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Meet Magnum the alpaca. He’s got no idea of the fuss he caused at Londonderry last weekend when he became stuck in a dam for more than a day.

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Penrith boy Freddy Fittler names four local stars in his first Origin team

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he Blues may represent the whole of New South Wales in next week’s State of Origin opener, but there’s a real Penrith feel about the 2018 squad.

There’s new coach Brad Fittler – the 1991 Panthers premiership winner who went to St Dominic’s College and McCarthy Catholic College.

Meanwhile, a bloke he won that 1991 title with, Greg Alexander, is on the selection committee.

And then there’s the new halfback – Panthers playmaker Nathan Cleary, the easygoing, good natured 20-year-old who could be about to cure the Blues’ decade of woes.

Three of his fellow Panthers – James Maloney, Tyrone Peachey and Reagan Campbell-Gillard – are also part of the Blues team that will take on Queensland at the MCG next Wednesday.

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A mounting problem Penrith candidate Karen McKeown with Labor MPs Jihad Dib and Prue Car at Henry Fulton Public School where many students learn in demountables. Photo: Melinda Jane

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nduring freezing cold conditions in winter and boiling heat in summer, hundreds of local students are attending classes in demountables that are more than two decades old.

The Penrith electorate has 33 demountables over 20 years old, Londonderry has 55 and Mulgoa has a whopping 84.

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Dib spoke to the Weekender outside Henry Fulton Public School and said it was extremely concerning.

“There are kids in demountables that are over 20 years old, but we’re looking at rebuilding a stadium that we don’t really need to,” he said, referring to the State Government’s stadium spending.

“The fact that there are so many demountables, five on this site that are over 20 years old, I think that is a major problem.

“For a temporary solution, I can understand it, but we’re seeing some of them being refurbished. If things are being refurbished, that means you’re not looking to replace them, it just means you’re looking to tidy them up again.”

Over two decades, both parties have been in Government, and Labor was quick to point out they have tried to reduce demountable numbers in the past. They claim their demountable replacement program was scrapped in 2011.

Mr Dib said that Labor would try to re-implement a similar strategy if they win the 2019 State Election.

The Weekender approached Education Minister Rob Stokes for comment, but he handed the questions to the NSW Department of Education. The Department provided a statement that did not answer the Weekender’s specific questions.

It said the department continues to replace demountable buildings with permanent facilities.

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Barnaby, bad food and footy The hypocrisy of Barnaby Joyce Despite the moral and ethical questions it raises, I generally have no problem with TV networks or magazines paying for interviews with story subjects.

At the end of the day, commercial entities make business decisions and if the interest and revenue is there, then the chequebook plays a part – it may not be journalism in its purest form, but it’s still sitting somewhere in the realm of it.

However, the bizarre decision by Barnaby Joyce and his partner Vikki Campion to accept a $150,000 payment for talking to Channel Seven’s ‘Sunday Night’ just doesn’t sit right.

It’s a bad enough look that a sitting member of Parliament is taking huge six figure sums for TV interviews.

But it’s even worse when that same member of Parliament demanded privacy when the furore over his new partner and baby erupted.

In fact Mr Joyce has lodged a complaint with the Australian Press Council against The Daily Telegraph in regards to his privacy being breached when the publication first exposed the story.

The optics of this are terrible.

Presumably somebody in Mr Joyce’s circle has suggested this is a great way for him to win back some public support.

But even before the interview has aired, it is doing the opposite.

As a sitting MP, it is up to Mr Joyce to answer the public and media’s questions – free of charge.

Any chance Barnaby Joyce ever had of returning to lead the Nationals or resurrecting his public profile has been destroyed.

And claiming the money is going to a

“It is a poor decision from a politician who is becoming renowned for making them”

trust fund for his young son will do nothing to ease the public’s anger about this.

It is a poor decision from a politician who is becoming renowned for making them.

Junk food labels are just... junk When I succumbed to the advertising and got myself 24 nuggets for $10 at KFC last Saturday afternoon, I was under no false impression about it being a healthy lunch option.

But so-called expert research says that if my box of nuggets had a health warning on it, I might have avoided it and made myself a nice salad instead.

Fat chance.

A University of Melbourne and Cancer Council Victoria study found the use of graphic warnings – like a decayed tooth or fatty heart – on unhealthy food was an effective tool in improving a person’s diet. A whopping 95 participants took part.

Forget the expensive research, let me tell you something direct from the bloke who has too many burgers, not enough vegetables and who rates garlic bread as a must-have entree: it won’t work.

There is no fat person out there who hasn’t tried to lose weight at least once in their life. Nor is there one person who heads to the drive-thru thinking it’s a healthy decision.

Sure, more needs to be done to tackle Australia’s obesity epidemic, but scary labels on food packaging just won’t do the trick.

Panthers doing it best The top of the table Penrith Panthers are proving plenty to the rugby league world at the moment, and not just on the field.

As the game moves towards big stadiums as part of a flawed strategy, Panthers Stadium was sold out for the second time this season last Saturday night.

The same game would have attracted probably 12,000 people at ANZ Stadium.

Three grades of footy, rides for the kids, fireworks and a sensational atmosphere.

It’s what rugby league fans want.

Penrith has started to emerge from its slumber as a major sporting power in Sydney’s west by delivering fans what they want rather than taking it away.

It is a simple strategy but one the governing body doesn’t seem to get.

There is not a lot going wrong at the foot of the Mountains at the moment.

Phil Gould along with Chairman Dave O’Neill and CEO Brian Fletcher are guiding the club through what appears to be a golden period. An NRL premiership would without doubt top it all off.

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Man dies in horror M4 crash

Patient forced to wait on floor after being turfed from bed EMILY NEWTON

orced to lie on Nepean Hospital’s floor in agony for hours, a local man has spoken about his ordeal to highlight the increasing health pressures western Sydney faces.

After calling for an ambulance three times, Mulgoa’s Tim Hawkins’ wife decided to drive him to hospital only to experience appalling treatment.

“There was something in my body telling me I was in trouble and I needed urgent help,” he told 9NEWS. “I was moaning. I was groaning. I was crying.”

Arriving at Nepean’s Emergency Department at 12.10am, he was taken into triage at 12.20am and was given strong pain relief, but wasn’t seen by a doctor until 4.20am.

He was told he probably had appendicitis but by 6am he lost his triage bed and was left with the only option of lying on the floor, unable to sit because of his excruciating pain.

A nurse handed him a blanket for a pillow and he remained on the floor for three hours during which time a cleaner mopped around him “like it was not out of the ordinary”.

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Police investigate the M4 tragedy pedestrian has died after being struck by a truck on the M4 near Penrith on a day of horrors for the motorway.

At about 12.20pm on Wednesday, emergency services were called to the M4 near the eastbound Mulgoa Road on-ramp at Regentville, after reports a man was struck by an eastbound truck.

“The male pedestrian died at the scene,” a police statement confirmed.

“The man driving the truck was taken to Nepean Hospital suffering shock. He will also undergo mandatory blood and urine tests.”

Officers from Nepean Police Area Command are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and a report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

The fatality came after a shocking morning for drivers on the M4.

At 6am, a multi-vehicle crash on the M4 at Glenmore Park caused extensive delays during the peak morning commute.

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In agony, Tim Hawkins was forced to lay on the floor of Nepean Hospital’s Emergency Department for hours. Photo: 9NEWS lying on the floor,” Mr Hawkins told 9NEWS. At 9am a surgeon diagnosed him with appendicitis and moved him to a bed in a surgical ward to be operated on at 4pm.

Nepean Hospital Director of Emergency Medicine, Dr Claire Helm, has apologised for Mr Hawkins’ experience.

“When Mr Hawkins presented to the Emergency Department, it was in the

middle of renovations to improve the space. Those works are now finished,” Dr Helm said.

“A $1 billion redevelopment of Nepean Hospital is currently underway and this will deliver us a bigger Emergency Department which will help us to meet future demand for services.

“We have tried to contact Mr Hawkins to discuss his experience.”

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Reflecting on over 30 years of operational policing, experience helped guide him in joining the consistently evolving Penrith and St Marys commands in December last year.

“Over the past 12 months, our organisation has undertaken an extensive re-engineering project,” he said.

“One of the most satisfying experiences of this process was to harness and guide the experience, passion and commitment of the 310 sworn officers and sworn members of my staff, who are now attached to my command.

“To give you an idea of the scope of the challenge we had, in the first three months of this year, our command responded to over 17,000 calls for service from our community.

“The social challenges associated with substance abuse, dependency and mental health continue to cascade into our landscape, placing police officers into the forefront of being required to manage very volatile, hostile and challenging circumstances.”

He said that overall the amalgamation, while challenging, has provided more “synergy” to better service the complex

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Nepean Commander Superintendent Brett McFadden speaking at the Police Officer of the Year awards night area, particularly around domestic violence, child protection and youth strategy, and proactive crime.

Assistant Commissioner Mark Jones congratulated the local officers for their tireless hard work.

“There’s 12 Police Area Commands in the North West Metropolitan region and it’s fair to say that Nepean is, probably if not the most, one of the most challenging in the region,” he said.

“The work that goes on over here is unbelievable, it’s incredibly complex, it’s diverse, it’s challenging.”

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Top cops recognised at new awards night celebrating those who protect us EMILY NEWTON

he best of the boys and girls in blue were celebrated last week when the inaugural Nepean Police Area Command Police Officer of the Year Awards were held at St Marys Leagues Club.

Following the amalgamation of St Marys and Penrith Local Area Commands, the Rotary Clubs of Penrith, Penrith Valley, Nepean, St Marys, and Wallacia-Mulgoa Valley joined together to host the wellattended event.

Penrith Councillor Ross Fowler spoke on behalf of Rotary, letting officers know they are “appreciated and valued”.

“These awards showcase outstanding acts of courtesy, kindness, understanding, compassion and courage by those officers who serve our community,” he said.

