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FIGHT TO THE FINISH Melissa McIntosh and Diane Beamer at PCYC early in the campaign.

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It’s finally over.

Months of campaigning is about to come to an end with Australians heading to the polls tomorrow to determine the fate of the Morrison Government.

Bill Shorten is on the verge of becoming Australia’s 31st Prime Minister with Labor in front in the polls and with the bookies ahead of voting booths opening at 8am tomorrow.

Both Mr Shorten and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have spent the final days of the campaign talking up their plans for the economy and promoting a new initiative to help first home buyers.

Locally, the battle for Lindsay is expected to be close with first-time candidate Melissa McIntosh the slight favourite to win the seat for the Liberals over Labor veteran Diane Beamer.

Ms McIntosh has run a high profile campaign that has included several major announcements in the final week, while Labor has been noticeably quiet during the past few days but announced one of the campaign’s biggest commitments last week – $125 million for a new cancer centre at Nepean Hospital.

Many of the local policy platforms have bipartisan support with commitments to

the Dunheved Road upgrade, train station improvements and funding promises to the Luke Priddis Foundation and Panthers on the Prowl having the backing of both major parties.

Labor holds Lindsay by 1.1 per cent, but its vote has likely been impacted by the controversy surrounding departing MP Emma Husar.

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Voting in McMahon Not all Weekender readers will be voting in Lindsay this weekend, with some parts of Erskine Park, St Clair, Kemps Creek and Orchard Hills falling into McMahon.

McMahon is a safe Labor seat held by Shadow Treasurer, Chris Bowen.

Vivek Singha is running for the Liberal Party in the seat while One Nation, which is not fielding a candidate in Lindsay, has Damian Commane up for election.

Meg Wrightson is the United Australia Party candidate while Zeeshan Francis and Astrid O’Neill are the candidates for the Christian Democratic Party and the Greens respectively.

Labor holds the seat by 12.1 per cent and is expected to retain it.

Melissa’s kicking goals Bookies tip Liberal Party to claim Lindsay in close contest TROY DODDS

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irst- time candidate Melissa McIntosh is set to win Lindsay for the Liberal Party at tomorrow’s Federal Election with Labor looking unlikely to hold on to the crucial seat.

The Weekender understands that internal polling from both parties shows Ms McIntosh in front of Diane Beamer, who exited political retirement to contest Lindsay for Labor.

A Newspoll published in The Australian newspaper on Monday also shows Lindsay is likely to fall to the Liberals, with a three-point rise in its primary vote to now hold a commanding 52 per cent to 48 per cent lead two-party preferred.

“Having trailed Labor 49-51 in the poll conducted on April 20, the Coalition now leads 52-48 in a seat where Mr Shorten is deeply unpopular and the former Labor MP Emma Husar resigned in the wake of bullying allegations,” The Australian reported.

Meanwhile, the bookies are also favouring the Coalition with Ms McIntosh the $1.81 favourite with Sportsbet to win the seat, with Ms Beamer at $1.90. Independent Mark Tyndall is next best at $21.00.

Labor would be disappointed to lose Lindsay after winning the seat in a major

Melissa McIntosh may claim victory in Lindsay tomorrow. Photo: Melinda Jane upset at the 2016 election, with Liberal MP Fiona Scott’s campaign falling over in the final weeks.

With Emma Husar’s high profile and controversial departure as Labor’s endorsed candidate, Ms Beamer was brought in to present a safe pair of hands

in a seat that has traditionally sat with the government of the day.

However, if Ms McIntosh does win the seat tomorrow and Labor wins government, it will be the second consecutive election where Lindsay has been won by the party that did not form government.

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Both major parties promise $170,000 to Panthers on the Prowl ahead of election NICOLA BARTON

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ital community organisation Panthers on the Prowl has received a $170,000 funding commitment ahead of Saturday’s election to ensure their support for disadvantaged youth continues.

After losing a number of corporate partners, Panthers on the Prowl has been screaming out for funding to ensure they can continue their successful specialised programs.

This week, both the Liberal and Labor parties confirmed they would deliver $170,000 in funding.

Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh, Western Sydney Senator Marise Payne and Federal Minister for Families and Social Services Paul Fletcher visited the Prowl classroom at Panthers Stadium on Monday to witness the primary support program in action, teaching young kids important social and life skills.

Ms McIntosh commended the work of the Prowl and said it is essential to support services that in return better the community.

“The Panthers are an integral part of our community here in Penrith and I’m proud that we are backing them,” she said.

“If elected as the Member for Lindsay, I will continue to advocate for programs like this one that support our community.”

The funding will assist in the continuation of a range of programs including support for primary and secondary kids, adult computer literacy, the Building Young Men youth mentoring project and the Kokoda Leadership Project.

Panthers on the Prowl General Manager, Brad Waugh, said it was a huge win for the organisation and the community.

“This has now enabled us to plan for the future, to plan three or four years ahead knowing that we have the wherewithal to maintain and strengthen these programs that we have been running very successfully,” he said.

“Panthers on the Prowl makes such a huge impact on the youth in this area and I am very privileged and proud to be in the position of General Manager, supported by an incredible group of teachers, for them this is not a job, it’s a cause and it’s a wonderful environment to work in and the children are the recipients of that.”

Labor Candidate for Lindsay, Diane Beamer said: “It’s a testament to the hard work of the Panthers on the Prowl program, that both parties have signed up to providing this grant of $170,000 to continue their work.”

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Liberal Candidate Melissa McIntosh with Panthers on the Prowl students on Monday

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Show us what you’ve got, Bill O n August 24 last year the Liberal Party all but consigned itself to opposition.

It was an embarrassing day – lessons from the past not learned, the Liberals rolled a sitting Prime Minister and installed Scott Morrison into the top job in a last ditch effort to win the 2019 election and retain government.

It was always going be a tough and perhaps impossible road for the baseball cap wearing, Cronulla Sharks loving new Prime Minister. Somehow – and it’s extraordinary, really – the Liberals had not accepted that the general public has an enormous disdain for this type of treachery, especially after the Rudd/ Gillard/Rudd years, and more recently the stabbing of Tony Abbott.

The axing of Malcolm Turnbull and the leadership tussle that ensued only reinforced the perception that our federal politicians are more consumed with ego, polls and power than they are about the day- to- day running of the country.

It might not be true in all cases, but in August last year the Liberals played straight to the stereotype.

And so here we are, nine months later, and the day of reckoning is upon us.

For the past 37 days Scott Morrison and Bill Shorten have criss-crossed the country, trying to convince voters that they’ve got the best plan to manage the country’s finances and keep the nation on track.

Neither delivered a killer blow or was the clear winner of the campaign.

But Shorten had a significant head start, with six years as Labor leader behind him, and Morrison was always going to find it difficult to make up the ground, however his efforts were admirable.

Shorten ran a reasonably safe campaign, though his electric car target certainly ruffled some feathers early on and was probably an unnecessary divisive talking point given he was in the box seat.

Shorten was also disappointing when it came to the hard facts and costings of his policies – this dogged him particularly in the middle part of the campaign.

But the Labor leader was strong in the three debates that took place in recent weeks, getting somewhat closer to endearing himself to the Australian public, something that has been difficult for the former Union boss to achieve during his time as Opposition Leader.

Morrison proved during the debates that his knowledge on policy and ‘the numbers’ was strong, but he would have needed Shorten to have a Michael Daleystyle collapse to really pull back Labor’s lead.

Locally, the battle between Diane Beamer and Melissa McIntosh has been a closely fought contest, though perhaps a little underwhelming.

Both parties have made strong commitments to the area, and in many situations promises have been matched, such as in the case of the Dunheved Road upgrade or the new digital hub at the Luke Priddis Foundation.

It’s my understanding that Ms Beamer has taken a grassroots approach with a strong doorknocking campaign, perhaps aimed at giving the Labor brand a more personal and protective coat of paint after the perception that it was tarnished by the whole Emma Husar affair.

Ms McIntosh had a great start to the campaign with Prime Minister Morrison spending two days in Lindsay, and she’s

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remained publicly prominent ever since.

She has held up well as a fresh candidate against an experienced campaigner in Ms Beamer.

The final verdict?

Neither party has really proven itself as the clear choice for voters on Saturday.

This has been far from a single issue election, which means most people will go to the ballot box and vote based on how recently announced policy platforms will impact them personally, given nobody won the ‘bigger picture’ debate.

Scott Morrison was always going to have to work harder than Bill Shorten and take risks with commitments to take yards off his lead, and I dare say he achieved that to an extent.

But the baggage Morrison carries, including the knowledge that electing the Coalition delivers you a healthy dose of Clive Palmer, is simply too much.

While many could argue the Coalition’s economic record is strong, I can’t help but feel this is a government that has lost its way, consumed with self-preservation and public relations.

There are too many tired faces that are stopping it from progressing, moving forward and offering the fresh and renewed view that is needed for Australia. Some have moved on of their own accord in recent months, but others may need a push.

The Coalition needs a spell in opposition. Bill Shorten and Labor deserve their chance to deliver on the plan they’ve put forward for the country, and should have the party’s stability in recent years rewarded. We can only hope that if they’re handed the keys on Saturday, they use them responsibly.

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Exclusive: Whitewater Stadium and Sports Centre to be upgraded by Coalition NICOLA BARTON

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he Liberals have concluded their election campaign in Lindsay with a major sporting package, set to deliver upgrades for both Penrith Whitewater Stadium and Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre. $2.3 million has been committed towards upgrading the stadium, including new change rooms, off-water training facilities and meeting rooms for briefings.

Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh said Penrith Whitewater Stadium was a local icon in need of an upgrade but also held a special meaning for her.

“The Penrith Whitewater Stadium is particularly important to me because it was there at the 2000 Olympics that I met my husband Stuart while he was training, so returning to the stadium to announce this funding boost is a bit like a homecoming,” Ms McIntosh said.

“I remember during the Olympics that the stadium was a sport and tourism hotspot but over the years a lack of contemporary facilities has meant that it hasn’t been able to capitalise on international events like the Oceania Canoe Polo Championships as it should.”

Melissa McIntosh with husband Stuart at Penrith Whitewater. Photo: Melinda Jane

The Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre (PVRSC) will see $1.2 million for internal upgrades and refurbishments across a large number of high- priority projects.

Ms McIntosh said this will lay the foundation of plans to transform Werrington Lakes into a regional sports hub.

“When the Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the PVRSC in March I raised with him the funding needs of the centre,” Ms McIntosh said.

“I’ve been working alongside the PVRSC, led by the tireless Luke Hepburn, to bring this funding package together for months now, and that’s why I am so pleased to be able to commit this funding.”

The funding will help deliver a number of projects, such as the installation of air coolers, dividing curtains, bathroom upgrades and grandstand replacement.

This announcement comes off the back of the Liberal Party’s commitment to upgrade the Chapman Gardens Sports Precinct.

Ms McIntosh said supporting grassroots sport in Lindsay is a high priority of hers.

“As my own personal story shows, sport helps to bring people together, and I want to make sure that locals have every opportunity to do just that while having fun and staying active,” she said.

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Keys to home ownership Election win for first home buyers with new scheme to slash required deposits EMILY FESZCZUK

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annabe home owners will have to stump up a deposit of just five per cent under a new election policy that is being backed by both parties.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the policy, which is set to benefit thousands of first home buyers each year, at the Liberal Party campaign launch last Sunday.

Hours later, Labor said it would support the plan, which involves the Government guaranteeing 15 per cent of the required 20 per cent deposit to the banks.

Mr Morrison visited Caddens on Monday with Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh to talk up the plan.

“The First Homeowners Deposit Scheme is all designed to ensure Australians saving for their first home, can get into that first home sooner,” Mr Morrison said.

“The 20 per cent deposit is a big mountain to climb for so many families and particularly those on low and middle incomes who are looking to buy the very homes around here, or to establish homes around western Sydney and other parts of the country.”

The scheme, which will start on January 1 next year, will be targeted towards

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking in Caddens on Monday morning

first home buyers earning up to $125,000 annually or $200,000 for couples and will save buyers by ensuring mortage insurance is not required.

However, the plan is limited to just 10,000 successful applicants each year.

Opposition leader Bill Shorten made no apologies for supporting the plan.

“We’re not in the business of bagging every idea just because someone else has an idea but if you want to tackle housing affordability it’s only part of a much bigger picture,’’ Mr Shorten said.

“That’s why we need to reform the unfair playing field where property investors are getting subsidised by the Morrison Government to buy their sixth or seventh house and first home buyers have got an unlevel playing field.”

26 - year - old Dylan Marshall, from Werrington Downs, is currently looking to buy his first home, but isn’t overly supportive of the new policy.

