fi lm festival. The competition, which was open to all UWS students, encouraged budding fi lmmakers to create a three minute fi lm on a handheld device that creatively showcased a career or occupation within the communication arts industry. Freny Tayebjee, manager of Careers and Cooperative Education at UWS, said the Short fUWS competition was designed as

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Federal Opposition Leader. Tony Abbott heads. to Penrith.

pposition Leader, Tony Abbott will be the guest speaker at the next Business Matters Luncheon organised by the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce. Mr Abbott will be speaking on his views of the Australian economy and his plans to strengthen it. “The only foundation for a successful country is a strong economy,” Mr Abbott said earlier this year in an address to the National Press Club of Australia. “The only way to take the pressure off family budgets, to increase job opportunities, and to have the better services and infrastructure that every Australian wants is to build a stronger economy. That’s why my plan for a stronger economy is to scrap unnecessary taxes, cut

government spending and reduce the red tape burden on business.” Mr Abbott is particularly critical of the Federal Government’s carbon tax, which comes into effect on July 1 of this year and “programs that have become bywords for waste”, such as the roll out of Super GP clinics and the set top box program. Jill Woods, CEO of the Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce, said that Mr Abbott’s address to the Business Matters Luncheon was one of many high profi le talks organised by the Chamber to show Penrith businesses the broad spectrum of ideas shaping the local and national economy. “Opposition Leader, Tony Abbott, is taking the opportunity of right of reply to Federal Finance Minister Penny Wong’s visit to our region late

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ocial media and online advertising are now an established part of ‘doing business’. It is important then to understand that your business’ reputation can be enhanced or tarnished by what is seen and said ‘online’. It can seem quite daunting. What if someone leaves a negative review on a website about your business that is completely untrue? The essential task for business owners is to be alert and keep up with what’s happening online. Google your business regularly and see what other people see (eg type in ‘bad reviews [your business]’). If you are on Twitter and Facebook, make sure you check it regularly to ensure there are no negative mentions of your business. Most importantly then, is responding appropriately. Some major companies have made the mistake of not responding to negative feedback (warranted or not). Th is gives consumers the impression that they don’t really care about consumer feedback. Interacting with your customers and potential customers and keeping communication lines open goes a long way to circumventing any negative comments. Unfortunately there may still be instances where a negative comment or review is posted online. There may be avenues you can pursue to have those removed (where appropriate). But failing that, if you are projecting and maintaining positive and healthy communication with the public, there is a good chance that the one negative comment won’t stand up against the 99 great ones.

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often write about real life experiences to keep this column real. Just this week I had two clients who had recently bought a business and come in for advice for two diff erent reasons. One has gone well and the other not so well. Buying a business gets you a head start on owning your own business, in theory. Starting from scratch presents some distinct disadvantages, including the difficulty of building a customer base, marketing the new business, hiring employees and establishing cash flow. There’s pros and cons for both. Be sure to get advice, I’ve seen many people pay way more than they had to for a business. It’s an exciting time, but be patient and weigh it up. Buying the perfect business starts with choosing the right type for you. The best place to start is by looking at an industry with which you’re both familiar and which you understand. Other aspects to consider when buying a business include: • Obtaining relevant fi nancial documents. Grab at least the last two years of fi nancials from the current owners. • Business structure. With your accountant and/or lawyer, decide on the best business structure for you. • Due diligence. Do your homework and research extensively before investing in a business. Check on the business’ reputation in the market place, historical trading information, the lease of the premises, legal records etc. Michael Todd is the Marketing and Business Manager of the Penrith Business Advisory Centre

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f you look at the way Bruce Lee trained, the way he fought, and many of the things he wrote, he said the perfect style was no style. You take the good things from every diff erent discipline, use what works and you throw the rest away. That’s the philosophy behind Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts system founded by Bruce Lee himself. And Hybrid Fitness Studio in Kingswood operates with a similar philosophy. It is a multi purpose fitness studio for hire during the day, before it turns into a mixed martial arts (MMA) studio at night. The MMA classes include a wide range of disciplines like Chinese kickboxing, self defence, freestyle fighting, cross fit, boxing, Thai chi, Jeet

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fitness, self defence and confi dence building. Hybrid has an anti-bullying policy and helps those who are being physically bullied by teaching them how to defend themselves. On the weekends, Hybrid also runs ‘Awesome Sports Parties’ for kids and teenagers that are a fun and interactive way to promote healthier options. During the day the Hybrid Fitness Studios are available for hire to personal trainers and groups who need a multi purpose fitness studio. Some of the other classes that might be of interest include boot camp, circuit training and aerobercise. For information on Hybrid’s class timetables and fees, visit the Facebook page www.facebook. com/HybridFitnessStudio.

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magine you’ve just found Aladdin’s magic lamp and you’ve got three wishes. What would they be? Money? Health? Something for your family? A better job? A break from the hassles of life? What do you need? In the Bible’s New Testament gospel of Luke we meet a man in great need; he is paralysed. Being paralysed never has much going for it, but being paralysed in the fi rst century was especially tough. There was no social welfare. You were resigned to the life of a beggar, sitting in dusty streets hoping passersby would drop coins in your basket. But this man had some friends, who, having heard of the amazing things Jesus did, brought him to Jesus, hoping Jesus would heal him. Luke tells us that “when Jesus saw their faith, he said, ‘friend, your sins are forgiven’”. Th is gives us an insight into our greatest need. Jesus is no fool. He knew how terrible it would be to be paralysed but he can see a bigger need – unless this man is forgiven by God, then he has nothing. He could walk, even run 100 metres in 10 seconds, but unless he has forgiveness, he has nothing. Is this how you think? It is wonderful to know that if you come to Jesus looking for forgiveness, you get it! The slate is wiped clean! So, to prove that Jesus forgives sins, he miraculously healed the man of his paralysis! Luke continues by saying, “the man stood up... and went home

praising God”. Not only does he walk home, but he walks home “praising God”, his sins forgiven. His life was transformed and forgiven by Jesus. Will that be you?

