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THE HEARTBEAT OF PENRITH

MAJOR BOOST The western end of the Penrith CBD has been crying out for major redevelopment and fi nally, a $7.35 million project is set to start the rejuvenation process.

On Monday evening, Penrith City Council approved the development of 83-85 Union Road, Penrith, which also fronts Union Lane.

The site owners say it could transform the CBD area.

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LIVES AT RISK The Tasmanian Devil is out, and the Penrith Panthers are in: A deal is set to be struck that would see the Panthers take NRL matches to Tasmania from next season.

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Penrith Panthers’ bold move to take NRL to Tasmania t may be some 1,400 kilometres from Centrebet Stadium, but the Tasmanian community is ready to welcome the Penrith Panthers from next season – if a landmark deal that would see the club play an NRL match there each year gets the green light.

Penrith Panthers CEO, Warren Wilson confir med to the Weekender on Tuesday that the club is in talks with the Tasmanian Government to send a Panthers home game to Tasmania every year until 2017.

“Yes a meeting took place [last Thursday]. We’ve

taken games away before and we’ll look to take games away in the future, if there’s a commercial reason,” Mr Wilson said.

Initial whispers were that the Panthers were due to take one home game to a country NSW town in 2014, presumably Bathurst, but it was not announced when the NRL draw was released earlier this month.

With the Panthers only attracting an average home crowd of 10,000 in season 2013, it makes fina ncial sense for the Panthers to shift one game a year to a different venue.

“We’ll talk to a number of different places and we’ll look to take a number of different games away,” Mr Wilson said.

Former Tasmanian Rugby League chairman and president of the Hobart Tigers, Justin Kearney, said if a deal was to be struck between the Panthers and the Tasmanian Government it would be the biggest thing to ever happen to the game in the Apple Isle.

“It’s the best news in the history of Tasmanian Rugby League, if this comes off it’ll be the big boost that we need down here,” Mr Kearney said.

“Rugby league is a minor sport down here but we’re starting to grow, we’ve got a state-wide football league here now. Th is could be the sort of thing that could take it forward.”

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isking their lives just to do their daily shopping is not what Penrith residents like Murray Wilcockson had in mind when they moved to Stafford Street.

Mr Wilcockson is totally blind and says that crossing Woodriff Street at the end of Stafford Street to get to Nepean Village is the worst crossing in Penrith – because there is none.

“There are many local residents who are elderly, and I have two friends who are also blind living around Stafford Street. We all cross Woodriff Street to get to the shops but it is so dangerous, someone is going to get killed,” he said.

Currently, there is a pedestrian island just south of the intersection of Woodriff and Stafford Streets, but without a formal pedestrian crossing, Mr Wilcockson says it is impossible to cross the road in safety and confidence.

“Traffic on Stafford Street turning left is far too concerned with watching for cars on the right, drivers just don’t see people crossing,” he said.

“It is incredibly difficult trying to listen to traffic and know that there is a clearing. I am one of the better ones but others simply cannot cross.”

Carol Grayson, of Guide Dogs NSW, said

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access to Nepean Village on all sides is problematic.

“It is not just Woodriff Street, there are no pedestrian crossings on Station Street either, so people who have mobility issues are very disadvantaged,” she said.

“We need to have a controlled crossing, such as traffic lights, to let pedestrians cross these busy roads safely.”

Penrith Council Access Committee member and Chairperson of the Penrith Disabilities Action Forum, Farah Madon, said that sadly, the community’s pleas for a safer crossing have been ignored for years.

“We desperately need a crossing, but the Roads and Maritime Services and Council keep coming back saying that not enough people are crossing Woodriff Street to justify

a pedestrian crossing,” she said.

A Council spokesperson said the situation would be investigated in the hopes of fi nding an adequate solution.

“Investigations will take place and the outcomes of those investigations will inform what treatments will need to take place and what role the RMS may take,” a Council spokesperson said.

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On a selfish level, it was fantastic to see further recognition of the Weekender’s rise to Penrith’s number one newspaper via our nomination at the Newspaper of the Year Awards. Next year, we hope to go one better.

I want to fi nish off this week – and this year – by thanking those who have contributed to the success of the Weekender in the last 12 months.

Firstly, to my talented team of journalists – Cassandra O’Connor, Katherine Tweed, Nathan Taylor and Shannon Cochrane – thank you for bringing the stories of our region to life this year and for doing so with professionalism and with a respect for our readers that is unrivalled in the local area.

To Simon Gould and his excellent sales team – James, Sergio, Linda, Paula, Ali, Paulette, Andrew and Ellie – thank you for your efforts in ensuring the commercial success of the newspaper and for giving local businesses a friendly and informed face to see each and every week.

To Melinda, Maddy, Irene and Alana – thank you for another great year in making everything look fantastic.

Thanks too to our columnists and contributors who play a key role in helping the Weekender deliver fi rst class content.

To our readers, I cannot thank you enough for your continued support of the Weekender and for your feedback – we are glad to be your newspaper of choice (and if we’re not, we’ll strive to be in 2014).

To our advertisers, the continued faith you show in the Weekender is appreciated beyond words.

From a personal perspective, I’d like to thank the ownership team at the Weekender for their continued faith not only in me but in local, on the ground people – it’s what local newspapers should be about.

The Weekender was precariously placed this time five years ago and to be honest, when we closed the doors on Christmas Eve 2008, there was no guarantee they would open again.

Th rough dedication, commitment, enthusiasm and a passion for Penrith, the Weekender now stands as a stable, proud part of this region that will continue to grow in the years to come.

On behalf of the entire Weekender team I’d like to wish you and your family a very happy Christmas and a safe and joyful new year.

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he spirit of Christmas is well and truly in the air but at the same time, this time of year allows us to reflect on the roller coaster journey of the last 12 months.

Today marks the fi nal edition of The Western Weekender for the year and 2013 has certainly thrown us a plethora of stories – from heart warming to heart breaking and everything in between.

On the news front, we saw a change of government and more specifically, a change of local MP with Labor’s David Bradbury beaten by the Coalition’s fresh faced candidate, Fiona Scott.

We watched in horror as shambles surrounded the roll-out of the NBN in Penrith, as an asbestos scandal emerged.

We lost some very special people, including veteran Panthers Board member Terry Heidtmann and high profi le former local priest, Kevin Lee. We also saw the retirement of a couple of local legends in veteran police offic ers Ray Filewood and Ben Feszczuk – two men who have done more for this region than we realise.

In sport, we saw a year of drama for rugby league (what’s new?) with the ASADA scandal breaking and months of uncertainty surrounding the Panthers.

On the field, the club continued to build for the future and had great success in the lower grades including taking out the Holden Cup premiership.

We watched as the Wanderers rose to the top of the A-League in their debut season, winning the Premier’s Plate and falling just short of Grand Final glory.

And we watched fantastic stories of individual sporting brilliance from people like Jessica Fox and as recently as last weekend, Mick Fanning.

My favourite stories of the year?

Carly Heading’s amazing prize win that saw her jet off to LA to appear on the ‘Ellen’ show brought a smile.

So did the story of Terry Rastall winning the Australian Marbles Championship – the back story was something quite amazing.

Cassandra O’Connor’s excellent work on the sad state of affairs at Bollygum Childcare Centre brought a shake of the head – more than once.

So did news that one of the local area’s most brutal crime stories – the murder of Lauren Hickson in 1989 – could have a dramatic twist next year with her killer potentially being released.

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“Th is is a good place to learn – there are a lot of things to do here,� Probationary Constable Brooks, 24, said.

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he local area’s police force has grown stronger by nine, after new officers joined Penrith and St Marys Local Area Commands.

Of the 157 new recruits sworn in to the NSW Police Force on Friday, December 13, three have been stationed in Penrith and six sworn to protect the St Marys local area.

The officers of different age groups, backgrounds and areas were welcomed to their new stations on Monday and are already on the job.

Penrith’s new recruits Danielle Munt, Matthew Buckley and Chris Brooks are as enthusiastic as they come. “Being a police officer is not just about being out there to stop the crime but also to make a difference in people’s lives where you can,� 29-year-old Probationary Constable Buckley said. “You are not just an every day person that helps an old lady across the road, you actually get more opportunity to show who you really are as a person.�

From the Dog Squad to the Police Proactive Unit, there are hundreds of avenues the new officers can take as their careers continue to progress, with all keen on getting experience in each area over the next 12 months.

Probationary Constable Munt has her eye on the Drug Squad. “Every day you see the trauma that drugs have on the community and the people around that particular person, so if you can make that little, tiny difference and get that one supplier off the street then you are

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SW Transport Minister, Gladys Berejiklian, has released a long term plan for Sydney’s bus services, outlining two potential new services for the Penrith region.

The document, titled ‘Sydney’s Bus Future’ will guide the future roll-out of bus services.

“Th is is the fi rst time the Government has taken a fresh look at the bus network to see where short, medium and long term changes are needed, to overhaul the entire network and improve customer journeys on our buses,” Ms Berejiklian said.

“The 20 year plan will ensure more than 1.5 million Sydneysiders will live within a 10 minute walk to new ‘turn up and go’ services.”

Installing Opal Cards on buses across Sydney in 2014 is one of the key upgrades already being implemented.

The plan divides bus routes into three categories; rapid, suburban and local. A new suburban route, from Penrith to Rouse Hill via Schofields and Marsden Park is identified in the long term plan.

Penrith to Mount Druitt via Werrington and the Great Western Highway is also earmarked as a potential new suburban route.

“We will review the existing bus network to identify the complete suburban and local network,” the Transport for NSW report states.

But Labor Candidate for Londonderry and Penrith Councillor, Prue Car, isn’t impressed with the long term strategy.

New bus routes are being planned for Penrith. Insets: Gladys Berejiklian and Prue Car.

“The two bus routes earmarked by the NSW Liberal Government are just pie in the sky – with no funding or time frames,” she said this week.

“The only thing that’s certain about this plan is that the Liberals want commuters to travel longer to their bus stop and then hit them with higher fares when they get on

board. The NSW Liberal Government must urgently invest in more bus services for frustrated local commuters.”

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CBD project worth more than $7 million given green light by Penrith City Council he western end of the Penrith CBD has been crying out for major redevelopment and fi nally, a $7.35 million project is set to start the rejuvenation process.

On Monday evening, Penrith City Council approved the development of 83-85 Union Road, Penrith, which also fronts Union Lane.

The currently vacant, grassy block is located next to a car yard and unit blocks, and was identified as a key site in the Penrith Local Environmental Plan for commercial space and residential space close to the Penrith CBD. Owned by Tom Zeaiter Constructions, the block will contain two unit buildings, each eight storeys tall, comprising 48 apartments and two commercial units with ground level and basement parking.

Residents will be able to walk to Penrith train station, only 500 metres away, and the High Street shopping strip.

“We have a very good development application here and we should defin itely push ahead with it,” Penrith Councillor Greg Davies said on Monday night.

“I am very happy to support it so let’s get on with it.”

Providing a range of apartment sizes from one-bedroom to three-bedroom, the development will use passive solar design principles and landscaping to meet energy effic iency standards.

