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SALE WOULD PROTECT CLUB Four years after members scuttled a plan to sell a key parcel of land, Emu Sports Club and Leonay Golf Course believe they now have a proposal that members will support.

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enrith residents are being warned of potential health risks because of the recent wet weather and humid conditions.

Wild mushrooms popping up around town can be potentially fatal and there is an increase of the risk of mosquito-borne viruses.

Senior Specialist in Poisons Information at the NSW Poisons Information Centre, Genevieve Adamo said there has been an increase in calls this year regarding mushroom exposures.

“For children, mushroom ingestion is often accidental but for adults, we know that ingestion is usually intentional, either from experimental use or using mushrooms in cooking. People don’t realise that this could be deadly,” she said.

“Changes in environmental conditions mean toxic mushrooms can grow in a spot where previously only edible mushrooms grew so the fact you have safely eaten mushrooms growing in that spot previously is no guarantee that it is safe to pick mushrooms again.”

Poisonous mushrooms commonly cause nausea and vomiting but can also lead to liver and kidney damage.

Symptoms can be delayed but early treatment is vital, so anyone who is exposed to wild mushrooms should call

the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Director of Public Health, Dr Victor Carey said people are also urged to take steps to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes, with numbers anticipated to increase further in the coming days.

“Ross River Virus (RRV) has recently been detected in the mosquito population at Penrith, placing residents at risk of contracting the virus if bitten by mosquitoes,” Dr Carey said.

“Japanese Encephalitis has the potential to cause serious illness and, while it has not been detected in the Nepean Blue Mountains area, its emergence in southern NSW emphasises the need for caution.”

Symptoms of RRV typically include a rash, lethargy and a low-grade fever that can last for months with no specific treatment.

Dr Carey said there are simple actions to help prevent mosquito bites.

“Avoid going outdoors during peak mosquito times, especially at dawn and dusk, and wear sleeves, pants, shoes and socks outdoors to reduce exposure,” he said.

“Apply repellent to the skin, especially those that contain DEET, picaridin, or oil of lemon eucalyptus, which are the most effective and reduce all water holding containers around the home where mosquitoes could breed.”

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“While a restart to the cruise industry takes months of planning, with staffing, catering and ship storage all to be considered, a firm restart date means that the cruise industry can finally begin to recover,” he said.

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Morrison still has one fading hope

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n usual circumstances, a Prime Minister who has taken the country through a pandemic, bushfires and devastating floods would be at short odds to win an election.

Throw in a dramatic overseas conflict, such as the one happening in Ukraine, and you’d pretty much be safe to print three years’ worth of business cards.

There is a school of thought that in times of crisis, people stick with what they know; that it’s better to have experienced drivers in charge of the vehicle, regardless of how loud the back seat passenger is being.

And things were heading in that direction for Scott Morrison just before the vaccine roll-out, when there was even talk that an early election was possible.

Things dramatically changed in the months and now years that would follow, and now time is very much against Morrison as a likely May election nears.

To put it simply, the tide simply isn’t turning no matter how many electionwinning opportunities come Morrison’s way.

Coalition voters are holding onto the theory that the polls and political talking heads were wrong in 2019, and they may well be again.

But that’s the equivalent of saying your footy team is a “mathematical chance” of making the Finals – you know your side is in trouble, but you can still see a flickering light at the end of the tunnel.

For Morrison, the path to victory is getting tighter, but there is a path.

We’ve been uncertain about what grounds this election will actually be fought on. There’s been times when a referendum on the pandemic response

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“What is clear now is that cost of living will decide the election”

and vaccine roll-out appeared the big issue, others when China and national security were the frontrunners.

Fire and flood response are obviously big talking points, particularly the latter in recent weeks, but – brutal as this may sound – such issues tend to disappear from the national agenda and dinner table conversation quite quickly.

What is now clear is that cost of living will decide the election.

That gives Morrison a slim chance.

With a Federal Budget at the end of the month and the keys to the economy in hand, the Government has a chance to arrest some of the issues most impacting everyday families in the lead-up to an election.

You can almost guarantee the government will move to do something about rising petrol prices, potentially in relation to the fuel excise at least as a temporary measure.

You simply can’t go into an election where people would almost need a credit card limit increase just to put enough petrol in the car to get to the polling booth.

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Perhaps the government will extend the low and middle-income tax offset, or work to arrest rising costs of simple grocery items.

Whatever it is, there will be a significant difference between the government and opposition: one can make changes right now, the other can only promise them.

If people feel that the government has worked to cut petrol prices, and to put more money in their pocket, they may just feel it’s better the devil they know.

Morrison’s goal now has to be about making the election about what he has done, not what he hasn’t.

That would require a significant shift from where the public appears to sit currently, firmly focused on the government’s perceived failures.

But that shift can and may happen.

What loyal voters from both sides of the political divide too often fail to recognise is that it’s the middle that decides elections; the swinging voters who don’t blindly follow one party but legitimately look at the impact of policies; or in some cases which candidate has the nicer tie.

If the middle can swing from election to election, it can swing during a campaign too (that’s the whole point).

I think the writing is probably on the wall for Scott Morrison and I suspect in a few short months Labor will be in power, either in their own right or via an alliance with the Greens.

But there is now a path for Morrison.

If he wins, against all odds for a second time, it will be a comeback of epic proportions and cement his status as one of the great political fighters.

As it stands, this month’s Budget could ultimately decide the election.

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Students forced to urinate in buckets during lockdown TROY DODDS

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he Department of Education has admitted that it was unacceptable to force students to urinate in buckets during a lockdown at Werrington County Public School earlier this week.

A mental health incident is understood to have plunged the school into lockdown on Monday.

Parents flooded Ben Fordham’s program on Radio 2GB on Tuesday complaining that students were denied bathroom access and told to urinate in buckets.

“Two of my children, I’ve got three at Werrington County… one said she held on to her wee, which can’t be good for her, because she didn’t want to wee in a bucket,” parent Angela said.

“But the other two said if they didn’t go they were going to wee their pants so they weed in a bucket that other children had also weed into.”

Scott, also a parent of a child at the school, questioned why police weren’t called during the prolonged lockdown.

“I think the school responded appropriately by locking the kids in classrooms…

but if they thought it was serious enough to lock them in classrooms and make them urinate in buckets, surely they would have called the police,” he said.

A NSW Education spokesperson confirmed to the Weekender that it was continuing to investigate what happened at the school and would advise of the outcome “as soon as possible”.

“We have confirmed that Werrington County Public School was placed in a lockdown [on Monday] to ensure the safety of all students on site which impacted bathroom access,” the spokesperson said.

“This is unacceptable. The Department does not condone this practice and has apologised unreservedly to parents and students impacted by this incident.”

NSW Education Minister Sarah Mitchell was not informed of the drama unfolding at the school on Monday and only learned about the situation via 2GB. “I’ve had very strong conversations already this morning with senior staff of the Department, I want a full investigation,” she told the station on Tuesday.

“What has gone on here is totally unacceptable, it’s not in line with normal protocol.”

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Teachers call for action “We’re just fed up”: Educators demand to be heard as hundreds protest CASSIDY PEARCE

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ver 300 teachers from all over western Sydney came together at Triangle Park in Penrith on Tuesday to meet with Teachers Federation President Angelo Gavrielatos and protest over teacher shortages.

The gathering was part of the Federation’s ‘More Than Thanks’ campaign, aiming to build community support for higher salaries and better workloads for public school teachers. Part of this addresses the worsening teacher shortages occurring around the state, though he notes that a disproportionate number of these positions exist in the west.

“1000 represents the total number of vacancies in Greater Western Sydney based on the latest publicly available data,” Mr Gavrielatos said.

“Every single day, hundreds and hundreds of classes are disrupted. Thousands upon thousands of students and their education is interrupted. Hundreds of classes split, merged, minimally supervised in playgrounds and halls. Hundreds, because of the teacher shortage.”

Local teachers rallying outside of Stuart Ayres’ office. Photo: Melinda Jane.

And this is only the beginning, with Mr Gavrielatos noting that 10,000 additional teachers are set to be required in Greater Western Sydney by 2036 as enrolments rise.

Local teachers say students deserve better.

“The major problem is that there’s a lot of classes not covered for students – a lot of joining of classes together because there’s just not staff to cover them,” said Tina Shinn from Cambridge Park High School.

“It’s happening all day, every day where kids don’t have teachers.”

Many are concerned that the shortages are putting further pressure on teachers who are already suffering with uncompetitive salaries and unsustainable workloads.

“Where’s our time for planning? Where’s our time for talking to each other? Where’s our time to actually sit down and work out the best plan for our kids? It’s not on, it needs to stop,” said Catherine Rendell from Cambridge Park High School.

The constant neglect has left teachers begging for respect and a better response from government.

“We’re just fed up to be honest. We’re drowning in paperwork, underpaid. We need respect,” said Jamie Campbell from Doonside Technology High School.

“Those of us who have been teaching a long time can remember a time where we didn’t have to deal with all of this, and it’s coming at the expense of our families.”

Mr Gavrielatos has accused the Government of refusing to engage in genuine negotiations with the Federation, despite having knowledge of these issues.

Minister for Education Sarah Mitchell was contacted for comment, but did not respond prior to deadline.

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Plan would future proof club, Emu Sports boss declares EMILY FESZCZUK

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embers of Emu Sports Club and Leonay Golf Course are being encouraged to vote on a special resolution to sell part of the club’s land with plans to pay off debt and future proof the club.

The proposal, if approved, will allow 2000sqm of land next to the fourth green on Leonay Parade to become non-core property of the club for the purpose of sale and development into a childcare centre.

In 2018 the club unsuccessfully tried to sell another parcel of land but members overwhelmingly voted against the proposal.

Emu Sports Club CEO, Andrew Gardner, said the club has learnt lessons from the previous attempt to sell the land on the 16th green.

“This new proposal does not directly impact properties and acts instead as an extension to the housing development currently under construction. We think it is a great fit for the community,” he said.

“It is about making the club financially successful to be here in the future for

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Staff and members of Emu Sports Club at the club this week. Photo: Melinda Jane.

members, so this last block of land is our last opportunity to use our assets around the course.”

With issues regarding revenue in the past, Mr Gardner said the sale would allow the club to execute its 2030 Strategic Plan.

“We addressed the lack of revenue in 2019 when we did the renovations but, when the plan to sell land in 2018 was squashed, we had to increase our loan for the refurbishment,” he said.

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“If we sell, we want to use the funds to become debt-free, finish off how the club is presented and start investing money back into the golf course and club each year going forward.”

If the plan does not get the green light from members, it may cause potential issues moving forward.

“It’s not a case that we can’t survive short-term but who knows what’s going to happen in the future,” he said.

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“If we don’t have the resources... we may get to a point in time where our competition is doing better, people aren’t coming here anymore and we are back where we were in 2013.”

The Weekender spoke to a number of members who are against the plan, but none were willing to be named on the record.

Voting will take place at a General Meeting on Tuesday, March 29 at 7pm.

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West on the right course New training model will target manufacturing skills gaps in key industries EMILY FESZCZUK

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new $37.4 million training model spearheaded by the NSW Government will help upskill manufacturing workers in western Sydney to keep up with the needs of the future.

Western Sydney University (WSU) has teamed up with GE Additive to deliver micro-credentials through the New Education Training Model (NETM).

Touring the MakerSpace facility at the WSU Kingswood campus where the short courses will begin at the end of the month, Penrith MP Stuart Ayres told the Weekender that the model is a game-changer.

“As manufacturing returns to western Sydney, we know a key driver is the capacity to keep upskilling staff but, in this sense, it is about keeping pace with technology,” he said.

“It is not about going through your traditional long form qualifications in a post graduate sense, but these businesses are moving so rapidly so NETM can create micro courses to update and increase skills quite quickly.”

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Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Jim’s funeral service to be held on Thursday the 24th of March at Corpus Christi Catholic Parish, 89-94 Andromeda Dr, Cranebrook at 11am.

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“We will roll out about 25 courses this year alone and will have lots of local businesses partnering up with providers to meet needs,” said WCPA CEO, Sarah Hill.

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The NETM will target skills gaps in key industries that will drive the Western Parkland City, with a focus on the new Bradfield City Centre – Australia’s newest city.

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“In the aviation business, one kilogram of weight reduced from an aircraft saves three million litres of fuel across the lifespan of the aircraft, which is amazing.”

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n ‘PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure’, Mayor Goodway is getting everything ship-shape for a big Pirate Day celebration in Adventure Bay. When Cap’n Turbot falls into a dark and mysterious cavern, it’s PAW Patrol to the rescue! Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky and Zuma save Cap’n Turbot and discover a secret pirate treasure map that leads them on an epic adventure.

Over land and on the high seas, the pups set out to find the treasure for Mayor Goodway so the celebration can go on.

Things get ruff when Mayor Humdinger wants to find the treasure first for Foggy Bottom.

The pups need all paws on deck for this pirate adventure, including help from the newest pup who’s all ears… Tracker!