“The Government can make getting a deposit as easy as they want, but that still doesn’t change people’s ability to pay a $400,000 minimum mortgage,” Mr Marshall said.

“The announcement is a myopic vote buying scheme for uneducated young people who just want what their parents have had before them.”

Labor calls for resignation United Australia Party candidate defends social media posts after Burke attack NICOLA BARTON

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abor is calling for Lindsay’s United Australia Candidate to be disendorsed on the eve of the election after several controversial social media posts surfaced.

In 2015, Christopher Buttel shared a 9/11 and JFK documentary titled ‘Everything is a rich man’s trick’ on Facebook. He captioned the post “I’m only sharing this so I know how to find it later. I haven’t watched yet and be warned it runs 3.5 hours”.

He also shared a Facebook status in 2016 calling on ‘Air Crash Investigations’ and the National Geographic Society to run an episode on the September 11 terror attacks. Mr Buttel made comment that some of the details of the investigation were “unusual”.

Just recently, United Australia’s Melbourne Candidate Tony Pecora was disendorsed for peddling similar theories and even calling for further investigation into the 9/11 attacks.

Senior Labor figure Tony Burke was in Lindsay on Wednesday, and slammed the social media posts.

“You can’t be a serious party contesting an election when you’ve got candidates that you’re trying to put into parliament

who are backing 9/11 conspiracy theories, there’s nothing more chaotic than that,” he said.

“There’s no dodging this one for the Liberal Party or for the United Australia Party, they either want to put someone in parliament who promotes 9/11 conspiracy theories or they tear up their how to votes.”

When contacted by the Weekender, Mr Buttel defended the Facebook posts and said he didn’t believe in the content and was merely sharing them for the public interest of his friends.

“I never made any comment with it, it’s just a posting, people ask me to look things up and so I do and share them with my friends,” he said.

“I’m not saying anything about it, it’s ridiculous, I don’t actually believe these things.”

Mr Buttel suggested Labor’s calls for him to be disendorsed spoke of how close the vote will be in Lindsay.

“I don’t know what the Labor Party’s tactics are or what they’re thinking but Lindsay is on a knife edge, it’s down to the wire, no one knows what’s going to happen and anyone who thinks they can pick it must be a genius,” he said.

Mr Burke said the Liberal Party should axe their support of Mr Buttel if they “truly respect this part of Sydney”.

Labor Candidate for Lindsay Diane Beamer with Tony Burke on Wednesday

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he Coalition says it will invest $1.5 million towards the upgrade of four halls in the Penrith Local Government Area.

Arthur Neve Memorial Hall, St Marys Community Centre, St Marys Senior Citizens Hall and Floribunda Community Centre would all benefit from the funding.

Liberal Candidate for Lindsay, Melissa McIntosh, said the funding boost would deliver a better outcome for residents and user groups, with the halls already identified by Penrith City Council as needing work. “Public facilities like neighbourhood centres are part of the fabric of commu-

nity life and are often the home base of some hard working organisations, like Community Junction, which provide vital outreach programs for locals,� she said. “I am proud that this funding package will enable Council to go beyond a basic lick of paint and will enable a more comprehensive refurbishment and redesign of the four halls.�

Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler welcomed the commitment. “Co-funding allows us to deliver better facilities for current and future users and make spaces that will be even more useful and we’ll do this in consultation with our communities,� he said.

PUBLIC EXHIBITION Annual Update Amendment Planning Proposal Penrith City Council wants to hear your views on a Planning Proposal which seeks to amend Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 to resolve several policy changes, contemporise certain elements and XQGHUWDNH œKRXVHNHHSLQJ¡ FKDQJHV ZKLFK DUH PLQRU in nature. These matters have been consolidated as a single set of proposed changes, known as an œ$QQXDO 8SGDWH $PHQGPHQW¡ The Planning Proposal is the key document in the process for amending local environmental plans. It explains the intended effect of the proposed changes DQG VHWV RXW WKH MXVWLÀFDWLRQ IRU WKH UHFRPPHQGHG amendment to Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010.

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Whether it’s a first date, a night out with friends or a family event, there’s always plenty of great films screening right here in Penrith.

If you haven’t caught up with the runaway hit ‘Avengers: Endgame’ yet, there’s still plenty of sessions at Hoyts.

Or maybe you could catch the remake of the 1988 comedy ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’, ‘The Hustle’, which stars Rebel Wilson.

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Excitement is building about the new ‘Caddens Corner’ shopping centre, which is set to open in Caddens next year. A website launched for the project shows that a new Woolworths supermarket and BWS are part of the much-needed centre.

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Make sure you grab yourself some popcorn, an ice cream or a treat from the candy bar during your visit!

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MCINTOSH LIBERAL FOR LINDSAY BUILDING OUR ECONOMY. SECURING YOUR FUTURE.

I’m working with Scott Morrison to keep our economy strong and deliver my Plan for Lindsay.

We will build our economy by:

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Delivering record spending on transport and infrastructure

Ease congestion and upgrade local roads

Creating 1.25 million more jobs

Deliver tax relief for local families and hard-working small businesses

Delivering tax relief so you keep more of what you earn Continuing record funding for schools, hospitals and life-saving medicines

Continue record funding for 44 local schools Continue record funding for local hospitals

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WITH YOUR SUPPORT, WE ARE: Easing traffic congestion Delivering more commuter car parking Continuing record funding for schools, hospitals and life-saving medicines Delivering tax relief for local families and hard-working small businesses

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Federal Election 2019

WHERE TO VOTE Berkshire Park Berkshire Park Community Centre Cambridge Gardens Cambridge Gardens Public School Cambridge Park Cambridge Park High School Cambridge Park Public School Cambridge Park Scout Hall Castlereagh Castlereagh Public School Claremont Meadows Claremont Meadows Public School Colyton Bennett Road Public School Colyton High School Cranebrook Cranebrook High School Henry Fulton Public School Samuel Terry Public School St Thomas’ Anglican Church Emu Plains Emu Plains Public School Emu Heights Public School Melrose Hall Nepean High School Glenmore Park Fernhill School Glenmore Park High School Glenmore Park Public School Surveyors Creek Public School Jamisontown Jamisontown Public School Jamison Uniting Church Kingswood Kingswood Public School

Kingswood South Public School St Dominics College Leonay Leonay Public School Llandilo Llandilo Public School Londonderry Londonderry Public School Mulgoa Mulgoa Public School Orchard Hills Uniting Church Orchard Hills Oxley Park Oxley Park Public School Penrith Kingswood Park Public School PCYC Penrith Penrith High School Regentville Regentville Public School South Penrith Jamison High School Mary Mackillop Primary School Penrith South Public School St Marys St Marys North Public School St Marys South Public School Werrington Werrington Public School Werrington County Public School Sydney Sydney Town Hall

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BRANDON LEES Fraser Anning’s Conservative National Party

Voting opens at 8am on Saturday, May 18 and closes at 6pm.

’m tired of seeing Australian tax money being thrown overseas when it needs to be reinvested into this country.

Living in Penrith for 26 years, I have seen where that money could best be used and after meeting Fraser Anning and the other candidates in The Conservative National Party, I can confirm that they too know where our money would be better spent.

This party refuses to be bought and paid for by any business and will stand up to anyone. The people in this party are masters of face to face confrontation and will not hesitate to put the people of Australia first.

I believe that through the reduction in foreign spending we can finally invest more into our education. Our public schools have locked stationary and first aid equipment in safes because they cannot afford to lose anything. They also cannot afford to bring in casual teachers at the last minute! The horror stories I have heard from teachers need to end and schools will receive far more funding under The Conservative National Party.

We have a hospital with staff that are overworked and underpaid. The wait times have been outrageous and complained about for far too long. It’s not the nurses’ or the doctors’ fault but as our country grows and grows so too does our demand for more quality healthcare.

As time passes, politicians constantly forget about the upkeep of an ever-growing Australia.

Fraser Anning’s National Conservative Party remembers everyone and will work hard for the local and greater community.

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DIANE BEAMER Australian Labor Party

estern Sydney deserves its fair share, not more of the same Liberal cuts and chaos.

In the past six years the Liberals have cut $5.7 million from Nepean Hospital – meaning fewer doctors, nurses and beds.

What is the point of all these new hospital buildings if there aren’t enough doctors, nurses and hospital beds for the patients?

That’s why Labor will reverse these cuts and invest $14 million immediately.

As a State Member I helped deliver Nepean Hospital’s first oncology unit, but under the Liberals these facilities have aged and are long past their use by date.

That’s why we will deliver a state- of-theart comprehensive cancer unit at Nepean Hospital to deliver world class care.

To ease the pressure on household budgets we will work to reduce energy prices and provide rebates to 100,000 households to purchase and install solar battery systems.

We will invest $24 million in Penrith schools, and provide free pre-school education for local three and four- year- olds, saving local families thousands each year.

As a former Councillor, Penrith Mayor and our State Member, I have spent my working life delivering for our community – new schools, traffic calming that is still saving lives today, and completely transforming Nepean Hospital. I have the experience needed to get things done.

This election is a choice between Labor’s plan for better healthcare services, hospitals and schools versus the Liberals’ bigger tax loopholes for the millionaires and multinational companies.

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MELISSA MCINTOSH Liberal Party

was born and bred in Penrith and love our community.

Over 20 years ago when I was at Western Sydney University I did a research project into the community needs of our local area, and then my first job was for the Member for Lindsay, Jackie Kelly, before working for Prime Minister John Howard.

Most recently my 20 year career and commitment to western Sydney led me to work in a Penrith community housing organisation, which looks after people experiencing homelessness and social and affordable housing for those who need it.

Since becoming the Liberal Candidate for Lindsay, I’ve been out listening to people in our community about what matters most and they’ve told me that congestion on our local roads is a top issue.

That’s why my Plan for Lindsay includes congestion busting infrastructure including an upgrade to Dunheved Road. Prime Minister Scott Morrison listened to our community’s concerns about Dunheved Road and announced $63.5 million to upgrade the road. He also announced $55 million for upgrades to St Marys, Kingswood and Emu Plains railway stations.

I’ll fight for what our community needs, like I did to secure $1 million to upgrade Chapman Gardens playing fields in Kingswood and over $500,000 to keep the Nepean River healthy.

If you support me you will get someone who will work for our community every day and make sure we get the infrastructure and the services we need from Federal Government.

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I graduated as a ‘Bachelor of Surveying’ from UNSW in 1984 and am currently halfway through a Masters degree in ‘Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages’.

I have had a highly varied career which has included: Surveyor, Federal Public Servant, Company Director of Best Springwater Pty Ltd and most recently Sales Service Provider with BOC gases delivering liquid nitrogen to Westmead Hospital.

I first ran for Federal Parliament in 2013 when I decided that the major parties were simply not worth voting for.

I also ran for the Upper House of NSW State Parliament as an Independent in 2015.

The United Australia Party represents the viable alternative to the major parties that is in no way extremist, that has been desperately needed for so long.

We have by far the best policies on any topic and I urge all voters to check our website to confirm this before you cast your vote.

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believe that social wellbeing and the environment are tightly linked. That’s why I am a member of The Greens.

Having a background in science, I am proud to belong to a party who are serious about fighting climate change. The Greens plan to deliver cleaner, more reliable power by investing in solar and storage, developing renewable energy zones and moving to 100 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

Doing this through a publicly owned energy provider is the way to ensure renewable energy savings are passed on to ordinary Australians.

I work in western Sydney, where I meet many refugees from war-torn countries in the process of rebuilding their lives through higher education. The sooner we can get refugees integrated into the community the better. The Greens plan to abolish offshore detention and temporary protection visas and commit to processing asylum seekers here in Australia within seven days.

Increasing Australia’s humanitarian intake to 50,000 per year is achievable and our country will benefit from having these people who want to become Australians.

I was educated in public schools in Lindsay and am a passionate supporter of public education. The Greens believe in the Gonski model and are committed to funding public schools to 100 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard.

I am a proud member of my union – the NTEU. If elected, I will represent community values in parliament and hold the major parties to account.

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MARK TYNDALL Independent

have been campaigning for 10 months, sharing my focus on Liveability for Lindsay, and my primary goal of bringing the cost of living down and pushing living standards up. I have a set of six policy priorities from my State Campaign and 13 policy priorities for my Federal Campaign, which are all engineering to achieve these goals.

They’re visible on my Facebook page @Working4Lindsay and my website www. marktyndall.com.au where you will find a further 20-plus local, national and social issues and positions.

I encourage you all to check these resources so you can get to know exactly who I am and what I stand for.

You might be surprised to learn there are over 118,000 enrolled voters in our seat of Lindsay. Just over one third of you will see this article in print, digital and social formats. It will only take your vote for me to be elected. That’s right, you are not trapped into picking between red or blue, left or right, young or old.