Tom Zeaiter, Director of Tom Zeaiter Constructions, said the development addresses the need for a range of housing in

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Proposed designs of the new Penrith CBD developments, approved by Council on Monday night.

the Penrith CBD by providing a mixture of affordable one, two and three bedroom apartment options.

“Th is project will assist in transforming

“Depending on construction documentation approval and inclement weather, we are hoping to have the project completed by the end of 2015.”

the Penrith CBD into a more cosmopolitan style of city and will encourage further development,” Mr Zeaiter told the Weekender on Wednesday.

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fter a week of frustration and anger, a decision to remove native emus from the former St Marys ADI site owned by Lend Lease has been reversed.

Residents of Penrith were angered when they were informed that the NSW Government had issued a licence to Lend Lease to remove the emus.

But pressure from Penrith Council has resulted in NSW Minister for Environment and Heritage, Robyn Parker, announcing that the relocation of the birds will be ceased until proper consultation with the community can take place.

Geoff Brown of the Western Sydney Conservation Alliance said that residents were fi rst informed about the decision via a letter.

“A letter was sent to residents stating the emus were being moved, but there had been a campaign to stop development of the ADI site and the emu population was to remain in the Wianamatta Regional Park,” he said.

“For nearly a decade all levels of government, specifically the NSW Government, have stated that emus and kangaroos would be retained within the proposed Regional Park. So this is a major betrayal to the people of western Sydney.”

At Council’s last meeting of the year, the issue created heated debate when Greens Councillor Michelle Tormey tried to put through an urgent motion opposing the State Government’s decision.

“Our community is rightly very upset that this company wants to take our emus. We

Greens Councillor Michelle Tormey is angry that emus could be removed from the former St Marys ADI site. Photo: Melinda Jane.

should have the right to decide what happens to them, and we will oppose their removal,” she said.

The motion was defeated by Mayor Ross Fowler, who said he had already written to the Minister asking that Council be properly consulted.

Council’s representations to the Minister were successful, when on Wednesday, Minister Parker reversed the decision.

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Mayor Fowler said he is pleased that the State Government has listened to the Council’s concerns.

“The relocation was presented to the community as a ‘done-deal’, but the community and Council want our natural areas preserved and we need a fuller explanation of the reasons why and discussion of available options,” Cr Fowler said on Wednesday.

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“I am disappointed that Council was not given a formal opportunity to comment before the relocation licence was granted,” she said.

“I have asked the NPWS to ensure that no further emu relocations occur and I will ensure that a meeting occurs with all key stakeholders including Council and community representatives early in the new year.”

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SERVICES Waste Hotline: Freecall 1800 734 735 Illegal Dumping: Contact the EPA hotline on 131 555 and ask for the RID Squad (Regional Illegal Dumping Squad).

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COUNCIL BRIEFS s The television signal in Penrith switched from analogue to digital on 3 December. Over the last few weeks Council had received many calls about disposing of old televisions.

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Televisions can be recycled free of charge at Electronic Waste Drop Zones at: s 0ENRITH ,ANDl LL n -ULGOA 2OAD -ULGOA Phone 4773 8778 for more information and opening hours. s %ASTERN #REEK ,ANDl LL n 7ALLGROVE 2OAD %ASTERN #REEK Phone 1300 651 116 for more information and opening hours. s 5NWANTED TELEVISIONS OR COMPUTERS CAN ALSO BE RECYCLED THROUGH a Council Electronic Waste Recycling Day. The next E-Waste Day will be in March 2014. For more information phone Council on 4732 7615.

If residents are unable to get their television to one of the recycling drop zones, they can also book a kerbside cleanup collection at any time of year. s Bubble Soccer is the latest sporting craze to hit Australia and the 3T #LAIR ,EISURE #ENTRE )N "UBBLE 3OCCER PLAYERS WEAR A GIANT inatable ball which allows them to bounce off-and-into each other while kicking a soccer ball towards the goal.

People can join one of two competitions starting in January 2014 and each team can consist of up to eight players at a cost of $60 per game. The Bubble Soccer concept is also a great idea for end of year Christmas parties, corporate events or school sport.

If you would like to ďŹ nd out more about Bubble Soccer, ‘like’ the &ACEBOOK 0AGE @3T #LAIR ,EISURE #ENTRE OR TO MAKE A BOOKING PLEASE call 9670 1958 or email stclairleisure@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au s During the upcoming Christmas season Council will provide extra residential bin collections between 23 December 2013 and 17 January 2014.

Residents can place all their bins on the kerbside each week during this period on their normal collection day.

Additional collections do take extra time, so please leave your bins OUT UNTIL THEY VE BEEN EMPTIED SO YOU DON T MISS OUT 5NIT COMPLEXES with a collect and return service will receive extra collections from their bin bay as well.

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PUBLIC NOTICE New Rules for Cat and Dog Ownership Penrith City Council now has a broader range of options to deal with dangerous dogs and encourage responsible pet ownership, thanks to new state legislation.

Owners of dogs and cats should be aware of penalty increases that started on 22 November 2013. Compulsory registration fee increases start 1 January 2014.

The Companion Animals Amendment Act 2013 means: Councils are more able to enforce lifetime registration of cats and dogs s !N ON THE SPOT PENALTY OF APPLIES FOR FAILING TO REGISTER A CAT OR dog by six months of age. A companion animal owner who receives notice from Council to register their cat or dog has 14 days to do so. Failing to comply with this notice may incur a $275 penalty.

From 1 January, 2014 the registration fee for a cat or dog will be: s &OR A DESEXED ANIMAL n s &OR A DESEXED ANIMAL OWNED BY AN ELIGIBLE PENSIONER n s &OR AN ANIMAL THAT IS NOT DESEXED n s &OR AN ANIMAL THAT IS NOT DESEXED AND KEPT BY A RECOGNISED breeder for breeding purposes – $49 SigniďŹ cant increases to penalties in relation to dog attacks s !N ON THE SPOT l NE OF APPLIES FOR A DOG FOUND GUILTY OF AN attack. There is a maximum penalty of $22,000 or two years imprisonment. s !N ON THE SPOT l NE OF APPLIES FOR DOGS THAT HAVE ALREADY been declared dangerous. There is a maximum penalty of $55,000 or four years imprisonment in the case of a declared dangerous, menacing or restricted dog.

For more information go to Council’s website penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/dogsandcats

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Residents can register to receive free text message reminders about the extra bin collections. Email your name, home address and phone number to rrr@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or phone 4732 7615.

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Call for more parking

What the people of Penrith think

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Vacant land could help solve Penrith’s parking woes

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Carol Kaliwoda We need more parking in Penrith that is sealed. Our population is growing.

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s car parks in Penrith overflow with busy parents shopping for Christmas presents and students on their holidays, Councillor Marcus Cornish has called for more car parking to be provided on Council land.

The vacant land between Reserve and Derby Streets, fronting onto Woodriff Street is owned by Penrith Council and is currently used as temporary parking.

However, Cr Cornish says the land would be better utilised if the car park was sealed and proper spaces provided.

“The block was acquired by Council over 10 years ago as an investment to eventually be resold, but currently it is used for parking,” he said.

“We should better utilise the space and seal the car park so that more people can access the nearby shops and Bowling Club.”

Penrith Council quoted that sealing the car park would cost between $55,000 and $71,000 depending on what sort of sealing was provided.

Cr Cornish said he thought that was good value for money, given that the cost works out to be a maximum of $800 for each car space and multiple shoppers would use each car space every day.

Mayor Ross Fowler, however, did not support the proposal but allowed for Council to request a report on the issue.

“I don’t think it is wise to spend money on a vacant block that in five years time might be sold off,” he said.

Cr John Thain said the matter should be

Karen Rulewski The parking lot needs to be sealed and there needs to be more free all day parking.

Andrew Twaddell There should be more parking in Penrith and this lot needs to be sealed.

Mark, Stella, Corey and Chelsea Bonser Th is parking lot should be tarred and lines marked to stop people boxing other cars in, with at least 10 to 15 disabled parking spots. There should be more no time limit disabled access parking in Penrith and parking that caters for the height of my van.

Lucy McCrystal Sealed parking here would be good. With the surrounding suburbs and population getting larger we need more parking as there are more people coming to Penrith.

The temporary car park between Reserve and Derby Streets. Photo: Melinda Jane.

investigated: “I honestly think it is something worth looking at if the block isn’t going to be used for another five years, it’s worth investigating”.

A report will be provided to Council in the new year.

What’s your view? Email us at news@ westernweekender.com.au.

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Well done, Penrith Cops out in force, but local behaviour praised

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Road rage: Bottle thrown at car

Teenager charged: P-plate stupidity

Local police out in force [file photo]. Photo: Melinda Jane.

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s part of a national blitz on alcohol-related crime, police from Penrith Local Area Command were out in force last weekend.

The annual crackdown on drunken behaviour and alcohol-fuelled violence kicked off on the evening of Friday, December 13 and continued on the following night.

18 police officers were deployed from Penrith Local Area Command, targeting licensed venues and other places where alcohol can be consumed.

10 people were charged over the weekend for crimes including street offences, breaches of bail and possessing prohibited drugs but overall, Penrith’s behaviour was nothing to complain about.

“It was a busy weekend but we engaged lots of people. We were pretty happy with the general standard of behaviour of people around Penrith Local Area Command,� said Penrith Local Area Command Crime Manager, Grant Healey.

Over the weekend, 10 people were searched, 28 businesses were inspected, two people were told to “move on� when their level or intoxication was deemed too high and one person was handed a ticket for ‘failing to quit’.

Inspector Healey said that the behaviour of those in Penrith was of a high standard in comparison to the rest of NSW, where a number of serious incidents occurred.

These incidents included a number of serious assaults, requiring numerous hospitalisations – one which was considered life threatening.

A police pursuit in the early hours of Tuesday morning was terminated when the car involved crashed into a retaining wall in Glenmore Park. At about 12.30am on Tuesday, December 17 police were driving along Mulgoa Road, Glenmore Park in a northerly direction when they passed a silver Ford Falcon XR6 travelling in the other direction. Police allegedly heard the loud revving of cars and saw the Falcon driving alongside a black sedan with both exceeding the speed limit at the time and still accelerating.

Police turned around and began a chase allegedly well in excess of 100km/h along Mulgoa Road between Schoolhouse Road and Glenmore Parkway when the Falcon tried to break at the roundabout at Glenmore Parkway. However the car skidded and collided with the curb of the roundabout before moving on and mounting a curb and gutter and colliding with a retaining wall. The car came to rest and police attended, speaking to the 19-year-old p-plate driver from Glenmore Park. He was charged with driving recklessly and furiously, driving in a dangerous manner, not complying with p-plate high performance vehicle restrictions and not displaying his p-plates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Police are investigating an incident that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, December 17, involving a red Holden Commodore. At about 9am two cars were stopped on Russell Street, Emu Plains waiting at a set of traffic lights to turn right onto the Great Western Highway. The Commodore was slow to take off so the second car gave the driver an indication to speed up by flashing their headlights. The cars both ended up on Mulgoa Road at Jamisontown where the Commodore driver threw a bottle at the victim’s car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Boys robbed in park: Police search for three men The robbery of two 12-year-old boys in a local park has police searching for three men, believed to be involved. The boys were walking through Platypus Park at South Penrith, which is located between Wardell Drive and Fragar Road, between 11am and 12.30pm on Saturday, December 14, when they were approached by three males. The men demanded the boys’ property and left the scene with an iPhone and iPod belonging to the boys. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

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See below for a more detailed calendar. If you don’t know your collection area, check your waste service calendar, go to penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or call 4732 7615.