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We have to give our thumbs down to petrol prices this week. The rising costs are doing our heads in and draining our wallets quicker than a bucket with a hole in it. At least it’ll be good for bicycle sales!

Using their heroic rescue skills, problem-solving and teamwork, the pups set sail to save the day.

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‘PAW Patrol Live!’ is on at the Aware Super Theatre in Sydney on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. Showtimes are 10am and 1pm. For tickets, visit www. pawpatrolliveaustralia.com.

The Weekender has two family passes to the Sunday, April 10 performance at 10am to give away. For your chance to win one, send an email to competitions@ westernweekender.com.au with ‘Paw’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Friday, March 25 and the winners will be notified by email. Terms and conditions are available at www. westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.

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ew Government data has revealed that 17 of the top 20 most tolled postcodes are in western Sydney.

With four of the postcodes falling in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA), Labor is calling for further toll relief for local motorists.

Shadow Minister for Roads, John Graham told the Weekender that the data gives a sense of what suburbs are being hit the hardest with tolls.

“The data is based on who is eligible for toll relief as they have access to the information of private cars with toll accounts and how many tick over the amount to get some of the fees back,” he said.

“More people in these suburbs are paying tolls but this tells us that thousands in these suburbs are paying around the top level.”

The postcode of 2759 that covers Erskine Park and St Clair has 2,422 eligible drivers.

2747 and 2750 have a combined total of 5,737 drivers eligible for toll relief and the postcode of 2765, which includes

Berkshire Park, is also one of the most tolled in the city.

With a toll review being undertaken, led

by Treasury and supported by Transport for NSW, Mr Graham said now is the time for action to take place.

“We have people commuting long distances to work then they have the financial penalty on top and it isn’t true of all parts of Penrith but there are places that do not have easy access to public transport so have no choice but to drive,” he said.

“It is good the government is doing a review and what we are calling for is that they deliver toll relief as we are concerned there is still discussion about future tolls being introduced.”

Minister for Metropolitan Roads, Natalie Ward said the NSW Government is committed to delivering programs to reduce the cost of living and is currently exploring options for road toll pricing relief.

“Almost $70 million was paid last financial year alone to around 200,000 drivers under the Toll Relief Scheme,” she said.

“Motorists who use toll roads continue to benefit every day by having their travel times slashed and a more reliable trip.”

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ederal Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh has confirmed she’s been diagnosed with COVID-19.

She took to social media on Tuesday to confirm the diagnosis, saying she felt “pretty rough”.

“More upset I can’t get out in our community for a week and see everyone,” she posted on Facebook.

“My office is still open and my team will be out and about if you need anything, and I’ll be doing what I can from home.

“A reminder that COVID is still very much around. Get those boosters, and take care of yourselves and each other.”

Across New South Wales, there are currently 1,016 COVID-19 cases admitted to hospital, including 36 people in Intensive Care.

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Δ Expansion on the cards: Popular Penrith Italian restaurant Product of Italy is set to expand, submitting a Development Application to Penrith City Council that reveals bigger seating areas and a new design (concept pictured below).

Δ Application withdrawn: A Development Application lodged with Penrith City Council to construct 17 two storey townhouses to replace homes at 143 and 145 Stafford Street has been withdrawn.

Δ Penrith institution closes: Sad news for Thai food fans in Penrith – one of the region’s best known Thai restaurants has closed its doors. 3 Junctions Thai (pictured above) on High Street has shut, quietly closing last weekend. It’s understood a flow-on from the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame, with difficulties in finding staff adding to the decision. A sign on the front door thanks customers for their support over many years.

Δ Open Day: A flurry of excitement filled the corridors of the new Nepean Hospital Clinical Tower as hundreds of local residents got an exclusive sneak peek of the new, world-class facilities at Open Day last weekend (pictured above, right). Guided by the hospital’s team of subject matter experts, registered visitors explored some of the hospital’s new departments including birthing, operating theatres, recovery and the ED.

Δ Radio history: In the 1990s, One FM was the radio station everyone in Penrith turned to – it attracted some of the biggest names in entertainment to its studios and was an advertising juggernaut. Then, it all came crashing down – but it wasn’t the only controversy that impacted the Mike Walsh-owned station. On the latest episode of the ‘On The Record’ podcast, the Weekender chats with Ian Taylor – who hosted the hugely successful Nights program at the station. To listen to this intriguing episode, search ‘Western Weekender’ wherever you listen to podcasts or visit www.westernweekender.com.au/ podcast.

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Active Care Network delivers essential transport services to the most vulnerable among us. Our aging family members and neighbours, our loved ones living with disability, people living with chronic illness and people struggling to make ends meet. We have delivered these services for almost 40 years.

Community Transport is one of the first and most requested support at home products, as confidence in driving is one of the first capabilities to be challenged as we age.

Changes proposed in the Support at Home Program Overview, January 2022 cause Active Care Network to be concerned that a diminished role for Community Transport will result in an increase in social isolation, advanced aging and early entry to residential care. An adequately funded Community Transport service is vital to the sustained connection, self-determination and independence of aging community members. Any compromise to relevant funding places an unmanageable burden on families and community organisations to provide transport. Those without close connections and support, will have no access. Active Care Network represents almost 4000 of those clients.

Active Care Network believes the Program, as described, will result in service contraction and centralisation, minimising choice for older Australians and fracturing the Community Transport sector.

The Program misplaces the vital nature of Community Transport’s role. Transport straddles several service categories and every aspect of a dignified life. It is critical that transport is freely and flexibly available and included in all service types where clients will require transit assistance.

A new Support at Home Program must unlock the potential transport has to empower independence and agency for quality of life. Most importantly Community Transport must be funded to provide certainty for transport providers before the key is even put in the ignition of the hundreds of vehicles that Community Transport providers put on the road in NSW every day.

Active Care Network believes that the proposed Program • Diminishes the role of transport within a subsidised aged care system • Diminishes the importance of transport as a facilitator of wellbeing.

• Funds Community Transport in a way that diminishes community organisations’ ability to build organisational capacity and resilience.

The Royal Commission into Aging recognised the importance of transport as a connection service. It recommended a combination of grant funding and activity based funding to ensure service stability.

Active Care Network primarily supports the current funding model. However as this does not appear to be in the proposed Program, Active Care Network will support a fixed plus variable model of funding because it can accommodate the complexities of delivering transport across all of our great nation.

To those who influence, write, and propose policy. To those seeking election to decide upon policy. Active Care Network challenges you to ride the bus with our wonderful clients. Listen to the people whose lives this Program will impact. Consider their lived experience, and how a robust Community Transport Sector keeps them from social isolation and supports them to access essential health services, empowers them to have food security, and secures their dignity.

We challenge you to consider the family, carers, neighbours and others who will pick up the strain of support and access where this system fails. We ask you to consider the costs of that system failure; increased hospitalisation, increased demand for residential care, increased family violence, are but a few examples.

Active Care Network believes in the premise that to allow people to stay at home longer we must first determine a way that we might allow them to get out, regularly, cost effectively and socially.

If the Government will not continue the current funding arrangement then Community Transport, with fixed plus variable funding, is the answer. Accept nothing less.

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etting a tattoo is often seen as a rite of passage, but it can come with regret down the track.

Think Again Laser Clinic, which has officially opened its new store at 563 High Street, Penrith, is answering the call from those who are looking for professional tattoo removal options.

With the Penrith clinic being his fifth store, Founder Mike Anderson started the company as a result of his own experience with unwanted tattoos.

“I grew up in a segment of the western Sydney community where tattoos were very common and I got mine young between 15 and 20-years-old, but around 25 I was looking for a quality option to get rid of them,” Mr Anderson said.

“My brother had some removal done at a place that wasn’t a specialist but more a beauty clinic and they damaged his skin pretty badly, so we started researching what the best equipment was and then threw ourselves into it.”

From obscene tattoos to spelling mistakes, Mr Anderson said the main reason clients want tattoos removed is

a matter of maturing and life taking a different path.

“The average time from tattoo to removal is eight years, so the vast majority of our work is people who have outgrown the tattoos with how their personality has changed,” he said.

“Ex partner names is a big one we see, and we also have a program called ‘Chance for a Change’ where we remove racist or hate-based tattoos for free, which can help people with employment, so we have seen everything from swastikas to terrorism tattoos.”

Projecting to treat 6,000 locals per year, Mr Anderson said the choice to operate out of Penrith is natural one.

“Our other locations had more than 500 clients a year travel to them from Penrith, so this progression made a lot of sense to us,” he said.

“We are finding our stores outside of the city are rapidly growing and Penrith is a place people are moving to and starting businesses in, so we are pumped to be here.”

Clients can book a consultation online, with the clinic offering 50 per cent off treatments. Visit thinkagainlaserclinic. com.au/penrith.

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North St Marys: Man faces court after numerous reports of theft A man has been charged after a string of thefts around Penrith.

In the months of January and February, police were notified of numerous incidents where packaging pallets had been stolen from several addresses in the suburbs of St Marys, Orchard Hills and Jamisontown.

An investigation commenced that lead to a 42-year-old North St Marys man.

On Wednesday, March 9, police attended the man’s residential address in Magnolia Street, North St Marys.

Police had previously obtained a search warrant for the premises and several items were seized in relation to the break-ins.

Stolen property was also recovered.

The man was arrested and charged, and appeared in court this week.

with Daniel McKinnon the 35-year-old man. He was arrested and charged with ‘assault occasioning actual bodily harm’. He was bail refused and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Monday, March 21.

Penrith: Trio charged following brawl in High Street Three people have been charged following a brawl in Penrith last weekend.

About 11.30pm on Saturday, February 12, police attended a licensed premises on High Street, Penrith following reports of a brawl.

During this time, police arrested a 23-year-old woman for two counts of ‘assault police’ and ‘resist arrest’.

A 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old man were also arrested for violent disorder offences.

Penrith: St Clair man has more than a hangover to worry about

A man has been charged after assaulting another person in Jamistontown.

About 7.30am on Friday, March 11, a 35-year-old Parkes man entered a hardware store in Jamisontown.

He allegedly picked up a hammer in the store, sat on a bench for a short time before putting the hammer back and leaving.

The man walked around the car park before re-entering the store about 8.25am.

He walked down an aisle and picked up a large axe from the shelf.

The man walked to the end of the aisle, where a 49-year-old man and his wife were looking at items.

It is alleged the 35-year-old walked up behind the 49-year-old man and struck him with the axe to the back of the head.

Due to the force, the 49-year-old man fell to the ground and emergency services were contacted.

The 35-year-old man allegedly put the axe in a trolley at the front of the store and left.

The 49-year-old was taken to hospital, where he was treated for a five-centimetre laceration to the back of his head.

Police attended an address in Scenic Circuit, Cranebrook where they located

A man has been charged after assaulting security guards and resisting police.

About 2.50am on Saturday, March 12, it is alleged a 22-year-old St Clair man was intoxicated in a licensed premises in Penrith.

Security informed the man that he needed to leave when he allegedly refused and pushed several security guards in the chest.

A security guard grabbed the man’s arm to restrain him, but the man became more aggressive and broke free from the grip.

The man punched the guard in the face and then allegedly spat at another guard who tried to assist.

The 22-year-old was escorted from the premises while police were there on an unrelated matter.

When officers approached the man attempting to calm him down, he allegedly verbally abused them.

He was warned to back away from police, but he allegedly got close to an officer and pushed him in the chest.

The man was sprayed with capsicum spray and restrained but started to resist as he was being handcuffed.

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There are lots of different types of approvals that are required for various types of development, including everything from home renovations (for example putting in a swimming pool or converting a non-habitable space to a habitable space) to commercial developments (like building a new restaurant, constructing a commercial office building, or digging a quarry).

The type of development you are undertaking will dictate what kind of approval you need, and from which authority. For example, for most residential housing developments the relevant authority is the local Council, but for a large scale development like a quarry or a mine the approval of the State Government will normally be required.

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2. The relevant authority publishes the Application for a period of time, usually referred to as “an exhibition period”.

3. During the exhibition period the authority calls for submissions, either in support or objecting to the development.

4. Once the exhibition period is finished, the authority considers the Application and its supporting documents, together with submissions from people or entities who are for or against the development and makes a decision about whether or not it will be approved.

There are a range of reasons why a person or entity might object to a development. In a context of residential development, it might be that your neighbour is building something that will affect the amenity of your property, for example obstructing a water view or unnecessarily casting your house or yard in shadow.

Objections to large scale commercial developments are usually on the basis of the environment impacts thereof and/or whether or not the development complies with existing rules and regulations and the relevant location’s zoning.

If the relevant authority approves an Application, and there are no further objections, then the development can proceed. In most cases if the authority approves an Application there is still scope for an objector to call for what is known as a “merits review”.

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KIIS hello to new house Chance to start a new life: Colyton couple win radio station’s massive prize CASSIDY PEARCE

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he lives of one Colyton couple changed forever last Friday after they were announced as the winners of KIIS 106.5’s biggest ever competition prize: a brand new four-bedroom home in Oran Park Town, a new car and $30,000 worth of furniture.

Jessica and Brandon Kattic moved into the Penrith area in 2017. But, in last year’s horror storms, their family home was deemed unliveable.