If you and every reader like you #VotesIndependent, you will reward yourselves with the first Independent MP for Lindsay and western Sydney.

If elected by you, I will work from the sensible centre to pursue Liveability in Lindsay through private members bills; through pulling the reigns on the worst excesses of the major parties; and only supporting the common sense policies of elected parties and members.

Most important of all, I can and will work for you, and only you.

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GEOFF BROWN Sustainable Australia

ustainable Australia is a community party from the sensible centre.

Our focus this election is to reduce population growth and stop overdevelopment. Liberal and Labor are to blame for the overdevelopment of our area.

Overdevelopment is caused by rapid population growth which has been utilised

by Liberal and Labor to make it look like the economy is growing when in fact it is just the number of people that is growing.

Sustainable Australia would like to see Australia return to the sustainable long- term immigration rate of 70,000 per annum. Currently it is a record 200,000.

This should be done in a non-discriminatory way which does not affect our refugee intake. By doing this, we achieve better planning focused on community needs, we would be able to stop overdevelopment and we would be able to stop encroachment on our natural environment.

By increasing our population at the same time as cutting our per capita emissions, we are taking one step forward and one step back when it comes to tackling climate change. Many parties are claiming to be advocating for real action on climate change however Sustainable Australia is the only party identifying population growth as a key contributor to this worldwide issue.

Locally I call on Liberal and Labor to protect our local environment by contributing at least $30 million towards the creation of the Cumberland Conservation Corridor.

Sustainable Australia opposes a Badgerys Creek Airport and the raising of Warragamba Dam wall.

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Australia First Party

ustralia First Party’s slogan ‘Identity, Independence and Freedom’ defines its programme.

I have been the party’s candidate previously in Lindsay. I am 63-years-old and hold a doctorate in Australian politics.

The issues that affect the Lindsay electorate are matters of national importance, given the control of our country is slipping away from us – and this area is on the front line.

The Aerotropolis at Badgerys Creek means a city of up to 100,000 people, mainly immigrants, including foreign students – and with a strong input from China.

This development is not so much for Australia, but for purposes with a link to China’s ‘One Belt One Road’ empire- building schemes. It will profit a wealthy few and is a security danger to us all.

The planned new Penrith CBD, a ‘global growth precinct’, means the separation of Penrith from the Australian economy.

We would be all but aliens there. I call this colonisation and imperialism and treason.

The big parties call it progress.

Whereas the great wealth of our country could support free education for our youth, free medicine, free roads and fair wages, it has been seized by foreign interests and local collaborators. I have denounced the current immigration and refugee programs as sinister things that can produce cheap labour outcomes, a nightmare for our families and young people.

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A heavily intoxicated p-plater nabbed speeding on the M4 has sobbed as she was sentenced to 13 months behind bars.

At one stage, Abbie Mulhearn had to reach out and brace herself against the side of the dock as Magistrate Roger Prowse jailed her for a minimum of seven months.

The 22-year-old, who was at liberty while awaiting her sentence, was not expecting to be sent downstairs to the cells, with her lawyer scrambling to submit alternatives when it became apparent Magistrate Prowse was considering a term of imprisonment.

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Penrith Local Court heard Mulhearn, a suspended driver, was clocked doing 157km/hr in a 100km/hr zone and was observed overtaking multiple vehicles on the M4 at Erskine Park about 7.20am on February 24.

When pulled over by police and subjected to a roadside breath test, she returned a high range reading of 0.162.

“She’d had an absolute gut full… let’s not beat around the bush,” Magistrate Prowse told Mr Sukr after he submitted Mulhearn, a bar manager, had consumed “one too many drinks”.

Mr Sukr said his client would not benefit from being in prison, and sought a suspended sentence that provided supervision and rehabilitation in the community.

But Magistrate Prowse said the offender’s wellbeing was only one factor to take into account.

“I will and everyone else will [benefit],” he said.

“The only way for the public to be protected is for you to be locked up. There are enough dribblers [on the road]… without you being added to the mix full as a boot.”

Magistrate Prowse said it wasn’t merely

a mistake, but deliberate, self-destructive behaviour.

“A mistake is wearing a pink top with a red jacket,” he said.

Her appeal will be heard on May 31.

Magistrate gives man last chance to stay off the road

A high school teacher has narrowly escaped full-time jail after being convicted of his fifth driving while disqualified charge.

Gavin Malcolm Duncan, 32, appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with two counts of ‘driving while disqualified’.

The court heard Duncan, who teaches math and PE at a school in the Blue Mountains, was busted illegally behind the wheel on February 8 and again on March 3.

“It’s so difficult to reconcile the behaviour of my client with the man he actually is,” his lawyer submitted.

However, Magistrate Geoff Hiatt didn’t pull any punches, criticising Duncan for repeatedly breaking the law when he was “supposedly a role model for others”.

The court heard Duncan had racked up five driving while disqualified charges and also had two drink driving matters to his name.

He was sentenced to nine months in jail, but was allowed to serve it in the community by way of an Intensive Corrections Order.

Magistrate Hiatt also ordered he undertake 100 hours of community service work and continue counselling to address his impulsivity and unresolved grief following the death of two close family members.

“I make it perfectly clear, you come back for driving while disqualified, you might as well bring your bag because you won’t be going home, you understand that?”

Magistrate Hiatt demanded.

He was fined $1,000 and disqualified from driving for a further 12 months on each count.

Man claims marijuana cultivation was for health

A man who cultivated marijuana for health reasons has been granted bail.

Glen Franklin’s lawyer told Penrith Local Court his client wasn’t a person who smoked simply for enjoyment, noting the drug helped him “considerably”.

Magistrate Roger Prowse told Franklin, a disability pensioner, to investigate other means.

“Stay away from the fertiliser,” he warned.

“The next green thing you have should be pistachio ice cream or iceberg lettuce, otherwise you’re going to end up back where you are.”

He was convicted without penalty for one count of ‘cultivate’, convicted and fined $400 for ‘resist police’ and his fresh ‘cultivate’ charge was adjourned to May 30.

Magistrate says burnout offender acted like a ‘drop kick’

Wilson James Dowling has been slapped with a hefty fine for doing a burnout.

The apprentice carpenter fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday and received a serve for his behaviour.

“I haven’t seen a V8 Supercar driver with the surname ‘Dowling’,” Magistrate Roger Prowse said.

“If you have the overpowering urge to act like an absolute drop kick, they have a festival for people like you,” he said, referring to Summernats.

He was convicted and fined $600.

Man keeps licence but ordered to stay away from alcohol

A Magistrate has taken the unusual step of allowing a drink driver to retain his licence, banning him from consuming alcohol for two years instead.

Paul Birks fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with mid-range drink driving. But rather than receive the usual disqualification and mandatory alcohol interlock order, the 45-year-old

was handed a two-year discharge with a condition that he abstain from alcohol during that time.

The court heard Birks was pulled over for a random breath test at 10.25am and returned a reading of 0.140.

Magistrate Prowse noted the offender had been able to eliminate wine from his “repertoire” and said he could do the same with beer.

Magistrate Roger Prowse warned the self-employed carpenter if he breached his Conditional Release Order he would likely be headed for a career change – one behind bars.

Woman’s promise questioned; jail warning issued

A repeat offender who insisted she “won’t do it again” has been caught out after seemingly making the same promise before. Ambrosiah Jahmelia Simi fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday after she was busted driving at St Clair while her licence application was refused.

“I’m just sorry and I won’t do it again,” she told Magistrate Geoff Hiatt.

“Is that what you said at Wyong Local Court in May last year?” he quipped, noting her smile in response was telling.

“If you want to go to jail, continue driving on a road, the court will accommodate you,” he said.

She was convicted, fined $900 and disqualified for 12 months.

No conviction recorded against aspiring paramedic

An aspiring paramedic has dodged a conviction after pleading guilty to drug possession. The 21-year-old faced Penrith Local Court last Thursday after he was busted with a small amount of cocaine.

His lawyer told the court he was “definitely not an ordinary drug user or drug abuser” and was rightfully “quite ashamed” of his behaviour and struggled to tell his parents.

He was handed a six-month good behaviour bond without conviction.

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A Ropes Crossing man has been charged following a fatal crash at Mays Hill on Thursday, May 9.

At 5.50am emergency services were called to the Church Street off-ramp on the M4 responding to reports of a multivehicle crash.

Officers from Cumberland Police Area Command arrived to find 11 vehicles stopped at the crash site, and a 36-yearold man from Wentworthville deceased after his utility was struck by a truck.

Witnesses told officers the driver of another vehicle, reported to be a Toyota Echo, allegedly left the scene before speaking with police.

Following inquiries by officers from the Metropolitan Crash Investigation Unit, a 53-year-old man was arrested after attending St Marys Police Station at about 6.15pm on Friday, May 10.

Police will allege the driver of the Toyota Echo had changed lanes on the M4 then stopped, with multiple collisions occurring as a consequence.

The driver of the Echo was taken to Penrith Police Station where he was charged with ‘dangerous driving occasioning death’, ‘drive manner dangerous’, ‘negligent driving occasioning death’, ‘fail to stop and assist after vehicle impact causing death’, and two counts of ‘cause bodily harm by misconduct’.

Penrith: Police fear man was deliberately set on fire

A man is being treated in hospital after being found suffering from serious burns at Penrith last week.

At about 1.45pm on Friday, May 10 emergency services were called after a 37-year-old man was found in a park on Woodriff Street, with significant burns to the lower part of his body.

He was flown to Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, before being transferred to Concord Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

As police from Nepean Police Area Command continue with their inquiries into the incident, they are appealing for anyone who may have been near the park at the time to come forward.

Officers are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who has a dashcam device fitted to their vehicle who may have driven past around the time of the incident.

Penrith: Vegan protesters storm chicken shop

A group of vegan protesters who call themselves the “Truth Walkers” made a controversial visit to a High Street chicken shop on Sunday, May 12.

At 1.10pm the five animal welfare advocates entered the premises wearing TV screens around their necks that depicted animals being slaughtered in the process of food manufacturing.

Onlookers, which included both adults and young children, were distressed by the images projected, with some taking it upon themselves to force the group back out onto the street.

Police were called to the scene and issued the group with a move-on direction. One of the five members is from the Penrith region.

Police said that the group was known to them and have been performing similar public stunts all over Sydney.

St Marys: Man’s phone stolen during frightening robbery

Investigations are continuing after a man was mugged when walking home from St Marys Railway Station on Friday, May 10.

At 5.30pm the 25-year-old victim was walking on West Lane when he was approached by a group of four men.

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A low-range offence, which is classified as a road-user with a blood alcohol concentration (‘BAC’) between 0.05 – 0.079, will attract a fine of $561.00 and an instant, roadside three-month loss of licence, regardless of whether or not you are a first-time offender.

Similarly, if you receive a positive result from a Mobile Drug Test and the reading is confirmed by the laboratory, as a first-time offender you will receive the same fine and immediate licence suspension as a low-range drink driving offence. Subsequent offences will likely be dealt with by the courts, where they will determine the length of a licence disqualification and accompanying fine.

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Council to query ongoing impact of commitments made at State Election ALENA HIGGINS

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romises, they’re a dime a dozen during an election campaign, especially in a marginal seat.

And as all eyes turn to tomorrow’s Federal Election, one local Councillor is seeking a tally of the cash splashes made during the State Election campaign.

Labor Councillor Karen McKeown said now the dust had settled, it was time to take stock of what was promised and to also uncover the hidden costs to maintain the upgrades pledged across the city.

“I think it’s a good thing that the community benefits from those things, but also it’s important that we hold the government of the day, and indeed the local members of all persuasions, to account for the promises that they make,” she said.

“With a lot of these upgrades that were promised to sporting facilities, they actually sit on Council property, which is publicly- owned property, and there will be up-keep costs for those and it is important that Council has a clear sight of what these include for forward planning and for budgeting.”

Cr McKeown, who ran against Penrith MP Stuart Ayres in the March 23 election, has requested Council officers ascertain

the total promises made by the Berejiklian Government across the Penrith, Londonderry and Mulgoa electorates and an indication of the ongoing maintenance costs and implications for Council.

In late February, Mr Ayres announced major upgrades to sporting facilities across the Penrith area as part of a multi-million dollar community sports package.

The pre-election sweetener included $1.5 million for Parker Street Fields, $1.5 million for Woodriff Gardens Tennis Complex, $750,000 each to Leonay and Lapstone ovals, $500,000 to South Penrith’s Eileen Cammack Reserve as well as earmarked funding for a new synthetic running track.

Mr Ayres said maintenance of stateowned assets is the responsibility of the NSW Government and for Council-owned assets the maintenance responsibility belongs to Council. He said he was excited to see projects come to fruition.

