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whopping 70 per cent of local residents voted No in last Saturday’s Voice referendum. Lindsay had one of the biggest No percentages in the referendum, with the community making its views clear as the Voice was comprehensively voted down.

Not a single one of the polling places in Lindsay returned a win for the Yes vote. Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh said a lack of detail was one of the big reasons her community backed the No vote on the weekend. “They voted No to the Voice because they want equality for all Australians regardless of background or race, they voted No because Prime Minister

Albanese was trying to force the Yes vote on Australians with no detail, and they voted No because it was dividing our country,” she said. “We witnessed grassroots people deciding to take a stand, with a very active local campaign without the influence and access to big corporate funding.” Full story on » p. 6-7

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Patients to be diverted People affected by drugs and alcohol set to be sent to specialised unit at Nepean

“These units create a safe environment, not only for patients presenting with disturbances associated with alcohol and drugs, but also our frontline health workers and other patients presenting to our emergency departments. “As Health Minister, I am embracing new and innovative initiatives to relieve pressure on our Emergency Departments by ensuring people receive the appropriate care when and where they need it.” The units will allow patients to be treated by a multidisciplinary team of clinicans working across mental health, clinical pharmacology and alcohol and drug teams. Similar models of care have resulted in improved patient outcomes, reduced need for sedation and restraint, as well as a reduction in the length of stay and time to be seen in Emergency. The specialised unit at Nepean, plus one at Prince of Wales Hospital, will be rolled out early next year. To ensure patients receive ongoing support after discharge, care will be provided through collaboration with the community alcohol and other drug sector, the community mental health sector and other health and community services.

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eople affected by drugs and alcohol will be diverted to a specialised unit at Nepean Hospital when they present at the Emergency Department. The State Government has confirmed Nepean is one of two hospitals that will house the new specialised units, aiming to take pressure off the Emergency Department. Safe Assessment Units are designed to better support people presenting to Emergency Departments with behavioural disturbances associated with alcohol and drugs. According to the State Government, people presenting with behavioural disturbances are often vulnerable and become overwhelmed by the environment in the Emergency Department. These units will provide a safe, low stimulus environment in which patients can be admitted, assessed, and treated. “We are acting to reduce pressure on our busy Emergency Departments by providing more appropriate care and treatment to drug and alcohol presentations," Health Minister Ryan Park said.

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Time for a reset after referendum A nd so the fallout begins. The result of last Saturday’s Voice referendum was hardly surprising, though for many it has certainly been hard to accept. It’s perhaps not surprising that many who were so deeply embedded on the Yes side of the vote have spent the last week finger pointing and trying to argue that democracy got it wrong. Many of them believe that 60 per cent of the nation fell for a misinformation campaign. They could not have their head in the sand more – not that it’s surprising given they’ve been there all along. So many who sat on the No side of the fence have told anyone who would listen for months what they wanted: more detail. And yet those so passionate about voting Yes doubled down on their belief that there was more than enough information out there, and that the exact details being worked out later wasn’t an issue. Right or wrongly, it was an issue, and they refused to see it. In the bubble that is their curated social media feeds and mainstream media options, they spent more time arguing with people than they did actually being proactive about getting the details right. If nothing else the result of the Voice referendum has certainly humbled some who were sitting on rather high horses. It’s proved, as I said early on, that celebrity endorsement is all but dead, especially when it comes across as a lecture. Even bringing a classic John Farnham track into the campaign failed to move the dial. It proved that a Prime Minister so fervously pushing one side of the referendum is fraught with danger, turning it into a political football and risking their career. In Anthony Albanese’s case, it certainly proved that the honeymoon is over. After riding to a comfortable election win last year, and watching State Elections and by-elections also fall Labor’s way, he probably thought he was walking on water. For corporate Australia, the result proved that perhaps big business should just focus

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on their core responsibilities rather than jumping into social issues of this nature. After all, it’s fair to say some 60 per cent of their staff and customers voted No, so why would you be so intent on virtue signalling and creating division amongst your own support base? It’s madness, and hopefully this will be a wake-up call in boardrooms across the country. The result certainly proved that those in the left-leaning media who believe their own loud voices have significantly less impact than they think. And for those in younger generations so passionately pushing the case on their social media feeds, it perhaps proved we have two ears and one mouth for a reason. So many of them are surprised and shocked at the result, probably because they live in their own bubble and would prefer to argue with those who disagree with them rather than try to understand, or perhaps listen to some different voices. All of that said, where do we go from here? What is clear is that we cannot give up on closing the gap. Reconciliation is more important than ever, and we must find a way forward. If it is true that what we’ve been doing hasn’t been working, and it is, then we need to go back to the drawing board.

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Peter Dutton’s idea of a full audit of organisations in the Indigenous funding sphere has merit. And can corporate Australia put the brakes on its obsession with recognition which in some ways is doing more harm than good, contributing to the theory of recognition fatigue. We all need to take a step back here. We’ve been focusing on emotive grandstanding instead of proactive action for too long. Cultural symbolism has been the focus of too many people versus practical ideas and a proper focus on how money is spent in this space. I would argue a huge number of people who voted No last week want a better outcome for Indigenous Australians, they just didn’t think the Voice was the right method. But we need to listen to Indigenous Australians more, and that doesn’t necessarily have to be through a Voice. We can still deliver a powerful, bipartisan way for the concerns and thoughts of Indigenous Australians to be presented to lawmakers. It is important to remember that in all the arguments about racism and the No vote being on the wrong side of history, if the referendum question was simply to recognise Indigenous Australians as the first peoples, it would have got up emphatically. It also cannot be denied that most Australians would want the gap closed, and Indigenous Australians living happy, healthy lives. With those two things combined, there is a path to a brighter future. The Voice just wasn’t it. We certainly need to move forward now, not backwards. The risk we face politically is that Anthony Albanese and Labor will be desperate to move on from the Voice, knowing it has the potential to be a stain on the government. The referendum outcome has all but assured Peter Dutton will lead the Liberals to the next election. There would have to be a serious question mark over whether Albanese will lead his party to the same poll.

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On the buses: Busways survives despite challenges, competition CASSIDY PEARCE

n 1942, Busways began as an On Demand passenger service run by Richard Rowe Senior for his neighbours in Plumpton. Now, it stands as the only public bus company in Sydney not run by a multinational corporation, and the largest Australian-owned bus operator. According to Byron Rowe, the third generation of Rowes to lead the business, this label is not only important to him, but also to Busways as a business. “I’m proud of my family’s legacy, that we have survived and thrived as the market has become more competitive,” he said. “My Pop, who started the company at the age of 18, is still alive at 99-years-old. He can’t believe how well Busways has done. We are the largest wholly Australian-owned bus operator. While this means something to me, I wish there were more like us still in the industry.” Just last week, transport giant Transit Systems took over the routes of Interline Bus Services – a

Jimmy Chen, Georgette Golding, Robert Hackworthy and Ray Cockran at the Penrith Busways Depot. Photo: Melinda Jane.

family-owned company which had been servicing commuters in south western Sydney since the ‘50s. Though he said they’ve come close to change at times, Rowe is determined to keep Busways’ family values strong. “Like all bus operators across Australia, we have faced some challenging times, but we’ve evolved to meet changing needs and requirements,” he said.

“At times we’ve not been sure that being Australian, or family owned has been perceived as an advantage or desired, but that is what we are, and we’ve just focused on staying true to our values and vision of providing the best experience possible.” As far as how he thinks they’ve been able to stay strong, Rowe said it comes down to the company’s ability to back itself.

“Busways has always placed a strong focus on delivering high-quality service, but we realised we also needed to invest in developing our tendering capability. We had to not just be able to operate a high quality, community-focused bus service, but be able to write about it, explain how we do it, demonstrate through evidence, and pitch ourselves,” he said. “If we hadn’t built that in time for the Sydney bus tenders, we wouldn’t have the contracts we have today.” In doing this, he said he’s not only been able to create a positive environment for “the Busways family”, but also for the Penrith community, which they’ve now serviced for a decade, in addition to working on community initiatives. “Part of our vision is that our employees are proud to be a part of our team. Being a family business and a having long history certainly helps our team and drivers to feel proud, engaged and satisfied at work,” he said. “This then flows on to our customers where drivers who are more engaged and care more will do a better job; be more friendly, be more

helpful, will care about providing a friendly, on-time and comfortable journey.” Rowe hopes that Busways longevity can be guaranteed through its innovation. Though much of this will be done through the new Zero Emissions Buses (ZEBs), he said there’s always new technologies to harness, and ways to evolve. “Having an innovation mindset is absolutely essential. While some innovations are transformational – like ZEBs, and Cooee Busways, our On Demand bus service operating in The Ponds, – many innovations are smaller,” he said. “We have a culture of getting the basics right, striving to be ‘a welloiled machine’ capable of scaling and innovating while delivering consistent and efficient quality. Like every bus operator, we have been tested over the last few years. Facing staffing shortages, COVID restrictions, and natural disasters, Busways has relied on the fortitude of our people and our ability to quickly and cleanly develop, implement and adapt new systems and protocols across all facets of our operations.”

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Penrith delivers strong • Lindsay electorate emphatically votes No to the Voice • Peter Dutton says result MAKAYLA MUSCAT

enrith, and the surrounding suburbs, have rejected the Voice, with more than 69 per cent of local people voting

No. The seat of Lindsay recorded one of the highest referendum votes for No, with only 31 per cent of people showing their support and voting Yes. The country's first referendum since 1999 suffered a huge defeat, with every single state delivering a No majority. Only the ACT favoured the Yes vote. The victory for No means the Constitution will not be altered to recognise the First Peoples of Australia, through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament. Although it wasn't the result he was hoping for, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he respected Australia's decision. “When we reflect on everything happening in the world today, we can all give thanks that here in Australia we make the big decisions peacefully and as equals, with one vote, one value,” he said. “I never imagined or indeed said that it would be easy. Very few things in public life worth doing are. Nor could I guarantee the referendum would succeed. History told us that only eight out of 44 had done so. What I could promise was that we would go all in, that we would try. And we have.”

Jack Gibson is disappointed by the referendum result. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Albanese called on those who have supported the Yes campaign to meet the result with “grace and humility”. “Constitutional change may not have happened tonight, but change has happened in our great nation. Respect and recognition is given at events. The fullness of our history has begun to be told. Maintain your hope and know that you are loved,” he said on Saturday. “Through the decades there have been hard moments, moments of hard-won progress as well. That's why I say tonight is not the end of the road and is certainly not the end of our efforts to bring people together. “From tomorrow, we will continue to write the next chapter in that great Australian Story. And we will write it together. And reconciliation must be a part of that chapter.” Jack Gibson is a proud Wiradjuri man, currently living in St Marys, who actively supported the Yes campaign. He said he is “very, very disappointed” that Australia voted against the Voice over the weekend. “It tells me how Australia thinks,” he told the Weekender. “People may have different views about why they voted No, but it all boils down to racism. “We know that Australia has never been united and it never will be, no matter how hard we try, because we live in a capitalist, racialised and gendered society.” According to Gibson, the fear campaign

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Australia voted No in the referendum last Saturday. Illustration: Paul Dorin.

won, partly because “we’ve never gotten away from white Australia”. “I just don’t like the road that Australia’s going down,” he said. “I think reconciliation has been hijacked by white supremacy. We need to have some very fruitful conversations about who we are and how we behave as a nation. If we don’t, then we won’t get anywhere. “I do think we’re pretending to be a united Australia.” Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said the outcome of the referendum is “good for our country”. “While the majority of Australians will be pleased with the outcome, there of course will be Australians who are disappointed as well,” Dutton said. “But what matters tomorrow is that this result doesn't divide us as people. What matters is that we all accept this result in the great spirit of our democracy. “This is the referendum that Australia did not need to have.” Dutton also acknowledged those who have supported the referendum, saying “opinions of difference don’t diminish our love for our country or our regard for each other”.

“While I disagree with your position, I respect your position to have voted Yes,” he said. Lindsay MP Melissa McIntosh said the referendum result was stronger in her electorate than the national consensus. “Let me be clear, people did not vote against the recognition of Aboriginal people in our constitution, and better outcomes in communities,” she said. “They voted No to the Voice because they want equality for all Australians regardless of background or race, they voted No because Prime Minister Albanese was trying to force the Yes vote on Australians with no detail, and they voted No because it was dividing our country. We witnessed grassroots people deciding to take a stand, with a very active local campaign without the influence and access to big corporate funding.” McIntosh said the community remained passionate about equality. “With a number of local organisations continuing to make genuine impact to the lives of Indigenous people, we should ensure their important work is supported. It needs to be about local solutions,” she said. “It was evident at the polling booths that people came out and did the right thing and voted, now they want the Albanese Labor Government to prioritise the cost-of-living crisis gripping people across all of Australia right now.”

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ˀ˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ ʷ˔˧˘˦ ʥʦ ˂˖˧ˢ˕˘˥ ϝ ʪˣˠ ˂ˡ˟˜ˡ˘ ˩˜˔ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬ ʛ˂˥˗˜ˡ˔˥ˬ ˀ˘˘˧˜ˡ˚ʜ

ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬʡ˖ˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖ˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬ˖ˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬ˖ˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖˜˧ˬ ˩˜˦˜˧ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ʡ˖ˢˠʡ˔˨

ˇˢ˚˘˧˛˘˥ʟ ˪˘ ˖˔ˡ ˠ˔˞˘ ˧˛˘˦˘ ˟ˢˡ˚ ˦˨ˠˠ˘˥ ˗˔ˬ˦ ˖ˢˢ˟ʟ ˖ˢˠ˙ˢ˥˧˔˕˟˘ʟ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˙˙ˢ˥˗˔˕˟˘ ˧ˢˢʔ ˅˘˚˜˦˧˘˥ ˔˧ ˕˜˧˟ˬʡ˪˦ʢˋ˥ʦ˜

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ʿˢ˧ ʤʩ ʷ˃ ʪʤʨʩʪʥʟ ʥʦϝʥʨ ˆ˧˨˗˟˘ˬ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ʟ ʿˢˡ˗ˢˡ˗˘˥˥ˬ ˊ˛ˢ˟˘˦˔˟˘ ˣ˟˔ˡ˧ ˡ˨˥˦˘˥ˬ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˖˜˟˟˔˥ˬ ˦˧˥˨˖˧˨˥˘˦ ʛ˦˧ˢ˥˔˚˘ ˦˛˘˗ʟ ˦˛˔˗˘ ˛ˢ˨˦˘ʟ ˚˥˘˘ˡ˛ˢ˨˦˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˣ˔˗˦ʜ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˦˦ˢ˖˜˔˧˘˗ ˪ˢ˥˞˦ ϧ ˌˆʷ ʙ ʶˢ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗

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ʿˢ˧ ʵ ʷ˃ ʥʥʪʥʦʫʟ ʧʪʥϝʧʪʧ ʻ˜˚˛ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ʟ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ˈ˦˘ ˢ˙ ˆ˛ˢˣ ʤʣ ˔˦ ˔ ʶ˔˙̻ ϧ ˃˥ˢ˩˜ˡ˖˜˔˟ ʻˢˠ˘˦ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗

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ʿˢ˧ ʦʣʬ ʷ˃ ʤʥʦʤʥʥʨʟ ʧ ʶ˥˜ˠ˦ˢˡ ˂˔˞ ˊ˔ˬʟ ʺ˟˘ˡˠˢ˥˘ ˃˔˥˞ ˆ˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ʧʡʨʨʛʤ˔ʜ ˠˢ˗˜Ѓ˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ʷʴʥʤʢʣʫʣʪ ˧ˢ ˔ˠ˘ˡ˗ ˧˛˘ ˥˘˧˔˜ˡ˜ˡ˚ ˪˔˟˟ ˟˔ˬˢ˨˧ ϧ ˀˢˠˢ ˅ˢˠ˜˖

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ʿˢ˧ ʬʣʥ ʷ˃ ʪʪʧʨʪʨʟ ʩʫ ʹ˔ˡ˧˔˜˟ ʶ˥˘˦˖˘ˡ˧ʟ ʸ˥˦˞˜ˡ˘ ˃˔˥˞ ʴ˟˧˘˥˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˧ˢ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ˖ˢˡ˦˧˥˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˡ˘˪ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ ˙ˢ˥ˠ ˗˘˧˔˖˛˘˗ ˗˨˔˟ ˢ˖˖˨ˣ˔ˡ˖ˬ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˧˥˔˧˔ ˦˨˕˗˜˩˜˦˜ˢˡ ϧ ʶʸ˂ ʷ˘˦˜˚ˡ ʙ ʶˢˡ˦˨˟˧ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗

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ʿˢ˧ ʤ ʷ˃ ʫʨʦʧʪʨʟ ʤʤʫʬϝʤʤʬʦ ˀ˨˟˚ˢ˔ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ˀ˨˟˚ˢ˔ ˅˘ˠˢ˩˔˟ ˢ˙ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˦˖˛ˢˢ˟ ˦˜˚ˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˥˘ˣ˟˔˖˘ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˪˜˧˛ ˗˜˚˜˧˔˟ ˣˬ˟ˢˡ ˦˜˚ˡ ϧ ʻ˔˥˗ˬ ʶˢˡ˦˨˟˧˔ˡ˧ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ ˃˧ˬ ʿ˧˗

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʪʩʩ

ʿˢ˧ ʤʩʥ ʷ˃ ʫʦʫʦʥʨʟ ʥʣʨ ˆ˧˔˙˙ˢ˥˗ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ʟ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ˆ˧˥˔˧˔ ˧˜˧˟˘ ˦˨˕˗˜˩˜˦˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ˪ˡ˛ˢ˨˦˘˦ ˧ˢ ˖˥˘˔˧˘ ʦ ˦˧˥˔˧˔ ˟ˢ˧˦ ϧ ˁ˜˖ˢ˟˘ ʴˡˡ˘ ʹ˔˥˥˨˚˜˔

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʣʣʬ

ʿˢ˧ ʦʣʥ ʷ˃ ʤʥʩʪʬʩʧʟ ʦʥ ʵˢˡˡ˘˥ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ʴ˚ˡ˘˦ ʵ˔ˡ˞˦

ʴˣˣ˥ˢ˩˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ

˃˨˥˦˨˔ˡ˧ ˧ˢ ˆ˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ʧʡʨʬ ˢ˙ ˧˛˘ ʸˡ˩˜˥ˢˡˠ˘ˡ˧˔˟ ˃˟˔ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ʴ˦˦˘˦˦ˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴ˖˧ ʤʬʪʬʟ ˧˛˘ ˦˖˛˘˗˨˟˘ ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˟˜˦˧˦ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˥˘˖˘ˡ˧˟ˬ ˗˘˧˘˥ˠ˜ˡ˘˗ ˕ˬ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ

ʴˣˣ˥ˢ˩˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʧʫʪ

ʿˢ˧ ʤʣʩ ʷ˃ ʤʩʧʪʫʟ ʤʬ ˊ˘˗ˠˢ˥˘ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ʸˠ˨ ʻ˘˜˚˛˧˦ ˆ˧˥˔˧˔ ˧˜˧˟˘ ˦˨˕˗˜˩˜˦˜ˢˡ ˫ ʥ ˟ˢ˧˦

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ʼˡʠ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗ Ѓ˕˥˘˚˟˔˦˦ ˦˪˜ˠˠ˜ˡ˚ ˣˢˢ˟

ˆ˜ˡ˚˟˘ ˦˧ˢ˥˘ˬ ˗˪˘˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˔ˡ˗ ˜ˡ˦˧˔˟˟˔˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˔ˡ ˂ˆˆˀ ˆˬ˦˧˘ˠ

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ʷʴʥʦʢʣʫʥʪ

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʧʩʬ

ʿˢ˧ ʥʫʩ ʷ˃ ʥʨʦʫʤʦʟ ʬ ˀˢˢ˥˘ ˆ˧˥˘˘˧ʟ ˆ˧ ʶ˟˔˜˥ ʶˢˡ˩˘˥˦˜ˢˡ ˔ˡ˗ ˨˦˘ ˢ˙ ˣ˔˥˧ ˢ˙ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˚˔˥˔˚˘ ˧ˢ ˛ˢˠ˘ʠ˕˔˦˘˗ ˕˘˔˨˧ˬ ˕˨˦˜ˡ˘˦˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˘˥˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˡ˘˪ ˖˔˥ˣˢ˥˧

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ʷʴʥʦʢʣʤʤʪ

ʿˢ˧ ʤʧʧ ʷ˃ ʦʥʤʧʣʟ ʤʧʧϝʤʨʣ ˀ˧ ˉ˘˥ˡˢˡ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ˀˢ˨ˡ˧ ˉ˘˥ˡˢˡ ʹ˜˟˟˜ˡ˚ ˢ˙ ˔ˡ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˗˔ˠ ˉ˜˘˪˜ˡ˚ ˢ˙ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˇ˛˘ ˔˕ˢ˩˘ ˗˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡʢ˦ ˠ˔ˬ ˕˘ ˩˜˘˪˘˗ ˢˡ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʷʴ ˇ˥˔˖˞˘˥ ˩˜˔ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬʡˡ˦˪ʡ˚ˢ˩ʡ˔˨ʢʷʴˇ˥˔˖˞˘˥ ˂˙Ѓ˖˘˥˦ ˢ˙ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘˦ ʷ˘ˣ˔˥˧ˠ˘ˡ˧ ˪˜˟˟ ˕˘ ˔˕˟˘ ˧ˢ ˔˦˦˜˦˧ ˪˜˧˛ ˬˢ˨˥ ˘ˡˤ˨˜˥˜˘˦ʡ ʷ˜˦˖˟ˢ˦˨˥˘ ˢ˙ ˃ˢ˟˜˧˜˖˔˟ ʷˢˡ˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˢ˥ ʺ˜˙˧˦ ʵˬ ˟˔˪ʟ ˥˘ˣˢ˥˧˔˕˟˘ ˣˢ˟˜˧˜˖˔˟ ˗ˢˡ˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˢ˥ ˚˜˙˧˦ ˠ˨˦˧ ˕˘ ˗˜˦˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˕ˬ ˔ˡˬˢˡ˘ ˟ˢ˗˚˜ˡ˚ ˔ ˣ˟˔ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ ʶ˔˟˟ ʧʪʦʥ ʪʩʧʬ ˢ˥ ˩˜˦˜˧ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬʡˡ˦˪ʡ˚ˢ˩ʡ˔˨

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the western weekender » Friday, October 20, 2023

LOCAL NEWS

Wanted man may be in Penrith Fallen tree sparks train chaos

olice are searching for a wanted man who has links to the Penrith area. Joel Anthony, aged 35, is wanted by virtue of an outstanding arrest warrant in relation to domestic violence offences. Officers attached to Chifley Police District in the state’s west have commenced inquiries into his whereabouts. He is described as being of Caucasian appearance, about 175cm tall, of a medium build, with brown hair, unshaven and blue eyes. “He is known to frequent the Wallerawang, Lithgow and Penrith areas,” a Police spokesperson said. Anyone with information about his whereabouts, or who spots him in the Penrith area, is urged to contact police immediately. Do not approach him. Any information can also be reported to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Wanted: Joel Anthony. Commuters wait for a bus home after the Western Line was stopped on Monday.

Buckle up or get ready for a fine Mobile phone detection cameras will begin enforcing seatbelt compliance in a new safety push aimed at reducing needless deaths on NSW roads each year. The NSW Government will add seatbelt compliance to the work of the existing mobile phone detection camera network after a public awareness campaign and a nine-month period in which warning letters rather than fines will be issued. In the five years to 2022, 142 lives were lost on NSW roads in fatal crashes in which victims were travelling in a vehicle but not wearing a seatbelt.

Despite five decades of enforcement and public awareness campaigns, more than 10,000 people a year are still fined for not wearing a seatbelt. It is expected that fines from cameras will be issued in the first quarter of 2025. “It has been a legal requirement to wear a seatbelt in NSW for more than 50 years, yet sadly we continue to see lives lost each and every year in crashes in which someone did not wear a seatbelt and paid the ultimate price,” Minister for Roads John Graham said. “The simple act of wearing a seatbelt halves the risk of death and serious injury.”

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ʷ˘ˠˢ˟˜˧˜ˢˡ ˢ˙ ˘˫˜˦˧˜ˡ˚ ˦˧˥˨˖˧˨˥˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˖ˢˡ˦˧˥˨˖˧˜ˢˡ ʤʣ ˫ ˧ˢ˪ˡ ˛ˢ˨˦˘˦ ˔ˡ˗ ˔˦˦ˢ˖˜˔˧˘˗ ˪ˢ˥˞˦ ʶˢˡ˧˔˖˧ʭ ˁ˜˖˞ ˀ˖ˀ˔˦˧˘˥ ˢˡ ʧʪʦʥ ʫʨʪʫ

ʶ˟ˢ˦˜ˡ˚ ʷ˔˧˘ʭ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬʟ ʩ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦ

ild weather caused major delays on the Sydney train network on Monday afternoon. Commuters were thrown into chaos during the afternoon peak when a tree fell near the tracks at St Marys. Trains on the Western Line and Blue Mountains Line were stopped between Blacktown and Penrith, with commuters forced onto replacement buses. The incident happened just before 4.30pm. There was chaotic scenes at Blacktown Station as those trying to get home waited for buses. Trains started running again just before 6pm, but the damage had been done – with delays continuing through the night.

Ironically, the unavoidable incident happened on the same day that commuters were slugged with an increase to their train fares. A trip from Penrith to the Sydney CBD now costs $7.65 in peak, up from $7.24. It’ll cost $5.35 in off-peak times, up from $5.06. There will be no change to the weekly travel cap which will remain at $50 for adults and $25 for concession card holders and children. Seniors and pensioners will continue to enjoy their $2.50 daily cap. “We know people are having trouble paying the bills. That’s why we’ve made sure that the average fare increase will see an average difference of just $1 to a passenger’s weekly fare," said Transport Minister Jo Haylen.

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ʿˢ˧ ʤ ʷ˃ ʥʦʬʣʬʤʟ ʤʥʩϝʤʩʧ ʶ˔˦˧˟˘ ˅ˢ˔˗ʟ ˂˥˖˛˔˥˗ ʻ˜˟˟˦

ʷʴʥʦʢʣʫʨʬ

ʼˡ˧˘˚˥˔˧˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ˧ˢ ˇˢ˥˥˘ˡ˦ ˧˜˧˟˘ ˦˨˕˗˜˩˜˗˘ ʤ ˟ˢ˧ ˜ˡ˧ˢ ʥ ˟ˢ˧˦ ʛˣ˔ˣ˘˥ ˦˨˕˗˜˩˜˦˜ˢˡʟ ˡˢ ˪ˢ˥˞˦ʜ

ˇ˛˘ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˔˟ ˜˦ ˔ˡ ʼˡ˧˘˚˥˔˧˘˗ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ʡ ˇ˛˘ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔˟˦ˢ ˦˘˘˞˦ ˔ˣˣ˥ˢ˩˔˟ ˙˥ˢˠ ˧˛˘ ˁˆˊ ˅˨˥˔˟ ʹ˜˥˘ ˆ˘˥˩˜˖˘ʡ ˇ˛˘ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˥˘˙˘˥˥˘˗ ˧ˢ ˜ˡ ˧˛˜˦ ˡˢ˧˜˖˘ ˔ˡ˗ ˦˨ˣˣˢ˥˧˜ˡ˚ ˗ˢ˖˨ˠ˘ˡ˧˔˧˜ˢˡ ˔˖˖ˢˠˣ˔ˡˬ˜ˡ˚ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˕˝˘˖˧ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˠ˔ˬ ˕˘ ˜ˡ˦ˣ˘˖˧˘˗ ˔˧ ˧˛˘ ˟ˢ˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˟˜˦˧˘˗ ˕˘˟ˢ˪ ˔˧ ˔ˡˬ ˧˜ˠ˘ ˗˨˥˜ˡ˚ ˢ˥˗˜ˡ˔˥ˬ ˢ˙Ѓ˖˘ ˛ˢ˨˥˦ʟ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˣ˘˥˜ˢ˗ ˙˥ˢˠ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬʟ ʥʦ ˂˖˧ˢ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦ ˧ˢ ˀˢˡ˗˔ˬʟ ʩ ˁˢ˩˘ˠ˕˘˥ ʥʣʥʦʡ ʴˡˬ ˣ˘˥˦ˢˡ ˠ˔ˬʟ ˗˨˥˜ˡ˚ ˧˛˘ ˘˫˛˜˕˜˧˜ˢˡ ˣ˘˥˜ˢ˗ʟ ˠ˔˞˘ ˔ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜ˡ ˪˥˜˧˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ ˃˘ˡ˥˜˧˛ ʶ˜˧ˬ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʟ ˜ˡ ˥˘˟˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡʡ ˊ˛˘˥˘ ˔ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˠ˔˗˘ ˕ˬ ˪˔ˬ ˢ˙ ˔ˡ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡʟ ˧˛˘ ˚˥ˢ˨ˡ˗˦ ˢ˙ ˢ˕˝˘˖˧˜ˢˡ ˔˥˘ ˧ˢ ˕˘ ˦ˣ˘˖˜Ѓ˘˗ ˜ˡ ˧˛˘ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡʡ ˇ˛˘ ˦˨˕ˠ˜˦˦˜ˢˡ ˜˦ ˧ˢ ˜ˡ˖˟˨˗˘ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟Ϡ˦ ˥˘˙˘˥˘ˡ˖˘ ˡ˨ˠ˕˘˥ ʷʴʥʦʢʣʫʨʬʡ ʹˢ˥ ˔ˡˬ ˤ˨˘˥˜˘˦ ˥˘˟˔˧˜ˡ˚ ˧ˢ ˧˛˘ ˣ˥ˢˣˢ˦˔˟ʭ ˃˟˘˔˦˘ ˖ˢˡ˧˔˖˧ ʽ˔˞˘ ʵ˘ˡ˧˟˘ˬ ˢˡ ʧʪʦʥ ʫʣʫʪʡ ˉ˜˘˪˜ˡ˚ ˢ˙ ʷ˘˩˘˟ˢˣˠ˘ˡ˧ ʴˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ˦

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ʵˬ ˟˔˪ʟ ˥˘ˣˢ˥˧˔˕˟˘ ˣˢ˟˜˧˜˖˔˟ ˗ˢˡ˔˧˜ˢˡ˦ ˢ˥ ˚˜˙˧˦ ˠ˨˦˧ ˕˘ ˗˜˦˖˟ˢ˦˘˗ ˕ˬ ˔ˡˬˢˡ˘ ˟ˢ˗˚˜ˡ˚ ˔ ˣ˟˔ˡˡ˜ˡ˚ ˔ˣˣ˟˜˖˔˧˜ˢˡ ˧ˢ ʶˢ˨ˡ˖˜˟ʡ ʶ˔˟˟ ʧʪʦʥ ʪʩʧʬ ˢ˥ ˩˜˦˜˧ ˣ˘ˡ˥˜˧˛˖˜˧ˬʡˡ˦˪ʡ˚ˢ˩ʡ˔˨

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The brown brick amenities building is located at Parker Street Oval in Penrith.

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Cambridge Park: Man busted with alcohol in system while driving

A man has been charged after he was caught mid-range drink-driving in Cambridge Park last week. About 4.15am on Friday, October 13, police were patrolling the Great Western Highway in Cambridge Park when they saw a vehicle stopped at a red traffic light. The light turned green, but the arrow was still red when the driver allegedly turned. Police stopped the vehicle and had a conversation with driver, a 40-year-old Borenore man. He was subjected to a breath test, which proved positive. He was arrested and taken to Penrith Police Station, where he underwent a breath analysis that returned a positive reading of 0.143. His license was suspended on the spot, and he was charged. The man will appear in Penrith Local Court on November 2.

Wallacia: Man charged after spitting at police and paramedics

Cambridge Park: Woman banned from driving caught behind wheel

A disqualified driver has been charged after she was busted behind the wheel in Cambridge Park. About 3pm on Saturday, October 14, police were patrolling Richmond Road when they stopped a vehicle for a random breath test. Police had a conversation with the driver, a 24-year-old Kingswood woman, and asked her to produce her driver’s licence. It is alleged she informed Police that she did not have one. Checks were made that confirmed the woman was the holder of a learner’s permit and that she was a disqualified driver. The woman was charged and will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, November 9.

Werrington Lakes: Teens run off after attempted robbery

Police are appealing for information, following allegations of an armed robbery at Werrington Lakes. About 6.20pm on Sunday, October 15, a 34-year-old woman was walking along a track at Werrington Lakes. Police allege that two teenage Caucasian men approached the woman and produced a dark coloured switch bladed knife and pointed it at her. It is alleged they demanded money and her wallet, but the woman was not carrying either. They then allegedly demanded her phone, but she refused. Two witnesses appeared, disturbing the teenagers. They were last seen running through parkland onto Herbert Street. Police are appealing to the community for any witnesses or anyone with information for this incident. Anyone with further information is urged to contact St Marys Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. More police news: Make sure you’re following us on social media, plus check out our website for the latest stories at www.westernweekender.com.au.

