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FAT SHAMED PENRITH’S FRIGHTENING HEALTH STATS REVEALED EMILY FESZCZUK

ew data has shown that while New South Wales is the healthiest and least stressed state in the country overall, the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) recorded high rates of concerning health issues. The Australia’s Health Report: When Healthcare Meets Self-care report has uncovered that Penrith tops the state for rates of Body Mass Index (BMI) in the overweight or obese categories. Penrith reported high rates of BMI in 72.6 per cent of cases, ahead of Maitland (70.6 per cent) and Campbelltown (70.1 per cent). Meantime Penrith was third on the list of areas that reported high levels of stress, and fourth in areas that reported high levels of diabetes. The report was developed by analysing 755,778 health checks that took place on the medical grade SiSu Health Stations in Priceline and Priceline Pharmacy stores around Australia between November 2018 and October 2020. General Practitioner and Priceline Health Expert, Dr Preeya Alexander said whilst BMI on its own is not a great indicator of ‘health’ per se, Penrith recording the state’s highest BMI readings is a concern. “Many think that obesity is related to not moving enough and eating too much but this is not the case and it actually involves a complex range of factors ranging from

genetic factors to gut health to socioeconomic factors,” Dr Alexander said. “There is no single cause that can be identified for the high BMI readings to come out of Penrith, rather it is extremely complex and the health professionals in the area are likely all required to continue to address the issue for the community.” Dr Alexander said Penrith having the fourth worst diabetes rates in New South Wales and the third highest rate of stress can be linked to certain factors. “We know in Australia that the rates of obesity and obesity related disease like type 2 diabetes and fatty liver are on the rise, so high rates of diabetes is very much linked to this issue,” she said. “For each individual the factors that contribute to stress are different, but this report generated by Priceline Pharmacy captures the period of the COVID lockdowns in Australia, so I feel it gives us some really important insights into the stress levels of Australians over a very tricky patch of life.” Dr Alexander said focusing on basic things can make a huge difference to health outcomes, as can getting regular checks from a doctor. “Keeping active aiming for 30 minutes most days and eating a diet high in fruit and veggies is not always easy to do but it can be done and the health benefits for chronic disease prevention and weight management are enormous,” she said. Story continues on » p. 9

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Veterans split on future Some long-time Councillors won’t contest election, others vow to run again ALENA HIGGINS

ore than half of Penrith Council’s veteran Councillors have signalled their intention to run again in this year’s Council elections. Councillors Ross Fowler, Jim Aitken and John Thain have confirmed they will contest the September 4 election, while stalwart Kevin Crameri is likely to bow out and Greg Davies’ tenure looks doubtful. All five men have served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor over the course of their respective terms, and have sat on Council for more than 20 years. Cr Davies, a Penrith Councillor since 1995, said one thing is for sure: he won’t be running on a Labor Party ticket. “Our pre-selections closed a month ago and I didn’t put my hand up,” the East Ward Councillor said. “As I haven’t nominated the chances are I probably won’t, but as I said, I didn’t want to make my mind up until we get closer to the actual date.” Cr Crameri, who was first elected way

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Greg Davies’ Council tenure may end.

back in 1974, said it was still his intention not to stand. “That’s the situation at the moment, I might try and help somebody else get in, I don’t know,” he said.

they’re all coming to fruition, and it would nice to be a part of that and to make sure the public has a say in everything we do,” the South Ward Councillor said. Cr Fowler also has fuel left in the tank, despite serving since 1991. “I still think I have a lot to offer the city of Penrith,” the Liberal North Ward Councillor said. “I’ve still got the passion and I certainly have the ability, I know that, so I think I will be running providing everything goes according to plan and there are no upsets or illness or something along those lines that prevents me.” Similarly, Labor’s Cr Thain – a Penrith Councillor since 1999 and North Ward representative – is eager to return. “I’ve still got the juice, still got ideas so I’m keen for another crack,” he said. “I’m keen to serve the community if they want me for another three years.” NSW council elections were supposed to take place in September last year, but were postponed due to COVID-19. Penrith Council has 15 Councillors, four of whom are women, including incumbent Mayor Karen McKeown and Deputy Mayor Tricia Hitchen.

Retirement looms: Kevin Crameri looks set to call it a day.

However, fellow Independent Jim Aitken, who has been on Council since 1995, is preparing for another roll of the dice. “Penrith’s got some great plans it has been working on for a few years and

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Restaurants are ready for love ERIN CHRISTIE

ith several new restaurants opening in the community in the last 12 months, many local joints will be celebrating their first Valentine’s Day in operation this weekend. Checho’s, Griddle, Poppi Tino and Okami are all thrilled to make their debut as a Valentine’s Day date destination this Sunday, February 14. Checho’s, a contemporary Mexican restaurant operating on High Street in Penrith, are excited to be a popular location for couples this Sunday. They are hosting a five-course feast, including a cocktail on arrival. “I think it’s something we definitely needed to do, and something that’ll work really well,” said venue manager Josh Wiles regarding the restaurant’s plans for Valentine’s Day. “This five-course sit-down is something we haven’t really done before. It’s a chance for our chefs to shine and show the Penrith community what they can do.” Nearby Griddle, which opened in August 2020, says they’re also looking forward to running a special evening this weekend.

“We’re new in the area, so it’s always nice to try somewhere new,” said restaurant manager Paige Glover. Griddle is doing a three-course meal for customers with plenty of entrée and dinner options to choose from. Poppi Tino is the newest addition of the bunch, having only been open for a few weeks. The Kingswood venue serves authentic Italian food at Caddens Corner. “We’re looking forward to it, we’ve got a fair few bookings already... it’s exciting,” said owner Con Koutroumbas when discussing Sunday. Mr Koutroumbas has been operating various businesses in the area for a decade now and is particularly excited about his newest venture. “We have a good location, great service, great food,” he said simply. Poppi Tino’s has a three-course set menu for couples attending on Valentine’s Day, including a complementary glass of sparkling wine. For couples after Japanese this Valentine’s Day, restaurant chain Okami also opened a Penrith branch in January. With plenty on offer this coming weekend, make sure to take your date somewhere new to celebrate.

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olitical correctness masking as progressiveness has struck again this week, with both the NRL and a popular charity the latest to join the fun of cancel culture. The Parramatta Eels have become the latest footy club to dump its cheerleaders, devastating dancers on the eve of the new season.

“How we get equality, apparently, is by putting women out of work”

In a game that pretends it supports and engages women, 30-odd dancers – many of them enjoying their first professional opportunity in the industry – have been told they’re not wanted. In a statement to News Corp, the Eels say it’s about “game day entertainment priorities” and “the uncertainty regarding on-field entertainment protocols in the current COVID environment.” Poor old COVID gets the blame for everything these days. There is no indication that NRL teams will be forced into ‘bubbles’ this year or that on-field entertainment will be restricted, but it’s an easy excuse, so why not throw it out there. The Eels join a list of clubs who’ve moved on from cheerleaders over the past few seasons, all for different reasons, though I suspect it’s largely about a common misconception that having a cheerleader program is out of touch with modern expectations. Equality must rule, after all. And how we get equality, apparently, is by putting women out of work. Women who have, in many cases, danced since they were kids and aspire to work in the industry professionally. Most would be Eels fans, happy to play a part in the game day experience. Now they’re not wanted.

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Where is the outrage? Surely every female empowerment group and equality activist should be out there this week demanding these women be reinstated and not simply cast aside despite being part of a tradition at Parramatta that dates back more than half a century. This isn’t about wanting to look at girls in skimpy outfits, which is how some commentators would like to portray it. It’s about calling out rugby league for its hypocrisy. When the Eels run out in this year’s Women in League round, or wear pink jerseys or socks at some point during the season, just remember that this is the same club that thought professional, female dancers didn’t deserve to be part of their club. Not a priority, to use the club’s words. I don’t go to the footy to look at the cheerleaders, and I suspect most don’t.

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But they’re part of game day, and play a part in offering something different to the TV product, which is critical in getting people through the gates. The Eels will move on from their decision swiftly, patting themselves on the back along the way. The cheerleaders meanwhile are devastated, and understandably so, particularly given the Parramatta squad is so renowned given it is the longest serving in the NRL. The biggest deal in the world? Of course not, and nobody is pretending it is. But it matters to these dancers, who’ve done nothing wrong and deserve an opportunity to ply their trade. On a side note, we’ve confirmed this week that the Panthers’ cheer squad, the Pantherettes, will be back on deck this year – the club continuing its longstanding tradition of supporting local dancers to be part of the club. Meanwhile, it seems like children’s charity Barnardo’s has also been drinking the politically correct Kool-Aid. It’s dumped it’s Mother of the Year concept, because it does not celebrate other caregivers like same sex parents and grandparents. So the solution is to dump the longstanding award, which recognises amazing women in the community, and instead make some loose commitment to launch another award in the future. Looking back through past winners this week, it’s hard not to be inspired. Incredible stories, wonderful mothers. Now, the concept is confined to history because celebrating mothers is not woke enough. What a time to be alive.

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Wallacia verdict close Next big twist in long-running cemetery drama to play out next week ALENA HIGGINS

allacia residents eager to learn the fate of their golf course have only days to wait, with a verdict on the revised cemetery proposal expected next week. The Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) was due to determine the development application (DA) on December 18, however the decision was deferred. “The panel agreed to defer the determination of the matter to allow for a new public meeting date to be set where time can be set aside to hear from the 19 persons registered to address the meeting, and to allow the panel sufficient time to consider the complex issues raised in the determination report, which may require legal advice,” the Record of Deferral states. Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust (CMCT) plans to halve the 18-hole course to make way for 27,000 burial plots, a chapel and administration buildings. However, Penrith Council has recommended the SWCPP, an independent body, refuse the DA. Lodged in 2019, the DA also includes

The battle over a proposed cemetery at Wallacia continues.

alternations and additions to the existing clubhouse plus a new bowling green, pool and gym. The DA is a significant downgrade on

CMCT’s original proposal for the site, which included up to 88,000 burial plots. That plan was ultimately rejected by the NSW Independent Planning Commission

(IPC) and is currently the subject of an appeal. Meanwhile, Penrith Council last week issued a public notice advising of its involvement in litigation in the Land and Environment Court in relation to the original DA, submitted in 2017. A Council spokesman said the appeal has been in progress since November 2019. “The matter is listed for hearing on March 17-19 and March 22,” he said. “The proponent was granted leave by the court on January 28, 2021 to submit amended plans which seek to reduce the number of cemetery plots from 88,000 to 40,000.” In July 2019, the IPC directed the SWCPP to refuse consent for a multi-denominational cemetery at Wallacia on a number of grounds. The IPC found the application would have significant social impacts on the community. However, the licensee of Wallacia Country Club, St Johns Park Bowling Club, said its financial future was riding on the second DA being approved. SWCPP will meet on Wednesday, February 17 to determine the DA.

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Orchard Hills residents concerned over Sydney Metro land acquisition EMILY FESZCZUK

rchard Hills landowners are â&#x20AC;&#x153;devastatedâ&#x20AC;? over being forced to sell their properties to make way for a new train station as part of the Sydney Metro airport line project. The residents have serious concerns over the scale of land being compulsory acquired by the State Government for the project and the value of offers being given to buy their homes. Landowners Christine and Jason Vella, who have lived in Orchard Hills for almost 12 years, said they were shocked when they were told their property would be a full compulsory acquisition. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we were first notified, it said they would only need roughly half an acre off the back of our block but then they came back and said it was the full five acres, which has devastated us,â&#x20AC;? Ms Vella said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have compared the numbers on the stations for the Metro West project around Westmead, which they have only taken 3.89 acres for construction, yet they are acquiring 65 acres for this one, so there seems to be a massive discrepancy.â&#x20AC;?

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies with Orchard Hills landowners. Photo: Melinda Jane.

With less than 12 months before over a dozen landowners will have to move, fellow residents Jesse and Lauren Vella said they just want a fair deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When the line was announced, and they said it would not affect the surface of the land at all but would be a subterranean land acquisition yet now they want to take it all,â&#x20AC;? Mr Vella said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My grandmotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property is also

being acquired after being there over 20 years, so she isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t taking it well. All we want is justification on why they need the amount of land they are taking and fair compensation so we can relocate in the same area, but their current offers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t provide that.â&#x20AC;? A Sydney Metro spokesperson said it understands the property acquisition process can cause stress and frustration.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orchard Hills will be an intensive construction site used to launch and support the operation of two tunnel boring machines and the site will also include spoil storage and removal, precast concrete tunnel segments storage, a grout batching plant and site facilities,â&#x20AC;? the spokesperson aid. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sydney Metro engages independent, qualified and highly experienced property valuers to undertake an assessment of compensation in accordance with the Just Terms Act.â&#x20AC;? Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies is calling on the government to engage with the residents and offer adequate compensation so they can stay in the community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have strong concerns about the scale of the land acquisitions that Sydney Metro is undertaking as it simply does not add up to what is essential for the construction of that metro,â&#x20AC;? Ms Davies said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The government has earmarked the entire precinct to be rezoned as a commercial mixed use residential area that will astronomically increase the value of the land and thereby enable the government to pay for the Sydney Metro line and pay the residents what is needed.â&#x20AC;?