“I’m looking forward to seeing the progress on the Nepean Hospital Redevelopment and the staged widening of Mulgoa Road over this term of Government,” he said.

“Our commitments to new school infrastructure is also highly anticipated and I look forward to working with our local schools as we deliver these exciting new additions.”

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I often talk to residents about taking advantage of the opportunity to contribute to how our City is run. As a Council, we always encourage and seek your input on a range of projects and activities that we are planning, so we can shape our city together. We want your thoughts and ideas as your input is critical to get the balance right.

Up until June 3 you have the opportunity to comment on Council’s draft Operational Plan and proposed Fees and Charges for 2019-20. This detailed plan shows how we are working towards achieving the longer-term goals of the 10 year Community Plan. This 10 year plan identifies our long term aspirations for the city and how we are continuing to improve Penrith as a great place to live, work and visit.

So, if you live or own property in the Penrith Local Government area or use Council services and facilities please take the time to have a look at the plans. We are spending $264.6 million across 48 diverse functions in 2019-20

and this coming year will see engagement start on a number of exciting projects for our City. These include the recreational area at Regatta Park and the City Park. Construction will also commence on the new car park at Soper Place.

There are a number of ways you can have your say on our plans and here’s how you can get that important feedback back to us: • Online survey at yoursaypenrith. com.au • Email to corporate.planning@ penrith.city • Letter to the General Manager (Attention: Corporate Planning Team), Penrith City Council, PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751 We will consider each and every submission received on the draft documents before they are finalised and reported to Council’s Ordinary Meeting on June 24.

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Milestone for The Haven Shelter has provided enormous support to women in its first year of operation EMILY FESZCZUK

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he Haven, a Nepean Women’s Shelter, has achieved a lot in its first 12 months.

It has provided 3,000 beds so that women and children have been safe from abuse and haven’t had to sleep rough at night facing homelessness.

It has also provided intense support along with many other programs to rebuild safety and stability for families in the area.

Chairperson Sharon Levy said the need for support is so prevalent in Penrith, which can be seen through domestic violence statistics.

“When you hear that one woman a week is killed by a current or former partner and one in two women are turned away from crisis accommodation the question had to be asked what can we do to help and that’s how The Haven came about,” Ms Levy said.

“We’ve had an amazing first year, it has been a roller coaster and a really big learning curve but I think we have gone above and beyond what is expected of us in terms of not only providing a safe space for people but we have also developed a number of additional support programs.”

The Board of The Haven is celebrating the concept’s first birthday. Photo: Melinda Jane The shelter has provided intense case management for 20 women and 28 children, including a newborn baby while also offering services such as yoga, meditation, gardening workshops and craft and cooking.

“We are not just providing accommodation, but we are so much more which

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“When they come stay with us they have full physical support so they are put back on their feet.”

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Battling one of the rarest cases of mitochondrial disorder, two- year- old Carrera has spent most of her life in and out of hospital, suffering from severe fatigue, developmental delays, seizures and epilepsy.

Local resident Sarah Appleby saw Carrera’s Facebook page, instantly paying credit to not only the love and commitment both Ms Canivilo and father Adam Sutton had for their child, but the great sacrifices they made as a family in order to care for her.

That’s why she decided to organise Carrera’s Comedy Night, a fundraising event to not only put smiles back onto the faces of the parents, but to help raise awareness for the rare and incurable disorder.

“She is an incredible selfless lady and this has been such a surprise. She came around and said this is what I want to do and I was just so overwhelmed that a stranger to me out of the kindness of her heart wanted to put this massive thing together for us,” Ms Canivilo said.

The night will see a variety of performances by four comedians as well as music, raffles, auctions, prizes and a three-course meal.

While it provides an opportunity for locals to have a laugh, those in attendance will also learn more about Carrera and her medical challenges.

Speakers from the Mito Foundation will also feature.

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Top cops honoured at prestigious awards night Stories of bravery, persistence and service on show as local officers are celebrated NICOLA BARTON

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ome of our region’s most dedicated crime fighters were recognised on Monday night at the 2018 Nepean Police Officer of the Year Awards.

The awards, held by Penrith Rotary, are sectioned into three prestigious categories for vocational excellence, leadership and Police Officer of the Year.

Eight men and two women were selected after receiving countless nominations from both staff and the community.

NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller thanked Rotary for their efforts and said the awards aim to recognise those who demonstrate the mantra ‘service above self’.

“Once a year we come together to celebrate the courage and work ethics and tireless efforts that police put into the community,” he said.

“Nepean has never been a safer place and has never been in better hands.”

Detective Senior Constable Daniel Maybury was crowned Police Officer of the Year for his successful strikeforce investigation into large scale identity fraud. His diligence and dedication saw him identify and contact over 3000 victims.

“It’s great to be recognised for the work that we’re doing, it shows what I’m doing is working and it’s great to share it with colleagues who are also being recognised,” he said.

Honoured cops: Detective Senior Constable Jason Weekes, Detective Senior Constable Roslyn Realph, Multicultural Liaison Officer Ritesh Singh, Senior Constable Michael Darnton, NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller, Nepean PAC Superintendent Brett McFadden, NSW Police Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones, Leading Senior Constable Peter Ciosmak, Senior Constable Elise Cause and Leading Senior Constable Brett Henry Winner of the Vocational Award, Multicultural Liaison Officer Ritesh Singh, was recognised for his efforts in a range of areas including multicultural community management, sexual offences, fraud,

assault and missing persons cases.

“I am very humbled to get this award, it’s taken me 24 years to get here and I just feel blessed to have such great people around me that have supported me,” he said.

Taking home the leadership award was Leading Senior Constable Peter Ciosmak for his capacity to uncover complex domestic violence matters as well as tackling property theft and drug crime.

Racing royalty lands at Aussie Arms Gai Waterhouse lends support to the Great Walk Foundation at fundraising lunch EMILY FESZCZUK

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egendary trainer Gai Waterhouse has shown her support for the Great Walk Foundation at a special fundraising luncheon held in Penrith.

The foundation is a local charity run by local businessmen that has raised over $1.2 million in the last 12 years to help organisations in the area.

Host of last Thursday’s luncheon at the Aussie Arms, Troy Kennedy, said many people turned out to meet racing royalty.

“The McCoy family, who own the Australian Arms Hotel, are personal friends so asked her out and hosted the event where well- known people and businesses from Penrith bought tables to attend,” he said.

“Gai was joined by her husband Rob Waterhouse, trainer Adrian Bott and Neil Paine, who is a retired jockey and their stable foreman.

“They even had the Melbourne Cup that she won in 2013, which was a great addition to the day.”

Mr Kennedy said the whole event was a success.

“Gai mingled with everyone and there was about 120 people who had a great afternoon for an amazing charity,” Mr Kennedy said.

“We ended up raising over $20,000 which is very typical of the generosity of the people in Penrith.’’

The luncheon was held in the lead-up to the main event where people walk from Bathurst to Blaxland every year.

“It takes them five days and they stop along the way. People can donate and follow walkers on their journey via the website,” Mr Kennedy said.

“Every cent goes towards helping organisations in the local area. In the past they have helped the Neonatal Unit at Nepean Hospital, purchased vans for the Community Transport Program and chairs for the Cancer Clinic.”

The Great Walk will take place from Tuesday, May 21 to Saturday, May 25. To learn more or to donate, visit www.greatwalkfoundation.com.au.

Charity ensures thousands of locals don’t go hungry thanks to free food initiative EMILY FESZCZUK

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here are people all over western Sydney who struggle each day to put food on their tables, but a local charity is aiming to ensure less people go hungry.

Christ Mission Possible save over 60 tonnes of food that would go into landfill or waste each week to help reach over 15,000 people with their Free Food Shops.

Warehouse Manager David Collins organises to get food picked up and transported to multiple locations in the community.

“All the food is donated, so we have built relationships with manufacturers and places that we get the food from. Our trucks are always out picking up stuff to fuel the shops we run,” Mr Collins said.

“We’ve got a lot of dry goods, fruit and vegetables, milk and bread... we try to get a variety of stock, so if someone was to walk in and needed food for a day or so they could put something together.”

The events can help on average between 120 to 150 people each day from all walks of life.

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Jess Topham and Kat Clapton volunteering at one of the Free Food Shops. Photo: Melinda Jane need food in our local community,” Mr Collins said.

“I know sometimes it’s hard and can be embarrassing but as the saying goes ‘pride won’t put food on the table’, so we try to make things as comfortable as possible

and don’t put too many hurdles in front of people who are already in a tough spot.”

Mr Collins encouraged anyone who needs help to visit one of the Free Food Shops.

“A lot of volunteers make it all as welcom-

ing, accessible and inviting as they can. If there are people who are struggling in the community for food then we encourage you to come down,” he said.

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raddock Public School in Cranebrook has spent the last year working on a spectacular mural to tell the story of their school.

The artwork was used to teach Year 5 and 6 students about Aboriginal symbols and how they can be used to communicate a story.

Principal Michelle Drage said the project grew into a community effort and was a real conversation starter.

“With 28 per cent of our students identifying as Aboriginal, it is a very big part of our school’s identity and it gained interest from students and parents of all cultures,” she said.

“It was beautiful to see students standing and discussing colour choices but also referencing Aboriginal books and artwork along with talking about history and things happening locally.”

Visual Arts teacher Michael Byrne worked with Aboriginal Education Officer Lisa Holt and Student Learning Support Officer Ashlea Holt, to teach students about symbols while they designed it.

“All the little bits and pieces bring it all together, from the hands around the outside which welcome everyone into the community to the water running underneath that connects it all as it’s essential for life,” Lisa Holt said.

The school hopes the mural engages students and the wider Braddock Public School community.

reg Bond has always fundraised to help people in the community who are doing it tough, so when his own family went through tragedy, he knew he needed to help.

Now he is walking from Batemans Bay to Sydney to help raise awareness and funds for the fight against melanoma.

“My sister- in- law passed away last year from melanoma cancer at 42-yearsold, leaving four kids and my brother behind,” Mr Bond said.

“The walk I’m doing is called Jay’s Longest Melanoma March and was started by Jay, who was a normal family man who had melanoma cancer in his ankle. He is walking from Adelaide to Sydney, so when I told him my family’s story, he gave me a week to walk back to Sydney with him.”

Mr Bond believes he’ll have no issues on the trek despite walking 350km over nearly seven days.

“I train with a few of my mates at my place in Werrington four days a week doing boxing and running plus I have been walking around 30km twice a week for the last six weeks, so I won’t have any problems – it should be easy,” he said.

“Whenever this group of guys and I hear a sad story we always jump in and do something to help people and this is exactly the same.”

Greg Bond is ready for his charity walk Melanoma can affect anyone, and Mr Bond wants to raise awareness in the community.

“The thing is people think melanoma cancer starts on the outside of their skin but my sister-in-law’s started in her cervix, then it went to her liver, lungs and oesophagus along with her kidneys, brain and spine. She even had her femur and hip out while fighting for three years and still didn’t make it,” Mr Bond said.

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hat a weekend it was in Brisbane. 16 clubs, eight games and 130,000 passionate rugby league fans at Suncorp Stadium.

It was a festival of football that brought rugby league fans from across the country, and in some cases around the world, together to celebrate our great game.

Fletch and Hindy loved the idea of the weekend so much they even volunteered to live in a see-through bubble tent for the duration of the round!

There was only one thing hotter than the temperature in the tent and that was the action on the field.

There was a touch of poetic justice when Paul Gallen scored the match-winning try for his Sharks in his last game at Suncorp Stadium, a ground where he’s always been welcomed with a chorus of boos.

There was a sigh of relief when the Broncos managed to outlast a gallant, but severely undermanned Manly side and there was tries a plenty for the Storm, Roosters and Rabbitohs as they again proved why they’re the best three teams in the competition.

BUT… if there was one side who wished

There was plenty of magic at Suncorp Stadium. Photo: Megan Dunn that they could have ‘disappeared’ during Magic Round, it would have had to have been the Panthers.

Penrith went into last Friday night’s game with their backs against the wall and with everything to play for.

Their fans packed the stands at Suncorp Stadium and waited with excited anticipation for their side to come out breathing fire.

There was a sense of hope and almost expectation that the Panthers’ bumbling

attack would click into gear and they’d deliver a much-needed win.

20 minutes later, hope had turned to helplessness and excited anticipation to anguish as the Tigers raced out to a 26-nil lead.

Ivan Cleary has responded to his side’s hapless performance, swinging the axe and chopping representative stars Josh Mansour and Reagan Campbell- Gillard from his first grade side for this weekend’s clash against the Warriors.

Couple that with the rumours that James Maloney has been given permission to look elsewhere and things are beginning to look a little dire at the foot of the Mountains.