Senior Constables John Fanning and Anthony Mascherin were the joint Vocational Excellence Award winners for their exceptional devotion to duty, both as exhibit officers.

“On his own undertaking Senior Constable Fanning took carriage of the high risk exhibits in the command,” Inspector Kylie Koenig said.

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Senior Constables John Fanning and Anthony Mascherin are the joint winners of the 2017 Nepean Police Officer of the Year Vocational Excellence Award could track each individual drug exhibit at any stage.”

The spreadsheet was then expanded to track firearms, ensuring exhibits were disposed of correctly and in a timely manner.

Similarly, Senior Constable Mascherin’s

“dedication and devotion to duties is remarkable”.

“Senior Constable Mascherin is always at work at 5am, despite not having to start work until 6am,” Inspector Mike Cruickshank said.

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infectious and helps boost the morale of staff around the police station.”

Detective Sergeant Peter Murphy was awarded the Leadership Award for his consistent willingness to go above and beyond in his work as he “exemplifies the highest calibre of leadership”.

“He possesses the combination of both personality and work ethic, which inspires others within his team to work towards their common goal,” Inspector Koenig said.

“He is certainly an officer with the ability to move through the ranks.”

Detective Senior Constables Brett Dwyer and Mark Woodhead shared the honour of being named Nepean’s first Police Officer of the Year for their efforts in dismantling a number of criminal groups across the command.

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Warwick Winns Council’s top gig EMILY NEWTON

enrith City Council’s next General Manager is expected to be a big Winn-er for the region, with Warwick Winn due to start in late August.

Recruitment for a new General Manager started earlier this year when current General Manager Alan Stoneham announced his retirement.

The Weekender understands Council’s current Assistant General Manager, Craig Butler, narrowly missed out on the top job but will continue to work in his current role.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said he was blown away by the calibre of candidates for the position.

“It was a tough process and I have the upmost confidence it has turned out the best candidate to take both Council and our City into the future,” Cr Thain said.

“Our region is on the cusp of transformative change and getting the best candidate to bring our staff and the community on the journey into our future was the main focus for the recruitment panel.

“In particular, his previous experience dealing with growth and the delivery of an airport mean Warwick has the skills

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Mr Winn, a local resident who has been living interstate for the last few years, is thrilled to be returning home.

“I’m a Penrith local at heart and it’s wonderful to be returning to where my family is. I love the region and have been watching Penrith grow with keen interest for years,” Mr Winn said.

“Penrith has so much potential and I am honoured to be chosen to lead the organisation and community through the coming years.”

His resume is impressive as the current Chief Executive Officer of Manningham City Council, and former General Manager (CEO) of North Sydney Council, Director of Planning and Development Services at North Sydney, Group Manager of Environment and Customer Services at the Blue Mountains City Council and the City Planning Manager at the Dunedin City Council in New Zealand.

Councillor Marcus Cornish is delighted with the announcement, saying it was the “greatest change for the people of Penrith on Penrith Council in 20 years”.

“New ideas from outside of a closed shop mentality can only benefit the people of Penrith,” he said.

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In some good news for local residents and businesses, the Triangle Park is set to be complete this week.

But at Monday night’s Ordinary Council Meeting, Cr Mark Davies said the Triangle Park upgrade on High Street has “taken absolutely far too long”.

“I’ve been advised businesses are reporting losses of between 20 and 60 per cent,” he said.

“If I was taking a hit of 60 per cent, I don’t know if I would still be in business.”

A chorus of Councillors agreed with Cr Davies’ concerns surrounding the timeline of the Triangle Park’s construction.

“I’m supportive of the Triangle Park in its construction, but what I am disappointed in is how long it’s taken,” Cr Davies told the Weekender.

“My concern is the project hasn’t proceeded and hasn’t been executed how it should have been.”

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With businesses adjacent to the construction area, Cr Davies said there are “economic consequences” Council needs to be mindful of, particularly after upgrades along Queen Street in St Marys were similarly dragged out.

“Now that we’re starting the construction on High Street, it’s important that we do that correctly,” he said.

Cr Davies has called for a report to be brought to Council looking at the detail around Triangle Park and its setbacks, that he hopes will “hold to account the contractors” to ensure there are no future repeats.

A Council spokesperson said the park is due to be “completed this week for residents, workers, visitors and local businesses to enjoy”.

“Unfortunately, the project was impacted by a 12-week unanticipated delay when an aging water main required replacement,” the spokesperson said.

“The water main was required to be redesigned, engineered and approved thus adding time to delivery of the park.

“This was not a simple project with most of the complexity below ground as we also upgraded stormwater drainage that services the whole CBD.”

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Man in trouble over decision to drive wife to appointment

A suspended motorist who drove his pregnant wife to an appointment has avoided a criminal conviction.

Ben Ualesi Pita pleaded guilty to driving while suspended, telling Penrith Local Court he got behind the wheel because his wife had a sore stomach at the time.

But Magistrate Stephen Corry pointed out it was not an emergency, with Mr Pita confirming it was a pre-arranged appointment.

“Mr Pita, if I convicted you today you’d lose your licence for the automatic period of six months,” he said.

“If she wasn’t well enough to drive, you should have rescheduled the appointment.”

Magistrate Corry took into account Mr Pita’s lack of antecedence before ordering him to enter a 12-month good behaviour bond.

Man in jail after violent rampage at home

A man who smashed his pregnant partner’s phone, damaged her tyres and twice “trashed” their house in a drunken rage will remain behind bars for at least three months.

Penrith Local Court heard the man became aggressive and violent when his partner refused his demands to go and get him food and drop him at a pub so he could continue drinking.

Magistrate Stephen Corry was scathing in his assessment of the man’s behaviour, noting the woman had to hide and the crimes were committed in the family home.

“The victim is entitled to be protected from you and so is the community,” he reprimanded.

He was sentenced to seven months jail with a non-parole period of three months.

Father lucky to avoid jail after facing string of serious charges A man who committed a string of

offences after his life spiralled out of control has been handed a suspended jail sentence.

Lee James Graham, 38, appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday where he narrowly avoided full-time custody.

The father-of-four, who pleaded guilty to an assortment of charges including possessing meth amphetamines, driving with drugs in his system, purchasing fake number plates, driving while disqualified, and driving an unregistered and uninsured car, was sentenced to a sevenmonth suspended sentence and stung with more than $3,500 in fines.

“You’ve got to the point where you’re knocking on the door of full-time jail,” Magistrate Stephen Corry warned.

“If you commit any other offences – and it doesn’t have to be driving offences – it will trigger those jail sentences.”

Disqualified driver claims he was simply moving his vehicle

Luke David McIlwrath has extended his stint off the road after he was nabbed driving while disqualified at Mulgoa.

Magistrate Stephen Corry rammed home the seriousness of continuing to drive unlawfully.

“Don’t kid yourself,” he said, “people go to jail for driving while disqualified.”

The provisional driver claimed the only reason he got behind the wheel was to move his car, which had a broken window.

“I didn’t want someone breaking into my car,” he said.

But Magistrate Corry said his “silly decision” would cost him.

“All you’ve done is added to the period off the road,” he said.

He was convicted, banned from driving for a further three months and fined $300.

Magistrate doesn’t buy man’s “far fetched” reasoning

Steven Matthew Simpson has been sentenced to a good behaviour bond after

being found with house breaking implements.

The 37-year-old fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday and was slugged with a $1,000 fine.

Magistrate Stephen Corry described Mr Simpson’s reasoning for being in the commercial area with the bolt cutters as “far fetched”, saying it was more likely he was there because residents were away due to the holiday season.

He was convicted and handed a Section 9 bond for 18 months with the condition he accept Community Corrections’ supervision.

Man caught driving with drugs in system ordered off the road

A father-of-five caught driving with drugs in his system has been stripped of his licence and hit with a fine.

Shane Robert Phillips’ lawyer told Penrith Local Court his client had an almost 20-year gap in offending, but had gone “back to his old lifestyle” after falling on hard times.

Magistrate Stephen Corry said in contrast to alcohol, drugs can linger in your system.

“If you want to drive you can’t take drugs because they are incompatible with each other,” he said.

Phillips was convicted, fined $300 and disqualified for three months.

Man urged to pay fines in effort to get back on track

A man busted driving unlicenced in Kingswood had been told to shape up and “fend for himself”.

When asked what he wanted to say about the matter, Alfred Luamanuvae was candid.

“I understand I shouldn’t have been driving at all,” he said.

“I didn’t take it very seriously until now and I realise it’s too late.”

Penrith Local Court heard the construction worker had been relying on his brother to get to work since he lost his

licence due to outstanding fines, but that was about to stop.

Mr Luamanuvae admitted he was unsure how he would manage to retain his employment without his brother’s help.

“I suggest you go and renew your licence,” Magistrate Stephen Corry said.

“Until you make an arrangement to pay your fines you’re not going to be able to drive. Fend for yourself. Get a licence and look after it.”

He was convicted and fined $500.

Break for man who failed to adhere to good behaviour bond

Callan Tumai has dodged the threat of re-sentencing after failing to adhere to his good behaviour bond.

Penrith Local Court heard Mr Tumai had previously demonstrated a lack of engagement but had since showed a satisfactory response.

Magistrate Stephen Corry took no action on the breach of bond, but offered a timely reminder.

“You need to understand the bond still has a number of months to go,” he stressed.

Man drove to house inspection despite being disqualified

A habitual offender who drove disqualified to attend a house inspection has had his dire predicament spelled out in court.

Sione Lamipeti Lausi’i told Penrith Local Court he knew what he did was wrong.

“I wasn’t really thinking,” he admitted.

“Well this is the fourth time you weren’t thinking,” Magistrate Stephen Corry retorted.

“The court has really run out of options of what to do with you, short of sending you to jail.

“If you come back again… there won’t be any house inspections, you won’t be going home.”