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Locals turn to pokies New data shows Penrith’s love of the punt continued despite pandemic EMILY FESZCZUK

ata from Liquor and Gaming NSW has revealed that Penrith’s love for gambling has continued despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Gaming machine reports show that pokie profits from clubs in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA) from June to November 2020 increased nearly 11 per cent to over $68 million compared to the same period in 2019. Despite the six-month figure being an eye-watering amount, Wesley Mission CEO, Reverend Stu Cameron said he is not surprised about the increase with poker machines becoming a ‘suburban scourge’. “Over $18 million is lost each day in NSW alone and our Wesley Gambling Counsellors are supporting between 10 and 20 people per week from the Penrith area which is a significant increase in demand with a wide variety of clients of all ages and both sexes,” he said. “In the current climate, with increased unemployment and stress caused by COVID-19, more people are vulnerable to gambling harm, so we’re not surprised

to see this reported increase in Penrith where poker machines are readily accessible.” A ClubsNSW spokesperson said that while there was a post-COVID increase, club gaming profits overall were down 14.9 per cent in the 12 months to November 2020. “The gaming machine revenue increase that Penrith clubs experienced between June and November last year is in line with the overall NSW retail sales growth for the same period, which was over 10 per cent,” the spokesperson said. “Given the 10-week industry shutdown that immediately preceded the period in question, and the subsequent pent-up demand, a gaming revenue rise is unsurprising.” Wesley Gambling Counselling Team Leader, Alan Henderson said that the Wesley Mission can provide individual, tailored gambling counselling programs for locals in need. “We support individuals but can also support family members where the person with a gambling problem will not seek help and if you know someone who is experiencing financial difficulties, one of

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Gambling rose nearly 11 per cent in Penrith during the pandemic.

the possible causes may be gambling,” he said. “We encourage people to have a brave conversation and point people towards the free and professional help available

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RELAY FOR LIFE AXED FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the current uncertainty and ongoing limitations on physical events, and after careful consideration and consultation with the community on likely support for an alternative version of Relay, Cancer Council have decided that Penrith Relay For Life 2021 is no longer viable,â&#x20AC;? a statement issued by organisers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to fulfil their commitment to

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

High St ALDI to undergo makeover.

Local residents are set to enjoy an even better shopping experience at ALDI Penrith High Street as it completes a comprehensive store upgrade. ALDI Penrith High Street will close temporarily from 5pm Monday, February 15 and re-open on Wednesday, March 3 with a fresh new look, including better product displays, improved navigation and modern styling. Many of the improvements have been implemented following extensive store trials and ALDIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s state-wide rollout of its modern store design in South and Western Australia. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delighted to be introducing these innovations, we want our customers to know they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lead to higher prices,â&#x20AC;? an ALDI Australia spokesperson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Low prices are a big deal for ALDI. In fact, we refuse to be beaten on price. This is our fundamental point of difference and one we will never give away.â&#x20AC;? New features include redesigned shelving, expanded wooden produce bays, as well as extended energy efficient chillers. As energy management remains a key priority for ALDI, the store has energy efficient LED lighting. There will also be improved point-ofsale displays and store signage.

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Endocrinologist and Clinical Lead of Nepean Blue Mountains Family Metabolic Health Service at Nepean Hospital, Dr Kathryn Williams supports the statistics and said her clinic sees similar issues when treating patients with obesity. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that obesity is 70 per cent genetic so when you put certain stressors on a person with a genetic risk such as socioeconomic, mental health or financial strain it can lead to poor lifestyle choices and have them developing obesity,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emotional eating can happen from stress and diabetes is linked to obesity, so we are working on solutions in our area and are about to work with community colleagues to develop a full obesity program and also get some help for type 2 diabetes out in the community.â&#x20AC;?

â&#x20AC;˘ Alana Kowalczyk DA21/0009 20 First Street, Kingswood Demolition of existing structures, Torrens title subdivision x 2 lots, construction of 6 x 2-storey townhouses and strata title subdivision x 6 lots Contact: Sufyan Nguyen on 4732 8568 Closing Date: 1 March 2021 â&#x20AC;˘ Stimson Urban & Regional Planning DA20/0555.01 312 Third Avenue, Llandilo Review of Determination â&#x20AC;&#x201C; alterations, additions and PRGLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV WR DQ H[LVWLQJ IUXLW DQG YHJHWDEOH VWRUH and change of use to a shop pursuant to Section 4.11 existing uses of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Contact: Donna Clarke on 4732 7991 Closing Date: 1 March 2021 â&#x20AC;˘ Todd Obradovic DA21/0024 60 Canberra Street, Oxley Park Demolition of existing structures and construction of 10 x 2-storey town houses and associated works Contact: Lucy Goldstein on 4732 8136 Closing Date: 1 March 2021 â&#x20AC;˘ Greater Western Group (NSW) Pty Ltd DA21/0025 103â&#x20AC;&#x201C;109 Laycock Street, Cranebrook Demolition of existing structures and construction of a seniors housing development consisting of 16 dwellings and strata subdivision Contact: Pukar Pradhan on 4732 7726 Closing Date: 1 March 2021

helping people affected by cancer, they need to ensure Relay For Life raises enough money once factoring in all the costs to deliver the event. With low community support for an alternative virtual offering, the event is not viable this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This decision was not made lightly, and the disappointment is felt by the Relay For Life Committee and Cancer Council.â&#x20AC;?

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Lot 21 DP 215146, Lot 22 DP 215146, Lot 20 DP 31682 (No. 34) Somerset Street, Kingswood Proposed construction of a 5-storey private health facility containing a 90-bed mental health hospital and associated health services with 3 levels of basement and lower ground parking for 92 cars and a roof terrace â&#x20AC;&#x201C; site includes 34â&#x20AC;&#x201C;36 Somerset Street and 2 Hargrave Street The proposal is an Integrated Development. The application seeks approval from Water NSW. In accordance with Section 2.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the development application will be referred to the Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP) for determination. The Development Application referred to in this notice and supporting documentation accompanying the subject DSSOLFDWLRQ PD\ EH LQVSHFWHG RQ 3HQULWK &RXQFLOÂˇV '$ Tracker at penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/DAtracker or at the ORFDWLRQV OLVWHG EHORZ DW DQ\ WLPH GXULQJ RUGLQDU\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH hours, in the period from 15 February 2021 to 15 March 2021. Penrith City Council â&#x20AC;˘ 601 High Street, Penrith NSW 2750

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Any person may, during the exhibition period, make a submission in writing to Penrith City Council, in relation to the Development Application. Where a submission is made by way of an objection, the grounds of objection DUH WR EH VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;HG LQ WKH VXEPLVVLRQ 7KH VXEPLVVLRQ LV WR LQFOXGH &RXQFLOÂˇV UHIHUHQFH QXPEHU '$

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Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council. Details of these determinations are available for public inspection IUHH RI FKDUJH GXULQJ &RXQFLOÂˇV QRUPDO EXVLQHVV KRXUV DW the Civic Centre, 601 High Street, Penrith.

NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment â&#x20AC;˘ 10 Valentine Avenue, Parramatta NSW 2150

For any queries relating to the proposal, please contact Sandra Fagan on (02) 4732 7992. Viewing of Development Applications

Disclosure of Political Donations or Gifts By law, reportable political donations or gifts must be disclosed by anyone lodging a planning application to Council. Call 4732 7649 or visit penrithcity.nsw.gov.au

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Penrithâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Relay for Life event has been cancelled in back to back years. The event was cancelled last year during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but ongoing uncertainty around events has resulted in organisers also pulling the pin for 2021. Relay for Life was due to be held at the beginning of May.

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onely Planet is serving up 40 perfect culinary weekends in Australia and New Zealand. Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula, Tasmania’s Bruny Island, South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula and New South Wales’ Tweed Valley are heralded as amongst the best gourmet regions in Australia. Gourmet Trails: Australia & New Zealand allows readers to meet the producers and celebrate the ingenuity and passion of Australia’s best food and wine regions. Having tasted their way around our massive country the team of Lonely Planet writers have delivered a definitive showcase of Australia’s epicurean regions tailoring itineraries that celebrate our vibrant local produce and the creative minds that deliver these culinary delights.

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Our celebrity NRL tipping competition will be back in just a few weeks, and our local celebrities will have some high-profile competition this year. 2GB’s Ben Fordham will be part of the competition in 2021 – ready to show off his tipping skills!

With an abundance of hip restaurants, food markets, craftbeer breweries, microdistilleries, vineyards, coffee roasters, cheesemakers and culinary specialists you don’t have to go any further than our own backyard to experience world class produce. Gourmet Trails: Australia & New Zealand is out now at all good book stores. The Weekender has five copies of Gourmet Trails to give away. For your chance to win one, send an email to competitions@ westernweekender.com.au with ‘Gourmet’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Thursday, February 18 and the winners will be notified by email. Terms and conditions are available at www.westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.

lucky paceway winners Members of the Penrith Paceway have the chance to win great prizes thanks to a special promotion involving the club and The Western Weekender. Club members can pick up a free specially numbered bumper sticker from the Paceway or the Weekender office, and our spotters will be out and about in the community.

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PCYC implements changes after six-year-old boy disappears from centre during holiday program EMILY FESZCZUK

PCYC says it has adopted changes to its supervisory practices. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Concerned mother Eve Turner.

“As soon as staff noticed the child was missing, PCYC NSW enacted its well-established protocol and an onsite police officer alerted local area police who quickly located the child nearby and they were returned safely to the club,” the spokesperson said. “Following this isolated incident PCYC NSW has conducted a formal investigation and has adopted some minor changes to its supervisory practices.”

and Jamison Road would have taken time, so I wonder how long it took for them to notice he was missing?” Ms Turner said it was out of character for her son but he will not be attending the school holiday program in future. “He’s an only child so this was a good activity for him outside of school. PCYC has apologised and said things have changed, but I have lost that trust so I wont be sending him there again,” she said.

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hen Eve Turner dropped her six-year-old son Brayden at PCYC Penrith’s school holiday program last month, she expected him to have a fun day of activities. The South Penrith mum was shocked when she discovered her son had walked out of the centre shortly after and had gone missing. “I dropped him off for his third time attending and because it was a hot day, I went to his dad’s house to check on his old dog while he was at work but, when I arrived, I found Brayden there,” Ms Turner told the Weekender. “This sweet lady Elaine was going for a walk near Jamison Park and saw him with no parents, so she walked him home to his dad’s house in South Penrith with his directions and waited to see if anyone would come home.” While Brayden has not said how he was able to leave the centre, a PCYC spokesperson said that safety of young people in its care is a responsibility that is taken very seriously.

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Since being informed of new protocols in place, Ms Turner said she still has an issue with the situation. “I dropped Elaine to her house then I took Brayden back to PCYC and the police were already there but myself and the emergency number listed had not even been contacted,” she said. “Elaine said she was waiting with him for nearly 20 minutes before I turned up and for him to cross all those roads near Kmart

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Apprenticeship We are currently looking for an apprentice Engineering Fabricator, no experience necessary all training provided. Driver’s licence preferred (car). We specialise in stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium fabrication and TIG, MIG, ARC welding. You will be able to gain experience in folding, rolling, cutting and forming techniques, welding and installation – site work as well. We also do oxy and plasma cutting so there is a great deal of variety every day. Someone who is interested in metal work would be ideal. Factory is in Llandilo near Penrith.

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A remarkable legacy Passionate and dedicated: How Chris Nobis helped Australia grow ALENA HIGGINS

n 1970, a young German engineer decided to pack his bags, leave his successful career behind and forge a new business and life on the other side of the globe. More than 50 years on, Paal Kit Homes – the longest established kit home company in Australia – remains a testament to the drive, hard work and determination of its founder, Chris Nobis and his dedicated wife Ursula. Mr Nobis, who set up his fledgling business in a small disused dairy shed in Station Street, Penrith before building the state-of-the art factory on Russell Street, Emu Plains, died on January 10 aged 84. His lifelong friend and business advisor, David Trist, met Mr Nobis at St Marys Train Station when he first arrived in Australia looking for potential areas to establish his business, and showed him around the district. Mr Trist, a St Marys bank manager at the time, said he was immediately impressed

with the young migrant, who would go on to pioneer lightweight steel framing and revolutionise the kit home industry. “He decided to introduce a new, steel frame building system which was suitable for owner builders,” he said. “By the owner providing much of the labour to put the house up, you save around 30 to 40 per cent of the end cost of the home, a tremendous amount.” In those days, steel framing was relatively new, but the white ants were good salesman, Mr Nobis used to say. “A steel frame meant white ants wouldn’t bite it and it could just be bolted together,” Mr Trist explained. “In typical German style, it was absolutely meticulous as far as design and stability goes.” But Mr Trist admits he wasn’t convinced by one of Mr Nobis’ earliest designs. “One of the earliest jobs he decided to build was a flat roof home at Kingswood,” he recalled. “He got the block of land and I told him, ‘as an experienced bank manager, that he would never sell it, that people don’t want

flat roofs, you might like them in Europe but they’re no good here’. He was proven wrong. “He sold it immediately upon completion,” he laughed. “From that day on until he died he used to chip me about it, saying ‘what a poor judge I was’ – it’s still standing, too.” But it was not always plain sailing in the early years, with Mr Nobis’ inexperience as a businessman and high ideals draining capital. He lost a lot of money fast, prompting him to adapt his building methods in order to survive. This saw him move away from timber framing altogether and discover steel, which lead to experimenting with very light gauge but high tensile frames – the winning formula. His eldest son, Eddy, said his father’s approach – not only to business, but to life in general – was to back himself, never dwell on the past and always move forward. “All his life, he set himself a goal and he went for it,” he said.