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Q. I get confused with all the information around about what to eat to be healthy. What’s your idea of a healthy diet over the course of a day? Okay, here’s my run down of how good nutrition looks in a meal and a day: The benchmark breakfast – • Start the day with some protein: eggs, fish, yogurt, nuts • Add in some carbohydrates for energy and good digestive health: oats, bread, fruit • Sprinkle with the goods fats: ground nuts and seeds, lecithin, chia seeds What’s for lunch – • A palm of protein: 125 g of canned fish, a small breast of skinless chicken • A cup of carbohydrates: 1-2 pieces of wholegrain bread, brown rice, quinoa, wholegrain pasta • Vegetables to fi ll: big leafy salad, vegetable juice • Fruit for a sweet snack: berries, kiwifruit, starfruit, pear The dinner time fi nish line – • Boost your protein intake to prevent after dinner snacking: fish fi llet, steak (kangaroo, lamb, beef) • Ease off on the simple carbohydrates for bedtime: sweet potato instead of potato, small serve of wholegrains such as brown rice instead of white. • Non-starchy veg to fi ll: steamed

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verybody is pretty familiar with some version of the ‘garbage in, garbage out’ cliché. Imagine you were building your dream house. Try and picture what it would look like, maybe a huge fresh living area or the fantastic kitchen with everything shiny and new, big clean benches and cupboards. Now try to imagine building that kitchen. You ring up a kitchen maker and tell them what you like and they say something like this “sounds great, we have an old kitchen we just pulled out of a 30-year-old housing commission house because it was getting shabby. We can use it in your new house and we’ll just pull some extra bits off other old cupboards out the back and make it all fit. It will save you hundreds on the price of a new one”. I’m guessing you might not be too happy with that plan. How good will this kitchen possibly end up looking when they’re starting with an old junky one like that? Imagine a similar situation inside your body as your ‘internal builders’ are constantly remodelling. Imagine your working on some lovely extensions to your liver! Replacing some old battered and struggling areas that have been working for years, pulling the sludge out of your blood and getting rid of it. The little builders are there ready to make

vegetables, stir-frys, soups, salads and casseroles As well as these main meals, make sure you eat something every four hours throughout the day – a small handful of raw mixed nuts, fruit, yogurt and hommus dip are good between meals snacks. For more tips on eating healthy, contact Susan on 9798 9322 or visit her website at www.womenshealthnaturally.com.au.

the parts and they hear some orange juice is on the way, ready to grab the vitamins and enzymes and nutrients to help building with, then ‘slop’ it drops on the ground like a shovel full of mud. Th is juice was actually from concentrate. Two years ago it was picked off a tree then crushed, heat treated, chemically preserved, super dehydrated until it was a powder and put on a factory shelf until it got shipped into Australia, dropped into a trough of tap water, got more preservatives, some colours and perfumes added to make it look something like orange juice again. Your little builders have now got to waste time and some of the nutrients they were saving to build with, just to dilute and remove this useless slop. They need some fresh, real food to fi nish the liver soon, because it is already not functioning as it should and starting to let toxins through. Well, I’m going to leave this ending up to you, the reader, because you’re going to fi nish this story, right after your next meal!

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nlike our weight, our hair and our skin colour, our height is one part of our bodies that is impossible to change. We can put on weight, lose weight, cut our hair or wear fake tan to change our bodies but there is no possible way, without ridiculous surgery, to change our height. For a girl, I am naturally quite tall; I don’t know the exact measurement, partly because I am scared to know the truth, but I know that I am taller than most of my friends, which makes wearing heels a problem and skirts or dresses always look too short. For a long time I have fought against my height and have always wished that I was shorter but I never thought about what it is like for shorter people. My short friends always complain about their height, wishing they were taller and more like me, which seems so strange. I have come to the conclusion that we are never happy with our height and for those lucky ladies who are happy; you are the minority! The beautiful thing about fashion is that we can use it to create an illusion. For those of us who are unhappy, here are some quick tips to give you those extra inches or cut down a few. Shorter women: it is really important to avoid any big prints or accessories because they will make you appear shorter. Wide leg trousers, a shorter skirt and singlets will give you some extra height. When accessorising, wear a thin belt as opposed to a thick one and wear long jewellery. Wearing heels will literally add inches to your height as will an up-do hairstyle, think Audrey Hepburn! Taller women: mini skirts and short dresses will make your legs look longer so try a long dress or maxi skirt. I like to wear shoes that have a short wedge as opposed to stilettos; I still look dressed up but without the extra height. Big accessories, thick belts and big prints can all work to make you appear a little less tall.

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n the last month I’ve written about the 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 eighth and fi nal Megatrend with you. MEGATREND EIGHT: Evolving customer expectations in the Asia Pacifi c. The report found that with the increase in popularity of smartphones and other mobile devices, customers are now becoming more connected and this is responsible for driving a change in the way customers expect to interact with organisations. For businesses it also provides opportunities to enhance brand and service delivery by creating a more compelling customer experience. The report says that more than a third of Asia Pacifi c respondents say their customers expect to be able to get in touch with them 24/7. The results of the report indicate a major fall in traditional channels like in person/sales force, telephone and mail and an increase in mobile devices, social media and instant messaging. Today, most shops are largely transactional places, but over the coming decade their role is likely to evolve according to the report. By incorporating technology with traditional service delivery, companies can combine both approaches to create a more meaningful and social experience for customers. Current examples are Apple with their interactive stores and fashion retailers using interactive mirrors, webcams and 3D scanners in fitting rooms to improve the shopping experience and encourage the customer to spend more time in the store. Mastercard is trialling a new app with Hoyts in Sydney to enhance the user experience with customers able to order items from the snack bar while still watching the movie using their smartphone.

