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ne-off payments to families, reducing petrol prices and slashing the cost of some medications are the cornerstone of a Federal Budget that aims to tackle cost-of-living pressures.

The Budget, handed down on Tuesday night, comes ahead of Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling the election in the coming days.

Pensioners will receive a $250 one-off payment to ease financial pressure, while a $420 tax offset for low and middle income earners was also announced. Wage subsidies for employers who take on apprentices were confirmed while a range of initiatives to increase take-up and completion rates in apprenticeships were announced.

“By backing Australian apprentices and trainees we’re getting more people ready for the jobs that will set them up for life,” Mr Morrison said. “These investments will mean more skilled workers, lower unemployment, and a stronger future not just for apprentices and trainees, but for Australia.”

As expected from a pre-election Budget, there were very few losers in terms of cuts, but Labor still wasn’t convinced. “Nothing in this Budget makes up for a decade of attacks on wages, job security and Medicare,” said Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

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Runway of the future Airport’s modern approach set to be a game-changer EMILY FESZCZUK

he next stage of the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport is taking off with construction of the 3.7km runway officially underway. Prime Minister Scott Morrison visited the airport site on Monday morning to confirm the project’s milestone. With innovative deign and cutting-edge technology, Western Sydney Airport CEO Simon Hickey said the airfield will set a new benchmark for air travel in Australia. “Not only are we building Australia’s best airport terminal – we’re building Australia’s best runway, delivering a travel experience that will be unrivalled in this country,” he said. “Passengers and airlines will love using Western Sydney International because the experience we deliver will be seamless, safe and reliable from start to finish.” Including rapid-exit taxiways, which will reduce taxi and holding times, preventing delays on the tarmac, it will also be the only airport in Sydney equipped with a CAT III-B instrument landing system.

“Western Sydney International will continue operating safely in foggy conditions that currently shut down Sydney’s skies,” Mr Hickey said. “Our airfield will be future-ready, designed for expansion with consideration for emerging technologies such as electric aircraft.” The runway will handle the full range of commercial aircraft, including the new generation of ultra-long-haul airliners, like the A350-1000 and Boeing 777X. More than 40km of road and 3,000 LED aeronautical lights will be installed, along with 90km of power and fibre optic cabling to power the airport. With the Federal Election fast approaching, Mr Morrison said the Commonwealth’s $5.3 billion investment shows how the Coalition creates jobs and economic benefits for the region. “After six years of inaction by Anthony Albanese, Labor’s Federal Minister for Transport and Infrastructure, it took our Coalition Government to get Western Sydney Airport off the ground, proving once again that our government has the proven track record of getting things done,” Mr Morrison said.

“This project will change western Sydney for generations to come, opening up new careers and opportunities well into the future with around 11,000 jobs expected to be supported over the course of construction of the airport, and tens of thousands more to be created once it opens in late 2026. “Our government is backing this project and the people of western Sydney, as part of our plan for a stronger future for Australia.” Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh said the project proved western Sydney was a “powerPrime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday. Photo: Megan Dunn. house”.

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Politics, transport and Buddy The great Budget sell begins With the Test match almost lost, Prime Minister Scott Morrison handed Josh Frydenberg the ball on Tuesday night for one last throw at the stumps. And there’s no question he rattled the bails with a Budget predictably designed to bring down the cost-of-living in the lead-up to the election. Morrison and Frydenberg desperately needed to hurry things along, knowing that waiting for things like housing affordability and petrol prices to correct themselves would be akin to hoisting the white flag with voters going to the polls in less than two months. It’s a solid Budget with some strong wins for those who need some relief after a tumultuous couple of years. We all know someone desperate to get into the property market and telling them to stop eating smashed avo and live at home longer just isn’t cutting it. The extension of the New Home Guarantee scheme is a major plus, though it’s only likely to increase competition with more people accessing the market. The temporary cut to the fuel excise is another win, relieving pressure on families who will look for someone to blame if they keep paying over $2 a litre for fuel. Overall this is a Budget that makes a difference, but so it should. It’s your typical pre-election fare, and Labor will certainly match, expand on or add to many of the commitments. The Budget does expose one big issue though: a deficit the Coalition will make tomorrow’s problem. That means the election will partly be about who you believe can manage the economy, and those deficits, better.

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“The Budget does leave one big issue: a deficit the Coalition will make tomorrow’s problem”

Free transport nothing but a myth The State Government will offer free public transport across the Easter period as an olive branch to commuters impacted by a host of recent issues, but does anyone really care? And is anyone actually buying it? While it’s true you won’t be tapping your Opal card to pay for your fare over this period, public transport is funded by taxpayers and therefore, “free” travel is not free at all. In other words, you pay for it one way or another. Regardless, let’s not pretend that the cost of our train ticket goes anywhere near covering what is a heavily subsidised system in the first place. In all this to-and-fro about free travel, the one thing that’s been forgotten is that commuters are more than happy to pay for a service that is reliable, consistent and gets them from point A to point B with little fuss.

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Recent unprecedented weather issues aside, public transport in this city has been a disaster for decades. Meanwhile David Elliott is a dud as a Transport Minister, and his predecessor Andrew Constance wasn’t much better. I’m not sure Labor offers up much of an alternative, which leaves us stuck with a system full of flaws with little hope that it’ll cope with future growth and no politicians with the vision to solve the problem. But hey, you’ll travel for free during a period less people use the system anyway, so let’s bow down and thank them. One negative in Buddy euphoria Buddy Franklin kicking his 1000th AFL goal and the subsequent celebrations was one of the great moments in Australian sport and will be replayed on highlights reels for decades to come. And when it is, we’ll see thousands of people running around with their mobile phone held up, desperate to live out the moment through a camera lens rather than actually be part of it. But that’s society today: if you didn’t capture a blurry pic or a shaky video on your device, it didn’t happen. You see it at concerts all the time – the rare opportunity to see your favourite artist up close and personal and you choose to stand there holding up a phone. Don’t get me started on weddings, where Aunty May thinks she can get a better shot of the big moment on her iPhone 6 than the professional photographers paid thousands to be there. Do yourself a favour, live the moments through your eyes. Take a photo, then put the phone away. A refreshing approach.

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ooty fans and community members are being called on to have their say on what the new Penrith Stadium will look and feel like. The Weekender can reveal for the first time that a new digital survey has launched, allowing fans to share their opinions on what the new home of the Penrith Panthers will be like. Penrith MP and Minister for Tourism and Sport Stuart Ayres said the NSW Government will redevelop Penrith Stadium as part of its commitment to improve sport and visitor economy infrastructure. “The feedback from the local community is extremely important to us,” Mr Ayres said. “Our vision is for the facility to be a major event venue to support the growing population in western Sydney and cater to sports, entertainment and tourism.” Mr Ayres said through the Have Your Say digital survey, the NSW

Government wants the local community to think about other stadiums not just in Australia but around the world and discuss the features they might like to see at Penrith. “We’d like to understand what you consider is a world class stadium experience, what stadium facilities are important to you and what you would like us to consider in redeveloping the wider stadium precinct in Penrith,” Mr Ayres said. “It might be ideas about technology and LED signage, external lighting, conference rooms, anything you feel will enhance the new stadium experience for events and a precinct fit for business and community activity.” Though it has undergone many upgrades since opening in 1967, this will be the most significant redevelopment in Penrith Stadium’s history and will result in the Panthers relocating for the 2023 and 2024 NRL seasons before returning in 2025. The community can have their say by visiting: https://swipengage. com/#/NSWGovernment_PenrithStadium_HYS.

MEMBERS SAY NO TO SALE Members of Emu Sports Club and Leonay Golf Course have voted against a special resolution to sell part of the club’s land which was set to be developed into a childcare centre. With 112 votes against to 87 for, Emu Sports CEO, Andrew Gardner said the Board and Executive would like to thank the members who attended and those who provided feedback and robust discussion throughout the consultation process. “Looking to the future, the Board and Executive will be working towards delivering the 2030 Strategic Plan to ensure the survivability of the club and golf course long-term, amid the current challenging economic and social environment,” Mr Gardner said.

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Just over 1,300 people are currently in hospital with COVID-19. Hospital numbers aren’t exploding despite an increase in cases and only 46 people are currently in Intensive Care. NSW Health reported the deaths of 15 people with COVID-19 on Wednesday. “NSW Health expresses its sincere condolences to their loved ones,” a spokesperson said. Booster shots are being encouraged.

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LOCAL NEWS BUDGET NEWS For more coverage of the Federal Budget, make sure you head to our website at www.westernweekender.com.au or follow us on social media.

Election Budget Government lets money flow: Funding for major local EMILY FESZCZUK

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ith a Federal Election fast approaching and cost-ofliving pressures rising, Josh Frydenberg has outlined the plan he believes can take the nation forward. The Treasurer handed down his fourth Budget on Tuesday night, revealing a raft of measures he believes will be welcomed across the country. Still dealing with a pandemic, devastating floods and war in Europe, the economy has been impacted with the deficit this year expected to be $78 billion or 3.4 per cent of GDP. Over the next three years, this will more than halve to 1.6 per cent and net debt as a share of the economy will peak at 33.1 per cent at June 30, 2026. Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh told the Weekender that Budget inclusions such as $4.1 billion tax cuts and $1.5 billion payments will help ease the pressures of everyday life for locals. “With petrol the fuel excise for the next six months means people will be able to save 22 cents a litre when they fill up and

we have so many families taking kids to school or commuting for work,” Ms McIntosh said. “With tax relief we have the one-off payment of $250 for six million Australians including carers, pensioners, veterans, job seekers, concession card holders and self-funded retirees plus the $420 tax offset for low and middle income earners.” Infrastructure and roads in Penrith were a focus in the Budget with funding allocated for three projects. “I had fought hard to secure money for Dunheved Road which is now sitting with Council, and we now have $232.5 million for Mulgoa Road Stage 2 funded out of the Budget,” she said. “We also have $3 million for the planning of Werrington Arterial Stage 2 which is an important infrastructure project, and we have an additional $12 million funding for a car park upgrade at Kingwood Station so it can deliver what it needs for the community.” South Penrith mother-of-two Bec Lynch said while the Budget does provide some relief for families, she still has concerns. “The fuel excise is absolutely welcome

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and will work out around $40 a month better in my pocket but my concern is the excise will return right before Christmas and then it will increase along with other prices such as food,” Ms Lynch said. “The $1.3 billion women’s safety package doesn’t affect me directly, but it is a big concern so I’m happy with that… we have been ravaged with fires, floods and drought but there didn’t seem to be anything notable around climate change, so I think we needed more around sustainability.”

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eases family pressures road projects part of pitch to the nation to keep government in office Working full time and owning a consulting business, Ms Lynch said she will be taking advantage of investments for small businesses. “I’m not sure how the low-and-middle income offset will benefit me as I have two jobs and often fall through the cracks with these packages, but I really liked the $120 tax deduction for every $100 spent on staff training,” she said. “I will also be enjoying the tax offset for small businesses upgrading technology and it will apply to so many other businesses in the region that have had to pivot during COVID so to get extra resources is a massive positive.” In a win for new parents, the Paid Parental Leave Scheme will be extended to 20 weeks and allow more flexibility for fathers to take time off. NSW Treasurer Matt Kean welcomed the Budget and said it built a “strong foundation”. “I congratulate Josh Frydenberg on a Budget that delivers vital infrastructure, tax and cost of living relief, and also important spends on preschools, aged care and domestic violence prevention,” Mr Kean said.