He was convicted, handed a sevenmonth suspended sentence, barred from driving for 12 months and fined $600 for also disobeying a ‘no entry’ sign.

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St Marys: Man returns to crash scene after initially fleeing

A fail to stop crash at St Marys has landed one man in hospital with serious injuries, with the fleeing driver set to face court later this month.

About 4pm on Thursday, May 24, a 54-year-old man was struck by a Mitsubishi Triton utility at the intersection of Glossop and Brisbane Street, St Marys.

It is alleged that the driver stopped and assisted the man from the road before getting back into his vehicle and then leaving the scene.

The 24-year-old man was treated at the scene by NSW Ambulance paramedics, before being taken to Westmead Hospital, where he may have his foot amputated due to his injuries.

About 6pm on the same day, a 34-yearold man attended the scene.

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The man was granted conditional bail and will appear before Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, June 12.

Werrington: Two people hurt in Friday night crash

Two people have been taken to hospital following a single-vehicle crash in Werrington.

At about 10.30pm on Friday, May 25, emergency services were called to Victoria Street at Werrington, after reports a Ford Falcon left the roadway and struck a tree.

The 28-year-old male driver was taken to Westmead Hospital with a suspected fractured leg.

His passenger, a 31-year-old woman, was taken to Nepean Hospital with minor injuries.

The third occupant, a 27-year-old man, was uninjured.

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mand have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Anyone with information that may assist is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

St Marys: Man hurt after contacting power lines

A man has suffered serious burns to his body after his clothes caught fire while he was operating a scissor lift in St Marys.

Emergency services were called to a work site on Glossop Street, St Marys, just before 10.30am on Monday, May 28 following reports a man inside a scissor lift had been injured after striking power lines.

The man, believed to be in his 20s, was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics before being airlifted to Royal North Shore Hospital in a serious condition.

His injuries are not considered life threatening.

Officers attached to Nepean Police Area Command will be assisting SafeWork NSW with inquiries into the events leading up to the incident.

Werrington Downs: Woman escapes burning home

Police are investigating after a fire destroyed a garage in Werrington Downs during an evening blaze.

On Thursday, May 24 at about 9pm, emergency services were called to Campfire Court at Werrington Downs after reports a garage was alight.

Firefighters attended and extinguished the flames.

The home sustained significant smoke damage as a result of the fire that engulfed the garage.

A 51-year-old female occupant was home at the time, but managed to escape uninjured.

Police say initial inquiries suggest the fire is not suspicious but are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers.

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ow many people does it take to free an alpaca stuck in a dam?

Londonderry local Brock Cauchi found out the answer to that after his pet alpaca found itself in a sticky situation over the weekend.

10 NSW Fire and Rescue firefighters, four members from the Londonderry Rural Fire Brigade and two fire trucks spent Sunday morning trying to free Magnum after neighbours alerted Mr Cauchi to the situation.

“I was attempting to get Magnum out, but it definitely wasn’t something that I could do myself, so I contacted the SES,” Mr Cauchi told the Weekender.

“The fire service and even the police came out, it was quite full on.”

Fire and Rescue NSW’s Bill Spek said that it was a morning of firsts for the firefighters.

“It was our first alpaca rescue, you certainly don’t get an alpaca rescue every day,” he laughed.

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After receiving the call at 9.40am, the crew from Ropes Crossing decided to call upon Blacktown station for their technical service vehicle designed for all types of rescues, including large animals.

“When we arrived on the property, it was in the dam up to its girth and it had probably been there for at least a day,” Mr Spek said.

“Generally, when we have an animal rescue like that we contact the vet to see if we can sedate the animal to reduce any injuries, but unfortunately we weren’t able to get one.

“But we spoke to one on the phone and they pretty much just said to treat them like a sheep.”

For the next hour and 20 minutes, the crews worked together to free the animal from the mud. Once free, Magnum was then reunited with his brother.

The alpacas, which were Mr Cauchi’s 14th birthday present, often use the dam as a way to cool off in warmer weather, but Mr Cauchi said the dam levels had lowered due to the lack of rain, making it quite muddy on the outskirts.

“I’m trying to keep my eye on him so he doesn’t go near the dam again,” Mr Cauchi said.

Recovering well, eating and playing with his farm friends, Magnum was pampered with a bath and a haircut post his ordeal.

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t’s an industry that has experienced significant growth over the past few years and now more young adults are jumping on board the barbering boom, bringing life back to the trade.

Proving that the trend won’t be hair today and gone tomorrow, enrollments for barbering courses at TAFE NSW have surged 424 per cent.

Barbering teacher at TAFE NSW Nepean, Jennifer Cunningham, believes the resurgence was a result of people wanting to obtain both modern and traditional skills required for men’s cuts and shaving.

“It’s been decades since barbers had their own qualification and the recent resurgence in that barbering fashion style has led to a really strong need of training in that specific area,” she said.

St Marys barber Gino Piccirilli has worked at Guido’s Hair Care for nearly three decades, and while he has seen barbers popping up around the area, he’s still struggling to find qualified barbers despite the boom in enrolments.

“I’ve been looking for a barber for five years and not one person from TAFE has rung up and asked for a job and I just don’t understand why,” he said.

“I talk to a lot of barbers and I’m not the only one, they are all in the same boat.”

Fortunate enough to now be working with his father, uncle and two other barbers, Mr Piccirilli said the 1947 men’s grooming business has been stronger than ever with more men seeking out their services.

With his love for the job stemming from the changing fashion trends, Mr Piccirilli said there would always be a need for the skill.

“All of these hipster hairstyles you see now, they’re not new, that’s something that has been done in the 40s and 50s – they just keep on coming around and around,” he said.

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Locals help light up city Students show off their creative skills as part of 2018 Vivid celebration

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TAFE NSW Nepean Diploma and Certificate III Screen and Media students collaborated with campuses across the state to create the Light Houses installation, located in The Royal Botanic Gardens.

Head teacher of Photography, Screen and Media at Nepean, Craig DaalmeijerPower, said the experience gave students the opportunity to build upon a portfolio while gaining industry experience.

“It gave them a real-world situation where they had to submit their designs, get selected and then from there had to learn how to interpret these designs into another form, working with a team of people,” he said.

“It was a really great way of teaching them real-world skills and scenarios.”

Required to draw up their experiences living in western Sydney as inspiration for their work, Mr Daalmeijer-Power described his students’ installations as “organic” with lots of different patterns and shapes used, giving them a unique look.

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One of the three TAFE NSW Nepean students to have their work selected to be included in the exhibition was Emily Shaddock, who said it had been a challenging yet rewarding experience.

“It feels pretty good to have my work in the installation and I’m really happy about it,” she said.

“My teacher was really helpful, giving me guidance with the stencils as I was still learning about those processes.”

Working collaboratively in teams over five weeks, the students joined other students from TAFE NSW Enmore, Eora, Port Macquarie, Campbelltown, Wauchope, Murwillumbah and Kingscliff to create their vision for the festival of lights’ 10th anniversary.

“The team here at the Nepean Arts Design Centre are really impressed with the collaborative work of the students and how they have achieved their goals of interpreting their different designs and turning them into a reality,” Mr Daalmeijer-Power said.

The Light Houses installation will appear as part of Vivid Sydney until Saturday, June 16.

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I am writing from the not-for-profit organisation the Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia. In particular I’m wanting readers to be aware that far too many people who have a serious mental illness are not getting treatment, and we need to get that to change. It’s estimated less than 50 per cent of Australians who have a serious mental illness get treatment. Obviously this is alarming. The Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia urges people who may have mental health issues to reach out and get the help they need. There is significant support out there from GPs, clinical specialists, and most importantly, community mental health services. We have a free phone number people can call from anywhere in Australia to get guidance and just call 1800 985 944 if you need some advice on where best to go. Our latest campaign highlights that 230,000 people in Australia are estimated to have schizophrenia. It is utterly shameful that the average life expectancy of someone with schizophrenia in this country is now just 54-years-old. We have to do so much more to support people with schizophrenia.

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Going sky high Do we really need to be playing “catchup” to Parramatta? (Disastrous for Penrith,

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Is there no vision which doesn’t include monstrosities in the skies of Penrith as there are few, if any sky high buildings that have aesthetic appeal and even less that people adore. Wake up Penrith before it’s too late.

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Pressure on Penrith Penrith on a whole can’t handle the strain it’s under now, they are seriously having a laugh if they think adding a 38 storey building is good for Penrith.

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Foley was speaking the truth In this age of being offended by everything, it seems we are now also offended by the truth. Luke Foley’s comments last week simply reflect the truth, that so many of the suburbs we knew and loved have been ‘taken over’. If you grew up in Bankstown and go back there now, it’s a completely different place. I would really question the sanity of anyone who says it’s changed for the better.

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Sleep critical to our health A good night’s sleep can be hard to find, especially if you’ve got the wrong bed LAUREN SUTTIE

ust like eating, breathing and moving, sleep is a basic human need that is a crucial part of living.

But with the habits of everyday life often comprising this basic need, it is becoming more important to invest in a good night’s sleep.

Harvey Norman Bedding’s Nash Pillai said that getting a good night’s sleep was a key factor in living an all-round healthy lifestyle.

“A lot of people don’t realise that the three most important aspects to wellbeing and a healthy lifestyle is sleep, diet and exercise,” he said.

“Sleep is just like a mobile phone, you have to recharge it overnight and that is what you have to do to your body as well, you need to sleep and recover.”

With more and more Australians losing sleep, Mr Pillai said his team’s mission was to help eliminate the two biggest factors of bad sleep – poor circulation and lower back pain.

“Current statistics show that 7.4 million people in Australia suffer from a bad night’s sleep,” he said.

“We are trying to improve people’s lives through better sleep.”

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Peter Anderson and Nash Pillai at Harvey Norman in Penrith. Photo: Melinda Jane With over 20 years’ experience in the bedding industry, Mr Pillai said his staff weren’t there to just sell mattresses, but to provide sleep solutions for customers and all their sleep needs. Finding the right bed is critical.