If you have a 2 bin waste service, please put both bins out at the kerbside on your normal collection day during each week marked in blue.

To receive SMS reminders about extra bin collections at Christmas, and other resource recovery initiatives, email your name, home address and mobile number to rrr@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au or phone 4732 7615.

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Drug and alcohol treatment scheme to be expanded after initial success he State Government is expanding a drug and alcohol treatment program for inmates at John Morony and Dillwynia Correctional Centres in Berkshire Park.

The expansion follows the success of fiv e participants who graduated from the Intensive Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program last week, with another 47 presented with trade qualifications they gained in custody while undertaking the program.

Attorney General Greg Smith SC praised the participants of the program, which was launched early last year at John Morony Correctional Centre.

“The five graduates have made a major leap in tackling their drug and alcohol problems. Upon their release from custody, they will be better prepared to make good life choices – that includes avoiding crime,’’ Mr Smith said.

“I also congratulate those 47 participants who have completed traineeships in engineering and clerical work and qualifications in horticulture and agriculture. They will be better equipped to gain and keep jobs upon their release and after completing the treatment component of the program.”

The program offers a full-time, custodybased therapeutic centre to treat inmates with drug and alcohol addictions, to reduce the risk of them reoffending.

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Corrective Services Commissioner Peter Severin and Attorney General Greg Smith at a local correctional centre earlier this year.

documented history of problematic drug and/or alcohol use, with at least 12 months to go before their possible release from custody.

“Participants undertake a range of programs – excellent therapeutic treatment and very strong education, vocation and employment programs on site,’’ he said.

“Inmates receive extra visits and

activities for positive achievements throughout the program so that those who perform and show commitment are rewarded.”

Mr Smith said the program is being implemented over several stages in the NSW correctional system. Since February last year, 124 beds have opened at John Morony Correctional Centre.

“Another two units will be opened next year at the centre, resulting in a total of 248 beds before the fi nal stage is implemented in 2014,’’ he said.

“Th is will provide an extra 50 female beds within Dillwynia Correctional Centre, bringing the total number of participants to 298 when the program is fully implemented.’’

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Bulldogs get it right

Emus staying I would like to thank the NSW Minister for Environment and Heritage Robyn Parker for her swift action to halt the relocation of emus from Jordan Springs until proper community consultation could take place.

Council was alarmed to hear that the emus were to be relocated, so I wrote to Minister Parker and approached local state Member for Londonderry, Bart Bassett and Member for Penrith Stuart Ayres, outlining the Council’s concerns and within 24 hours the Minister acted.

The relocation was presented to the community as a ‘done-deal’, but the community and Council want our natural areas preserved and we need a fuller explanation of the reasons why and discussion of available options.

Council believes that the community and Council should have been formally consulted.

The community expects the previous agreements to provide a park rich in biodiversity will be honoured and the Minister said she intends to deliver on that. In the new year, her office and the department will meet the community.

Good on the Bulldogs I say (From The Editor’s Desk, Western Weekender December 13). Decisions like this by clubs would help stop sexualisation of women in our society (god knows there is enough of that), after all the game itself is why people attend the game not to check out the half time entertainment 20 years their junior. I commend the Bulldogs’ decision, well done.

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You’re not a woman, so...

Troy, you could never fully understand why the Bulldogs’ decision is a correct one, because you are not a woman. You have not had to fight for your right to vote, or to try to get equal pay. You have never been discriminated against because of how you came out when you were born. What a great, sensible decision by the Bulldogs.

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Editor gets it right I 100 per cent agree with you Troy. What a sad society we now live in where we even worry about this kind of stuff. Cheerleaders are not offensive. You are right, they are young girls who are professionals and they deserve some respect. Go to a dance concert, and see what the girls wear.

They’re not in tracksuits! It’s just a part of dance and as you say, a side-bar to that is

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that blokes fi nd them attractive. What? A man fi nding a woman attractive? How wrong and shameful. We all need to grow up as a society. We are getting dumber, not smarter, by the year.

Sarah Lewis, via email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

News should not be celebrated How sad and disgusting that they are celebrating this, people who use this clinic have just the same human rights as everyone else (Good riddance, Western Weekender December 13). Yes they may be sick and need some help but this could be your brother or friend or even your child. If it were a cancer clinic would you have the same reaction... addiction is just as much a disease as cancer is.

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Relocation is a good move About time! Should have been in a local hospital all along. Been there for well over 18 years and look what it has done to the small businesses of St Marys and the area itself.

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Safe holidays The holiday season is typically a time when families make lengthy journeys to be together, celebrate and relax. At this time of year, people often fi nd themselves travelling with children who would not

normally be in their care and it is important to remember that NSW has very clear rules around the safety restraints for children travelling in a car. In NSW, children up to six-months-old need to be placed in a rear facing child restraint, while children six-months to four-yearsold should ride in either a rear or forward facing restraint. Forward facing restraints or a booster seat must be used for children between four and seven-years-old. It is also important to remember that children between four and seven-years of age cannot travel in the front seat of a car with two or more rows, unless all other seats are occupied by younger children in an approved child restraint. While all states and territories have rules around travelling with children there can be slight variations, so if you are driving with children in NSW it is important to make sure you are adhering to the NSW laws.

Have a happy holiday season and a safe new year.

Genevieve Henderson Slater & Gordon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

No faith in Government It was never shaken with me, never had faith in this government to begin with (Faith not shaken, Western Weekender December 13). In the fi rst two and half months they have proven to be quite incompetent.

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Excellent news for Penrith students as nervous wait for HSC results ends enrith has once again shown its academic talents, with four local students topping subjects in the Higher School Certific ate examinations.

On Tuesday, students who came fi rst in a subject received a special award from the NSW Education Minister, Adrian Piccoli, and on Wednesday morning, the full set of results were released.

Penrith High School had two students take out the top honours.

School captain, Grace White came fi rst in Studies of Religion I, and Jayden O’Brien was the top student in Business Studies.

“I did a fair amount of study, three hours at night for my subjects, six nights a week. It was difficult to keep the momentum going but so long as I stayed on top of my revision, it was fi ne,” explained Jayden.

“Business Studies was a very relevant course and I found it enjoyable.”

He is hoping to be accepted into university to study a combined Science Arts Degree and broaden his knowledge before deciding on a specific career.

Penrith Anglican College student, Morgan Gray, was fi rst in Food Technology.

“I started Food Technology in Year 9 and continued through with it because I enjoyed it,” she said.

“We learnt about the Australian food industry, manufacturing, and of course had practical cooking lessons too.”

Her favourite dish to make throughout the year was macaroons.

“I am hoping to go to University of

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At St Marys Senior High School, Ma Th rizza Mae Lopez came fi rst in the Filipino

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First in Course spot is a great honour for these students, and they, their teachers and their families should be very proud,” Minister Piccoli said.

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COUNCIL SNAPSHOT Council has awarded a tender for the provision of ground and lawn maintenance services in childcare centres to Newleaf Community Renewal Inc. The tender involves the mowing of grass areas, edge trimming, weeding of garden beds, blowing and vacuuming, watering and maintaining lawn and gardens, raking sandpits, removing rubbish, trimming trees and shrubs, maintaining front car park spaces, bindii treating lawn areas, fertilising lawn areas, top dressing lawn areas as well as topping up sandpits, mulch and replacing plants and shrubs in garden areas as required.

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enrith Cricket Club is in need of an additional $30,000 to keep its turf wickets at top quality for the Sydney Grade competition.

But with no wriggling room in Penrith City Council’s budget, the Club will have to make do with an additional $10,000 subsidy instead whilst Council fi nds the additional funds.

Penrith Cricket Club currently receives a subsidy of $71,979 for the maintenance of its three turf wickets at Rance Oval, Bill Ball Oval and Howell Oval.

The Club, one of the best in the Sydney metropolitan region, has requested an additional $31,786 to cover grounds costs. Councillor Greg Davies believes that the investment is more than worthwhile.

“I understand that Council has got budget problems but I believe that the assistance given for maintenance works is defi nitely value for money,” he said.

“I think we have a pretty good deal and if we are to fork out $10,000 then it is absolutely worthwhile.

“We have a great history of cricket in Penrith, with many state, national and international players; and we have great facilities. We need to maintain those standards.”

Councillor Bernard Bratusa agreed.

“I agree with Councillor Davies and I think Council needs to fi nd a way to fund the full $30,000 so I would like a report back on ways to provide that additional funding,” he said.

Howell Oval was ranked 11 out of 22 fi rst grade grounds in the 2012-13 season based on the pitch condition, condition of the outfield and overall maintenance.

Sutherland Council in comparison spends $254,000 per summer season on its three turf wickets.

Penrith Cricket Club President, Ross Graham, said the Club is “extremely grateful” for the ongoing support from Council.

Council put to public exhibition a plan to change the Funeral Parlour at 44 Station Street to an ‘Operational’ classification. No comments from the public were received.

The property was purchased through Council’s Property Development Reserve as it was identified for the “City Park and Square” in the Penrith City Centre Strategy and Civic Improvement Plan. In the interim it has been identified that the site could provide a revenue stream for the Property Development Reserve by leasing the land prior to its transition to any future City Park.

Progress on the problematic intersection of The Northern Road and Andromeda Drive has been made. Penrith City Council’s Local Traffic Committee on December 2 received a report for the design of a raised concrete traffic island to make the intersection and give way conditions clearer. The RMS is still to give approval to the design.

Council is changing its parking conditions in the Civic Centre Public Car Park. Subject to no substantial objections being received from the Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Management, time restricted parking bays in the Civic Centre Car Park operation times will be amended to 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on Saturday. Th is will increase the period of timed car parking in the car park.

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“We maintain the eight wickets on Howell Oval and the outfield, as well as the wickets at Rance and Bill Ball. Ultimately we would like to install an irrigation system that conserves water and is more environmentally friendly,” he said.

“We have already had great results after deciding this year to laser level the wickets on Howell Oval.”

Penrith Cricket Club is coming sixth in the overall Club Championship this summer.

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St Mary Magdelene Anglican Church at St Marys has been endeavouring to change that for years, offering a family to those who have none and food for those who can’t afford it on Christmas Day. “We want everyone in our local area to hear of the great joy that Jesus brings. We recognise that he is the great gift that God has given us at Christmas and we want to share that,” Minister, Matthew Snelson said.

“As part of this concept of giving, people in our church for many years have put on a Christmas lunch.”