A man has been charged after he assaulted a police officer in Wallacia. Just before 3pm on Friday, October 13, police and ambulance officers were called to an address at Park Road. At the location police attempted to speak with a 38-year-old Minto man, who was allegedly intoxicated. It is alleged the man refused to answer any questions and police informed him that he would be searched. The man allegedly started to empty his pockets, and he was instructed to stop, but he continued, pulling a knife from his right pocket. A police officer then drew their taser and instructed him to cease moving. It is alleged the man, who did not comply, was physically restrained. The man was handcuffed and placed on the ambulance stretcher, where he was restrained, due to threats of self-harm. It is alleged the man made numerous threats to spit on police and paramedics. He was transported to hospital under police escort. It is alleged when the man was removed from the ambulance, he has spat on a paramedic’s shirt. He was spoken to by police and taken inside the hospital, where he was placed on a hospital bed.

Without warning he spat at a police officer. The man was charged with common assault and assaulting police. He will appear in Penrith Local Court at a later date.

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WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU ARE CHARGED WITH A CRIMINAL OFFENCE Part of our job is to provide clients with advice and representation in relation to criminal legal matters. Criminal legal matters arise when the police charge a person with a criminal offence. While traffic matters are subject to their own litigation and not strictly criminal offences, they are treated in a similar way. Most criminal law and traffic matters which are not of a serious nature are dealt with in the Local Court. More serious matters are dealt with in the District Court and the most serious matters are dealt with in the Supreme Court which is the highest Court in the state. Here’s how it works most of the time: 1. Having received some sort of complaint or conducted some sort of investigation the police make the decision to charge you with an offence. They will usually provide you with paperwork which sets out what you have been charged with and the facts that the police allege support their decision to charge you with the offence. You will also receive a Court attendance notice or “CAN” which will tell you when your first Court date is. 2. Depending on the nature of your matter, you will be expected to give some indication about whether or not you intend to plead guilty or not guilty on the first occasion that your matter is before the Court. The Court will offer some latitude if you need extra time, for example to obtain legal advice, in the form of an adjournment. Typically, however, Courts expect accused people and their lawyers to be prepared for their Court date. 3. If you decide to plead guilty you are admitting to the facts that are alleged against you and putting your hand up to say that you committed the offence. If you obtain legal advice early and prepare properly you can often finalise your matter on your first Court date by entering a guilty plea and having your lawyer make submissions to the Magistrate about what type of penalty you should receive. Depending on the nature of the offence this can include things like the

impact a conviction will have on your private or work life, providing character references or other material for the Magistrate to consider and explaining to the Court the circumstances surrounding the offence. Your lawyer’s job is to put all the relevant information before the Court to make sure that the penalty you received fits the crime so to speak. 4. If you decide to plead not guilty, your matter will proceed to a contested hearing. This is like a Court case that you see on TV. The police will have witnesses they will rely on to try to have you convicted. You may have your own witnesses or cross examine the police’s witnesses in defending your case. You will be required to attend Court and most likely be examined or cross examined in the witness box. Once your hearing/trial concludes, the Magistrate (or in the case of higher Courts a Judge and/or Judge and Jury) will consider all of the evidence that has been put forward and decide whether to find you guilty or not guilty. 5. If you plead not guilty and go to a contested hearing and are found not guilty, you will receive no penalty. If, however you plead not guilty but are found guilty the same process is undertaken as is set out if you plead guilty, that is, your lawyer will then need to make submissions to the Magistrate and Judge about what penalty you should receive. 6. Timing is quite important in criminal legal matters. For example, if you plead guilt to an offence early you are entitled to a discount of any penalty the Court imposes. There are also certain types of matters that the Court tries to expedite, such as domestic violence matters. 7. The range of penalty the Court can hand out is vast and depends on the offence you are charged with, the circumstances surrounding the offence and whether or not you already have a criminal record. Typically, a clean skin with no record can expect to receive a lessor penalty than someone who has a long criminal history.

LOCAL NEWS

Roundtable to tackle tricky issue of vaping across NSW schools T

he State Government will hold its Vaping Roundtable on November 16 as the next step in its commitment to curbing the growing issue of vaping in NSW schools. This week, invitations were extended to key stakeholders to take part in the NSW Government’s first Vaping Roundtable. The roundtable will hear from principals, students, health experts, and other key stakeholders about the community-wide issue of vaping. The roundtable will hear evidence on how vaping is affecting young people and schools, and discuss effective school-based vaping interventions. “We’re committed to addressing the prevalence of vaping in NSW schools,” Premier Chris Minns said. “The evidence suggests that vaping is now becoming a gateway for an increase in smoking rates in young people. “This is a way to hear directly from schools, health experts and other key stakeholders on how we can begin to address this serious health issue in our schools.” Those invited to the roundtable

include NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant, Manager of the Cancer Council NSW’s Tobacco Control Unit Alecia Brooks, University of Sydney School of Public Health Associate Professor Becky Freeman, leaders from the NSW Department of Education, along with the NSW Teachers Federation, NSW P & C Federation and the NSW Advocate for Children and Young People. A number of NSW public, independent and Catholic primary and secondary school principals have also been invited to the roundtable to discuss their experiences of dealing with vaping and vape-related incidents in their schools. Information and findings gathered at the roundtable will be used to inform future policies and interventions. This work comes in addition to $6.8 million invested in cracking down on the sale of illegal vapes. This work will also complement measures implemented by the Australian Government, including its commitment to restrict the sale of vapes and e-cigarettes. “Many principals, teachers, parents and schools are struggling with the

growing issue of vaping, and how best to deal with it,” Education Minister and Londonderry MP Prue Car said. “Vaping is a community-wide issue, and the Minns Labor Government is committed to addressing it with an evidenced-based approached. “It is important we take on board what we are hearing form health experts, and we listen to what our teachers and principals are telling us.”

Deputy Premier Prue Car and Premier Chris Minns. Photo: Megan Dunn.

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Staying cool on a budget Government rebates and the right advice can help keep air conditioning costs low CASSIDY PEARCE

ith 30-degree days already rolling in, it’s no surprise that we’re predicted to have yet another crazy hot summer. However, with cost-ofliving at an all-time high, experts are doing everything they can to ensure it’s not an air conditioning system that local residents have to sacrifice. According to Anthea Strathdee, owner of Lower Mountains Air Conditioning, having access to cooling is incredibly important. “These days, cooling and heating’s really becoming a need rather than a want, because the temperature changes so fast these days, and it’s getting hotter,” she said. Thanks to the New South Wales Government’s Energy Savings Scheme, Strathdee emphasised that rebates are starting to be available for those in need, with Lower Mountains Air one of the only local suppliers. “Every New South Wales homeowner is entitled to an air conditioning rebate,” she said. “There’s four different reasons as to how they get to the amount, but it depends on brand, the size of the system, the zone they live in which is based on postcode, and if it’s new or a replacement, so there is money out there for people if they’re finding it tough that can assist them. It’s not a great deal, but it is a lot to some, so it does help.”

Andrew and Anthea Strathdee from Lower Mountains Air Conditioning.

Regardless, there are a few things you can do to make sure your home stays as cool as possible, without spending any money at all. “On the really hot days, even anything from 30 and above, it’s important to keep all doors and windows closed, especially the window furnishings, blinds – keep the house as dark as possible,” she said. Turning your air conditioner on early when hot weather is predicted can also be key to cool off, without sending your money down the drain. “If you do have air conditioning, you need to get the system on early,” she said. “If you wait for your house to get warm, and then think, ‘We’ll turn the system on now’, the system’s got to work longer and harder to cool the house, rather than having it on earlier in the day to maintain the temperature and not work so hard, so it will be more cost effective.” But, if you’re in the market for a new air conditioning system for the summer, Strathdee said it’s best to think long-term. “A major thing is, people try and cut costs by putting smaller machines in for what the area needs, and that’s a major factor,” she said. “We find people try and put systems which should be in bedrooms in living areas, but it’s costing them more money to run it, because it’s working harder to cool the area down. “As a specialist, it’s best to get the area sized up properly, find the size you require, and do it properly.”

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Residents urged to have their say on future vision for Penrith P

enrith City Council has released two new strategies to build on the vision for a city where people can live, work and play. Both the draft Economic Development Strategy and the Visitor Economy Strategy are now on exhibition until November 8, 2023 to seek feedback, and for the community to engage in these important plans. Already a strong regional economic driver and a much-loved visitor destination, the strategies set out a plan for sustainable growth in Penrith and how to increase the number of local jobs available for residents. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said the draft strategies, which build on Council's strong leadership in economic development and the visitor economy, provide our community with an opportunity to help shape the future of our City.   “Penrith is experiencing transformational change across our City through unprecedented investment from all levels of government in infrastructure and open space/recreation projects – this will be a magnet for investors and visitors alike,” he said. “We know our region already has strong visitor appeal with over 1.6

The cover image of the Economic Development Strategy, as Penrith City Council outlines its plans for the city’s future.

million visitors annually, this will accelerate rapidly when we open to the world, being the closest city centre to the Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport. “These strategies are a comprehensive plan of action to support economic growth and create jobs, as well as enhancing lifestyle and experiences for locals and visitors across the city. “We’re inviting residents, members of our business community, and key stakeholders to share their input on these preliminary strategies during the exhibition period.”    Council’s vision is to build on Penrith’s strengths by attracting investment and nurturing favourable conditions for local businesses to prosper. These strategies have been developed through a collaborative process with input from key stakeholders including local businesses, industry groups, government agencies, and community representatives. View the documents online at www. yoursaypenrith.com.au/thrive or for hard copies, visit the Penrith Civic Centre, St Marys Business Office or any Penrith City Library across the local area.

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The great Santa shortage Santa Claus issues a desperate plea for more help this coming Christmas season

ith a Santa shortage threatening to ruin Christmas, the search is underway for festive fans to don the big red suit and help spread the magic. It’s been a dry application season for Scene to Believe, a leading talent agency that provides Santa photos in shopping centres all over the country. Over the last three years, there have been fewer people applying for the top job, leaving shopping centre thrones empty, mantelpieces bare and wish lists unread. But life returning to normal, there’s never been a better time to spread some holiday cheer. Managing Director Stefan Hutton is urging potential applicants to come forward, saying it’s the perfect casual job to boost budgets ahead of Christmas. “Posing for a photo with

Santa is an annual tradition for families everywhere, we have a plethora of fantastic roles available across the country for everyone from grandparents to retirees and everyone in between,” he said. “We’re particularly short in the Santa department, so we’re calling on older Australians to throw their Santa’s hat in the ring and apply. “Becoming a Santa’s Helper is a great way for seniors to be more involved in their local community, interact with young people and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.” Santa Trevor, who has already spent a decade in the top job, is encouraging people of all ages to apply. He said all applicants need is a love of Christmas and a positive, friendly personality. “It’s a wonderful career move that I made about 10 years ago,” he told the Weekender. “I’m a retired gentleman and I decided that I wanted to do

something to bring Christmas spirit back to the children.” Santa Trevor said the Santa shortage is going to hurt people, especially as the costof-living crisis continues. “This is my busiest and most passionate time of the year. And this year is going to be even busier,” he said. “Now that COVID’s over and there's no great threat anymore, people are coming back.” Santa Trevor wants to remind everyone that Christmas is all about family, giving and having a good time. “You’ve got to be a different type of person [to be Santa] because you’ve got to be up all the time,” he said. “I just love doing it because I meet so many kids and I meet so many parents. If you really want to make an effort and make people happy, this is the best job in the world.” To apply, call 9054 2636 or email your application to santajobs@scenetobelieve. com.

Santa Trevor is encouraging older Australians to become Santa this Christmas.

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Tax deadline approaches: How to get the best possible return CASSIDY PEARCE

ith the deadline for lodging personal tax returns just around the corner, experts are urging those planning to do it themselves to do so as soon as possible, to avoid what could become a $1500 fine. According to Matt Free, nationwide data suggesting that a record number of Australians have yet to lodge their returns has also been reflected in his clients at A Grade Tax in Penrith and ProYou in Parramatta. “We have seen a rush of people in the past couple of months and in the next two weeks having their returns prepared and lodged which is common, mainly so they can receive their expected refunds, even though most are significantly lower than past years,” he said. “However, our lodgement data still has over 75 per cent of our clients who have not yet lodged their returns.” This increase in people

receiving a lower tax refund, with many even owing money, may be contributing to others neglecting or waiting to lodge theirs. “It definitely has had an effect on some clients,” he said. “Those that potentially owe money are now delaying lodgement until 2024 so as to avoid paying the ATO until the last moment.” However, Free emphasises that taxpayers who self lodge risk penalties for late lodgement after Tuesday, October 31 and potential effects on other government benefits they may receive. In order to maximise your tax return, it’s important to keep a few common deductions in mind, including working from home expenses based on hours worked, computer expenses, car travel when used for work purposes, and travel and accommodation when travelling for work. “All of the above apply where the cost is met by the taxpayer,” he said.

“If the costs are reimbursed by an employer, then they would not be deductible to the taxpayer on their return.” Free said that the most important things those who are aiming to lodge their tax return now can do are be prepared, and ask questions. “Prepare a list of income and expenses ahead of either lodging your own return or visiting your tax agent,” he said. “If in doubt about what income you need to declare or expenses you can claim or need advice on how to minimise your tax, definitely seek professional advice from a registered tax agent.” Thankfully, if you are looking to get in touch with a tax agent, this does give you an extension on the deadline to May 15, 2024. “[You can push back the October 31 deadline] by contacting a tax agent prior to the deadline, and being added to their client list. Do this if you are not yet ready to lodge your return due to not having all relevant information, or you wish to delay an expected tax bill,” he said.

Matt Free from A Grade Tax in Penrith. Photo: Melinda Jane.

DEAR WEEKENDER NEWS@WESTERNWEEKENDER.COM.AU SUITE 2, 42-44 ABEL STREET, JAMISONTOWN 2750 Lakes progress needed

The Penrith Lakes project has been running for more than 32 years with multiple press releases talking about all of the promised facilities (Our giant failure, Weekender October 6). Many of the locals looking forward to the beaches, cycleways and walks have died from old age in the meantime. All of the major works are done so what is holding it up. Yes the land is flood prone but there will always be sufficient time to clear people away before the waters rise. This is a huge area of public land that could easily be opened up. Even the Regatta and Whitewater centres have very strict usage restrictions which make them virtually useless for family outings or bike riding. Talk about heliports and golf courses are obviously expensive investments, with no real use for the general public. Various governments have been involved over the years but no one will tell us the truth. Promises are easy, how about some action. CHRIS WYATT, VIA EMAIL

Voice campaigners needed to listen earlier

Whether it was Ben Fordham on 2GB, or even Troy Dodds in this very newspaper, the problem with the Voice campaign was being loudly communicated for months and months. Yet, nobody on the Yes campaign listened. Anthony Albanese pushed ahead as if he was unbeatable. If only they had listened to some of the concerns early on, a little bit of course correction may have garnered a different result.

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Voice tears us apart

Waste of money and time and a sad outcome because the government failed. It’s up to the Australian government to now to take a long hard look at this and come up with proper solutions for our most marginalised First Nations people. It’s torn our country apart. MICHELLE LATTA, VIA FACEBOOK

Where the blame lies

The whole campaign started to come apart the moment Dutton politicised it and started turning it into a pissing contest between himself and Albo. This was compounded by the Murdocracy, the IPA and any other number of right-wing lobby groups and their scaremongering and misinformation campaigns. JAMIE SCOTT MATTHEWS, VIA FACEBOOK

Leadership didn’t listen

You can start by changing the Indigenous leadership who insisted on including the ‘Voice’ rather than just seeking recognition, which would of itself have passed by a large majority. Their arrogance, sheer self indulgence and criticism of anyone who had a different opinion did not help. IAN MCSHANE, VIA FACEBOOK

Quiet campaigners

The No campaign was so confident they would win last weekend, they didn’t even have campaigners at most polling booths. That is very telling. STEVE WILLOUGHBY, CRANEBROOK

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Funds come at right time Donation to Mama Lana’s arrives as cost-of-living crisis continues to escalate MAKAYLA MUSCAT

hree Freemasons from Warragamba Lodge presented a $6000 cheque to Mama Lana's Community Foundation on Monday. In July, they held a function to raise funds for the not-for-profit organisation, which provides free meals and support services to needy people. “I'm very grateful,” Mama Lana's Director, Roger Borg, told the Weekender. “The $6000 will go a long way.” Husband and wife duo Roger and Lana set up Mama Lana’s in 2013, and since then have lived by their slogan ‘kindness without strings’. Over the last decade, a simple idea and a passion for cooking has grown into a service which serves meals to hundreds of homeless and underprivileged people six nights each week. Freemason Terry McCallum said they were able to raise $3000 from dinner and a show, which featured the music and poetry of Scotland’s Robert Burns. That was then matched dollar for dollar by Masonicare, taking the grand total to $6000. “Each year we do a fundraising event for a different charity,” McCallum told the Weekender. “This year it was Mama Lana’s.”