“It’s not one size fits all with a mattress, everyone has different needs, and everyone goes through different stages in their life,” he said.

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Multicultural Penrith It was my pleasure to host an official welcome to the Multicultural NSW Advisory Board with approximately 40 community members during their recent visit to Penrith.

Multicultural NSW is the agency that provides advice for the NSW Government in building community harmony and understanding in communities across the state.

The Advisory Board provides support to Multicultural NSW in these endeavours.

Their visit to Penrith saw them engage and consult with members of Council’s Multicultural Working Party, residents, and local social service organisations on matters of interest and concern to the City’s multicultural communities.

They were also made aware of the rapidly growing number of residents from different language and cultural backgrounds in the City and the importance of all levels of government continuing to contribute to social inclusion and community connection.

The Advisory Board also had the opportunity to meet a diverse group of students from Cambridge Park Public School and Chifley College Dunheved

Campus. The students promoted the achievements of their schools in supporting a harmonious school environment and mutual understanding and respect between students.

The Hon Stuart Ayres MP, Minister for Western Sydney, Minister for WestConnex, and Minister for Sport presented Council with a grant of $5,000 from Multicultural NSW for Council’s Spicy Penrith event, scheduled for October 13 this year at The Joan.

Chairperson of the Advisory Board, Dr Hari Harinath, praised Council and our communities for the initiatives taken to contribute to a welcoming City for new residents from different language and cultural backgrounds.

Nepean Multicultural Access hosted the Advisory Board at St Marys Community Centre with participants in two Council projects – Spicy Penrith and the Multi-faith Roundtable – presenting their achievements and upcoming initiatives to continue building respect and understanding between our communities.

Have a great weekend, I’ll see you next week!

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tudents from Glenmore Park High School are turning trash into cash as they hope to raise enough money for a mini bus.

Collecting cans and bottles from their peers and community, the students from the support unit are using the Return and Earn scheme to raise money for the vehicle.

Spokesperson for the support unit, Lachlan Mackay-Caunce, said they hoped the bus would help reduce the costs of excursions, giving them more access to new experiences.

“For a long time, our support unit has wanted a mini bus, so we can increase the hands-on real life learning opportunities we can access,” he said.

“We also wanted to stop recyclable items going to landfill.”

Raising almost $3,700 of their $25,000 goal through cake stalls, raffles and Return and Earn, head teacher of the unit, Leasa Clark, said that while it was a slow process, they were all determined to see it through.

Lachlan, the first student from the support unit to be selected for junior leadership this year, said the project hadn’t just inched the students closer to achieving their goal, but it had also given

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The Melbourne Cup breakfast is the business group’s way of giving back to the local community – the same community that supports the businesses who are part of the network.

Last year, more than $19,000 was raised for The Haven women’s shelter at the breakfast.

Each year, the Nepean Business Network takes nominations from local charities who would like to be the beneficiary of the fundraising event. Members vote on who they would like the beneficiary to be from the submissions received.

The breakfast is run every year on Melbourne Cup day. Money is raised through ticket sales as well as raffles, sweepstakes, auctions and other items.

To submit a nomination for a charity you’re involved with, send an email to secretary@nepeanbusinessnetwork.com. au detailing why the particular charity should be chosen.

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“It’s also raised the profile of the support unit in the whole school and has shown that these are just nice, lovely kids not to be scared of,” Ms Clark added.

If you would like to donate towards the bus, call 4733 0155.

Return and Earn donations from the community can also be made at the school on the first Friday of every month from 3pm to 6pm.

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New event for west Following the success of Vivid Sydney over the past decade, western Sydney is set to get its own unique cultural festival starting next year.

“Having successfully grown Vivid Sydney from very humble origins to what it is today I am confident we will be able to create a world class event for western Sydney,” Premier Gladys Berejiklian said.

“There are a number of ideas under active consideration ranging from laneway festivals, night markets and music festivals.”

Tourism and Major Events Minister Adam Marshall praised the idea.

“We want it to draw visitors from across Sydney, NSW and Australia to the suburbs of Parramatta, Penrith, Liverpool and Campbelltown,” he said.

‘Shrek’ honoured Shrek will forever find a home in the swamp, as a water area at Leonay Oval will be named in honour of Peter Howlett.

Endorsed by Councillors at Monday night’s Ordinary Council Meeting, the water area will be named The Peter ‘Shrek’ Howlett Swamp.

Mr Howlett, who passed away in January 2018, made a significant contribution to the Emu Plains Rugby League Club serving over 11 years as a dedicated volunteer.

The club now has a player base of almost 600, with much of this success being testament to the hard work Mr Howlett provided.

A memorial plaque will be installed at the water area.

Oliver hits the right notes Passionate piano player is youngest scholarship recipient LAUREN SUTTIE

ight aspiring musicians will have the opportunity to further foster their talent thanks to the Penrith Conservatorium of Music.

The local musicians were recently awarded the Penrith Conservatorium of Music Scholarships for 2018, which recognises the future potential of conservatorium students, helping to put them on a pathway to a professional music career.

One of the recipients was nine-year-old Oliver Jin, the youngest musician to receive one of the prestigious scholarships since its inception.

“I practice every day just to improve my piano, so I feel very proud because this is the first time I’ve got a scholarship,” he said.

Taking up piano three years ago, Oliver has since participated in a number of concerts and is looking forward to further improving his passion.

“I like playing piano because it makes me feel relaxed and calm in my mind and body,” Oliver said.

“I hope this scholarship will give me a lot of tips on how to play piano well.”

Music Programmer and coordinator of the scholarship program at The Joan, Valda Silvy, said it was exciting to see the level of talent these young musicians had

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“The standard of applicants was tremendous and the candidates gave outstanding performances,” she said.

“It certainly made our job of choosing the seven recipients very difficult, but those selected are a wonderful group of young musicians with very exciting prospects for the future.”

Other recipients this year were Alexander Frendo (guitar), Victor Zhou (piano), Wellington Dulay (saxophone), Divinia Eather (voice), Layla Marinos (violin), Tom Masters (voice) and Dominic Hart (piano).

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SCOTT MCRAE GOES SOLO » It appears the Panthers have returned

to the solo work of Scott McRae as far as game day announcements and hosting is concerned. In a shake-up this year, former cheerleader Nat Sinclair shared the duties with McRae for the opening games of the season but has now disappeared from the match day schedule. McRae has been the voice of Panthers Stadium for more than 20 years – first joining the club for the 1998 season.

» Reagan Campbell-Gillard had a strong

performance against the Dragons last Saturday night but it came after a week of major discomfort. RCG had his wisdom teeth out the day after Penrith’s game against the Wests Tigers last month and went several days without solid food.

» Spotted: Panthers recruitment manager Jim Jones being treated like an A-list celebrity at Nepean Village on Sunday morning. Jones was swamped by fans wanting to have a chat about Penrith’s rise to the top of the table.

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» Four Penrith players have made the

NSW Under 18’s squad ahead of next week’s game against Queensland at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Shawn Blore, Hayden Bonanno, Spencer Leniu and Maurice Trindall all made the squad.

» The lead-up to last Saturday’s top of

the table clash at Panthers Stadium had everyone pumped up, including the team at the Western Weekender who celebrated Footy Jersey Friday while raising a little bit of money for the Beanie for Brain Cancer initiative.

» I mentioned a few weeks ago that

rampaging young forward Jack Hetherington has a horrible judiciary record and he needs to improve his discipline.

Unfortunately Hetherington has again been charged by the NRL’s Match Review Committee, copping a one match ban this week for Dangerous Contact on Paul Vaughan in last week’s clash against the Dragons.

» Penrith have signed talented Tweed

Heads brothers Brayden and Glenn McGrady. 21-year-old Brayden and 17-year-old Glenn have both signed twoyear deals with the Panthers.

Panthers boss is back with the handle @ philgould15 – and has already been answering fans’ questions on a whole range of rugby league topics.

» Spotted: Sports Minister and Penrith

MP Stuart Ayres at Panthers Stadium last Saturday night with his partner Marise Payne (a Dragons fan). With more than 21,500 fans packing the stadium, it was a great reminder for Mr Ayres of how much fans want suburban footy and not the big stadium strategy for club football.

» James Maloney’s incredible record at

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ollowing a standout performance the night before, Nathan Cleary patiently waited all of Sunday to hear the life changing news that he had been selected to make his State of Origin debut.

With his parents not home at the time, the 20-year-old Panther sat nervously on the couch waiting for his phone to ring.

At 7pm, the phone finally came to life.

It was Panthers great and Blues selector, Greg Alexander.

The phone call was short and sweet.

All Cleary needed to hear were those four important words: “You’re the Blues halfback”.

Cue the celebrations – albeit solo-style until his dad Ivan and mum Bec got home.

Cleary, who is still to play his 50th NRL game, was one of four Panthers who received the news of a lifetime last Sunday evening.

Along with Cleary’s halves partner James Maloney, in-form Penrith prop Reagan Campbell-Gillard and livewire utility Tyrone Peachey were also given the exciting news that they too would make their Origin debuts in Melbourne on Wednesday night.

The last time Penrith had four NSW representatives in an Origin match was back in 2004 when Luke Lewis, Luke Rooney, Craig Gower and Trent Waterhouse all made the team.

For Cleary, it is potentially the start of a long representative career. Experts including Panthers boss and former Blues coach Phil Gould have called on NSW to stick with the Panthers star long-term.

Cleary was in serious doubt to make his Origin debut this year when he suffered a knee injury in Round 3.

He’s played two games since returning from the injury, including a starring role in Penrith’s 28-2 victory over the Dragons last Saturday night.

With so many Origin spots up for grabs, Blues coach Brad Fittler was at a packed

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“I deliberately went out to see how Nathan and James [Maloney] went,” Fittler said.

“It was a huge occasion out there at Penrith… him and James were the two that steered their team around and got the result on Saturday night.”