The annual Christmas lunch is free for anyone to attend, specifically aimed at those who are doing it tough at Christmas time, whether it be those who are in fi nancial hardship or those who don’t have a family they can spend the time with.

“As a church family we want to open our doors to provide a sense of family to those who need it at this time,” Reverend Snelson said.

Last year’s Christmas Day lunch brought crowds almost into the hundreds to the local church, which had a multitude of volunteers helping to turn over tables “just like a restaurant”.

“We are not a charity and this lunch isn’t funded. Th is is people giving out of their own pockets and volunteering their time for others in the community,” Reverend Snelson said.

Volunteers will help put on a Christmas lunch at St Mary Magdelene Anglican Church on Christmas Day. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Since its inception in 2009, Gwen Bugden, who has been co-organising the event for years, has seen those attending the Christmas lunch grow in numbers from 20

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wo in three Australians claim their health is not as good as it was five years ago, with Internet addiction, poor weight management, food safety and pollution all to blame.

According to the 2013 Healthy Living Index Survey released this month by life insurer AIA Australia, these four matters are the major health threats that have been worrying Australians this year.

More than half of us agree that spending time online prevents people from getting enough exercise, with sleep and posture mentioned as things that are also adversely affected.

73 per cent of those surveyed would like to lose weight, with women wanting to lose more than men.

Nearly two thirds of Australians expressed concerns that food contains harmful ingredients and nine in 10 agreed that pollution is a health hazard.

Of the health conditions, 49 per cent of those who took part in the survey said that they were worried about the threat of cancer, making the disease the biggest concern of the year, followed by heart disease and being overweight or obese.

“Yes, obesity rates are growing and chronic diseases, such as heart disease are leading causes of death,” said spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia, Melanie McGrice.

“The good news is that there are things we can do to address many of these health worries. Simple lifestyle changes like

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Keeping it local: New way to support business in your area

On their bike: Quick lessons to rid kids of their training wheels

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ouldn’t it be great if your kids could ride their bikes without training wheels before they arrive under the tree on Christmas Day? With FIT2BKIDS offering safe cycling lessons in Jamison Park, this could be a reality.

In just two sessions, on either December 19 or December 20, local kids, five-yearsold and over, who have been riding with training wheels for some time will be riding aid-free, according to Russell Jones, of FIT2BKIDS.

“Bike riding is about balance and confidence. Most children from the age of three have been cycling for a while with training wheels on and have the balance and coordination, however you suggest taking the training wheels off and they cringe,” he said.

In groups of 10, with two teachers, kids learn to ride their own bikes with ease.

“All the children come together in a group and they actually help each other out... once one child is cycling without training wheels it pushes the other kids to achieve the same thing,” Mr Jones said.

The sessions will cost $20. To register email russjones@rucommuting.com.au.

Michelle Grice and Belinda Hutchinson operate Online Village Blue Mountains.

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new website, dedicated to providing shoppers with local goods, is set to bring a new dimension to local business.

Th rough Online Village Blue Mountains, opened to customers last week, businesses in the area can sell and showcase their local products over the Internet to customers Australia-wide.

Designed and operated by local businesswomen, Michelle Grice and Belinda Hutchinson, the Online Village also provides an avenue for the community

to support local businesses.

“We know the website will be an amazing platform for all local businesses to sell and showcase their products. We are passionate about seeing local business thrive and succeed,” Ms Grice said.

The site features local products, both handmade and manufactured in a secure online platform. The Online Village accepts sellers who live or operate a business in the Blue Mountains and surrounding areas.

“The site recently opened to sellers and in less than three weeks over 50 local businesses had jumped on board,” Ms Hutchinson said. Visit www. onlinevillagebluemountains.com.au.

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enrith local Jason Adams cycled solo from Perth to Penrith to raise much needed funds for the Nepean Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Parents Support (NNICUPS).

In an amazing test of endurance and stamina, Mr Adams cycled 4,200kms over 15 days from December 1 until December 15, cycling an average of 266km per day.

Th is is an incredible feat, not unlike the journey so many little babies and their families face during their journey in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

“The mental side of the ride was the

most challenging part, but I pulled through it with the support of my family, friends and fiancée, Kayla who I proposed to on day five of my ride,” Mr Adams said.

The average cost of a baby’s NICU journey is estimated at $150,000 and this event was a great opportunity for local businesses to get involved and help save the little lives of Penrith.

The funds raised from this event will go towards the purchase of a new humidicrib.

“I wanted to help our local community and it is good to see what the money will do for the community in the Nepean Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,” he said.

To donate, go to the My Cause website at www.mycause.com.au/page/65082.

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Weekender break

Looking for a unique Christmas gift for someone special? Check out the Twilight Markets at Panthers tonight (Friday, December 20) from 5pm until 9.30pm. Southern end of the Panthers www.joshpyke.com.au car park on Mulgoa Road.

The Western Weekender team is heading off on holidays and there will be no editions of the paper on December 27 or January 3. Our first edition of 2014 will be Friday, January www.joshpyke.com.au 10.

Merry Christmas!

Penrith’s biggest weekly market is held every single Wednesday at the Penrith Showground. Around 300 stalls including everything from plants, clothing, car supplies and www.joshpyke.com.au more!

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Christmas Festival

The Nepean Belle is as iconic as the Nepean River itself. Haven’t been on the Belle lately? Never been? You must book now! There’s fantastic cruises right up until Christmas and of course, cruises will continue to run right throughout next year. The Nepean Belle departs from Tench Reserve, Tench Avenue. Why not get the family together and enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruising up and down the Nepean River? www.nepeanbelle.com.au 4733 1274

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The Penrith Church of Christ will be presenting a Christmas Festival on Tuesday, December 24 from 5.30pm.

There will be a petting zoo, jumping castle, carols and more. It’s at 158 www.joshpyke.com.au Stafford St, Penrith.

The Nepean Retired Men’s Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the John Lees Christian Centre (15 Evan St, Penrith) from 10am. Interesting speakers each www.joshpyke.com.au month plus regular outings.

The Penrith Museum of Printing is a fully-functioning print shop from years gone by. Come and see some remarkable pieces of history. Open every Saturday from 10am to 2pm at www.joshpyke.com.au the Paceway grounds. $3 entry.

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The ‘Holiday and Memory’ exhibit is currently on display at the Penrith Regional Gallery and will be until February 23. Check out how the gallery has been turned into a www.joshpyke.com.au summer holiday house!

The Nepean Dissociation Support Group meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 2pm at Penrith School of Arts. This is a self help group helping people living with www.joshpyke.com.au dissociation disorders.

St Stephen’s Anglican Church Penrith will be open for viewing and quiet reflection on December 18, 19 and 20 from 9am-Midday. Come in and check out the church and what it has to offer www.joshpyke.com.au for local residents.

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BOARD AND CARD GAMES The Hobbit board game - $55.00 Five Crowns card game - $25.00 Lord of the Rings card game - $28.00 - Mega Games Ph: 4722 9975, 478 High St, Penrith

INSIGNIA HAIR AND DAY SPA Christmas pamper packages including the Christmas Wish, Smooth as Silk and Top to Toe packages. Go on spoil yourself Prices start from $85.00 – Insignia Hair and Day Spa, Ph: 4722 3503 14/69 York Rd, Penrith, www.insigniahairanddayspa.com.au GOOSE CREEK CANDLES Goose Creek is the hottest candle company in America. Each Goose Creek candle is poured to perfection. Double wick system creates a flawless burn that is smokeless and clean burning to the very bottom.

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LIVING DEAD DOLLS Series 26 $42.00 each - Mega Games Ph: 4722 9975, 478 High St, Penrith PHARMACIE FIRST AID BOX A wooden First Aid box with hinged lid.

30cm x 16cm x 13cm. $13.75 each - Cloverfields Ph: 4722 3723, 4/23 Peachtree Rd, Penrith

COFFEE GURU HAMPERS Hampers can be custom made and contain Guru thermal mugs, travel cups, gift vouchers, cookies, Premium blend coffee and more. Pre order yours today.

Starting from $15.00 - Coffee Guru, Ph: (02) 4721 8000, Southlands Shopping Centre, Birmingham Rd, South Penrith

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At this special time of remembering the birth of Jesus, may His message bring you hope & joy in the new year

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‘Wishing everyone in Penrith a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year’

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I would like to wish all the Residents of Penrith a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year

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ave you ever been to a gym where you’ve felt intimated or didn’t belong amongst all the macho men and women who think they’re the next Arnold Schwarzenegger or She-Hulk?

Well, there’s a gym in Penrith that doesn’t make you feel like that, it’s called Fit 4 All. Located at Borec Road in Penrith, Fit 4 All is a locally owned and operated facility which was established in 2002 and has since expanded and diversified rapidly over the past decade to become one of Penrith’s largest fitness facilities.

Boasting a comfortable, non-threatening environment, Fit 4 All’s policy of no joining fees or contracts all year round is always well-received.

“We are a family-focused gymnasium and are the most value for money gym in Penrith,” owner and local resident Milton Karavas said.

Fit 4 All is fully catered for families with kids kickboxing classes, kids fitness classes, cardio machine workouts and gross motor movement activities like hopping, skipping and jumping all available.

“Fit 4 All is a non-threatening and non-competitive environment for kids,” Mr Karavas said.

“For a lot of kids, especially kids battling obesity nowadays, team sports and competitive sports aren’t always the best environment. We fi nd the gym is one of the better places for kids to get fit.”

With school holidays now in full swing, many parents won’t be able to take their kids to Fit 4 All over the summer holidays due to work commitments, but interestingly grandparents are starting to become keen on the idea of getting fit in their older years.

“Fitness isn’t just for the young and body conscience anymore,” Mr Karavas said.

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t’s the end of the year. Most of us are winding down for a well earned break and hopefully a recharge to start 2014 with a bang! I thought my column this week should include some lighter reading to help kick start the recharge process. So here are some of my favourite quotes for motivation: • “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent. It is the one most responsive to change,” by Charles Darwin.

• “The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake – you can’t learn anything from being perfect,” by Adam Osborne.

• “Be bold. If you’re going to make an error, make a doozey, and don’t be afraid to hit the ball,” by Billie Jean King.

• “Perseverance is failing nineteen times and succeeding the twentieth,” by Julie Andrews.

• “Most of us have trouble juggling. The woman who says she doesn’t is someone whom I admire but have never met,” by Barbara Walters.

I can only speak for myself, but my motivations also run deeper than ‘business success’. The following two quotes are my all time favourites for remembering the really important things in life: • “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel,” by Maya Angelou.

• “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world,” by Anne Frank.

Merry Christmas all!

Michelle Grice is the founder of Shel Design, a graphic design and web design company: www.sheldesign.com.au

End of the year

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et another year is coming to an end. Have you achieved what you set out to in 2013?

If you have, congratulations. If you didn’t manage to achieve your goals, then YOU are the one that can fi x that.

Locally, we have seen some unforeseen natural disasters occur in the form of the bushfi res that affected businesses negatively. That is the thing about business, sometimes you aren’t always in full control.