Jeff Illingworth, Terry McCallum, Roger Borg and Kieran McDiarmid. Photo: Melinda Jane.

According to Lana, this donation is a huge help, especially at a time where the cost-ofliving crisis is driving more and more people to the centre. Roger said they both really enjoyed the fundraising night, which was a lot of fun. “I couldn’t believe how good the night was,” he said. “What these guys [Warragamba Freema-

sons] do is unbelievable and I truly can’t thank them enough for what they did for us.” Freemason Jeff Illingworth said the fraternity does a lot of charitable work, donating at least $100,000 to different groups each year. “We keep it quiet because we're not out there to say how good we are,” he said. “We just like to help people.” Roger said the donation is going to help them

keep making a difference in the lives of others in the community. “Every dollar that comes into this foundation goes back out into the community,” he said. “Lana cooks up to 450 meals a day here, and we’ve got 12 schools that we support too. “We know how hard it can be because we’ve been through hard times, so it’s awesome to be able to help the community here.”

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Getting answers earlier Concerned about dementia? New campaign has a focus on western Sydney ELLIE BUSBY

ith an estimated 50 per cent of those living with dementia in western Sydney remaining undiagnosed, locals are being urged to seek out a timely diagnosis. Australian researchers have recently launched Face Dementia, a campaign that’s designed to raise awareness in western Sydney of the early signs of dementia “While we don’t yet have a cure for dementia, diagnosis is essential for people with dementia to access treatments, rehabilitation, therapies and supports,” Lee-Fay Low, Professor in Ageing and Health at the University of Sydney said. “Timely diagnosis, regardless of age or disease progression, allows for the person and their family to adjust, plan ahead, and make lifestyle changes now that can slow the progression of dementia and significantly improve their quality of life.” Low said many people living with dementia wished they had received their diagnosis earlier, but had put off getting an assessment because of denial or confusing dementia with old age.

Penrith resident Stephen Grady is urging other locals to be aware of the signs of dementia.

“We want Australians to be able to recognise early signs of dementia, and to understand the benefits of getting a timely diagnosis,” Low added. “The resources shared as part of the campaign can help families to start a conversation about concerns, and ask their GP for an assessment. “Western Sydney is one of our key focus regions because in

culturally diverse communities stigma can be an additional barrier to seeking information and help.” To support people in getting a diagnosis, Face Dementia has provided online resources. It includes a checklist that helps those with concerns to identify symptoms and provides advice on how to have difficult conversations with family and

talk with a GP. The program resources were developed by leading researchers from the University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, Flinders University, Deakin University, UNSW Sydney, University of Queensland and the University of Tasmania. After his wife encouraged him to see a doctor, Penrith resident Stephen Grady was diagnosed with younger onset dementia at only 60-years-old. Grady said that connecting with other people living with dementia helped him to adjust and better understand his dementia diagnosis. Now the Dementia Australia advocate is encouraging other western Sydney residents to take the leap and get an early diagnosis as well. “I want to encourage others to be aware of the signs of dementia, be firm in advocating for yourself, and to get an early diagnosis,” he added. To find out more about Face Dementia and the new campaign, as well as access resources,, visit www.facedementia.au. If this story has prompted any questions or concerns, call the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 (24 hours, seven days a week).

Signs and symptoms of dementia Although early signs of dementia can be subtle and may not be immediately obvious, here are some of the most common symptoms to look out for: · Memory loss · Changes in mood and personality · Difficulty completing everyday tasks · Changes in planning and problemsolving abilities · Decreased or poor judgement · Confusion about time or place · Difficulty with speech, writing or comprehension · Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps · Trouble understanding what you see and distances, depth and space in your surroundings · Withdrawal from work or social activities However, it’s important to note a number of conditions produce symptoms similar to dementia, such as some vitamin and hormone deficiencies, depression, medication effects, infections and brain tumours. When symptoms first appear, it is vital to talk to your doctor. An early diagnosis can mean early access to support, information and, if it is available, medication.

Muscle car show drives into St Marys NATHAN TAYLOR

ore than 60 original and modified cars will be on display in St Marys this weekend when the HSV Owners Club of NSW Muscle Car Show drives into town. The free event will be held in the car park of St Marys Leagues Club from 9am to 3.30pm this Sunday, October 22. The HSV Owners Club of NSW is a not-forprofit organisation for motoring enthusiasts who have purchased Holden HDT and

HSV models. St Marys Leagues have been a huge supporter of the club for many years, with this Sunday’s Muscle Car Show set to show off HDT, HSV and Camaro cars as well as a number of modified machines in all their glory. “These cars are their owners’ pride and joy and the condition and show presentation of these vehicles is second to none,” HSV Owners Club of NSW President, Joe Garzaniti said. Garzaniti, a 27-year member of the club, said his fellow members love interacting with the local community and other car

enthusiasts, who share their passion for these very popular high-performance vehicles. “We will have car models from a beautifully prepared 1980 VC Brock Commodore right up to the latest Monster GTSR W1 with 474 kilowatts of power,” he said. “We would love the general public to come along and enjoy a great day out for the entire family, with raffles, prizes, food, beverages and much more on offer.” For more information on the club and this weekend’s show, visit www.hsvclubnsw. com.

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landilo Rural Fire Service’s Juniors have come in second place at The Australian Fire Cadet Championships, beating out 20 teams of young firefighters from across the country. In preparation for the competition, which was held in Douglas Park, Team Coach Deputy Captain Chris Ellul said that the team of six cadets trained every Sunday for two hours over the last six months, practicing basic firefighting techniques, and fine-tuning their skills. “Our team were both nervous and excited leading into this year's championships, but the camaraderie among our Juniors was strong as they supported each other with determination to give it their all,” Ellul said. Over the four days of the competition, all of the teams competed in eight events – Portable Pump Relay, Two Lines, Two Lengths Drill, Hose and Hydrant Drill, Light Tanker and Hand Tool, Knapsack Response Relay, Tanker and Ladder, Two Tanker, and The Team Challenge. Ultimately, the Llandilo Little Devils took home an impressive three golds, one silver, and one bronze, which earned them second place overall. “Taking second place overall, with some

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surprising first-place individual wins, was an incredible experience for our team,” Ellul said. “To be honest, we didn't expect it at all, and the feeling of accomplishment was overwhelming amongst the team.” With the Little Devils having participated in the Australian Fire Cadet Championships since its inception in 2007, when the very first event was held in Penrith, it’s clear that their success in the event is a testament to the program and development of firefighters in the local area. According to Ellul, the program plays an integral role in these young people learning both about themselves, and the local community. “Participation in NSW RFS activities can help children and young people connect with their community and develop a sense of social responsibility,” he said. “Like Llandilo, many NSW RFS brigades offer junior or cadet membership for young people aged from 12-16 years which provides young people with an insight into fire safety and prevention whilst developing practical life skills and a general appreciation of community service and volunteerism.” For more information about the cadet program and taking part, reach out to the team via the Llandilo Rural Fire Brigade Facebook page.

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Yoga Festival to return bigger and better at brand new venue CASSIDY PEARCE

fter a successful launch earlier this year, the Riverside Yoga and Wellness Festival will be returning in 2024, with a whole lot of new elements. According to Hayley Ashe from Embodied Breathwork, March’s event at Panthers was a huge success, with over 200 people coming through the doors to fill each room. Now, she’s bringing it back with a new team, consisting of Nin Yoga’s Annika Saigi and Amy Horder from You & Yours Yoga, a new home at Western Sydney Conference Centre, and with a new name – the Australian Yoga & Wellness Festival. “I’m really excited to be bringing it back,” Ashe said. “Obviously we’ve got a new team as well, which is really cool, and we’ve rebranded everything It’s really exciting that Panthers wanted us to come back and do it again, so it’s nice to know that there’s a need and a calling for it out west.” Though the practices of yoga and holistic living have been around for

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estfield Penrith has announced its Westfield Local Heroes for 2023, with three incredible locals set to receive life-changing grants to help them continue their great work. Now in its sixth year, the Westfield Local Heroes community recognition and grants program aims to award those who are doing outstanding work in the community, voted for by those they serve. Westfield Penrith Centre Manager, Matilde Princiotta said she was ecstatic to see such deserving heroes be recognised. “It’s our pleasure to introduce the Westfield Local Heroes 2023 grant recipients and celebrate the remarkable work and contributions they make to our communities,” she said. “Each year, we are delighted to receive such inspiring nominations and as we celebrate the sixth year of the program, we want to thank those people who Madeleine Jaine Lobsey has been named the 2023 Westfield Local Hero.

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Zach becomes a Playmaker Dealt a devastating health diagnosis, Zachary Malpass still has lots to smile about CASSIDY PEARCE

t just five-years-old, Zachary Malpass lives a tougher life than most, having been diagnosed with Leukemia after falling ill in just his first week of school. According to mum Taylor Malpass, it’s toys that get him through each day, both in and out of hospital. “They allow him to just be a kid, as well as going through what he’s going through,” she said. “It’s very important to keep his imagination and his brain alive, and allows him to also still interact and play with his sisters. “While he can’t get up and run around all the time, he can sit down and play games with them, which is a very important part of being a kid.” This festive season, Zach is putting his expert playing skills to good use as an Amazon Playmaker. Zach was contacted by Starlight and invited to become a Playmaker after building a connection with the team by sharing his story. “He was asked if that was something he would be interested in, and then, of course, he said yes,” she said. “We were actually shocked, because we had seen Playmakers and toy testers previously, before Zach was even diagnosed, and we thought that that was so cool.

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“To then have that opportunity extended to Zach for him to be a part of that, it was just absolutely mind-blowing. We were so

thankful and so excited for that opportunity. It’s been such a blessing for him with what he’s going through.”

Shortly after this, Taylor recalled toys being delivered to their home in Glenmore Park, to be opened and tested by Zach and his sisters, aged nine, seven and one. “It was like Christmas!” she said. “He had all these new things to play with, and the toys are right up his alley. He was so very excited knowing that he got to keep them.” When it comes to some of Zach’s favourites, Taylor said he’s a “typical boy” in a house of girls, loving Dragon Ball Z, cars and video games. “There were some race car things that he got that he loved, there was also the new Paw Patrol toy,” she said. “There was a cricket set as well that he loved – outdoor toys are great now that he’s a little more mobile.” However, Zach’s number one recommendation is the Batman Gotham City Guardian Playset. “His favourite was a giant Batman transformer, which transformed into a Batwing and a Batmobile,” she said. “Things like cars and trucks, he loves, so the fact that the Batman toy actually turns into a giant Batman and then also pulls apart into two separate toys was definitely a highlight for him – it’s like three toys in one.” For the full list of the hottest toy trends for the 2023 holiday season, visit amazon.com. au/playmakers2023.

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Eight ways you can support Pink Up Penrith! MAKAYLA MUSCAT

ith Pink Up Penrith now in full swing, there's so much residents can get involved in to help raise much needed funds for the McGrath Foundation. Pink Up Penrith creates awareness and raises funds for Breast Care Nurses at Nepean Hospital. The Weekender even turned its masthead pink last week in support. Here's eight things you can do to get involved and support the ‘Pink Up Your Town’ initiative this month. 1. Duck In Raffle Pink Up Penrith’s main raffle is back online and all ticket sales will go to the McGrath Foundation’s Pink Up Penrith. It will be drawn at the end of the month and $3000 worth of prizes will be given away. Entrants can purchase one ticket for $5, three tickets for $10 or seven tickets for $20. To get yours, visit https://duckin. com.au/collections/pink-up-penrith-raffle-tickets.

2. Melbourne Cup Lunch On November 7, Penrith Rotary will be hosting a decadent Melbourne Cup event at Lakeside Restaurant to support Pink Up and Our Community Cares. From 12.30pm, guests will be able to enjoy a seafood buffet and dessert, participate in fashions on the field and win lucky door prizes. Tickets are on sale for $85. To book, visit https://bit.ly/RotaryMelbourne-Cup-Lunch. 3. York Jewellers’ Diamond Pendant Raffle In support of Pink Up Penrith, York Jewellers is raffling an exclusive Pink Caviar Diamond Pendant, worth $2,868. Locals are encouraged to buy one ticket for $5 or 12 tickets for $50 before Wednesday, November 8. To purchase tickets online, visit https://yorkjewellers.com.au/products/pink-diamond-pendant-raffle-ticket-2023. 4. The Log Cabin’s Going Pink The Log Cabin have partnered with the McGrath Foundation to help paint the town pink.

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Guests can enjoy limited edition pink cocktails and dessert specials, and $2 for every one purchased will be donated to Pink Up Penrith. They are also hosting a Pink Comedy Night at the end of the month to raise money. For more information, visit www. thelogcabin.com.au/pink-up-penrith. 5. Penrith RSL Raffle Penrith RSL is encouraging locals to come along and enjoy a fun afternoon at the Star Buffet. Last year, they raised over $10,000 through their Pink Raffle, and they’re hoping to do the same on

Sunday, October 22. They will be raffling off 60 prizes and people at the club will be able to purchase tickets from 1pm on the day. The raffle will be drawn at 4.30pm. To find out more, visit www. pinkuppenrith.com.au/event-info/ pink-raffle-at-penrith-rsl. 6. Pink Drinks at Panthers Squire's Terrace at Panthers will be holding a fundraising event on Sunday, October 29. From 4pm to 10pm, locals are invited to enjoy a night of pink cocktails, live music and prizes. For more information, visit www. pinkuppenrith.com.au.

7. Sydney Water Shower Timers Did you know that you can help raise money without even spending a cent? All you have to do is pick up a free shower timer and scan the QR code on the packaging to register it. Sydney Water will do the rest, and make a donation to Pink Up. Get yours from Millers or the Penrith CBD Corporation office. 8. Check out the Civic Centre Penrith City Council has illuminated the Civic Centre pink to raise awareness and funds. It will continue to light up every night until the end of October.

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Habitat boxes prove a success MAKAYLA MUSCAT

s part of Penrith City Council’s conservation program, 34 habitat boxes have been installed across eight reserves in the local area. These boxes were designed to give local animals, including sugar gliders, parrots, bats, possums, pardalotes and microbats, a place to rest and nest. As part of their successful conservation efforts, Council installed multiple habitat boxes across the area to combat the increased loss of habitat and old trees in the Sydney Basin Region, with reserves selected due to their native vegetation, the presence of multiple large trees, and location to housing and popular areas. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney praised the installation of these boxes, saying it was a complementary initiative to Council’s Bushland and Biodiversity teams’ successful efforts in seeing Penrith’s bushland and wildlife continue to thrive. “We’re grateful to provide additional homes and nesting opportunities for our local animals at our reserves,” he said. “It’s more important than ever that we reintroduce vegetation and replicate tree hollows to encourage our animals to nest and rest, especially when old, hollowed trees around urban areas are removed.

“Tree hollows provide animals refuge from weather and predators and are safe sites for roosting and breeding. As they take a minimum of 100 years to form, the installation of these habitat boxes allows for the instant reintroduction of habitat for our animals, such as the sugar glider, ringtail possum, caterpillars, ants, and even huntsman spiders.” Trained professionals carefully inspected 34 habitat boxes via ladders or tree climbing and discovered that the boxes were used by sugar gliders, ringtail possums, potter wasps, huntsman spiders, caterpillars, eucalypt leaf beetles, bush cockroaches, white cedar moths, ants and parasitic wasps. “We are really excited that our local wildlife has taken to the habitat boxes and hope to see plenty more animals make use of them over the next year,” Carney said. Council’s wildlife rehabilitation experts took photographs of a few of the animals found in these fauna boxes. If you’re interested in getting involved in Council’s conservation of our native fauna species like this one, contact the Bushcare team at bushcare@penrith. city. To find out more about volunteer opportunities, visit penrith.city/bushcare.

A sugar glider inside one of Penrith City Council’s habitat boxes. Photo: Adrian O’Hara / Cumberland Plain Regeneration.