With so many questions surrounding Maloney’s defence, Fittler said he’s been impressed with his number six of late

after having a quiet word with him a few weeks’ back.

“In his last two games, no team has scored down his side. He seems to have bettered his defence,” Fittler said.

“He’ll also be positioned next to Boyd [Cordner], and they’ve defended together before.”

One “tough” call Fittler had to make was to Panthers star Trent Merrin who, despite playing out of his skin at prop this season, just missed the cut for Origin I.

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I think Brad Fittler and Kevin Walters have both picked really suited sides to combat each other on Wednesday night.

NSW have chosen a side that’s fast and has the potential to score plenty of points, while the Maroons have selected a team that has a nice mix of players that have been there before but who are in form too.

It’s all shaping up to be a unique and very open series.

A few weeks ago I declared that Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary shouldn’t be chosen for Origin I as I was worried how he would come back from a serious knee injury. But after seeing his performance against the Dragons last Saturday, I have no doubt he’ll do the job – and do it well.

Yes, I copped plenty of criticism from leaving him out of my initial Blues team but unfortunately I wasn’t able to hold my Origin I team back until after the Dragons clash.

I spoke with Nathan earlier this week

at the True Blues dinner and I think he wasn’t even sure how he was going to fair in his first two games back.

One key aspect that will help Nathan in his Origin debut and throughout the series is having his Panthers halves partner James Maloney with him every step of the way.

I think the pair will share the duties in steering the side, just like they do at Penrith.

Having Maloney will be a nice security blanket for Nathan, not that he’ll need it.

I was also very happy to see fellow Penrith pair Reagan Campbell-Gillard and Tyrone Peachey selected for the Blues as well.

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For me, Reg is the best front rower in the world right now. Hearing his passion at the True Blues dinner the other night was music to my ears, it was the kind of

passion NSW had lacked in years’ past and now we finally have it.

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Dragons.

St George-Illawarra have been the team to beat this season, but the Panthers showed that this competition is far from a one horse race.

A sellout crowd of 21, 565 were treated to a rugby league clinic by the mountain men, who played like a team possessed during a stunning 80 minute performance.

Nathan Cleary and James Maloney were again outstanding for Penrith, with both players cementing their spots in the Blues side after a dominant display over the competition’s in-form halves pairing of Ben Hunt and Gareth Widdop. But special praise also needs to be given to the Panthers forward pack.

The Panthers had four forwards – Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Trent Merrin, Isaah Yeo and Vilame Kikau – all run for over 100 metres, while fill-in fullback Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was outstanding in the number one jersey, running for a game high 267 metres.

The Dragons, however, failed to have a

single forward run over 100 metres. It’s a telling statistic.

If Penrith’s attack was impressive their steely resolve in defence was just as good if not better.

The Dragons threw plenty at the Panthers’ defensive line, but like they have all season, the Panthers side just kept turning up.

The Panthers have now set themselves up for a genuine run at this year’s premiership, but will need to get through a tough State of Origin series first.

With success comes the burden of representative duties, with the Panthers providing four players to the Blues side this year in James Maloney, Nathan Cleary, Reagan Campbell-Gillard and the in-form Tyrone Peachey.

Anthony Griffin may have had a smile from ear-to-ear watching his side ply their trade on Saturday night, but you can guarantee he’ll be watching Wednesday night’s series opener with baited breath, praying his fab four make it through the game injury-free.

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or the past four years, best friends Mike Tyler and Christopher Wayne have been stripping away their top hats and capes, taking magic to a whole new level.

Working 9-5 jobs before turning to magic, Mike said they both couldn’t believe that no one had thought to combine the second oldest profession with the two things that everyone loves – nudity and comedy.

“We were full-time clothed magicians first and we both had successful careers doing that,” he said.

“I did high end corporate events and functions and Chris was the first Australian magician to have his own TV series, and he did a lot of magic with families.

“We always wanted to design a show that was different to what other magicians were doing around the world, and to take magic to an audience that wouldn’t normally attend a magic show.”

It was there the idea of the Naked Magicians was born.

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“We were performing at the Brisbane Comedy Festival and there was a moment in the show where we were naked,” he said.

“I remember looking down at the front row and Chris’ mum was sitting there and she just locked eyes with me. I can’t look at her the same way now.”

Compared to the likes of Magic Mike, but with actual magic tricks, the Naked Magicians prove their motto that good magicians don’t need sleeves and great magicians don’t need pants.

“We like the audience to have a laugh and enjoy the magic, get to know us a

bit before they do see our magic wands,” Mike laughed.

“We’ve had a couple of times where tricks have gone wrong when we’ve had audience members on stage who were a little too enthusiastic to see us naked.

“But we haven’t had any wardrobe malfunctions because we don’t actually have a wardrobe.”

With incredible escapes, mind reading and a metaphorical climax for the final act, Mike said it’s best to leave the kids at home for this one.

The Naked Magicians will be performing at Evan Theatre on Thursday, June 28 at 7.30pm. This is an 18+ event. Tickets start at $44.90. To book, call 1300 PANTHERS.

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ince forming in 2009, heavy metal band Dream on Dreamer have had a successful, yet challenging rise to fame.

Through the health scares, line-up changes, and even legal issues, Dream on Dreamer have emerged on the other side stronger than ever.

Since releasing their first EP in 2009, the band’s songs have since charted on the iTunes and ARIA charts, with their debut album nominated for Rock/Metal Album of the Year.

2018 has already been a busy year for the band after the release of their fourth studio album, ‘It Comes and Goes’.

Their new 10 track release is proof that the band has found a way to transition between metalcore and alternative rock, with a fresh new vision and sound.

‘It Comes and Goes’ is cited by the band as being the release that is the reset button for them, with music that naturally evolves as its members do.

Catch Dream On Dreamer at the Tattersalls Hotel on Friday, June 1 at 8pm. This is a free event. For more information, call 4744 2002 or visit www.tattersallshotelpenrith.com.au.

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With three lead singers and diverse instrumentation, Perch Creek combine five-part vocal harmonies with folk, pop, roots and rock musical styles, all threaded together by the band’s unique five-way collaborative songwriting.

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Their first single ‘Mama Sings’ has met shining reviews and enjoyed airplay on Triple J, Double J, ABC Radio National and various local and community stations across Australia and Canada.

After successfully touring the UK, Canada and Dubai, Perch Creek are heading back home for a national tour.

Don’t miss this haunting, yet uplifting act that is Perch Creek.

Perch Creek will be at The Metropole Guesthouse on Friday, June 8 at 6pm.

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Complete with visual footage and narration, the show will take audiences into the depths of the life that is Billy Joel.

Buy tickets now before it’s too late!

Piano Man – The Billy Joel Tribute Concert Australia will be on at Evan Theatre on Friday, June 1 at 8pm.

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Friday, June 1 Piano Man, The Billy Joel Experience – Evan Theatre $37.45, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Mary’s Karaoke and DJ – Hawkesbury Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4577 3050 The Frocks – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Haus of Komedians – Rooty Hill RSL From $45, 8pm 9677 4916 The African Children’s Choir – Springwood High School From $15, 7.30pm 0437 347 657 Night Garden – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 6pm 4735 1100 Jimmy Barnes: Working Class Man – The Joan $119.90, 8pm 4723 7600 Urinetown Blue Mountains Theatre 4723 5050 Friday, June 1, 8pm, $36

Karaoke/DJ – Penrith Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 2060 Method – Baroque Room From $15, 7.30pm 4782 1111 Dream on Dreamer – Tattersalls Hotel Free entry, 8pm 4744 2002 Boys Light Up – O’Donoghues Free entry, 9pm 4735 5509 Julien Clement – The Rooster Restaurant Free entry, 12.30pm and 6.30pm 4782 1206

Saturday, June 2 Free Fall – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Simply Bushed – Colonial Hotel Free entry, 8pm 9623 1384 Video DJ TA$K – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 9pm 4721 5764

Urinetown – Blue Mountains Theatre $36, 2pm 4723 5050

Friday, June 8 Personal – Riverside Theatres From $39, 11am and 7.30pm 8839 3399 Jazz Daiquiri – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Songs in the Key of Motown – Evan Theatre $54.35, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS Perch Creek – The Metropole Guesthouse From $20, 5pm 4782 5544 Girls in Music – O’Donoghues Free entry, 7pm 4735 5509 Dragon Rooty Hill RSL 9677 4916 Friday, June 8, 7.30pm, $30

Jordan Ireland with the Purple Orchestra – Baroque Room From $25, 7.30pm 4782 1111 Desperado, The Eagles Show – Evan Theatre $25, 8pm 1300 PANTHERS The African Children’s Choir – Wycliffe Christian School From $15, 7.30pm 0437 347 657 Mulgoa Road Jazz Band – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Urinetown – Blue Mountains Theatre $36, 2pm and 8pm 4723 5050 Born Jovi – Blue Cattle Dog Hotel Free entry, 8pm 9670 3050 Martyn and Karl – The Rooster Restaurant Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 1206 Buddy’s Back – Blacktown Workers From $20, 8pm 9830 0600

Sunday, June 3 Blake Tailor – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 1pm 9677 4916 Hayley Marshall – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Talking Rubbish Comedy Gala – The Joan Free entry, 7pm 4723 7600 Pink Cadillac – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 A Night with the Spirit – Rooty Hill RSL $35, 8pm 9677 4916 Anne Edwards – The Rooster Restaurant Free entry, 12pm 4782 1206

Blake Tailor – Rooty Hill RSL Free entry, 1pm 9677 4916 Jed Zarb – Jamison Hotel Free entry, 1pm 4721 5764 Celtic Heart – Hotel Blue Free entry, 6.30pm 4782 6922 Midnight Drifters – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Daniel Champagne – The Metropole Guesthouse From $20, 5pm 4782 5544 Backlash Duo – Blacktown Sports Club Free entry, 1pm 8822 2444

FourPlay – Baroque Room From $25, 8.30pm www.trybooking.com/ VMMM After Party Band – St Marys Leagues Free entry, 9pm 9677 7777

Saturday, June 9 Jellybean Jam – Penrith RSL Free entry, 9pm 4728 5200 Chris Drummond Duo – Blacktown Workers Free entry, 8.30pm 9830 0600 Half Pint Duo – The Hydro Majestic $35, 8pm 0411 954 826 Personal – Riverside Theatres From $39, 2.15pm and 7.30pm 8839 3399 Blake Tailor – Penrith Panthers Free entry, 5.30pm 1300 PANTHERS Cyndi Lauper & Madonna show – Colyton Hotel Free entry, 9pm 9623 2266 Rave On – St Marys RSL Free entry, 8pm 9623 6555 Bob Gillespie – Penrith RSL

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Penrith Valley Seniors Computing Club • AGM 11am June 4 at Snr Citizens Centre Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month 0402 699 611 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Penrith Harmony Barbershop Chorus • Mondays at 7pm 4735 2637

An incredible night at Penrith Regional Gallery For one night only, the Penrith Regional Gallery will have its gardens transformed as it showcases music, paintings, drawings, ceramics and digital projections created by local youth. Make sure you rug up, bring a torch and spend the night exploring the garden and immersing yourself in local culture. The free annual pop-up celebration of youthful creativity will be on this Saturday, June 2 from 6pm. To RSVP, call 4735 1100.