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Training through an injury s some of you may know, I completed a charity walk last week, 170kms from Bathurst to Blaxland. It’s the fi fth year and a great cause, so nothing would stop me from doing this event. About two weeks ago I sustained an irritated peroneus longus tendon (outside aspect of the foot). I iced and strapped it but kept training with the view that this walk was more important to be in shape for. The fi rst day out at Bathurst we walked about 35kms. By the end of the day the pain was so intense that I could barely weight bare, the infl ammation had set in. At this point I knew that I should stop walking and nurse this injury, and if one of my patients had the same injury they would be immobilised immediately. However, I pushed on the next day and the three days after that. The pain was terrible and knowing all the damage I could be doing, I was becoming worried about what I had done. The walk was over and my foot was almost double the size with swelling. First thing on Monday I went for ultrasound investigations and found that not only had the original injury become worse, all other tendons in my foot had become injured in an attempt to compensate pressure away from the original injury. I have even damaged one of the major joints in my foot. Now I have around 6-8 weeks of

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rehabilitation to get back to the activity level I need to be, rather than a possible week of rest for the original injury. I shared this story with you, so you know that even people who know better do silly things to their body. Training through an injury will not get you where you want to go it will only create more injuries.

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early four million Australians suffer with incontinence and most cases are light to medium bladder leakage. Many who experience these levels of bladder leakage are too embarrassed to seek help or ignore the issue and suff er in silence. Th is means they don’t use the products that are right for them or get the right treatment. Small amounts of leakage are often caused by pregnancy, childbirth or menopause in women and prostate surgery in men. A range of other health problems can cause medium and heavy leakage. In most cases bladder leakage can be cured or improved with the help of a health professional, although it may take up to 12 months for the issues to be resolved. During this time it is vital to use the correct products so you can continue to live your life with confi dence and do the activities you enjoy. Using the wrong product is a big reason why people suff er through bladder leakage and it aff ects their lives. Many women, and men, will use sanitary pads designed for menstruation as they are too embarrassed or confused about which incontinence specifi c products to buy. These products aren’t designed to hold the volume many people require or

designed for the male anatomy. They can also allow odour to build up as they are not designed for urine and this causes damage to the skin. In comparison, some incontinence pads can hold up to one litre (around the volume of two full bladders) and still be discreet and comfortable. The best products are very thin, eliminate any urine odours and are skin friendly so do not cause irritations. They also dry very quickly (within 20 seconds), and draw the moisture away from the skin. These are very important features when considering what product you may need, and are not available in all brands.

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• A hugh house with four double bedrooms, master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite. • Main bathroom on upper level. • Formal and informal living and dining areas.

• In-ground swimming pool in fully landscaped gardens. • Triple Lock up garages attached to home • Extra garage for the workshop or storage.

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Redhead 43 Hutchinson Street

‘EXCEPTIONAL PLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN’ Great home on easy care block positioned 300m from popular Redhead Beach. An elegant entry foyer downstairs leads to formal and informal living, beautiful timber kitchen with walk in pantry, indoor/outdoor entertaining room, laundry, third shower and toilet. Upper level has main bedroom with walk-in robe and ensuite and two more bedrooms with walk-in robe, built-ins and ensuite access. A spacious living room could also easily be partly converted to create a fourth bedroom. Double garaging with internal access, ducted a/c, solar heating, rain water tanks and plenty of storage room make this a truly exceptional home.

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Perfect Start!!! Th is much loved 3 bedroom brick home is perfectly presented with built-in robe to the main, carpet, timber floors, ducted air conditioning, sky light, separate lounge room, internal laundry with second toilet, garage, pergola, garden shed, fully fenced and beautiful landscaped gardens. All of this located in a quiet street within walking distance to schools, shops and transport. Contact Michael Ball on 0414 264 668.

Cambridge Park

$330,000

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712 Sqm 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.

Gelnmore Park

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Londonderry

Th is fantastic lot comprising of approx 5.29 acres is situated in one of Londonderry best streets and is ideal for the machinery operator or person with truck or the perfect place to build your dream home. The site has been operated as a trucking yard for many years , with approx 3 acres of all weather hard stand area , a separate fully self contained office complex /or possible temporary accommodation until you build . The property is ideally located only minutes from The Northern rd for easy access to the North or the South there is a perfect building site with ample room to build your dream home. Your inspection is highly recommended as this property will not disappoint. Call Parker & Partner on 47226933 for further details

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JORDAN SPRINGS

PENRITH

• 4 large bedrooms all with built-ins • Master bedroom with walk-in and ensuite • Formal entry + study • Combined family, dining and kitchen (kitchen with omega appliances) • Designated home cinema room + r/c ducted air conditioning • Double garage + internal access + remote garage doors + front patio + large alfresco entertainment area • Insulated walls and ceilings + water tank

• 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

The Broadbeach

This fabulous G. J. GARDNER property is just about completed, featuring a superb floor plan, numerous living areas and A1 quality inclusions throughout. Situated on a large corner block, this is a fabulous opportunity to purchase a brand new home, without the headaches of building. Call today to find out completion dates and a full list of inclusions.