The task for the Panthers this weekend isn’t an easy one with the unpredictable Warriors rolling into town off the back of a confidence boosting win against the Dragons.

If there’s one thing that will give Cleary and Panthers fans hope this weekend it’s that the Warriors are a team who give their opponents plenty of chances, but the question remains, will the Panthers be good enough to take them?

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DODDS There are many words that could be used to describe Penrith’s performance against the Wests Tigers last Friday. Most of them are unprintable.

It was a rock- bottom effort from a side that had everything to play for. That opening 20 minutes was not befitting of the pride that should come with wearing the Penrith jersey and there is no question the players need to do some soul searching to find why they lacked the desire and enthusiasm that should come with representing the local community.

There are a number of members of the playing group who should be ashamed with the efforts they’re producing on the field this season. It needs to change, and it needs to change quickly.

The man tasked with leading a resurgence is coach Ivan Cleary. This week, he started the process by making a number of changes to his team to take on the Warriors on Friday night.

Dylan Edwards is back at fullback and certainly deserves his shot at redemption after a poor start to the season where he simply couldn’t regain his confidence.

The axing of Josh Mansour and Reagan Campbell- Gillard, once thought unthinkable, shows just how seriously Cleary is taking the situation at present. Both have been desperately out of form.

The return of Waqa Blake from disciplinary action will be important against the Warriors. Replacing the usually reliable Blake with Tyrell Fuimaono last Friday proved disastrous and was a further disruption to a Penrith backline that has been unable to settle for most of the season.

TRIPLE M ABC 702 But a backline can only fire when the forwards are doing their job and that’s just not happening for Penrith at the moment.

Campbell- Gillard, who was being talked up as one of the most damaging forwards in the game last year, ran for just 70 metres last Friday night while not one player in the pack clocked up more than 100 metres.

Meantime, five Wests Tigers forwards ran more than 100 metres – proving just how dominant they were over a Penrith pack that is being consistently outplayed week after week.

The Warriors, despite their erratic form, proved their resilience when coming back to beat the Dragons at Magic Round last weekend. They are particularly dangerous on the edges, which is a concern for Penrith given how easily the Tigers exposed Penrith’s edge defence last weekend.

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Stephen Kearney’s side missed a whopping 38 tackles last weekend and broke almost half the tackles compared to what the Dragons offered, but they won the match with a superior completion rate (a very strong 91 per cent) and they’ll again be looking to limit the mistakes against Penrith, knowing that the points will come eventually as long as they are patient.

For Penrith, it’s simply a matter of finding some heart. Ivan Cleary needs to find whatever it is that will make this group of players tick and start playing with the desire that should have been there from the first moment of the pre-season.

I wanted to tip the Warriors all week, but I have a feeling that after falling to rock bottom last weekend, the Panthers will pick themselves up and scrap their way to a win. I doubt it’ll be pretty, but right now, we’ll take what we can get.

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After missing Magic Round due to disciplinary reasons, Panthers centre Waqa Blake admits he feels responsible for Penrith’s 30-4 drubbing at the hands of the Wests Tigers.

The 24- year- old Fijian was axed from Ivan Cleary’s side to play the Tigers at Suncorp Stadium last week after he misread the schedule and was late to training.

Fronting the media on Wednesday afternoon, Blake owned his blunder head- on and admitted Cleary made the right call in dropping him.

“I let my teammates, the staff and especially the fans down – it wasn’t good enough,” he said.

“I was at home chilling and read the schedule wrong and wasn’t here. We are

all professionals and you just have to be better.

“It wasn’t an overreaction from Ivan, we have standards that we’ve had in place since the start of the year. I was in the wrong and I’m just going to own it.”

With Blake missing and fringe first grader Tyrell Fuimaono thrust into the centres the Tigers took advantage, scoring several tries down Penrith’s right edge before Cleary switched Fuimaono with fellow centre Dean Whare.

Blake, who watched the debacle on television from his Penrith home, said it was “tough” to endure.

“I watched it all the way through, I always support my teammates and I’m always there for them,” he said.

“It was tough watching, but I put it back to myself. I disrupted the preparation a lot and I can’t put it on the boys. It just wasn’t our day and it hasn’t been for a couple of weeks.”

“I LET MY TEAMMATES, THE STAFF AND ESPECIALLY THE FANS DOWN. IT WASN’T GOOD ENOUGH”

Blake has been named in Penrith’s starting side for tonight’s clash against the New Zealand Warriors at Panthers Stadium.

The teams last met in week one of the

2018 NRL Finals, with Penrith big winners on that occasion.

After admitting he didn’t have the answers to Penrith’s poor form at the post- match press conference last Friday, coach Cleary has made several changes to his roster for tonight’s game with Josh Mansour and Reagan Campbell- Gillard the big casualties from the thrashing to Wests.

Blake said feels for Cleary and believes it’s on the players – not just the coach – to turn things around.

“We all feel for him (Cleary), he works hard and so does the whole coaching staff.

I think it’s on us as players to step up and play some good footy,” he said.

“It’s been a tough few weeks, but I’m sure the boys [who got dropped] won’t take it too heavily. They’ll go back to wherever they need to and work hard to get back in, I’m sure we’ll see them again soon.”

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“We make everything to order and all figurines are made to scale, so if people want to order multiple players they’ll notice the height difference between them all, to make it more realistic.”

Despite Penrith not doing so well on the field in 2019, it hasn’t affected sales of their Mini League figurines with Nathan Cleary, Josh Mansour and Reagan CampbellGillard up there with the biggest sellers.

“Nathan Cleary is our most popular Panthers player while Damien Cook and

Cameron Smith are our top sellers overall,” Naylor said.

To see the range and to purchase your own 3D Mini League figurine, visit www. minileague.com.

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Utilising state-of-the-art photogrammetry technology, the figurine is presented in full colour gypsum and is hand finished to perfect every detail of the player.

Popular in the AFL since 2017, manufacturer The Mini League has recently teamed up with the NRL to produce player figurines from all 16 clubs.

The Mini League Executive Director, Tim Naylor, explained the process of creating each lifelike figurine.

“We take scanning equipment around to every single club and scan each player individually,” he told Extra Time.

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PANTHER RUMBLINGS

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TOUGH TIMES  Penrith coach Ivan Cleary will front the

club’s Board on May 29 in an attempt to explain the team’s awful start to the season. But it’s unlikely to be a major grilling, with the meeting set to focus on discussions about the plan moving forward – including potential tweaks to the squad as the June 30 deadline approaches. The Board is obviously unhappy with the way the Panthers have played this season but remains staunchly behind Cleary.

 Nobody can deny that Pantherland is

not a happy place at the moment. Ivan Cleary and his staff are desperately trying to get the bottom of it but I’m told the sex tape scandal in the pre-season is a catalyst for a lot of the issues. Not only did it disrupt the squad and test a number of friendships, but there’s been some uncomfortable issues with wives and girlfriends too. The whole thing has really unsettled the season and made away trips particularly difficult.

 Watching the Panthers at the moment

is enough to turn anybody to the drink so it was no surprise that Ivan Cleary, Peter Wallace and Cameron Ciraldo headed to a bar last Friday night in an attempt to start an immediate review of what went wrong against the Wests Tigers. When the trio arrived at a Brisbane watering hole, they found it to be full of journalists. Not surprisingly, Cleary, Wallace and Ciraldo didn’t stay long.

 Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher was

instrumental in convincing the NRL to allow suburban grounds to host matches in week one of the Finals. Fletcher was ruthless on the issue after the Panthers were forced to host the Warriors at the soulless ANZ Stadium in the Finals last year. Last week, the NRL announced that suburban grounds were back on the menu for the Finals with Panthers Stadium now an approved venue to host matches. “This is an extremely positive result for our Club, particularly our fans but also for the game,” Fletcher said.

 Be prepared for another home game to be lost from Panthers Stadium next year

Ivan Cleary. Photo: Megan Dunn with the club likely to be forced to host a Magic Round match at Suncorp Stadium.

Clubs have been informed that Magic Round will definitely be back in 2020, and it’s likely that ‘away’ teams from last weekend will be forced to move home matches as part of the concept next year.

It’ll mean there will be just 10 matches at Panthers Stadium, with one game already shifted to Bathurst.

 With another injury to his shoulder

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Serious questions are being raised about Ivan Cleary’s decision to appoint James Tamou as the team’s sole captain.

While plenty of eyebrows were raised when it was first announced a few weeks ago, a number of league experts including Blues coach Brad Fittler are publicly airing concerns over the decision. Tamou is an excellent player and leads by his actions on the field, but he’s hardly the talker and motivator that the Panthers need at the moment.

 It’s unlikely that Dallin Watene-

Zelezniak will be in a blue and gold jersey any time soon. Reports emerged last weekend suggesting Watene-Zelezniak’s management had been in discussions about a move to Parramatta before June 30. I’m told Penrith officials were filthy when they heard the rumour in the leadup to last Friday’s clash against the Tigers at Suncorp Stadium. The Panthers have no intention of releasing the 23-year-old and there has been no formal approach by the Eels.

 Some of Penrith’s most famous names are set to pull the jersey back on for this year’s Legends of League tournament, which now features the Panthers.

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Let’s admire the toughness of NRL players

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oo often rugby league dominates the headlines for the wrong reasons.

The off- field behaviour displayed by many NRL players during the last off- season was terrible and costly to the reputation of the game. When we hear about the atrocities committed by so- called ‘role models’, we can easily forget about all that is good about the game and the players.

The modern day NRL player is very well remunerated and when they find themselves in trouble, the fact they don’t have full-time jobs outside the game is cited as one of the reasons some stray down the wrong path.

However last weekend and the season so far show one of the key reasons they are paid well – they put their bodies on the line without fear and the result is injury, which can destroy their season and leave them with years of pain in retirement.

The injury toll from the season so far is almost unprecedented and it’s dominated by many of the game’s biggest names.

The struggling Broncos have lost Jack Bird for the rest of the year with a knee injury. It’s the second straight year his

season has been ruined by injury and, given his history of arthritis, one can’t help but ask whether his body is up to the rigours of NRL year after year. Bird demonstrated just how tough players are, by attempting to get up and run with what was a ruptured ACL. Melbourne’s Curtis Scott broke his foot, the Roosters lost Daniel Tupou, Boyd Cordner and we all feared the worst when Latrell Mitchell went off only to come back.

The list of long-term stars out injured is endless.

Roosters captain Jake Friend, winger Josh Morris; Brisbane’s Andrew McCulloch; Panther Isaah Yeo; Sharks stars Matt Moylan, Aaron Woods, Wade Graham and Shaun Johnson; Canberra’s Joey Leilua; Manly’s Daly Cherry- Evans and Tom Trbojevic.

Talk to any former rugby league player in retirement and they’ll tell you about the pain they suffer day in, day out years after they’ve finished playing.

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From bad boy to club legend When Mark Geyer announced his retirement on a Wednesday morning back in 2000, it brought to an end a remarkable 180- game career that was one of the great roller coaster rides.

Geyer was a rugby league loose cannon in his early days at Penrith, so much so that his career was almost derailed numerous times due to both his on-field and off-field behaviour.

‘MG’ won the premiership with Penrith in 1991 but after 92 games at the foot of the Mountains, headed to the Balmain Tigers for the 1993 season. After sitting out the 1994 season, he was handed a lifeline by the Western Reds, playing with the Perth- based club for three seasons from 1995-1997.

In 1998, Geyer was back where he belonged – at the Penrith Panthers.

Now matured, Geyer had a strong three seasons with Penrith before announcing his retirement in 2000.

“Rugby league and Penrith have been great to me,” Geyer said when announcing his retirement at a press conference.

“I am delighted to have been given the opportunity of returning to Penrith.

To the fans who have showed faith in my career and the general public, who’s perception of me seems to have changed over time, I thank them for their support.”

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How the Weekender covered Mark Geyer’s retirement in 2000 Geyer was emotional at his retirement press conference, but said he was comfortable with his decision.

“I’ve been training and playing at this level for 14 years,” he said.

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Geyer went on to build a successful media career, working with Triple M.

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ountry music singer- songwriter Amber Lawrence has had a busy past three years. She has released award - winning albums, got married, had a baby and is now heading back to Rooty Hill to launch her new album ‘Spark’.

“I released an album called ‘Happy Ever After’, then I released a kids’ album called ‘The Kids Gone Country’, then I released a duets album with Travis Collins called ‘Our Backyard’, which won us three

Golden Guitars – it’s been pretty crazy,” Amber told the Weekender.

“I haven’t decided to rest on my laurels though, so I headed straight back into the studio and recorded my brand new album called ‘Spark’, which is coming out when I play it at Rooty Hill.”