I have seen some marvellous businesses this year, clients that re-invent the wheel and always stay one step ahead. I love seeing what motivates business people on a daily basis, and enjoy helping all different types and sizes of business.

Staying on my last column theme of the past few years, I will leave you with some quotes and sayings that I have either seen, used or found humorous.

• The aim of marketing is to know and understand your customer so well the product or service fits and sells itself.

• The successful business owner is the one who find s out what is the matter with his business before his competitors do.

• In business, if you wait until you’re ready, you will be waiting the rest of your life.

• If at fi rst you don’t succeed, call it version 1.0.

• Don’t corner something meaner than you. In business, don’t take on something or a business that you can’t match.

• If you would like to know the value of money, try to borrow some.

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Introspection or an organisation that has existed for less than five years we have come a long way in setting an agenda for the restructuring of the local economy linked with the creation of new jobs.

A great of credit must go fi rstly to Council for having the vision for responding to community concerns about the daily exodus of some 50,000 workers to other jobs centres outside Penrith.

Secondly the leadership provided by the Board and the time commitment made by Directors to support a very small management team at the PBA has paved the way for some significant results for the community. The diverse experience of the directors and their willingness to regularly question our role, relevance and the unique space in which we operate has steered us clear from complacency and allowed us to build a reputation for taking on new and innovative projects that are necessary for achieving our vision for new and high quality jobs for our residents.

However to be successful we need to be grounded in reality and a strategic direction that supports one’s vision.

Such expression is provided by the Penrith Economic Corridor which encapsulates all the key development opportunities in and around the city and serves as a powerful reminder for ongoing Government intervention and support.

In 2014 we look forward to making significant advances in our initiatives that will strengthen our capacity to engage with the market and pave the way for new investment in the city. On behalf of the PBA we wish all our readers and business owners a happy Christmas.

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Don’t lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas.

True meaning of Christmas: Take time out to reflect

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hristmas is a time to spend with family and friends, giving gifts and eating too much food but in the hustle and bustle of the day, the true meaning of why we celebrate Christmas is often lost.

Across the local area, Penrith’s many churches and religious houses are gearing up for their Christmas Day and Christmas Eve services and are inviting local residents to join them in remembering and celebrating the birth of Jesus.

“At Christmas, we remember how the Bible tells us that when Jesus was born into our world, he was given the name Jesus because ‘He will save his people from their sins’,” Reverend John Lavender said.

The Weekender columnist and Glenmore Park Anglican Church minister, Reverend Lavender says that putting your faith and trust in Jesus brings hope, joy and peace.

“The Bible proclaims the great words of the angels on that fi rst Christmas morning as they announce the birth of the Saviour, Jesus: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests’,” he said.

Whether you regularly attend church services or are keen to check it out for the fi rst time, there will be services available across Penrith on Christmas Day and Christmas Eve; contact your local church for details.

Merry Christmas!

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CHRISTMAS GOOD GUYS

Tim Reid: Take care of those pearly whites

Seniors and needy in our. area to be helped by.

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ocal seniors who are doing it tough this festive season are set have their Christmas’ brightened thanks to The Good Guys.

Over the past month the Penrith store, located on Henry Street, has been the drop off point for the Our Community Cares Christmas Appeal, supplying food parcels to local elderly and homeless people. The campaign collected non-perishable items which will be distributed to people in need on Christmas Day. The store will also be donating food hampers to their cause partner Christ Mission Possible, giving the Kingswood-based charity the opportunity to provide further meals to their recipients.

The Good Guys chose to support Christ Mission Possible this year because the team believes the charity offers a much-needed service.

The Good Guys Penrith General Manager, Emilio Reino, said he’s looking forward to being able to support these charities this holiday season.

“Christmas is a time for giving and if we can help these worthy charities in any way, either through support or raising funds then we are happy to do so,” he said.

“Many of us are lucky to be able to eat at home with our family every day but there are those who do not have a home or elderly people struggling fi nancially who we wish to help.”

For the grandkids, the store will also be holding a Disney themed colouring competition up until Christmas with Disney prizes up for grabs. Entry is a gold coin donation and all proceeds will go to Christ Mission Possible.

CEO of Christ Mission Possible, Martin Beckett,

said the work they do wouldn’t be possible without the support of Mr Reino and the staff at The Good Guys, Penrith.

“We’ve been partnered with The Good Guys for a number of years now and have formed a great relationship with them,” he said.

“They donate to us on a quarterly basis through their local community partnerships program. For example, a percentage of all of their sales goes towards supporting our work, which is wonderful.”

The local charity helps more than 7,000 people a week with food handouts as well as helps to re-home over 300 people each year who are homeless.

In an annual Christmas tradition, tonight Christ Mission Possible will give out 500 hampers to the needy at the car park of Kingswood Station.

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Senior Of The Week

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Andrew Murdoch

Christmas lights are great fun, but you need to be careful when setting them up.

Avoid Christmas nightmare: Warning over lights and power

When speaking to Andrew Murdoch and asking him if he would like to be Senior of the Week this week, he replies “but aren’t I still too young for that?”

Th is spritely 78-year-old, who scored a try in touch football last week, has kept very busy and active over the last few years, starting the Andy’s Army Volunteer Group, who maintain the grounds at the local Penrith Golf Club.

After being a President, Captain and Vice-Captain throughout his years at the Penrith Golf Club, Mr Murdoch started the volunteer group five years ago and it has grown ever since with eight current members who help out each Monday.

He has been a resident in Penrith since 1977 and has always loved sport of any kind, playing rugby and refereeing in his younger years.

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ecorating the home with Christmas lights is a pastime many local seniors share with their grand kids.

While it is all good fun, Christmas lights and decorations can be dangerous fi re safety risks, warns Regentville Fire and Rescue Station commander, Phil Nightingale.

“The use of decorative lights and candles, piggy-backing double adapters and using electrical cords and plugs that have been packed away for 12 months all have the

potential to cause a fi re in the home,” he said.

“Checking lights and other decorations is a simple but effective way to prevent a household fi re this festive season.”

Over last Christmas, between December 1, 2012 and January 31, 2013, there were 902 residential fi res in NSW, which resulted in 98 injuries and four deaths.

According to NSW Fire and Rescue, at least 128 of those fi res involved electrical equipment and 12 were started by candles.

“We don’t want anyone to have their Christmas spoilt by a trip to the hospital because of accidents in the home that are easily preventable,” he said.

NO EXCHANGE OR REFUND A PET IS A GIFT FOR LIFE Remember, animals can’t be returned on Boxing Day and can’t fend for themselves while you go on holiday. They can be expensive to care for and live for about 15 years.

For the right person, a pet is a gift that keeps giving. But get it wrong, and your Christmas gift could be a hindrance for many years or a statistic by Easter.

Council knows too well how often pets given as Christmas gifts become unwanted and are left to stray.

Before you give, please consider: • do they want a pet?

• what kind of pet do they want?

• can they look after a pet for 15 years?

• can they afford ongoing food and vet bills?

• do they have time to exercise a pet?

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You can save a pet’s life by adopting from a local animal shelter or animal rescue organisation.

HAWKESBURY ANIMAL SHELTER 10 Mulgrave Rd, Mulgrave

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Trouble getting around the city? New website helps seniors navigate better

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fantastic website has been launched by Destination NSW for seniors and people living with disabilities called Sydney For All. The predominantly tourism-based website, which can be found at www. sydneyforall.com, is designed to be user friendly so anyone can access the site and enjoy what it has to offer with ease.

Sydney is an exciting, colourful and vibrant city where it’s easy to get out and about. There are many attractions that are easy to visit if you have a disability or require accessibility assistance.

Pre-planning your visit before you leave the house will help you enjoy Sydney at any time of the year.

Sydney For All is specifically designed to help people with disabilities plan their visits to the city’s best attractions.

The site includes access information for people with disabilities including mobility, vision, hearing and cognitive, as well as information for seniors with accessibility issues such as climbing stairs or walking up steep inclines.

The site features universal icons to assist people decide which attractions provide the appropriate level of access.

Another helpful addition to the website is users can easily adjust the text size and even colour contrast on the page to suit their needs. Simple links and explanations are also offered for people to navigate themselves freely around the site.

Some of the great features on Sydney For All include a ‘Th ings to do in Sydney’ page

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which lists all the best attractions for Arts and Culture, Outdoors, On the harbour and Darling Harbour.

Another is the ‘Getting Around’ link

which provides the best ways to get to certain attractions via access maps, transport links and where to fi nd accessible toilets. The Sydney For All website reflects

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If you can help her please call the shelter on 4560 4644 and quote her impound Number.

Volunteer Notes: This boy loves to run and will make the perfect lifetime companion for an active family. He would love nothing more than to run by your side (who needs a gym membership?), or run and play with the kids in the backyard. He enjoyed playing with the young female fox terrier in the next run, although a little boisterous, so would do very well with a family willing to teach him basic commands.

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t’s a common myth that seniors are destined to lose teeth, however there is no reason why your shiny whites can’t be kept healthy for a lifetime. Tooth decay and loss is simply the result of an oral disease – not the aging process.

Today, seniors are healthier than ever and have kept more of their natural teeth than prior generations. But there’s still room for improvement. Many seniors do not visit a dentist even once a year – one of the key preventive strategies in ensuring that teeth last.

It is important for people to know that it is never too late to preserve and protect teeth and gum health. Many admit to feeling anxious about dentist appointments however, fi nding the right oral specialist will play a large part in helping you keep regular appointments.

No matter what your age, you need to take care of your teeth and mouth. Like many areas of the body, your mouth is

teeming with bacteria – most of them harmless. Normally the body’s natural defences and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, can keep these bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease.

Here’s how you can prevent tooth decay and gum disease: • Brush your teeth twice a day (with a fluoride toothpaste) • You may even like to brush after every meal if necessary • Floss once a day • Make regular visits to your dentist for a check-up and cleaning • Eat a well-balanced diet • Don’t use tobacco products • Avoid more than two coffees a day • Consult with your local dentist for more information.

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HEALTHY HOLIDAYS

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Now s the time to make yourself. a healthy promise as the. new year looms.

David Stein: The health tips you need to read

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t’s that time of year again and it’s not called the silly season for no reason. Partying, drinking, indulging, over-eating and running around like a headless chicken from event to event and shop to shop, it’s no wonder many of us feel tired, rundown, overweight and stressed as the New Year comes around.

Many New Year’s resolutions are centred on losing weight and getting healthy, but there is no reason that you should put a healthier lifestyle off any longer.

Kim Figl, a Personal Trainer from Connect Fitness at UWS in Kingswood shares her five top tips for staying healthy this Christmas and holiday season.

1. Try and choose healthier foods when preparing your Christmas lunch or dinner.

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2. Stick to your portion sizes when you are at parties. Rather than picking at food for hours on end, create a plate and stick to eating that.

Th is way you will know how much you are consuming rather than eating too much across the course of the day.

3. Exercise in the morning as this will kick start your metabolism and not interfere with your busy day. Even 30 minutes of exercise will help your body get ready for the day ahead.