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Microsoft on the move US software giant proposes new $1.3 billion data centre at Kemps Creek EMILY FESZCZUK

software giant is looking to Kemps Creek for expansion with plans for a $1.3 billion development. US company Microsoft has a development for a data centre along Mamre Road that is currently being assessed by the NSW Government. With a 17.38 hectare site at 707-769 Mamre Road, Kemps Creek, the application proposes a 190 megawatt facility be constructed over 14.4 hectares. The Government documents state that the data centre would comprise of two two-storey buildings with an electrical substation, 31 generators and office space. The plans also indicate a third data centre could be built in the future. The Statement of Environmental Effects (EIS) said the development is expected to generate around 300 jobs during construction and over 50 full-time jobs once operational. “The proposed development will be a low impact addition to the wider Western Sydney Employment Area – Mamre Road Precinct due to its minimal height, low

An artist’s impression of the new proposed data centre.

intensity land use, minimal traffic generation and it would not create any visual amenity impacts on adjoining receivers,” the statement said. “The proposal will provide positive social and economic benefits to the area and deliver an increasingly important cloud and data storage service to the broader community.” Within a new industrial precinct, the EIS

said the site will exhibit a fully considered architectural and landscape design. “The main data centre walls have been designed to present an articulated form to the public roads where visible. The application of various tones and cladding seeks to alleviate the bulk and scale of the built form making a positive contribution to the streetscape,” the documents state. With 120 parking spaces planned, the

majority of staff will drive to the site and arrive between 8am-9am and exit by 6pm. The project is being assessed as a state significant development by the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE). The Weekender understands that the DPIE will consider the application once the applicant responds to any submissions raised regarding the proposal.

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If you ever wanted proof that Hollywood stars live in a bubble completely removed from reality, you only had to watch the Oscars this week. The fact that Will Smith wasn’t asked to leave the room after attacking Chris Rock was extraordinary. Only in America!

this very moment, the Academy Award winning iconic actor must take on the role of a lifetime: himself. In cinemas April 21. The Weekender has five double passes to ‘The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent’ to give away. For your chance to win one, send an email to competitions@ w e s t e r n w e e k e n d e r. com.au with ‘CAGE’ in the subject line. Don’t forget to include your contact details. Entries close Monday, April 18 and the winners will be notified by email. Terms and conditions are available at www.westernweekender.com.au or Weekender reception.

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

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$1 billion upgrade but no sign of change to trauma status EMILY FESZCZUK

he $1 billion expansion of Nepean Hospital is unlikely to result in the facility becoming a Major Trauma Centre, despite the growing population in the region. Patients with severe injuries are generally transported to Westmead Hospital for treatment as Nepean’s trauma status was downgraded over a decade ago. Classified as a Regional Trauma Service, Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Director Hospital Services Brett Williams said the hospital can deliver care to patients with moderate to mild trauma. “The NSW Trauma System has been subject to clinical input throughout its various iterations to ensure clear pathways are followed when responding to seriously injured patients,” he said. “NSW Health regularly reviews trauma classifications of hospitals based on the needs of the population to ensure effective and safe delivery of health care.” Penrith MP Stuart Ayres said a recent evaluation and data analysis of the system demonstrates that it is operating effec-

Construction continues on the expanded Nepean Hospital.

tively in reducing deaths for major trauma patients. “As the western Sydney area continues to grow, and with the opening of the Western Sydney Airport, it may be appropriate to review the NSW Trauma Plan in the future,” Mr Ayres said. “The Ministry of Health and Agency for Clinical Innovation are currently undertaking a trauma verification program of all NSW trauma centres by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, with Nepean scheduled for Q4 2022.” The current system means that a person seriously injured just minutes from Nepean Hospital would be transported to Westmead some 31 kilometres away. Labor says it will assess the situation if it is successful at next year’s State Election. “The NSW Government needs to make sure that the Nepean Hospital meets the needs of the growing community in western Sydney,” said Londonderry MP Prue Car. “Whilst the Opposition is not privy to the contractual arrangements in place, we would certainly look at what is needed to elevate this facility in terms of making it fit for serious trauma patients.”

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Δ Top night out: The Weekender was invited to enjoy a wonderful night out at CHU Restaurant by China Doll and Sydney Coliseum Theatre at West HQ. CHU is a celebration of the best in contemporary Asian dining and cuisine (pictured), and the enticing menu offers an explosion of flavours and textures in each delicious meal. To add some entertainment, the legendary Jimmy Barnes hit the stage with his family to thrill audiences as the feature headliner for Great Southern Nights 2022. The destination is re-opened and welcoming guests to enjoy the arts and fine food in the heart of greater western Sydney. Visit www.westhq. com.au. Δ It’s back: Good news for fans of 3 Junction Thai on High Street in Penrith. After initially saying they were closed for good, the popular restaurant has confirmed they’ll re-open later this month. Δ New podcast: Make sure you check out the latest edition of the ‘On The Record’ podcast, presented by the Weekender.

The latest guest is Graham Chapman (pictured below), a local marketing guru who these days has become known for his Facebook group looking at the history of Penrith, and his tourism business in the Mountains. Search ‘Western Weekender’ wherever you listen to podcasts, or visit www.westernweekender.com.au/podcast.

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Δ Gin tasting night: Masala Kitchen will host a Gin Tasting Evening on April 7 from 5pm. Book online at www.masalakitchen.com.au. Δ Back in Penrith: Dangerfield will return to Westfield Penrith soon (pictured below), the shopping centre has confirmed. Meantime, Katies and Autograph have new homes – now on Level 2 near Big W.

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ocal cruise lovers are wasting no time in booking their next holiday on the open seas after the Federal Government announced that cruising could resume in Australia from April 17. Travel experts think the pandemic won’t affect the popularity of cruises and say the best time to book is now. After going on her first cruise seven years ago, Jodie Paulin fell in love and has been on a total of 19 trips so far. The Jamisontown resident will be running down the gangway to get on the first scheduled cruise out of Sydney in May. “I have had 13 cruises cancelled over the last two years and just kept automatically rebooking them as I figured one of them had to sail eventually,” Ms Paulin said. “I have used my cruise credits and rebooked seven cruises over the next year and a bit to January 2024.” Loving the ease and variety of activities a cruise provides, Ms Paulin said she is not worried about the risk of COVID-19 on board. “I have cruised with girlfriends, with my

family and even on my own because there is something for everybody and it is all included in one spot,” she said. “Even before the pandemic the frequency of cleaning on board the ships were great, and I know there will be a range of new procedures in place to protect both the crew and guests.” Owner of iTravel Penrith, Belle Goldie, said she is excited to see the resumption of cruising after the industry experienced huge losses. “I have seen the financial pressure firsthand of what the ban meant to so many who work in this incredible industry, so I am over the moon that the ships are on the move back to Australia,” Ms Goldie said. “I have been in my office until midnight the last few nights booking cruises with a lot of people using their future cruise credits.” Ms Goldie said she predicts there will be no issues with cruises attracting customers again. “Seeing the current booking numbers not only through my door but lots of agent’s doors the past week I think it will be extremely popular,” she said. “My advice is to book early and don’t wait as so many sailings are already sold out.”

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Flu’s winter comeback Vaccine roll-out begins as colder months loom and flu looks set to return EMILY FESZCZUK

hile the flu seemed to disappear during the last two years, experts are saying it is making a comeback and are warning locals to prepare ahead of winter. TerryWhite Chemmart has also launched an industry first twin-vaccination encouraging people to get their COVID-19 booster and flu vaccine in one appointment. Co-owner of TerryWhite Chemmart Penrith Compounding and Pharmacist, Lindsey Clark told the Weekender that the low number of cases of influenza that were recorded during the pandemic could increase. “There was a decrease mainly due to people being more vigilant, sanitising, wearing masks, social distancing and minimising their travel,” he said. “They have started screening people who are getting COVID tests and are picking up the flu again this year, which I think is because as people are getting back to normal, they are getting complacent.” Research conducted by Intelligence

Pharmacist Lindsey Clark is urging locals to get the flu shot ahead of winter.

on behalf of TerryWhite Chemmart has revealed that close to half of Australians aged 18 to 49 did not get a flu shot last year and over a third of those may not get one

this year. With supplies of flu vaccinations starting to be in stock, Mr Clark said people should start planning to protect themselves now.

“The flu shot coverage only lasts a few months, so most people start around midApril as you want to make sure you are covered heading into July,” he said. “We have an online booking system with options for flu shots, COVID jabs, or the combination and you are able to do pre-screening questions, so it is all ready before you arrive to save time in store.” The research also found that more than one in 10 people put off the flu vaccination last year as they were waiting for their COVID-19 vaccination. Mr Clark said updated advice from The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) gives the green light for patients to get the vaccines co-administered. “When the COVID vaccine came out the government was worried about reactions and wanted to make sure people had isolated vaccines so they could monitor for side effects, but the rules have changed,” he said. “It has all been approved and is similar in how we can offer the flu shot and whooping cough vaccine together so people should look to make an appointment.” Visit TerryWhiteChemmart.com.au.

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ulgoa MP Tanya Davies has responded to comments made by Deputy Labor Leader Prue Car, in which she said Ms Davies was “actively encouraging people not to get vaccinated”. The comments came after Ms Davies attended a rally last week in Sydney. Ms Davies is pushing for vaccine mandates in various industries to be removed. In a statement, Ms Davies said: “I write to correct your article titled ‘Davies, Premier set for showdown’

where the Labor Deputy Leader claimed I was actively encouraging people to not get vaccinated. “This is immensely disappointing and an extremely dangerous comment to have been made by someone who claims to be ready to take government in NSW. “Let me make it abundantly clear that I have never encouraged people not to get vaccinated and nor will I ever. At all times I have encouraged people to take the vaccine and provided information on where people can access the vaccine hubs.

“My fight is against the policy of mandating vaccinations as a condition of employment. We only have to look to a progressive nation like New Zealand to see a country at a similar vaccination rate as NSW who are scrapping mandates for certain workers. “The Labor party are taking desperate swings to mislead the public in the hopes that they can try win government next year but if this is how they behave in opposition, how can the people of NSW trust them to behave in government?”

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BUDGET B UDGET 2022 2022

STRONG ECONOMY. STRONGER FUTURE. Th 2022 B The Budget d td delivers: li costt off liliving i relief li f now; a llong-term t economic i plan l th thatt creates t more jobs; record investments in essential services; stronger defence and national security. Our plan will deliver a strong economy and a stronger future. Australia’s Economic Recovery The 2022 Budget delivers the largest improvement to the Budget bottom line in over 70 years. Australia’s economic recovery leads the world. Unemployment is at 4%, the equal lowest in 48 years.

Long Term Plan for Jobs By backing small businesses, and investing in skills, manufacturing, infrastructure, energy and regional development, our plan will create more jobs. Our $120 billion investment in nation building infrastructure will support around 100,000 jobs.