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“He gave it his all until he either succeeded, or he didn’t. “And if he didn’t succeed, he changed, set a new course and went for that with everything he had. “He told me, ‘you have to make the decision and then follow it through, without looking left or looking right. Not all decisions will work out, but so long as a few more decisions work than fail, you will succeed’.” Before coming to Australia, Mr Nobis learned his craft in a small Belgium town called Paal, which is where the name for the business originated. Eddy, who now runs the family-owned business, said his father took tremendous pride in being able to provide a stable workplace for his employees. “He took great satisfaction in being able to contribute, in this way, to the lives of his employees,” he said. A grandfather and great-grandfather, Mr Nobis is survived by his sons Eddy, Philip, Felix and his daughter Sally-Anne, all of whom are successful in their own right, Mr Trist said. “It’s a very fine example of a migrant family who helped Australia grow.”

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A woman has been charged after driving with a disqualified licence. About 2.30pm on Wednesday, February 3, police were patrolling Joseph Street, Kingswood when they sighted a motor vehicle stop in a ‘no stopping during school times’ zone. Police spoke to the driver, a 22-year-old Kingswood woman and when asked to produce her licence, she allegedly said that she did not have it, but it was at her home. The woman was breath tested which returned a negative result, but checks revealed that she was the holder of a NSW CP1 Class licence which expired in 2019. Further checks revealed she had been issued three previous infringement notices for similar offences since December 2019. She was charged and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, March 4.

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A man has been charged after multiple packages were stolen in Jordan Springs. About 11.20am on Thursday, February 4 a resident in Flotilla Circuit, Jordan Springs had a package delivered. It is alleged between 11.20am and 12.30pm this package was stolen. About 11.50am on the same date, a resident in Brooklime Street, Jordan Springs had a package delivered to their door and it is alleged a short time later this package was also stolen. Police attended and obtained CCTV footage covering the incidents where they identified an alleged offender, a 37-yearold Werrington County man. About 4pm on Friday, February 5 police were patrolling Glencoe Avenue, Werrington County and stopped this man in his motor vehicle and had a conversation with him. The man was arrested and searched along with his vehicle. He was charged with ‘drive motor vehicle during disqualification period’ and three counts of ‘larceny’.

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Werrington: Woman charged after police assaulted during arrest

A woman has been charged after she assaulted police in Werrington last week. About 10.30pm on Thursday, February 4 police attended Werrington Railway Station to respond to a self-harm incident. At the station, a Police Inspector was attempting to restrain a 31-year-old Werrington woman. It is alleged that the woman was highly erratic and argumentative with police, refusing to comply with any direction given and also appeared intoxicated. When police have tried to assist the Inspector, it is alleged the woman verbally abused a female officer before pushing and kicking her in the chest. The woman was arrested, and whist being put in the rear of the police vehicle, she also kicked a male police officer in the face. She was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with two counts of ‘assault officer in execution of duty’.

Penrith: Man and woman charged after breaking into business

A man and woman have been charged after they broke into a building in Penrith this week and assaulted police. About 7.45pm on Monday, February 8, an alarm was activated at a business premises in Henry Street, Penrith. It is alleged two people were sighted by remote access CCTV but when police arrived the people had left through a rear door. Police then searched the location with an employee to determine what was missing. A short time later police stopped an 18-year-old Penrith woman and a 19-yearold Springwood man on Henry Street who matched the description from the CCTV footage. The woman became aggressive and was swearing at police before lunging towards an officer. Once further police arrived, it is alleged she continued to struggle with officers and kicked one in the thigh. Both the woman and man were taken to Penrith Police Station and charged.

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Car park takes next step State Government awards construction contract for project at Emu Plains

community but employ around 50 people in a range of fields including engineering, construction and administration roles.” Key features of the overall project include a new commuter car park with up to 750 additional spaces located on vacant land to the west of Emu Plains Station, off Old Bathurst Road, and additional accessible parking spaces and motorcycle parking bays. There is also a new footbridge over Old Bathurst Road to provide safe and direct pedestrian access between the new car park and the station and a new intersection on Old Bathurst Road to allow vehicle entry and exit into the car park Landscaping including a vegetated drainage channel through the car park and the provision for future electric vehicle charging spaces is also part of the project, as is CCTV, lighting and wayfinding signage for improved safety and security. The project is expected to be completed in early 2022.

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he State Government has announced that the contract to design and build the new 750 additional car parking spaces for public transport customers at Emu Plains Station has been awarded to Stephen Edwards Constructions Pty Ltd. The Emu Plains Commuter Car Park project is a joint initiative of the Federal and State Governments to provide additional commuter parking and ease congestion on roads. “The Commuter Car Park Program is designed to make it easier for customers who need to drive part of their journey to access public transport hubs,” State Penrith MP, Stuart Ayres said. “Stephen Edwards Constructions has been awarded the contract to deliver the new car park on behalf of Transport for NSW. Detailed design work has commenced and early works are due to start in the coming months. “This project will not only provide more access to parking for the

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rchard Hills Public School is spending the month of February raising money for the Cancer Council in recognition of the impact cancer has had on the local community. “Last year, there were some students in my class who had been affected by cancer that I had spoken to,” Year 1-2 teacher Taiha McDonald told the Weekender. “There was a teacher at this school whose sister passed away from cancer, and my Dad actually has cancer. “There were just teachers and students who I could see it had impacted.” Realising February was National Cancer Month, Ms McDonald put the idea forward for a whole month of fundraising, guided by incentives to help reach their final goal of $5000, at which point, she has agreed to have her head shaved in front of the entire school “I contacted the Cancer Council and got some information and found some teachers who were willing to jump in and have different things done, like their legs waxed,” Ms McDonald explained.

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“I’ve always wanted to shave my head for cancer, and I’ve just never had the opportunity.” The school has many fun activities planned for the month of fundraising. They are selling Zooper Dooper ice blocks daily for a dollar donation, offering henna hand tattooing on Mondays and Fridays, and have days planned where the kids can wear bandanas and have their hair coloured for donations. They also have classes competing to see who can create the longest coin train, a great way for parents and kids alike to ditch their extra shrapnel. The class with the longest train will receive a prize. They have also set up an online page with the Cancer Council, where members of the community can donate to show their support and leave a message or dedication to go with their donation. Currently, the school has raised $1000 – enough money for Peter Shaw, a Year 5-6 teacher, to have his legs waxed in front of the entire school at the end of the month. “Bring it on, anything for a good cause,” Mr Shaw said. “Who needs hairy legs anyway? I’m just glad it’s not my eyebrows!”

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Ready for storm season SES volunteers prepare for uncertain weather as summer comes to an end

ocal NSW State Emergency Service (NSW SES) volunteers across the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley are preparing their communities for the consequences of potential widespread flooding this storm season. Volunteers from the NSW SES Hawkesbury, Penrith, The Hills, Mt Druitt, Blacktown and Gosford Units are at the ready to support the more than 130,000 people that would be affected if major flooding were to occur. “We have seen a lot of wet weather already this storm season, which has resulted in many cases of riverine and flash flooding across the state,” NSW SES Metro Zone Commander, Greg Swindells said. “The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley is very wet, and with the potential for increased rainfall, there is a higher likelihood of flooding. “This is why our volunteers are trained and capable of supporting residents prior to, during and post flooding within the Valley. “We have more than 4,200 volunteers within metropolitan Sydney and the Blue Mountains, so we are well resourced to

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Valley, it is vital residents do what they can to get ready themselves as well. “If a flood occurs, evacuation orders may be issued at short notice,” he said. “Other factors such as power outages may impact communication channels. “That’s why it’s so important to know your flood risk, find out about key evacuation routes and prepare what you will take and where you will go. “We need people to be informed and empowered now, instead of waiting for directions in the event of an emergency.” As part of a Flood Strategy for the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley, advertising is underway to remind people on learning their flood risk. The NSW SES website has a lot of useful and practical information specially created for residents in the region. Included among the resources are tips on how to keep updated about weather and flood warnings, as well as crucial preparedness advice – such as how to find your key evacuation routes and creating a ‘get ready to go’ kit. If you need emergency assistance in a storm or flood, call NSW SES on 132 500. If the situation is life-threatening, call 000.

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Volunteers from the Penrith branch of the Red Cross. Photo: Melinda Jane.

years. They usually run raffles in fundraising efforts, and contribute to Penrith Festival, although the event was cancelled last year due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2018 they released their own cookbook on World Red Cross Day, which featured special family recipes from the members. They have also been heavily involved in helping those affected by bushfires in recent years and contribute to many local humanitarian efforts.

However, Ms Towle has said they need more modern ideas for fundraising going forward in 2021. Volunteer Pat Smith has been involved with Red Cross Penrith since 1989, and said it’s been a positive experience. “My aim was just to help locally, and with the Red Cross, it’s actually worldwide, and that appealed to me too because there’s such tragedies that happen overseas,” Ms Smith said.

“Every time there were emergencies and we knew, we were in there, we could help somebody, that was really encouraging for us too.” When asked about why she’d recommend volunteering, Ms Smith said it was “the satisfaction it gives one to know that they’re helping other people … yes, that’s the main aim of volunteering – you want to help somebody.” To volunteer, call 1800 733 276.

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Gorgeous puppy needs a name for his life of service

Local daycare centres and pre-schools score grants

iscount Drug Stores is calling on the community to help name a new puppy for Assistance Dogs Australia. The puppy is the 12th assistance dog that Discount Drug Stores has sponsored for Assistance Dogs Australia, having raised more than $300,000 for the charity across its 131 stores nationally. Carefully selected for his calm and affectionate temperament, the adorable black Labrador now needs a name before he can begin a two-year training journey to become a fully qualified Assistance Dog. Starting on his ‘L-plates’, the gorgeous ‘Super Pup’ will spend his first 12-14 months with a volunteer Puppy Educator who will provide him with a loving home and teach him the basic skills to become a confident and well-socialised dog. He will then move into higher level training at the National Training School in Sydney, before moving to his life-long home where he will provide the ultimate companionship to an individual or family living with disability. To get involved in the competition and for your chance to win a $250 Visa Card Voucher, visit the website www. discountdrugstores.com.au/name-ourpuppy-2021.

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ocal pre-schools and daycare centres will improve their services thanks to new State Government grants. More than $11 million will be distributed across the State through the NSW Government’s Quality Learning Environments (QLE) grants. The QLE grants provide not-for-profit community and mobile pre-schools and not-for-profit long day care services across the State with funding of up to $15,000 to purchase resources and activities which improve physical or educational learning environments. The grants will fund improvements to physical spaces by enhancing the quality of the grounds and buildings of services. They can also be used to provide specialised educational programs for children to address identified educational needs.

Services across the Penrith region who have been successful in securing grants include: Glenbrook Pre-School, Blue Emu Children’s Centre, Carita Children’s Centre, The Emu Plains Kids Place, Grays Lane Children’s Centre, Jamisontown Children’s Centre, Platypus Playground Children’s Centre, Rainbow Cottage Children’s Centre, Tamara Children’s Centre, Tandara Children’s Centre, Wattle Glenn Children’s Centre, Cranebrook Community Pre-School, Western Sydney University Early Learning Penrith and Lapstone Pre-School Kindergarten and Early Development Program. “Early childhood education is incredibly important and these grants will help educators provide high quality learning environments for our children,” said State Member for Penrith and Minister for Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres.

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Ching Lai said his first weeks interning have been positive. “We have really great support in the hospital with all the senior colleagues, the previous interns and the residents so whenever we have questions, we can just ask and they will help us out,” he said. “I want to be a medical oncologist in the future, and I heard that Nepean Hospital has a really good cancer centre and with all those services and experts, I knew I would like to be there for my training.” The NSW Government is investing $2.8 billion in a workforce boost of 8,300 frontline hospital staff, including 5,000 nurses and midwives, with 45 per cent of those for regional and rural areas.

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Local Celebration Awards There are many selfless and dedicated people in Penrith who help improve the lives of others and make our City a better place to live. These people often go unrecognised, but Council’s new Local Celebration Awards aim to shine a light on these quiet achievers in our community. Nominations for the 2021 Local Celebration Awards are now open, and I am calling on residents to put forward nominations for people who go above and beyond, who dedicate their time to make Penrith a great place to live, or who work tirelessly for the benefit of others and for our community. The past year saw our community face bushfires, floods and the social and economic impacts of COVID-19. The worst of times often bring out the best in people, and I know there are many special individuals and groups who have done, and continue to do,

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1 bedroom homes now from just $193,800* and 2-bedroom homes from just $266,250* with open-plan layouts and modern ﬁnishes. amazing things across our City. So, what are you waiting for? Nominations are open until April 30, 2021 and you can find out all the different ways to nominate on Council’s website. This is your chance to pay tribute to the outstanding members of our community who make us all proud of be part of this City. The recipients of the inaugural Local Celebration Awards will be announced at Council’s Ordinary Meeting on July 18, 2021. This is an important date for Council and a significant date in Penrith’s history as it marks the 150th anniversary of the first Penrith Municipal Council meeting. Find out more at the award program, categories, selection criteria and how to nominate at: penrith.city/local-celebration-awards.

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ndeavour Energy this week announced the start of construction of its $26.6 million South Erskine Park Zone Substation to power the $3 billion Oakdale Industrial Estate at Kemps Creek. “This is another key step in building the backbone of electricity supply across the western Sydney growth area, including the Aerotropolis and the $2.6 billion Mamre Road precinct,” said Endeavour Energy’s General Manager Operations, Scott Ryan. “This major substation will power the greenfield Oakdale Industrial Estate which forms part of the broader Western Sydney Employment Area identified by the NSW Government as an important warehousing and distribution hub. “Endeavour Energy’s construction of this new major substation will enable millions of dollars in capital investment into NSW’s single largest industrial greenfield precinct. “This industrial area will be a crucial employment generator in western Sydney, expected to create 2,000 new jobs during construction and more than 200,000 additional jobs over the next 20 years close to

transport and the future Western Sydney Airport.” Mr Ryan said the investment in constructing Oakdale Industrial Estate spanned both the Penrith and Fairfield Local Government Areas, providing nearby residents with quality jobs closer to home. “In addition to building the new South Erskine Park Zone Substation, upgrades will also be undertaken to Endeavour Energy’s existing Mamre and Mount Druitt Zone Substations, TransGrid’s Sydney West Bulk Supply Point and associated transmission lines and fibre optic networks,” he said. “The development of a safe and secure power supply to this growing area helps deliver key regional and local infrastructure needed to connect the Western Sydney Airport and Western Sydney Priority Growth Area to the lands in the north. “Endeavour Energy’s investment helps provide this and surrounding areas with a timely supply of serviced employment lands to support new jobs near Western Sydney Airport.” Construction of the new substation is expected to be completed in late 2022.