4. Watch your alcohol consumption as there are many ‘empty calories’ that are consumed with alcohol. Make sure to drink plenty of water to keep you hydrated. If you do drink alcohol, remember to alternate every alcoholic drink

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with a glass of water and don’t drink on an empty stomach.

5. Look online for healthier recipe alternatives.

Desserts and sweet treats that you make from scratch are going to be better for you than purchased pre-packaged foods (in moderation of course).

And if all that fails, please don’t beat yourself up about it. Take each day as it comes and strive for a healthier day the next day.

If you want to work out during the holidays, you can at Connect Fitness with a $1 joining fee and free workouts during the holidays. On top of that, you will receive two 21-day Connect Fitness gift cards and a $200 fitness program with five personal training sessions absolutely free.

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Have you still got a heap of shopping to do? It’s time for resourceful Rams to grab last-minute gifts that are gorgeous and practical.

Christmas Day looks somewhat chaotic though, as Mars (your ruling planet) and Uranus oppose each other. You’ll be in reckless Aries mode but, if you stir up fractious family members, you could end up with more on your plate than you bargained for!

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Christmas Day fi nds most Taureans in a terrifically festive mood, as you let your hair down and enjoy the Yuletide revelry. But, if you eat and drink too much, you’ll be a grumpy Bull on Boxing Day! With Venus in retrograde motion until February 1 it’s not a good time to spend up big at the New Year sales, as you’re likely to over-value items and buy things you really don’t need.

GEMINI

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

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Mercury (your ruling planet) shifts into Capricorn from December 24 through until January 12 which will stabilise your mercurial mind.

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With Mars in your home zone opposing disruptive Uranus there are bound to be some upsets on Christmas Day. Anything from a burnt meal to a domestic disagreement. Stay cool Cancer, and keep things in perspective. Heed the wise words of Quentin Crisp, born on December 25, 1908: “Treat all disasters as if they were trivialities, but never treat a triviality as if it were a disaster”.

The positive Sun/Neptune hook-up makes for a delightful Christmas Day for festive Leos. The more you roll up your sleeves and help out, the better you’ll feel. Putting others fi rst is the key to holiday happiness. Friday is a fabulous day to draw up your goals and dreams for 2014. Include a plan for healthy eating and regular exercise, as you strive to be the best Lion you can be in the new year.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Cooperation and teamwork are highlighted, so make sure you include family and friends in your festive preparations. Share the jobs around Virgo! Don’t labour under the delusion that you can handle everything on your own. With Venus in retrograde motion, be extra careful in your dealings with children, teenagers and friends. A dash of diplomacy will smooth over any problems that crop up.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Luxury-loving Librans; if you spend more than you can comfortably afford this Christmas, you’ll just end up with a heap of debt in the New Year. You don’t have to go overboard in order to have a good time. Plus try to control your urge to splurge on food and drink on Christmas Day. If you pace yourself, then you and your digestive system will enjoy Boxing Day and beyond.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Avoid getting too stressed this Christmas Scorpio. A cool and methodical approach is the best way to handle festive preparations and family celebrations. When in doubt, just keep calm and carry on! With Jupiter journeying through your aspirations zone, make your goals for 2014 as big and bold as possible. You are only limited by the scope of your imagination and the size of your dreams.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Sociable Sagittarians love Yuletide celebrations with the accompanying eating, drinking, dancing and partying. But make sure you’re pulling your weight with preparations and cleaning up otherwise you’ll be in the bad books on Boxing Day. Too much enthusiasm at the New Year sales could see you deep in debt in 2014. So, when you go shopping, take a limited list.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Mercury moves through your sign from December 24 to January 12 when you’ll be at your rational, reasonable and rigorous best.

But your perfectly thought-out plans and preparations are likely to be turned upside-down on Christmas Day, as impulsive Mars and unpredictable Uranus create havoc in your family zone.

If you’re a clever Capricorn, you’ll have a Plan B up your sleeve.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Spend some quiet time on your own, before the Christmas madness really begins. If you’re still buying presents, look for gifts that stimulate the imagination. The Mars/ Uranus opposition increases your rebellious, unpredictable side so it should be an interesting Xmas Day! You’re bursting to blurt out exactly what’s on your mind… but are you prepared for the consequences?

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

It will be a magical Christmas for many festive Fish, as the Sun/Neptune connection favours compassion, creativity, contemplation, meditation, prayer, delicious daydreams, spiritual insights and lashings of romance. An old friendship may feel as if it’s going backwards, but it’s just entering a brand new phase. If you are a patient Piscean, relations will soon be back on an even keel.

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Prioritise and be educated on your health and fitness

Top three tips for good health?

1. Eat more vegetables than meat – especially the green leafy ones and seeds too as they are packed with energy to create life.

2. Avoid the four white devils: white sugar, white flour, white table salt

and white processed milk. Or at least minimise as much as possible.

Most modern diseases could be prevented with elimination of the above four.

3. Sleep eight hours and get to bed by 10.30pm. Our ancestors never had iPads and late night TV or even fluorescent light past 6pm. The y went to bed and rose with the sun.

Although we look very modern today genetically we are the same.

A daily ‘must do’?

I make a list every night before bed of seven things to do the next day and then prioritise the most important to least important and do the most important things fi rst. That way the most important things always get done.

Biggest health/fitness misconception?

That you can eat whatever you like as long as you’re training. Exercise is a benefit of eating healthy not a cure for a bad diet.

What do you consider the biggest benefit of being fit and healthy?

Defi nitely having more energy to get

through the day even on the busiest of days. I’m in the office by 5am and out at 9pm. On the days I don’t eat healthy I can really feel it.

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How did you get into fitness?

Growing up as a kid I wasn’t very interested in sport and fitness and sucked at any school sporting events.

Being a skinny kid I had a fear walking through the front door of a gym.

Then in my 20’s I joined the Army Reserves and it completely changed my idea of fitness and health and I became addicted.

I read everything I could on the subject and was amazed at all the misconceptions and misguided truths in the industry and decided I wanted to make a difference.

When I got out of the army I was introduced to David Stein and there began my career as a personal trainer.

Today I currently operate my own business and I’m always happy to come back and help Dave out with his future personal trainers.

What type of activity/exercise do you enjoy the most?

My clients would say I like burpees because of how many I give them. I like deadlifts because they’re a great compound exercise and increase my energy through a workout.

How do you stay motivated when it’s so easy to just ‘take it easy.’

I make it a habit. I fi nd the more it’s a habit the harder it is to break.

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JEWELLER ON DUTY

by Matthew Ely

by Katherine Tweed

New Year’s resolutions

Have a very Merry Christmas!

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don’t normally take a lot of time thinking of a New Year’s resolution – I never make goals. I am not a goal orientated person (although some say that I should be) because I hate that feeling of failure when I don’t reach my goals in time.

To me, making a New Year’s resolution is the same as making a goal – you are setting yourself up for failure.

I have always had the same kind of resolutions, like ‘learn to cook’, ‘buy a new car’ or ‘get fit’, which are pretty boring and dare I say it, the standard. And yes, you guessed it, I still eat two-minute noodles for every meal, I am still driving my 1998 bomb and I prefer to wear heels over runners.

At the beginning of 2013, whilst everyone was talking about their special New Year’s resolutions and how they were going to get there, I was sitting alone, frustrated that they didn’t realise their resolutions were not only likely to fail but that they probably wouldn’t remember them anyway.

Whether I was peer-pressured into it or was feeling a little left out, I am not sure, but I did end up with a resolution for 2013 – it was easy, different and something I knew I would love.

At the time, I was living out of a wardrobe made entirely of black, white, the odd grey item and denim jeans: boring.

Getting ready every morning was simple and easy but it was the same day in and day out so, my New Year’s resolution gave me the option to change it up.

I decided that 2013 was the year I was going to add colour to my wardrobe. It may seem easy but I had to change a lot of things about myself. For example, whenever I would walk into a shop, I would make a beeline for the white tops, skipping over any colours without even thinking – I had to retrain myself how to shop.

I chose to begin by buying blue items and once I was comfortable there, I moved from colour to colour. Shopping was hard but deciding which colours go with what was harder. A year on, I still love to wear a white top but my wardrobe is now colourful.

Although I am yet to make a resolution for this year, I will be going for something fashion related – I might even try to make 2014 the year I swap earrings for necklaces... the possibilities are endless.

Katherine.tweed@mediaview.com.au 4722 2998

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ith Christmas on our doorstep I am wondering how I am fi nding time to write this. Presents to make and customers to serve! I have enjoyed writing for the Weekender this year and will look forward to it in the future.

I would like to wish everyone a merry and safe Christmas with an entertaining new year to follow.

2014 is going to be a massive year for York Jewellers and for me. We have a lot of exciting plans in the pipeline and I’m looking forward to bringing them to life. Next year I look forward to talking more in depth on how jewellery is made and what to look for when shopping to make sure you get the best value you can.

I wanted to give a brief wrap for 2013. It has been a wonderful year. We have had very exciting news all year round; we introduced in store Pink Kimberly diamonds, Edox and Bering watches. We also won a number of awards that we are very proud of, which now hold their place in the front of the store for as long as possible. When you are passing the store pop in and have a look.

In general the jewellery industry has been struggling over the past years. However things seem to be making a change.

There is now a renewed positive feeling around jewellers that I am sure will continue. York Jewellers has been lucky to not have felt any struggles; we are putting it down to our hard work and a devoted team, offering the best possible service and products available and having a loyal customer base.

Once again a Merry Christmas and a big thank you.

Signing out for 2013.

Matthew Ely is an award-winning jewellery designer based at York Jewellers in Westfield Penrith

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Stomach upsets

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ith all the food and drink at this time of the year, you may suffer from heartburn and indigestion.

Many people suffer discomfort after eating and drinking such as bloating, chest pains, a burning feeling in the throat, belching and nausea to name a few. Heartburn and indigestion are a couple of the terms broadly used to describe these symptoms, but it’s important to know the differences as this will determine what you should do to get relief.

To keep things simple, I describe indigestion as the common discomforts you can experience after eating such as gas, belching, cramps and nausea.

Often these discomforts can be caused by poor digestive health, so I would recommend a high strength probiotic. The probiotics will help quickly restore the health of your digestive system and relieve the symptoms as well as help you maintain your digestive health and guard against future discomfort.

Heartburn is the painful, burning feeling in the chest and throat you may experience after eating, and can be made worse by laying down, leaning forward or straining. Other symptoms may be the feeling of a lump deep in the throat, an acidic or bitter taste in the mouth, regurgitation of food or a dry cough.

Often it is caused by stomach acid flowing back up the oesophagus (food pipe) due to the valve at the top of the stomach not closing properly. If it is more long term, it is due to an ulcer in either the stomach or duodenum (the tube leading out of the stomach). A ‘germ’ may cause these ulcers and therefore the right advice can lead to permanent relief from heartburn.

There are some very good medications for the relief of heartburn. Simply speak to your doctor.

I wish all my readers a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year period.

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Paralysis from a parasite

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ost areas around Penrith do not have paralysis ticks. Ticks survive in micro environments and are prevalent in the Blue Mountains and in some areas along the river. During the summer holidays many people travel to the North and South coast where ticks are present.