Cost of Living Relief For six months, fuel excise will be cut, saving 22 cents a litre. A one-off $420 Cost of Living Tax Offset will help workers. A $250 Cost of Living Payment will help six million Australians.

Stronger Defence and Security We are expanding the size of our Defence workforce by 30%, to over 100,000. We are boosting Australia’s cyber preparedness – including 1,900 more data analysts, computer programmers, and software engineers.

Better Health and Essential Services Our Government has delivered record funding for schools, hospitals, Medicare, mental health, aged care, women’s safety and disability support. Federal funding for hospitals has nearly doubled – from $13.3 billion (in 2012-13) to $25 billion (in 2021-22).

Supporting Home Ownership Over the last year, 160,000 Australians purchased their ﬁrst home. The Home Guarantee Scheme will now be more than doubled to 50,000 places, helping single parents and ﬁrst home buyers buy a home.

Supporting Small Business Our Government has reduced tax rates from 30% to 25% (the lowest level in over 50 years) and delivered record investment incentives like the expanded instant asset write-off. We are further encouraging small businesses that invest in skills and new technology.

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Dominion Nursing Agency

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Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney is honoured to have been named the 2021 Outstanding Fitness Service for Mt. Druitt/St. Marys. The award is a wonderful recognition for the facilities at the Sporstpark and the teams that make all the activities happen. During what turned out to be a COVID-impacted year, we still attracted more than 460,000 visitors and we hosted nearly 5,500 events.

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We are also very grateful to everyone that voted for our 3 aquatic centre ﬁnalists - Mount Druitt Swimming Centre, Charlie Lowles Leisure Centre Emerton and Aqua Learn to Swim, Emerton. From the team at Key Venues to our fantastic stakeholders, members, casual visitors and across the whole community, we thank you for your loyal and continued support.

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We are delighted to be able to offer such a world class venue for elite sport and the community to enjoy. Blacktown International Sportspark Sydney continues to grow and develop and with the International Centre of Training Excellence (ICTE) due to open in early 2023 the future is incredibly exciting.

Pictured is Heath Taylor, BISP Grounds Supervisor receiving the award from Ari George, Managing Director of award sponsors, White Key Marketing.

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SUMMITCARE WARMTH WORTH WELLBEING

The spacious St Marys aged care centre offers modern facilities and is beautifully styled in muted tones and gorgeous furnishing. Indoor lounges and the large courtyard barbecue area are great spots to socialise. The St Marys residents can also relax to the sounds of the lovely water feature in the more tranquil garden and gazebo area – or grab a book to enjoy from the library.

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HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

SummitCare St Marys aged care is home to a true community of residents. Friendships are constantly nurtured through a wide variety of activities, including a men’s social club, concerts and craft activities. Nutritious, fresh meals are designed by our dietician, on-site hairdressing services are available and the mobility and exercise program is very popular.

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Domestic Queen started from humble beginnings in 2019 and has gradually been making its mark on Western Sydney. We are extremely honoured and grateful to be named Outstanding New Business for 2021. It was an emotional win as this award means so much to myself and the team. This past year has been tough, but our hard work and dedication has triumphed. We would like to thank all of our valued clients for their ongoing support. I would also like to thank my amazing family, friends and staff who have been there to support me on this journey. We look forward to continuing to provide Award winning service to Western Sydney for many years to come.

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the business day in and out. Its the meaning of being the BEST! A huge thank you to all our loyal customers for your continuous support. We are being called the best in our profession because of the strong bond of relation between us! We are looking forward to serving you in the many years to come helping you make your dreams come true and creating more wonderful winning moments.

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The Whalan Compounding Pharmacy team would like to take this moment to appreciate the local community for all of their ongoing support, particularly during the trying times in these past years. We are so proud to have been nominated and voted for by our community, and would like to reciprocate 2021 WINNER

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the love, trust and patience shown by our clients. We’d like to thank everyone for their support and their part in this award, so thank you for choosing Whalan

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We would like to thank all of our amazing families that have chosen Ready 2 Swim for their child’s swimming and water safety lessons. We love being a part of so many families’ weekly schedules and seeing improvements from each swimmer every week. As many other small businesses would agree, Covid has made trading extremely difficult 2021 WINNER

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at times however with the support of the local community it has made a huge difference. A big shout out goes to the team at Ready 2 Swim, without the hard work of this amazing team, we wouldn’t be where we are today, each and every team member is appreciated and loved especially by our little swimmers! We look forward to what the future holds and welcoming more local families to Ready 2 Swim.

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2021 WINNER HEALTH IMPROVEMENT SERVICES

The entire e team at Dominion Nurs Nursing Agency is very proud and honoured to have won this award.

However, none of these would be possible without the customers, backends, and Frontline staffs, who continue to work tirelessly to ensure top notch services for the people in our community. Thank you. yone We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who has been a great supporter since day one, and for all the love that is shown to us. Also, a big thank you to the organisers for this award.

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CVD Commercial Glass and Alum Aluminium windows and doors are the le leading manufacturer and installer of Hi High quality industrial, commercial and Residential windows and doors in S d Sydney’s Greater West.

Since our establishment in 2011, we have shown our expertise, professionalism and efficiency in both major commercial developments and retail business premises. All our projects are unique and stand out among the rest. We stand out from our competitors by Providing Honest, professional services and recommendations to meet our client’s needs! We have built a very strong reputation within our industry by using quality Australian made products manufactured locally. All our products are manufactured and installed to comply with Australian standards and come with exceptional warranties as we believe in giving you nothing but the best. ess We would like to thank everyone who has supported our business over the years and especially thank those who voted for us for the 2021 LBA Awards. We feel very honoured and are immensely proud to be part of this amazing community. Make us your ﬁrst choice and experience the CVD Commercial Glass Difference.

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BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

I am so honoured to have won this award and a huge thank you to ever everyone who has supported me in my jou journey at The Scissor Bar. This wouldn’t be possible without The

Scissor Bar team, who work tirelessly in front of house and behind the scenes to provide the best service, support the business and our goals, and allow me to continue to grow. And of course, thank you to our wonderful clients and community who continue to be loyal, kind and supportive which has enabled me to turn my dream into a successful reality. Please feel free to contact us with any queries you may have, or to book an appointment to experience the wonderful Scissor Bar.

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enrith go into this Round 4 clash against South Sydney in the best possible position as the only unbeaten team in the competition and with players now starting to return after an early season injury crisis. Leading the charge is halfback Nathan Cleary, ironically returning against the side who he dismantled in last year’s Grand Final, winning the Clive Churchill Medal in the process. The return of Cleary is significant but as proven over the past few weeks, the club’s “next man up” mentality is well and truly working as the Panthers now become one of those sides who prove almost unbeatable no matter who runs out in the jersey. This game offers plenty of hype in the lead-up, mainly focused on the Rabbitohs

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 | 8.05PM | BLUEBET STADIUM | REFEREE: ASHLEY KLEIN and the perceived revenge they’re seeking against the side that robbed them of their 22nd premiership. I’m not sure these Grand Final re-matches are ever anything more than marketing hype for the media and fans – surely no Rabbitohs player is seeing a Round 4 win as some sort of restitution for losing a Premiership decider? Regardless, it’d be huge for the Rabbitohs if they could claim the scalp of the Premiers. After a shaky first couple of weeks (albeit, they put Melbourne to the sword), Souths came alive last Friday against the Roosters, delivering a powerful performance that reignited hope they could indeed be a top four side. Both these sides have conceded an average of 14 points this season, but the

Panthers are averaging 28 in attack and Souths just 15. The Rabbitohs therefore will need to find more tries against a stoic Penrith defence than they have all season – not an easy task, though they certainly found their attacking mojo against the Roosters. Cleary’s kicking game will be important here, especially against the likes of Latrell Mitchell and Alex Johnston who can be dangerous in open space. As good as Sean O’Sullivan has been in the first three weeks of the season, he doesn’t have the depth to his kicking game that Cleary offers and that’ll be a most welcome difference on Friday. I’m still a little worried about Penrith’s left-side defence – Izack Tago and Taylan May’s tackle efficiency is poor and they

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missed six tackles between them last weekend against the Knights. There’s no doubt Cody Walker will send plenty of attack their way on Friday. Meantime on the other side of the park, it’s hard to not see Alex Johnston landing a try against his less experienced counterpart. It’ll come down to the opportunities presented close to the line and with both James Fisher-Harris and Liam Martin possibly back this week, Penrith’s forwards should lay the platform for Cleary and Jarome Luai to do their thing. I’ve got little doubt this will be a high quality game of footy, but with Penrith’s incredible winning run at home and Cleary back on deck, it’s hard to see an upset emerging here. Tip: Panthers by 12.

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INCREDIBLE MERCH ON SHOW ! Frame it up: There’s been some awesome images pop up on social media in recent weeks of framed Panthers 2021 Premiership jerseys. Check out this amazing framed piece (pictured right) from Black Door Gallery, who have been kept busy with plenty of Panthers projects since the side won the decider last year. ! Nappy chief: He’s an enforcer on the field, but Viliame Kikau is a big softie off it. He’s absolutely loving being a new Dad, and has revealed he doesn’t mind changing nappies either. “We actually enjoy changing nappies, we take it in turns. He’s a good baby, doesn’t cry much,” Kikau said. “I’m getting a bit more sleep now. The first few weeks were pretty rough but now he’s sleeping really good.” ! Kati’s story: Pantherettes choreographer Kati Manning (pictured below) has gone full circle – back at the club in charge of the cheerleaders more than a decade after she first performed on the Penrith Stadium turf herself. Kati is the latest guest on the popular ‘Passion and Perspective’ podcast, which is out now. “The passion of their dance and the passion for the football – to combine the two is a perfect mix. I try to choreograph routines and create performance pieces that entertains,” Kati says on the episode. You can catch the ‘Passion and Perspective’ podcast on all the usual podcast platforms.

! Leniu stands up for Smith: One thing the cameras didn’t pick up last Saturday in Bathurst was Spencer Leniu’s response to Mitch Barnett’s high tackle on Chris Smith. Leniu was absolutely fuming on the touchline and even had to be restrained at one point – that’s how enraged he was at what had happened in the minutes prior. Barnett fronted the judiciary on Tuesday night and was suspended for six weeks.

Panthers destroy the Knights. There were plenty of smiles in the crowd and very little trouble as the folk of regional NSW welcomed Penrith and Newcastle fans alike. The big rumour doing the rounds was that Bathurst may get a second game in 2023 or 2024 while the Panthers are homeless due to the stadium redevelopment.

! Cool under pressure: Stephen Crichton was being relentlessly mocked by a Newcastle fan just metres from him when lining up his final conversion of the afternoon at Bathurst last Saturday. It wasn’t a pressure kick but Crichton landed it perfectly, ensuring he had the last laugh. ! Spotted: Mitch Kenny and Sean O’Sullivan grabbing breakfast at High Street Depot in Penrith last week. The stylish Kenny was wearing a vintage sweater.