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home to people of many diverse backgrounds that enrich the pages of Penrith’s story, and Council is pleased to support an opportunity for residents to showcase their heritage and talent,” Carney said. “It is fantastic to hear that Indian actress and dancer Lakshmi Gopalaswamy will grace the stage with talented local dancers of all ages – I am certain the event will bring together attendees from near and far in our city centre.” Around 110 dancers will be performing at The Joan for the Abirami Natya Shestra concert on Saturday, October 21. Director and Choreographer, Meera Joy, said the school was “very grateful” for the donation in the lead up to the event. “We are thankful to Council for helping us – people will get to see all kinds of exciting dancing styles like classical, semi-classical, fusion dance and lots more,” Joy said. The event starts at 4pm and tickets cost $60 per adult and $30 for children. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to thejoan. com.au.

highly anticipated dance showcase will be held at The Joan this weekend – and famous Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, is coming to Penrith to lead the dazzling event. Penrith City Council is throwing its support behind the ninth annual Abirami Natya Shestra concert, with Councillors voting during the September Ordinary Meeting to donate $3000 to help the popular dance school put on the drawcard event. Councillor Marlene Shipley called on her Councillor colleagues to contribute $1000 from each ward and was met with support of her request. “There are some big expenses with costumes and the dance lessons, so this funding will help to cover the cost of hiring The Joan,” Shipley said. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said Council was thrilled to be welcoming a renowned, international star to Penrith for an exciting event in the City’s multicultural community. “Our Local Government Area is

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enrith City Council has won two sought-after sustainability awards at the Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable Cities Awards. Four of Council’s innovative inaugural programs were recognised as finalist nominations across three categories – Recycled Coffee Cups in Road Base (Category: Circular Economy), Textile Drop-off Day and Recycle Your Bicycle – Bike Drop-off and Repair Event (Category: Resource Recovery and Waste Management), and Wheelie Good Repair Skills – Vacation Care Bike Workshops (Category: Communication and Engagement) – with Council winning the Circular Economy Award and the Overall Sustainable Cities Award, which recognises all four nominations. Penrith Mayor Todd Carney said it was an honour to win not only the Circular Economy Award for an Australian-first project, but for Penrith City Council to be awarded the Overall Sustainable City Award for 2023. “It’s an honour for Penrith to be recognised as the winner of the Overall Sustainable City Award in light of the projects and initiatives we’ve implemented and will be introducing to the community over the next several months,” Carney said. Penrith Council is one of six councils to receive recognition as a finalist for the Overall Sustainable Cities Award category, which

Council staff accept the awards. Photo: Paul Benjamin Photography.

recognises a metropolitan council that has successfully undertaken projects or actions in multiple areas of sustainability and inclusion. “Over the last couple of years, Penrith has been a leader in sustainable development across our City, with projects such as the recycled coffee cups into roads, textile and bicycle drop-off days, tree planting, habitat restoration, and other various initiatives,” Carney said. “Recycling coffee cups into roads is an

Australian-first and saw 740 metres of local roads resurfaced with PAK-PAVE asphalt road base, incorporating 50 per cent of recycled materials including fibres used in singleuse coffee cups. It’s amazing to see 136,000 coffee cups collected from our Simply Cup collections across the City be put back into the community.” The Circular Economy Award acknowledges innovation and excellence in product stewardship, product design, resource recovery,

and strategic systems operations and planning. Council’s award-winning submission, Recycled Coffee Cups in Road Base collaborated with State Asphalt NSW, University of NSW, and Closed Loop to investigate innovative solutions to single-use coffee cup waste as part of their circular economy strategy. “I am pleased that the hard work of our teams and the proactive uptake from our community is being recognised by two prestigious awards,” Carney said.

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Δ Aperol Garden Party: The Orchard (pictured below) is holding a Spring Aperol Garden Party this Saturday from 1pm to 4pm. Enjoy unlimited refreshing Aperol Spritz, while listening to live music and checking out the seafood grazing tables. Tickets are available on The Orchard’s website at www. theorchardpenrith. com.au.

most famous sweet treats, the new range features free fruity flavours: Lemon Meringue Tart, Passionfruit Panna Cotta and the Berry Rebellion Tart.

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THINGS TO DO Plenty of laughs at The Joan

Spooky skating at Penrith Skatel

Fibre Frolic Festival’s Market Day

Over the past year, The Joan has been building up a reputation as the home of the best comedy in Penrith. Next Friday, October 27, they’ll be continuing this streak with a line-up including Al Del Bene and Simon Kennedy. If you’re in need of a good laugh, why not head along? Tickets are $35. For more information or to book, visit thejoan.com.au.

Penrith Skatel is looking forward to celebrating Halloween on Saturday, October 29. Head down, have a roll and get spooky with your family and friends. Prizes for the best dressed will be awarded at all three Halloween Skate sessions that day! So make sure you get creative and celebrate the spooky season in style. For more information, visit penrithskatel.com.

Head to Winbourne next Sunday, October 29 for Fibre Frolic Festival’s Market Day. Following workshops the night before, the market day is perfect for anyone wishing to buy handmade and yarn products. The event is free, and open from 10am to 4pm. For more information, including a full list of stallholders, visit fibrefrolic.com.au.

Op Shop at Kingswood Thursdays and Fridays, 9am to 3.30pm. Kingswood Anglican Church, corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue, Kingswood. Morning tea every Friday morning.

from 10am. New members are always welcome. Probus Club of Nepean Meets on the first Wednesday of the month at Emu Sports Club Leonay from 10.30am.

Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

Penrith NASHO’s Monthly meetings at Penrith RSL Club. Call 0400 129 006 for details.

BUSINESS

Nepean Valley RSL Day Club Meets every Friday from 10am-2pm at Penrith Senior Citizens Centre. Volunteers needed. 0407 014 542.

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

CLASSES AND FUN

Free weekly Tai Chi classes Saturdays 4.30pm, WSU Kingswood Campus. Guan 0422 120 738. Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0414 766 763. Nepean Riverlands Probus Club Meets on the second Wednesday of the month at Nepean Rowing Club

Penrith Hospital Auxiliary Craft stall at Nepean Hospital on the first Tuesday of each month from 9am2pm. Volunteers needed. Call Helen on 4572 5244. Blue Mountains Amateur Radio Club Club meets at 7pm on the first Friday of the month at the old scout hall at 4 Moore St, Glenbrook. Call Steven on 0422 006 325. Red Cross Penrith Meetings held the second Thursday of the month for lunch. Members and volunteers knit teddies for trauma victims. Call 0438 244 414.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm. 7/458-470 High Street, Penrith. Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability. Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au. Free food shop 9am-11am every Tuesday at 51 Henry Street, Penrith.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway. 0415 625 573 for more information. Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700. The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia. Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-1pm, 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222. Penrith Stroke Recovery Group Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594. Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484. Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month. Headspace. 8880 8160. Penrith Men’s Walk and Talk Thursdays from 5.30pm. Meet at Coffee Club Nepean River. Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services. 4721 2499. Penrith Autism Community Network Carers support group. Meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm at Maze Cafe, Penrith RSL. Phillip on 0420 209 015 for more details. Prostate Cancer Support Group Meets third Monday of the month at Emu Sports Club from 6.30pm. Call 1300 13 38 78 for more information.

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his Saturday, October 21, head to the Arms of Australia Inn Museum for the Caring Hearts Community Quilters’ Airing of the Quilts. The Airing of the Quilts has become a tradition in the local area over the last 18 years, and one that is not to be missed. During the year, the ladies of the Caring Hearts Community Quilters have been working hard to make over 170 quilts that will be given to palliative care patients in the Hawkesbury, Nepean and Blue Mountains areas, as well as to Penrith Women’s Shelter, The Flying Doctor Service, and other local

people in need. In light of this, the palliative care nurses from Nepean Hospital will be assisting on the day of the airing, with many also making quilts of their own. This year, there will be plenty of colourful quilts to see, with a trading table, plant stall, hand-made goods, books, Devonshire teas, sausage sizzle and a beautiful raffle quilt with the proceeds of the raffle going to fighting Motor Neurone Disease. The Caring Hearts Community Quilters’ Airing of the Quilts will be on at the Arms of Australian Inn Museum in Emu Plains on Saturday, October 21 from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Tickets are $5. For more information, call 0438 670 012.

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on’t miss the world premiere of ‘Girls in Boys’ Cars’, on now at Riverside Theatre in Parramatta. The show, a theatrical adaptation of Felicity Castagna’s multi-award-winning novel of the same name, tells the story of two friends, Asheeka and Rose. Nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, the show begins with these two funny, sharp and adventurous women refusing to be held back any longer, but ends with a journey through New South Wales in a stolen car, Asheeka missing, and Rosa in juvenile jail. Directed and adapted by award-winning theatre-maker Priscilla Jackman, the production also features mesmerising performances from Ziggy Resnick, Nikita Waldron, Suz Mawer, Ella Prince and Alex Stamell. Author Felicity Castagna said she couldn’t wait to see Jackman bring her characters to

life on stage. “I think audiences can expect a daring production about daring girls that will appeal to everyone who has always wanted to escape where they come from and see what’s out there in the world,” she said. National Theatre of Parramatta’s Executive Producer, Joanne Kee, said she was excited for the show to include such incredible local talent. “It’s so important for NTofP to be showcasing the talent that resides in western Sydney, taking it to a wider stage,” she said. “Plus, what a fantastic creative team and cast led by Priscilla Jackman, who has a fabulous track record of directing new Australian classics that celebrate and champion female stories, such as ‘RBG’, ‘White Pearl’ and ‘The Appleton Ladies’ Potato Race’.” National Theatre of Parramatta’s ‘Girls in Boys’ Cars’ will be on at Riverside Theatre until Friday, November 3. Tickets are $59. For more information or to book, visit riversideparramatta.com.au.

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At the movies... REVIEW Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour  2 hours, 48 minutes When most descriptions of movies or musicals claim they have audiences ‘singing and dancing in the aisles’, what they really mean is a head bob, and maybe a soft hum. For ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’, it means it literally. If you are, or know, a Taylor Swift fan, you’d be familiar with the hysterics caused by Ticketek sales earlier this year, which left thousands of Swifties empty-handed. Aside from reassurance from Swift herself that ‘Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing [are] encouraged’, I believe that this is what has caused

so much mayhem in screenings, with many Swifties taking the opportunity to treat the film as their version of the concert experience. Of course, the film is nothing short of spectacular – there’s a reason it’s been named as the highest grossing concert film of all-time. ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ takes everything fans have loved about the singer for the past 17 years and compiles it into a two hour and 48 minute recap of her three nights at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. But, it was this experience which made it so special. Initially, as a lifelong Swiftie who fortunately does have tickets to see

the show next February, I was hesitant about seeing the movie and ruining my concert experience when it did roll around. However, if you’ve seen any number of TikTok livestreams or clips, I’d really recommend biting the bullet. Whilst I’ll admit my screening on opening night was relatively tame, there’s something about swapping friendship bracelets with other fans of your favourite artist, all donning 13s on their hands, before sitting down to cheer, laugh, and cry together, that is truly unmatched. When you do go and see it, just make sure you know all the chants – 1, 2, 3, LGB! – Cassidy Pearce

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Rhett reminisces on new album Thomas Rhett (pictured above) is celebrating 20 number one country hits with the release of a new compilation album, ‘20 Number Ones’. The album is out now and includes his new collaboration with Morgan Wallen, ‘Mamaw’s House’, as a bonus track. “To have 20 number ones is beyond wild – honestly more than I ever could have imagined,” reflected Rhett. “I’m grateful to have hit this milestone, but mostly it’s just exciting to look back at this journey so far and see how these songs represent the different chapters of my life – and hopefully the Home Team feels the same way. “I want to say thank you to everyone for letting me be a part of the special moments in life – it’s hard to put into words what these past 10 years mean to me. Can’t wait for another great 10!” The album is out now on all your regular streaming services.

Dustin drops new single Dustin Lynch (pictured) has released his brand new single, ‘Stars Like Confetti’. The infectious disco-like track mixes the nostalgia and passion of young love into a blast of an upbeat country rock song. The song was written by Josh Thompson, Thomas Rhett and Zach Crowell. “Literally, I was at the lake when I heard it the first time. I was in a great headspace; the day was beautiful,” Lynch said. “All of my friends were, ‘play that again’, which is a good sign.” The song is out now on all regular streaming services. You’ll also hear it on country radio.

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Ê One of Netflix’s most popular shows, ‘The Crown’, is finally wrapping up. The final season will screen in two parts, with four episodes on November 16 and another four on December 14. In season six, a relationship blossoms between Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed before a fateful car journey has devastating consequences.

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Ê If you’re in need of a laugh, Paul Fenech’s latest comedy sensation ‘Darradong Council’ is coming to 7mate on Thursday, October 26 at 9.30pm. The eight-part series features a dodgy mayor who does sly deals with Chinese property developers. A Greens councillor who wants to boycott Saudi Arabia for its treatment of feral cats. And a lazy council worker who refuses to go to the toilet during his smoko break, holding it in so he can “reduce the workday”. Ê Season 13 of ‘The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills’ premieres on Hayu on Thursday, October 26 – the same day as the US. In the aftermath of last season’s turbulent ending, the women find themselves attempting to navigate their fractured friend group.

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Ê The third season of ‘American Horror Stories’ will land on Binge and Showcase next Friday, October 27 – just in time for Halloween. The anthology spin-off of Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk’s ‘American Horror Story’ will return with four episodes, each with a different horror story.

Ê ‘South Park’ fans will be delighted to hear that the long-running comedy’s next special event will premiere on Paramount+ on Saturday, October 28. In ‘South Park: Joining the Panderverse’, Cartman’s deeply disturbing dreams portend the end of the life he knows and loves. The adults are also wrestling with their own life decisions as the advent of AI is

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TV Guide: October 20–26

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6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Australia After War (PG) 11:00 Worzel Gummidge (PG) 12:00 ABC News 1:00 The Newsreader (M l) 2:00 WTFAQ (M l) 2:30 Poh’s Kitchen 3:00 Gardening Australia 3:55 Tenable 4:40 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Gardening Australia 8:30 Sherwood (MA15+) 9:30 Midsomer Murders (M v) 11:00 ABC Late News 11:20 Question Everything 11:50 Silent Witness (M v)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “No One Would Tell” (M) (’18) Stars: Shannen Doherty 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “Green Book” (M l) (’18) Stars: Viggo Mortensen 11:10 A Year On Planet Earth 12:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “A Country Romance” (G) (’20) Stars: Alix Angelis 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia v Pakistan *Live* From Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore 3:30 Home Shopping 4:00 Postcards (PG) 4:30 Home Shopping 5:30 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo

8:30 Judge Judy (PG) 9:00 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 9:30 Neighbours (PG) 10:00 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 3:10 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Judge Judy (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s) 8:30 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) 9:30 The Graham Norton Show (M l,s)

5:00 Worldwatch 9:00 Home Of The Year 10:10 Grayson Perry’s Rites Of Passage 11:05 Great Canal Journeys (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:30 The Point: Road To Referendum 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Arctic Sinkholes (PG) 8:30 Ancient Egypt - Chronicles Of An Empire (M)

3:00 One Road: Great Australian Road Trips (PG) 3:30 Medical Rookies (PG) 4:00 ICU (PG) 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Pie In The Sky (PG) 8:30 Escape To The Country

3:30 Big Shrimpin’ (PG) 4:30 Storage Wars (PG) 5:00 American Pickers (PG) 6:00 Horses For Courses (PG) 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 AFL Women’s: Round 8: Hawthorn v Richmond *Live* 9:45 Movie: “I Am Number Four” (M v) (’11)

3:25 Modern Family (PG) 3:45 Jabba’s Movies (PG) 4:15 Movie: “Nancy Drew” (PG) (’07) Stars: Emma Roberts 6:20 Movie: “Pixels” (PG) (’15) Stars: Adam Sandler 8:30 Movie: “Ghostbusters” (PG) (’16) Stars: Melissa McCarthy

5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:30 Africa’s Hidden Kingdoms 7:30 Movie: “The Dark Crystal” (PG) (’82) Stars: Jim Henson 9:15 Movie: “What We Do In The Shadows” (M) (’14) Stars: Taika Waititi 10:45 My Survival As An Aboriginal

9:00 A-Leagues All Access (PG) 9:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 10:30 JAG (PG) 12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 Bull (PG) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (M) 8:30 NCIS (M)

10:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Becker (PG) 1:00 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

2:00 My Lottery Dream Home 3:00 The Block (PG) 4:00 Million Dollar Contractor 4:30 Yard Crashers 5:00 Fixer Upper 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Island Of Bryan 8:30 Building Off The Grid