Ticks live most of their life cycle on wildlife. They fall off onto the grass and then moult, progressing onto the next stage in their lifecycle. They then climb up foliage (like grass fronds) until the next animal comes along. As a child we would collect ticks by placing a white sheet under trees. We were paid by companies who wanted ticks to make the antivenom.

It is always a good idea to check with the local vet in areas you are visiting whether ticks are present. Remember if you are travelling and make toilet stops with your pet, these may also be tick areas.

Paralysis ticks are called this as they cause a progressive paralysis. The fi rst symptoms are often your pet just seeming quiet. Th is then progresses to wobbliness or ataxia in the hind limbs, change of bark or meow and diffic ulty breathing. Once these symptoms occur then treatment with antivenom is often needed.

Paralysis ticks appear as small grey lumps present on the coat. Often with longer furred animals ticks feel like a small lump or wart. Removal is then very important. There are lots of different wives tales about tick removal. It is often best to kill the tick before removal with a small amount of Frontline or other pet safe product, as when removed a small amount of extra venom is injected. Removal is the key however. If the body of the tick is removed then the head will die and fall out of its own accord.

There are many flea preventatives on the market. All of these do help prevent ticks but unfortunately none are 100 per cent effective. Daily checking for ticks is also very important when visiting areas where ticks are present.

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elieve it or not, you can have fun and still be somewhat healthy! Here are some tips to follow...

Stock your fridge with healthy alternatives.

Holidays are fi lled with lots of partying, but you can bring your own snacks so you have an alternative to the large amounts of belly-swelling, not-so-good food. You never know, you might not be the only one who’s looking for something healthy... especially after five mince pies, a litre of soft drink and three bowls of lolly mix. You’d be surprised who reaches for the good stuff when it’s easy to access.

Hydrate. You know what’s worse than a regular hangover? A hangover on Christmas, because you want so badly to be fi lled with good cheer but that banging headache you have is telling you to go punch the Christmas lights off the tree. Stay hydrated even more than usual to try to avoid a hangover.

Focus on giving back. My favourite gift to get is the voucher from World Vision saying this bought some chickens for a village. Seriously, do we really need more socks or a book we’ll never read? Give some gifts to kids in need. Volunteer at the hospital. Do a random act of kindness. Nothing makes you feel better than putting a smile on someone else’s face, and making yourself and others happy is the healthiest thing ever!

Join in on the baking process. When you help cook, you are lending a helping hand and being part of a healthy social interaction that we’ve been doing for millennia.

Get enough sleep. It will give you more energy throughout the day and keep your body regulated.

Grab your favorite people, and have a break. Your friends, family, mum, all of the above, it doesn’t matter. But take someone you love and have a fun day fi lled with driving around looking at lights with Christmas music, watching a Christmas movie, baking cookies, playing games, and relaxing. Because sometimes the healthiest thing you can do is have an amazing day with the ones you love!

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Where did 2013 go?

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Peace of mind

hank you to all those who have said they appreciate this column. It is always good to hear that people appreciate your ranting – er, wisdom.

Tell me; can you say that you are healthier now than at the beginning of 2013? Was one of your New Year Resolutions last year, to get healthier and fitter?

What have you done to ensure that you can enjoy good health for the coming years?

One of the advantages of my great age is that I can look back on a massive number of changes. From having fruit and veg, meat and a host of other stuff delivered by horse and cart; walking everywhere because most people didn’t have a car; not having a telephone in the house (because who would you call, no-one had a phone?). To this modern age of wow! For most of you what we have available is normal but the changes that have occurred in the past 70 years – and especially the last 50 years is nothing short of staggering.

In some ways this progress is great, convenience and choice are wonderful. In other ways the changes have brought problems. Not having a car meant we walked a lot, now the farthest some people walk is to the garage alongside their house. Not having a phone or Internet we actually went to see people and talked face to face, we had real friends. We also wrote with letters, which meant we actually thought about what we were going to say because it took time to get there so it needed to be meaningful.

Above all the fast pace of modern life has brought huge stress and the increase in depression and anxiety is a result.

Now I am not advocating a return to those “good old days”.

That’s not going to happen. But a re-think about our lifestyles might not be a bad thing. Why not make a few simple changes to reduce the stressful impact on your lives and relationships? Eat a healthier diet, after all what you eat is what makes your future body and mind. Take a walk with the family or a loved one, exercise and communication!

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PERSONAL FINANCE

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t is that time of year again when we are packing up the family and heading off for that long awaited Christmas holiday. Have you checked your insurance policy? Is your building adequately insured and have you got adequate cover for your contents?

If you’re like most people, then the answer is probably no. Th is means that you may not be sure what your home or business is actually covered for, so make sure you check the details.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has estimated that between 27 per cent and 81 per cent of Australian homes are underinsured by 10 per cent or more compared to the current rebuilding costs.

According to ASIC the underinsurance problem in Australia can be due to a number of factors, including: • The burden of estimating rebuilding costs rests with the consumer, who generally does not have reliable or comprehensive enough tools to make a correct estimate • The scale of a disaster can contribute to the extent to which a consumer is underinsured • Sums insured may not increase over time, or not increase at a rate that is in line with building costs generally • Consumers may make a choice to accept a degree of underinsurance to achieve a certain premium value • For contents cover, sums insured often don’t recognise new purchases made by a household.

So what can you do to limit your risk of falling into the ‘underinsured’ category? Review your insurance cover and think about those points above when you do. Ask yourself the tough questions.

John Miller-Crispe is a Senior Naturopath with Abundant Life & Health Naturopathic Clinic

Anthony Walker, Owner-Manager Bank of Queensland. Anthony.walker@boq.com.au

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Jesus, can you take the time to throw a drowning man a line?” So are the words of the U2 song ‘Peace on Earth’. The song speaks of how more often we hear of war, violence and confl ict. So at Christmas, when there is talk of “peace on earth”, it can seem more like a wish rather than reality. Can there possibly be “peace on earth”?

The Bible proclaims the great words of the angels on that fi rst Christmas morning as they announce the birth of the Saviour, Jesus: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favour rests.”

Th is is not a vain, hopeless wish for peace. Peace is real. It starts with peace with God, knowing you are no longer out of step with him, because by turning to Jesus the Saviour, God’s favour rests on you.

And it gets even better! As this good news of peace transforms you, it spreads to your relationships with those around you. As God has forgiven you, so you learn to forgive others. As God has shown you compassion, so you learn to show compassion to others. As God has loved you, shown you kindness, so you learn to love and show kindness to those around you. As God has shown you patience, so you begin to show patience.

The transforming power of God can really bring “peace on earth”! Sorrow replaced by joy. Pain replaced by hope.

Confl ict replaced by kindness. Violence replaced by forgiveness. War replaced by peace. Peace on earth carried into heaven where all who have turned to Jesus enjoy peace for all eternity. Have a happy, peaceful Christmas!

Reverend John Lavender can be contacted via www.glenmorepark.anglican.asn.au

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This Jewel offers you that certain way of life in a convenient Position, for an incredible Price. Picture yourself enjoying the weekends or arriving home to:- A palacial 975 square metre plot in stage one of Glenmore Park! 4 bedrooms all with built-ins, study, formal Lounge, family Room and meals Area, internal Laundry leading out to the entertaining area, 3 way bathroom, ducted Air Conditioning, beautifully Designed Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and built-in coffee machine, large undercover deck, solar Heated, saltwater in-ground pool, cabana, neat cubby house, rainwater tanks, 2 kilowatt solar electricity panels, garden shed and double remote lock-up garage.

What a beauty, perfect for the first home buyer or someone looking to invest. Features include:- 3 Bedrooms, built in robes, ceiling fans, air conditioner, kitchen with new stove, bathroom with separate toilet, lounge & Dining, timber & carpet floors, garden shed, side access to rear yard, Detached 6 x 9 garage approx & 708m2 block approx. This neat family home in Emu Plains ideally located within walking distance to all amenities, shops, schools, public transport and restaurants. You won’t find better.

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Quaint, neat home in Glenmore Park perfect for 1st home buyers or retirees looking to downsize. The home consists of 3 bedrooms with built in wardrobes to all, separate toilet and bathroom, separate dining and lounge, reversed cycle air conditioner and a low maintenance courtyard. Positioned close to Glenmore Park shops, parks and sports fields. This home is a little beauty and is beckoning for a new owner, call now for an inspection today, it won’t last at this price.

Complete Package This 3 bedroom home is sure to impress the fussiest buyer! Features include:- 3 bedrooms, ensuite, built-in robes, lounge/dining, meals/family room, ducted air conditioning, split system air conditioning, Ceiling fans, Kitchen with gas cooking, pergola area, garden shed and single drive through garage. All of this is located within a stones throw to schools, shops & transport!

Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668

Contact Michael Ball 0414 264 668

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Picture yourself enjoying the weekends or arriving home to:- A palacial 975 square metre plot in stage one of Glenmore Park! 4 bedrooms all with built-ins, study, formal Lounge, family Room and meals Area, internal Laundry leading out to the entertaining area, 3 way bathroom, ducted Air Conditioning, beautifully Designed Kitchen with stainless steel appliances and built-in coffee machine, large undercover deck, solar Heated, saltwater in-ground pool, cabana, neat cubby house, rainwater tanks, 2 kilowatt solar electricity panels, garden shed and double remote lock-up garage.

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he Penrith Panthers Waratah Championship League side have been dealt a major blow after the news American import and point-scoring machine Ben Ellsworth won’t be returning next season.

The 32-year-old was the leading pointgetter for the Panthers last season and his experience played a huge part in getting the youthful but enthusiastic line-up back into the playoffs.

“I was informed by the Penrith Basketball Association board that they won’t be taking an import next year, which is a big loss,” Panthers head coach John Hennessy said.

“It was an Association-based decision, purely fina ncial.”

Coach Hennessy said while losing Ellsworth was a major blow, he would be looking to players like Sydney Kings development player Louis Brandt to take over where the American left off.

“The big loss for us was the defence Ben brought to the team, he was very solid inside and did a great job in the centre or power forward spot,” he said.

“Filling Ben’s role will be Louis Brandt, who’s been doing some great things with the Sydney Kings at the moment. He’s come on in leaps and bounds even from the end of last season.”

Other additions to the mostly unchanged line-up includes Parramatta guards Jordan Lumkon and Noah Cleur, promising Sydney Kings development player John Macham, rising Sudanese star Akoy Deng and former Hills Hornet Cameron Day.

2013 Waratah Championship League Under 21 Player of the Year Ben Kearins in action. Photo: Noel Rowsell (www.photoexcellence.com.au).

“Akoy Deng is a big body but he’s been out of the game for a couple of years. He was playing for the Canberra Gunners in the SEABL (South East Australian Basketball League), so he defi nitely has the ability to play,” Hennessy said.

“Another promising player is John Macham, who I did some work with when

I was coaching at Parramatta. John was looking for a place to play next year and the Kings gave him a glowing recommendation.