With no help from insurance and a mortgage still to pay, the pair and their young daughter were moved to emergency accommodation, and subsequently lived with Brandon’s parents.

It was for this reason that they were determined to win KIIS 106.5’s giveaway, going so far as to purchase a portable radio to listen to the station.

Mrs Kattic ended up receiving five keys that would potentially unlock the house on the morning of the giveaway.

Jessica and Brandon Kattic with Kyle and Jackie O from KIIS 106.5 at the new home.

Though they were only two of hundreds of listeners who gathered at Julia Reserve in Oran Park Town, Mr Kattic had a good feeling that Mrs Kattic’s father, who had passed away, was looking over them.

After trying two of their keys with no success, their third key finally turned, releasing an explosion of streamers and confetti.

Mrs Kattic said that despite usually being an emotional person, the win took her by surprise, instead freezing up in disbelief.

“I was too shocked to cry,” she said.

Mr Kattic said that though the pair have their roots set in western Sydney, they are ready to make the move to Oran Park Town, and are excited by the prospect of building a better life for their daughter.

“This will give us a life,” he said.

“We have been struggling, we are currently living with our baby daughter in one bedroom in my mum and dad’s house and this feels like a second chance at life.”

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he city will celebrate the Sydney Harbour Bridge’s 90th anniversary on Saturday but Jessie Barnes got to experience the historic occasion first hand.

The 100-year-old Jordan Springs resident was at the official opening of the iconic ‘coat hanger’ on March 19, 1932.

While her memory is a little hazy, Ms Barnes told the Weekender that she was 10-years-old when her class went to witness the opening of the bridge during The Great Depression.

“I went to Gardeners Road School in Rosebery. We walked over it when we were school kids,” Ms Barnes said.

“It was a long time ago, but it was very exciting for our class to get to go, and everybody was shocked.”

The shock came from Francis De Groot who swooped in on horseback and slashed the ceremonial ribbon with a sword.

After Mr De Groot was arrested, former New South Wales Premier Jack Lang then cut a new ribbon and declared the bridge open for thousands of people, including Ms Barnes to walk over.

Back to present day, a series of festivities have been set for the famous landmark to take part in from Friday to Sunday.

With some free and ticketed events, people can enjoy light shows on the bridge from 8pm, vintage bus and ferry rides, pop-up art galleries and music concerts.

Premier Dominic Perrottet said the events will give Sydneysiders the opportunity to step back into time and marvel at the structure.

“The Sydney Harbour Bridge is the showstopping centrepiece of our beautiful harbour city, this is a great opportunity to showcase how proud we are of the role it plays in our city,” he said.

“90 years ago, the first trains and trams crossed, and cars followed shortly after, with the bridge earning instant international acclaim, which has grown over the years.

“Even now, it’s an inspiration for everything we seek to build, functional, beautiful and built to a standard that has stood the test of time. It isn’t just a tourist attraction, it remains a key artery for our city’s beating heart.”

To purchase tickets and for more information about other activities, visit transport.nsw.gov.au/sydneyharbourbridge.

Jessie Barnes has fond memories of being at the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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Blanket appeal helps shelters in need after recent weather

Push for Simmo: Fundraiser to focus on cancer awareness

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nthony Simmons has always been the first to offer his help to others. Alongside his time in the Defence Force both as a soldier and project manager for 32 years, Mr Simmons has brought up a family of his own, and raised up to $100,000 across various charities.

But, in 2018, Mr Simmons was diagnosed with Stage 3 Acral Lentiginous Melanoma – a rare form of the disease which targets the palms and soles, and is only experienced by one per cent of Melanoma patients.

“I was diagnosed in July 2018, and I had three surgeries in August,” Mr Simmons said.

Mr Simmons spent 11 days in hospital, and was encouraged by his wife to seek out support on Facebook. Little did he know, this would be the beginning of a fierce friendship with ‘The Melanoma Man’ and Australian Skin Cancer Foundation co-founder, Jay Allen.

After his diagnosis, Mr Simmons, with the help of Mr Allen, focused his fundraising efforts to Melanoma.

Despite no longer being a Penrith resident, Mr Simmons remains a member of the broader community. It’s for this reason that local campaign supporter

t Clair local Kirsten Duffy is using her small business for good, running an appeal to donate blankets to rescue organisations and shelters around Australia left in need of supplies after recent flooding.

Ms Duffy started her business, The Bespoke Creation Co, in 2020, merging together her love for sewing, and her love for her puppy, Banjo.

“I kind of dabbled in sewing here, there and everywhere,” she said.

“I got a gift card for my birthday in 2020 and I thought, I’m going to buy a sewing machine and make our puppy some little bandanas and bows, just to make myself some money, and it just turned into something bigger than I ever expected.”

After seeing on Facebook the number of rescues desperate for help, Ms Duffy responded by making a few blankets to donate herself. When she posted her idea to Facebook, The Bespoke Blanket Appeal kicked off, and has so far reached donors from all over Australia, and even as far as Canada.

“I only anticipated making 10, and then when I opened it to friends I thought maybe 20, and we’re currently up to 65,” Ms Duffy said.

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Greg Bond has planned the Melanoma Push for Simmo – a fundraiser for Mr Allen’s Foundation at the Regatta Centre on Sunday, March 27. As part of the event, the organisers are asking the community to walk a lap at the Regatta Centre with Simmo or push him in his wheelchair.

Though his cancer has progressed to Stage 4, and has spread to his lungs and sacral region, Mr Simmons remains determined to continue in his efforts.

“Hopefully I can survive for many years to come, so I can continue the good work with my fundraising,” he said.

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Planting trees is a great way to restore habitat, provide wildlife with shelter and food, and help cool our City.

Penrith City Council and Greater Sydney Landcare Network are hosting the Creating Canopies event series where community members are invited to come along for a free and fun morning of tree planting at one of Council’s bushland reserves.

The first event is at Mountain View Reserve in Cranebrook on Saturday, March 26 from 8am until 12pm. If you can’t make that event, save the dates for Schoolhouse Creek’s (Regentville) planting day on Sunday, April 10 and South Creek, St Marys on Saturday, May 21.

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in the event. On-site training, tools and refreshments will be provided on the day.

It’s advised that participants wear long sleeves, long pants and closed sturdy shoes, and bring a hat, sunscreen, a bottle of water, and gardening gloves. As part of the event’s COVID safe plan, participants will be required to social distance wherever possible on the day. Hand sanitiser will be provided. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.

This event is part of the Creating Canopies in the Greater Sydney tree planting project. Funding has been provided by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment to Greater Sydney Landcare Network in partnership with Landcare NSW. Register your attendance at penrith.city/events.

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oro Music Therapy has found a new home in the Panthers Precinct to bring their services to the Penrith community and beyond.

After outgrowing their clinics in Kingswood and Glenbrook, former Panthers Chairman Dave O’Neill and Panthers Group CEO Brian Fletcher connected CEO Belinda Leonard with the new space, kickstarting what would be the beginning of a new chapter for Noro.

“Space was a huge constraint before in being able to actually deliver an outcome for the community, but now we’ve got the space, we just need to use it,” she said.

“I’m excited that it enables us to do so many other cool things that we’ve sort of talked about, and now there’s no reason why we can’t do it.”

With more than double the number of rooms available and 1500 clients coming through the doors each week, Ms Leonard is excited to be able to calm the afternoon rush, whilst still offering Noro’s services to a greater number of people.

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Noro therapists Chanelle Henderson, Adam Van Eyk, Tom Smith and Venus Kwong. Photo: Melinda Jane.

close to being three-quarters full on one afternoon in our rooms, so the goal is to fill this building full of people and music,” she said.

Ms Leonard also has big plans to expand on Noro’s services, hosting a variety of therapies under one roof.

“Later in the year, we’ll integrate speech, OT and psychology into the practice as well, so that it becomes an integrated,

one-stop-shop for people, which will be amazing,” she said.

“There’s the benefits then of speech therapy and occupational therapy working with music therapy. If you get integration between the allied health professions, then you’ll get some amazing outcomes.”

Despite having such a large premises, Ms Leonard has ensured that her office stays front and centre.

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TURNING BACK TIME This photo shows the Coles New World Supermarket that once stood on Henry Street, Penrith.

This particular store opened in 1971, and this photo is taken at some point in the 1970s.

Much later, Franklins would open at this site and stood for many years.

This particular complex still exists on Henry Street today, incorporating a gym and takeaway outlets like Burger Head and Certified Pizza.

Coles dropped the New World branding and its accompanying space-age theme in 1991, becoming Coles Supermarkets and then just Coles from 1998.

While the Henry Street store is long gone, Coles has a strong presence in Penrith to this day.

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Sure, everything from injuries to Origin will play a part in determining Penrith’s ability to go back-to-back, but any fears that the side would struggle to adapt to their new role as the hunted don’t appear, this early at least, to have come to fruition.

Penrith never allowed Manly into the contest. It was one of the best round one performances I can remember – certainly not reflecting a side that had a late start to pre-season and had been belted in a trial just a fortnight earlier.

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I admit I like the Dragons this year – I don’t think they’ll be lifting any trophies come October but BBQ-gate last year will ultimately emerge as the line in the sand coach Anthony Griffin was looking for. The side looks much more settled and confident this year – and I was impressed with the way they fought back after falling behind at one stage of the game.

Depth was always going to be an issue for Penrith this year and the reality of that is starting to set in, with Nathan Cleary still sidelined and now Moses Leota facing an extended stint in recovery after picking up a shoulder problem.

Spencer Leniu comes into the starting side for Leota, while Matt Eisenhuth moves onto the interchange bench. While Eisenhuth

has plenty to offer, that bench is starting to look a little thin on the ground compared to the sides that used to run around in 2020 and 2021.

Still, there is much to like about Penrith and their chances in this game.

Isaah Yeo was brilliant in the middle for the Panthers last week, as he has been for many seasons now. While the rest of the NRL world is slowly waking to Yeo’s importance, he still doesn’t get the credit he deserves for the punch that Penrith offer as they power up the park.

All eyes will again be on Sean O’Sullivan, who must now deal with the wraps that came his way following last week’s win.

There is now an expectation on his shoulders that wasn’t there just a week ago, and how he handles that will be important to Penrith’s chances. It’ll be a mental game

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more than anything for him this week.

The Dragons have got plenty of points in them – the likes of Tyrell Sloan, Moses Suli and Mikaele Ravalawa will make sure of that – but you need a strong forward pack setting the groundwork before those points can flow. My big question mark still hanging over the Dragons is if the likes of Jack Bird and Aaron Woods can really stay up as the season progresses.

Penrith’s forward pack, even without Leota, remains ferocious and predictable in its ability to make the ground required to lay the platform for points.

I’m expecting a somewhat high scoring encounter on Friday night – and while I think the Dragons can give this one a real shake, Penrith’s class should get the job done in the end.

Tip: Panthers by 6.

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10 James Fisher-Harris

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2 Charlie Staines

11 Viliame Kikau

2 Cody Ramsey

10 Blake Lawrie 11 Jack Bird

3 Izack Tago

12 Liam Martin

3 Moses Suli

12 Jaydn Su’A

4 Stephen Crichton

13 Isaah Yeo (c)

4 Zac Lomax

13 Jack De Belin

5 Brian To’o

14 Mitch Kenny

5 Mikaele Ravalawa

14 Moses Mbye

6 Jarome Luai

15 Scott Sorensen

6 Talatau Amone

15 Josh Kerr

7 Sean O’Sullivan

16 Matthew Eisenhuth

7 Ben Hunt (c)

16 Jack Gosiewski

8 Spencer Leniu

17 Jaeman Salmon

8 Francis Molo

17 George Burgess

9 Apisai Koroisau

18 J’Maine Hopgood 19 Chris Smith

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LEOTA FACING 10 WEEKS OUT ! Depth to be tested: Premiershipwinning Penrith forward Moses Leota is set to miss between eight and 10 weeks of football due to a shoulder injury. The 26-year-old suffered a fracture in his left shoulder while making a tackle late in the 28-6 win over Manly.

Moses Leota is hurt.

Photo: Megan Dunn.

! No return: Rumours have been floating around since the end of last year that Tyrone May’s axing from Penrith is temporary and that he’d be welcomed back to the club at some stage, potentially as early as next year. I’m told that’s simply not the case and despite enjoying the support of coach Ivan Cleary, there is no support from Penrith’s hierarchy to see May back in club colours. ! Stadium debate: There remains considerable concern by many long-time fans about the new stadium being developed to replace the existing BlueBet Stadium.

Some of Penrith’s most loyal supporters – veterans of the western grandstand – are concerned the new venue will follow the likes of CommBank Stadium and only have corporate and media facilities on the west, forcing fans elsewhere. Many fans remain bemused that some $300 million is being spent to boost corporate facilities and increase the capacity by 5000 people or so.