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fter keeping the kids busy during the school holidays, you may be needing some fresh suggestions of places to explore on weekends. Fortunately, in western Sydney we’re surrounded by stunning bushland, home to some of Sydney’s best walks. To give you some ideas for weekend outings, here are five of the most beautiful walks in western Sydney that offer something for everyone and will help get the kids off their screens and into the great outdoors. Lake Parramatta Circuit, North Parramatta Tucked away from Parramatta’s busy CBD, the Lake Parramatta walk is suitable for older kids that can manage an easy to moderate grade 4.2km walk. The circuit is about two hours and will take you through the thick bush surrounding the lake. On the walk you can expect to see Eastern Water Dragons perched on rocks and birdlife flitting from tree to tree. Bring along your furry friend, with dogs allowed

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on-leash on this walk, and look forward to cooling off in the patrolled swimming area at the lake, cooking some lunch on one of the BBQs, or visiting the café. The gates are open from 6.30am to 5.30pm, or 7.30pm in summer.

great for giving small kids an introduction to hiking. With gravel paths and wellmaintained fire trails, the track is easy to traverse for little legs and the spectacular Balaka Falls are sure to spark delight. At the falls, a shallow pool often forms below, perfect for the kids to wade and splash in summer. While the waterfall runs most of the time, it is best seen after rain, when it gushes over the rocks above.

Platypus Track in Bidjigal Reserve, Castle Hill This easy 1.7km loop walk starts at the end of Excelsior Avenue in Castle Hill. On this track you’ll walk among a towering eucalypt forest and trickling creeks. While there’s no longer any platypus in the creek, areas in this reserve hold historical significance. If you keep an eye out on the walk, you’ll see a rock shelter, which is a

Balaka Falls Waterfall Loop Hunts Creek Reserve, Carlingford This easy, dog-friendly, 2km walk is a

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most magical walks reveal the best places to walk with the entire family across the west record of Indigenous people at the reserve from 10,000 years ago; making it perfect for kids interested in history and serves as a reminder that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always walking on Aboriginal land. Bungarribee Trail at Western Sydney Parklands, Bungarribee This easy trail is 4.6km and up to 90 minutes return, taking you through wetlands and grassland home to native wildflowers, kangaroos and wallabies. Thousands of the native plants you see in the park have been planted to restore the original landscape and is a great example of bushland regeneration. As this

Bungarribee Trail at Western Sydney Parklands, Bungarribee.

is a sealed path, the trail is perfect for bike riding too and is a great option for those needing a more accessible nature walk. Geebung Walk at Fred Caterson Reserve, Castle Hill Located in Fred Caterson Reserve in Castle Hill is the Geebung Walk. You can access the dog-on-leash-friendly, 75-minute, 3.5km medium grade walk on Caterson Road. This walk meanders through bush lined with scribbly gums and often, wildflowers. Along the section following Cattai Creek you may see Eastern Water Dragons that are sure to excite the kids.

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Emily Cox has been recognised for her campaigning efforts. Photo: Melinda Jane.

local teenager has been recognised for her passion for keeping Year 12 formals and graduations on track despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Emily Cox has been nominated for the First National Real Estate Leadership Award as part of the 2021 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards. Ms Cox, who was the school captain of Jamison High School last year, used social media to connect with her fellow school captains across the state, building a campaign to allow formals and graduations to go ahead. The NSW Government banned state schools from holding these events in August of 2020 as efforts continued to contain outbreaks of the virus. “When it was announced, it was definitely upsetting, because I thought there were some things that were a bit inconsistent,” Ms Cox said. “I fully understood why events such as grads and formals were cancelled, but I did think it was slightly unfair, just with some other events that were still being held, like

football games. I thought, ‘there’s got to be a way we can do it, because we can social distance at school, we can certainly make it possible somehow’.” Ms Cox reached out to other Year 12 students via social media to gather interest and support. After presenting proposals supported by evidence, Year 12 students were given the go-ahead in early September 2020. Now, Ms Cox has been nominated for the award for her efforts in pushing for these milestone events to go ahead. She was nominated by her school teacher, Dean Maddock. “I observed what they were doing and how hard they were working at it, and also how cleverly they were working at it,” Mr Maddock told the Weekender. “I nominated her because I was just incredibly impressed with her initiative – it was hard work that they had to do to manage it and make it all happen in addition to their HSC.” Ms Cox is now waiting for university to start, where she has elected to study a Bachelor of Social Work. However, she has not ruled out a future in advocacy. “I always love making a little bit of a statement,” she said.

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DONATION CAR CLUB PROUD TO HELP OUT The Lions Pride Holden Car Club NSW held its annual presentation lunch on Sunday at the Henry Sports Club in Werrington County. Despite the pandemic, the club was proud to maintain its commitment to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) by donating a $5,000 cheque to PCFA CEO Jim Lloyd on the day.

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CHEER ON! The Penrith Panthers won’t be following in the footsteps of their cross-town rivals Parramatta when it comes to their cheer squad this season. The Eels have dumped more than 50 years of tradition by telling the cheerleaders they aren’t wanted this season. Penrith has confirmed that the Pantherettes will be back in 2021. No auditions were held this year as the 2020 squad is essentially returning, given COVID-19 meant they rarely performed as part of the 2020 season. The NRL still hasn’t finalised any extra precautions required for on-field entertainment, but it’s unlikely players will be in a ‘bubble’ this season.

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THE FAMILY THAT NEVER MISSES A DAY OF SCHOOL Daniel Karam is following in his four older siblings’ footsteps when it comes to school attendance. The 12-year-old, who graduated from Penrith Public School last year, is now the final child in the family that has never had a day off from school. Daniel’s mother Mirna Karam said education is very important to their children and she is proud that the school is naming an attendance award after their family name. “We, as parents, are super proud of our

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DISCOVERY GARDEN IS BACK AT WOOLIES Woolworths Discovery Garden is set to return, with a hive of exciting new varieties of veggies, herbs and flowers to help inspire customers to create fresh and healthy habits at home. From this week, for every $30 spent in store or online, Woolworths customers can collect a new Discovery Garden seedling kit. 24 varieties will be available, with a new focus on educating Australians

about honeybees and the critical role they play in supporting the country’s local food supply through pollination. 21 seedlings in the collection can attract bees at some stage in their lifecycle. Woolworths Chief Marketing Officer Andrew Hicks said: “We’re excited to once again offer our customers the Woolworths Discovery Garden collection. The response to our first Discovery Garden

program in 2019 was overwhelmingly positive, with families collecting millions of seedling kits and discovering how to grow the flowers, vegetables, and herbs together. “With so much of our floral resources decimated by recent droughts, bushfires and floods, our focus this year is to encourage pollination through our bee - attracting seedlings and replenish local gardens and community flora.”

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Tickets to the 2021 Sydney Royal Easter Show are now on sale as preparations ramp up for the iconic Sydney event. General Manager of Agriculture and the Show, Murray Wilton, said tickets will be sold almost exclusively online and must be purchased for a specific day to manage crowd numbers and keep everyone safe as per NSW Health guidelines. “After an incredibly tough year, we’re excited to put on a safe event that showcases everything we love about the Show: agricultural excellence, food and family fun,” he said. “The Show will be a great celebration for Sydney and all of NSW and a chance for us to come together as a community. “My message to everyone is visit our website early to secure your ticket – www.eastershow.com.au. Tickets are strictly limited, and we don’t want you to miss out.” Tickets for the 2021 Show won’t include free public transportation this year.

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t’s been a busy beginning to 2021 for Australian comedy legend Dave Hughes, with a move from Melbourne to Sydney to support his new breakfast radio gig, and the return of his popular panel show, ‘Hughesy, We Have a Problem,’ Hughes has plenty on his plate. “I’m back to realising that you feel like you’ve been hit by a sledgehammer every afternoon, but there’s a lot of joy in doing the show, which makes everything worthwhile,” Hughes said of his return to morn-

ing radio hours. “We’re having a bloody ball, so thank God for that,” he told the Weekender. “It’d be miserable if we weren’t.” Hughes and Kavalee have worked together on-and-off across various radio shows over the last 20 years, while also appearing on television together over the years on shows such as ‘Thank God You’re Here’ and ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’. The current iteration of their show also features Erin Molan, the popular sports journalist and presenter. Hughes’ new radio gig coincides with the release of the fifth season of ‘Hughesy, We Have a Problem,’ a panel show featur-

ing a rotating cast of comedians who solve problems put to them by audience members and the occasional celebrity. Monday’s episode saw Hughes joined by regulars Nazeem Hussain and Becky Lucas, with Kate Langbroek and Ross Noble guest-starring to round out the panel. “We have so much talent in Australia, and I get to work with so many great people,” Hughes said of his fellow cast. The panel attempted to help many concerned callers, including American actor Gary Busey with his aggressive pet bird. As the parakeet pecked at Busey’s concerned face, viewers were given a sense of the hilarity to come in this new season.

Despite having worked consistently across radio and TV for so many years, Hughes insists he doesn’t have a favourite. “I love both of them,” he said. “Any way I’m able to have a laugh and have people laugh along with me, I’ll take, whether it’s radio, TV or live stand-up.” The busy schedule that comes with hosting both a radio and a TV show hasn’t fazed him, either. “It’s busy, but I’ve been zen and living in the moment. The only moment you’ve got is this one right now … there’s no need to stress about being busy or not,” he said. ‘Hughesy, We Have a Problem’ airs on Monday nights at 8.30pm on 10.

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he Sydney-based chamber ensemble, Omega Ensemble, are visiting Penrith for what is sure to be a charming night of music. Founded in 2005 by clarinettist David Rowden, the Ensemble has grown to be incredibly popular, recording two studio albums with ABC Classic, with a third to be recorded this year. They were Ensemble-in-Residence at Sydney’s Recital Hall from 2014-2016 and have been nominated for a number of classical music accolades. Omega Ensemble are kicking off 2021

with a performance at The Joan. Their new show is an homage to Frédéric Chopin, who preferred to perform his piano concertos to small audiences in salons, or the apartments of friends. Following this tradition, Omega Ensemble will play a program of ‘quin-certos’, including Chopin’s first piano concerto. The evening will also showcase a premiere of Gordon Kerry’s ‘Clarinet Quintet’, and flautist Elena KatsChernin’s ‘Night and Now’, based on her ‘Flute Concerto’ from 2015. The Omega Ensemble will play at The Joan on Friday, February 26. Tickets begin at $50. Visit thejoan.com.au for more information and to book tickets.

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Raval is one of the most well-known tabla players in Australia. Handa previously choreographed for the Dance Bites program in 2015, when he showed his solo show ‘Tukre’. Since then, he has worked with Sydney Dance Company on ‘New Breed 2020’, and Sydney Festival’s ‘Double Delicious’. Handa has studied both modern and Indigenous contemporary dance. Inspired by his Indian heritage, his work combines Kathak dancing and contemporary training, creating explorations of modern Australian cultural identity. ‘TWO’ will play at Parramatta’s Riverside Theatre from Thursday, February 18 to Saturday, February 20. Ticket prices begin at $22. To book, visit www. riversideparramatta.com.au.

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Ê 10 has axed a host of shows, with kids’ program ‘Totally Wild’ dumped after a whopping 27 seasons. Children’s science program ‘Scope’ is also gone after five seasons while the network has also given the heave ho to WAGs drama ‘Playing For Keeps’, ‘One Born Every Minute Australia’ and ‘Celebrity Name Game’. Ê The latest season of ‘Married at First Sight’ will hit our screens straight after the Australian Open tennis finishes. Season eight will premiere on Channel Nine on Monday, February 22 at 7.30pm.

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Ê Forget the COVID vaccine, the best news of 2021 so far was the announcement last week that legendary commentator Ray “Rabs” Warren would be returning for another season of NRL action. The ‘Voice of Rugby League’ was having second thoughts about coming back to call games, but he’s ultimately decided to return for at least one more year on Channel Nine. It’s still unknown whether the Hall of Famer will call five matches this season or 25, but either way this is very good news for footy fans no matter which NRL coverage you choose to consume.

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Ê ‘The Cube’ will premiere on Wednesday, February 24 at 7.30pm on 10. Comedian Andy Lee hosts the series which offers up to $250,000 as contestants attempt challenges under pressure. Ê In case you missed it, Channel Seven has parted ways with ‘The Chase’ host Andrew O’Keefe after 17 years with the network. O’Keefe’s contract formally ended last year and wasn’t renewed by Seven. O’Keefe is currently before the courts facing assault charges. It’s been reported Larry Emdur will take the reins. Ê A number of big shows in the US have been renewed for further seasons including FOX8 titles ‘Batwoman’, ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’, ‘The Flash’, ‘Legacies’ and ‘Roswell, New Mexico’. Other shows to get the green light: ‘Nancy

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Ê ‘Suits’ spin-off ‘Pearson’ will premiere on Foxtel’s Universal channel on Saturday, February 27 at 7.30pm. The series, starring Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson, ran for 10 episodes before it was boned. Ê The ‘Punky Brewster’ revival, starring Soleil Moon Frye and Cherie Johnson as their original characters, will begin streaming on Stan on Friday, February 26. In this continuation of the iconic ‘80s sitcom about a bright young girl raised by a foster dad, Punky is now a single mother of three trying to get her life back on track when she meets Izzy, a young girl in the foster system who reminds Punky a lot of her younger self.