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o/o $599,000 Saturday 3-3.40pm, 13 Crimson St Floor plan online 4722 2626 Emu Plains: 4735 6600

Renovated to Perfection

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 $449,000 Saturday 1-1.40pm, 168 York Rd Floor plan online 4722 2626 Emu Plains: 4735 6600

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ORCHARD HILLS

• 4 large bedrooms all with built-ins • Master bedroom with huge walk-in & ensuite • Formal lounge & dining areas + r/c ducted air conditioning • Massive meals area + tiled & floating floor boards in main areas • Separate family room + gas bayonets • Double garage + remote garage door + drive thru access • Enormous undercover entertainment area + tiled floor • Sizeable backyard + garden shed + private setting

Main dwelling • 4 huge bedrooms • Master bedroom with his/hers walk-in + ensuite • Formal entry + drawing room + study • Formal lounge & dining + fire place • Family room + meals + ornate

Perfect Location

This fabulous family home is new to the property market, featuring 4 large bedrooms, flexible and spacious floor plan, ideal entertainment areas and double drive thru garage. Situated in the prestigious blue hills estate, surrounded by parklands, cafe and easy access to the northern road, this home is a must to inspect. Call today for your exclusive inspection. By appointment only.

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589m2

o/o $529,000 Floor plan online 4722 2626 4735 6600

Architecturally Inspired

cornices + high set ceilings • Renovated kitchen + dishwasher + stone bench-tops + enormous walk-in pantry Utility room/flat • 2 bedrooms • Bathroom/ensuite • Large lounge & kitchen combined

This gorgeous family home has so much to offer, featuring 5 arable acres, numerous horse yards, dressage arena, workshop, 3 car accommodation, undercover verandas, circular driveway and so much more. With a private setting this magnificent family home offers location, size and lifestyle. Call today to book your exclusive inspection.

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Renovated to Perfection

• 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

SOUTH PENRITH Absolutely Stunning

Enjoy living in this magnificent low maintenance duplex property, this light filled home boasts, two living area, flexible floor plan and absolute quality construction throughout. Built by one of Penrith’s premier builders (UDL Developments) this gorgeous property has so much to offer to its new owners. Call today to book your exclusive inspections.

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.

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• 4 Good sized bedrooms, two with built ins • Formal lounge & dining + formal entry • Gorgeous renovated kitchen + electric cook top + two draw dishwasher + stunning natural light • Fully screened enclosure + tiled flooring • Solar hot water system + polished timer floor boards + r/c ducted air conditioning + alarm • Self contained retreat with own two entries, living area, air conditioning, shower and toilet plus laundry and clothesline.

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dwelling 1: • 4 bedrooms - 2 with built-ins • ensuite + study + utility room + storage room • large rumpus room + meals & lounge • large timber decking • huge carport + inground pool • sizeable store room + undercover shedding dwelling 2: • 4 bedrooms - 3 with built-ins • study + internal laundry • renovated kitchen + meals area • large lounge room + ceilings fans • full length veranda + steel frame home

KINGSWOOD Not To Be Missed

o/o $429,000 Floor Plan Online 4722 2626 4735 6600

• Large 2069 m2 block (approx) • Dual road frontage + fully fenced • Zoned R5 (large lot residential) • Fabulous location + close to schools & transport • Level block

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½ ACRE

• 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.

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727m2

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344m2

What a fantastic opportunity to purchase 2 large family homes on 14810 m2 approx. of arable land. These two large homes are in fabulous condition with a leafy and peaceful outlook, that all the family will enjoy and love. This property has so much potential, for the market gardener, possible adjustments and so much more. Call today to book your exclusive inspection.

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This is a rare opportunity to secure approx 2069m2 of vacant gorgeous land in the north of cranebrook. Build your dream home (subject to council approval), offering a dual road frontage, level block and close to all amenities, don’t delay call to find out more today.

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.

• 3 large bedrooms + all with built-Ins • Master bedroom with ensuite and his/her built-in • Formal lounge room + family room • Stunning kitchen + stone bench-tops + polyurethane doors + Blanco appliances + breakfast bar • Tiled in main traffic areas + r/c ducted air conditioning + ornate cornices + high set ceilings • Single garage + storage room + internal access + panel lift door • Undercover entertainment area + low maintenance front/rear years + garden shed

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EMU PLAINS

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.

EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $469,950

Stunning flooring compliments the three bedroom floor plan that also boasts a study/utility room. The Renovated kitchen offers ample cupboard space and a pantry. The bathroom echoes the same contemporary theme and enjoys feature tiling. Outdoors can be experienced poolside or on the elevated balcony.

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LEONAY

$469,950

PRIVATE POSITION – WONDERFUL VISTA

Bathed in sunlight, the rear section of this property captures glorious views that will make you the envy of your friends. The formal and informal living spaces can be utilised to suit an array of different needs and combine seamlessly with the remainder of the three bedroom floor plan. The backyard is a blank canvas and offers access to a utility/hobby room that is accompanied by the laundry. Add to this the double carport, water tank and split system air conditioning.

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EMU PLAINS

$639,950

SELDOM SEEN IN EMU PLAINS

Along with the triple garage the home boasts four bedrooms with a study, spacious formal and informal living spaces and the comfort of ducted air conditioning. The main bedroom comes complete with an ensuite, there is internal access to the garage (single drive through) an alarm system and a great sized grassed yard

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EMU PLAINS

$429,950

MUCH LOVED FAMILY HOME

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.

EMU PLAINS

OFFERS OVER $329,950

SENIOR’S SANCTUARY

Complete with ducted air conditioning, wonderfully high ceilings and modern inclusions throughout - you’ll just love coming home. Other features include ducted air conditioning, built in robes, remote single garage with internal access and a small courtyard. With a bus stop out the front and the security of electric gates you will need to be quick.

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EMU PLAINS

$489,950

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.

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EMU HEIGHTS

OFFERS OVER $449,950

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT

A great opportunity to secure a superb property moments from the local primary school. The floor plan has been adjusted and now enjoys a spacious open plan design that’s complimented by a renovated kitchen and stunning flooring. For entertaining there is a great size recreation room that opens out the grassed yard and sparkling in ground pool. Dressed in a contemporary facade you will be doing well to find a better package. Call now or watch for open times.