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ment of the media shy Matt Cameron to the CEO role at Panthers was no surprise, with Brian Fletcher making no secret of the fact that he’s closer to the end of his tenure at Panthers than the beginning. Fletcher still has a few years to run on his current deal and remains Group CEO, where he’ll focus on the Leagues Clubs and the continuing development around the Panthers precinct. Peter Graham is the club’s new Chairman.

! Secrets lie beneath: Crazy as this may be, there’s rumours that several fans may have had their ashes buried beneath the surface at Penrith Stadium over the last 50odd years. It’s almost impossible to verify as none of it would have happened in the modern era, but with a full redevelopment of the stadium coming, who knows what secrets may be revealed. If you know anything, email maskedpanther@westernweekender.com.au.

CRICHTON RE-LIVES “THAT” MOMENT NATHAN TAYLOR

tephen Crichton was already a well-known face in Penrith but after his scintillating match-winning intercept try in last year’s NRL Grand Final, he has become hot property – almost a God-like figure – around town. Not a week has gone by since that perfect night on October 3 that the supremely talented 21-year-old hasn’t been stopped in the street or a café to talk about one of the greatest moments in Panthers history. In-fact, even during this interview on Wednesday afternoon, Crichton was interrupted by teammate Jarome Luai yelling “Stephen Crichton is away” in his best Ray Warren voice. “I think my life changed massively from that moment, I just get noticed a lot more now,” Crichton admitted to Extra Time. “People will come up and say ‘nice try’ or ask me ‘how did it feel?’ and things like that. It’s always the same answer.” While most players tend to shy away from their heroics on the field, Crichton is embracing it as he knows how much that particular moment meant to Penrith fans everywhere. “Getting noticed just comes with the game and there’s a lot of massive Panthers fans out there and, whenever I see them, it puts a massive smile on my face that they recognise me,” Crichton said. “I guess it’s a career highlight for me, on the biggest stage. It’s definitely one of my favourite moments playing the game… it’s right up there.” In the lead up to last year’s Grand Final

at Suncorp Stadium, Crichton said he and Panthers defensive coach Cameron Ciraldo studied the Rabbitohs’ attacking plays and what to watch out for. The St Clair Comets junior said the pair took particular interest in five-eighth Cody Walker, the man who threw the pass that Crichton would pick off. “I watched clips throughout the week with our defensive coach on what kinds of plays they’ve (South Sydney) got,” Crichton explained. “I think I was just in the right position at the right time. I was in a position to try and make a tackle, but I ended up catching the ball and ran off with it to score.” Crichton said even if the intercept didn’t come to fruition, he believes he was in the right spot to make the much-needed tackle instead. “Cody Walker could’ve made one of three passes and even if he hit short or hit long [and I missed the intercept], I think I was in a good position to make a tackle as well,” he said. “I was just watching the ball… it was perfect timing. It was good to pick it off.” A near sell-out crowd is expected Friday night when the Panthers and Rabbitohs do battle for the first time since last year’s Grand Final. Having been involved in their own revenge game against the Melbourne Storm this time last year, Crichton and the Panthers know exactly what to expect from the Bunnies tonight at BlueBet Stadium. “They are definitely going through what we did last year,” he said. “They know they missed a few opportunities in the Grand Final and they are going

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to be working on those throughout the week. It’s a massive game and I know they are going to come out firing because of the Grand Final loss. But we’ll be ready and we’ll prepare well to resist them.” Giving Penrith a huge advantage heading into tonight’s Round 4 clash is the return of Clive Churchill Medallist and NSW Blues halfback Nathan Cleary, who will play his first game since last year’s Grand Final victory.

A moment that changed Penrith history: Cody Walker passes, as Stephen Crichton begins to swoop. Photo: NRL Images.

While Crichton praised his teammates for holding down the fort while Cleary was sidelined, he said he’s glad to have his co-captain back on the playing field. “It’s a massive confidence boost having Clez out there with the brains that he has and the kicking game that he has,” Crichton said. “It will be heaps of fun and exciting to have him back. It’ll be a good one eh.”

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e was a tall skinny kid who only wanted to play football. A Dubbo CYMS junior, Isaah Patrick FergusonYeo is the son of former North Sydney Bears and Balmain Tigers player Justin Yeo. Like his father, Isaah dreamed of playing in the NRL, little did he know back then, just how far his dreams would take him. Today he is one of the best lock forwards in the competition. At 27 years of age, he is at his peak of his rugby league powers. The co-captain of the reigning NRL Premiers and an incumbent NSW Origin player. He’s also on top of the Dally M Leaderboard with a perfect nine points out of nine! He is as vital to the success of the Panthers as his co-skipper and halfback Nathan Cleary. Cleary may be the on-field game manager but whenever it’s time to pull the trigger, run a play and bamboozle the opposition, he looks to his co-captain to help him execute the manoeuvre. Yeo is deadly with the ball in his hands and it’s fair to say he is the team’s third playmaker after Cleary and Luai. The amount of times he runs the ball to the line, engages the opposition players and then throws a deft pass to put a player into a hole is astounding. He’s like a lock forward should be, you know, in the old days when the position demanded a ball player as well as a ball runner. Back when the lock was a link between the forwards and backs.

There’s no doubt Yeo’s sublime ball playing and intelligent running have blurred the lines between the two skills. It’s what makes him so bloody dangerous. Isaah however also doesn’t shirk the tough stuff, the ‘sh*t rucks’ as they’re known. The term refers to a hard run made by a player when the team is trying to gain some yardage five metres out from their own line. Next time you watch a game, see how many of these types of runs Yeo makes. When you look at the club’s weekly Stat Attack sheet, Isaah Yeo’s name is always on it. Over-and-over again. Most tackles, most metres, most post contact metres. Panthers coach Ivan Cleary knew he had something special when he gave Yeo his debut in first grade in 2014. Too skinny to be a forward, Cleary put him in at centre and it’s fair to say, Yeo didn’t immediately stand out. In fact, it took Yeo a few years to find his feet in first grade but he kept being picked and every season he just kept improving. It’s been said that, blood, sweat and respect are three vital components to success. The first two you give, the last one you earn. It’s fair to say Isaah Yeo has always given the first two… and Isaah Yeo leads the Dally M Medal tally. now he definitely has the third.

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RL star in the making J’maine Hopgood is doing everything he can to impress his coaches and earn more game-time in the hopes of landing a new contract at Penrith. Last weekend the 22-year-old forward, who is currently off-contract, played not one but two games of rugby league – backing up his 18-minute performance for the Panthers in Bathurst with a 49-minute stint in NSW Cup the following day. It’s the stuff you heard about often in the ’80s or ’90s when players used to get ‘bashed’ in reserve grade before running out in the main game just hours later. With Hopgood not playing any form of football in Round 2 due to being named as 18th man in Penrith’s NRL game, the Queenslander thought it would be in his best interests to get more game time under his belt last weekend as the battle for spots in first grade heats up. “Because I got rested the week before and didn’t play any footy, I asked Ivan if I could have another run around,” Hopgood told Extra Time on Monday.

“I pulled up fine in Bathurst and I knew some of the boys were testing their fitness to come back this week, and I didn’t want to be underdone whether that be in first grade or reserve grade.” With injuries starting to bite Penrith, particularly their forwards, Hopgood’s initiative to play more footy would’ve impressed coach Ivan Cleary. After making his NRL debut last season, Hopgood said his goal in 2022 is to play more first grade. “I played five games last year and the goal for me this year is to get a few more games under my belt,” the Hervey Bay Seagulls junior said. “Obviously coming off contract, that’s always a big thing as well. You want to be playing good footy whether that’s in first grade or reserve grade. “It’s great that I got a game early on this year, so hopefully I can build off that momentum and get a few more games throughout the year.” More game-time for Hopgood will also result in more interest from rival NRL clubs, however with his family – including his mum and sisters – now living in the area, the man known as ‘Mainey’ would love nothing more than to stay right where he is. “This club gave me the opportunity to play first grade, so it’s always going to be a home to me here,” Hopgood admitted.

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’m lucky to be sent there by Fox League often. That location has been in the news a bit lately. It was where Wests Tigers trainer Robbie Farah was supposedly ‘giving it’ to the head coach last Friday. It is also where some people want the HIA spotters instead of in the NRL Bunker. I say bunkum to both… but I’ll get to those points in a moment. Let me (try) to take you inside the crazy place that is the NRL sideline. We sideline reporters sit behind a screen showing the broadcast and above an audio control panel, marked ‘on air’ and ‘producer’. (God help you if you push the wrong one!). We have headphones to hear the commentary, plus instructions from the producer and other technical staff. I sit with one ear-piece on and the other above an ear, so I can hear all the natural sound unfolding sideline. Then at the right time in the game – not on tackles five or six, or while teams are in the attacking 20m, or while someone else is talking, or over a kick-off, break, referee audio – you deliver some of the below. Apart from observing the play and delivering your researched facts and figures of those involved, your primary job is to report what is happening sideline. A LOT HAPPENS. As players come and go from the bench as regular interchanges – you want to nail their arrival for a big milestone,

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return from injury, or key moment… and conversely mention their stats if they’re leaving the field after a big stint. Then there are the Head Injury Assessments, which we’re seeing more and more of. Note to self – I’ll check if he’s passed in 15 minutes. Key injuries need to be reported quickly, accurately and respectfully. There’s the

training staff to watch and talk to. Half-time reports. The crowd mood and occasional witty sledge can provide more material. The ground manager might drop a big crowd number in your lap or tell you an ambulance has been called for ‘Player X’. Our Fox League floor manager often delivers more information as another ‘set of eyes’. It’s loud, it’s fast, it’s drama charged. Sometimes you’re up and down more than the players as you check in with different NRL officials and team representatives. It’s not uncommon to have no idea what’s happened on field for the last 10 minutes because so much has been happening off it. So last Friday at Campbelltown, as much of the above unfolded, I wasn’t surprised to see Robbie Farah shouting to the bench and gesticulating wildly as communications broke down with the game on the line. Robbie knows this arena well. It’s not for the meek and mild. Yes there was colourful language but none of it unusual in this environment and none of it pointing to a rift with the coach. This is the National Rugby League baby. Play on. It’s also why, the NRL doctors are better in a calm, quiet bunker, assisted by multiple replays and much technology. The sideline isn’t a place to quickly and easily look for different head knock indicators and relay information efficiently. The sideline is bedlam but it’s brilliant. Sometimes I leave thinking I need an HIA.

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he Penrith Panthers have continued their blistering start to the Knock-on Effect NSW Cup season, thrashing the Newcastle Knights 40-10 on a wet afternoon at BlueBet Stadium. There was a lengthy delay early after Knights hooker Liam Wilkinson was knocked out attempting the first tackle of the match. Penrith were able to quickly get into their rhythm, with Kurt Falls setting up the opening two tries to Matt Stimson. The first came with a simple grubber into the in-goal, while the second was via a handy offload. It was Falls’ halves partner Niwhai Puru who set up the next two tries, both to Tom Jenkins. The first came from a similar in-goal grubber, while the second was a simple shift and beautiful cut-out pass from Puru to give the Panthers a 22-0 lead that they took to half time. The Panthers wasted no time extending their lead in the second half when Falls and Sunia Turuva combined to send Robert Jennings over in the right-hand corner. Jennings became the third Panther to register a double for the afternoon when he chased down his own grubber, sandwiched between Knights tries to Pasami Saulo and Jirah Momoisea. The Panthers had the last laugh though, with an expert chip over the top by Falls regathered by Turuva to push the margin back out to 30 points.