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TV Guide: February 12–18

Friday 12 February

Your guide to the week’s television viewing

Sunday 14 February

Saturday 13 February

Friday, February 12, 2021 « the western weekender

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6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Q&A 11:05 The Pacific (PG) 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Jack Irish (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:00 The Heights (PG) 4:30 Back Roads (PG) 5:00 Restoration Australia 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Vera: Muddy Waters (M v) 10:00 Mum: Monday (M) 10:30 State Of The Union: Normal Slope (M l,d,v) 11:00 The Weekly With Charlie Pickering (PG) 11:30 Aftertaste (M) 12:00 rage (MA15+)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Am I A Serial Killer?” (M) (’19) Stars: Monroe Cline 2:00 House Of Wellness 3:00 The Chase UK 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Captain America: Civil War” (M v,l) (’16) Stars: Chris Evans 11:30 Holey Moley Australia (PG) 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day *Live* From Melbourne 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon *Live* From Melbourne 6:00 NINE News 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night *Live* From Melbourne 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night *Live* From Melbourne 12:00 Chicago Med: What You Don’t Know (M mp) 1:00 Destination WA 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Headline News 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (PG) 1:00 Jamie & The Nonnas: Tuscany 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 WIN News 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room 8:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 9:30 TBA 10:30 The Project (PG) 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News

1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Destination Flavour China (In English/ Mandarin) 2:05 China From Above (In English/ Mandarin) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 China From Above (In English/ Mandarin) 4:25 Great British Railroad Journeys (PG) 5:00 Letters And Numbers 5:30 Jeopardy! (PG) 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Secrets Of China’s Forbidden City (PG) 8:30 Who Do You Think You Are UK? (PG) 9:35 My Grandparents War (PG)

3:00 Million Dollar Minute 3:30 Weekender 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Dog Patrol (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 9:30 Selling Houses Australia

4:30 Road Hauks (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Alien vs Predator” (M) (’04) Stars: Colin Salmon 9:30 Movie: “Alien vs. Predator: Requiem” (M v,l) (’07) Stars: Reiko Aylesworth

4:00 How I Met Your Mother (PG) 5:00 Movie: “Planes: Fire And Rescue” (G) (’14) Stars: Dane Cook 6:30 Movie: “Storks” (G) (’16) Stars: Andy Samberg 8:30 Movie: “A Star Is Born” (M) (’18) Stars: Bradley Cooper

4:30 Move It Mob Style (PG) 5:00 Fraggle Rock 6:00 Cooking Hawaiian Style 6:30 Red Chef Revival (PG) 7:00 NITV News: Nula 7:30 Movie: “Balto” (PG) (’95) Stars: Kevin Bacon 8:55 Bedtime Stories 9:05 Milpirri Winds Of Change (PG)

3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M)

3:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Movie: “A Walk To Remember” (PG) (’02) Stars: Mandy Moore

4:00 Desert Flippers 4:30 House Hunters USA 5:00 Raising House (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 City Vs Burbs 8:30 Instant Dream Home 9:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 10:30 Pool Kings (PG)

5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Bruno And Boots 8:25 Operation Ouch! 8:55 Voltron: Legendary Defender 9:20 Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (PG) 9:40 Radiant

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 The Vaccine 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:15 Planet America 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum 12:00 ABC Late News 12:15 The Mix

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Coppelia 10:35 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 11:05 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

4:00 Sarah Graham: Food Safari 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5:30 Come Dine With Me UK 6:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 7:30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace 8:30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of Shanghai

5:05 Only Connect (PG) 5:40 Shortland Street (PG) 6:10 Abandoned (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:20 City Porn (MA15+) 10:10 Housos (MA15+)

3:00 The Six Million Dollar Man 4:00 The ATeam (PG) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Zookeeper” (PG) (’11) Stars: Kevin James 9:30 Movie: “Tower Heist” (M) (’11) Stars: Alan Alda 11:35 The Nanny (PG)

10:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Pre Show *Live* 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Day *Live* 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Night *Live* 11:00 Law & Order: Thin Ice (M v) 12:00 Timeless (M v) 1:00 Home Shopping

10:00 rage (PG) 11:00 rage Retro Month (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Employable Me Australia (M l) 1:30 Agatha Christie’s The Witness For The Prosecution (M v) 2:20 Making Child Prodigies 3:30 Dream Gardens 4:00 Ask The Doctor (PG) 4:30 Landline Summer 5:00 Football: A-League: Western United v Sydney FC *Live* From AAMI Park 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG) 8:30 Call The Midwife (PG) 9:30 Endeavour (M v) 11:05 Harrow (M v)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Randwick/ Flemington 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Movie: “Thor” (M v) (’11) Stars: Chris Hemsworth 9:20 Movie: “Thor: The Dark World (M v) (’13) Stars: Chris Hemsworth 11:35 Surveillance Oz: Dashcam (PG) 12:05 Movie: “The End Of Eden” (M v) (’96)

6:00 Easy Eats 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Pre Show 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day *Live* From Melbourne 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon *Live* From Melbourne 6:00 NINE News 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night *Live* From Melbourne 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night *Live* From Melbourne 12:00 Chicago Med (M mp) 1:00 Customs (PG)

12:00 Beyond The Fire (PG) 12:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 1:00 10 Minute Kitchen 1:30 Destination Dessert 2:00 My Market Kitchen 2:30 Australia By Design 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 Freshly Picked 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 Three Blue Ducks 7:30 Ambulance UK (M) 11:00 Inside The Children’s Hospital (PG) 11:30 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Figure Skating: ISU European Figure Skating Austria 3:00 Jupiter Revealed 4:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 4:35 Remarkable Places To Eat (PG) 5:35 Secret Nazi Bases 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo 8:05 Michael Portillo’s Abandoned Britain (PG) 9:00 Movie: “Harry Brown” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Michael Caine 10:55 Movie: “The Pianist” (M) (’02) Stars: Adrien Brody

3:15 Dog Patrol (PG) 3:45 Property Ladder UK (PG) 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 5:30 The Great Outdoors (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 Greatest Outdoors (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG)

3:00 Rides Down Under (PG) 4:00 Desert Collectors (PG) 6:00 Ultimate Factories (PG) 7:00 AFL: Women’s Round 3: Fremantle v North Melbourne *Live* From Fremantle Oval 9:00 Mighty Ships (PG) 10:00 Air Crash Investigations (PG)

3:15 Britain’s Got Talent (PG) 5:15 Movie: “Planes” (PG) (’13) Stars: Carlos Alazraqui 7:00 Movie: “Home Alone” (PG) (’90) Stars: Macaulay Culkin 9:10 Movie: “Shallow Hal” (M l) (’01) Stars: Gwyneth Paltrow

4:00 Rugby League 2019: Koori Knockout 5:00 NITV On The Road 6:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 7:00 Everyday Brave (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 8:30 She Shears (PG)

4:00 I Fish 4:30 Mighty Machines 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (M v) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 TBA 11:20 LA’s Finest: Maverick (M) 12:15 Hawaii Five-O (M v) 1:10 CSI: Miami (M v) 2:10 48 Hours (M)

10:00 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 WIN’s All Australian News 1:00 The Neighbourhood (PG) 1:30 The Middle (PG) 2:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 The Middle (M) 12:00 Home Shopping

1:30 Barnwood Builders 2:30 Instant Dream Home 3:30 Pool Kings (PG) 4:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 5:30 City Vs Burbs 6:30 Texas Flip N Move 7:30 Open Homes Australia 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International

5:20 Dogstar 5:50 Sadie Sparks 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 Robot Wars 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Slugterra 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG)

6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Back Roads 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:10 Four Corners 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Foreign Correspondent 10:00 ABC News Weekend

5:25 Fireman Sam 5:55 Ben And Holly’s Little Kingdom 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (M l,s) 8:30 Unprotected Sets (M) 9:20 Live At The Apollo (M) 10:15 Would I Lie To You? (M)

4:00 A Gondola On The Murray (PG) 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 5:30 Cheese Slices 6:30 The Big Family Cooking Showdown (PG) 7:35 Pacific Island Food Revolution 8:35 Ainsley’s Mediterranean Cookbook 9:30 The Hairy Bikers’

5:00 ABC America: World News Tonight 5:30 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne United v Cairns Taipans Spurs *Live* 7:30 The Last Man On Earth (M l) 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:30 The X-Files (M h,v)

4:00 Clarence (PG) 4:15 Movie: “Norm Of The North” (PG) (’15) Stars: Rob Schneider 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open *Live* 7:00 Movie: “The Lost World: Jurassic Park” (PG) (’97) Stars: Jeff Goldblum 9:30 Movie: “R.I.P.D.” (M v) (’13)

10:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Pre Show *Live* 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Day *Live* 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Night *Live* 11:00 Law & Order (M v) 12:00 Timeless: The Day Reagan Was Shot (M) 1:00 Home Shopping

10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass (PG) 11:30 Songs Of Praise (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:35 Australia Remastered (PG) 3:30 The Mix 4:00 Football: Round 8: Brisbane Roar v Newcastle Jets *Live* From Dolphin Stadium, Redcliffe 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Quoll Farm 8:40 Harrow (M v) 9:30 Silent Witness (M) 10:35 Killing Eve (M) 11:15 Wentworth (M)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness 1:00 TBA 2:30 TBA 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Holey Moley Australia (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Shooter” (M v,l) (’07) Stars: Danny Glover 11:00 World’s Deadliest: Twist Of Fate (PG) 12:00 Medical Emergency (PG) 12:30 Home Shopping

9:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient 9:30 Studio 10 Sunday 12:00 10 Minute Kitchen 12:30 Left Off The Map 1:00 My Market Kitchen 1:30 Three Blue Ducks 2:00 Everyday Gourmet 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:00 TBA 5:00 10 News First 6:00 WIN News 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) 9:00 FBI: Most Wanted: The Line (M) 10:00 FBI: Most Wanted: Defender (M) 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Speedweek 3:00 Travel Man 3:35 Cycling: AusCycling 2021 Women’s Road National *Live* 4:35 Cycling: AusCycling 2021 Men’s Road National *Live* 5:35 Secret Nazi Bases (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Diana: Interview That Shocked The World (PG) 8:50 Princess Anne At 70 (PG) 10:05 Filthy Rich And Homeless (M l) 11:15 Police Custody (M l) 12:10 Michael Mosley: Guts (MA15+) 1:05 Body Clock - What Makes Us Tick? (PG)

3:15 Escape To The Country 6:15 M*A*S*H (PG) 8:30 Wild Bill (MA15+) 9:30 Bancroft (M v,l) 11:30 World’s Most Amazing Videos: Freak Accidents (M) 12:30 TBA 1:30 ICU (PG) 2:00 Brit Cops (PG) 4:00 Harry’s Practice

5:00 Counting Cars (PG) 6:00 Last Car Garage (PG) 6:30 Border Patrol (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Thor: The Dark World (M v) (’13) Stars: Chris Hemsworth 9:15 Movie: “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” (M v) (’14) Stars: Anthony Mackie

10:30 Creek To Coast 11:15 Britain’s Got Talent (PG) 1:15 Instant Hotel (PG) 4:00 Movie: “Arthur” (PG) (’11) Stars: Russell Brand 6:00 TBA 8:30 First Dates Australia (M) 12:00 Bridezillas (M l) 1:00 Seven Year Switch (M l)

6:00 APTN National News 5:30 On Country Kitchen 6:00 APTN National News 6:30 Artefact 7:30 NITV News Update 7:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:40 Backtrack Boys (MA15+) 10:30 Intune 11:30 Bamay

2:30 The Offroad Adventure Show 3:30 Reel Action 4:30 What’s Up Down Under 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M)

9:00 Neighbours (PG) 11:30 The Neighbourhood (PG) 1:00 TBA 2:00 The Middle (PG) 3:30 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Friends (PG) 10:30 2 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Mom (M s)

2:30 Texas Flip N Move 3:30 Fixer Upper 4:30 Open Homes Australia 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Restored By The Fords 8:30 Scott’s Vacation House Rules 9:30 My Lottery Dream Home 10:30 Flip Or Flop

5:20 Dogstar 6:00 Dragons: Race To The Edge (PG) 6:30 Robot Wars 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Slugterra 8:35 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama 9:05 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:30 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

3:30 Offsiders 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Drum Beat 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story

5:25 Fireman Sam 6:10 Brave Bunnies 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Catie’s Amazing Machines 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Compass (PG) 8:30 Louis Theroux: The Most Hated Family In America (M l) 9:30 Enslaved (M l)

4:00 A Gondola On The Murray 4:30 The Cook And The Chef 6:00 In Search Of Umami 6:30 Bill’s Kitchen: Notting Hill 7:00 Asia Unplated With Diana Chan 7:30 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 8:00 Michela’s Tuscan Kitchen

5:00 Basketball: NBL: Melbourne Phoenix v Perth Wildcats *Live* 7:00 Abandoned Places (PG) 7:30 The Last Man On Earth (M s) 7:55 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M d,l,s) 8:35 Why Women Kill (MA15+) 9:30 United Shades Of America (M)

2:00 Dance Moms (PG) 4:00 Movie: “Material Girls” (PG) (’06) Stars: Hilary Duff 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open *Live* 7:00 Movie: “Stargate” (PG) (’94) Stars: Kurt Russell 9:30 Movie: “Stargate: The Ark Of Truth” (M) (’08) Stars: Michael Shanks

10:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Pre Show *Live* 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Day *Live* 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Night *Live* 8:00 Death In Paradise (PG) 9:10 Chicago PD (M) 10:10 Chicago Fire (M) 11:05 Chicago Med (M)

Classifications: (G) General, (PG) Parental Guidance, (M) Mature Audiences, (MA15+) Mature Audience Over 15 Years, [s] Subtitles Consumer Advice: (d) drug references, (s) sexual references or sex scenes (h) horror, (l) language, (mp) medical procedures, (n) nudity, (v) violence

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12:00 Movie: “Killing Mommy” (M s,v) (’16) Stars: Yvonne Zima 2:00 What The Killer Did Next (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Holey Moley Australia (PG) 9:00 9-1-1 (M) 10:00 The Rookie (M) 11:00 World’s Deadliest Weather (M)

11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Day *Live* From Melbourne 4:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Afternoon *Live* From Melbourne 6:00 NINE News 7:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Night *Live* From Melbourne 11:00 Tennis: Australian Open Tennis: Late Night *Live* From Melbourne 12:00 Chicago Med (M mp)

1:00 TBA 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 WIN News 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) 8:40 Hughesy, We Have A Problem (M) 9:40 The Graham Norton Show (M s) 10:40 The Project (PG)

3:00 Singapore 1942 - End Of Empire (PG) (In English/ Japanese) 5:05 Letters And Numbers 5:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 The Architecture The Railways Built (PG) 8:30 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:25 The Story Of The Songs (M) 10:20 SBS World News Late 10:50 Outlander (MA15+)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Restoration Workshop (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: Ben Affleck

5:00 How I Met Your Mother (PG) 6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Modern Family (PG) 8:30 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares

5:00 Scott’s Vacation 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 3:30 Diagnosis Murder 7:00 Our Stories 7:20 House Rules 6:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: NITV News Update House Hunters Friends (PG) 8:00 The The Next Generation 7:30 A Woman’s International 7:00 House Calling (PG) 7:40 Through The (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Hunters USA 8:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) Two And A Half Men (PG) Wormhole (PG) 8:30 Living (PG) 9:30 Celebrity IOU (PG) 11:00 The Middle (PG) Black 9:00 After The Apology 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 TBA

7:00 ABC National 6:30 Operation Ouch! News 8:00 ABC News 7:00 Teenage Boss Tonight 8:45 The 7:30 Shaun The Sheep Business 9:00 ABC Nightly 8:00 Slugterra 8:30 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total Drama- News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum Rama

6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Quoll Farm (PG) 9:45 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces

6:10 Abandoned (PG) 6:30 River Cottage UK 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 Anthony Bourdain: 7:30 NITV News Parts Unknown West Virginia 8:30 Gordon Ramsay Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Unchartered 9:30 River Taskmaster (M) 9:25 RocKwiz Cottage Australia

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) 10:40 Autopsy USA (M) 11:50 World’s Most Amazing Videos

2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:05 The Heights (PG) 4:30 Back Roads (PG) 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Catalyst 9:30 Australia Remastered (PG) 10:35 TBA 10:55 ABC Late News 11:30 Q&A (M l,s) 12:35 Wentworth (MA15+) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M v) 10:30 Jonathan Creek (M v,s)

12:00 Movie: “I’ll Be Watching” (M) (’18) Stars: Janel Parrish 2:00 What The Killer Did Next (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Holey Moley Australia (PG) 9:00 The Good Doctor (M) 10:00 The Resident (M) 11:00 Station 19 (M l)

6:00 Futurama (PG) 5:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 7:30 Modern (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Family (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) Twilight Saga: Eclipse” (M v) 8:30 Outback Opal Hunters (M) (’10) Stars: Robert Pattinson

2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:00 The Heights (PG) 4:30 Back Roads (PG) 5:00 Restoration Australia 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 The Weekly (PG) 9:00 Aftertaste 9:30 Why Are You Like This (MA15+) 10:20 TBA 11:05 ABC Late News 11:35 Four Corners 12:20 Media Watch

1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet With Justine Schofield 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 WIN News 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (M) 8:40 NCIS (M) 9:40 NCIS: Los Angeles (M)

5:30 Star Trek: 7:00 Our Stories 7:20 Enterprise (PG) 6:30 NITV News Update Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 African Americans: Many Rivers To Cross (M) 8:30 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M) Superstition (MA15+) 9:30 10:25 CSI: Miami (M v) Hunting Aotearoa (PG)

6:10 Abandoned (PG) 6:30 River Cottage UK 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Indian Food Made Easy And Specks (PG) 8:00 8:30 Rick Stein’s Fruits Of The Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Why Sea 9:05 Luke Nguyen’s Food Movie: “Monty Python’s The Are You Like This (MA15+) Meaning Of Life” (M l,s) (’83) Trail 9:35 River Cottage Aus 9:35 TBA 10:20 Brassic (M)

12:00 Movie: “Family Pictures” (PG) (’93) Stars: Larissa Albuquerque 2:00 Gold Coast Medical (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Ambulance - Code Red (PG) 8:30 The Bay (M v,l) 10:30 Criminal Confessions (MA15+) 11:30 Celebrity Obsessed (MA15+)

6:00 Tennis: Australian Open *Live* 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Den Of Thieves” (MA15+) (’18) Stars: Gerard Butler

11:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Day *Live* 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Night *Live* 8:00 Grantchester (M s,v) 9:10 DCI Banks (MA15+)

3:10 David Baddiel On The Silk Road (PG) 4:05 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Letters And Numbers 5:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great Continental Railway Journeys 8:35 24 Hours In Emergency (M) 9:30 Dog Tales (PG) 10:30 SBS World News Late 11:00 The Pier (M) (In Spanish)

5:00 Celebrity IOU (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 6:00 House Hunters Neighbours (PG) 7:00 International 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The House Hunters USA 7:30 Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Escape To The Farm With Kate Mom (M) 12:00 Home Humble 8:30 Restoration Man Shopping 1:30 Medium (M) 5:00 Knight Rider (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The Middle (M) 7:00 The Nanny (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Italian Job” (M v,l) (’03) Stars: Mark Wahlberg

1:00 TBA 1:30 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:00 WIN News 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Jamie’s Easy Meals For Every Day 8:30 Bull (M) 10:30 The Project (PG)

4:50 Heartbeat (PG) 6:00 Tennis: Australian Open: Night *Live* 7:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:50 Rizzoli & Isles (M v)

3:05 David Baddiel On The Silk Road (PG) 4:00 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 5:05 Letters And Numbers 5:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Most Historic Towns (PG) 8:30 Michael Palin: Travels Of A Lifetime (PG) 9:25 Vikings (MA15+) 10:15 SBS World News Late

5:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 5:30 Escape To The 5:30 Storage Wars Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 6:00 American Hunt (PG) 7:30 Frankie Drake Mysteries (M v) 8:30 A Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons (PG) Touch Of Frost (M v) 10:50 9:00 Family Guy (M) Jonathan Creek (M)

7:00 Our Stories 7:20 6:00 Futurama (PG) NITV News Update 6:30 The Simpsons 7:30 First Australians (PG) 7:30 Modern (PG) 8:30 Ghosts Of Our Family (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Ransom” (MA15+) (’96) Stars: Forests (PG) 9:30 Outlier: The Story Of Katherine Johnson Mel Gibson

4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v)

5:00 Restoration Man 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 6:00 House Hunters Neighbours (PG) 7:00 International 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 2 House Hunters USA 7:30 Broke Girls (M s) 12:00 Home Barnwood Builders 8:30 Good Bones (PG) Shopping 1:30 Medium (M)

6:30 River Cottage UK 6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 7:30 Island Feast With Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks Peter Kuruvita 8:00 And Specks (PG) 8:00 Italian Food Safari 8:30 Let’s Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Quilty (M l) 9:45 Restoration Australia Brunch 9:00 Rachel Khoo’s Cosmopolitan Cook (PG) 10:40 Enslaved (M)

6:10 Abandoned (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Legend” (PG) (’85) Stars: Tom Cruise

4:50 Heartbeat (PG) 6:00 The Nanny (PG) 6:00 Tennis: Australian 7:30 Paranormal Open: Night *Live* 7:00 Caught On Camera (M) Antiques Roadshow 7:30 As 8:30 Movie: “Raiders Of The Time Goes By (PG) 8:50 Lost Ark” (M v) (’81) Stars: Midsomer Murders (M) Harrison Ford

2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:00 The Heights (PG) 4:30 Back Roads (PG) 5:00 Restoration Australia 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Back Roads 8:30 Q&A 9:35 TBA 10:25 TBA 10:55 ABC Late News 11:25 Royal Wives Of Windsor (M) 12:15 Wentworth (MA15+) 1:05 Killing Eve (M v)

12:00 Movie: “The Witches Of Eastwick” (M) (’87) Stars: Jack Nicholson 2:00 Coastwatch Oz: 100kg Bust (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 Wife Swap Australia (PG) 10:00 Busted In Bangkok (MA15+) 11:00 Gordon Ramsay On Cocaine (M d,l)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (PG) 8:30 Murdoch Mysteries (M) 11:30 Andrew Denton’s Interview (MA15+)

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows - Part 2” (PG) (’10) Stars: Alan Rickman

7:00 Our Stories 7:30 6:00 Futurama (PG) Going Places With 6:30 The Simpsons Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:30 (PG) 7:30 Cold Case Movie: “Notorious” (MA15+) (M v) 8:30 The Mentalist (M) (’09) Stars: Jamal Woolard 10:30 Numb3rs (M d) 11:30 Bones (M v) 2:00 Blindspot (M) 10:50 Skindigenous (PG)

6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Deadly 60: Rhino Rescue Special 7:30 Shaun The Sheep 8:00 Slugterra 8:30 Camp Lakebottom 8:55 Total DramaRama

7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum

6:30 Kiri And Lou 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Doctor Who (PG) 8:45 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (M l) 9:35 Hard Quiz (PG)

1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Ambulance Australia (M) 8:30 Gogglebox (M) 9:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 10:30 This Is Us (M) 11:30 WIN’s All Australian News

4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 Star Trek: Enterprise (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Hawaii Five-O (M v)

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2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:15 ABC News 4:00 The Heights (PG) 4:30 Back Roads (PG) 5:00 Restoration Australia (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch 9:35 The Pacific (PG) 10:25 You Can’t Ask That (MA15+) 10:55 ABC Late News

3:00 Luke Nguyen’s Railway Vietnam (PG) 3:30 David Baddiel On The Silk Road (PG) 5:05 Letters And Numbers 5:35 Jeopardy! (PG) 6:00 Mastermind Australia 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The World’s Greatest Palaces (PG) 8:30 Michael Mosley On Cosmetic Treatments (M) 9:30 Cornwall With Simon Reeve (PG)

5:00 Beachfront 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Bargain Hunt 6:00 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 House Hunters Friends (PG) 8:00 The International 7:00 House Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Hunters USA 7:30 House Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Hunters International Shopping 1:30 Medium (M)

4:50 Heartbeat (PG) 6:00 Malcolm In The 5:15 Basketball: NBL 6:30 Tales From River 6:00 Tennis: Australian Middle (M) 7:00 The Overtime 5:45 ShortCottage 7:30 The Open: Night *Live* 7:00 Nanny (PG) 7:30 Young land Street (PG) 6:15 Incredible Spice Men Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Sheldon (PG) 8:30 Movie: 8:00 Asia Unplated With Diana Abandoned (PG) 7:10 Poirot (M v) 9:30 The First 48 Chan 8:30 Palisa Anderson’s Jeopardy! (PG) 7:40 8 Out Of “Happy Gilmore” (M l) (’96) (M) 10:30 The Disappearance 10 Cats Does Countdown (PG) Stars: Adam Sandler Water Heart Food

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At the movies... Neeson misses his shot THE MARKSMAN + 1 hour, 48 minutes It’s that time of year – time for your annual dose of Liam Neeson playing a simple guy with a big problem. This time around it’s ‘The Marksman’ and yet again, Neeson finds himself in a conundrum as ranch owner Jim Hanson. Struggling for cash and still dealing with the passing of his wife, Hanson and his trusty dog Jackson do their best to patrol the ranch, which just happens to sit on the Mexican border with a drug cartel gazing in. When a mother and young boy, Miguel (Jacob Perez) cross the border on the run from the cartel, Hanson agrees to the mum’s dying wish of

helping Miguel reach his family halfway across the United States. What follows? You guessed it – Jim and Miguel must reach Chicago with the cartel following just behind, with his useful skills as a skilled marksman almost certain to come into play. There’s not many surprises on this journey – everything from the storyline to the characters and the ultimate conclusion is cookie cutter, stereotypical stuff. While some gun-toting American pride may help win some fans in the States, there’s not all that much to love here. It’s entertaining enough to not be horrible, but that’s about it.

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Wallen on the outer The US country music industry is split over a saga involving Morgan Wallen (pictured), which has seen his recording contract suspended and radio stations dropping him from their playlists. Wallen was captured using a racist remark on video, with the footage going viral. He has since apologised, but many fellow artists have condemned his actions. Despite the drama, his music continues to chart strongly.

Luke goes deluxe Luke Bryan will release a deluxe version of his album ‘Born Here Live Here Die Here’ on April 9. The new version will feature six new songs, including ‘Country Does’ and ‘Wave’. More Carly coming Carly Pearce will release a new EP on February 19 titled ‘29’. The project features seven tracks, following up from her hit single ‘Next Girl’.