He’s not a dominant inside player but he brings us versatility and is highly competitive.”

Meanwhile, the women’s Waratah Championship League team, who fin ished

the 2013 season in a disappointing ninthplace with five wins and 15 losses, will have a stronger line-up in 2014 following the addition of Canberra Gunners SEABL centre, Alyce Shearing.

The Panthers will also welcome back Australian representative star Tahlia Tupaea and Kelli Sims.

PENRITH ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB Penrith Rovers Football Club will be holding an OPEN TRIAL for all Premier Squad players on

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Harness Racing A fi ne summer night was a main ingredient for an excellent fare of harness racing at the Penrith Paceway last Thursday night.

Bye Bye Sir ($5.20) gave local trainer John Tapp the fi rst leg of a double in race one. Driven by Narissa McMullen Bye Bye Sir was able to get off the inside on the fin al turn and fi nish strongly defeating Ruinate.

Jim Douglas was the driver of Tappie’s next winner That’s Fire Power ($2.70) in the second. It was a different run event with That’s Fire Power jumping straight to the lead then just managing to hold off Only One Slim and Domestic Art who both fi nished well and should soon be on the winners list.

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Lorraine Pozza out the fourth race for driver Peter Rixon only by the narrowest of margins.

Usane Flash who has been off the scene for 11 months was heavily supported at $1.80 and lived up to his namesake by going straight to the lead and drew away to win the fi fth very easily for driver Amanda Turnbull.

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AROUND THE GROUNDS Baseball: The Penrith Panthers have enjoyed mixed results in their Round 13 clashes against Central Coast in the State Baseball League.

In their mid-week game the Panthers were kept scoreless 4-0 but they managed to turn it around on Sunday winning 7-5.

The Panthers have slipped to seventh spot with an 11 win and 12 loss record. Penrith will now enjoy a few weeks off before meeting Ryde in Round 14.

Cricket: Penrith have continued their unbeaten run in the Sydney Grade Competition after they tore apart Parramatta last weekend.

In a two-day game that was completed over one weekend, Penrith batted fir st scoring an unusually low 258. Luke Morrissey was the best with the bat hitting a cool 79.

When Parramatta hit the crease on day two, they were bowled out for 209 with Josh Lalor 4/57 and Pat Jackson 3/26 leading the way for the bowlers.

Penrith’s next game is a one day match this Saturday at Howell Oval against thirdplaced Sydney.

Cricket: A special mums and daughters cricket event was held at Howell Oval recently with cricketers from the Penrith region treated to a Q&A session with NSW U/18 representative, Mikayla Hinkley before participating in games and activities on the picturesque outfield of the Penrith Cricket Club.

The concept was the idea of Kim Hinkley, the Girls Development Coordinator for the Penrith region: “We have seen an increase of around 60 per cent in girls playing club cricket for our district club teams. All of those girls play in predominantly boy teams so I thought it would be a nice idea to try and get all the girls and their mums together,” she said.

Athletics: Congratulations to all the athletes that took part in the Outer Metropolitan Zone Carnival last weekend at Blair Oval, St Marys.

A number of Penrith’s fi nest young athletes are off to the Regionals including the senior boys relay team.

That’s all, folks: Th is is the fi nal Around The Grounds column for 2013. Thanks to all the clubs and athletes who contributed to the column this year.

If you would like your sporting results, club event or anything sports related mentioned in ‘Around the Grounds’ next year please email nathan.taylor@westernweekender.com.au or call 4722 2998.

Participants in the Zone Carnival.

Heath Shaw and Shane Mumford are now part of the Giants leadership group.

Giant leaders: New additions to club’s leadership group

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ew GWS recruits Heath Shaw, Shane Mumford and Stephen Gilham are one step closer to being announced club captains after they were promoted to the Giants’ player leadership group last week.

The star trio, who all signed with GWS during the off-season, will join last year’s leaders in Callan Ward, Phil Davis and Tom Scully in trying to turn the Giants’ fortunes around both on and off the field.

New Giants coach Leon Cameron said the elevation of Shaw, Mumford and Gilham would add much needed

experience to the leadership group and help fast track the club’s young players.

“These three guys are premiership players at the clubs they’ve previously been at but they also offer 10 years of experience in football generally and not only on the field but off the field,” he said.

“They will complement our existing leaders who will also benefit from the experience and maturity.”

27-year-old Mumford, who joined the Giants from the Swans, said he was thrilled to join the leadership group.

“I think it’s just about pushing these younger guys to get the best out of themselves and that’s something I’m really going to try and do,” he said.

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The last major rugby league fi xture to take place in Tasmania was in 2012 when the Melbourne Storm played a trial game against the Brisbane Broncos. The match attracted 15,000 supporters, which proved Tasmanians were hungry for NRL. “If this is promoted properly by the State Government and the Panthers, there’s no reason why they can’t get a crowd of that size again,” Mr Kearney said.

“The Storm ran that trial down here but we haven’t seen them since. We think the Panthers have been incredibly smart trying to grab this opportunity.”

Due to its proximity to Melbourne, most Tasmanians support the Storm but that could change if the Panthers set up shop down south, Mr Kearney believes.

“Once Penrith start playing games down here they’ll get a loyal following because Tasmanians will really appreciate the fact they’re coming down here playing a premiership game,” he said.

“You’ll be quite surprised how quickly Tasmanian people will embrace this club.”

If a deal is reached, an announcement can be expected in the New Year. The game would be played at either Hobart’s Blundstone Arena or North Hobart Oval.

Kids from St Clair Cricket Club with visiting mascots.

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program, saw the two mascots and Santa take part in a number of fun-fil led activities including participating in games and handing out medallions.

“Harvey (St Clair mascot) is part of our brand and a massive part of our club. If Harvey raises the profi le of cricket then he has done his job,” Club secretary Jason Lockwood said.

In the coming months, Cricket NSW will be overseeing a T20 Blast program in the St Clair region.

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Fanning does us proud Wild celebrations as Penrith-born surfer wins world title enrith-born surfer Mick Fanning was the toast of the surfi ng world this week after a sensational performance at the Billabong Pipe Masters in Hawaii saw him win his third surfi ng world title.

The 32-year-old held out to the very last moment for the perfect wave and, with just 90 seconds remaining in the round, made his move and produced a near faultless ride of 9.7 to secure the ASP (Association of Surfi ng Professionals) world championship.

Fanning, who now resides on the Gold Coast, said he had to “put it all on the line” to win the world title.

“I just saw the set on the horizon, and I thought ‘alright, whatever’s going to come, I’m just going to try and pick the right one’,” he said after his win.

“That wave came in and it was so beautiful. I’m just overwhelmed with emotion right now, it’s incredible.”

Fanning learned to surf at the tender age of five but didn’t fi nd his love for the sport until his family moved to Tweed Heads on the NSW and Queensland border at age 12.

When Fanning turned pro in 2002, he fi nished the season as Rookie of the Year and by 2007, he had won his fi rst world championship.

After a number of setbacks and injuries, Fanning did it all over again in 2009 and has since turned himself into one of the most well-known surfi ng brands in the world.

“A couple of years ago I wasn’t really

The draw for the 2014 NSW Cup competition has been released, confirming the return of the Penrith Panthers and that Centrebet Stadium will host three games on NRL match days where possible next season.

The Panthers had previously fielded a NSW Cup team via the Windsor Wolves.

“The VB NSW Cup Competition has improved considerably and whilst we have an extremely successful relationship with the Windsor Wolves Club we thought playing the VB NSW Cup side under the Panthers branding was the right step forward,” said Panthers boss Phil Gould.

“The draws have been aligned to allow Centrebet Stadium to play host to three grades on a number of occasions in 2014.”

Penrith open their season against Newcastle on Saturday, March 8 with a 2.15pm kickoff at Centrebet Stadium.

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enjoying it, and I got to the end of that year, and I just wanted to enjoy my time, and just breathe and soak in what we have and how lucky we are,” he said.

Tweets of support for the former resident came from the Penrith Panthers, Olympic silver medallist Jessica Fox and former Panther legend Brad Fittler.

The Penrith Panthers are taking membership to a new level – signing up babies at Nepean Hospital.

The ‘Born to be a Panther’ initiative was launched yesterday, with newborn babies at Nepean Hospital given the chance to become Panthers supporters.

Newborn babies will receive a teddy bear, baby bib, baby beanie and a special Born to be a Panther birth certificate, signed by Phil Gould and Ivan Cleary.

The new scheme was launched yesterday with players Tim Grant and Jamie Soward on deck to sign up the fi rst babies.

The players also delivered toys and spread some Christmas cheer in the Children’s Ward at the hospital.

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oom Penrith Panthers and New Zealand centre Dean Whare will remain a Panther until the end of the 2017 season after signing a new three-year deal last week.

The 23-year-old joined the Panthers from the Manly Sea Eagles at the end of the 2012 season and has gone from strength to strength over the past year, culminating in an outstanding performance for the Kiwis at the recent Rugby League World Cup. “I really love it here, the boys are great to work with, the members and fans are amazing and Penrith feels like home now,” Whare said.

“I have so much respect for Ivan (Cleary) and I’ve learnt so much under his guidance.

I’m looking forward to furthering my career with the Panthers family.”

Since switching from a failed stint at fullback early last season, Panthers boss Phil Gould said Whare had developed into one of the top centres in the NRL. “Dean Whare was one of the real success stories at Panthers in season 2013,” he said.

“He came to the club for an opportunity to play regular fi rst grade and has now established himself as a representative centre of the highest order.

“I have no doubt Dean’s best football is still in front of him and we feel very lucky to have him at Panthers for the next four seasons.”

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary said Whare, who scored five tries in 2013, had improved beyond anyone’s expectations.

“In 12 months Dean has not only

Dean Whare in action for the Panthers last season. Inset: Injured forward Sika Manu. Photos: Melinda Jane

cemented an NRL spot but he’s also excelled at an international level for the Kiwis,” Cleary said.

“Dean will become a mainstay in our backline over the next four years, whilst we continue to develop exciting youngsters such as Dallin Watene-Zelezniak, George Jennings and James Roberts.”

Meanwhile, rampaging second-rower Sika Manu could miss up to half of the 2014

season after having surgery on an injured shoulder.

Plagued with injury troubles for most of his short career, the 26-year-old underwent immediate surgery to repair his left shoulder following his return from the World Cup in which he played three games for Tonga.

During his fi rst year at Penrith since switching from the Melbourne Storm, Manu

played 20 fi rst grade games scoring fiv e tries. He only missed four games all season due to a thumb injury suffered in Round 14.

Penrith has plenty of depth in the backrower department next season with the likes of Matt Robinson, Tyrone Peachey, Anthony Cherrington and Bryce Cartwright all in the mix for the vacated spot.

How will the Panthers go next year? Tell us via Twitter: @wwpenrith.

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Known as a ‘Half Ironman’, Ironman 70.3 is one of a series of middle-distance triathlon races organised by the World Triathlon Corporation. The ‘70.3’ refers to the total distance in miles, with each distance of the swim, bike and run segments reduced to half the distances of those found in an Ironman triathlon.

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