Others believe season ticket prices will skyrocket at the new venue in 2025. Overall, there is a feeling the stadium will lose its identity in a new form. At this stage, things are very quiet from the State Government – but expect to see some initial designs in the coming months.

ship favourites. Following their win against the Sea Eagles, Penrith tightened from $5.50 into $5.00 equal favourites with Melbourne to win it all. By the end of the weekend, the Panthers were $4.50 and the Storm out to $5.50. “Penrith got the job done without Nathan Cleary and clearly they are going to be a force again,’’ said Sportsbet’s Simon Legg.

! Spotted: James Fisher-Harris and his family enjoying a weekend breakfast at Percy Plunkett in Penrith. ! Buzz blocked: Telegraph journalist Phil Rothfield is unhappy that he’s been blocked by Panthers CEO Brian Fletcher (pictured right). It’s not really a surprise given some of the reporting on the Panthers in recent years – the club has been strong in trying to avoid in engaging with reporters it believes are unfair in their coverage. We’d suggest Buzz goes through the Panthers media department for comments, as many other scribes are required to do.

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Back to his roots: Talking of Fletcher, the Panthers boss was back in the country on the weekend, visiting Coonamble for racing’s Country Championships. Born in the area, Fletcher is a favourite son of Coonamble and even has a grandstand named after him at the race club.

! Give us the trophy: Sportsbet have promoted the Panthers to clear Premier-

! Girl power: The ARL Commission will award four new NRLW licences by July this year, with the competition to expand to eight teams in 2023 and 10 teams in 2024. While there’s been no formal discussions, I’m told the NRL is very keen for the Panthers to have a team in the competition to help ensure the growth of the women’s game in western Sydney. !

Spotted: An emotional Sean

O’Sullivan embracing his father after last week’s win over Manly at BlueBet Stadium.

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enrith enjoyed a dream start to their Premiership defence last Thursday night, but it did come at a cost with rampaging forward Moses Leota set to miss more than two months through injury.

The 26-year-old fractured his left shoulder while making a tackle during Penrith’s huge 28-6 win over Manly at BlueBet Stadium.

Following an intense rehabilitation program, Leota isn’t expected to return to the footy field for eight to 10 weeks.

Speaking with Extra Time on Monday, Panthers prop Scott Sorensen said Leota’s lengthy absence will be felt throughout the whole team.

“Everyone calls him the ‘Tank’, which explains how important he is to us,” Sorenson said.

“He’s explosive, powerful and a massive part of our pack. We will miss him.”

Set to come in for Leota this Friday night against the Dragons at Kogarah is fellow Premiership winner Spencer Leniu, who will enjoy just the second start of his young career.

Sorenson said he’s confident the 21-yearold Kiwi can make an impact.

Scott Sorenson after Panthers training on Monday. Photo: Melinda Jane.

“There’s always a ‘next man up’ mentality at this club, I think anyone that jumps in and wears the jersey is definitely going to grab it with two hands, especially being the early stages of the year, where everyone’s

keen, everyone’s energetic and ready to play,” he said.

The ‘next man up’ mentality was on full display in Round 1 when local junior and club debutant Sean O’Sullivan stole the

show filling in for injured halfback and co-captain Nathan Cleary.

Sorenson said he hoped last Thursday’s season opener at Penrith Park dispelled any myths that the Premiers were a one-man team.

“We’re a very tight group and a close group, and if anyone has that perception that we are a one-man team, we can’t control everyone’s thoughts or what they think,” he said.

“We just want to do our job and do it well and represent our club well – whether you’re playing in the middle, on the edge, or at fullback.”

Penrith will look to remain on top of the competition for another week when they battle former coach Anthony Griffin and his St George-Illawarra Dragons this evening.

The Dragons recorded a strong opening round victory over the New Zealand Warriors last week and will no doubt be eager to knock off the defending champions next.

“The Dragons looked full of energy, and they look like they’ve done a lot of work in the pre-season as well, so it will be an exciting challenge for us,” Sorenson said.

“It is important to get a few wins on the board early, but I think our group is very grounded and we know that it’s one week at a time and that’s how we’re taking it.”

The match kicks off at 6pm.

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or a coach who is not very good at playing mind games or manipulating the media, Ivan Cleary does a bloody good impression of someone who is.

The Panthers’ 28-6 victory over Manly on the opening night of the 2022 NRL competition was a classic example of that fact.

Let me explain.

We all remember how sections of the rugby league media blew up after Wayne Bennett supposedly won the mind games over Cleary when the Bunnies beat the Panthers 16-10 in the first final last year.

Even Cleary laughed when asked whether there’d be further mind games before the Grand Final. He simply smiled and laughed it off saying he would go back to just being a coach.

Or so he would have us believe.

The softly spoken Cleary began planning his next big heist less than a week after his maiden premiership victory last year.

For five months all the media could talk about is whether his son Nathan would be ready to play in Round 1. He cleverly kept the media and opposition guessing by never ruling him out but also never ruling him in either.

That created doubt.

It’s been said that Sean O’Sullivan was told three weeks prior to the game against Manly that he would be the starting halfback on opening night.

That was the first part of the plan executed.

Penrith coach Ivan Cleary.

He then rested six of his Grand Final squad against the Eels in the ‘Battle of the West’ trial game recently.

The star players who turned up for that game only did what they had to. They ran and tackled with not a single attacking play run. Not one. I mean why show Des Hasler anything?

Instead he played Izack Tago in both trials to get him used to playing centre in match conditions and he put the much maligned Charlie Staines at fullback, a position which would give him the space to run and make some metres. He knew Staines needed to get his confidence back after a poor finish to the 2021 season.

The lacklustre second trial performance had some supporters and rugby league experts, including Brad Fittler, questioning the desire of the defending Premiers, and while idiots like myself worried that we were going to lose against Manly, Cleary just sat back and smiled.

By the time it was announced that Nathan would not play in Round 1, it was already too late for Des Hasler and his men. They would have fancied their chances following Nathan’s withdrawal and the awful performance by key players in the second trial, would have had Hasler licking his lips.

Hell even the bookmakers installed them as favourites, reflecting the public’s faith in a Sea Eagles victory.

So when the whistle to start the game blew, it was a good old fashioned ambush.

The poor bastards from the Northern Beaches never stood a chance.

For someone who is not good at mind games or manipulating the media, Ivan let me tell you, you’re much better than you think.

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ith two-time premiershipwinning hooker Api Koroisau departing Penrith at the conclusion of the 2022 season, attention has already turned to who will replace the one-time NSW Blues representative from next year and beyond.

While the defending Premiers may go to market and see what dummy-half options are out there, one player – already in their ranks – is hoping he can be the man to wear the soon-to-be vacated number nine jersey.

After re-signing with the Panthers in the

Kenny made his NRL debut with the Panthers back in 2019 and went on to play a dozen games of first grade that season.

While Kenny didn’t see much NRL in 2020, last year he played a whopping 18 matches – ironically the same amount as Koroisau.

With the Fijian international switching to the Wests Tigers from 2023, the Windsor Wolves junior said he’ll be squeezing every last bit of advice from his “mate” and “mentor” while he still can.

“Definitely… I have to get him for everything he’s worth,” Kenny laughed.

“I’ve only got seven months left with him, I just have to try and get everything I can out of him and, to Api’s credit, he’s really

hooker and I was just shovelling the ball to Jimmy Maloney and Nathan Cleary…

I didn’t know what I was doing,” Kenny admitted.

“Having Api here, he’s taught me a lot of understanding of the game from a hooker’s perspective – game management, a lot of stuff around his craft, and just his leadership and communication on the field as well. He’s a wonderful leader for us and I think that shows in the big games.”

And big games are something Kenny is hoping to play more of this season. After getting a taste of Finals footy in 2021 – playing in Penrith’s opening two Finals matches – Kenny was left out of the team for the club’s Preliminary Final and Grand Final wins last season.

While the part-time social media star holds no grudges and understands the pecking order, his goal this season is to be there on Grand Final Day and experience Premiership glory for real.

“I was definitely stoked for everyone last year and I just want this club to keep winning, but I’d love to play in one (a Grand Final) myself,” Kenny admitted.

“So the goal for me is to, 1. Get the club into a

position to be in another Grand Final, and 2. Hopefully do that myself.

“However, all that comes off the back of staying present and sticking to the process week by week, but there’s definitely a burning desire to want to be in that match day 17.”

Kenny is currently a member of Ivan Cleary’s 17, playing a utility role off the interchange bench.

Last week in Penrith’s huge season opening victory against the Sea Eagles, Kenny played just 14 minutes late in the second half.

“Playing a utility role has its challenges, but I’m definitely excited just to play first grade any time I can. If that’s my role, I’ll take it,” Kenny said.

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Mitch Kenny playing last Thursday night. Photo: NRL Images.

recent off-season, popular player Mitch Kenny seems to be the most natural fit for the future hooking role at Penrith, having filled in for Koroisau with flying colours on numerous occasions over the past two seasons.

While the 24-year-old is still a long way off from knowing his long-term fate with the team, his mission to win that coveted starting spot has already begun.

“Yeah it’s in the back of my mind for sure, but I’m not looking too far ahead. I’m still trying to take it day by day, week by week kind of thing, and just work on myself as a player and a person,” Kenny said on Monday.

“I want to lock down that starting position next year, but that’s for next year to worry about. At the moment, I’m just trying to be the best player for this team.”

good with that sort of stuff.

He will often pull me aside or I’ll find him and ask him stuff, and we work on things together. He’s a really good mate and a good mentor to have as well.”

Kenny, who didn’t play much dummy half before debuting three years ago, admitted he was running around like a “headless chook” early in his NRL career before Koroisau arrived.

“That was my first year playing Mitch Kenny would love to wear the vacant number nine jersey at the Panthers in 2023. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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very Tuesday, I’m lucky to work with a couple of former rugby league props on Fox League’s ‘NRL Tonight’.

Tim Mannah and Mark ‘Spudd’ Carroll know a thing or two about life ‘in the middle’ – be it a tough carry or big tackle.

The conversation drifted to Christian Welch’s Achilles injury this week and their response made a big impression.

“Bloody good player,” said Spudd.

“Tough. I like him.”

That says something coming from Carroll. He has a keen eye for anyone wearing 8 or 10 and is a hard marker.

Mannah used a few more words: “He’s such a good bloke. So smart, respectful, giving, fun. Just a fantastic human.”

Mannah travelled to Uganda for Compassion Australia with Welch.

When pushed more about his footy ability, Mannah expanded: “In Melbourne’s (2020) Grand Final win, he was the best forward on the field.

Then in the Origin series post season, QLD was dismissed as having any chance, but won the two games Welch played, and lost the one he didn’t.”

It’s a big blow for Melbourne… and Welch himself.

Here’s a bloke who suffered an ACL rupture in 2017 and had to watch his

team go on to win the Premiership without him.

There were losing Grand Finals either side of that. Ouch!

So, imagine the pain when a knee went again late in 2019. He got back in 2020, played his heart out, and in the Premiership decider carried the ball 16 times for 122 run metres while making 41 tackles. No wonder Mannah was impressed.

Despite a third long-term injury this week, as he broke down recalling how upset his mum was, here’s what Welch had to say: “I know I have it much better than a lot of people, I still get paid and I don’t have to work (even though he will)… It’s only an injury. We’ll get there. We’ll come good.”

If rugby league needs more class, there it is.

Last time Welch was forced to recover from an ACL injury, he took himself to the US, tapped into the LA Lakers facilities and expertise, and altered his running style. No stone left unturned.

This injury will no doubt be met with the same determination.

Let’s hope Welch can fight his way back later in the season. Everyone would love that story.

As Carroll and Mannah also agreed this week; “Melbourne will still finish top four!”

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he Penrith Panthers have shown exactly why they are considered one of the teams to beat in the KnockOn Effect NSW Cup for season 2022, thumping the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles 24-4 at Bluebet Stadium, after the match was moved there from Blacktown due to the recent bad weather.

Halfback Kurt Falls got the scoring underway for the Panthers in the 15th minute, carrying four defenders with him for a try from a scrum.

Falls was instrumental in the next try, setting up Robert Jennings in the right-hand corner in the 34th minute, giving the Panthers a 10-0 lead that they took to half time.

The lead became 16-0 shortly after the break when Soni Luke scored from a simple show-andgo from dummy-half.

It looked like the floodgates would open in the 54th minute when a strong break by fullback Sunia Turuva saw him beat four defenders on his way to the tryline.

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scored again almost immediately through Tom Jenkins, restoring the 20 point margin which remained until full-time.

It wasn’t quite as easy for the Jersey Flegg Panthers, however they too ran out winners, 30-20 in a see-sawing game against Manly.

An early try saw the Sea Eagles take a 4-0 lead down their left, but the Panthers hit back when halfback Connor Mason sent Hohepa Puru through from a deft short pass.

Manly quickly took the lead back with another try on the left flank, however a spectacular leap from Simon Tito saw him score on the stroke of half-time to give Penrith a 12-10 advantage.

The second half continued from where the first left off, with Manly scoring another try on their left, but that was quickly nullified when Mason’s good footwork allowed him to put Ilai Tuai over.

The Sea Eagles took the lead back again shortly after, however from that point on it was all Penrith, with the right edge dominating and tries being scored by Isaiah Iongi, Daeon Amituanai and Ativalu Lisati.