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Run away and join the circus, The Ukulele Circus that is! Catch Lucky Phil and his circus at the Blue Mountains Hotel tonight.

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Gringo (MA15 Strong violence) Daily: 11:00AM, 12:40PM, 6:30PM, 9:00PM

Solo: A Star Wars Story (M Science fiction violence) Daily except Fri, Sat: 10:00AM, 12:40PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM. Fri, Sat: 10:00AM, 12:40PM, 1:30PM, 2:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM, 8:30PM, 9:30PM, 10:20PM.

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Ê It was good to see Paul Vautin back on last week’s ‘The Footy Show’, where he made a farewell speech to the show’s loyal fans after being dumped late last year in favour of Erin Molan and a new format.

While sincere in his sentiments, you can tell Fatty is still upset with how his time on the long-running show ended. ‘The Footy Show’ hasn’t been the same without the Fatman, with the show’s weekly ratings at all-time lows.

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Ê ABC in America has cancelled the revival of ‘Roseanne’ after the show’s star, Roseanne Barr, was involved in a racism scandal on Twitter. Channel Ten in Australia has confirmed it won’t air the remaining episodes of the sitcom.

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Ê The Gold Logie nominees for this year’s Logie Awards on the Gold Coast are in. The nominees are: Tracey Grimshaw, Grant Denyer, Amanda Keller, Rodger Corser, Jessica Marais and Andrew Winter.

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Ê ‘The Feed’ comedian Michael Hing will front a new three-part SBS documentary series ‘Where Are You Really From?’

The doco hears from descendants of migrants and learns about their communities and heritage. It premieres on Friday, June 8 at 7.30pm. Ê Channel Seven are looking for couples to be a part of the third series of ‘Seven Year Switch’. To apply, visit go.mycastingnet.com/Apply/Show/SevenYearSwitch. Ê

‘MasterChef Australia’ are currently asking for amateur cooks to be a part next year’s series. To be considered you must

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This stunning girl has been overlooked for Adoption for 4 weeks now so we hope that someone will see her photo and decide to come and meet her. She did spent the first week quite unsure of the shelter environment but is now out and about mingling with the other cats and visitors.

After coming to the Shelter as a stray this lovely kitten was Adopted into a family home. Sadly after 3 weeks they changed their mind about the Adoption and surrendered her back so for the 4th time in her short life this stunning girl is looking for a family to love and care for her.

HCC 171 DOMESTIC FEMALE 8 MONTHS $181.50 AVAILABLE FOR REHOMING 2.6.18 At 8 months old this girl was loved by someone and had a home. She is in good condition and is wearing a collar yet no one has come to claim her and sadly she is not chipped. Now she is looking for a new family to Adopt her and keep her safe and loved for her lifetime, if you think that could be you please contact the shelter or pop in and meet her.

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Ê Season four of US drama ‘The Affair’ will premiere at 9.30pm on Tuesday, June 19 on Showcase. It’s set to air immediately after the return of Aussie prison drama ‘Wentworth’. Ê Superman prequel, ‘Krypton’, has been renewed for a second season. The Syfy series will return next year. Ê More shows have been axed in the US over the past week including ‘Code Black’, ‘Hap and Leonard’, ‘The Last Ship’, ‘iZombie’ and ‘LA to Las Vegas’.

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Midori has come into the shelter as a stray and although she is chipped no owner has come forward so Midori is now looking for a new home for the remainder of her years. For 11 years old Midori is a fire cracker and loves treats, you can throw her as many as you like and she jumps catches and never misses one! A gentle walk each day and time with her family is what this girl is looking for.

We always recommend bringing your own dogs to the shelter to meet any of the shelter dogs.

Ê New UK series ‘Bromans’ is currently airing Thursday nights on 9GO. The eight-part show features buff males living alongside their girlfriends in a simulation of ancient Rome, and battle like gladiators to make it through to the Emperor’s Games. Catch it at 9.30pm. Ê New Matt Groening (‘The Simpsons’, ‘Futurama’) series ‘Disenchantment’ will premiere on Netflix on Friday, August 17.

The new animation follows the story of Bean, an alcoholic princess, her elf companion Elfo, and her “personal demon” Luci, who live in a medieval kingdom known as Beanlandia. Season one will feature 10 episodes. Ê TV legend Cornelia Frances passed away this week at the age of 77.

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Introducing Macy the young, energetic Bull Arab girl that has a very sweet, friendly personality and is looking for her Forever Home. Macy is only 12 months of age and has already been at the shelter 3 - 4 weeks hoping her owners would come but sadly that hasn’t happended. Macy is looking for a family that can give her the care and love she deserves so if that’s you please come and meet her...

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Penrith’s community spirit was on show at last Thursday’s Biggest Morning Tea event at WOTSO. Photos: Hilary Nathan Photography

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Plenty of locals turned out to support last weekend’s Wigs 4 Kids event at Insignia. Photos: Megan Dunn

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Test your knowledge about 1990s TV in this week’s special trivia quiz!

1. How many Emmy Awards did the hit comedy ‘Frasier’ win?

2. In what show did the character Steve Urkel become famous?

3. In what show did Dick Van Dyke play a doctor turned crime investigator?

4. Joey, Chandler and Ross are all

characters from what popular TV show?

5. For how many seasons did the iconic TV show ‘Seinfeld’ run?

6. Who played the lovable Philip Banks on the hit comedy ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air’, which ran from 1990 until 1996?

ANSWERS 1. 37 2. Family Matters 3. Diagnosis Murder 4. Friends 5. Nine 6. James Avery

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PENRITH’S MOST RESPECTED LINE-UP OF LIFESTYLE EXPERTS

ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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Communicating well is the key to a good week. But don’t get carried away and exaggerate your ability to contribute.

It’s much better to under-commit and over-deliver! You really can make a difference if you think global and act local. A friend is also looking to you for emotional support and personal encouragement.

Not tactless comments or pie-in-the-sky promises. So slip on your compassionate hat and adjust your approach.

LEO

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

Tuesday and Wednesday are the best day to socialise, communicate and circulate. Then Neptune squares the Sun on Thursday. So don’t worry if your concentration wanes, your confidence is curbed or your motivation is muted. It’s just a passing phase. Use the time to tap into your intuition and delve into some delicious daydreams. But it’s definitely not a good week to make momentous decisions – especially involving finances.

TAURUS

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

If you expect projects to proceed at a cracking pace then you’ll be sadly disappointed. Everything will take longer than expected, as Neptune muddles proceedings and provides plenty of distracting detours along the way. And have you drawn up a wish list of your goals for the future? On Sunday, use your earthy energy in practical ways via cooking, gardening, building or exercise.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

The planetary patterns highlight your helpful nature and your strong desire to be of service to others. But do other people actually require your well-meaning assistance? Be careful you’re not just being a fussy and finicky meddler. And if you are too quick to critique others, then you could find yourself with a fractious friend, a cranky colleague or a livid lover on your hands.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

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With Neptune squaring the Sun and Mercury, self-delusion is a danger. Plus be very clear in the way you explain things to other people, otherwise you’re likely to get your wires crossed and your true meaning will be scrambled. And are you being the real you? Or are you living your life according to other people’s expectations? As Judy Garland said: “Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else”.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

This week’s stars encourage your obsession with perfection. But things won’t run smoothly, especially involving work, family, education or travel. If you adapt to changing circumstances, and accept mistakes and misunderstandings with good grace, then you’ll manage fine. Heed the wise words of popular entertainer Beyonce: “If everything was perfect, you would never learn and you would never grow”.

CANCER

JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

Have you been burning the midnight oil and now you’re suffering from burnout?

Or have you been running around on auto-pilot, making unusually careless mistakes? With the Sun and Mercury both hibernating in your solitude zone, it’s the perfect week to go AWOL as you slip into hermit Crab mode, down-size your social life and/or organise a digital detox.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

You’ve stewed over a complex situation for a while now. Resentment has built up and Tuesday could be the day when you say exactly what’s on your mind. Don’t expect a favourable response from others though! On Wednesday and Thursday the Sun, Mercury and Neptune shine a bright spotlight on your relationship with a child, teenager, lover or friend. Listen and don’t get your wires crossed.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

This week the planets confuse communication, so be careful you’re not viewing people through ridiculously rose-coloured glasses. Intuitive insights are highlighted, but don’t get so carried away that you head into the realm of pure fantasy. When it comes to a major goal, are you and your partner on the same page? If you’re single, can you differentiate a dream date from a disappointing dud?