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EMU PLAINS

$440,000

RENOVATED DELIGHT

Three bedrooms accompany the modern bathroom; the renovated kitchen comes complete with a glass splashback and all enjoys split system air conditioning. Northern box hardwood flooring compliments the modern theme throughout this exceptional residence. 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.

EMU PLAINS

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.

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

4733 6999

OPEN HOUSE Sat 2nd 11.00 to 11.40am 8 Crawford Street

Emu Plains

4735 2121

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

Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

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OFFERS OVER $680,000

BRILLIANT ACREAGE LOCATION

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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OFFERS OVER $459,950

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 good sized yard for the kids to play.

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OFFERS OVER $559,950

YOUR MODERN CASTLE AWAITS

If you have a large or growing family you will love this modern and stylish seven bedroom plus study home. Consisting of ensuite to main, a powder room downstairs, ducted air-conditioning plus vast and multiple living areas for all the family to enjoy. If you are the budding chef you will love the gorgeous polyurethane kitchen with stone benches, stainless steel appliances and ceramic cooktop. Outside there is an entertainment area with inbuilt pizza oven to help entertain. All this quality and spacious living and much, much more awaits your inspection. Call us now to organise your inspection.

CRANEBROOK (WATERSIDE)

Why go through the stress of building when you can just move into this absolutely stunning four bedroom family home which is just under 40 squares (approximately). Consisting of huge open plan living areas, ducted air-conditioning plus parents/ in laws retreat which could also be converted back to a double garage. Inside this stylish design has smooth interiors that must be seen to be appreciated. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll love the tiled traffic areas, four good size bedrooms, en suite to main plus a downstairs powder room and intercom. This quality ex display home is in a quality estate where you can enjoy the swimming pool, tennis court 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 $589,950

SPACIOUS CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME

Emu Plains 91 Great Western Hwy Emu Plains NSW 2750

Glenmore Park Penrith 30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

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OFFERS OVER $549,000

ENTERTAINERS DREAM!

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.

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SILVERDALE

OFFERS OVER $749,000

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION

Perfectly located within a half hour (approximately) of Penrith and Liverpool’s CBD’s is this dream parcel of land. Totalling approximately 6.65 hectares (over 16 acres) and surrounded by 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, there is access to town water and even the possibility in the future to sub-divide (stca). As only a small part of the land can be viewed from the road we ask that you book your inspection with one of our agents today.

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OPEN HOUSE Sat 2nd 11.00 to 11.40am 38 Allison Drive

GLENMORE PARK

$649,000

Situated in one of Glenmore Parks finest locations is this magnificent family home. Features include, four 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 designer kitchen opens out to an expansive dining and entertaining area that enjoys a beautiful aspect out to the magnificently landscaped yard. With extras such as a large covered entertaining area, alarm, ducted air-conditioning and ducted vacuum and immaculate presentation.

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GLENMORE PARK

OFFERS OVER $669,000

LOOKING FOR A GEM?

Positioned in the prestige Blue Hills Estate and moments from The Northern Road is this perfect family home. Featuring four bedrooms upstairs all with built in’s along with another rumpus room. Downstairs, the home flows easily from formal lounge and dining through to a lovely everyday dining room then onto a unique nook where you can sit and escape the day to day stresses whilst overlooking the in ground salt water pool. Extras such as side access, a large undercover entertaining area for those family gatherings as well as a brilliant grassed area.

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GLENMORE PARK

OFFERS OVER $519,000

GREAT LOCATION - QUALITY HOME

Positioned in a quiet cul de sac in Glenmore Park close to the Mulgoa Road exit, and a short walk to enjoy the park and lake environment. With four bedrooms, all with built in’s and the main having en suite, plus an upstairs living area. Downstairs there are two living areas with a fireplace in the lounge and a good sized kitchen. There is internal access to the double garage, an inground salt water pool, undercover entertaining, ducted air-conditioning upstairs and split system air-conditioning downstairs and a third toilet in the laundry.

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.

Blaxland

Glenbrook

Cranebrook

Springwood

Emu Plains

Penrith

134D Great Western Hwy Blaxland NSW 2774

5 Wascoe Street Glenbrook NSW 2773

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

7 Great Western Highway Valley Heights NSW 2777

Lennox Centre Emu Plains NSW 2750

429 High Street Penrith NSW 2750

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

4735 2121

4722 5000 1055WWD3523

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CAMBRIDGE GARDENS

OFFERS OVER $499,950

BIG FAMILY HOME

All the boxes are ticked in this beautiful family home. Just to mention a few, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two huge living areas, a study, big laundry with plenty of storage and a utility room, which could be also be used as a second office or computer room. With the added bonus of ducted air, ducted vacuum, internal access to the garage and a triple carport. Also to help cut your electricity bills you have the added benefit of solar panels. Saving the best for last, but definitely not least, the kitchen is an absolute chef’s delight. So call today, you won’t be disappointed.

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PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $269,000

QUALITY LIVING OVER 55’S

It is time to enjoy your days in retirement with this well positioned two bedroom ground floor unit with its northerly aspect and ideal location in the complex close to the heated in ground pool, barbeque area and community rooms. Centrally located within easy level walk to Panthers, Nepean Centro, Penrith Plaza and Trotting club so life is about to improve. Both bedrooms are a good size; the main has two built in’s. There are ceiling fans throughout and the open living area has wall air-conditioning. A good open kitchen and large bathroom with laundry completes the package.

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OFFERS OVER

$269,950

ONE WAY OR ANOTHER!