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It was like a coming of age. We all saw how our team fared between 2006-2013.

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PENRITH’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

YOU’LL BE DANCING TO MAGIC OF MOTOWN ince it was formed in 1959, Motown has become synonymous with the iconic rhythm and blues music produced by its recording artists during the 1960s.

Singers such as Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, and The Supremes led the era with their unique sound, earning their record company 79 records in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 between 1960 and 1969.

Now, Motown is making a comeback through tribute show, ‘Dancing in the Shadows of Motown’ – a 10-piece band full

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“We’ve all been inspired by Motown music since the start of our musical careers,” he said.

“Most of the musicians had been playing together in different line-ups and different bands for years, and so I just contacted everybody and they all thought it was a great idea, because playing the music that inspired you is quite rewarding and close to your heart.”

Craig prides himself on the show’s authenticity, and its ability to deliver this in a way that provides a fun and lively energy for audiences, reminiscent of a Vegas show.

“We like to keep the show authentic, so it’s actually like seeing a Motown Road Show,” Craig said.

“The girls are in the gold dresses like The Supremes wore, and the boys are in the burgundy velvet jackets, typical of what The Temptations or The Four Tops would have worn.”

Despite this, the show won’t be lost on younger audiences, with the band performing classics, which have passed the test of time.

“We do ‘Can You Feel It’ by the Jackson 5, and we do ‘I Want You Back’ by the Jackson 5, so any of the younger people who have seen the show just can’t believe how great it is. Everyone always ends up stand-

ing up and dancing!”, Craig said.

Coming out of lockdown, there’s no better way to get back out there and enjoy one big party, says Craig.

“There’s been so much doom and gloom with so many world tragedies, so we really wanted to put on a show that people could come to, and everyone’s familiar with the uplifting songs of Motown, so everyone goes home with a smile on their face,” he said.

‘Dancing in the Shadows of Motown’ will be on at Blue Mountains Theatre on Saturday, April 9 at 8pm. Tickets start at $47.80. To book or for more information, call 4723 5050 or visit bluemountainstheatre.com.au.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays at 6pm 1300 222 222 Gamblers Anonymous Mondays at 7.30pm 0433 018 484 Dementia Carers Support Group • Fortnightly meetings 0413 842 939 Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month Headspace • 8880 8160

Gallery opens its doors for all this Saturday Penrith Regional Gallery is inviting the public to explore its many exhibitions through free activities and talks when they host Community Day on Saturday, March 19. Learning to repair one of your well-loved pieces of clothing or jewellery in their Drop-In Mending Workshop, or listening to a talk led by writer Maryanne Taouk are just two of the exciting events on the day.

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Take the kids for a fun day of plaster painting at Plaster Funtime in Penrith, located inside Penrith RSL. For more information, visit www. plasterfuntime.com.au.

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Nurse Julieanne Brisbane said that her team was eager to offer their support.

“I’m actually a quilter myself, so I’ve made a few quilts for the charity, and some of my friends have as well, so I asked the team if they would assist with the Airing of the Quilts,” she said.

“We’re a reasonably young team, so we’re more physically able than a lot of the quilters actually are. We’re very happy that they are happy to continue with the Airing of the Quilts”.

This year, the quilters will be donating all their quilts to Palliative Care patients in the Nepean, Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains, with children’s quilts going to the Children’s and Neonatal Wards of these hospitals and Penrith Women’s Shelter.

Ms Brisbane said that she is extremely grateful to be receiving the quilts.

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Even when it seemed the music world stopped turning, Casey kept singing.

During lockdown, she took to Facebook for her ‘BluesDay Tuesday’ sessions, going live and performing songs she knew and loved. Now, Casey’s back to taking her talent around Australia, and she’s bringing ‘BluesDay Tuesday’ along for the ride.

For ‘BluesDay On Tour’, Casey is bringing her powerful presence and voice to the stage in a series of intimate and personal shows performing her fans’ most requested songs of all time, such as ‘Both Sides Now’, ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’, ‘You’ve Got A Friend’, ‘Hallelujah’, ‘Valerie’, ‘Burn’ and more.

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‘The Rock Show Oz’ was the last in a long line of rock shows that the show’s co-producer, Coralea Cameron, put together with her long-term partner, the late Aussie rock icon Jon English.

“Sadly, Jon never got to actually perform this show. We had to cancel the upcoming tour when he passed away,” she said.

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Featuring Steve Mulry from the Ted Mulry Gang, along with band members from Jon’s last rock show, ‘Trilogy of Rock’, the show is a celebration of classic Aussie rock, covering bands such as Cold Chisel, Noiseworks, AC/DC and of course, Jon English.

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With ‘Australian Survivor’ winding down, 10 has announced ‘MasterChef Australia: Fan & Favourites’ will premiere on Monday, April 18 at 7.30pm. 12 emerging home cooks will experience the magic of the MasterChef kitchen for the very first time, while 12 of MasterChef’s most loved contestants will feel a sense of nostalgia as they walk through the hallowed doors for a second time. Andy Allen, Melissa Leong and Jock Zonfrillo are back as judges.

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‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’, the new highly anticipated ‘Star Wars’ limited series, will drop on Disney+ on Wednesday, May 25. The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of ‘Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith’ where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat – the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.

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Still on real estate, and season two of Amazon Prime Video series ‘Luxe Listings Sydney’ premieres on Friday, April 1. The six-part second season will follow the agents’ intense professional careers and their extraordinary personal lives, as they continue to grow their operations, opportunities and, of course their profits.

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6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Q+A (M) 11:10 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 12:00 ABC News 1:00 The Pool (PG) 1:55 Les Miserables (M v) 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Escape From The City (PG) 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 The Teacher (M l,s) 9:20 Grantchester (M v) 10:10 Mum (M l) 10:40 ABC Late News 10:55 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Hologram For The King” (M d,l,n,s) (’16) Stars: Tom Hanks 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Murder On The Orient Express” (PG) (’17) Stars: Kenneth Branagh 10:50 TBA 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Work Wife” (M v) (’19) Stars: Cerina Vincent 1:45 Talking Honey (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Roosters v Sea Eagles *Live* 9:55 NRL: Golden Point (M) 10:45 Movie: “The Infiltrator” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Bryan Cranston 1:05 Drive TV

6:00 The Talk (PG) 7:00 Judge Judy (PG) 7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Freshly Picked 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M) 9:40 TBA 10:40 TBA 11:40 The Project (PG) 12:40 The Late Show (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:10 Mystery Of Rome’s Sunken City (M) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:40 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:10 The Royal House Of Windsor (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Robson Green’s Icelandic Adventure (M) 8:30 Queen Victoria: Love, Lust And Leadership (M) 9:25 The Pyramids - Solving The Mystery (In English/ French) 10:20 SBS World News

2:30 Sons And Daughters (PG) 4:30 Medical Rookies (PG) 5:00 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Railroad Australia (PG) 8:30 Selling Houses Australia 11:45 The Great Outdoors (PG)

4:30 Barter Kings (PG) 5:00 Pawn Stars South Africa (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Friday Night Countdown (M) 7:30 AFL: Round 1: St Kilda v Collingwood *Live* 11:00 Armchair Experts (M)

6:00 Movie: “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York” (PG) (’92) Stars: Macaulay Culkin 8:30 Movie: “Speed” (PG) (’94) Stars: Keanu Reeves 10:55 Movie: “Superman” (PG) (’78) Stars: Christopher Reeve 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 S.W.A.T. (M)

5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:35 NITV News Update 6:40 Arctic Secrets (PG) 7:30 Little J And Big Cuz (PG) 7:45 Movie: “Crackers” (PG) (’98) Stars: Warren Mitchell 9:25 First Nation Bedtime Stories (PG) 9:35 NITV On The Road

3:00 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 4:00 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:00 JAG (PG) 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M) 12:30 Home Shopping

3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:00 Nancy Drew (M) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (PG)

4:30 Hidden Potential 5:00 Flipping Across America (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Maine Cabin Masters (PG) 8:30 Living Alaska 9:30 Building Off The Grid 10:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt

5:25 Mystic (PG) 6:05 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch!

(PG) 7:00 Here Comes The Grump (PG) 8:25 Good Game Spawn Point 8:50 Log Horizon (PG) 9:20 Dragon Ball Super (PG)

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:45 The Virus 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business

6:05 Octonauts 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Love Birds” (PG) (’11) Stars: Rhys Darby 10:10 Movie: “Ghost Stories” (M l) (’17) Stars: Samuel Bottomley

6:30 The Cook And The Chef 7:00 Rick Stein’s Food Heroes 7:30 Return To River Cottage (PG) 8:30 Rick Stein’s German Bite 9:35 Royal Recipes 10:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 11:00 Gourmet Farmer 11:30 Ready Steady Cook UK

5:15 The Joy Of Painting With Bob Ross 5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M l) 9:20 How To Make It On OnlyFans (M)

4:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:30 The Nanny (PG) 6:00 Movie: “The Emoji Movie” (PG) (’17) Stars: TJ Miller 7:40 Movie: “Dolittle” (PG) (’20) Stars: Robert Downey Jr. 9:30 Movie: “Horrible Bosses” (MA15+) (’11)

3:20 Movie: “State Secret” (G) (’50) Stars: Glynis Johns 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:35 Movie: “The Da Vinci Code” (M) (’06) Stars: Tom Hanks 11:30 The Equalizer (M)

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Midsomer Murders (PG) 2:00 Grantchester (M v) 2:45 Outback Ringer (PG) 3:15 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 4:00 Poh’s Kitchen 4:30 Landline 5:00 Basketball: WNBL: Finals: Melbourne Boomers v Canberra Capitals *Live* 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Paradise (M v) 8:30 Unforgotten (M l) 9:20 Troppo (M l)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Rosehill/ Flemington *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Sydney Harbour Bridge 90th Birthday *Live* 8:00 Movie: “Indiana Jones And The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull” (M v) (’08) Stars: Harrison Ford 10:30 Movie: “The Long Kiss Goodnight” (M l,v) (’96) Stars: Geena Davis

6:00 Easy Eats 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Saturday 12:00 Destination WA 12:30 Drive TV 1:00 My Way 1:30 Delish 2:00 Aqua Rugby: Highlights 3:30 David Attenborough’s Green Planet 4:30 The Garden Gurus 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Space Invaders (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Shawshank Redemption” (M l,s,v) (’94) Stars: Morgan Freeman

7:00 Escape Fishing 7:30 What’s Up Down Under 8:00 Left Off The Map 8:30 Pooches At Play 9:00 Freshly Picked 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 4X4 Adventures 1:00 All 4 Adventure 2:00 TBA 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 18: Sydney FC v Western United *Live* 10:00 Ambulance Australia (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 The Rising 3:00 Cook Up With Adam Liaw 3:10 March Of The Penguins (Part 1) (PG) (In French) 4:40 World War Speed (PG) 5:40 Secret Nazi Bases (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 Exploring Northern Ireland (PG) 9:30 World’s Greatest Bridges (PG) 10:20 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 11:10 Movie: “Midnight In Paris” (PG) (’11) Stars: Owen Wilson

3:00 Special: Harry And Meghan: The First Tour 4:00 Special: Charles: 50 Years A Prince 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing *Live* 6:00 Border Security International (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

3:00 AFL Women’s: Finals: Week 1: Teams TBA *Live* 5:00 AFL: Round 1: GWS v Sydney *Live* 8:00 AFL: Round 1: Brisbane v Port Adelaide *Live* 11:30 Hardcore Pawn (PG) 12:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 12:30 Blokesworld (PG)

5:15 Movie: “The Ant Bully” (G) (’06) Stars: Bruce Campbell 7:00 Movie: “Ice Age: The Meltdown” (PG) (’06) Stars: Ray Romano 8:50 Movie: “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story” (M l,s) (’04) Stars: Ben Stiller

5:50 Vice World Of Sports 6:20 The South Sydney Story (PG) 6:50 NITV News Update 7:00 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen (PG) 7:30 Betty Davis - They Say I’m Different (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Rogue” (M) (’07) Stars: Michael Vartan

2:30 Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures 3:30 Hotels

By Design (PG) 4:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 4:30 I Fish Summer Series (PG) 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 NCIS (M d)

11:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 12:00 Australian Survivor (PG) 3:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) 12:10 Home Shopping 1:40 Mom (M) 2:35 Naked Beach (M) 3:30 Nancy Drew (M)

4:30 Open Homes Australia 5:30 Maine Cabin Masters 6:30 Building Off The Grid 7:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 House Hunters Renovation

5:25 Mystic (PG) 6:05 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding Free 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

4:00 ABC News 4:30 ABC News Regional 5:00 ABC News 5:30 Australian Story 6:00 ABC News: SA Votes 6:30 SA Votes: Election Night *Live* 9:00 SA Votes: Election Results *Live* 11:00 ABC Late News Weekend

6:05 Octonauts 6:30 Zog And The Flying Doctors 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (M l) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (M) 9:15 Sammy J (PG) 9:20 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M) 10:05 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG)