Amber said that every track on the album, which was written between Australia and Nashville, is about celebrating the new chapter in her life.

“It’s about reigniting the spark along with love, life, passion and happiness since in the last three years I met my partner, we got married and had a baby,” Amber said.

“I guess I feel really lucky I get to have all that happiness in the last few years and that is reflected in the album, it’s not really like a love album, it’s more about living in the moment, feeling happy about what you have in your life and just being grateful.”

Amber said the album was made to be performed live, so she encourages fans to come along to see the show at Rooty Hill RSL. “It’s going to be high energy, lots of fun with lots of stories, since the album is made up of lots of happy, up tempo, singalong songs that people would enjoy being performed live,” she said.

“I’ve done albums in the past where they are nice on the record player but don’t translate well to the audience. This is party central from track one, so they are going to get the real me who loves to jump around on stage, have a laugh and a good time.”

Amber’s new album is about living in the moment, so just like her title track do something ‘Outrageous’, buy a ticket and see a great performer in full force.

Amber Lawrence will be performing live at Rooty Hill RSL on Saturday, June 15 at 8pm. Tickets are from $15. To book or for more information, call 9625 5500 or visit www.rootyhillrsl.com.au.

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Saturday, May 18

Canned Heat – Penrith Panthers $73.80, 8pm 1800 061 991 Music Of The Night – The Joan From $39.90, 8pm 4723 7611 Bob Gillespie – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Confetti Disco Party Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200

Mary’s Karaoke – Grey Gums Hotel Free entry, 8.30pm 4734 5555 DJ Archie – Red Cow Free entry, 7pm 4721 5666 Good Vibes – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 Smooth Jive Consultants St Marys Band Club, 9623 1211 Saturday, May 18, 9pm, Free entry

Night Shift – St Marys RSL Free entry, 7.30pm 9623 6555 The Wedding Singer – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $32.40, 8pm 4723 5050 Odd Couple – John Lees Centre From $20, 2pm & 7pm 4735 5422 Endless Summer Beach Party – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Ipanema Latin Band – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Too Many Guitars – Blacktown Workers Sports Free entry, 8pm 8822 2444 Let’s Groove Tonight – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Australian Blink 182 – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8pm 9623 1384 Kick INXS – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9670 3050

Friday, May 24

Born Jovi – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 DJ – Australian Arms Free entry, 10pm 4731 3881 Pool Comp – Penrith Hotel $3, 7pm 4721 2060 Karaoke & DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 DJ – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 9pm 9625 5500 Acoustic Duo – Red Cow Free entry, 6pm 4721 5666 Hayden Cleary – Red Cow Free entry, 9pm 4721 5666 Press Rewind – Tattersalls From $10, 8.30pm 4744 2002 The Wedding Singer – Blue Mountains Theatre & Community Hub From $32.40, 8pm 4723 5050 Old School Band – St Marys Leagues Club Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777 Mr James Band – St Marys Band Club Free entry, 8pm 9623 1211

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

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Head back to the ‘80s with ‘The Wedding Singer’

Blue Mountains Musical Society proudly presents

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body Kill Me’, ‘The Wedding Singer’ is the perfect night out for both fans of the movie and those discovering this tale of love for the first time. It’s a musical comedy not to be missed.

Tickets are expected to be in hot demand, so book now!

‘The Wedding Singer’ will be on at the Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub from Saturday, May 18 to Sunday, June 2 with 2pm and 8pm performances. Tickets are from $36. To book or for more information, call 4723 5050 or visit bluemountainstheatreandhub.com.au.

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xperience music, movement, fire and spectacle in a brand new show exploring dynamic new directions in a classical concert presentation.

‘Concertos on Fire’ is a new circus turned concert that combines contemporary orchestral music with physical theatre in a massive music presentation that is being performed in Penrith before it tours to Sydney as a part of this year’s Vivid Festival.

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movement. Fire becomes an instrument of the ensemble with musicians performing daring acrobatic stunts while taming fire, while music springs to life from all corners of the theatre.

The classical concerto will entertain all and is one not to miss.

For a deeper understanding of the background of the show there is a pre- talk at 6.45pm and a question and answer session after the show with the artists and audience.

‘Concertos On Fire’ will be on at The Joan on Saturday, June 1 at 7.30pm.

Tickets are from $30. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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From the streets to the stage: Must-see dance show EMILY FESZCZUK

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irect from the streets of western Sydney, ‘Jump First, Ask Later’ is a multi award - winning, choreographic thrill-ride that will bring the danger and creativity of parkour from the streets and on to the Riverside Theatre’s stage.

Featuring six founding members of the Dauntless Movement Crew and originally directed by acclaimed choreographer Byron Perry, this high-octane show draws on the real- life experiences of these six young champions of Fairfield’s underground parkour and street-style community, to create a heartfelt, high- energy slice of life from the western Sydney youth of today.

The electrifying show full of force combines urban freestyle forms with contemporary dance to create a physical story that explores the themes of violence, migration, redemption and

ultimately the collective freedom these artists discovered by finding their city through dance.

The extraordinary team involved share personal stories and master heartstopping tricks, flips and moves to create a thrilling, modern and inspiring all-ages performance experience that is truly one of a kind.

‘Jump First, Ask Later’ will be at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta on Thursday, May 23 at 7.45pm. Tickets are from $23. To book or for more information, call 8839 3399 or visit www. riversideparramatta.com.au.

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Sunday 26 May, 3pm The Joan, Penrith

Enjoy an intimate evening of Mozart and Schubert.

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Recognised as a Mozart interpreter, virtuosic and insightful, Emma Matthews has chosen hidden gems and well-known masterpieces that demonstrate Mozart’s dazzling ability to meld melody and voice. A stunning combination with Australia’s leading Symphony Orchestra.

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Laughs few and far between THE HUSTLE ++ 1 hour, 34 mins EMILY FESZCZUK

‘The Hustle’, which is a gender flip take on ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ with Steve Martin and Michael Caine, sadly doesn’t deliver the same level of laughs as the 1988 film.

It follows two female scam artists who team up to take down the men who have wronged them.

I was interested to see how the leads, high- class Anne Hathaway and low rent Rebel Wilson, would go on screen together, but I was sadly disappointed.

Between Wilson’s continuous fat jokes and Hathaway’s lack of humour, it just didn’t work. It’s intended to be a light-hearted comedy that isn’t meant to be taken seriously, but the terrible

use of accents throughout the film, like Hathaway’s poor attempt at being British and German, really let the movie down.

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There are some laughs to be had here with a few twists and turns that

at least kept things interesting, but I think the real scam here is to the audiences who shell out their hard earned cash to see the film. Definitely not one for the must-see list.

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Ê ‘The Voice’ is returning to Channel Nine this Sunday, May 19 at 7pm. There are a few changes to the format this year including just two live episodes, which will be the live semi final and live grand finale. Guy Sebastian joins as coach, with former contestants returning as All Stars including former talent show winner Jack Vidgen. Ê Channel Nine has swung the axe on ‘The AFL Footy Show’ after 25 years. Following poor ratings and a failed revamp, the network had no choice but to lay it to rest. Last year Nine also axed the NRL version after 24 years.

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Ê The 15th season of ‘Deadliest Catch’ will premiere with a two-hour episode on the Discovery Channel on Wednesday, June 19 at 7.30pm. Ê The CW has confirmed it’s proceeding with a full series of ‘Batwoman’ starring Ruby Rose. Armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane (Rose) soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter

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Ê E! has axed its late night talk show ‘Busy Tonight’ hosted by Busy Philipps.

The final episode aired this week.

SBS has announced it will launch a new World Movies channel on July 1.

The new channel will feature more than 700 films. At least half the titles will be in a language other than English, and featuring everything from European arthouse films to the best of Bollywood cinema and romantic comedies to anime, award-winning favourites, acclaimed new releases, and more. You’ll be able to find it on channel 32.

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Ê Popular Stan drama ‘Billions’ has been renewed for a fifth season. Ê Netflix has announced season three of ‘Designated Survivor’, starring Kiefer Sutherland, will drop on Friday, June 7. Ê Huge news for fans of ‘This Is Us’ this week with NBC renewing the hit drama for not just another year, but for a total of three more seasons. The rare move confirms the entire story arc will be completed. ‘This Is Us’ airs in Australia on Channel 10.

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Work issues are in a state of flux, as Uranus throws you a curved career ball – but it’s nothing you can’t handle. If you are too slow though, you’ll be left behind.

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The best way to attract the job of your dreams is to show perspective employers how confident you are about your unique talents. Be inspired Cher: “Unless you’re willing to look a little foolish, forget the possibility of becoming great”.

It’s action stations on Tuesday when the Sun and Mercury do a double act and charge into your sign. So you’re keen to tackle things at a lightning pace as you solve a problem, multi-task like a pro, study, travel, teach or just chat up a storm. Thursday is a wonderful day to forgive someone and let go of a grudge that’s been weighing you down. Then you’ll feel lighter and less encumbered by problems from the past.

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NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Relations with a child, teenager or friend could be fiery this week so tread carefully.

Jovial Jupiter is still moving through your sign (until December 2) which only happens every 12 years. So make the most of it! It’s a terrific time to expand, enthuse, encourage and explore. Be inspired by actress Joan Collins: “I’m very lucky; I seldom get depressed. Without question, I’m a ‘glass half full’ person. In fact, it’s three-quarters full”!

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

With the Sun and Mercury both lighting up your reputation zone, don’t hide your versatile Virgo talents! Be proud to show the world what you are truly capable of. And is a family problem testing your mettle? Habitual thinking and old solutions won’t help. Jupiter encourages you to look at the situation from a totally fresh perspective. It may take a few false starts but you’ll get there in the end.

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When it comes to close relationships, strive to be more proactive. This week Mars and Uranus encourage you to keep the partnerships that are working well or have plenty of potential. But is it time to turf a lover who’s been letting you down?

Or part ways with a business partner who’s not pulling their weight? Or finally discard a friend who doesn’t have your best interests at heart?

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Freedom, far-away adventures and glamorous escapades are calling as the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter stimulate your travel zones. Clever Librans will make it a priority to plan an exciting dream holiday sometime soon. As philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson said: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”. A chat with a student, teacher or mentor puts a current problem in perspective.

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Proactive Mars connects with radical Uranus. So – if you must be a rebel – make sure you’re a rebel with a worthy cause.

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Confidence and authenticity are the keys.

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Other people will continually surprise you with their unpredictable antics, so don’t lose sleep trying to work out where they are coming from. And avoid being a cynical Scorpio who sabotages relationships. Nurture and cherish your close connections. If you’re unhappily single, keep pursuing your dream of finding your soul mate. As Stevie Nicks said: “I live in the realm of romantic possibility”.

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Today I want to talk about the effect of therapeutic massage and how it helps to reduce stress.

Stress is universal, and it’s not always bad. Whenever you jump aside to miss getting hit by a ball, feel especially nervous before an important meeting, or hit the brakes in time to avoid an accident, stress is doing its job.

However, when there’s never any relief from stress, the sustained fight- or- flight response can cause problems. Stress actually becomes distress – a negative stress reaction. Distress can lead to physical symptoms including headaches, upset stomach, elevated blood pressure, chest pain, and problems sleeping. Research suggests that stress also can bring on or worsen certain symptoms or diseases.

Research has shown that massage can lower your heart rate and blood pressure, relax your muscles and increase the production of endorphins, your body’s natural “feel good” chemical. Serotonin and dopamine are also released through massage, and the result is a feeling of calm relaxation that makes chronic or habitual as well as acute or short-term stress much easier to overcome.

In fact, stress relief is one of the first

benefits that comes to mind when thinking of massage therapy. It’s also a key component for anyone trying to achieve a healthier lifestyle. Clinical studies show that even a single one and a half hour session can significantly lower your heart rate, cortisol levels and insulin levels – all of which explain why massage therapy and stress relief go hand-in-hand.

Taking care of your body should be at the top of your priorities. By adding therapeutic massage to your routine now, you’ll feel, look and simply be healthier far into the future. In fact, stress relief alone can improve your vitality and state of mind. So what better way to prep for a long, happy life than a relaxing, therapeutic massage?

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I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had a client tell me they don’t believe in superannuation or superannuation is too risky along with numerous other misgivings surrounding investing in super. These comments come from the association of the assets that the superannuation is invested in rather than the superannuation itself.

I feel the mistrust comes from two main sources, the early superannuation products were often restrictive and heavy on fees, and the vast majority of superannuation funds invest primarily in shares and are often more aggressive than the risk profile of the investor.

The early super funds were very rudimentary, often distributed by salesmen who were remunerated handsomely for signing up new clients. Some had restrictive terms, some had large exit fees and others were both a combination of insurance and investment. The end result was many people felt disillusioned by the whole experience.