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CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Tuesday is a terrific day to power through paperwork, take care of business or learn something new. You’ll feel focused, intense and super fastidious. Just make sure that doesn’t translate into being an obsessive control-freak! Avoid being a gullible Goat on Wednesday and Thursday, when someone may try to pull the wool over your eyes. Stay alert. Aim to channel your creative Capricorn energy.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Nebulous Neptune scrambles your financial antennae. So it’s not a good week to borrow funds, make investments, go on a shopping spree or lend money to others (especially friends) because you’re liable to make fiscal decisions based on fluctuating emotions and confusing information. Mars is currently moving through your sign. So when it comes to a personal project, throw out the rule book and do it your own way.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Avoid making important decisions as your thoughts and feelings will fluctuate during the week. The more you express the artistic, humanitarian and/or spiritual sides of your Piscean personality, the less confused you’ll feel. So it’s a great time to create and contemplate, plus help someone in need. Tricky Neptune aspects can also aggravate sensitivities or trigger allergic reactions.

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Bunions! What to do when our toes step out of line Everything you ever wanted to know about bunions... and how to get rid of them!

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What are bunions?

A common misconception the majority of people have is that a bunion is a growth on the big toe, but in reality, it is just a structural misalignment that can result in pain.

In medical terms, bunions are known as Hallux Abducto Valgus which simply means our big toe moves towards our second toe creating a ‘bony bump appearance’. Ultimately, this causes the foot to become broader along with reducing the function of the big toe joint. A reduction in function of this joint can lead to degenerative changes (arthritis) which in turn will cause pain.

Signs and symptoms Apart from the obvious change in the alignment of your big toe, signs and symptoms such as pain, swelling, tingling, numbness and burning at the joint may present. Thickened skin at the base of your big toe may also be noticeable while also general difficulty in wearing appropriately sized footwear.

Causes of bunions Bunions generally develop when the uneven distribution of pressure occurs

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across the foot while walking. This uneven distribution is often the result of the way different feet mechanically operate along with poor footwear choices such as high-heels and ill-fitting footwear. People with a family history of bunions are prone to developing this structural foot change due to a pronated foot posture (flat feet/rolling in).

How do I stop my bunions getting worse?

Once bunions are developed, the only way to correct the deformity is with surgery, however there are a range of conservative options podiatrists can implement to prevent progression. The

first step is supportive footwear with a wide-fitting toe-box. Orthotics may be necessary in order to correct and control foot mechanics contributing to the misalignment of our big toe. It should be noted that the earlier you seek treatment, the better the outcome.

Reducing bunion pain Padding, strapping, splinting and orthotic therapy will reduce pain levels as well as improve function. Pain medication prescribed by your GP may help but ultimately will not prevent the progression of your bunions. If you are noticing bunion formation, consult our podiatry team for assessment and management!

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The preparation for learning starts in the home...

Eminent Educationalist Dr. J. Patterson believes: “That all learners are born with some unique gift and talent and, therefore, tend to focus their efforts on liberating and transforming the ‘at-promise’ nature of all human beings. Fortunately, I am joined by all of those associated with the International Gifted Education TeacherDevelopment – Network (IGET-Network) in this belief”.

The question remains on how to prepare children for learning and to unleash this talent.

We know that if a child spends the bulk of their day in a sedentary position requiring very little movement then that child will become psychically weak, uncoordinated, and many of their internal organs will also be in poor health.

Fortunately, this condition can be rectified by exercise.

Further, if a young child is infused with the belief that he/she can be great as an athlete, if he/she trains with grit and determination that is in accordance with that belief, then that person will develop into an elite athlete.

The logic of this would be almost

universally apparent and would not offend anyone’s belief systems.

The same applies to the brain.

Neglected, or pampered by indulging it with continuous activities that require little or no mental stimulation, then the power of the brain to function at a high intellectual creative level, wanes.

The remedy to this neglect involves changing the child’s belief mechanism to one where they recognise that they have the potential to be a genius, and giving them the right exercises and encouragement to feed that belief.

There are some people who embrace the idea that a person is born with an IQ that will limit their ability to achieve on an intellectual level and others, who like myself, accept the principle that a person’s intellectual capacity can change with correct stimulation and a self-belief structure. Both sides of this thesis are well supported but latest research tends to favour the concept of nurturing over IQ. All children are born with an innate ability to learn, today this ability is more important than ever.

Schools are learning institutions, but with the rapid changes in technology learning is now a lifetime activity and the ability to learn is often determined by the early preparation in the home.

‘Your Education’ is moving online to the Weekender website from June 15.

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Start saving now and you’ll benefit in the long run When it comes to saving, it’s never too early to get started...

Alex McKenzie Principal Financial Planner Future Financial Services futurefinancialservices.com.au

There are a million clichés advocating getting started as soon as possible, and they exist because it is true; the sooner you start working towards a goal, the better.

This is certainly the case when it comes to financial success.

At our practice, we feel so strongly about starting young that we actually offer the first financial plan out of school (or university) free of charge.

Once you first start earning money, if you are able to allocate funds to short, medium and long-term goals, not only are you on your way to achieving those goals, you are also forming good habits that are likely to last a lifetime.

I remember my first full-time job, I was earning $920 a fortnight. It felt like a million dollars! This is the same for most young people when they enter the full-time workforce. At that point, I had no fixed expenses or financial commitments, therefore I had a very decent disposable income. I wish I had set myself a reasonable allowance for discretionary spending and started putting money towards more substantial goals. Instead, like most young people at this age, I spent more than I should have on things that

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add very little value; nights out, fashion and fast food. Once you start living this lifestyle, it’s hard to change. The wrong habits are formed.

I wish that, at an early age, a portion of my income was directed towards substantial goals: things like overseas holidays, as well as building wealth, perhaps saving for a house. As time went on, I starting working towards more meaningful spending, but I regret not beginning earlier.

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Further to this, the compound interest effect really rewards starting early; the longer money is invested, the greater the return on investment.

We encourage our young clients to make contributions to Super when they first start working before incurring financial commitments.

A common strategy for some parents is for their kids to contribute to Super in lieu of “room and board”.

At age 20, $1,000 contributed to Super is worth over $20,000 at retirement (based on a seven per cent return). Contributing $1,000 per year (less than $20 per week) between age 20 and 30, will see an increase in super of about $157,000 at retirement. Commonly, the period between age 20 and age 30 is the time where it is easiest for many to find that extra $20 per week, before mortgages and school fees deplete the bank account.

By contrast, if you contribute that same $1,000 per year from age 30 to 65, you will increase your Super balance at retirement by a little under $140,000. Still a significant number, but less than those who start early for a much shorter period of time.

By forming good habits early, it is likely that, not only will you have a more secure financial future, but you’ll probably end up with more meaningful experiences along the way as well.

So, what’s stopping you?

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The Natural Wine Co 2017 Organic Rose ($18) Made from sangiovese, an increasingly popular variety for rosé, grown in the Canowindra region, where Jason O’Dea has been practising organic viticulture for many years.

A dry, refreshing and flavoursome style produced only from free-run juice and fined with ‘veganfriendly’ agents.

The Natural Wine Co 2017 Organic Shiraz ($18) A bold, juicy red produced again from fruit grown near Canowindra.

Brief maturation in French and American oak has added a touch of complexity.

Preservatives have been avoided, attesting to quite remarkable and skilful winemaking in achieving such brightness and clarity of appearance and flavour.

Blue Pyrenees Estate 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon ($26) A very handy red from a drier-than-usual season in the Pyrenees district of central Victoria.

Lots of cassis and blackberries in the flavour, plus refined and restrained French oak. Palate shows good balance of fruit, oak, tannin and acidity.

I think the jury remains out on whether this is from Victoria’s top cabernet region, though the Pyrenees is obviously right up there.

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Planning a trip to America? Las Vegas can deliver a pleasant surprise for the entire family...

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There is a common thought that Las Vegas is reserved for bucks parties, hens nights and perhaps a great stop for single friends doing some group travel.

Even more so, there’s another commonly held belief that Vegas is all about the gambling.

Perhaps these misconceptions have been the result of the endless number of movies and TV shows that have been set in America’s party capital.

It’s true that there’s plenty of gambling, and a load of places to party, but as somebody who visited Las Vegas on his honeymoon, I can assure you that there’s something in Vegas for pretty much everyone.

Often when travelling some of the best journeys can be taken on the ‘road less travelled’. For example, the best bits of New York certainly aren’t in Times Square, while the UK offers more than just Big Ben and the London Eye. But in Vegas, almost the opposite is true. The vast majority of the action is on the Las Vegas Strip – a stretch of some 6.8 kilometres that hosts all of the big resorts and hotels.

In fact, venturing off the strip should

probably only be done as part of a guided tour – unless you know your way around.

The exceptions to the ‘stay on the Strip’ rule are the Grand Canyon (there’s many tours with so many different options – do your research before you go but don’t be too concerned if you haven’t, there’s plenty of last minute deals available) and a trip to Old Las Vegas, where much of this city’s history unfolds.

If you’re a fan of the TV show ‘Pawn Stars’, this is where you’ll also find the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop. A guided tour is probably best for this as well, but you can book while you’re in town and usually find a discount at one of the ticket booths on the Strip. Crowds for a visit to the pawn shop are not as crazy as they once were, so you can tackle it yourself if you wish, but the pre-organised tour means you skip the line and visit some other great associated stores too, which would be hard to find on your own.

If you are in Vegas for the punting, there’s plenty of it. You can gamble your way through plenty of casinos along the strip – and you’ll find some really quirky themed poker machines too.

No matter where you choose to stay, there’s nothing stopping you from checking out the other casinos and what they have to offer – so make sure you don’t spend all of your time in the place you’re heading to bed at night. Most of the major casinos and resorts have their own shopping strips, restaurants and shows.