5:25 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 6:00 A Kind Of Spark 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 Soundtrack To Our Teenage Zombie Apocalypse 8:00 Crazy Fun Park (PG) 8:50 Good Game Spawn Point

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 5:00 ABC News With Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 Planet America: Fireside Chat 8:45 ABC News Tonight 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Close Of Business 10:00 The World

5:00 Peppa Pig 5:30 Kiya And The Kimoja Heroes 6:10 Interstellar Ella 6:30 Andy And The Band 7:05 Gardening Australia Junior 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 TBA 11:00 Movie: “Mao’s Last Dancer” (PG) (’09)

5:30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea 6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Food Unwrapped 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea 8:00 Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen 8:30 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico

3:50 ABC World News Tonight With David Muir 4:20 PBS Newshour 5:20 Cyberwar (PG) 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 Hoarders (M)

4:30 The Addams Family 5:00 Bewitched 5:30 Transformers: Cyberverse (PG) 5:45 Movie: “Penguins Of Madagascar” (G) (’14) Stars: Tom McGrath 7:30 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban” (PG) (’04) Stars: Emma Watson

3:00 Antiques Roadshow 3:30 Movie: “Josephine And Men” (G) (’55) Stars: Glynis Johns 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 To Catch A Smuggler (PG) 8:30 Locked Up Abroad (M) 9:30 Underworld, Inc. (MA15+)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend 6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Weekend (PG) 12:00 Seven’s Horse Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Racing: Caulfield/ Randwick 5:30 Border Midsomer Murders (M v) 1:55 Sherwood Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 (M l,v) 2:55 Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake Seven News 7:00 Border Security 5:00 Landline 5:30 The ABC Of Garry McDonald (PG) 6:00 Old People’s Home For Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Jumanji: The Next Level” (PG) (’19) Stars: Teenagers (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Shakespeare And Hathaway (PG) 8:15 Vera Dwayne Johnson 10:00 Movie: “Skyscraper” (M v) 9:45 The Newsreader (M d,l,s) 10:50 (M l,v) (’18) Stars: Dwayne Johnson 12:30 Home Shopping Shetland (M l) 11:50 rage (M)

6:00 Great Australian Detour 6:30 Getaway (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra - Saturday 12:00 My Way 12:30 Great Australian Detour 1:00 My Way 1:00 Getaway (PG) 1:30 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: Kiwi Ferns v Tonga *Live* 3:40 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: Kiwis v Samoa *Live* 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: England v South Africa *Live* 3:30 Home Shopping 5:30 Helping Hands (PG)

2:50 The Goldbergs (PG) 3:50 Movie: “Empire Of The Sun” (PG) (’87) Stars: Christian Bale 7:00 Movie: “A Dog’s Purpose” (PG) (’17) Stars: Josh Gad 9:05 Movie: “New In Town” (PG) (’09) Stars: Renée Zellweger

4:20 Pacific Island Food Revolution (PG) 6:00 NITV News Update 6:10 Chuck And The First People’s Kitchen 6:40 Ice Cowboys (PG) 7:30 Call Of The Baby Beluga (PG) 8:30 Alone (PG) 9:40 Movie: “The Descent Part 2” (MA15+) (’09)

1:00 Escape To The Country 5:00 Medical Rookies (PG) 5:30 Seven’s Horse Racing: Caulfield/ Randwick *Live* 6:00 Heathrow (PG) 6:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 7:30 The Yorkshire Vet 8:30 Escape To The Country 11:30 The Great Outdoors

3:00 AFL Women’s: Round 8: GWS v Carlton *Live* 5:00 Counting Cars (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:00 AFL Women’s: Round 8: Melbourne v North Melbourne Tasmania *Live* 9:15 Movie: “S.W.A.T.” (M)

5:00 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir 5:20 The Next Step 6:00 The PM’s Daughter (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 7:55 Total DramaRama (PG) 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

5:30 Born To Cook: 4:00 Andy’s Aquatic 4:00 ABC News 4:30 Jack Stein Down Under Adventures 4:25 School Close Of Business 5:00 6:00 Adam Liaw’s Road Of Roars 5:00 Peppa ABC National News Pig 5:30 Kiya And The Kimoja Trip For Good 6:30 Order Up! 5:30 The World This Week 7:30 Selena + Chef 8:30 Hairy 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Heroes 6:10 Interstellar Ella 6:30 Andy And The Band 7:05 Bikers Northern Exposure 9:35 Australian Story 7:00 ABC Andy’s Safari Adventures 7:30 Anthony Bourdain: No National News 7:30 Foreign Reservations 10:30 Anthony Correspondent 8:00 ABC News Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI Bourdain: A Cook’s Tour (PG) Tonight 8:10 Four Corners

10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend 11:00 Compass (PG) 11:30 Songs Of Praise Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Gardening Australia 2:30 Shakespeare And (PG) 1:00 AFL Women’s: Round 8: Collingwood v Geelong *Live* 3:00 AFL Hathaway (PG) 3:15 Grand Designs (PG) 4:10 Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip (PG) Women’s: Round 8: Fremantle v St Kilda *Live* 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney 5:00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe (PG) 5:30 Weekender (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat 6:00 Antiques The 1% Club (PG) 8:00 Border Security Roadshow 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Death In Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Ron Iddles Paradise (M v) 8:30 Movie: “Red Joan” The Good Cop (M l,s,v) (M s,v) (’18) Stars: Judi Dench

3:00 Pacific Island 12:50 Black-ish (PG) Food Revolution 5:30 1:20 The Amazing Call Of The Baby Race (PG) 3:20 Movie: “Empire Of The Sun” (PG) (’87) Beluga 6:30 Talking Language Stars: Christian Bale 6:30 Dogs 7:00 NITV News Update 7:10 Animal Babies (PG) 8:15 Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) Camels And The Pitjantjara 7:30 Law & Order: Criminal (PG) 9:10 Rebel With A Cause Intent (M) 8:30 Law & Order: (PG) SVU (M)

3:00 Mark Berg’s Fishing Addiction (PG) 4:00 Storage Wars New York (PG) 4:30 Storage Wars Miami (PG) 5:00 Cricket: Women’s Big Bash League: Sydney Thunder v Sydney Sixers *Live* 8:30 Movie: “Predators” (M l,v) (’10)

4:55 Miraculous: Tales Of Ladybug And Cat Noir (PG) 5:20 The Next Step 5:45 So Awkward Files 6:30 Operation Ouch! 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

4:00 Andy’s Aquatic 4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC Adventures 4:25 News With Auslan 5:30 School Of Roars 5:00 If You’re Listening 5:45 Peppa Pig 5:30 Kiya And The ABC News Video Lab 6:00 Kimoja Heroes 6:10 Interstellar ABC Evening News 6:30 Ella 6:30 Andy And The Band Kitchen Cabinet 7:00 ABC 7:05 Andy’s Safari Adventures National News 7:30 Insiders 8:30 ABC News Tonight 9:00 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 QI (PG) ABC Nightly News

2:00 Building Off The Grid 3:00 Restoration Man 4:00 Australia’s Best Pools 4:30 Island Of Bryan 5:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt 6:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA

3:00 Ocean Thunder 4:00 A1: Highway Patrol (PG) 5:00 Sunnyside (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks” (G) (’07) Stars: Jason Lee 7:30 Movie: “Ocean’s Twelve” (M l) (’04) Stars: Brad Pitt 10:00 Movie: “Get Shorty” (M l,v) (’95)

1:30 Movie: “Frankie And Johnny” (G) (’66) Stars: Elvis Presley 3:20 Movie: “Casino Royale” (M v) (’06) Stars: Daniel Craig 6:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 7:30 Movie: “The Great Escape” (M) (’63) Stars: Steve McQueen 11:00 See No Evil (M)

4:35 Mastermind Australia (PG) 5:45 American Runestone: A Viking Mystery (PG) 6:40 The Future With Hannah Fry 7:40 When Big Things Go Wrong (M) 8:30 Dirty Rotten Cleaners (M l) 9:25 Conversations With Friends (PG)

8:00 Everyday Gourmet 8:30 Freshly Picked 5:00 Worldwatch 9:15 Rediscover Victoria 9:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 9:30 My Market 9:45 When I Stutter (PG) 11:00 Curious Kitchen 10:00 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 Traveller 12:00 Worldwatch 1:00 Motorsport: Motorcycles: Australian Motorcycle Grand Speedweek 3:00 Still Running (PG) 4:00 Prix *Live* 3:00 Destination Dessert 3:30 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 4:35 Good Chef Bad Chef 4:00 Farm To Fork Coastal Ireland With Adrian Dunbar (PG) 4:30 Taste Of Australia 5:00 10 News First 5:30 The Lost Camps Of The Third Reich 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 The (PG) (In English/ French) 6:30 SBS World Graham Norton Show (M) 8:30 FBI: News 7:30 Bermuda Triangle - Into Cursed International (M) 11:30 The Sunday Project Waters (PG) 9:10 Rebel With A Cause (M) (PG) 12:30 Home Shopping 10:10 Empires Of New York (MA15+)

11:00 Luxury Escapes (PG) 11:30 Destination Dessert 12:00 JAG (PG) 2:00 I Fish 2:30 Football: Round 1: Western Sydney Wanderers v Wellington Phoenix *Live* 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 Blue Bloods (M)

4:10 France 24 English 6:00 Flat Out Food 6:30 News 4:40 Cowboy Gourmet Farmer Afloat Kings Of Crypto (PG) 7:30 James Martin’s French Adventure 8:30 Marcus 5:10 Inside Sydney Airport (PG) 6:10 Kars & Stars (PG) Wareing’s Kitchen Garden Tales 9:30 Anthony Bourdain: 6:40 Mysteries From Above (PG) 7:35 Abandoned No Reservations 10:30 Engineering (PG) 8:30 Race Anthony Bourdain: A Cook’s For The Planet Tour

2:00 Basketball: NBL: Round 4: Melbourne United v New Zealand Breakers *Live* 4:00 Basketball: NBL: Round 4: Sydney Kings v Tasmania Jackjumpers *Live* 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:00 Two And A Half Men (PG)

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1:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 2:30 Log Cabin Living 3:30 Renovation Goldmine 4:30 Escape To The Chateau 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Christina On The Coast 8:30 The Flipping El Moussas

4:00 Movie: “633 3:00 Ben Fogle: Starting Squadron” (PG) (’64) Up Starting Over (PG) Stars: Cliff Robertson 4:00 A1: Highway Patrol (PG) 5:00 Movie: “Tom & Jerry” 6:00 M*A*S*H (PG) 7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World (G) (’21) Stars: Chloë Grace Moretz 7:00 Movie: “Minions” Cup: India v New Zealand (PG) (’15) Stars: Pierre Coffin *Live* 3:30 Explore 4:00 My 8:50 Movie: “Deep Impact” (M) Favourite Martian 4:30 (’98) Stars: Téa Leoni Religious Programs

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

9:05 Rediscover Victoria 10:00 Travel Safe, Not Sorry 11:00 Curious Traveller (PG) 12:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Breaking The Biz (PG) 2:40 Waterman: Duke - Ambassador Of Aloha 4:25 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse (PG) 5:35 1945 - The Year That Changed History (PG) (In English/ French) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 The Cotswolds With Pam Ayres 8:25 The Royals - A History Of Scandals (PG) 9:20 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG)

9:00 Neighbours (PG) 10:00 Diagnosis Murder 11:00 Everyday (PG) 12:00 Escape Gourmet 11:30 Frasier Fishing With ET 12:30 (PG) 12:00 TBA 1:10 The King Jake And The Fatman (PG) 1:30 Pooches At Play 2:00 JAG Of Queens (PG) 2:10 Frasier (PG) 2:40 TBA 4:10 Becker (PG) 5:00 Reel Action 5:30 I (PG) 4:40 Seinfeld (PG) 6:10 Fish 6:00 JAG (PG) 7:00 Football: Round 1: Sydney FC v The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG) Melbourne Victory *Live*

7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Cross Court 11:30 Great Australian Detour 12:00 Bondi Lifeguard World Adventures (PG) 12:30 Fishing Australia 1:00 Drive TV 1:30 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: PNG Orchids v Cook Islands *Live* 3:40 Rugby League: Pacific Championships: Fiji Bati v Cook Islands *Live* 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 The Block (PG) 8:30 60 Minutes (PG) 9:30 NINE News Late

3:00 The Bowls Show 4:00 Escape To The Country 5:00 Heathrow (PG) 5:30 I Escaped To The Country: East Of England 6:30 Escape To The Country 7:30 World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Call The Midwife (M)

8:00 I Fish 8:30 Road To The Melbourne Cup Carnival 9:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 9:30 Everyday Gourmet 10:00 Studio 10: Saturday 12:00 Freshly Picked 12:30 Farm To Fork 1:00 Motorsport: Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix: Round 17 *Live* From Phillip Island 4:00 My Market Kitchen 4:30 Food Trail: South Africa 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Luxury Escapes 6:30 The Dog House Australia (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Mission: Impossible III” (M v) (’06) Stars: Tom Cruise

Thursday 26 October

Wednesday 25 October

Tuesday 24 October

Monday 23 October

Get Macca’s® delivered. 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Vera (M v) 2:30 QI (M l) 3:00 Gardening Australia 3:55 Tenable 4:45 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Australian Story (PG) 8:30 Four Corners 9:15 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 Q+A 10:35 ABC Late News 10:50 The Business 11:10 The Newsreader (M l)

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 SAS Australia (PG) 1:45 Surveillance: Dashcam (PG) 2:00 The Real Manhunter (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 SAS Australia (PG) 9:05 The Rookie (M v)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:30 Getaway (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:50 Million Dollar Murders (M) 10:00 Reported Missing (MA15+)

6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV 4:30 Modern Family News Update 6:40 (PG) 5:30 Bondi Vet Africa’s Hidden (PG) 6:30 Puppy School (PG) 7:30 Law & Order: Kingdoms 7:30 First Criminal Intent (M v) 8:30 Law Australians (PG) 8:30 Karla Grant Presents (PG) & Order: SVU (M)

4:00 Surf Patrol 4:30 Better Homes And Gardens 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 Endeavour (M v)

5:00 American Restoration (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars (PG) 7:30 Counting Cars (PG) 8:30 Swamp People (PG)

6:00 A Kind Of Spark 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:40 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:25 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

5:30 Kiya And The 4:00 Afternoon Briefing Kimoja Heroes 6:10 5:00 ABC News With TBA 6:30 Andy And Joe O’Brien 6:00 ABC The Band 7:05 Karma’s World Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 7.30 8:00 7:30 Spicks And Specks 8:00 Would I Lie To You? (PG) ABC News Tonight

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Keeping Faith (M l,v) 2:00 Poh’s Kitchen Lends A Hand 2:30 Julia Zemiro’s Home Delivery (PG) 3:00 Gardening Australia 3:55 Tenable 4:45 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Take 5 With Zan Rowe 8:30 Old People’s Home For Teenagers (PG)

6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Food Unwrapped 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea 8:00 Gino’s Italian Express

3:20 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 8:50 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9:50 The Betoota Advocate Presents: The Cronulla Riots (M l,s)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (M)

4:30 Yard Crashers 5:00 Christina On The Coast 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Beach Around The World

6:00 Everybody Loves 5:25 Cyberwar (PG) Raymond (PG) 7:00 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Young Sheldon (PG) Island (PG) 6:40 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 “Assassins” (M l,v) (’95) Stars: Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Antonio Banderas

3:30 Movie: “Elizabeth Of Ladymead” (G) (’48) Stars: Nicholas Phipps 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Death In Paradise (PG)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 Bull (PG) 2:30 Jake And The Fatman (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:20 Kenan 1:50 9Honey - He Said/ She Said (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 Paramedics (M) 9:40 Love Triangle (M)

12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 3:20 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 8:40 The Cheap Seats (PG) 9:40 NCIS (M v)

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Shakespeare Uncovered (PG) 2:55 Gardening Australia 3:55 Tenable 4:40 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Question Everything (PG) 9:00 Would I Lie To You? (M l)

12:00 Movie: “His Perfect Obsession” (M v) (’18) Stars: Arianne Zucker 2:00 The Real Manhunter (M v) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (PG) 8:30 A Year On Planet Earth (PG) 9:30 Amazing Race (PG)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 9:30 Restoration Man

6:00 Everybody Loves 5:20 Cyberwar (PG) Raymond (PG) 7:00 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Young Sheldon (PG) Island (PG) 6:40 7:30 Movie: “Survivor” (M l,v) Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats (’15) 9:30 Movie: “No Escape” (MA15+) (’15) Does Countdown (M l,s)