This is no longer the case, most modern super funds are efficient investment vehicles and in most cases fairly cost effective in comparison to other investments. The advice costs in the new funds

have been separated from the product cost itself with commissions replaced by advice fees that are negotiated between advisor and client.

The second issue is related to the underlying investments. Traditionally most super funds have a large exposure to the share market, which is substantially more volatile than defensive assets and in downturns clients have seen their investments fall.

This has caused problems in two areas, for many clients they are too conservative (in investment terms) to be invested as aggressively as the traditional super fund and should have had a more defensive portfolio all along. The other issue is that although many investors if properly informed about the nature of their investment would be much more comfortable with the risk, many super investors don’t receive advice in relation to super benefits and are flying blind, this leads to anxiety as they are not sure what to expect.

On a ‘Balanced fund’ investment (the most common investment selection super), ASIC gives investment guideline of an average return of 7.5 per cent with a 78 per cent chance of a positive return in any given year, this means that more than one in five years will be negative, and this is expected. Many clients if aware of this would be much less concerned when the inevitable negative year came around.

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fund offers more conservative investment options, it is now possible to invest in cash, term deposits as well as defensive portfolios.

Many clients would like to be more aggressive and take on more risk in order to have potential higher gains in the long term. It is possible to invest in just about all the same things you can outside of super, but inside of super.

The advantage of investing inside super is that gains are taxed concessionally and once in pension phase are tax free.

Superannuation should be viewed as a tax structure not an investment, the government offers taxation advantages to the client to encourage them to save for their retirement.

Superannuation is an outstanding tool to build wealth for retirement and if you are one that has mistrusted super previously, maybe it is worth reviewing.

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Driving into the Fairmont Resort and Spa Blue Mountains I was greeted by the luscious golf course on one side and the sprawling World Heritage Listed Blue Mountains National Park on the other.

Knowing the reputation of this renowned accommodation in Leura I had high expectations for my weekend stay.

The Fairmont room that I stayed in had a cosy feel with wood tones that blended in perfectly with the mountains’ atmosphere but was also spacious and fresh.

The balcony let you soak up fresh air with beautiful views of the valley below.

I noticed that the guests varied from corporate people, loved up couples to even families with plenty of services for all with function rooms, lounge areas and kids’ play sections that even I checked out.

I skipped the outside pool and headed straight for the indoor heated pool and spa along with the sauna, which was perfect to relax in given the crisp autumnal weather.

It was easy to feel like you were in a ski lodge with the high exposed ceilings with wooden beams. The many places to eat throughout the resort also mirrored this with large open windows and maroon

leathers to give it a rich feel. They all looked luxurious and provided delicious meal choices that could be catered to your dietary needs.

The highlight of my stay had to be my visit to the Ubika Day Spa, a two- storey facility that was beautiful inside and out.

Sitting in the Zen room in front of a fireplace sipping herbal tea before my treatment, I immediately began to unwind.

The staff, who provide you with an amazing experience, led me to one of the 16 treatment rooms. I had a head to toe body exfoliation with an ‘Organic Coconut and Jasmine Body Polish’ which, after I washed off in my private shower, left my skin feeling like silk.

If it couldn’t get any more blissful, I was treated to a full body massage with a super creamy ‘White Flannel Flower Souffle’, which smelt amazing.

To finish off I had a hydrating facial using all iKOU products, which are the local Leura-based organic spa brand that the treatment menu is based around.

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On a cold winter’s morning, a musician picked up his violin outside the Metro railway station in Washington, DC and began to play.

For 45 minutes, the man wearing jeans and a long sleeved T- shirt played six classical pieces of music.

As he performed, thousands of people hurried past, oblivious to the music and the man who was playing.

You can imagine them thinking he was just another street musician hoping to pick up a few coins to help him through the day.

Some passersby did stop for a moment, but most continued on their way busy with their own concerns. When the man did stop playing he’d earned a little over $32.

As you might have guessed, this musician was no ordinary musician, nor was his violin a common violin.

He was the world renowned Joshua Bell, recognised as one of the greatest musicians of our time playing on a priceless hand crafted violin by Antonia Stradivari from way back in 1713!

Three days later Joshua Bell played to a sold out concert in Boston’s Symphony

Hall where the best you could expect from $100 was a back row seat!

Sadly, this is how many people see Jesus.

Many people do not take the time to stop and consider him. Perhaps they have a quick look, but they move on, preoccupied with the concerns of life, not aware of who Jesus is, what he has done and the difference he can and will make to your life.

The Bible tells us that Jesus said he came as the good shepherd who would lay down his life so that any person could have life, and have it to the full.

May you experience this life for yourself.

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pets Practice Manager of Greencross Coreen Avenue

Diabetes is common in humans, but it can also impact our furry friends...

Diabetes mellitus is a common disease in dogs and cats. This disease is most common in our senior pets over six years of age but younger animals can also be affected. The pancreas is a small organ near the stomach that has two important roles – to produce enzymes necessary for good nutrition and also produce a hormone called insulin which regulates blood sugar.

Diabetes occurs when the cells that produce insulin fail and blood sugar is not adequately regulated in the body.

Why is insulin so important?

Glucose is the main energy source and insulin is the key that makes glucose available for energy. Initially, dogs who do not metabolise enough sugar will have an increased appetite and increased thirst. In the later stages, the body starts to metabolise its fat stores and this causes weight loss and makes the animal feel sick.

The early signs of diabetes are frequent urination, drinking lots of water, increased appetite and unexplained weight loss. In the more advanced stages of the disease, animals may develop a loss of appetite, vomiting, dehydration

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and weakness. These more worrying signs are a result of fat metabolism in the body that produces a by-product called ketones. These ketones make the blood acidic and make the animal feel very ill.

How is diabetes diagnosed?

Diagnosis generally involves blood and urine testing. It is important to do this as other diseases can also cause increased appetite and thirst and need to be ruled out.

Can diabetes be treated in pets?

Yes! Just like in humans, dietary control and daily injections of insulin can regulate diabetic dogs and cats. Insulin requirements need to be individually tailored for each animal as each has different needs. Refinements in doses are made after rechecks and most animals go on to live long and happy lives.

The initial treatment can be challenging as sometimes there are complicating factors such as infections. However, once these are controlled, most animals are stable and happy. It can be daunting to learn how to inject your pet but it is easier than you think and most animals barely notice the tiny needles used to administer the insulin.

It is important to investigate any changes in weight, appetite and thirst in your pet. Greencross Vet Coreen Ave will be providing special offers for all senior pets until May 31. Phone: 4731 3055.

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The concept is simple. You use a webpage link or toolbar supplied by the Cashback website.

When you go to affiliated websites, you receive a percentage of cash back.

These percentages vary by retailer but can be as high as 20 per cent or as low as one per cent.

The majority range around the five to 10 per cent mark. So for every $100 spent you get between $5 and $10 back.

There are currently around 10 cashback sites operating in Australia. Membership is free. The range of industries they cover is staggering – clothing, pet care, electronics, travel, food, alcohol, chemists, car auto, footwear and travel, to name a few. You can even save on your groceries; one site is offering a five per cent cashback at Woolworths online. Almost all the top retailers are operating on one or more of the cashback sites.

I did a refresh of equipment in my office; a cashback website had a rebate offer for the site I planned to use. It cost $12,000; I got a whopping $2200 cash back. Had I not used the cashback website – I would never have received this refund.

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Some of the cashback sites include Pricepal, Shopback, Cashback Club, Quibble and Cashrewards.

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Is your store offering a cashback? Unfortunately, there is no simple way to know.

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I haven’t yet tasted any of these three wines so am totally dependent on winemaker’s notes which describe ‘balanced interplay of residual sugar and zingy acidity’.

Skimstone 2018 Sangiovese Rosé ($22): Described as being ‘made in our new style’, presumably therefore as crisp, fresh and savoury – ‘Strawberry, rhubarb, oregano and pink peppercorn are seductively aromatic with the palate being soft up front, a zesty acidity and finishing with chewy tannins’. I’ll let you know how true this is to reality when I try it very soon.

Rosby 2014 Shiraz ($23): Notes describe this wine thus: ‘Mouth filling flavour coupled with grape and wood tannins promise a great wine’. The property also organises art workshops and has a rural guesthouse described as a ‘destination in itself’ – ‘embodies the philosophy of the family and the Rosby way of life, with all the personal touches you’d come to expect from luxury boutique accommodation’.

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BUSINESS Steps to protect your business and brand

Groups & Support Sensory Playgroup Penrith Wednesday 9.30 -11am Friday 3.30-5pm

Parent Support Penrith Every 2nd Tuesday 10am - 11.30am

Duplo Club North St Marys Monday 3.15-4.45pm

Lego Focus 8-12yrs Penrith Tuesday 3.30-5pm

Lego Club Kingswood Wednesday 3.30 -5pm Thursday 3.30-5pm

Emoji 13-19yrs Penrith Every 2nd Tuesday 3.30-5pm

*Suitability of groups is an individualised agreement with a person centred approach.

All groups are facilitated by experienced disability staff. They are a great opportunity to be involved in a structured social program within a safe and non-judgemental environment.

We aim to increase social development and to foster an inclusive and creative culture, to actively participate in the community.

Parents have the opportunity to receive resources and advice on strategies relating to issues that may be of concern with a carer support environment.

Through attending a regular group both parents and children are able to build a supportive network of both formal and informal supports.

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Just having a registered business name these days is not enough to protect you.

If you are going to work hard on and in your business and build its brand and reputation, the last thing you want is for someone to come along and steal it.

How? Unfortunately, we live in an increasingly dishonest and unscrupulous world.

There are those who will use devious measures to divert business from you, mimic your business or downright steal your clients.

Your first vulnerable point will be your domain name and IP address.

You have probably gone out and got hold of the .com.au version of your address, but there are others.

Depending upon your online reach you need to obtain and park all the other available addresses such as .com; .net; .biz; .info with and without the additional .au extension.

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When the business became successful, it noticed its online sales were beginning to decline.

Acting on the suggestion to enter their domain name plus the .biz extension and see what came up the client discovered that a black screen came up with the message that the site was under construction and that the link should be clicked on to take the viewer to the old website.

The “old” website was the online store of a competitor.

Additionally, you are going to be working hard on establishing your brand in the market.

If you have a logo or originally developed symbology you should be taking steps to protect them. You can do this through IP Australia.

If the process seems too complex for you, consider using a reputable IP/ Patents lawyer to help you.

If you need any further assistance or advice, don’t hesitate to contact us at Western Sydney Business Centre.

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If you are an experienced, self-motivated and organised individual – we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Penrith team.

As a scheduler, you would be a key member of our small team responsible for performing a diverse role in the coordination of services between clients and CAREGivers. You will be assisting and supporting CAREGivers and office staff members to provide the highest quality service to clients.

This is a highly diverse and rewarding role suited to someone who can effectively coordinate services, who are the right fit for our organisation and enhance their experience during their employment with us. You would be reporting to the Franchise Owner, working both autonomously and as part of a team, responsible for the areas of: Service coordination – manage ongoing and new client services, update client service requirements, fill services with suitable CAREGivers; Engagement – liaise with CAREGivers, clients and their families to ensure high quality services are delivered, monitored and activity logged, as well as proactively follow up on all client and CAREGiver matters that require action; Communications – report changes to managers, coordinate and maintain client schedules in technology systems, extract CAREGiver hours and reports from multiple sources.

If this sounds like you and you meet the following requirements, we would love to speak to you!

• You have excellent communication skills, including highly effective interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with people from all walks of life • You ideally have a relevant rostering experience, possibly in Aged & Community/ Home Care sector • You have an ethical approach to your work and can apply this to how you problem solve challenges in your work and are adaptable to change • You are highly organised and have efficient administrative skills including the ability to learn new computer systems and accurate data entry skills • You can work as an effective member of the team to ensure all needs of our clients and their families are fully supported at all times • You are willing to undergo a National Police Check Home Instead Senior Care is a specialist provider of high quality in-home care, supporting older people to continue living independently in their own homes with care, companionship and support. Each Home Instead Senior Care Franchise is independently owned and operated.

If you think this position is for you, please call 4722 2256

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School Uniform Shop Licence Tenders are called for the licence of the School Uniform Shop for the school year commencing 1st of July, 2019 and for a term of approximately 3 years. Annual school enrolments will be approximately 530.

General enquiries and requests for a Tender Informa on Package should be referred to:

Maree Sharwood – Business Manager Telephone: 9623 1805 Tenders must be submi ed in a sealed envelope marked “Confiden al - School Uniform Shop Tender” and sent to:

Mr Glen Leaf – The Principal Benne Road Public School 100-110 Benne Road Colyton NSW 2760

A tender visit and briefing session is planned to be held in the near future.