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

With Mercury reversing through your sign, prepare for a few frustrating problems to head your way. Making a snap decision seems like a good idea but it could backfire badly and think twice before you blurt out something controversial that you later regret. You need to be clever and uncharacteristically cautious, as you consider situations carefully before you respond. You’re hungry for change but don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater!

Five planets (including Saturn and retrograde Mercury) are transiting through your self-sabotage zone, so there’s a tendency to be pessimistic. Despite the challenges, don’t give up … keep going! Your motto for the week is from basketball legend Michael Jordan: “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed”. Channel your energy into meditation, contemplation, relaxation, yoga, journal writing and being kind to yourself.

There could be misunderstandings involving friends or finances, as Mercury is retrograde until February 21. Saturn squares Uranus on Wednesday and Thursday, which could also affect your bank balance or your peer group. Despite the disruptions, keep your dreams alive! Your motto for the week is from writer Anais Nin: “Throw your dreams into space like a kite, and you do not know what it will bring back. A new life, a new friend, a new love, a new country”.

Are you tired of being a paddockbound Bull? This week the planets rev up your usually tentative Taurean nature and you’ll feel more restless than usual. So it’s time to break-free from boring boundaries, go free-range and start exploring the world around you (in COVID-safe ways). With Mars and Uranus both transiting through your sign, be bold and brave! As writer Anais Nin: “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage”.

GEMINI

CANCER

LEO

VIRGO

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

A much-cherished goal or dream has temporarily been put on hold. With Uranus, Saturn and retrograde Mercury all stirring up your international wanderlust zone, it will be a while before you can escape on a globe-trotting adventure again. So make sure you are patient and stay COVID-safe! Look for exciting travel options in your own neck-of-thewoods. And don’t plan any social events or local getaways until after February 21, when Mercury finally moves forward.

Mercury is reversing through your $$$ zone (until February 21) so avoid being too blasé about a complicated issue (especially involving intimacy, trust, taxes, income, property, possessions or joint finances). A close relationship is also going through a rapid metamorphosis. Don’t hold onto the past … it’s time to jump out of your Crab comfort zone and move on. Keep what’s working in your life and let go of what isn’t. The trick is knowing which is which.

Be extra careful how you give and receive information as Mercury is still reversing through your partnership zone. If you have doubts or concerns, then don’t hesitate to double-check. Plus avoid making major purchases, starting joint ventures or signing important contracts until after Sunday, February 21. Instead be patient and focus your attention on revising, researching or reworking current projects. When it comes to work, expect the unexpected!

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Mercury is currently reversing through your work and wellbeing zone. So it’s not a good time to initiate a professional project, apply for a promotion or look for a new job. Instead, wait until after Mercury goes direct on February 21. When it comes to a problem with a friend or colleague, avoid being impatient. There are no quick fixes at the moment. It’s a case of one step forwards and two steps backwards but if you are persistent, you’ll eventually make progress.

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SAGITTARIUS

CAPRICORN

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

When it comes to sport, children, romance, friendship, creativity or hobbies, be proactive and shake things up. If you sit on the fence and let things slide, then change will come in a more radical form that’s harder to manage. Is it time to review and refresh your peer group list, and add some exciting new faces? Be inspired by writer Anais Nin: “Each friend represents a world in us, a world not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born”.

Prepare for some drama, as retrograde Mercury stirs up issues with a relative or friend. Use your substantial diplomatic talents to find practical solutions to potential problems. The stars encourage ambitious plans and you’re keen to impress others, but don’t promise more than you can realistically deliver. The more stubborn you are, the more difficult the week will be. It’s time to shake up your daily domestic routine and blast into exciting new relationship territory!

Expect some frustrations and delays, as retrograde Mercury confuses communication and slows things down. Try not to over-react. There will always be work to complete and mountains to climb. But perhaps a close friend or colleague needs your attention and affection right here and right now? Saturn squares Uranus (the planet of improvisation). So do your best to get the ratio right between being an organised Archer and a spontaneous Sagittarius.

Money matters look confusing, as Mercury reverses through your financial zone until next Sunday. And is a personal matter or a professional project weighing you down? Strive to get the balance right between fulfilling your responsibilities to other people and creating change for yourself. Uranus demands that you let go of some old habits, routines and beliefs that are no longer serving you. Then there will be room for new experiences and opportunities.

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Why hedge funds are important in Australia and how they can benefit you

ast week we saw people power driven by the online forum Reddit force a price surge on a seemingly non-descript retail stock Game Stop all in the name of giving Wall Street a black eye. Many saw this as a win for the little guy against the big corporate and a warning to big business that the system was about to change. Hedge funds for many are seen as the quintessential capitalist vehicle of the uber rich profiting off others without serving any real purpose. This is not entirely true. From an investment point of view, many hedge funds, particularly in the US, have high minimum balances and are essentially for the rich, however there are retail hedge funds. In Australia, most hedge funds are known as absolute return funds and are absolutely available to mums and dads. The benefit of these types of funds is that their performance is not linked to the markets. They are a diversifier aimed to reduce volatility in the investment portfolio. A lot of advisors will allocate a small portion of their clients’ funds into these sorts of investments. The more important function that hedge funds serve is they allow many individuals and businesses to transfer risk that they

are unable to avoid to the hedge fund. Many companies are exposed to things they can’t control such as currency risk or large variations in price on a future sale or purchase that makes operating a business difficult. A classic example is a company that either imports or exports to another country and the payment is another currency.

A change in the value of that currency impacts the price in real terms to both parties. The import/exporters can in effect insure against the currency moving in the direction that negatively impacts them (they also forgo the chance to profit from the currency moving in the direction that favours them). The hedge fund would normally act as

intermediary and have people hedging against the currency moving in each direction and make a small profit regardless of the direction the currency moved. This same principal is used in several markets where buyers and sellers are greatly impacted by changes they can’t control, commodity prices, interest rates and currency being the major examples. The Game Stop saga bought to the fore the practice of short selling. This is an investment tactic which uses options to benefit from a stock falling in price. This seems wrong to most people, but even short selling has a purchase. Many companies and people within a company pay and receive bonuses and alike in shares in their company that only become available at a certain point in time. Many paying or receiving those benefits do not want to be exposed to share market risk and are happy to transfer that to hedge funds. Regulations surrounding hedge funds (especially in the US) probably need to be tightened up, but they are not some evil corporations profiteering of the unfortunate. Hedge funds serve a purpose in our economy and like banks and insurance companies are never likely to be crowd favourites, we shouldn’t be cheering their demise either.

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steoarthritis is a chronic disease which affects the joints in the body, most commonly the hips and knees. People living with osteoarthritis commonly complain of symptoms including pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited joint movement. Along with this, osteoarthritis can lead to a decrease in functional limitation and a reduced quality of life; people often have difficulty walking, climbing stairs, standing from a seat or participating in other normal everyday activities. In 2015, 2.2 million Australians were living with osteoarthritis and by 2030, this number is expected to rise to 3.1 million as the rates of obesity and an ageing population increase. Osteoarthritis more commonly affects women and those aged over 55, however it can occur in younger people too. Osteoarthritis is not an inevitable part of ageing and is not always progressive. Painful symptoms can be managed, and levels of physical activity can be improved, especially by modifying risk factors such as being overweight. Did you know that being overweight doubles your risk of developing knee osteoarthritis and being obese increases this risk more than fourfold? Although there is no cure for osteoar-

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Deadly disease emerges: What you need to be on the lookout for

n May 2020, a deadly bacterial disease called Canine ehrlichiosis graced our shores for the first time. The disease is carried by the brown dog tick and is transmitted to dogs through their blood-sucking bite. Since the first infection in Kimberley, Western Australia, hundreds of dogs have tested positive across WA and Northern Territory, and experts say it is likely to spread further. Infectious ticks have been reported as far south as Perth and South Australia, likely due to travellers and their pets moving between states. As borders open across the country even those in southern states should be wary of this hard to control disease. The brown dog, different from the notorious paralysis tick abundant in coastal NSW, mainly lives in northern Australia but can also be found in far northern NSW. Any dogs living in or travelling to these regions are at risk. Dog owners should protect their pets by ensuring they are on tick prevention, avoiding tick infested regions and bushwalking when possible, and inspecting dogs daily for ticks. This involves carefully checking skin for tell-tale lumps and tags, focusing on the ears, paws, stomach, armpits, neck

and head. Although tick preventatives provide some coverage against the disease, they can take up to 48 hours to kill biting ticks and the bacteria can be spread in as little as an hour. If a tick is found, owners should carefully remove it or take their dog to the vet for removal as soon as possible. Infected animals cannot give the disease to other dogs or their owners, but a tick bite can lead to one to two weeks of flu like symptoms in humans. Once a dog is infected, it usually takes one to three weeks for signs to appear, however, can sometimes take months or years. Symptoms include lethargy, loss of appetite, conjunctivitis or eye discharge, weight loss and uncontrolled bleeding such as nose bleeds and unexplained bruising. As many other illnesses also cause similar signs, blood testing by a veterinarian is needed to confirm the diagnosis. Although serious, infected dogs often make a full recovery if caught early. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Canine ehrlichiosis outbreak, all Australians should be mindful of the national and international quarantine measures designed to protect them as well as our flora and fauna.

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t has long been proven that children learn best when they are engaged and having fun, so it’s great to see a new Australian animated series focussing on water safety messaging for kids! Produced by Cheeky Little Media, the ABC and Screen Australia, and drawing inspiration from classic ‘90s series ‘Baywatch’ and hit reality series ‘Bondi Rescue’, ‘Kangaroo Beach’ is an animated actioncomedy series for pre-schoolers and their families featuring comic characters and water rescues. Bondi Beach chief lifeguard Bruce “Hoppo” Hopkins (‘Bondi Rescue’) and Ironman world champion Craig “Riddo” Riddington provide essential water safety advice for the series, with additional support from Surf Life Saving Australia. “It’s clear the production team is serious about water safety,” says Hoppo. “We even threw them in a rip to understand how the ocean really works.” ‘Kangaroo Beach’ creator Tim

Bain started his career in children’s television while living in London and writing episodes for international hit series like ‘PJ Masks’, ‘Bob the Builder’, ‘Thomas & Friends’ and three series of ‘Fireman Sam’. Tim, who grew up on the Victorian coast in a family of surf lifesavers said there are “heartbreaking drowning statistics in Australia every summer... I felt there was a huge opportunity to help educate young minds – and their families – in an entertaining way, through a fun-filled TV show. The key message is ‘have a whale of a time in the water, while being informed and alert’.” Tim added: “I was amazed by what Hoppo and Riddo told us at the first writers meeting. There was vital, life-saving information that I’d never known about after swimming at Australian beaches for 40 years. I was very glad to know about it, not just for the show, but for educating my own three-year-old twins, who are starting to enjoy the water at swimming pools and beaches.”

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Made up of a cast of Australian animals, including Sandy, a kangaroo voiced by comedian Kitty Flanagan, the series features four young friends, joey Pounce, platypus Gemma, wombat Neville and koala Frizzy, who spend summer at Kangaroo Beach training as junior lifeguard cadets. Each of the 26 episodes features a different water safety message, including “stay calm and float”, “never swim alone” and “supervision around the water”. At a local level, we have been providing free pre-school education for many years using our mascot Paddles the Platypus and stories and animations from Kids Alive, Do the 5. We have seen firsthand the effectiveness of delivering water safety messages in a fun and interactive way to young children, it is amazing how much kids learn when the lessons are engaging. If you would like us to visit your pre-school this year email julie@nepeanswim.com. au, and watch out for ‘Kangaroo Beach’ on your TV screen!

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TRAVEL SYDNEY: SKYE SUITES Words: Emily Feszczuk | Photos: Supplied | More Info: www.skyesuites.com.au

hile international travel is still off the table, there is nothing better than a quick getaway. To feel like we were tourists in our own city, my fiancé and I snuck in a night away at the affordable luxury hotel brand SKYE Suites in Sydney. On a rainy Friday afternoon in the CBD, we were greeted as our car was valet parked and then escorted to the concierge desk to check in, immediately feeling the high level of service offered by the SKYE Suites team that cater to all your needs. The foyer gave a great first impression with its stylish décor and cool architectural vibes, and we were not disappointed when we arrived at our suite. With two luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms and a spacious kitchen and loungeroom, we were surprised at how it had all the facilities for residential living. After being welcomed with a bottle of Pinot Noir from the Yarra Valley and some sweet treats, we almost did not want to venture out to dinner but rather stay in for the night. Knowing how close we were to some great restaurants we decided to wander down to King Street Wharf to enjoy a delicious meal at Zoha Restaurant, which is a part of one of Sydney’s best waterfront restaurant precincts. On the short walk back to Kent Street, we discovered the very suave French bar Meu Jardim, which was tucked away right next door to the hotel as part of the SKYE Suites development. With a water feature at the entrance, icy white interiors, and marble benches, we forgot the rainy night just outside and were transported to a futuristic spot to sip some delicious cocktails all while being warmed up by the firepit in the centre of the room. Retiring back to our room for the night, we found a cosy spot on the couch to retreat to. While watching a movie we felt relaxation roll over us as we enjoyed the urban oasis. We also took a moment to appreciate the details of design in the suite that had so many luxe shades and textures, which invoked a real feeling of warmth to the atmosphere. While I could have enjoyed hours of slumber in our extremely comfortable bed, we decided to seize the day early and check out the state-of-the art wellness facilities. While the gym looked very well

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FishFest returns to Penrith NATHAN TAYLOR

Kids and adults are welcome to participate in the 37th Annual FishFest competition.

housands of dollars’ worth of cash and prizes will go on the line later this month when the 37th Annual FishFest gets underway. Taking place on the beautiful waters of the Nepean and Hawkesbury rivers on February 26, 27 and 28, FishFest is a long-running and successful fishing competition presented by the Penrith Panthers Fishing Club. More than 200 participants of all ages are expected to take part in this year’s FishFest, with $20,000 in cash and prizes to be won via longest and heaviest species categories, random prizes and raffles. Penrith Panthers Fishing Club President Daniel Barbara is expecting a surge in popularity this year due to one major change. “This year will be the first time fishing will take place in both freshwater and saltwater,” he told the Weekender. “Based on feedback we’ve received from our members, we learned not everyone liked to fish in freshwater, so we’ve heard the message loud and clear and extended our boundaries to include saltwater.” This year’s FishFest boundaries will be from Camden Weir in the south, up through the Nepean and to the

Hawkesbury River. With a total of 14 species available to be caught – including herring, carp and trout – anglers are only permitted to enter one fish per species. “Because it’s ‘catch and release’, everyone uses the same brag mat supplied by the NSW Department of Primary Industries and they place their fish on the mat with their ID card and snap a photo,” Barbara explained. “An angler might catch 20 of the same fish, but it’s up to them which photo/fish they chose to submit to us. Generally, it’s going to be the longest of that species.” Bucket loads of prizes will be on offer to both adults and kids participating, with $1000 cash up for grabs if the ‘mystery fish’ is caught. “We generally have 50 per cent children and 50 per cent adult entrants. We definitely make sure it’s family orientated,” Barbara said. “We have heaps of kids prizes and loads of participation prizes just for people turning up.” So whether you have a boat, a kayak or just prefer fishing from the shore, this year’s FishFest will be like no other. For more information and to register, visit www.panthersfishfest.com. au.