This home with loads of potential will catch your attention. It features three bedrooms, a separate lounge and dining room, generous size kitchen and handy bathroom. There is also large side access, a carport and a great size yard with potential for a granny flat or second dwelling subject to council approval. Call us today and view tomorrow.

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ORCHARD HILLS

OFFERS OVER $949,950

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CAMBRIDGE PARK

$339,950

LOTS OF OPTIONS!

Whether you want to invest, renovate a good size home, build a new home or potentially develop (Subject to Council Approval), this property has it covered. With it being high set on more than 800m2, it features a very large lounge room, separate dining room, great size kitchen and meals area plus three oversized bedrooms. There’s also large side access and a detached garage. With the property having so many options and being located close to most amenities, this one 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.

$349,950

BRAND NEW - OFF THE PLAN

CUL DE SAC ACREAGE!

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PENRITH

$299,950

CHARACTER AND CHARM

This neat and tidy home includes three bedrooms with built in to the main, renovated bathroom and split system air conditioning. Situated on a large block with detached garage it is ideal for the astute investor or first home buyer. Call now to arrange your own private inspection.

PENRITH

OFFERS OVER $269,950

HASTA LA VISTA LANDLORD

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

KINGSWOOD

$249,950

The floor plan comprises three bedrooms, there is split system air conditioning and the advantage of a bathroom on both floors. The kitchen has a fresh feel to it; the internal laundry is a bonus as is the single lock up garage. Priced to please it will surely suit those looking to start out or increase their investment portfolio.

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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4739 8800 4739 1111 4751 8888 4735 8888 www.jimaitken.com.au

CAMBRIDGE PARK

OFFERS OVER

$285,000

FIRST HOME OR INVESTMENT

This brilliantly priced three bedroom home is perfect for your first home or astute investor as there is also 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.

Glenmore Park

Cranebrook

30 Mulgoa Road Regentville NSW 2745

Shop 9 Borrowdale Way Cranebrook NSW 2749

4733 6999

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Suite 11, 354 High Street Penrith (enter by Castlereagh St) ph: 4732 5677 or 1300 EDUCATED A TOUCH OF CLASS WITH TWO HOMES

ORCHARD HILLS OFFERS FROM $1,900,000

• 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!

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PENRITH $259,000

• Security Entrance • Open Plan • Polyurethane Kitchen

• Stainless Steal Appliances • Stunning Bathroom • Basement Parking

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IDYLLIC RURAL LIFESTYLE MINUTES FROM PENRITH

CASTLEREAGH $1,295,000

• A hugh house with four double bedrooms, master bedroom with walk-in-robe and ensuite. • Main bathroom on upper level. • Formal and informal living and dining areas.

• In-ground swimming pool in fully landscaped gardens. • Triple Lock up garages attached to home • Extra garage for the workshop or storage.

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NARRAWALLEE OFFERS FROM $180,000 LAND

• 695sm vacant block • Quiet cul-de-sac position • MOLLYMOOK Beach is a 2 minute drive away

• Last opportunity to pay no stamp duty on land if you buy now and build within 6 months

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

Sale

You will love the size of this 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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2 BL 639m OC 2 K

Sale $389,950 View Saturday 10.00-10.30am Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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$1 REDU 0, CED 00 0

Auction

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.

Auction Sat 9th June @ 11am in rooms 3/308 High St, Penrith View Saturday 12.00-12.30pm Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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Glenbrook LI NE ST W IN G

Cambridge Park 5 Sutton Road SUPER FIRST HOME OPPORTUNITY

Sale

Generous 3 bedroom brick veneer home sitting on a large 657m2 block in a quiet residential setting. Features include large seperate living area, generous country style kitchen with dinning area, timber floors, ceiling fans and wall air conditioner. Sure it needs a little TLC but your not paying for the finished product and you can do it your way.

O HO PE US N E

Sale $319,950 View Saturday 2.30-3.00pm Steve Jackson 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Cambridge Park $2 REDU 5, CED 00 0

Sale

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.

Sale $439,000 View Saturday 11.00-11.30am Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Blaxland $1 REDU 4, CED 00 0

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.

1 BL 318m OC 2 K

Sale

Sale $615,000 View Saturday 2.00-2.30pm Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

Glenmore Park

Warrimoo 9 Railway Parade GORGEOUS RESIDENTIAL HOMESTEAD

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

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

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

Sale Offers Over $390,000 View Saturday 1.00-1.30pm Mitchell Sheens 4732 3333 raywhitepenrith.com

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

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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ducted air conditioning, beautiful kitchen with gas appliances & built-in bar to enjoy after a hard dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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 builtin wardrobe to main bedroom. Currently tenanted, returning $310/wk rent.

Werrington County

4732 3333 Proudly presented by Penrith

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

South Penrith

Warrimoo

1055WWD3524

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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Werrington County 6 Bunce Place A HUGE HOME

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Blaxland 3 Moore Street SUPER LOCATION

O HO PE US N E

Glenbrook 18 Wright Street SITTING ON A 2639M2 BLOCK

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Affordable Step Into The Market

Brilliant Acreage Location

An opportunity exists for the keen fi rst home buyer to enter the market in this sought after suburb. The floor plan offers three bedrooms, built in to main, updated kitchen and bathroom, separate lounge and dining plus enclosed sunroom. Stepping outside you will fi nd a large undercover entertaining area with a private and secure yard as well as the added bonus of a double lock up garage! Within walking distance to local schools and shops this property demands your immediate attention. Call now!

Emu Plains

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. Th is 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.