All applicants must make themselves familiar with clause 2 of the tender offer.

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Customer deliveries of Toyota’s hybrid electric vehicles in 2019 are on forecast to be well in excess of 20,000 vehicles, doubling the total of 11,590 hybrid vehicles sold in 2018.

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he Western Sydney Wanderers have wielded the axe on yet another player, with captain Brendan Hamill to depart the club.

The 26- year- old defender has become the 12th and arguably the most high profile casualty of Western Sydney’s turbulent 2018/19 A-League season.

Born and bred in western Sydney, Hamill began his football career with local side Chipping Norton FC before featuring in various state league and youth representative teams.

Following a stint in South Korea, Hamill returned home to the Wanderers during the club’s 2014 AFC Champions League campaign where he made his debut against Chinese giants Guangzhou Evergrande.

Having featured in more than 100 matches across all competitions for the club, Hamill also wore the captain’s armband this season.

Western Sydney Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas thanked Hamill for his contribution to the club.

“Brendan has been nothing short of exceptional for this club, both as a player and person,” he said.

“He will forever be associated with a successful part of this club’s history and

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we wish him every success in the next part of his journey.”

Hamill thanked the members and fans and acknowledged the club’s support during his five- year stint at Western Sydney.

“It’s been an absolute privilege to represent this club, my home town where I was raised, for the last five seasons. Not a day has passed that I’ve ever taken it for granted,” Hamill said.

“The loyal members, fans and RBB are truly world class. I personally would like to thank each and every one of you for your positive words, for your criticism but most importantly your undying passion.

“I wish the club nothing but the best in the future.”

It’s been rumoured Hamill will join new club Western United next season, while the Wanderers are strongly pursuing Melbourne Victory forward Kosta Barbarouses as well as Wellington Phoenix striker Roy Krishna.

Meanwhile, the club on Wednesday announced Swiss international Pirmin Schwegler had signed for next season.

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Haliti returns to Western Sydney in coaching role NATHAN TAYLOR

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he Western Sydney Wanderers have continued the trend of bringing former players back into the fold with foundation player Labinot Haliti joining Markus Babbel’s coaching staff for next season.

Haliti returns to the club for the first time since his playing days, having had an extensive career that saw him feature in over 160 matches during a decade-long stint in the A-League.

The experienced forward has recently been at the helm of Newcastle’s Y-League team where he earned his FIFA A Coaching Licence.

A Wanderers Premiers Plate and AFC Champions League winner, Haliti will work alongside Babbel and assistant coach Jean- Paul de Marigny this upcoming season.

With Dean Heffernan and Michael Beauchamp taking control of Western Sydney’s W- League side next season, Wanderers CEO John Tsatsimas said he was delighted to welcome back another club original.

“It is great to have another one of our foundation players playing a role in the future of the club,” he said.

“Haliti was a fantastic player during his time at the club and played an instrumental role in the club’s early success.

“We know that the passion and love for this club that he exhibited during his playing days here will shine through in his coaching.”

Haliti said he was proud to return to the club that he holds very close to his heart.

“It is a dream come true to return to the Wanderers. Everything feels so new at the moment, but it also feels like I’ve never left the building,” he said.

“I’m planning to bring a lot of passion and energy to the club, I love what I do and I’m one of the very lucky ones to be part of a club who have given me everything.

“I know what it means to wear the badge and I’m looking to pass on that expectation to this group of Wanderers. Belief, hard work and a never give up attitude – that’s what the community, members and fans want.”

The 33-year-old said he’s looking forward to applying everything he learned in the past 18 months at the Jets with Babbel and de Marigny.

The Wanderers have also shaken up the playing squad for next season and will play out of Western Sydney Stadium, signalling the start of a new era.

Wanderers legend Labinot Haliti back in his playing days. Photo: Melinda Jane

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Knox wins coveted medal “Overwhelmed” Leonay Golf Club veteran takes home prestigious honour NATHAN TAYLOR

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eonay Golf Club Vice President and long- time local Les Knox has been bestowed one of the greatest accolades of his career, winning the coveted Ray Dukes Medal.

Conceived in 2017, the Ray Dukes Medal is presented to a club member in recognition of Outstanding Service to Leonay Golf Club.

A pivotal and instrumental figure in the club’s rich history, Ray Dukes is regarded as the finest golfer to ever grace the fairways at Leonay.

Speaking with the Weekender, 75- yearold Knox said he was full of emotion when he was announced as the latest recipient of the Ray Dukes Medal.

“I was surprised, honoured and overwhelmed to be named winner of the Ray Dukes Medal,” he said.

“Ray is an absolute legend of Leonay and has been a close friend of mine since I joined the club in 1974.

“To be recognised with this award, it’s the greatest achievement this club could give me.”

Knox moved to Leonay with his wife Judith in the mid 1970s and quickly became involved with the golf club. He was elected Vice-Captain in 1977, became Captain in 1978, and then President in 1979.

While on the Golf Committee, Knox worked tirelessly with his many roles including Club Delegate to Golf NSW, Junior Development Officer, Match Committee member, Delegate to the NSW Veteran Golfers Association, and manager of multiple Pennant teams.

Knox was subsequently awarded Life Membership of Leonay Golf Club and in 2015 received an Administration Award from the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation.

Spending every day of the week at the club, Knox said he couldn’t think of a better way to donate his time.

“It’s the friendships, the camaraderie that exists at the place – it’s a club that I’ve found over the years to be one big happy family,” he said.

“As well as being the Vice President of Leonay, I’m also the President of the Western Sydney Veteran Golfers Association

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Leonay’s Les Knox proudly shows off his medal. Photo: Melinda Jane and the Vice President of the NSW Veteran Golfers Association.

“I’m normally at the club doing some administrative work every day.”

Previous winners of the Ray Dukes Medal include long-time President Kevin Small (2017) and Emu Sports Club Director Pam Karbe (2018).

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Four of the best Penrith Cricket Club players selected in Academy squads NATHAN TAYLOR

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our young Penrith Cricket Club stars received exciting news last week after they were named in the 2019 Male U17 and U19 NSW Metropolitan Academy squads.

Ryley Smith, Jordan Watson and Liam Doddrell were selected in the U17 Metro Academy squad, while Rajdeep Singh was chosen in the U19 Metro Academy side.

Both squads will form the basis of selection for the respective national championships in each age group next season and will train during the winter months.

22 payers were chosen in the U17 squad, while 25 U19 cricketers were picked.

Performances throughout last season at various underage and Premier Cricket levels were key factors in selection.

The recent Male U16 State Challenge, held at Raby Sports Complex in April, was also pivotal to U17 selections.

Opening batsman and Cranebrook resident Ryley Smith is one of just two Australian U16 representatives selected in the U17 squad.

Penrith Cricket Club youngster Ryley Smith Cricket NSW Pathways coach Anthony Clark was excited with the strength of the U19 squad.

“It is a strong group of players covering all skill sets,” he said.

Coaching and Talent Manager for NSW Metro at Cricket NSW, Gavan Twining, shared a similar sentiment in regard to

the U17 squad.

“The squad demonstrates that there are multiple entry and exit points throughout a player’s development – with the capacity to be selected at any time with good performances in competitions such as Green Shield and State Challenges,” he said.

St Clair fighter likes variety of styles Story continued from » p. 80 Last year he had his very first Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight, winning that in flying colours and adding yet another dimension to his growing repertoire.

“I don’t stick to one style, I like to do everything,” Kambanis said.

“MMA is a bit harder than Muay Thai and kickboxing but I feel my stand up game is more dominant than others in the MMA world because of my background.

“I plan to do two more MMA fights in the near future, while at the end of the year I’ve scheduled to fight for an Australian Muay Thai title.”

In between fights and his own hectic training regime, Kambanis spends six days a week teaching children and adults martial arts.

He currently works as a full- time instructor at Elite Martial Arts and Fitness Centre in Minchinbury, teaching people taekwondo, MMA and Mauy Thai just to name a few different styles.

“I do most of my own training in the morning and early afternoon, then I teach from 3pm-9pm Monday to Saturday,” Kambanis said.

“That place is my home, I love it.

The kids love me and they give me the motivation. I don’t just fight for myself and my family, but my gym and my students.”

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They’ll party like it’s 1979 Local soccer club celebrates 40th season with throwback strip and birthday bash NATHAN TAYLOR

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n the year 1979, ‘Alien’ and ‘Rocky II’ were dominating the box office while ‘My Sharona’ and ‘Boogie Wonderland’ had people hitting the dance floors.

On the sporting field however, a new soccer club was born that would one day become one of the most revered in the district.

St Clair United Soccer Club is turning 40 this season and to celebrate will be hosting a huge birthday bash at St Marys Leagues Club on Saturday, July 27.

With over 60 teams ranging from Under 5 to Over 35, the Strikers are one of the larger clubs competing in the Nepean Football Association.

They currently have 680 registered players and have enjoyed plenty of highs as well as endured plenty of lows during their four-decade run.

Speaking with the Weekender, St Clair United President Mark Nelson said the club was once the largest in the southern hemisphere in terms of numbers.

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“We’ve enjoyed some very successful seasons over the years and we were even the first Nepean club to win the women’s Champion of Champions tournament.”

To mark the club’s incredible milestone, all St Clair United players this season are wearing a special throwback strip that they will eventually get to keep.

“For our 40th year we are going back to our roots and running our retro strip,” Nelson said.

“The club was nicknamed the ‘Canaries’ in the early days because the strip was predominantly yellow and then blue slowly crept it.

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Around the grounds AFL: The Penrith Rams have bounced back in a big way, smashing the South West Sydney Magpies 121-19 in Round 5 of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division competition. Penrith veteran Phil Aumann was downright sensational, booting eight goals in the blowout win.

The Rams will enjoy a bye this weekend.

Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes have come awfully close to their first win of the year, going down to the Camden Cats 31-29 in Round 5 of the AFL Sydney Women’s Division 1 competition. Ellyn Brown scored two goals in the tight defeat. Penrith will hit the road this Saturday morning to battle the Pennant Hills Demons.

AFL: The GWS Giants have suffered a shock loss at the hands of Hawthorn, going down to the Hawks 71-38 in Round 8 of the AFL. The Giants were only down by seven at half-time but four straight goals by the Hawks in the third quarter made it very difficult for the visitors to come back. GWS will return to Giants Stadium this Sunday afternoon to face Carlton.

BASKETBALL: After a little rough patch Penrith have bounced back in a huge way, winning both games in Round 9 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) Men’s competition.

Last Saturday the Panthers narrowly overcame the Central Coast Crusaders 86-81, while on Sunday they defeated the Canberra Gunners 94-87. Lachlan Charlton was Penrith’s best across the weekend, scoring a team-high 19 points

against the Crusaders before backing it up with 22 points against the Gunners.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s WCL Women’s team had a mixed weekend on the court. On Saturday they hammered Central Coast 88-44, while on Sunday they went down to the Canberra Nationals 63-51. Natalia Beaumont and Sara Matthews were Penrith’s strongest scorers across both games. Both teams will hit the road this weekend to battle the Sydney Comets.

NETBALL: Giants Netball have won their first game of the season, defeating Collingwood 58-50 in Round 3 of the Super Netball. After a slow start to the year the Giants finally took care of business with new recruit Caitlin Bassett pouring in a season-high 40 goals. The Giants will aim for back to back wins when they take on the Queensland Firebirds this Sunday.

RUGBY LEAGUE: After last weekend’s bye round, teams in the Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions will return to the field this weekend.

In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys will take on the Western Suburbs Magpies, while Penrith Brothers will battle the Wentworthville Magpies. In the Sydney Shield competition, St Marys will face off against the East Campbelltown Eagles, while Penrith Brothers will take on the Wentworthville Magpies.

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t 21, St Clair kickboxer Dimitrios Kambanis is having the time of his life. Not only is he excelling in competitions at home and around the world, but he’s also giving back by teaching the next wave of martial arts stars.

Last September, Kambanis won a state title in Muay Thai before backing it up with another state title in March for kickboxing.

When he was 18, Kambanis travelled to Germany to represent Australia at the International Sport Karate Association World Championships. Across two days, Kambanis won each of his four fights to be crowned world champion.

“I fought guys from Italy, Germany, Denmark and Cuba. It was cool to see all the different styles,” he told the Weekender.

“It was a little bit intimidating with much of the crowd against you.”

Kambanis works on his craft six days a week, with Monday his only rest day. He doesn’t just focus on one discipline either, you’ll often find Kambanis training in taekwondo, boxing, Brazilian jiu-jitsu and Muay Thai all in the same week.

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Kickboxer Dimitrios Kambanis (right) training at Elite Martial Arts. Photo: Melinda Jane

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