3:20 Movie: “The Truth About Women” (PG) (’57) Stars: Laurence Harvey 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (M)

12:00 ABC News 1:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 1:30 Question Everything 2:00 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M l) 2:30 The Cook And The Chef 3:00 Gardening Australia 3:55 Tenable 4:40 Long Lost Family (PG) 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Martin Clunes - Islands Of The Pacific 8:50 Grand Designs (PG)

2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Australia’s Deadliest (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:00 Highway Patrol (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Kingsman: The Secret Service” (M l,v) (’14) Stars: Taron Egerton 11:15 The Latest Seven News

5:30 American Pickers 4:30 Better Homes And (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars Gardens 5:30 Escape (PG) 7:30 Family Guy To The Country 6:30 (PG) 8:30 American Dad (M v) Bargain Hunt 7:30 Father 9:30 Darradong Local Council Brown (M) 8:30 Miss Scarlet (M) 10:00 The Simpsons (PG) And The Duke (M v) 6:00 First Day (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Bondi Vet (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 The Block (PG) 8:40 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia v Netherlands *Live*

12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Masked Singer Australia (PG) 3:10 Entertainment Tonight (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 9:00 Heat (M l,s) 10:00 So Help Me Todd (PG)

6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Food Unwrapped 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Taste Of The Sea 8:00 The Chocolate Queen

5:00 George Clarke’s Amazing Spaces 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Home Town 8:30 Fixer To Fabulous

6:00 Everybody Loves 5:25 Larping Saved My Raymond (PG) 7:00 Life (PG) 5:50 The Young Sheldon (PG) Curse Of Oak Island (PG) 6:40 Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV 7:30 Movie: “In Time” (M l,v) News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 (’11) 9:40 Movie: “V For Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) Vendetta” (MA15+) (’11)

5:00 Yorkshire Auction House 6:00 Antiques Roadshow 7:00 Cricket: ICC Cricket World Cup: Australia v Netherlands *Live* 8:40 Midsomer Murders (M v)

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 The Block (PG) 1:00 Getaway (PG) 1:30 Great Australian Detour 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Emergency (M) 9:30 Big Miracles (M) 10:30 NINE News

3:30 Modern Family (PG) 5:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 6:30 10 Years Younger In 10 Days (PG) 7:30 First Dates UK (PG) 8:35 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares

3:00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites 3:15 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Sri Lanka With Alexander Armstrong (PG) 8:30 Putin’s Crisis (M)

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M s)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV 3:30 Modern Family Bull (PG) 2:30 Jake News Update 6:30 (PG) 5:30 Bondi Vet And The Fatman (PG) Africa’s Hidden Arabian (PG) 6:30 First Dates Australia (PG) 7:40 First Dates Inferno 7:30 The Frontier (PG) 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) 8:30 The First Inventors (PG) 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) UK (PG) 8:55 Ramsay’s 8:30 NCIS (M) Kitchen Nightmares USA (M l) 9:20 Etched In Bone

5:30 American Pickers 4:30 Better Homes And (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars Gardens 5:30 Escape (PG) 7:30 Highway To The Country 6:30 Patrol (PG) 8:30 The Force Bargain Hunt 7:30 Heartbeat Behind The Line (PG) 9:30 (PG) 8:45 Lewis (M v) 10:45 Busted In Bangkok (MA15+) Law & Order: UK (M) 6:00 First Day (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Food Unwrapped 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Planet BBQ 8:00 Project Fire 8:30 Fun’Q With Spencer Watts

3:15 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Great British Railway Journeys 8:30 The Mission (M l) 9:30 House Of Maxwell (M l) 10:40 SBS World News Late

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 6:30 NITV News 3:30 Modern Family 5:30 American Pickers 4:30 Better Homes And Bull (PG) 2:30 Jake Update 6:40 Africa’s (PG) 5:30 Bondi Vet (PG) 6:30 Pawn Stars Gardens 5:30 Escape And The Fatman (PG) Hidden Kingdoms 7:30 (PG) 6:30 First Dates (PG) 7:30 Outback To The Country 6:30 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) Australia (PG) 7:40 First Dates The Point: Referendum Road Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Coroner Truckers (PG) 8:30 Gem Hunters Down Under (PG) 9:30 UK (PG) 8:55 Movie: “50 First Trip 8:30 Movie: “Looky Looky 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) (PG) 8:30 Inspector George Here Comes Cooky” (M l) (’20) 8:30 NCIS (PG) Adventure Gold Diggers (PG) Dates” (PG) (’04) Gently (M l,v) 6:00 A Kind Of Spark 6:30 Operation Ouch! 6:45 Merlin (PG) 7:35 The Fairly OddParents 8:00 Total DramaRama 8:20 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

2:00 A Way Of Seeing 2:20 The Sculpture 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Finding Your Roots (PG) 8:30 Scotland’s Extreme Medics (PG) 9:30 Michael Mosley’s 21 Day Body Challenge

12:00 10 News First 1:00 Dr Phil (M) 2:00 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 3:30 Everyday Gourmet 4:00 Neighbours (PG) 4:30 The Bold & The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Amazing Race Australia (PG) 8:30 Celebrity Gogglebox Australia (M) 9:30 Football: AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Matildas v Iran *Live*

3:00 The Point: Road To Referendum History Bites 3:15 Mastermind Australia (PG) 3:45 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:15 Secret Scotland (PG) 5:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 5:30 Letters And Numbers 6:00 Mastermind Australia (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Every Family Has A Secret (PG) 8:30 Luke Nguyen’s India

4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (M) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG)

5:00 Fixer To Fabulous 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 House Hunters Renovation 8:30 Fixer Upper

6:00 Everybody Loves 5:25 Cyberwar (PG) 6:00 Food Safari 6:30 Raymond (PG) 7:00 5:50 The Curse Of Oak Plat Du Tour 7:00 The Young Sheldon (PG) Island (PG) 6:40 Cook Up With Adam 7:30 Survivor 45 (PG) 9:00 Liaw 7:30 Rick Stein’s Seafood Jeopardy! 7:30 NITV News Odyssey 8:00 Paula McIntyre’s Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Movie: “Jaws 2” (M v) (’78) Stars: Roy Schneider Does Countdown (M l,s) Hamely Kitchen

3:25 Movie: “I Was Monty’s Double” (G) (’58) Stars: John Mills 5:30 Yorkshire Auction House 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Keeping Up Appearances (PG)

12:30 NCIS (PG) 1:30 6:40 Arabian Inferno Bull (PG) 2:30 Jake 7:30 Going Places With And The Fatman (PG) Ernie Dingo (PG)8:30 The Panthers (M) 9:30 Movie: 3:30 Diagnosis Murder (PG) “Poltergeist” (M h) (’82) Stars: 5:30 JAG (PG) 7:30 Bull (PG) 8:30 NCIS (M v) Heather O’Rourke

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his review was written with assistance from my daughter, who has just changed from an older premium Android phone to an iPhone 15. In this review, we will look at some of the key aspects of the iPhone, as well as her likes and dislikes with the phone. The iPhone 15 has a sleek, modern design with flat edges, a glass back, and a metal frame. The back glass is colour-infused, which feels pleasant to touch and reduces fingerprints. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display offering vibrant colours, sharp details, and high contrast. The display also supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision for enhanced video quality. The iPhone is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, which delivers fast and smooth performance for multitasking, gaming, and other demanding tasks. The iPhone 15 has 4GB of RAM and comes in three storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512 GB. The iPhone has a dual rear

camera system that consists of a 48MP wide-angle camera and a 12MP telephoto camera. It also has a 16MP selfie camera that supports Face ID, Portrait Mode, and Night Mode. The iPhone 15 has a 3,200 mAh battery that supports fast and wireless charging. It can last up to 18 hours of video playback, 10 hours of streaming video, or 65 hours of audio playback on a single charge. So what’s the verdict?

Likes • The photos and videos are of fantastic quality and better than her previous phone. The live photos are an excellent feature on the phone. • A ll the Apps are optimised on the phone and have a consistent feel. Instagram looks better. Filters in Snapchat work. • A irdrop works and gets photos immediately rather than relying on people to email them.

• Free Button – configured it to a flashlight and was easy to set up. • Easy-to-read reminders and stackable widgets are great features. • Loves Apple Wallet: Having just had her purse stolen, she could still use the cards on her phone even though the physical cards were cancelled. Dislikes • The iPhone keyboards just aren’t as good as the options on Android; even though she downloaded Google’s keyboard, it maps similarly to Apple. It requires more taps to get to some special characters. • Clicking in the middle of a word to correct spelling mistakes requires a long hold, whereas, in Android, you click on the spot. • The selfie camera looks terrible in low light but is excellent in good lighting. • Rebuying apps she has already purchased on the Android store is annoying.

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rospective home buyers wavering over plunging into the property market amid concerns over the economy and higher interest rates will be encouraged by reports that the traditional busy spring selling season has been blooming, with national home price growth up 4.31 per cent this year. Property valuation platform PropTrack’s home price index for September, 2023, found buyer and seller confidence was rising significantly, with Sydney prices recovering most of 2022’s falls. PropTrack senior economist Eleanor Creagh said one of the drivers of the home price recovery seen in 2023 has been the “subdued listings environment that meant buyers were competing for fewer properties”. Creagh also

said the price growth was underpinned by “record levels of net overseas migration, a challenged rental market and a new housing shortfall”. “Home price growth has not only turned around quicker than many expected, but 2023 is shaping up to be a historically strong year in many markets,” she said. McGrath Real Estate CEO, John McGrath, said those who are able to navigate this volatile economic period and interest rates rising 400 basis points since May last year will see their home’s value start to rise, “probably sooner than you think”. “All of this global uncertainty reminds me a lot of the immediate period after the GFC (in 2008). Most people had a very dark outlook on the world economy back then. But I was advising clients to buy prop-

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erty as soon as they could, and those who did were rewarded in less than 12 months,” McGrath said. “It’s time to be that brave again, in preparation for the next major market upswing. You probably don’t see it coming now, but I know after 40 years in this business that it’s just over the horizon.” Broking Breakdown likes upbeat assessments on the property market, but we have also heard more cautious predictions from others in the know. A leading real estate agent in a recent presentation in Sydney said their monthly sales were down almost 25 per cent this spring selling season. Talk to Bell Partners if you are buying property.

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id you know that swimming is our country’s largest participation sport? Ausplay data reveals there are 5.34 million organised swimmers, with over 50 per cent growth in the last 10 years. We are a sport for life and for everyone, and our swimming community spans from six-monthold learn to swimmers to 100-year-old masters swimmers. Swimming Australia is the peak governing body for swimming in Australia, with nearly 1,000 swim clubs and 90,000 registered members nationally. However, you do not need to be harbouring Olympic aspirations or have the arm span of Ian Thorpe to get involved! All children love swim-

ming races, so why not join us for a ‘Come and Try’ Swim Club evening at Nepean Aquatic Centre? According to Royal Life Saving Australia, it is estimated 40-50 per cent of children aged between five and eight participate in swimming outside of school, with a drop-off in participation after eightyears-old. Unfortunately, this is a time in a child’s life where it is still very important for swimming skills to be consolidated and maintained with consistent practise and stroke correction. While an additional 300,000 children are in lessons compared to pre-pandemic levels, the growth is most evident in the younger age groups attending swimming lessons. Despite some growth in enrolments of

children aged between seven and 12 years, many older children have not returned to swimming lessons after the pandemic. Royal Life Saving Chief Executive Officer Justin Scarr said the lack of water safety lessons for those older children heightened the drowning risk. “The importance of school aged children returning to swimming

and water safety programs cannot be overstated. It is critical we get children aged between seven and 12 back into lessons now,” he said. Last year’s National Drowning Report reported a 36 per cent increase in drowning among school aged children compared to the 10-year average. The last two years have recorded the highest number of school-aged

drowning deaths in a decade (since 2011/12). A great way to encourage older children to keep swimming is by joining a Swim Club, allowing your child to race either socially or competitively in a fun, supportive and social environment. ‘Come and Try’ Swim Club night is the perfect way to experience Club night racing in our indoor heated pools. Your child can race distances from 12.5m to 50m in all strokes, with assistance from our older club members where a confidence boost is needed. Participation in ‘Come and Try’ night is free. All participants will receive a ribbon. All participants must register in advance of the evening. Go to https://nepeanaquat iccent re.com.au/ come-try-club-night.

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hree million Australians are living with anxiety or depression, and one in 16 people in Australia are affected by depression every year. Physical symptoms of depression include headaches, backaches, constipation, changes in weight and difficulty sleeping. Unfortunately, many people still seem to feel there is a stigma attached to depression and anxiety, viewing them as weaknesses or character flaws rather than a genuine health condition. Older people are also more hesitant to share their experiences of anxiety and depression with others, often ignoring symptoms over long periods of time and only seeking professional help when things reach a crisis point. Everyone experiences pain at some point, but in people with depression or anxiety, pain can become particularly intense and hard to treat. People suffering from depression, for example, tend to experience more

severe and long-lasting pain than other people. Depressed people experience low energy to the point that everyday tasks become overwhelming. Complaints of pain are also common. When you are depressed, the last thing you want to think of is exercise, however, a physiotherapist can help you begin moving gradually. Exercise releases endorphins and serotonin – the feel-good hormones – which stabilise your mood and help you feel better. Stretching and breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and massage help relieve pain and muscle tension, improve circulation and promote flexibility. As you begin to feel more relaxed, the irritability goes away and your sleep pattern improves. With improved sleep comes more energy and having more energy makes exercising easier. All of this leads to decreased heart rate, lower blood pressure and a reduction of other medical conditions associated with depression.

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JUSTIN HANNA One Point Health 4732 5188 Following an individualised exercise program from your exercise physiologist or physiotherapist can enable you to come off your depression and anxiety medication in a shorter time. Exercise, diet and other health behaviours can support recovery from depression, so it is important to: • make sure you eat well • get regular exercise • avoid using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs to cope when you are finding things difficult. Make a plan. Start slowly and build up gradually, e.g. if you have not been exercising at all, start with a 10-15 minute walk each morning, and gradually increase this to 30 minutes per day.

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microscopic allergens penetrate through the skin directly as dogs with this condition often have a genetically inherited skin barrier defect.

Flea allergy dermatitis (FAD): This is the most common skin disease in pets, and results from an allergic or hypersensitivity reaction to the flea’s saliva during feeding. Contrary to popular belief, dogs don’t need a huge flea burden to develop a reaction, and in fact can develop FAD if they have only 1-2 fleas on their body.

Food allergy dermatitis: This condition usually develops from one year of age onwards. If you suspect your dog may be suffering a food allergy, it is recommended to change to a strict food elimination trial diet for three months. This usually involves feeding your dog a sole protein diet using food that your pet has never had before, e.g. kangaroo and pumpkin, and nothing else. If the symptoms improve over this time, there is a possibility your dog has a food allergy. At the end of this time, test your dog by going back to the regular diet and monitor if symptoms reoccur. If they do, chances are it is a food allergy. The most common allergens in dogs in Australia are beef, chicken and wheat.

kin disease and allergies are a common problem seen in pets. The condition of your pet’s coat and skin is an important indicator of their overall health. As with allergies or skin reactions in people, these conditions can vary from acute, self-limiting problems to chronic or long-lasting problems requiring life-long treatment. Dogs suffer from a variety of different skin conditions and allergies that routinely need a vet’s attention. Here are five common skin conditions found in dogs:

Atopic dermatitis (Atopy): Atopy is caused by a general allergic or hypersensitive reaction to an indoor or environmental allergen. This can include plants, pollen, dust mites and mould spores. Atopy results in itching, especially in skin folds like the flanks and armpits. Over time it progresses to infection and generalised dermatitis. Many of these

that is very itchy. Often, it can discharge of pus, which tends to smell bad. They can be caused by anything that irritates your dog’s skin including infections, wounds, flea bites, etc, leading to the dog chewing at the skin. It then gets worse through persistent chewing and licking, which in turns causes further infection and itching. These wounds usually end up with a secondary bacterial infection. If your pet is suffering from irritated skin, call 4736 2027 to arrange an appointment.