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It was a disappointing result for the Jersey Flegg Panthers earlier in the afternoon, suffering their first loss of the season. The Panthers looked dangerous early but struggled to control the ball in the wet conditions. The Knights took advantage of the Panthers’ errors, with halfback Max Buderus guiding his team to a 16-0 halftime lead.

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The Panthers were better in the second half, with hooker Braith Alexander (son of the legendary Brandy) muscling over from dummy-half to get them back into the match. Poor discipline in the wet ultimately hurt them though, with Newcastle adding another try and a penalty goal late to take the win 24-6.

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CIRCUS WITH A MESSAGE CASSIDY PEARCE ircus performance and feminism might seem like an unlikely combination. But, the Flying Fruit Fly Circus is bringing its newest show, ‘Girls With Altitude’ to Parramatta, and they’re reminding us that the superheroes of tomorrow are female. ‘Girls With Altitude’ is an all-female youth circus show unlike anything that the company has done before. For 18-year-old Tess Spry, who has been a part of the circus’ academic program for 11 years, losing the boys meant stepping up and moving from the top to the bottom of the pyramid. But, she said that this only emphasises the show’s feminist message. “I’ve never worked on a show with just girls before,” she said. “I think it’s really exciting because it enabled us to try a lot of different skills. We got to be on the bottom of the pyramid, and I think it’s really great that wherever we are in the show, it’s always showcasing the girls’ abilities, and that the little girls have just as much ability as the older, stronger ones.” Alongside the performers’ world-class skills will be animated cartoons by celebrated Australian artist, Judy Horacek. “We had a lot of fun with Judy’s cartoons

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Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm Coffee Club Nepean River 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

Airing of the Quilts returns – don’t miss this Penrith tradition! Next Saturday, April 9, The Airing of the Quilts will be on again! The Airing, which will be held from 10am-4pm at the Arms of Australia Inn Museum in Emu Plains, will see quilts displayed alongside a trading table, plant stall, Devonshire tea, sausage sizzle and a beautiful quilt to raffle, with proceeds going to the fight against Motor Neurone Disease. For more information, call 0438 670 012.

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One of the best shows on TV, ‘LEGO Masters’, is returning on Monday, April 18 at 7.30pm. Hosted by Hamish Blake, season four includes a new-look set and introduces the most powerful brick of alltime: the game-changing ‘Power Brick’.

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Still on dating shows, and 10 have announced ‘The Real Love Boat’, a reality dating competition series inspired by ‘70s hit ‘The Love Boat’. Airing later this year, ‘The Real Love Boat’ brings singles together to cruise the Mediterranean on a luxury cruise ship while looking for love. Destination dates, challenges and surprise singles will test the couples’ compatibility and chemistry, with crew

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Season two of ‘The Flight Attendant’, starring Kaley Cuoco as Cassie, will premiere with a double episode on Thursday, April 21 on Binge and FOX One. Legendary actress Sharon Stone will also have a recurring role in the second season, as Cassie’s estranged mother. Catch-up on season one before it lands.

If you’re having ‘The Living Room’ withdrawals, you’ll be happy to learn that the popular lifestyle program is returning to 10 on Friday, April 8 at 7.30pm. Cohosted by Amanda Keller, Barry Du Bois, Dr Chris Brown and Miguel Maestre, this season features new digs, very special dinner guests, tips to make your life easier and travel for dummies.

Exciting news for ‘Riverdale’ fans, with the Netflix series renewed for a seventh season. Also coming back for another season is ‘Sex and the City’ revival ‘And Just Like That’. Plus ‘The Tourist’, which was a huge hit for Stan earlier this year, has also been greenlit for a second season.

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6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “Kill Thy Neighbour” (AKA “Hello Neighbour’) (M v) (’18) Stars: Andrea Bogart 1:45 Garden Gurus Moments 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: Panthers v Rabbitohs *Live* 9:55 NRL: Golden Point (M) 10:45 Movie: “The Nice Guys” (MA15+) (’16) Stars: Ryan Gosling

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2:30 Sons And Daughters (PG) 4:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 5:00 TBA 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Railroad Australia (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Perfect Town 9:30 Penelope Keith’s Hidden Villages (PG)

4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Pawn Stars UK (PG) 5:00 Shipping Wars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 AFL: Round 3: Melbourne v Essendon *Live* 11:00 Armchair Experts (M)

4:40 The Simpsons (PG) 6:10 Movie: “Ferdinand” (G) (’17) Stars: John Cena 8:30 Movie: “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” (MA15+) (’17) Stars: Frances McDormand 10:50 Movie: “Superman III” (PG) (’83)

5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 7:30 Movie: “Frog Dreaming” (PG) (’86) Stars: Henry Thomas 9:30 First Nation Bedtime Stories (PG) 9:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) 10:30 NITV On The Road 11:30 Amplify (M)

3:00 JAG (PG) 5:00 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS: Crescent City (M) 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M) 10:30 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (M) 12:30 Home Shopping 2:00 Formula 1 Grand Prix

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 TBA 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 11:30 House Hunters International

5:30 MaveriX 6:05 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:35 Are You Tougher Than Your Ancestors? 7:00 Legends Of Oz (PG) 8:30 Good Game Spawn Point 8:55 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 China Tonight 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World

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: “On The Road” (MA15+) (’12) Stars: Sam Riley 10:45 Black Mirror (M) 11:50 Movie: “Chéri” (M) (’09) Stars: Michelle Pfeiffer

6:00 Come Dine With Me 6:30 The Cook And The Chef 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea 8:00 Eating Plants 8:30 Paul Hollywood: A Baker’s Life 9:00 Donna Hay Everyday Fresh 9:30 Royal Recipes

5:45 Shortland Street (PG) 6:15 Forged In Fire (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 The Old Man And The Tree (M) 9:50 Sexplora (M) (In French)

4:30 Everybody Loves Raymond (PG) 5:30 The Nanny (PG) 6:00 Movie: “Bee Movie” (G) (’07) Stars: Jerry Seinfeld 7:45 Movie: “Blended” (M s) (’14) Stars: Adam Sandler 10:00 Movie: “Hall Pass” (MA15+) (’11) Stars: Owen Wilson

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Seven Days To Noon” (PG) (’50) Stars: André Morell 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:35 Movie: “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (M l,s) (’11) Stars: Steve Carell

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 Father Brown (PG) 3:35 Grand Designs (PG) 4:30 Landline 5:00 Basketball: WNBL: Grand Final: Game 1: Melbourne Boomers v TBA *Live* 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Father Brown (M v) 8:20 Unforgotten (M l) 9:05 Troppo (M l) 10:00 Call The Midwife (PG) 11:00 Victoria (PG)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Randwick/ Bendigo *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Movie: “Cinderella” (G) (’15) Stars: Cate Blanchett 9:10 Movie: “The Hangover” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Bradley Cooper 11:20 Movie: “Sphere” (M v) (’98) Stars: Dustin Hoffman 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Easy Eats 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Saturday 12:00 Destination WA 12:30 My Way 1:00 The Pet Rescuers (PG) 1:30 Outback & Under 2:00 Explore 2:15 Movie: “Mermaids” (PG) (’90) Stars: Cher, Winona Ryder 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: Caroline And Adrian (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Bridget Jones’s Diary” (M l,s,v) (’01) Stars: Renée Zellweger

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 The Offroad Adventure 2:00 All 4 Adventure 3:00 Taste Of Australia 3:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 Football: Isuzu Ute A-League Men: Round 21: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory *Live* 10:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) 11:00 NCIS (M) 12:00 NCIS: Hawaii (M v)

5:30 Worldwatch 1:00 PBS Newshour 2:00 Small Business Secrets (PG) 2:30 Figure Skating: ISU World Championships 4:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar 4:30 Atypical Education (PG) 5:35 The Secret History Of World War II (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 8:30 Princess Diana’s Wicked Stepmother (PG) 9:30 World’s Greatest Bridges (PG) 10:20 Anne Boleyn - Arrest, Trial, Execution (M) 11:15 Movie: “Lost City Of Z” (M) (’16)

3:00 Special: The Day We Walked On The Moon (PG) 4:00 Special: Queen Of The World (PG) 5:00 Seven’s Horse Racing 6:00 Border Security International (PG) 6:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

1:00 AFL: Round 3: GWS v Gold Coast *Live* 4:00 AFL Women’s: Grand Final: Teams TBA *Live* 6:30 AFL: PreGame 7:00 AFL: Round 3: Collingwood v Geelong *Live* 11:00 Movie: “Trouble With The Curve” (M l) (’12)

5:10 Movie: “Teen Titans Go! To The Movies” (PG) (’18) Stars: Tara Strong 7:00 Movie: “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (G) (’12) Stars: Aziz Ansari 8:40 Movie: “Jojo Rabbit” (M l,v) (’19) Stars: Ronan Griffin Davis 11:00 Movie: “Blazing Saddles”

5:50 Vice World Of Sports 6:20 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen 6:50 NITV News Update 7:00 The South Sydney Story (PG) 7:30 Chuck Berry (M l) 9:15 Movie: “Black Sheep” (MA15+) (’06) Stars: Oliver Driver

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 Bull (M) 11:20 Blue Bloods (M v)

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) 12:15 Home Shopping 1:45 Mom (M) 3:30 Naked Beach (M) 4:00 Nancy Drew (M)

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

5:30 MaveriX 6:05 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:35 Secrets Of Skin 7:05 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding Free 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar (PG) 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:00 So Awkward (PG)

4:00 ABC News 4:30 Close Of Business 5:00 ABC News 5:30 ABC News Regional 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Australian Story 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Rosie Batty’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:30 The Brief 8:45 The Virus

6:05 Octonauts 6:30 The Most Magnificent Thing 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (M l) 8:30 Melbourne Comedy Festival (MA15+) 9:30 Sammy J (PG) 9:35 Whose Line Is It Anyway? (M s) 10:20 Penn And Teller: Fool Us (PG)

6:00 Beyond River Cottage 6:30 Hairy Biker’s Mississippi Adventure 7:30 Ainsley’s Good Mood Food 8:30 Secrets Of The Factories 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Amazon Taste 12:30 Beyond River Cottage

5:45 Insight 6:45 Extreme Food Phobics (PG) 7:35 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:35 Secrets Of America’s Shadow Government (MA15+) 9:25 Black Market (MA15+) 10:15 Small Town Secrets (M) 11:10 Sorry For Your Loss (M l)

4:30 The Road Trick (PG) 5:30 Transformers: Cyberverse (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Scooby-Doo: A New Universe” (AKA ‘Scoob!’) (PG) (’20) Stars: Will Forte 7:30 Movie: “Transformers: Dark Of The Moon” (M) (’11) Stars: Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

5:00 Rugby Union: Super W: Queensland Reds v Melbourne Rebels *Live* 7:00 Customs (PG) 7:30 Rugby Union: Super Rugby Pacific: Queensland Reds v ACT Brumbies *Live* 10:00 Movie: “Tears Of The Sun” (M l,v) (’03)