Cranebrook

$369,950

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Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Emu Plains

Michael Ball Realty Michael Ball Realty Dukes Estate Agents Jim Aitken Penrith Jim Aitken Penrith

SILVERDALE Jim Aitken Emu Plains Michael Ball Realty Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Emu Plains Jim Aitken Glenbrook Ray White Penrith

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GLENBROOK

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WERRINGTON COUNTY

GLENMORE PARK Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Jim Aitken Glenmore Park Ray White Penrith

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t was a big success in its inaugural year in 2011, and now the Sydney Classic and Antique Truck Show is coming back to Penrith for the second time. Classic trucks, buses, fi re engines and vehicles of days gone by from across the country will be on display at the Museum of Fire on Sunday, June 17. The Sydney Classic and Antique Truck Show is all about promoting the collecting, conserving and the restoration of heavy

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There will be rides and activities for all ages to enjoy free of charge (after entry) and many displays of antique vehicles, including fully restored circus wagons from the past and demonstrations by Fire and Rescue NSW. “Sunday, June 17 will be a classic day, with classic trucks and classic entertainment,” Mr White said. “You can even take a journey back in time on one of the vintage double decker bus rides and see Penrith from a diff erent view.” For those who are keen to attend the

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Lorraine Pozza win for the season as a claimer. Keep this one in mind as Sam is going for his 100th win before the end of the season. Mia Sue proved too good for the fi eld in race five after running three wide with a lap to go. In race six, Presidential Holme driven by Mitchell Reese put up a nice performance and held the lead until the run home where it eventually tired giving up the lead to finish third. Captain Barossa came in at second place driven by Geoff rey Simpson and Just Ponder driven by Cindy Rixon, after sitting in the death seat, proved too strong in the run home and took out the win. Rojam Cullen from New Zealand driven by Michael Towers put on a brilliant performance travelling four lengths clear of all other horses when crossing the fi nishing line to win race seven. In race eight there was a lot of support for The River NZ, which was having its first start with driver, Glen McElinney. However Domestic Art driven by Gavin Fitzpatrick went back from the sixth barrier and made his move with a lap to go, taking out the final event on the program.

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Sydney University thrashed Penrith 4312 at Nepean Rugby Park last weekend, with the Emus unable to string back to back wins together following their previous 2119 upset win over Randwick. The Emus head to Forshaw Rugby Park this Saturday to take on Southern Districts in round eight of the competition. They’ll be looking for a crucial win ahead of the bye next weekend. Kickoff is at 3pm.

Former Penrith Panthers NRL player Adrian Purtell is recovering in hospital after suff ering a suspected heart attack. Purtell, now playing for Bradford in the English Super League, will spend the next week recovering from the incident. Purtell suff ered the heart attack on the team bus, which had to stop twice to treat him. The 27-year-old left the Panthers last season.

he build-up to this match was huge. The old master, Kevin Sheedy, was to face the favourite son of Essendon, James Hird, who he coached for Hird’s entire playing career at the Bombers. To add to that was the excitement of the fi rst ever game at the Giants’ new home, Skoda Stadium. The Bombers fans were out in full force to watch their old coach vs their new coach/old captain for the fi rst time, and they weren’t disappointed. Before the fi rst bounce, GWS had lost Folau to a hamstring injury, being replaced by youngster Jacob Townsend. The Giants were wasteful in the fi rst quarter kicking five straight behinds to Essendon’s three goals 1, but again, their never give up attitude shone through. Th is competitiveness wasn’t reflected on the scoreboard, and was made worse by the Bombers’ accuracy in front of goal, only kicking one behind in the fi rst half. Once again budding forward, Cameron, was a target up front, kicking three goals out of the team total of seven. After the game, James Hird said he was surprised how tough GWS were around the contest, a feature that other teams before them have also experienced when playing the Giants. He went on to say he wouldn’t like to play them in a couple of years, which is a huge compliment from one the game’s true

Bombers have a Giant win champions. There is defi nitely a bright future ahead and those current 9,353 members (and growing) will have something to be proud of in the near future. Th is week’s challenge once again sees the Giants on the road, this time to the Cattery, otherwise known as Simonds Stadium in Geelong. The once invincible Cats have been out of sorts in recent times and will face the ever ferocious Giants on Saturday. At home, Geelong will be a tough challenge, but with every passing week, GWS show improvement – this week hopefully the improvement will come in front of goals!

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The sky opened up over the Paceway last Thursday night, which made for a very cool and damp night. But this did not deter the loyal racing patrons who still showed their support in attending the meeting and hopefully took home some winners. Race one opened up with an exciting fi nish with a dead heat between Miss Livia driven by Blake Fitzpat rick and Dancelittlebaby driven by Kerry Ann Turner. Race two proved that Kerry Ann Turner was on a winning streak, winning on Bye Bye Sir. I have said it before and remind again, keep this one in your little black book. Race three witnessed Jimmy Douglas bring home the favourite Spring Artesian w it h an a ll t he way w in over Darooolmansbrother driven by David Morris, which ran second. In Race four, second favourite The Mastersprodigy led to the bottom turn whilst Son of Lopez sat one out on the leader. The Mastersprodigy eventually surrendered the lead for a nice win to Son of Lopez driven by Sam Hewit. Sam has just clocked up his 97th

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team of local bowlers will head into a statewide competition following their success at the 10 week long District Pennants. The 12-side team from Kingswood Sports Bowling Club took out the Grade 3 District Pennants last month against five western Sydney clubs in the Nepean District Bowling Association. The local bowlers have now won the right to compete against teams from across NSW in the hope of claiming the State Title. “Th is is a very exciting time for our

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anthers coach Ivan Cleary and dumped captain Luke Lewis held a dramatic 90 minute peace meeting on Tuesday in an attempt to diffuse a potentially major crisis at the club. It all began last Saturday, before Penrith’s breakthrough win over premiers Manly the following day, when coach Cleary informed Lewis that his services as captain were temporarily not needed, with hooker Kevin Kingston awarded the role. Lewis said the meeting between him and his coach on Tuesday morning helped make things a lot clearer for him. “Ivan and I had a really good chat today (Tuesday) to resolve a couple of things, which

was good, but we didn’t really talk too much about the captaincy situation,” he said. It’s understood Kingston is taking on the skipper role to stabilise the side until Lewis’ State of Origin commitments with the Blues are finished in round 19. “Ivan’s been talking about getting the captaincy back (after Origin) but I myself just want to have a good think about things,” Lewis said. “I want to make sure I get myself focused on what’s best for myself, what’s best for the team and also what’s best for the club moving forward. That’s where I’m at right now and I feel really clear (about things) and I’m happy the way I feel right now.”