Coming from a city like Sydney where lock-out laws and alcohol restrictions play a part in our social lives, Vegas offers a refreshing difference. Call by Fat Tuesdays and get yourself a cocktail for the road – pay an extra dollar or two for another shot!

It may seem a simple thing but one of the great things about Vegas is that you can take your drinks from one place to another – nobody is going to frown on you bringing your leg-shaped cocktail glass into a restaurant down the road. It’s just the done thing.

The shows are spectacular in Vegas and there’s plenty to see no matter what your fancy. Book in advance, before you go, if there’s something you desperately want to see but otherwise you can get sameday discounted tickets for most of the shows on the Strip.

If you’re a thrill seeker, don’t miss the Stratosphere. It’s tall, it’s scary and it’s damn fun.

If you’re planning a US trip and you’re thinking of skipping Vegas because you’re not a gambler or a party animal, you should reconsider. It is like nowhere else you’ll go in the States – it’s fun, a little crazy and an experience you’ll be surprised by.

Given it’s only a short flight from Los Angeles, it’s pretty easy to add to your itinerary. Or, hire a car and use this as your chance to hit the open roads in the States.

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Run, Kristen, Run! Cranebrook’s Kristen Brace will attempt one of the toughest endurance courses on Earth later this month NATHAN TAYLOR

ost people can’t even run 30 minutes non-stop let alone 30 hours, but that’s exactly what Cranebrook endurance runner Kristen Brace will attempt to do later this month in the United States.

The 42-year-old massage therapist will travel to California in the coming weeks to tackle the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, the oldest 100-mile trail race on Earth.

Starting in Squaw Valley, California, and ending 161km later in Auburn, California, Western States is one of the

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“This is the run that people involved in this type of running want to do. I honestly didn’t expect to get in this year, I thought it might take a few years. I’ve had friends wait five years to get a spot.”

Now that she’s in, Brace is running over 100km per week across the Blue Mountains to get her mentally prepared and conditioned for the ultimate challenge ahead.

While Brace has completed many endurance runs in the past, she’s never attempted anything of this magnitude.

Even if the extreme conditions aren’t tough enough, making the 161km event that much tougher is the fact organisers slap on a 30-hour time limit to finish.

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Following the historic Western States Trail, runners climb more than 18,000 feet and descend nearly 23,000 feet before they reach the finish line.

The terrain is quite rugged, frequently with snow on the ground at the highest passes, and hot temperatures in the low valleys near the end of the course.

The local mother of one said the only way to qualify for the gruelling race is via a lottery process.

“There were 4900 entries and they drew out 260 entries, and I was one of them. I only had one ticket in the lottery, it was a two per cent chance of getting drawn out,” Brace told the Weekender.

“There will be no sleeping whatsoever – you have 30 hours to get it done,” Brace said.

“The elevated parts of the course are very cold but other parts of the course will be well over 40 degrees Celsius.

“I may get to stop for a 10-minute break here and there, and you do a few river crossings too, which they recommend you take advantage of to cool off.”

Fortunately, Brace won’t be doing it alone, with her 10-year-old daughter and eight close friends also heading over to be a part of her support crew for the event.

The Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run gets underway on June 23.

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Riders on world stage Three Penrith BMX Club riders head overseas for World Championships NATHAN TAYLOR

hree riders from the Penrith BMX Club will join Olympians and superstars of the sport in a 102-strong Australian national team for the 2018 UCI BMX World Championships in Baku next week.

Youngster Jye Galloway and his father Eddy, along with local veteran Sandy Cameron, will travel to the Azerbaijan capital for the five-day competition, which gets underway next Tuesday, June 5.

All three competed at the National Championships in Bunbury in March, with Eddy Galloway and Cameron both coming away with medals, results they will be looking to replicate on the world stage.

Jye Galloway, who races in the eightyears boys’ category, finished fifth in his age group at the same competition.

Australia’s National Team Manager and 2008 Beijing Olympian, Luke Madill, said it was a wonderful achievement for the local BMX club to be sending three riders to the sport’s global showpiece.

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Jye Galloway (plate 255) will compete at next week’s UCI BMX World Championships, as will veteran rider Sandy Cameron (Plate W8). Photos: LUX/BMX Images “As a club, Penrith are doing a great job of preparing their riders and credit must go to everyone who has contributed to getting these riders over to Baku in top shape,” he said.

“It will be a wonderful experience for young Jye and just as fun for Eddy and Sandy.”

At last year’s World Championships at Rock Hill in the United States, the Aussie team returned home with three gold, six silver and two bronze medals.

Some of the world’s best riders will compete at next week’s UCI BMX World Championships, with Olympians Anthony Dean and Lauren Reynolds, as well as

rising superstar Saya Sakakibara among the big names competing.

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Penrith backs Walker Adopted local making a name for himself in Stanley Cup Finals NATHAN TAYLOR

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In 2014, he made history when he became the first Aussie drafted into the NHL. Three years later he became the first Australian to play in an NHL game and score a goal.

Last month, he became the first Aussie to play and record a point in the NHL Playoffs.

And now, Walker has the chance to become the first Australian to play in the Stanley Cup Finals, with his side, Washington, currently taking on the Vegas Golden Knights in the all-important seven-game series.

While the 24-year-old didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feature in the first game of the series on Tuesday, fans are hoping the talented Aussie will make an appearance in Game 3, which gets underway on Sunday morning in Washington DC. Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one and only playoff appear-

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Walker started the season with Washington, scoring one goal in his seven games.

However, in early December, Walker was waived and picked up by Edmonton.

Walker played two games with the Oilers before being waived for a second time. He was quickly re-claimed by Washington before Christmas.

Whilst not originally from Penrith, Walker has spent considerable time in the local area in recent years training kids from his junior club, the Flyers, at the Penrith Ice Palace. He has essentially become an adopted local resident by lovers of the sport.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hoped Walker will make another surprise appearance at the Jamisontown facility during the upcoming NHL offseason.

The Vegas Golden Knights, which have been a success story in their own right during their debut season, were leading the Stanley Cup Finals 1-0 at the time of print, with game two scheduled for Thursday morning Australian time.

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Council wants to meet rugby officials Story continued from » p. 72 “In 2017, Council sought feedback from Rugby NSW in developing Council’s new Sport, Recreation, Play and Open Space Strategy. No documentation or information has yet been received from Rugby NSW. Is it difficult to understand how such a large region shaping decision, like the removal of a team, could be made without a strategic plan in place,” Cr Thain said.

“Penrith sits at the heart of western Sydney – a region that by 2036 will be home to more than half of greater Sydney’s population. We are part of the region that represents the sport’s greatest opportunity for growth.”

Penrith Council has requested that Sydney Rugby Union supply their strategic plan for western Sydney so that the Emus and Local Government can understand the future direction of the code in the region.

“Council would like to meet with SRU and NSWRU to review and refine those plans for the code in western Sydney to capture and maximise its potential,” Cr Thain said.

Hook said he was pleased the Emus have Council on their side.

“Penrith Council have been extremely supportive and we appreciate their support,” he said.

Giants in freefall Results, crowds and TV ratings paint a bleak picture for AFL NATHAN TAYLOR

he AFL’s western Sydney dream is in tatters with an under-performing GWS Giants and poor crowds suggesting the code’s infiltration into rugby league heartland is in trouble.

This season’s competition favourites, the Giants have only won four games all year with their last victory coming way back on April 28 against the league’s second worst club, Brisbane.

Lowly Essendon thrashed them 95-60 last weekend. The Bombers kicked six goals to one in the final quarter last Saturday to win by a whopping 35 points.

Just 10,789 fans turned up at Spotless Stadium to watch the game while the Sydney free-to-air TV figures were almost non-existent.

Despite having their fair share of injuries this season, the Giants look a shadow of the side that has reached the past two Preliminary Finals and it would be sparking major concerns at AFL headquarters.

Speaking after last weekend’s heavy defeat, Giants coach Leon Cameron said the recent criticism of his side is

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Things aren’t looking good for the GWS Giants warranted and things could get worse before they get better.

“I think the scrutiny has been on us for the past three weeks, really,” he said.

“Will it get worse? Probably.

“Whether they come at myself or the players, they’re probably right [to do so] and I can’t argue with it.

“I can’t sit here and say I’m happy with our performances because clearly, our

last four weeks haven’t been the greatest.”

Cameron said he hopes his side can feed off the criticism and turn their season around.

The Giants currently have 10 players on the sick list including Phil Davis, Brett Deledio, Toby Greene, Matt de Boer, Sam Reid, Adam Kennedy and Tom Scully.

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Around the grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith’s Men’s and Women’s teams have had mixed results during Round 11 of the Waratah Championship League (WCL) competition. Penrith’s men were far too good for their opposition, defeating the Norths Bears 108-95. Captain Ben Kearins was best for the Panthers with 29 points and nine rebounds.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s women are still struggling, hammered by the Bears 80-58. Natalia Beaumont was best for the Panthers scoring 17 points and 14 rebounds. Both sides will take on the Sutherland Sharks this Saturday at Sutherland Basketball Stadium.

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here may be life in the Penrith Emus after all, with the embattled club to put together a proposal to be reinstated into the Shute Shield competition and other grades for the 2019 season.

Following a Board meeting on Monday night, Penrith Emus President Jim Hook has confirmed the club will be doing everything in their power to be readmitted.

“We are putting a proposal together for readmission in 2019… we’ll be starting the process next week,” he told the Weekender.

“It will be a big job because you’ve got to have infrastructure support and financial backing. If we’re to be readmitted, we want to come back with a bang, not a whimper.”

Meanwhile, Penrith Council has expressed their disappointment with Sydney Rugby Union’s decision to axe the Emus after the club’s appeal failed to overturn their removal from the Shute Shield competition.

Penrith Mayor John Thain said the removal of the Emus affects the community and hopes the unpopular decision has been made under the guidance of a strategic plan.

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Penrith Mayor John Thain at Nepean Rugby Park on Wednesday. Photo: Melinda Jane

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