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News At Noon 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Australia’s Ocean Odyssey 3:30 Back In Time For Dinner 4:30 Tomorrow Tonight 5:00 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 l) 9:30 Killing Eve (M v)

12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 Jabba’s Movies (PG) 1:30 Movie: “Police Academy 4: Citizens On Patrol” (PG) (’87) Stars: Steve Guttenberg 3:15 Surveillance Oz (PG) 3:30 Border Security International (PG) 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) 9:00 Crime Investigation Australia (MA15+) 10:20 Born To Kill? (MA15+) 11:25 The Blacklist (M) 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Easy Eats 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 11:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 12:00 NRL: Women’s Premiership: Semi Final 1 *Live* 1:50 NRL: Women’s Premiership: Semi Final 2 *Live* 3:30 NRL: Storm v Bulldogs *Live* 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 Married At First Sight (M) 8:40 Underbelly - Vanishing Act (M) 10:15 NINE News Late 10:50 The First 48 (M) 11:40 Shallow Grave (M) 12:30 The Garden Gurus 1:00 Ultimate Rush (PG)

6:00 Religious Programs 8:00 The Offroad Adventure Show 9:00 Luca’s Key Ingredient 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 Left Off The Map 12:30 Good Chef Bad Chef 1:00 My Market Kitchen 1:20 Australian Survivor (PG) 2:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 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) 8:45 FBI (M v) 11:30 The Sunday Project (PG)

5:30 Worldwatch 12:30 Motor Sports: Speedweek 2:00 Volleyball: Australian Tour *Live* 4:00 Cycling: Volta A Catalunya Highlights 5:05 Small Business Secrets (PG) 5:35 The Secret History Of World War II (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Back To The Titanic 8:30 Meeting Gorbachev (PG) (In Russian/ German) 10:30 Country Town Pride: Untold Australia (M l) 11:30 In The Shadow Of The Moon 1:20 America’s Great Divide: Obama To Trump (M v)

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

3:00 AFL: Round 3: St Kilda v Richmond *Live* 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Ford v Ferrari” (M) (’19) Stars: Matt Damon 10:15 Movie: “The Transporter” (M v) (’02) Stars: Jason Statham 12:30 American Pickers (PG)

4:30 TBA 5:30 TBA 7:00 Movie: “Grown Ups 2” (PG) (’13) Stars: Adam Sandler 9:00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares (M l) 11:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA (M l) 1:00 Movie: “Inherent Vice” (MA15+) (’14) Stars: Joaquin Phoenix 4:00 The Rookie (M d,v)

5:45 Going Native (PG) 6:15 NITV News Update 6:25 Natural Born Rebels (PG) 7:30 True North Calling (PG) 8:30 The Final Quarter (PG) 9:55 Muhammad And Larry (M v) 10:55 Sisters In League (PG) 11:55 Follow The Rock

3:30 Truck Hunters (PG) 4:30 Buy To Build 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Beyond The Fire (PG) 6:00 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 NCIS: Los Angeles (M v) 11:15 48 Hours (M) 12:10 Movie: “Gran Torino” (M l,v) (’08) Stars: Clint Eastwood

3:00 Basketball: National League: Round 18: Brisbane Bullets v Adelaide 36ers *Live* 5:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 8:30 Friends (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 1:30 Movie: “Leap Year” (PG) (’10)

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 11:30 House Hunters USA

5:30 MaveriX (PG) 6:05 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 6:35 Secrets Of Skin 7:05 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding Free (PG) 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (PG) 9:00 So Awkward

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News With Auslan 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Language And Me 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: Savile (M) 9:50 Tate Britain’s Great Art Walks (PG) 10:35 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces (PG)

6:30 Scandimania 7:30 Classic Mary Berry 8:00 Rick Stein’s Seafood Odyssey 8:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:40 Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown 11:30 Eating Inn 12:00 Annabel Langbein: Free Range Cook 12:30 Minjiba Entertains

5:55 Bamay 6:15 Speed With Guy Martin (PG) 6:55 Lost Gold Of World War II (PG) 7:10 In Search Of (PG) 8:00 Cycling: Tour Of Flanders *Live* 2:00 War Games 1: How The Pentagon Games (M v) 2:30 France 24 News In English

5:30 Movie: “Richie Rich” (PG) (’94) Stars: Macaulay Culkin 7:30 Movie: “The Mummy” (M v) (’17) Stars: Tom Cruise 9:35 Movie: “R.I.P.D.” (M v) (’13) Stars: Ryan Reynolds 11:30 Allegiance (M v) 12:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians (M)

5:05 Movie: “The Bridge At Remagen” (PG) (’69) Stars: George Segal 7:30 David Attenborough Seven Worlds, One Planet (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Jason Bourne” (M v) (’16) Stars: Matt Damon 11:05 House (M)

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

Monday 4 April Tuesday 5 April Wednesday 6 April Thursday 7 April

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 Flights From Hell (PG)

10:00 The 64th Annual Grammy Awards *Live* (M) 1:30 Border Patrol (PG) 2:00 What The Killer Did Next (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 ABBA Forever 8:30 The Amazing Race (PG) 9:30 The 64th Annual Grammy Awards *Replay*

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 American Pickers (PG) 8:30 Movie: “We Were Soldiers” (MA15+) (’02) Stars: Mel Gibson

6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Horrible Histories News 7:00 ABC (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding National News 8:00 Free 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:25 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 (PG) 9:00 So Awkward

12:30 National Press Club Address 1:30 Back Roads 2:00 Unforgotten (M l) 2:45 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:40 Escape From The City 4:40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 People’s Republic Of Mallacoota (M l) 8:30 A Dog’s World With Tony Armstrong 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Foyle’s War (M v) 10:40 Cold Case (M v) 12:45 Flights From Hell (PG)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Australian Survivor (PG) 2:15 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 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) 9:00 Would I Lie To You? Australia (M)

7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 Australia Remastered 8:25 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:15 Restoration Australia 10:15 The Greek Islands

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:00 The Cook Up With 7:30 NITV News Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Update 7:35 8 Out Of Stein’s Taste Of The Sea 8:00 School Night Dinners 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Taskmaster (M) 9:25 8:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 9:30 Royal Recipes Back To Life (MA15+)

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 TBA 8:30 TBA 9:30 TBA 10:30 NINE News Late 11:00 Mr Mayor (PG) 11:25 Stalkers (M l,v) 12:40 Tipping Point (PG)

6:40 Great Blue Wild 6:00 Futurama (PG) 7:30 The Point 8:00 6:30 The Simpsons Wellington Paranormal (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s,v) 8:00 American Dad (M) (M) 8:30 Over The Black Dot 9:00 Letterkenny (M) 10:00 8:30 Movie: “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials” (M v) (’15) Gomorrah (MA15+)

12:00 Movie: “Family Pictures” (PG) (’93) Stars: Larissa Albuquerque 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 Double Fault - The Novak Djokovic Saga (M) 8:30 Movie: “The Accountant” (M l,v) (’16) Stars: Ben Affleck

7:00 Horrible Histories 6:00 ABC Evening (PG) 7:35 Spirit Riding News 7:00 ABC Free 8:00 The National News 8:00 Penguins Of Madagascar 8:25 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 (PG) 9:00 So Awkward

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 Rick Stein’s Taste 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 7:30 NITV News Of The Sea 8:00 Field Anh’s Brush With Fame Update 7:35 8 Out Of Trip With Curtis Stone (M l) 8:00 Art Works (PG) 8:30 Tate Britain’s Great 8:30 James Martin’s American 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) Adventure 9:30 Royal Recipes 8:30 Celebrity Letters And Art Walks (PG) 9:15 Finding Numbers (PG) 10:30 The Cook Up The Archibald (M l)

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) 10:30 Without A Trace (M d,v)

7:30 New Tricks (M s,v) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law & Order: Organized Crime (M v) 11:40 Covert Affairs (M)

2:30 Insight (PG) 3:45 Cook Up With Adam Liaw 4:15 The Architecture The Railways Built (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Tony Robinson - Britain’s Greatest River (PG) 8:30 Rise Of The Nazis - Dictators At War (M) 9:35 The Responder (MA15+) 10:40 SBS World News

6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 6:00 House Hunters Neighbours (PG) 7:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (M) International 7:00 10:20 Matildas Preview House Hunters USA Friends (PG) 8:00 The Show 10:50 FBI: Most Wanted Big Bang Theory (M s) 10:10 7:30 Masters Of Flip 8:30 (M v) 11:45 FBI (M v) 12:45 Home Town 9:30 House Mom (M d,s) 12:00 Home Home Shopping Shopping 1:30 The Late Show Hunters Renovation

6:00 American Dad (PG) 6:30 The Simpsons (PG) 7:30 Family Guy (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M s,v) 8:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M l)

2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 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 Goblet Of Fire” (M h,v) (’05) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe 10:40 The Latest Seven News 11:10 Criminal Confessions(MA15+)

3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:10 Portillo’s Greatest Railway Journeys (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Insight (PG) 9:30 Dateline 10:00 The Feed

7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Revenant” (M) (’15) Stars: Leonardo DiCaprio

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) 2:00 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Everyday Gourmet 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 Farm To Fork 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) 9:30 Bull (PG) 10:30 This Is Us (PG)

6:00 American Pickers 5:30 Escape To The (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars Country 6:30 Bargain (PG) 8:30 Movie: “The Hunt 7:30 The Coroner Dead Pool” (M) (’07) Stars: (PG) 8:30 Ms Fisher Modern Clint Eastwood 10:30 Movie: Murder Mysteries (M v) 9:30 Frankie Drake Mysteries (PG) “Kelly’s Heroes” (M v) (’70)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:30 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 2:00 Deep Water (M l,n,s) 2:50 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:50 Escape From The City 4:40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 8:30 Q+A (M)

7:30 Agatha Christies (M v) 8:45 Poirot (PG) 10:45 Law & Order (M) 11:40 Antiques Roadshow 12:05 Footy Classified (M) 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull 6:00 House Hunters Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (M v) 10:25 NCIS: New International 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Orleans (M v) 12:15 House Hunters USA Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Home Shopping 2:15 Movie: 7:30 Country House Hunters Mom (M d,s) 12:00 Home “The Expendables” (MA15+) Australia 8:30 Fixer Upper 9:30 (’10) Stars: Sylvester Stallone Beach Around The World Shopping

12:00 TBA 1:00 Bondi Vet (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 Travel Guides (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Crocodile Dundee” (M l,s) (’86) Stars: Paul Hogan 10:30 NINE News Late 11:00 Damian Lewis - Spy Wars (M v) 6:50 Great Blue Wild 7:40 High Arctic Haulers 8:30 Yokayi Footy 9:25 The Final Quarter (PG) 10:50 Road Open 11:00 My Survival As An Aboriginal

7:00 Young Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:00 Territory Cops (PG) 8:30 Movie: “War Of The Worlds” (M v) (’05) Stars: Tom Cruise 10:45 Young Sheldon

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 Farm To Fork 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)