The current New South Wales lock-forward said Cleary’s decision hit him very hard and took him by surprise. “The decision did hit me hard but Ivan sat down and explained it all to me today and I can understand where he’s coming from,” he said. “Ivan just wants some other guys to step up and take a leadership role, if I have the opportunity to go away from the club and into a State of Origin camp, and I can see where he is coming from. “I don’t want to make any quick decisions regarding having the captaincy back and I first want to make sure my football’s improving and my football does the talking.” - Nathan Taylor

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Plum adds grunt to forwards Big week for Nigel as he becomes a dad again and returns to the footy field eeks don’t get much better than this – returning to first grade following a serious shoulder injury, beating the 2011 premiers and adding a new member to the family – that all happened within a few days of each other for Penrith Panthers hardman Nigel Plum. “It was an awesome week, a great feeling,” Plum said. “First it was great to get back on the field, then it was good to get the win over Manly and to top it off my wife had a little boy, who we called Levi.” Plum, who had been sidelined since the pre-season with a shoulder injury, first heard of his inclusion in the Panthers side on Monday, before his little bundle of joy was born Tuesday morning. Plum said it was great having his first daughter Miller and his new son Levi at the game last Sunday afternoon. “Miller loved getting out to the game on Sunday but I think she was more interested

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in watching the Panthers mascot than me running around,” Plum joked. “It was good to have Levi there too, he may be a lucky charm, and my wife was pretty happy as well to be able to take the kids out and watch the game.” Plum, who returned to the side after four months off, was initially meant to be unavailable for the entire season but clever work by surgeons ensured he returned to the Panthers a lot earlier than expected. “With the type of surgery I had I was originally meant to be out for the season,” Plum said. “But when I spoke to the surgeon after the operation he said that he done things a little bit differently and moved the bicep tendon from the shoulder onto the actual arm, so it’s out of the rotation and movement of the shoulder which makes for a quicker recovery.” Last Sunday’s 22-4 win over the Manly Sea Eagles saw Plum put in a solid effort coming off the bench, playing 31 minutes for 23 tackles, 69 metres and 11 hit-ups. Plum said he pulled up a little sore after such a physical first game effort.

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Penrith’s Toyota Cup side continued on its merry way in season 2012 with a 28-20 win over Manly last Sunday. The victory over the last placed Sea Eagles puts Penrith into second spot on the ladder, with just two losses in the 2012 season.

The Panthers on Wednesday announced the signing of Dean Whare from Manly on a two year deal. “Dean is an extremely versatile footballer, who has shown his great potential by breaking into Manly’s top grade this year,” said GM Phil Gould.

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Panthers pounce on premiers The Fatal Five: The moments that mattered against the Sea Eagles

3. 32nd minute: Walsh takes on the line Penrith are getting a roll on when Luke Walsh receives the ball just inside Manly’s half with plenty of room to move. As he drifts right, he throws a big dummy that leaves Buhrer looking foolish before hitting the accelerator to slice through a hole. He draws Brett Stewart to find Ryan Simpkins in support, but Stewart reads it well and takes Simpkins down. A try appears to have gone begging – until Simpkins pops a miracle ball to Lachlan Coote, who juggles, gathers and crosses under the sticks for the first try. Something we don’t see enough of from Walsh. Hopefully that try boosts his confidence.

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very NRL contest is defined by moments. Some make you cheer, while others make you groan. Here we look at five moments that defined the Panthers vs Sea Eagles game: 1. 13th minute: Mansour steamrolls through

It’s a seemingly innocuous 20m tap with Manly’s defensive line well set – but that doesn’t stop new kid on the block Josh Mansour from wreaking havoc. Hitting it up from the restart, he palms off Anthony Watmough, flings Liam Foran to the ground like a rag doll, breaks a Matt Ballin tackle and scoots halfway down field. But he’s not done yet! He bashes his way past Brett Stewart and Watmough a second time before finally being pulled down 30m out. This kid is legit.

2. 22nd minute: End-to-end trysavers Travis Burns throws a gridiron-style pass across field to Etu Uaisele, who looks certain to score but for a brilliant ball-andall tackle by Brett Stewart. Penrith lose possession and Ballin breaks down field. Manly get a roll on and look certain to score themselves with a well-worked play out of dummy half, but Luke Lewis reads it perfectly and executes a trysaving legs tackle on Jamie Buhrer. A great passage of play.

4. 58th minute: Grant winds up Penrith win a penalty and attack 40m out. That 40 soon becomes 20 when Tim Grant winds up for a mega charge on the second tackle, leaving two Manly defenders in his wake. In a man-of-the-match performance from Grant, this was just one of many inspiring runs. It’s no coincidence Penrith’s form has improved since he returned from injury. 5. 59th minute: Panthers force consecutive sets The score is 6-4 with Penrith on the attack. A well-placed grubber from Walsh wins a repeat set, and then another from Burns shortly after wins a third. It’s wonderfully patient football, and they’re eventually rewarded with a try – not to mention tiring Manly out enough to inflict some more damage later in the game.

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