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The show must go on Figure Skating National Champs go online due to border uncertainty

enrith Valley Figure Skating Club has skated away with excellent results at a unique event featuring some of the country’s best ice-skating talent. With the Australian Figure Skating National Championships unable to be held last year due to various border closures, a new concept was born which gave skaters across Australia an avenue to compete. Following several successful trials throughout the year, governing body Ice Skating Australia (ISA) created a virtual Nationals competition known simply as the ISA Online Nationals. The new competition saw skaters from each state converge on their home state’s ice rink on the weekend of December 5 and 6 and perform their routine, not in front of a panel of judges, but in front of a HD camera. Local figure skater Stephanie Fiutowski, who competed along with her younger sister Rachel, explained the very unique situation. “On the day, skaters arrived at the rink

Skaters from the Penrith Valley Figure Skating Club.

and did their usual three to five-minute warm-up before performing their particular routine,” she told the Weekender. “Instead of performing in front of the judges this year, we performed in front of a camera with a small audience watching on. “Each skater had one take only to get

their routine right, then the videos were sent off to a team of judges to review and mark.” Following a nervous wait over the Christmas and New Year break, skaters finally learned their fate last month when the results were published by ISA. Penrith Valley Figure Skating Club had

five skaters compete at Macquarie Ice Rink late last year with three finishing with medals in their respective levels. 16-year-old Simone Aubrecht took out silver in Junior Ladies, while 21-year-old Fiutowski and her 16-year-old sister, Rachel, finished third in the Adult Elite Masters Ladies and Intermediate Ladies respectively. Melissa Pfitzner (Adult Silver Ladies) and Melanie Hensley (Intermediate Ladies) also represented Penrith Valley in the competition but both missed out on a top three finish. Without any judges watching on, Fiutowski said she didn’t feel as much pressure as usual. “If anything, it was a little bit easier,” she admitted. “Some of the skaters still felt a lot of pressure but others considered it more like a Gala event because the judges weren’t there staring you down.” Fiutowski and her skating family are hopeful of a less disruptive 2021. “Everything should be back to normal in 2021 with limited spectators. Hopefully the borders stay open so we can compete at Nationals later this year in Queensland,” she said.

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Joeys find new home Local club switches from Parker Street to new estate NATHAN TAYLOR

The Jordan Springs Joeys training on their new home ground on Tuesday.

what happens with wear and tear. “Jordan Springs, however, is a state-ofthe-art facility with brand new fields and perfect lighting. We also get to utilise both ovals (Northern and Village), which will give us plenty of room for expansion down the track.” Since the club announced they were moving up the road late last year, they have been inundated with both registrations and enquiries. Fenton said the move to Jordan Springs has so far been positive. “The Jordan Springs community have well and truly welcomed us – our registra-

tions have gone through the roof,” he said. “We’ve struggled for many years to attract players because of where we were located. The Parker Street area is an older demographic, while Jordan Springs is full of young families. “We strive to be a family-orientated club and moving into Jordan Springs, which is a new area with young families, will suit what we are aiming to achieve.” Despite their new-found popularity, the Jordan Springs Joeys are still on the hunt for players of all ages to join their club. Visit www.joeyssoccer.com for more info.

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Born in Dubbo, Yeo played in Penrith’s premiership-winning NYC side in 2013 and was handed his NRL debut by Cleary the following year. “As someone who came to the club as a 17-year-old and worked my way through the grades, to find myself in this position now is something my family and I are very proud of,” Yeo said. “I’m extremely proud to represent this club and, to do it alongside Nathan, is going to be really good for this team. “We’re both going to have to grow into this role – it’s our first time at it – it’s exciting and we’re both going to be doing it to the best of our ability.” A local junior with Penrith Brothers, Nathan Cleary made his NRL debut at the Panthers in 2016 and marked his 100th game milestone in the 2020 NRL Grand Final. “I came to Penrith as a 14-year-old and I grew to love this place, love this club, and obviously I’m very grateful to be named captain alongside my good mate Isaah Yeo,” Cleary said. “When you look at the past greats who have captained at Panthers, it’s quite overwhelming to think about being in that same position.”

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t’s been the home to thousands of local residents for several years, now booming estate Jordan Springs is finally getting its very own soccer team for the upcoming season. After a long and rich history at Parker Street Ovals, the Joeys Soccer Club have officially been relocated and renamed to reflect their new beginnings. Now known as the Jordan Springs Joeys Football Club, teams will play out of the state-of-the-art The Northern Oval and The Village Oval in Jordan Springs. The Joeys previously shared the dated Parker Street Ovals with fellow Nepean Football Association (NFA) club the Penrith Rovers for decades, but will now have a nice new place to call their own. Speaking with the Weekender, long-time Joeys FC President Ken Fenton said he was excited by the move, which was originally mooted by Penrith City Council. “Our facilities at Parker Street were no longer suitable for night games, catch-up games and training,” he said. “The lighting was sub-standard, and the fields weren’t the best either, but that’s

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Panthers snare centre Paul Momirovski signs with Penrith as Daine Laurie switches to Tigers NATHAN TAYLOR

ith the new NRL season just one month away, Penrith have boosted their playing stocks with the confirmation Wests Tigers centre Paul Momirovski has joined the club on a two-year deal. The signing of the 24-year-old is part of an agreement that has seen Daine Laurie granted an immediate release from his Panthers contract to link with the jointventure on a three-year deal. Laurie, who played three games for Penrith in his debut season, had previously signed with the Tigers for the 2022 season. Panthers General Manager Rugby League Matt Cameron heralded Momirovski’s arrival at Penrith as a significant boost for the club ahead of the 2021 season. “It’s always sad to see a player we’ve developed leave the club, however Paul is a talented young footballer and we’re thrilled this arrangement has allowed us to secure his services for the next two seasons,” he said. “Our club has been very strong regarding the circumstances under which we would

New recruit Paul Momirovski at Panthers training. Photo: Penrith Panthers.

entertain releasing a player ahead of time. This is clearly one such instance. “Paul’s previous experience at the Roosters and Storm means he understands what winning culture looks and feels like, and the work it takes to get there. “As shown by our club’s performances in

2020, that’s the culture we have strived to cultivate at Panthers. “We believe Paul is ready to take the next step in his career and we’re excited he’ll have the opportunity to do it in Panthers colours.” Making his debut with the Roosters in

2018 before switching to the Tigers and Storm (on loan), Momirovski has scored 14 tries in 19 NRL appearances. The Alexandria Rovers junior said he’s excited to join the Panthers. “What the team achieved last season shows how much talent there is at the club. It’s great to know I’ll be part of it for the next two years,” he said. “I’m focused on working hard at training to continually improve and set myself up to play some consistent footy for the club.” Meanwhile, after a drama-filled offseason, Panthers centre Brent Naden can finally begin his year of redemption after learning his fate from the NRL. The NRL has issued the 25-year-old with a breach notice for failing to comply with the game’s 2020 biosecurity protocols. The breach notice proposes Naden be fined $5,000 after he associated with people outside the Panthers’ bubble, on the evening prior to the 2020 Grand Final. Separately, the NRL also completed a thorough investigation into whether the Panthers had any knowledge of Naden using illicit substances on the evening prior to the Grand Final. The NRL found no evidence the club was aware of the breach prior to the Grand Final.

Around the grounds CRICKET: Penrith’s shortened game against the UNSW has ended in a draw in Round 12 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a Two-Day match at Howell Oval, UNSW won the toss and sent Penrith into bat first. With day one abandoned due to rain, Ryan Hackney and Tyran Liddiard kicked off proceedings on day two with a sensational 161-run batting partnership. Liddiard notched up his third century of the season, while Hackney played well on 59. The home side declared on 7/204 before UNSW took to the crease. The visitors batted strongly but, in the end, managed to hang on for a draw, finishing on 9/204. Kaine Balgowan was the best of the bowlers for Penrith taking 4/44. Penrith will hit the road this Saturday to face Campbelltown-Camden. CRICKET: Penrith have lost their AW Green Shield (U16) Grand Final to Northern District by seven wickets last Sunday. Playing in a One-Day match at Mark Taylor Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bat first. The visitors had their moments but were dismissed with five overs to spare on 156. When Northern District hit the crease later that afternoon, they dropped just three wickets on their way to a big victory.

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CRICKET: Round 15 of the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA) is in the books, with Panthers Cricket Club enjoying a win. In first grade, Panthers didn’t play for the second straight week after their match with Springwood was washed out. In sixth grade, Panthers put in a hot and cold performance in their

reduced over match against Glenbrook/ Blaxland. After being 0/85 Glenbrook/ Blaxland were restricted to 7/150 in their 36 overs. Panthers in reply lost three early wickets but rectified their run chase with a flurry of sixes to finish at 4/152. GRIDIRON: The Nepean Ducks have failed to reach their second consecutive Kookaburra Bowl, going down to the Sutherland Seahawks 38-36 in an overtime thriller last weekend. It was an excellent, high scoring battle between Nepean’s Colts team and the Seahawks, but unfortunately the local boys weren’t able to advance to this Saturday’s Grand Final against the UTS Gators. AFLW: The GWS Giants have lost back to back games to start the season, losing to the Adelaide Crows by 47 points at Blacktown International Sportspark last Sunday. The Crows led from start to finish to beat the Giants 62-15 in the inaugural AFLW Pride Round. W-LEAGUE: Western Sydney and Adelaide United have played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in Round 7 of the W-League. The Wanderers will look to build on last week’s form when they take on the Brisbane Roar in Round 8. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 1 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season took place last weekend with mixed results for Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams. In SG Ball, Penrith lost to Souths 32-20. In Harold Matthews, the Panthers were too good for the Rabbitohs 28-4.

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he Penrith Panthers have confirmed that centre Dean Whare has been released from the final year of his contract to play in the UK Super League. The 31-year-old centre will link up with French club Catalans Dragons on a multi-year deal, with the clubs currently working to complete the necessary paperwork. Whare joined Penrith from Manly in time for the 2013 NRL season, playing 130 NRL games for the club. Known for his defensive abilities, Whare struggled to find a permanent spot in the top grade during 2020, playing just eight games for the Panthers. “Dean has given outstanding service to Panthers over the last eight years. His professionalism and resilience have earned him the respect of everyone at our club,” Panthers General Manager Rugby League, Matt Cameron said. Whare said he has strong memories from his time at the Panthers.

“This club has come a long way since I first arrived. I feel a sense of pride knowing I’ve been part of that journey,” he said. “I want to thank the members, fans, sponsors and everyone involved with Panthers for the love and support they’ve shown me over the last eight years.” Panthers coach Ivan Cleary also paid tribute to the contribution of Whare during his time at the foot of the Mountains. “The significance of Dean’s service is best demonstrated by the fact 75 players have debuted for Panthers since his first game,” Cleary said. “He was an all-important constant through a period of major transformation for our club. “Dean has grown into a leader on and off the field, and consistently set an fantastic example for our younger players. “We’re delighted he’s been given this special opportunity to continue his career in France and we wish him and his family the best of luck.”

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wo captains are better than one – that’s Panthers coach Ivan Cleary’s belief after he named Origin forward Isaah Yeo and son Nathan Cleary as Penrith’s new captains for 2021. The Panthers confirmed the dual captaincy model this week on the eve of the club’s 2021 NRL campaign. With 148 NRL games under his belt, 26-year-old Yeo is the club’s most experienced campaigner while 23-year-old Cleary has grown into leadership as the team’s halfback for the last five years. “When I watched Isaah and Nathan during the first few weeks of this pre-season, they were organically leading those around them,” coach Cleary said. “It was immediately apparent what was best for our team. It felt like those two had already been appointed. It was just that natural. “As first-time captains, I think it’s beneficial they can share the burden of extra responsibilities that come with the role. “Of course, neither of them are the finished product but this opportunity will allow them to continue growing as leaders. I know they will do an excellent job for our club.” Story continues on » p.61

Isaah Yeo and Nathan Cleary will captain Penrith this season. Photo: Penrith Panthers.

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