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 Rick Stein’s Taste 7:00 Dino Dana 7:30 6:00 ABC Evening 7:00 Horrible Histories 7:30 NITV News Of The Sea 8:00 A Girls Spicks And Specks News 7:00 ABC (PG) 7:40 Spirit Riding Update 7:35 8 Out Of Guide To Hunting (PG) 8:00 Would I Lie National News 8:00 Free 8:00 The Penguins Of Madagascar 8:25 China Tonight 8:30 ABC News To You? (PG) 8:30 Whose Line Fishing And Wild Cooking 8:30 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Alone: The Beast (M) Is It Anyway? (PG) 8:55 State Adam Liaw’s Road Trip For Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Tonight 8:45 The Business 10:10 Adam Ruins Everything Good 9:00 Lightened Up Of The Union (PG) 9:00 ABC Nightly News (PG) 9:00 So Awkward

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Deep Water (M l,n,s) 2:45 Grand Designs Australia (PG) 3:40 Escape From The City 4:40 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 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)

3:00 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:40 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 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 7:35 Scotland - Escape To The Wilderness (PG) 8:30 Secrets Of The Tower Of London (PG)

6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 6:30 Bondi Rescue 6:50 Great Blue Wild 6:00 Futurama (PG) 6:00 House Hunters Neighbours (PG) 7:00 (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 7:40 Through The 6:30 The Simpsons International 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The 10:20 Football: Isuzu Wormhole (PG) 8:30 (PG) 7:30 Family Guy House Hunters USA (M s) 8:00 American Dad (M) Karla Grant Presents (M l) 9:30 Ute A-League Highlights 11:20 Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 8:30 No Demo Reno 9:30 TBA NCIS: New Orleans (M) 12:15 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 Mom (M) 10:30 Texas Flip N Move 11:30 8:30 First Dates Australia (M s) Colony (MA15+) 11:10 Home Shopping 2:15 48 Hours 12:00 Home Shopping Songlines On Screen (PG) 10:45 Family Guy (MA15+) House Hunters International

12:00 Movie: “Tiny House Of Terror” (M v) (’17) Stars: Francia Raisa 2:00 What The Killer Did Next (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 Why Ships Crash (PG) 8:50 Police Strike Force (PG) 9:50 The Rookie (PG) 10:50 The Latest Seven News

6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Outback Truckers (M) 10:30 Train Truckers (PG)

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 Underbelly - Vanishing Act (M) 10:20 NINE News Late 10:50 100% Footy (M) 11:50 Bluff City Law (PG)

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1. What is Chris Rock’s middle name? 2. Who confronted Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars? 3. In what year did Chris Rock first join the cast of the popular ‘Saturday Night Live’?

4. Who did Chris Rock play in the 2010 film ‘Grown Ups’? 5. Chris Rock made his TV debut in a 1980s cop drama. What was the show called? 6. True or false? Chris Rock appears in the music video for ‘Old Town Road’.

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Hitmaker passes away Chart-topping country star Jeff Carson (pictured) has died of a heart attack at the age of 58 in the United States. Carson is best known for hit songs ‘The Car’ and ‘Not On Your Love’. He was still making music and had a new album due out later this year. CMC line-up coming The full line-up for the CMC Rocks festival in Queensland is due to be released today.

8 Ball is back on deck 8 Ball Aitken has released a new album titled ‘Heart And Soul’. The album was recorded mainly in Nashville before 8 Ball returned to Australia 12 months ago. The new album is available now and can be obtained via 8 Ball’s website at www.8ballaitken.com. Rhett’s new music Thomas Rhett’s new album is due out today.

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people coming back on a regular basis, it’s their excellent customer service that separates them from their competitors. “We show up to the store every day because we are there for our customers,” Jayshri said. “We will take any customer request and honour it even if it’s not a current product offering. “Some of our chickens come pre-marinated with our marinate flavours, but we also cater to our customers’ requests.” Jitu and Jayshri opened the business in June 2020 during the first wave of the COVID pandemic. They said if it wasn’t for their loyal customers, they wouldn’t be where they are today. “We want to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their loyalty,” Jitu said. “It’s because of them that we were able to survive through numerous lockdowns, and we know our store wouldn’t have survived if it wasn’t for them.” Redly Chicken is located at 159 Rooty Hill Road South, Eastern Creek. They are open seven days a week and are also available on UberEATS. For more information or to pre-order, call 9677 1672.

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The week looks rather stressful, as Mars and Saturn link up (in your sign) which could drain energy, curb motivation and slow momentum. But – fortunately – Venus is also visiting your sign (until Tuesday). So make sure you celebrate the bohemian Aquarian you were born to be, as you express yourself in your own highly individual way. Be inspired by actress Kristen Stewart, who turns 32 on Saturday, “I know who I am. I have a very strong sense of self.”

Expect some frustrating dramas as Mars and Saturn stir up old grievances. Use your natural diplomatic talents to help smooth troubled waters. However, if you sit back and let other people make decisions, then you’ll just feel physically powerless and emotionally paralysed. So strive to be a more self-sufficient Pisces. Wednesday onwards is wonderful for candlelit dinners and seaside rambles, as Venus shifts into your sign and ratchets up the romance factor.

The Sun and Mercury are charging through your sign, so it’s time to express your fiery creativity and assert your feisty independence. But Mars (your patron planet) links up with taskmaster Saturn, so expect some delays, frustrations and restrictions along the way. Clever Rams will be patient, persuasive and persistent. Your motto for the moment is from Aries movie star (and this week’s birthday great) Bette Davis, “The key to life is accepting challenges.”

Resist the push from other people to rush projects and get into a panic (especially at work). Steady leadership, careful consideration and wise decision-making are required at the moment so step up and be a positive role-model. Your motto for the week is from playwright and diplomat Clare Booth Luce (who was born on April 10, 1905), “Courage is the ladder on which all the other virtues mount.” For some lucky Bulls, love and work are linked in wonderful ways.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Prosperous Venus and Jupiter help you to prioritise your professional commitments and plan your long-term goals for the future. If you devise a firm direction forward, then Lady Luck is waiting in the wings via a new job, client, bonus or promotion. Volunteer work could also be extremely rewarding. But the weekend looks rather tricky when Pluto stirs inner conflict, complicates relationships and intensifies communication. Try to keep things in perspective.

This week many busy Crabs will burn the midnight oil, as creativity bites and inspiration strikes. International connections could be particularly beneficial at work and your involvement with a group, club or organisation has others looking to you for an action plan. Resist the temptation to sidestep or snooze! Use your networking skills to drum up support, and don’t be afraid to ask experts for help. At the moment, it’s not what you know but who you know.

With the Sun and Mercury both transiting through fellow fire sign Aries, you’re feeling feisty and ready for adventure. But with proactive Mars hooking up with restrictive Saturn, you could also feel like a Cat on a Hot Tin Roof! Remember that hubris often comes before a fall. So the buzz word for this week is humility. Clever Lions will be kinder towards other people, and more tolerant of their individual idiosyncrasies and particular circumstances.

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Taskmaster Saturn demands that you roll up your sleeves and sort out any ongoing problems at work. Plus improve your professional literacy through upskilling or via the mentorship of someone with smart and savvy connections. But be careful on the weekend, when Pluto squares Mercury (your power planet) and your obsessive side could shift into top gear. Best productive plan for the week? Sort out the big stuff and don’t sweat the small stuff!

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The Sun and Mercury are in your relationship zone, and Mars conjuncts Saturn in your peer group zone. So it’s important to nurture and cherish your close friends. You could also lend a hand to a friend or relative who is sick or experiencing financial trouble. Fast thinking and creative strategies will help you solve problems and alleviate stress. Your motto for the week is from birthday great, singer Billie Holiday, “If I don’t have friends, then I ain’t got nothing.”

Mars links up with Saturn, which can mean delays, cancellations and plenty of frustrations – especially at home. Perhaps a DIY project is stalled, a family member is slowing progress or an essential domestic appliance breaks down? Avoid getting into a Scorpio stew! Aim to be proactive rather than reactive. As writer (and birthday great) Maya Angelou reminds us, “If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

Friday is the best day of the week, when Jupiter (your power planet) makes a lovely link with the karmic North Node. So the Universe may present you with an opportunity to follow your destiny. Smart Sagittarians will start dreaming and planning now! Your mantra is from birthday great, writer Maya Angelou, “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.”

Your money zone is currently being influenced by impulsive Mars and pennypinching Saturn. So wise up Capricorn – it’s time to increase your financial literacy. More careful budgeting (and less spontaneous spending) will help life run more smoothly. Keep your feet on the ground, even though your head is in the stars. On the weekend, be careful what you say to a stressed family member. If in doubt then be extra discreet, zip your lips and say nothing!

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eing a Podiatrist often sparks an interesting conversation between friends and family. Whether it be over the dinner table, over the fence with a neighbour or purely over a news article like this, many people are still unsure of who we are or what we do. Lucky for you I’m here to let you know all about it! Often coined as the “foot doctor” or “person that tidies up my feet”, podiatrists deal with a large spectrum of conditions and concerns. These often include, but are not limited to: • In-growing or thick, discoloured difficult to trim toenails. • Hard skin/callous, corns and plantar warts on feet. • Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes foot care and education. • Foot, heel, ankle, or leg pain of any kind. • Flexible foot and ankle joints. • Itchy or strange skin rashes. How do we help? Utilising extensive clinical knowledge to assess, diagnose and manage certain conditions are a podiatrist’s forte.

With reinforcement of evidence-based practice, podiatrists are able to employ a range of treatment options for varying concerns. Here at OnePointHealth, podiatrists are often working within a group of multidisciplinary practitioners to ensure the best possible outcome and goals are achieved. So, the next time you are in need of any help, visit or call in to make an appointment and we can start getting your foot health back on track. See you next week!

ou cannot browse the Internet these days without seeing a VPN advertisement. They appear on most websites with offers of protecting your privacy, blocking ads, and even giving you access to overseas streaming services. So, what is a VPN, do you need one, and can you access overseas streaming platforms? A Virtual Private Network (VPN) protects your online digital activities. Data that travels across the Internet can be tracked. The primary function of a VPN is to create an encrypted tunnel that connects to a server managed by the VPN provider. The VPN Server retrieves the website and passes this back to your computer, which is then unencrypted. This ensures your safety and protection as your ISP and other entities are unable to see what your web activity is. VPN providers have servers in multiple countries; you can connect to any of these servers and browse the Internet as if you reside in these countries. This is where access to overseas streaming services comes in. If I wanted to gain access to the BBC, I could connect to a UK server, likewise with other streaming services, including Netflix and Prime.

VPNs can also be used if you are in a part of the world that restricts access to the Internet to approved websites. Many governments heavily censor the Internet; if you are in one of these countries, then you will need a VPN to access the Internet. An example is in Australia; access is blocked to file sharing sites; connecting to a different country via a VPN allows you to access these sites. It is advisable to use a VPN when connecting to free or Public Wi-Fi. These access points offer no protection, and hackers can record data entered by you through a method known as packet sniffing. Another typical attack using Public Wi-Fi is the use of Rogue Access Points. This occurs when a hacker sets up an access point with a similar or misleading name. It could be a variation on a brand name like McDonald’s or “FreeInternet”. In this case, you are connected directly to the hacker’s computer. Using a VPN means your data is encrypted, and the hacker does not have access to your data. In today’s environment, when not at home or in the office, a VPN is now a necessity. Some of the better-known VPNs for home or individual use include PrivateVPN, ExpressVPN or NordVPN.