7:30 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food 8:30 Secrets Of The Factories 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Cook Like A Chef 12:30 Beyond River Cottage 1:30 Hairy Biker’s Mississippi Adventure

4:50 PBS Newshour 5:50 Insight 6:50 Extreme Food Phobics (PG) 7:40 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:35 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government (MA15+) 9:25 Black Market (MA15+) 10:20 The X-Files (MA15+)

4:35 The Road Trick (PG) 5:35 Transformers: Cyberverse (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Scooby-Doo” (PG) (’02) Stars: Freddie Prinze Jr 7:30 Movie: “Assassin’s Creed” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: Michael Fassbender 9:40 Movie: “Birds Of Prey” (MA15+) (’20)

5:00 Rugby Union: Super W: NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels *Live* 7:00 Customs (PG) 7:30 Rugby Union: Super Rugby Pacific: NSW Waratahs v Melbourne Rebels *Live* 10:00 Movie: “Vantage Point” (M) (’08) Stars: Dennis Quaid

9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Australia Remastered 3:25 Short Cuts To Glory: Matt Okine vs Food 3:55 Back In Time For Dinner 4:55 Art Works 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Compass (PG) 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Grand Designs New Zealand (PG) 8:30 Troppo (M) 9:30 Killing Eve (M v) 10:15 Harrow (M v)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Cycling: Santos Festival Of Cycling: Highlights 2:00 Movie: “Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment” (PG) (’85) Stars: Steve Guttenberg 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Dancing With The Stars (PG) 8:45 Crime Investigation Australia (MA15+)

6:00 Easy Eats 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 12:00 NRL: Women’s Premiership: Eels v Roosters *Live* 1:50 NRL: Women’s Premiership: Knights v Dragons *Live* 3:30 NRL: Knights v Tigers *Live* 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 Married At First Sight (M) 8:40 60 Minutes (PG) 9:40 NINE News Late 10:10 Australian Crime Stories (M v) 11:15 The First 48 (M) 12:05 Shallow Grave (M)

6:00 Religious Programs 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 8:30 What’s Up Down Under 9:00 Left Off The Map 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 Australian Survivor (PG) 1:30 Would I Lie To You? Australia (M) 2:40 My Market Kitchen 3:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient 2:30 Australia By Design 3:30 Waltzing Jimeoin (PG) 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) 9:00 FBI (M v)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 Motor Sports: Australian Superbikes: Round 2 *Live* From Queensland Raceway 4:00 Cycling: ParisNice 2022 Highlights 5:00 Small Business Secrets (PG) 5:30 Two Sands (PG) 5:40 Secret Nazi Bases (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Baiae - The Atlantis Of Rome (PG) (In English/ Italian) 8:30 A Spy In The FBI (M) 10:10 The Real Hunt For Red October (PG) 11:00 Michael Mosley - Into The Mind (PG) 1:55 Food Fighter (M l)

2:30 Great Australian Doorstep (PG) 3:00 Escape To The Country 6:00 Dog Patrol (PG) 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Railroad Australia (PG) 9:30 Hornby: A Model Empire (PG) 10:30 Great Scenic Railway Journeys

4:30 Barter Kings (PG) 5:00 Pawn Stars UK (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Movie: “The Time Machine” (M) (’02) Stars: Guy Pearce 8:30 Movie: “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Colin Firth

3:30 TBA 5:00 TBA 6:00 TBA 7:00 Movie: “Shanghai Noon” (PG) (’00) Stars: Jackie Chan 9:15 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (M l) 11:15 Hell’s Kitchen USA (M l) 2:15 Movie: “Boar” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Nathan Jones 4:15 Fresh TV

4:30 Softball: SA Premier League 6:00 Going Native (PG) 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Natural Born Rebels (PG) 7:40 Ice Cowboys (PG) 8:40 The Ripple Effect (M) 9:35 Hawaiian: The Legend Of Eddie Aikau (PG)

3:00 What’s Up Down Under 3:30 Football: ALeague Women: Prelim Final: Melbourne City v Melbourne Victory *Live* 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 9:25 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 12:10 Movie: “Mad Max” (M) (’79) Stars: Mel Gibson

3:00 Basketball: National League: Round 16: Brisbane Bullets v Cairns Taipans *Live* 5:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Movie: “Safe Haven” (M s,v) (’13)

4:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 Flip Or Flop 9:30 Five Day Flip (PG) 10:30 Fixer Upper (PG) 11:30 House Hunters USA

5:25 Mystic (PG) 6:05 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:30 Top Jobs For Dogs (PG) 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News With Auslan 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Foreign Correspondent 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 The Virus 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Australian Story 10:00 ABC Late News

6:05 Octonauts 6:25 Shaun The Sheep 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 Compass (PG) 8:00 You Can’t Ask That (M l) 8:30 Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America (M) 9:35 Freddie Mercury: The Final Act (M l) 11:05 Tate Britain’s Great Art Walks (PG)

7:30 Classic Mary Berry 8:00 Australia’s Food Bowl 8:30 Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escapes 9:40 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Eating Inn 12:30 Minjiba Entertains 1:00 The Cook And The Chef 1:30 Scandimania

5:10 The Unknown (PG) 6:00 Speed With Guy Martin (PG) 6:55 Lost Gold Of World War II (PG) 7:40 Ice Cowboys (PG) 8:30 The Story Of Late Night (M) 9:20 Cola Wars (PG) 10:50 School Of Seduction (M l,s) (In Russian)

5:00 Movie: “Rocky III” (PG) (’82) Stars: Sylvester Stallone 7:00 Movie: “Rocky IV” (PG) (’85) Stars: Sylvester Stallone 9:00 Movie: “Rocky V” (M v) (’90) Stars: Sylvester Stallone 11:00 Movie: “Rocky Balboa” (M v) (’06) Stars: Sylvester Stallone

5:00 Movie: “The 7th Dawn” (PG) (’64) Stars: William Holden 7:30 David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet (PG) 8:40 Movie: “The Bourne Ultimatum” (M v) (’07) Stars: Albert Finney 10:50 House (M) 11:50 The Equalizer (M d,v)

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

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5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 A Touch Of Frost (M v) 10:50 Cold Case (M v) 12:50 Crazy On A Plane (PG)

12:00 Movie: “The Good Nanny” (M v) (’17) Stars: Briana Evigan 2:00 What The Killer Did Next: Peter Fasoli (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 SAS Australia (M l) 8:30 The Amazing Race (PG) 10:30 The Latest Seven News

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Suicide Squad” (M h,l,v) (’16) Stars: Margot Robbie

6:00 ABC Evening 6:30 Dounia (PG) 7:00 News 7:00 ABC Horrible Histories (PG) National News 8:00 7:35 Spirit Riding Free 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles News 9:30 7.30

12:00 ABC News 1:10 Unforgotten (M l,v) 2:00 Press (M s) 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Escape From The City 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 8:30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong (M l) 9:30 The Poles Revealed 10:35 ABC Late News

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding Free 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

8:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:20 Grand Designs (PG) 10:10 The Greek Islands With Julia Bradbury (PG) 10:30 Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M)

6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy: Peter-Assment (M s,v) 8:00 American Dad (M s,v) 8:30 Movie: “Valentine’s Day” (M s) (’10) Stars: Julia Roberts

12:00 Movie: “I’ll Be Watching” (M) (’18) Stars: Janel Parrish 2:00 Autopsy USA (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Special: Warnie (PG) 8:30 America’s Got Talent Extreme (PG) 10:30 The Latest Seven News 11:00 The Front Bar (M)

6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 7:30 Rick Stein’s Food Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 Heroes 8:00 Rick NITV News Update Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Food Fight Club 9:30 Royal Taskmaster (M) Recipes 10:30 The Cook Up

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Married At First Sight (M) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) 9:00 The Hundred With Andy Lee (PG)

8:30 Adam Hills: The 6:00 ABC Evening Last Leg (M) 9:15 News 7:00 ABC Whose Line Is It AnyNational News 8:00 China Tonight 8:30 ABC News way? (PG) 9:35 Gavin And Stacey (M) 10:05 Schitt’s Tonight 8:45 The Business Creek (M l) 9:00 ABC Nightly News

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Press (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Escape From The City 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 9:00 Starstruck (M l) 9:25 QI (PG)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Australian Survivor (PG) 8:45 Would I Lie To You? Australia (M) 9:55 FBI: Most Wanted (M)

5:00 JAG (PG) 6:00 6:40 NITV News 6:00 Futurama (PG) Bondi Rescue (PG) Update 6:50 Arctic 6:30 The Simpsons 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 Secrets (PG) 7:40 (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M) Through The Wormhole (PG) Football: Isuzu Ute A-League 8:30 First Dates Australia (M s) 8:30 Karla Grant Presents (M l) Highlights 11:20 Formula 1 Bahrain Grand Prix Highlights 9:30 Colony (MA15+) 10:50 Family Guy (MA15+)

12:00 Movie: “Dark Desire” (M s,v) (’12) Stars: Kelly Lynch 2:00 The Real Manhunter (M d,v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 SAS Australia (M) 8:40 The Rookie (PG) 10:40 The Latest Seven News 11:10 Movie: “The Dead Pool” (M) (’07)

6:00 American Pickers 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 7:30 Highway Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M) Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Truckers (M) 10:30 Aussie 10:40 Cold Case (M) 12:45 Lobster Men (PG) Crazy On A Plane (PG)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Married At First Sight (M) 1:45 Explore 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) 9:00 La Brea (M) 10:00 NINE News Late 10:30 100% Footy

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 2:00 Press (M l,v) 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Escape From The City (PG) 4:55 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Foreign Correspondent (M) 8:30 Q+A (M)

12:00 Movie: “Pay It Forward” (M v) (’00) Stars: Kevin Spacey 2:30 Dog Patrol (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets” (PG) (’02) Stars: Emma Watson 10:45 The Latest Seven News 11:15 TBA

6:00 American Dad 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 The (PG) 7:00 AFL: Round Simpsons (PG) 7:30 2: Western Bulldogs v Movie: “Magic Mike XXL” Carlton *Live* 11:00 Movie: (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Adam “21” (M v) (’08) Stars: Kevin Spacey 1:30 Absentia (MA15+) Rodriguez

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding Free 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30

5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Agatha Raisin (PG) 8:30 Poirot (PG) 10:40 Law & Order (M) 11:35 Antiques Roadshow

3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 The Royal House Of Windsor (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Zelenskky - The Man Who Took On Putin (M) 8:00 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight (PG) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed

6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 House Hunters Neighbours (PG) 7:00 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull USA 7:30 Country Friends (PG) 8:00 The (M v) 11:20 NCIS: Los House Hunters Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Angeles (M v) 12:15 Home Australia 8:30 Your Home Shopping 2:15 Movie: “The Last Mom (M d,s) 12:00 Home Made Perfect 9:50 Beach Stand” (MA15+) (’13) Shopping 1:30 The Late Show Around The World

8:00 A Girls Guide To Hunting Fishing And Wild Cooking 8:30 Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Good 9:00 Heston’s In Search Of Perfection

7:00 Young Sheldon 6:15 Alone (PG) 7:05 (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 8:00 Territory Cops NITV News Update (PG) 8:35 Movie: “Inception” 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Stacey (M v) (’10) Stars: Cillian Dooley: Stopping Stalkers (M) Murphy 11:35 Young Sheldon

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Ambulance Australia (PG) 8:30 Gogglebox Australia (PG) 9:30 TBA 10:30 This Is Us (PG)

5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M s,v) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v)

1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Dateline 2:30 Insight (PG) 3:40 Cook Up With Adam Liaw 4:10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Michael Mosley’s Health Intervention (M) 8:30 Life On The Outside (M) 9:35 The Responder (M)

6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 7:00 House Hunters Neighbours (PG) 7:00 USA 7:30 Masters Of Friends (PG) 8:00 The Flip 8:30 Home Town Big Bang Theory (M s) 10:10 9:30 House Hunters Renovation 10:30 Caribbean Life Mom (M d,s) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 The Late Show 11:30 House Hunters

7:00 Young Sheldon 5:30 Murder, She 6:15 Forged In Fire 8:00 Field Trip With (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) (PG) 7:05 Jeopardy!

Curtis Stone 8:30 Wrote (PG) 6:30 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) 7:30 NITV News James Martin’s Antiques Roadshow Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Pulp Fiction” 7:30 As Time Goes By (PG) American Adventure 9:30 Royal Recipes 10:30 The Cook Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 (MA15+) (’94) Stars: John 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) Celebrity Letters And Numbers Travolta 11:35 Young Sheldon 10:50 House (M) Up With Adam Liaw

12:00 Married At First Sight (M) 1:30 Driving Test (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Dragons v Sharks *Live* 9:55 NRL: Knock Off (M) 10:45 NINE News Late 11:15 New Amsterdam (M) 12:05 The Horn (M)

5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 7:30 Father Brown (M s,v) 8:30 Inspector George Gently (M s,v) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction (PG)

7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Conspiracy Theory” (M v) (’97) Stars: Mel Gibson 11:15 Young Sheldon

7:30 The Point 8:00 Wellington Paranormal (M) 8:30 Over The Black Dot 9:00 Deadly Funny (M) 10:00 Ethnic Business Awards (PG) 12:00 Volumz

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Married At First Sight (M) 1:30 My Way (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Married At First Sight (M) 9:00 Under Investigation (PG) 10:00 NINE News Late

8:30 Tate Britain’s Great Art Walks (PG) 9:15 Fake Or Fortune?