Mange: Mange is a skin disease of dogs, which is commonly caused by two types of mites: Demodex or Scabies. Hot spots: Hot spots are another common skin disease seen on dogs. Its medical name is traumatic pyodermatitis. It usually appears as a moist patch of hair loss on your dog’s skin

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This week the Sun transits into your career zone (where it joins Mercury and Mars) and the Lunar Eclipse lights up your family zone (where it joins Jupiter and Uranus). So try to get the balance right between professional progress and domestic peace. And – if you have to choose – lean slightly towards harmony at home. Your motto for the moment comes from actress Julia Roberts (who turns 56 on Saturday), “My life at home gives me absolute joy.”

Monday and Tuesday are positive days to plan a new course of study or book an adventurous holiday. However – on the weekend – hidden tensions could bubble to the surface with a relative, neighbour or work colleague. Be extra diplomatic and try not to take criticism personally. Social media is also a potential minefield, as the planets stir up your communication zone. So be careful you don’t send the wrong message to the wrong person at the wrong time!

Finances, joint ventures, secret deals and trust issues are on the table this week. Saturday night’s Lunar Eclipse highlights hiccups involving self-esteem and/or financial management. Strive to be less impulsive and extravagant, and more cautious with cash and credit. Don’t spoil a potentially productive week by being physically reckless or making inappropriate comments. Slow down, think before you speak and consult with loved ones along the way.

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This week the Lunar Eclipse (in your sign) emphasises your practical side. So do your best to handle current situations in a suitably sensible and pragmatic fashion. When it comes to a romance, work partnership or joint venture, avoid getting stuck in a boring rut. Six planets push you to find creative ways to express yourself personally and within relationships. But don’t believe everything you hear! Keep your Bulldust Detector switched onto high.

With the help of the Lunar Eclipse, use the power of your fertile imagination and trusty intuition to get to the bottom of a problem that’s been bothering you. If you listen to the wisdom of your inner voice (and pay attention to the symbolism in your dreams) it will point you in the right direction. You’re also keen to work constructively with a colleague or communicate creatively with a friend. But don’t get carried away and promise more than you can deliver.

The silvery, ever-changeable Moon is your power planet, and many sensitive Crabs feel emotionally volatile and vulnerable around the time of the Full Moon. Saturday night’s Lunar Eclipse is in earthy Taurus, so you’ll probably feel more grounded (and less moody) than usual. But you still need to be extra careful and consistent in the way you communicate with other people (especially children, teenagers, work colleagues and close friends).

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It’s one of the most productive weeks of the year as Saturn (planet of discipline and patience) links up with the Sun (your power planet). Relationships with family members should improve, as long as you take a cautious and responsible approach. Catching up with delayed chores and long-overdue DIY projects in your Lion’s den is especially favoured. The more positive and proactive you are about Home Sweet Home, the better you’ll feel.

The Sun, Mercury and Mars encourage vigorous communication Virgo, as you expand your influence (especially via social media). Being confident is paramount, as you go after what you want with plenty of creative passion. Venus suggests an increase in cash flow … but be careful you don’t cancel that out by indulging in a spontaneous spending spree! You’re feeling perceptive, as you solve a problem by paying close attention to important details.

Stylish Librans appreciate quality and luxury, but don’t overdo it or you’ll end up being the most beautiful bankrupt on the block! This week Mercury, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus and the Lunar Eclipse stir up your money and self-esteem zones. So it’s time to get your finances in order, and be true to the authentic you. Singer Katy Perry (who turns 39 on Wednesday) observes, “If you’re presenting yourself with confidence, you can pull off pretty much anything.”

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If you stir up grievances with an old adversary, you could find you’ve bitten off more than you can comfortably chew! When it comes to a frustrating problem, avoid quick fixes. You’ll find a satisfactory solution if you act on your hunches and look for the facts that are hidden beneath the surface. The Sun, Mercury and Mars are all visiting your sign. So confidence is in and complacency is out, as you go after what you want with passion, purpose and pizazz.

This week’s Lunar Eclipse highlights your health, daily routine and work zone. But expect some surprising developments and stressful moments along the way. Resist the urge to be argumentative, extravagant and super self-indulgent. On the weekend you need to slow down before you blow a fuse! Try to ground your fiery energy and calm your busy mind. Some meditation, contemplation, yoga, chanting or Tai Chi could be just what the doctor ordered.

The best days of the week are Monday and Tuesday, when Saturn (your power planet) makes positive links to Mercury and the Sun. Focused thinking, goal setting and creative plans will take you far. Then Saturday night’s Lunar Eclipse shines a bright (and sometimes unforgiving) spotlight on partnerships of the romantic, platonic, creative, business and family variety. So it’s a good weekend to focus on friendships, shared hobbies and joint ventures.

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ocal high school student Matilda Mobbs has never let anything get her down. Despite several surgeries and setbacks with her health, the 14-year-old will let nothing stand in her way of becoming a dual Paralympian in the future. Living with spina bifida, Matilda dreams of one day representing her country in both swimming and archery. Matilda has been swimming competitively since she was seven but has been familiar with the pool since she was a baby, as she used to rely on it for physiotherapy. “I’ve been swimming since I was six-monthsold, to help with my disability, but when I was in Year 2, I did a school swimming carnival and my teacher said I was pretty good, so I stuck with it and found it fun,” Matilda told the Weekender. As the years progressed, so did the Glenmore Park resident’s swimming skills. In 2021, Matilda broke a NSW swimming record in the 13 and under 400m multiclass S8 event – a record that stood for 16 years. “I had that goal for a while and it took me a few years to achieve it,” Matilda said. “That is still my proudest achievement – it was a long time coming. I ended up taking a minute off the record.” Matilda has also collected several medals

this year alone. In July, she picked up two silvers and a bronze at the Metropolitan Short Course Championships, while in August, she won more silver and bronze at the Queensland State Short Course Championships. But it isn’t just swimming that the Year 8 Caroline Chisholm College student is excelling at. In 2020, Matilda discovered archery after attending a Come and Try Day for Para athletes. “I was reading The Hunger Games at the time and watching a tonne of stuff and always thought archery was pretty cool, so I tried it,” Matilda said. “Earlier this year, I went to Nationals in Melbourne and shot 70m, which is the Olympic distance and a very big distance for me. There, I became the youngest internationally classified archer in the world.” While Matilda admits her dream of going to the Paralympics for two sports one day is a “little bit ambitious”, her determination and positive spirit could prove pivotal in getting her there. Nominated by her coach Jackie Barck at Nepean Aquatic Centre, Matilda’s Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Junior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor St Marys Leagues Club. If you or you know someone who has achieved in their chosen sport, send in your nomination to Penrith Valley Sports Foundation. Visit www.pvsf.org.au for more details.

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ewly re-signed Sydney Thunder wicketkeeper Tahlia Wilson would love nothing more than to celebrate her birthday with a big win over the Sydney Sixers this weekend. The Thunder will be playing their crosstown rivals at North Sydney Oval on Sunday, a day after Wilson celebrates her 24th birthday with friends and family. Interestingly, Wilson made her WBBL debut with the Sixers before switching to the Thunder in 2019 – making this weekend’s opening round match-up that little bit juicier. “We all look forward to the Sydney Smash,” Wilson told the Weekender on Tuesday. “We train most of the year together with NSW and then we break off into our lime green and magenta gear. “There’s a fierce competition between the both of us and we’re definitely looking forward to being out there.” Wilson, an up-and-coming Australian star, signed a new two-year deal with the Thunder earlier this month.

Tahlia Wilson in action with the Thunder. Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty Images.

The wicketkeeper batter has scored 425 runs in her 43 appearances for the club and is one half of the highest partnership ever in lime green when Wilson and Smriti Mandhana put 125* together against the Melbourne Renegades back in WBBL|07. Wilson said she decided to stick with the Thunder for a variety of reasons.

“Firstly, I think there’s a lot of good opportunities for me here at the Thunder,” she said. “Obviously Alyssa Healy is wicketkeeping at the Sixers, so for me to get an opportunity behind the stumps, the Thunder have definitely been able to offer me that. “Secondly, all the girls that are here as well as the coaching staff and support staff behind-the-scenes, are

always really good. And thirdly, this year we have a new coach in Lisa Keightley and I’m really excited by that. I’ve heard a lot of good things about her and what she can bring to a group.” Thunder fans will be hoping Keightley will be the difference this season after the squad failed to make the Finals for the second straight year last season. Along with a new coach, the Thunder also recently announced a new skipper in England superstar Heather Knight. Wilson said she’s looking forward to a more prosperous season ahead both on a personal and team level. “I think for me this year I want to be on the field for all the games, behind the stumps, and contribute with the bat when I can,” she said. “As a team, last year didn’t quite go like we wanted it to. I think we need to start this season strong, get our first win and from there build some momentum and hopefully be in the Finals by the end of the season.” Following the Thunder’s first match against the Sixers this Sunday evening, they’ll then take on the Renegades on Thursday afternoon at the SCG.

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Youngsters shine on green Veteran lawn bowlers on notice as next generation of talent delivers top results NATHAN TAYLOR

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kids through school bowls,” he told the Weekender. “They basically followed me down to Merrylands because they weren’t getting the opportunities that they wanted out there [in Penrith]. “Now they are able to play a lot more events and are getting some huge success.” While most girls around that age are playing sports like netball, soccer and touch football, Holburn said he’s pleasantly surprised to see more and more teenage girls take up lawn bowls. “It’s a bit of an anomaly actually because usually there’s more males than females involved in the junior level, but we’ve got this very good group of young kids that are getting really good results,” he said. “What I’ve found as a coach over three decades is that girls actually listen better and can improve just by listening to people. That’s why I believe they’ve found success so much quicker.” What makes their feats of late more impressive is the fact they are going head-to-head with older opponents and winning. “Whilst there’s junior competitions, three of these girls have won Open women’s championships at Merrylands in the short few months they’ve been here,” Holburn said. “Sophie and Lily are both in the U18 State squad and they are only 14 and 13. They’ve all got a lot of talent.”

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Cricket dominates local sports news CRICKET: Penrith have secured back-toback victories, defeating Sutherland in a thriller in Round 3 of the Belvidere Cup. Playing in a One-Day match at Howell Oval, Sutherland won the toss and elected to bat first. Sutherland performed strongly, reaching 7/242 after 50 overs. Zachary Rizzo was best of the bowlers, taking 2/26. When Penrith hit the crease later that afternoon, they reached Sutherland’s target with just four balls to spare (5/246). Opening batsman Tyran Liddiard fell agonisingly short of his second straight century on 98. Penrith will aim for three consecutive wins when they travel to Bankstown Oval on Saturday to battle Bankstown. CRICKET: Penrith have celebrated their first win of the year, too good for Bankstown in Round 2 of the Women’s First Grade competition. Playing in a T20 match at Howell Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bowl. Bankstown set a total of 3/121 after 20 overs. When Penrith hit the crease, they just managed to get the job done (2/122) with one over to spare. Vice-captain Elise Noble top scored for the second straight week with 55. Penrith will shoot for back-to-back wins when they take on Northern District this Sunday at Asquith Oval. CRICKET: Penrith have won their Quarter Final over St George in the Kingsgrove Sports T20 competition. Playing at Hurstville Oval, Penrith won the toss and elected to bowl. St George set a total of 9/130 after 20 overs. When Penrith hit the crease, they reached St George’s target after 18.2 overs and with four wickets in hand (6/131). Jordan Watson led his team with 28 runs. Penrith will now face Gordon at Howell Oval on October 29 for a place in the T20 Grand Final. CRICKET: Round 2 of the Nepean District Cricket Association (NDCA) competition is in the books, with Panthers Cricket Club having mixed results. In first grade, there were no positives to come out of Panthers’ 171-run outright defeat at the hands of the St Clair Hawks. Panthers could only manage 84 in their first Innings, while St Clair replied with 317. Panthers fared no better in their second Innings, dismissed for just 62. In fifth grade, Panthers had a first innings win over Colyton St Clair 2. A maiden century of 126 by Todd Dixon anchored Panthers’ innings of 10/213. Colyton St Clair 2 were then dismissed for 95 runs. Panthers then tried to force an outright result, but Colyton St Clair 2 finished at 5/155 when the match was at a point where there would be no further result.

AFLW: After a week in the good books, the GWS Giants are back in the loser’s circle, going down to St Kilda in Round 7 of the AFLW competition. The Saints stifled the Giants’ run and piled on the pressure across all four quarters to come away with a 48-35 victory at Moorabbin. GWS will look to bounce back when they tackle Carlton at Henson Park on Saturday afternoon. FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have lost their opening round game of the 2023/24 A-League Women’s season, going down to Sydney FC 2-0 last Saturday night at Allianz Stadium. In front of record crowd of 11,471, the Sky Blues were too good for their opponents with goals to Kirsty Fenton and Fiona Worts. The Wanderers will look to avoid two straight losses when they play the Wellington Phoenix this Sunday afternoon at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta.

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The Wanderers in action. BASEBALL: Round 2 of the Baseball NSW State League First Grade competition took place last weekend, with the Greater Western Warriors having a mixed week against the Cronulla Sharks. On Wednesday, Greater Western smashed the Sharks 8-2, while on Sunday they went down 1-0. The Warriors will meet the Canterbury Vikings in Round 3. BASKETBALL: Penrith have signed Neil Offner as coach of their NBL1 East women’s team for next season. Offner has been a longtime member of Penrith basketball, coaching both their junior and senior programs. “I’m very excited to have been given the opportunity to head coach our Women’s NBL1 2024 team. I look forward to working with my assistant Enrique to form a team and help build and grow from our 2023 start in this competition,” Offner said.

FOOTBALL: South Penrith local Hudson McDonald (pictured) is back overseas, selected to participate in the Global Football Network Touring Squad of the United Kingdom. Out of 200 kids who tried out, Hudson was one of 13 future football stars chosen. Whilst in the UK, the 11-year-old will play against pro-clubs and further develop his skills and experience the game in the home of football. Last year, Hudson took part in the Juventus World Cup Tour, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We wish him all the best! RUGBY LEAGUE: Panthers

fullback Dylan Edwards is still celebrating after winning his first game in Australian colours. The 2022 Clive Churchill Medallist made his

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long-awaited representative debut, playing on the wing during Australia’s 38-12 win over Samoa in Townsville last Saturday night in the opening weekend of the Pacific Championships. Meanwhile, fellow Panthers teammate James Fisher-Harris has been named as captain of New Zealand ahead of their match against Samoa this Saturday afternoon at Eden Park in Auckland. Numerous Panthers will take part in the match including Moses Leota for the Kiwis and Brian To’o and Izack Tago for Samoa. Kick-off is at 4pm. GET IN TOUCH: To make a submission to ‘Sports Shorts’, email Nathan@westernweekender.com.au. You can also private message the Weekender on Facebook or @wwpenrith on X.

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fter what’s being dubbed by players as the “longest pre-season in the world”, the Western Sydney Wanderers return to the pitch this Sunday afternoon for the opening game of the 2023/24 A-League Men’s season. After reaching the Finals for the first time in several years last season, the Wanderers will be looking to pick up where they left off – that’s despite another off-season of change. Following their spectacular fourth place finish last season, more than a dozen players exited the club with the same amount coming in.

Goalkeeper Lawrence Thomas, who joined the club prior to the 2022/23 season, said while the club has lost some experience, they’ve made up for it in youth and athleticism. “With the turnovers, we probably lost a bit of experience in terms of age and games played, but we’ve picked up a bit more pace in the right areas,” he told the Weekender. “We have a bit more of a younger group, we’re a bit more athletic than we were last year and we have a bit of a different playing style too. “I can’t see why, at least at a minimum, we won’t do as well as we did last year or hopefully even better.” A proud western Sydney local, 31-year-

old Thomas played his junior football at the Marconi Stallions, Blacktown City Demons and the AIS before kicking off his senior career at Bankstown City. In 2011, Thomas broke into the A-League with Melbourne Victory where he played for nine seasons, being crowned Champions twice as well as winning the Australian Cup. Thomas returned to the domestic competition last year after two seasons overseas in the Danish SuperLiga where he made 56 appearances. Thomas said he enjoyed his first season at the Wanderers last year, but he and many of his teammates weren’t satisfied with bowing out in the opening round of the Finals.

“Most of the team felt like we fell a bit short,” he admitted. “It was probably nice for the fans to have that Finals feeling again and give them a bit more to cheer about. Hopefully we can continue that this year.” The Wanderers will open their 2023/24 campaign against the Wellington Phoenix, who finished in sixth spot last season. In a huge treat for local football fans, Western Sydney’s men’s team will play the Phoenix at 3pm before their women’s side hit the CommBank Stadium pitch at 5.45pm, also against the New Zealanders. “I don’t mind the 3pm kick-off, I don’t mind playing a bit earlier,” Thomas said. “It’s also good to have the girls at the same venue as well.”