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tives for financial planners that are not often discussed. The introduction of compulsory superannuation, coupled with a property boom has seen many clients accumulate wealth that was unusual less than a generation ago. This has led to many clients retiring

with significantly more assets than they need to meet their requirements, no doubt a good thing. However, in order to achieve this, it is quite possible they have sacrificed more than they needed to build this wealth. One luxury being in this position allows

us to significantly reduce the risk associated with building retirement assets. We can reduce our exposure to growth assets such as shares and property that usually are more volatile than defensive assets. We can also exit investment properties with a loan against them and are reliant on a single income source to remove interest rate risk. The focus can then be on much more stable investments. The safer options will most likely result in less wealth at retirement, however, provide more certainty in the short-term. This is a desirable outcome for many clients. Others are comfortable with risk and would prefer the higher balance. The best news I have for clients that are already well on track is that we are able to direct some of their income or assets to achieving their other goals. This could be something like, an improved ongoing lifestyle, a new car, an overseas holiday or something else fun! Even if you think you are well on track to meet your retirement objectives, it is probably still worthwhile discussing your situation with an advisor as you may be overcommitting to the future at the expense of today!

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hilst lumps on pets are more frequently seen in older pets, younger animals can sometimes get them as well. Any lump or bump needs to be checked. Sometimes, they are harmless, but sometimes they are a sign that something else may be happening. It is recommended that you check your pet’s body on a regular basis. This will allow you to become more familiar with what’s normal and recognise any changes that occur. Checking for lumps on pets You can check for lumps on your pet by running your fingers through their coat starting with the head, back, sides, chest, belly, and down the legs. Although some lumps may not cause a concern, some can be very dangerous if left untreated. What kinds of lumps are there? • Lipomas (fatty lumps) – Lipomas are the most common lump found on dogs and are more common in overweight pets. These are benign cancers that can grow quite slowly and rarely spread. In some cases, they may need to be removed. • Mast cell tumours – Mast cell tumours are a common type of

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“We’ve had a few guys leave and a few new guys come in as well, which is exciting in a way. It will be interesting to see how that all turns out in terms of chemistry and how they gel together as a team.” Filling Wright’s big shoes as skipper is none other than Matthew Laffan who, like his predecessor, has been a Ram for many years. “Matt’s a different style of player and person to Nathan, but he’s been good in the role so far and is quite enjoying it as well,” Kirk said. Also returning for another season with Penrith is popular teammate and fan favourite, big Phil Aumann. The goal scoring veteran will return for another year in

Rams colours and, according to his coach, is raring to go. “We’ve also got the big fella coming back again, big Phil is defying time and coming back for his 56th season,” Kirk joked. “He’s about as fit as you’d imagine him to be but he’s very keen also. It’s always good to have the big fella back, the boys love him around the club.” The Penrith Rams will field three teams this season in Platinum Division, Platinum Division Reserves and Women’s Division 2. The 2022 AFL Sydney season gets underway tomorrow morning, with all three Rams teams taking on Southern Power at Waratah Oval in Sutherland.

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Gaha said she’s very grateful to be part of the club that likes to promote from within. “I came to Panthers after working on an Opens team for three years at another club, but the U23s role was a wonderful opportunity,” she said. “Panthers has the same philosophy as me, ‘build from home grown’, and then recruit people that have that skill and passion from other areas. It’s always nice to see people promoted, and we’ve got a few girls in our Opens team this season that have come through our pathway in the last couple of years.” The Panthers Opens side has stayed fairly stable, with just a few new players added to the mix from last year’s squad. After the 2021 season was axed after 13 rounds due to lockdown, Gaha said her players were “itching” to get on the court again. “The girls are just so keen and are working so hard. They are building a really strong connection pretty early, and that’s always a great sign as coach,” she said.

Talent all-round From softball to soccer, Brad is a sports star on the rise awards – Western Sydney Academy of Sport Softball Athlete of the Year and Penrith Softball Club’s Junior Most Valuable Player. In 2020, he was named the club’s Junior Umpire of the Year. But it isn’t just softball that Brad is making a name for himself in. He’s also very capable on the soccer field. Brad has been playing the ‘world game’ for the past 12 years and, in 2020, received a 10-Year Award for being a loyal member of Glenmore Park Football Club. With 2022 getting off to such a hot start for Brad, only time will tell just how far this talented teen will go. Nominated by his parent Kylie McCarthy, Brad’s Junior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor St Marys Leagues Club. If you or someone you know has achieved in their chosen sport, send in your nomination to Penrith Valley Sports Foundation. There are three categories to be nominated in: Reach for the Sky (up to 10 years); Junior Sports Star (11-16 years); and Senior Sports Star (over 16 years). Nomination forms are available at www.pvsf.org.au.

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course dogs to distance dogs,” GRNSW CEO, Tony Mestrov said. “We are incredibly proud of the fact that NSW is now home to the world’s richest events across all racing distance ranges, with The Thunderbolt ticking that final box for the short-course sprinters. “Four years ago, we established the world’s richest race, the Million Dollar

Around The Grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith have lost their opening game of the season, going down to the Central Coast Crusaders 55-33 in Round 1 of the Basketball NSW Waratah 1 Youth Women competition. Kelsey Waugh led the way for the Panthers in the defeat, recording 17 points in the contest. Penrith will look to bounce back when they face the Sutherland Sharks this Saturday afternoon followed by the Norths Bears on Sunday morning. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Waratah 1 Youth Men enjoyed a bye in Round 1. They will face the Crusaders and Bears in Round 2 this weekend. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 7 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season took place last weekend with Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams enjoying wins. In the SG Ball Cup, Penrith belted the St George Dragons 28-4. In the Harold Matthews Cup, the Panthers were too good for the Dragons 22-10. Meanwhile, in the Tarsha Gale Cup competition, Penrith’s Round 7 match against the Dragons was postponed. All three sides will take on the Canterbury Bulldogs this Saturday. RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 2 of the

Sydney Shield and Ron Massey Cup competitions took place last weekend, with St Marys enjoying just one win. In the Sydney Shield, St Marys defeated the Hills Bulls 22-6. In the Ron Massey Cup, St Marys lost to the Bulls 20-4. St Marys will take on the Sydney Roosters (Sydney Shield) and Blacktown Workers Sea

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Chase, and following on from the enormous success of that event, which builds year on year, we have continued to look at new events that cater for participants and also raise the profile of our industry. We have since established the world’s richest distance and middle-distance events, and now the world’s richest short-course race. “The industry feedback is that there has

never been a better time to get into greyhound racing, and while the feature races are focal points on the national calendar, GRNSW also understands that all levels of racing need to be catered for, which is why $47 million will be distributed as a part of record prize money increases across the board this year, from metropolitan to grassroots country tracks.”

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AFL: The GWS Giants have lost back-

to-back games, hammered by Richmond 109-73 in Round 2 of the AFL competition. Noah Balta kicked four goals for the Tigers in the 36-point victory, while Giants milestone man Callan Ward had 28 disposals in his 250th game. It was a horror night all-round for GWS, who lost Phil Davis (hamstring) and Daniel Lloyd (forearm) to injuries. The Giants will look to pick up the scraps this Saturday afternoon when they return home to Giants Stadium to face the Gold Coast Suns. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have snatched a draw from the hands of defeat, scoring a 96th minute goal against Melbourne Victory last Sunday night. Jason Davidson’s incredible piledriver in the 91st minute, just two minutes after defender Roderick Miranda was sent off, looked set to deliver Victory three points at AAMI Park. But central defender and former Wanderer Brendan Hamill gave away a poor handball penalty in the dying moments, with Steven Ugarkovic converting for a 96th-minute equaliser. Western Sydney will take on Sydney FC this Saturday night at Kogarah Oval in the final Sydney Derby of the year.

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heat of the world’s richest greyhound race over a short-course distance is coming to the local area on June 1. Last week Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) announced a new feature race – The Thunderbolt – which will kick off next month at greyhound tracks around the state. Worth $75,000 to the winner and carrying more than $200,000 in overall prize money, The Thunderbolt series will include heats at eight regional venues, including Londonderry’s Richmond Race Club, followed by semi-finals and a final at Grafton’s new state-of-the-art facility. The event for short-course greyhounds becomes the fourth pillar in GRNSW’s quartet of world’s richest races across respective distance ranges, with the calendar now featuring the TAB Million Dollar Chase, The 715, the Stockman & Paddock Country Classic, and The Thunderbolt. “The Thunderbolt becomes the latest piece in the calendar puzzle in our attempts to cater for all participants and their greyhounds – ranging from short-

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We use public transport via $2.50 gold card to keep costs down to get to outings. Some trips are non cost entry hence only other cost is lunch at members cost.

Contact for anyone interested is Chas Hargrave WW47611 0413978666 | charoby@icloud.com

WW47611

Seeking new members for our local NM sub group(Nepean/Blue Mountains)

ew Panthers Opens team coach Moira Gaha has declared playing Finals Netball a real possibility after a strong pre-season. With the 2022 Netball NSW Premier League season set to get underway next Wednesday night at Sydney Olympic Park, Panthers

Netball is confident of finally making some noise in the competition this season after several lean years. Speaking with the Weekender, Gaha said her Opens team have one goal in mind and that’s making Finals. “We absolutely have the capacity to make Finals. We’ve had some good pre-season games and really held our own,” she said. “We absolutely have the belief and expecta-

tion that Finals are something we should be striving for – that’s our main goal. And then we have smaller goals like constant improvement, doing the basics well and sticking to game plans. If we do that, the results will take care of themselves.” It will be Gaha’s first year at the helm of the Panthers Opens team after coaching the franchise’s U23s team the past two seasons. Story continues on » p. 70

We’ll support you to live life well. When living in your own home is no longer an option, you’re most welcome to make our home yours and live in safety and comfort. Residential care is a natural next step in life for thousands of Australians every year. With us, your life continues on your terms – you decide when to get up, eat, socialise and relax. We’ll arrange the services important to you Every resident is unique. We’ll work with you to create a personal care plan for your exact needs. Those needs will be met by our team of carers, lifestyle ofﬁcers, spiritual and wellbeing coordinators, registered nurses, and any specialists needed.

Dedicated to quality care The Aged Care Quality Standards provide reassurance that you will be treated with kindness, dignity and respect. We continually evaluate our training, systems and processes and strive to exceed these standards.

We’re for people, not for proﬁt Southern Cross Care has supported older people in NSW and the ACT for over 50 years. As a not-for-proﬁt organisation, we’re solely focused on providing the best care we can.

Visit our home with a tour To support the community in these difﬁcult times, Southern Cross Care is offering up to 28 days of free* respite care at our Thornton Park home, for a limited time only. We’ll be happy to arrange for a tour, please ask when you call.

Thornton Park Residential Care 72-78 Empire Circuit, Penrith

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