(PG) 10:20 Keeping Australia Safe (PG) 11:20 Louis Theroux’s Forbidden America

7:00 House Hunters 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 USA 8:30 No Demo Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Reno 9:30 Two Steps Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Home (PG) 10:30 Texas Flip N Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Mom (M) Move 11:30 House Hunters 12:00 Home Shopping International

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Dog House Australia (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M) 9:30 NCIS: Los Angeles (M)

6:00 Bondi Rescue 6:40 Arctic Secrets 6:00 American Dad 6:00 American Pickers 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) (PG) 7:30 Country (PG) 6:30 The (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Country 6:30 Bargain 8:30 NCIS: Los Music (PG) 8:30 Yokayi Simpsons (PG) 7:30 (PG) 8:30 Storage Hunt 7:30 The Coroner Angeles (M v) 10:20 Football: Footy 9:25 The Ripple Effect Family Guy (M s) 8:00 Wars (PG) 9:30 Desert (PG) 8:30 Ms Fisher Modern (M) 10:20 NITV News Update Socceroos: Road To Qatar Collectors (PG) 10:30 Extreme American Dad (M s,v) 8:30 Murder Mysteries (M v) 9:30 Movie: “Dirty Harry” (M l,v) (’71) 10:30 Sisters In League (PG) 10:50 FBI: Most Wanted (M v) Frankie Drake Mysteries (PG) Unboxing (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding Free 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

3:10 Hidden Algeria: The Sahara (PG) (In English/ French) 4:10 The Royal House Of Windsor: Fire, Feud And Fury (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Scotland - Escape To The Wilderness (PG) 8:30 Royal History’s Myths And Secrets (PG) 9:35 Great House Revival

the western weekender » Friday, March 18, 2022

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Death In Paradise (M) 2:10 The Teacher (M l,s) 3:00 ABC News 4:00 Escape From The City (PG) 5:00 Kurt Fearnley’s One Plus One (PG) 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Australian Story 8:30 Four Corners 9:20 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 China Tonight 10:05 ABC News Video Lab

2:15 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Left Off The Map 4:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Football: FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers: Socceroos v Japan *Live* From Stadium Australia 10:30 Law & Order: SVU (M)

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Felicity and Josh on the road Felicity Urquhart and Josh Cunningham (pictured), are taking the much-acclaimed album ‘The Song Club’ on the road for their ‘Wanna Go There’ tour.

Stops include Katoomba, Bathurst and Newtown.

For full tour dates, visit www.felicityurquhart.com or www.joshcunningham.com.

Famous shop to close Sad news out of Nashville with the Ernest Tubb Record

Shop to close its doors, having first opened in 1951.

The shop has a storied history in music city, and its closure will certainly be felt far and wide.

CMT Music Awards Kelsea Ballerini and Anthony Mackie will host this year’s CMT Music Awards out of Nashville on April 11.

Award nominations were announced earlier this week.

The event will air on CMT in Australia (via Foxtel).

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

TAURUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Expect a rollercoaster ride! Impulsive Mars (in your sign) is at odds with unpredictable Uranus (your ruling planet).

So – if you are too hasty – you could be headed for an argument or an accident.

Taking risks is fine … just make sure they are calculated ones. Astute Aquarians will be restless rather than reckless, and inventive rather than irritable. Your motto is from avant-garde Aquarian artist Yoko Ono, “You can be very wild and still be very wise.”

With three planets visiting your sign, you’re the quintessential Piscean at the moment – creative, compassionate, imaginative and inspirational. But you’re also more inclined to be passive, procrastinating and impractical! Make the most of active Jupiter jumping through Pisces as you tackle challenges with plenty of passion and turn abstract ideas into productive projects. Be a fearless Fish, as you swim into uncharted waters and embrace adventure.

This week the fiery Sun’s in feisty Aries and impulsive Mars (your power planet) squares unpredictable Uranus.

So you’ll feel like a firecracker ready to go off! But reckless behaviour could land you in a heap of hot water so tread carefully. You’re keen to get things moving but don’t be in such a rush that you start an argument or cause an accident. Slow and steady wins the Ram race. Do your best to be courageous and independent, rather than bossy and impatient.

Are you being too subjective and shortsighted about a current issue? It’s the Equinox on Monday when day and night are of equal length. So take a step back, adjust your focus, and strive to view the situation from a much broader and wiser perspective. Balance is the key. With capable Saturn still visiting your career zone, it’s time to get serious about your professional ambitions. Roll up your sleeves and get to work, as you power through projects and tie up loose ends.

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With no less than five planets stimulating your hopes, wishes and aspirations zones, your motto is from this week’s birthday great, feminist writer Gloria Steinem, “Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning.” But – with hot-headed Mars squaring impetuous Uranus – there’s a tendency to jump in and say things you don’t really mean. So think carefully before you open your mouth!

Sensitive Crabs are capricious creatures, constantly buffeted by the many phases of the ever-changing Moon. This week we celebrate the Equinox (when day and night are of equal length) which will help to stabilise your temperamental moods and balance your brooding nature. Attached Cancer – remember there’s a fine line between ardent affection and clingy obsession. Singles – you could find yourself drawn to someone with a powerful personality.

If you’re trying to get an ambitious project off the ground, make sure you cover all bases – from family and friends to colleagues and international connections.

It’s also a suitable time to plan a holiday, as the Sun and Mercury move into your travel zone. Make your goals and aspirations as creative and innovative as possible. Be inspired by this week’s birthday great Gloria Steinem, “Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities.”

Some routine-obsessed Virgos can get stuck in a daily rut. This week it’s time to ricochet out of your usual routine and do something completely different. Variety is the spice of life, as you experiment with exciting new activities – and welcome sudden detours and disruptions.

But the more you try to control others, the more they are likely to resist. So, if you want to avoid ongoing problems and power struggles, then learn to diplomatically let go and move on.

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SCORPIO

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CAPRICORN

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

A child, teenager or close friend could unsettle you by making a surprise move.

So be prepared with a few fast moves (and choice words) of your own! Is your love life stuck on autopilot? Mars and Uranus push you to blast away the cobwebs and look at things from a fresh angle. Attached Librans – get talking (really talking) with your partner. Singles – look for someone who’s not your usual type.

Perhaps a fun-loving Leo or a gregarious Gemini?

Do your best to be extra sensitive to the needs of others this week. Mars and Uranus stir up relationship insecurities on Tuesday and Wednesday, and you may have to handle a loved one with kid gloves! Keep your Scorpio cool, as you participate in some difficult conversations and then deftly steer the subject matter onto safer ground. Short trips, education, creative projects, social media and local community connections are favoured on Saturday.

You’re fired up about making something big happen ASAP. But the planets caution you about taking shortcuts and relying on others. Don’t expect influential people to drop everything and hand you your dream. There is no substitute for hard work and thorough preparation. It’s also Equinox week so stop rushing around and overdoing things! Smart Sagittarians will calm down and recalibrate to a slower, steadier and much more sustainable pace.

With Venus, Mars and Saturn (your power planet) transiting through your $$$ zone, financial matters are about to improve. Monday and Saturday are particularly auspicious days to brainstorm creative, proactive ways to save money and boost cash flow. This week’s fiery planetary aspects will also help you communicate your innovative ideas with extra passion and pizazz, as you link up with like-minded friends and supportive family members.

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Chronic pain can be described as persistent pain lasting longer than three months, which is the average tissue healing time, and can include muscle or nerve pain.

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Massage and alternative therapies have become more popular, and are often sought out to help. While massage, and other therapies, aren’t purporting to cure longterm pain, injury and illness, it has been shown time and time again how much they can help in coping with the day to day difficulties chronic pain can cause.

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ost Superannuation funds have a high exposure to both Australian and international shares. So, when we have a stock market crash, which is inevitable, it is in our Superannuation that we feel the impact.

For those that are five or more years away from retirement, counter-intuitively a stock market crash can be a good thing.

I know this seems absurd, that seeing the value of your Superannuation falling is in fact a good thing, but it can be, hear me out.

The reason that the value of your Superannuation has fallen is that the value of the underlying shares has decreased.

If we are more than five years away from retirement, we have no intention of selling our shares, therefore the current value of those shares is mostly irrelevant to us. In the same way that if the property market drops (like it did last year), and the value of our house falls, it only impacts us if we intend to sell.

Furthermore, the nature of Superannuation is that we are constantly adding to our investment through our mandated contributions.

Our regular contributions are buying more shares. When the stock market

crashes, we get the opportunity to buy cheap shares. Effectively our Super contribution buys about 10-15 per cent more of the same shares it did last month.

The analogy I used during the GFC related to a farmer buying cows. If the farmer goes to the market to buy some cows and they are 10 per cent cheaper than they

were last week, does he think to himself about how his herd at home isn’t worth as much as it was last week? Does he think about selling his cows? Of course not, he thinks, you beauty, cheap cows!

For those in accumulation phase it makes sense to think like the farmer. The stock market crash has devalued an asset that you not only have no intent on selling, you in fact plan on buying more. This is a good thing.

For those approaching retirement, or if you are in income phase, a stock market crash has a greater impact.

When the stock market crashes we want to limit the number of shares we need to sell.

The key to this is having sufficient liquid assets to fund the income required that limits the need to sell down growth assets.

There are a number of different strategies that can be employed to reduce the need to sell down assets, especially if potentially it is the wrong time.

It is something to definitely speak to a Financial planner about to minimise timing risk in retirement and limit the impact of the stock market crashes that will definitely arise from time to time.

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Mosquitoes and Heartworm Mosquitoes thrive and reproduce in wet areas. This includes puddles, rivers and dams. The risk of Heartworm disease will also increase with the mosquito problem. Mosquitoes carry heartworm and can transfer them to your pet when they feed. Be sure your pets are on a yearly heartworm injection or monthly heartworm preventative.

Snakes The grass is growing, and we haven’t been able to mow in weeks, but as soon as the sun comes out and the weather warms up this will be prime snake location. Snakes love to hide in long grass and after this cool weather will be out and about looking for a feed! Keep your pets inside or away from long grassed areas until you have the chance to mow.

Leptospirosis

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Hot Spots Pyotraumatic Dermatitis gets its name from lesions that are warm to the touch.

This acute, rapidly-developing, surface bacterial skin infection occurs as a result of self-inflicted trauma. Hot spots are common in hot, humid weather after increased rainfall. Fleas are also a common stimulus but hot, wet weather, long thick coats, allergies, and anything that causes scratching can result in hot spots.

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he Humble Bundle is primarily known for its gaming content and charity support. They partner with different gaming and distribution companies to bundle current and older games into a bundle and then leave you to decide the price you pay. To date, they have raised $2 million for charities, including Make a Wish, One Tree Planted, Worldreader, Girls Who Code and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

After starting in 2010, thousands of games, software and eBook bundles have been offered. They are provided for a twoweek period where you select how much you wish to pay and how much goes to charity. As long as you pay over the average donated amount, you will get access to all of the products in the bundle. Offer less the number of products included reduces. The average price for bundles varies between $15 and $25 and includes between 10 and 20 games, books or software. A new bundle goes up every few weeks, so you will need to keep going back.

As I’m writing this, they have 21 ‘Sid Meir’ games for as little as $21; this includes the Civilization III to VI packs Railroads, Starships, and Colonization. I’m currently reliving my early 20s and replaying some

of the earlier ‘Sid Meir’ games in the bundle.

They also have a nine-item Virtual Reality headset bundle available as well.

Previous bundles have included Jackbox party game bundles and Myst Bundles.

If you haven’t discovered Jackbox games, they are fantastic for parties and family gatherings – lots of fun.

For the most part, these games are delivered as Steam keys. Steam is the world’s largest video game distribution platform.

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Celebrating our state’s seniors

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres with 2021 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Award recipients.

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enrith MP Stuart Ayres is encouraging locals in Penrith to nominate a senior for a 2022 NSW Seniors Festival Local Achievement Award.

Nominations are now open for the awards program which celebrates the

work and achievements of seniors in the community.

“Seniors are invaluable to Penrith as volunteers, carers and role models – even more so during such a challenging year,” Mr Ayres said.

“If you know a senior who helps make our community diverse, inspiring and active, then I encourage you to nominate them for acknowledgement of their contribution.”

Winners of the Local Achievement Awards will be announced during the

NSW Seniors Festival which runs from March 23 to April 3. The awards program are part of an exciting schedule of events across the state.

It is the largest festival for seniors in the Southern Hemisphere and enables older people to engage with each other, their community, services and supports.

Minister for Seniors, Mark Coure, said the festival and the awards highlight the vital role seniors play in the community.

“This annual festival is about celebrating the positive impact of older people in our families and society,” Mr Coure said.

“These initiatives also provide an important opportunity for seniors to participate in their communities in meaningful and engaging ways.”

It is one of many initiatives the NSW Government promotes to support the state’s seniors in living happy, healthy and active lives.

“We will continue to challenge ageism and empower seniors to overcome social stigmas by highlighting their continued efforts in helping communities thrive.”

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And if your motoring needs require a large SUV, then the Drive team recommends buying the popular seven-seat family SUV, Toyota Kluger.

Corolla SX and Kluger won their respective categories in the 2022 Drive Car of the Year Awards. It is the first time Drive has awarded a “best first car” title.

Drive Comparisons Editor, Glenn Butler, spelled out the reasons why the Corolla SX – available as a hatch or sedan with petrol or hybrid powertrains – is the ideal choice for those embarking on new-vehicle ownership.

“The Toyota Corolla SX’s strong safety portfolio and its combination of low running costs, excellent resale value and affordable insurance premium makes it the best choice for first car buyers,” he said.

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the new-generation Kluger – launched in Australia mid-last year – won its category for being affordable to own and enjoyable to drive.

“In typical Toyota fashion, the newgeneration Kluger takes an already good car and makes it even better,” he said.

“Inside the Kluger’s versatile cabin, there’s space and comfort for the family combined with Toyota’s usual high standards of quality and durability.”

Toyota Vice President Sales, Marketing and Franchise Operations, Sean Hanley, said Corolla is the world’s and Australia’s best-selling passenger car.

“A large number of first-car buyers, often supported by their parents, are choosing Corolla SX for its high levels of driving enjoyment, advanced technology, safety, refinement and comfort,” he said.

“At the same time, thousands of growing families are putting Kluger first on their new-vehicle shopping lists due to its sculpted design, broad range of safety features, enhanced driving dynamics and – for the first time in Australia – a hybrid powertrain.”

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Jordan Springs resident Arlene Blencowe is preparing for the fight of her life.

t’s the rematch she’s been eyeing off for the past 18 months, and now Jordan Springs MMA fighter Arlene Blencowe is preparing to put it all on the line – perhaps for the final time – against one of the giants of the sport.

The local mum of two is hoping she can pull out the “best performance” of her career this April when she takes on one of the top female fighters of all-time, Brazil’s Cris Cyborg, for the Bellator Featherweight title in beautiful Honolulu, Hawaii.

Title fights don’t come around often and, after losing her previous bout against Cybrog in October 2020, Blencowe admits this is very likely her last opportunity to top the highly decorated 36-year-old.

“I’m a realist too and I’ll be 39 by then, so this will probably be the last big fight of my career,” she told the Weekender.

“Obviously once I win the title [next month] then I’ll have other big fights, but Cyborg is the pinnacle, she always has been.

“For me, I’m just looking at this is it.

I’m not saying I’ll retire after this or anything, but I’m putting all my eggs into one basket with this fight.”

Since losing to Cyborg via secondround submission at Bellator 249, Blencowe hit back in a big way winning her following two fights against Dayana Silva and Pam Sorenson.

Blencowe, who arrived in Albuquerque, New Mexico, this week to begin a five-week training camp, admits she’s grown a lot as a person and as a fighter since her previous defeat to Cyborg.

The 38-year-old said while she doesn’t know what the future holds, her legacy is on the line with this fight.

“I’m not even looking past this fight with where my career is going to go or anything like that – it’s all for this fight.

13 years of martial arts, sacrifice and all the hours of training – it’s for this,” Blencowe said.

“For me, this is my legacy right here.

This is my last chance to really cement my legacy and I’ve just got to give it absolutely everything.”

With Cyborg an incredible 25-2 across her professional career and undefeated since 2018, Blencowe will go into Bellator 279 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Centre as an outsider.

“I know I’m going into this fight as an underdog, but I’ve just got to be a mongrel out there and show them what I’ve got,” she said.

“I know I’m capable of it but, to bring that belt home, I need to put in the best performance of my whole life.”

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ne of the giants of softball, the legendary Barry Blanchard, was farewelled last week after passing away aged 86.

A Life Member of Penrith Softball Club, Penrith City Softball Association (PCSA) and Softball NSW, Blanchard was inducted into the Softball Australia Hall of Fame in 2013 and had a significant history with the sport on a local, state and national level.

Blanchard’s first national appointment came in 1995/96 with the Open Men’s National Team, before taking on the role of Assistant Coach for the Australian Open Women’s Team in 1997 – a position he held through to the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

After a stint as Head Coach of the Italian National Team at the 2004 Athens Games, Blanchard returned to the Australian program as a video analyst and selector for the Open Men’s program during the 2009 and 2013 World Championships.

Early last year, Blanchard arrived at the Aussie Spirit training camp in Sydney to watch the team prepare for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, with the visit leaving a lasting impact on the players and coaches.

Current Aussie Spirit and PCSA catcher Taylah Tsitsikronis reflected on Blanchard’s impact.

“It’s difficult to find the right words to describe Baz. He was an incredible man.

The crazy ideas and drills he came up with show how invested he was in making everyone better athletes,” she said.

“Barry meant so much to so many people, and I wouldn’t be half the player I am today without him.”

Former National team coach Charlie Whetu also recalled walking around Blacktown International Sportspark with Blanchard, when softballers of all ages would approach to say ‘hello’ and always be greeted with his warmth.

While Blanchard was an icon on the national scene, he was also a huge influence locally receiving Life Membership of PCSA back in 2010.

“Barry was an absolute giant of the game.

A lovely man who mentored everyone from club players and coaches as well as elite Olympians,” PCSA said in a statement.

“Barry was much-loved and revered by all that knew him. Thank you for all that you have done for us.”

Blanchard was farewelled in a beautiful service last Friday.

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ocal sparkie Luke Thomas has gone from playing friendly games of poker with his mates on weekends to conquering a field of more than 1500 to win the Australian Poker League Poker Tour (APLPT) Sydney II Main Event.

The 34-year-old Jamisontown resident cashed out with a whopping $27,425 in prize money to his name after competing in the prestigious event, held at Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club, last week.

Speaking with the Weekender, Thomas said it was a long and draining weekend but one that was certainly worth it in the end.

“This was the biggest tournament I’ve won with this many entries,” Thomas said.

“It was a two-day event – the first day lasted seven hours and the second day started at 11am and didn’t finish until 4am the next morning.

“I’m not sure how I stayed alive, but plenty of coffee and pure adrenaline kept me going.”

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30-grand haul, began playing poker with the boys on Friday and Saturday nights before taking it more seriously around five years ago.

He said having luck on your side is only a small element to success at the table.

“It’s always a surprise when you go well but you put the time in, you put the effort in and hopefully the result goes your way,” Thomas said.

“There’s a lot of study involved, study charts, which I do a little bit of. I’d like to do more now that I have a bit of a win under my belt. I got the bug a bit more and I plan to put some more study in before my next tournament.”

Thomas’ monster victory sees him qualify for the Poker League’s biggest tournament of the year – the APL Million Dollar Main Event – which will be held on the Gold Coast this August.

Thomas said he’s going to put plenty of practice and study in before showing his hand on the famous glitter strip later this year.

“First prize is a guaranteed $250,000 in prize money, so the best of the best from around Australia are set to take part,” he said.

“I don’t get too nervous out there as I’ve played in a fair few of these tournaments now. After a long day your nerves sort of go away in the first couple of hours and then you just relax and go from there.”

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“I think the rivalry is getting bigger and bigger. Both teams naturally brought into it and, like I said, the people of New South Wales, Sydney and Greater Western Sydney really feel that now as well,” Kelly said.

“Year on year it grows, and the games are always tight. It’s always a physical brand of footy, which I think is good for everyone to watch and to be a part of.

“I think it’s just going to keep going, there’s no doubt it’s the biggest it’s ever been and we as players love playing in it and love the atmosphere that it brings.”

A strong crowd is expected for tomorrow’s Round 1 clash, with footy starved fans set to storm through the gates in their droves.

No matter who wins between the Giants and Swans on Saturday, footy being back in New South Wales is the real winner.

“It’s amazing being back in New South Wales,” Kelly said.

“We love our fans here, it feels like forever since we’ve played in front of them. Hopefully they are looking forward to it as much as we are. We are expecting to have a big crowd, seeing a lot of Orange out there.”

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enrith Cricket Club has a very bright future ahead with not one, not two, not three, but an incredible six players selected to compete at the upcoming Cricket Australia U19 National Championships.

Cricket NSW recently selected its five National Championships teams for next month’s carnivals in Mackay and Adelaide, with four females and two males from Penrith Cricket Club getting the call up.

First grade star and recent Basil Sellers Scholarship recipient Callee Black was selected in the U19 ACT/Country NSW Female Squad, while fellow Penrith first graders Ahilya Chandel, Ananaya Sharma and Elsa Hunter were chosen in the U19 NSW Metropolitan Female Squad. The group will travel to Adelaide to compete in the Female U19 National Championships from April 7 to 14.

Meanwhile, Penrith bowling sensation Liam Doddrell and batsman Jordan Watson were named to represent the U19 NSW Metropolitan Male Squad. The pair, who recently played for Penrith in the U21

Jordan Watson and Liam Doddrell have been selected to represent their state.

Callee Black will represent NSW.

Poidevin-Gray Shield Grand Final, will fly up to Mackay to take part in the Male U19 National Championships, which also runs from April 7.

Initially postponed due to the pandemic, the Male U19 and Female U19 National Championships will be held to showcase the best young cricketers in the top age group of Australia’s Cricket Pathways system.

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“These past two years have presented many challenges and it is brilliant that we are now able to bring Australia’s most talented young players together to showcase their development in April.

“We thank the State and Territory Associations for their support and collaboration in making the Championships possible and look forward to working with them to ensure a safe and successful finish to the season.”

ers with the opportunity to represent their states and territories while testing their skills against fellow up-and-coming cricketers.

“The U19 National Championships are an integral part of the Australian Cricket Pathways system and we’re delighted our players will have the opportunity to represent their states and territories this season” said Cricket Australia’s Graham Manou.

Around The Grounds CRICKET: Despite the warm and sunny weather last Saturday, Penrith’s final game of the season was abandoned.

Penrith were due to play Parramatta in Round 17 of the Belvidere Cup, however their One-Day fixture was called off for the third straight weekend due to Old Kings Oval – Parramatta’s home ground – being “unfit” for play after a week’s worth of rain. It means Penrith will end their first season under coach Andrew Lamb in 17th place, with three wins, four draws and 10 losses to their name.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 4 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season took place last weekend with mixed results for Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams. In the SG Ball competition, Penrith went down to Illawarra 24-16 at BlueBet Stadium. In the Harold Matthews competition, the Panthers were too good for the Steelers 32-22.

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their season on a high, defeating Geelong 53-35 in Round 10 of the AFLW competition. A depleted Giants side produced a stunning second half to beat the Cats by 18 points in what’s been regarded as one the most memorable wins in the club’s short history. Missing midfield guns Rebecca Beeson, Alyce Parker and Chloe Dalton, GWS overran the Cats to seal the victory at GMHBA Stadium last Friday night. The Giants finished the 2022 AFLW season in ninth position, with four wins and six losses to their name.

FOOTBALL: Western Sydney have failed to win back-to-back matches in the A-League, with Macarthur FC claiming local bragging rights with a 3-1 win last Saturday at Campbelltown Stadium. The Wanderers were due to play Adelaide FC on Wednesday at Coopers Stadium before returning home to face the Reds again this Sunday night at CommBank.

GOLF: Sad news earlier this week, with Penrith Golf Club announcing the passing of long-standing member Rod Sutherland. A member since 1977, Sutherland was a stalwart of the club and represented Penrith in Junior, Major and Masters pennants. Sutherland was Club Champion on multiple occasions as well as Match Play Champion amongst many other achievements. Sutherland was Club Captain for four years and served on the committee for many more. RIP. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed the return of the club’s Future Wander Women Program, which is set to double in size from 30 to 60 athletes over 20 weeks at Wanderers Football Park. As well as extending the numbers for the program, the Wanderers, supported by the Wanderers Foundation, have expanded the age range for the program to U10sU16s (born 2006-2012). Last year 188 young female athletes attended the trials over two weeks. To register to trial for the free 20 week training program, visit wswanderersfc.com.au/news/futurewander-women-program-returns.

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For the first time since June 2021, footy is returning to Sydney with the old foes doing battle at a very familiar stomping ground.

Accor Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park will be the scene for this Saturday evening’s season opener between GWS and Sydney.

10 years ago, the very first game between the two clubs was played there and a decade on both teams will return to the famous pitch, not only chasing their first win of the season, but important bragging rights as well.

“It’s going to be huge,” Giants co-captain Josh Kelly said.

“New South Wales and Sydney, in general, is really looking forward to it, as are we. It’s an exciting way to start the year.”

GWS have the wood over the Swans in recent years, with the pair most recently going headto-head in last year’s Finals Series. The Giants prevailed by just one point in the Elimination Final, proving it’s anyone’s game when these two sides lock horns.

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