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How the pill testing debate has engaged youth in state politics like never before NICOLA BARTON

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Young voters gathered in Penrith this week to discuss the issues important to them ahead of the election. Photo: Melinda Jane an aspiring creative won’t be realistic in NSW,” he said.

When Ms Berejiklian sat down exclusively with the Weekender earlier this month, she said she was not concerned and stated she was happy young people are getting involved in political debates.

State Independent Candidate for Penrith Mark Tyndall said he is open to pill testing, and that the festival crackdown is bad for the economy and doesn’t solve the issue.

“Given this disinterest in the public good or taking responsibility, it makes sense that the LNP would punt these difficult social issues into the ‘too hard basket’ and

“I don’t think she’s actually listening to our opinions or taking them seriously... she’s just brushing it off”

seek to shut the issues down, rather than try to deal with them or their root causes,” he said.

“I believe the future focused group of 18- 30- year- old voters may well surprise both the State and Federal Governments, especially given this group is so overlooked.”

Labor Leader Michael Daley has committed to holding a drug summit, whilst the State Government remain strongly opposed to pill testing.

Are you a first time voter? We’d love to hear your views. Email your comments to news@westernweekender.com.au.

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oung people across the state have declared war against Premier Gladys Berejiklian and the State Government, claiming they feel unheard and not taken seriously.

Many will vote in a State Election for the first time next month, and the pill testing debate is front and centre, potentially swinging them towards Labor, minor parties or independents.

Facebook posts, petitions, online forums and memes have flooded social media over the past few months as Ms Berejiklian cracks down on music festival security and holds firm on her anti pill testing stance.

And while the Coalition has been promising big things when it comes to education, health and infrastructure in Penrith, local youth are becoming engaged on other issues, like pill testing and nightlife.

The Weekender conducted several interviews with young people across Penrith and a consistent theme emerged – they feel ignored.

While some recognised that Ms Berejiklian is “just trying to keep them safe”, most were quick to question why she is so against a pill testing trial.

“She says that she’s happy that younger people are debating but I don’t think she’s actually listening to our opinions or taking them seriously, she’s just brushing it off as if it’s not important,” Penrith resident, Sheridan Newman said.

“She’s digging herself a hole by not noticing how angry people are because not everyone knew who she was before and now, people who aren’t even interested in politics are standing up to her and they will try and vote her out.”

Emu Plains resident and budding DJ, Tyler Hinvest, said he fears the Berejiklian Government will severely impact the music industry.

“With the closing of venues and heavy regulations at festivals, I fear that any chance of me becoming more than just

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ust a couple of weeks out from the start of another rugby league season and yet again the code finds itself in familiar territory: dealing with scandal after what’s been described as the ‘offseason from hell’.

The most recent drama confronting the game – the Jack De Belin sexual assault case – has put the NRL in between the proverbial rock and hard place.

The Dragons and NSW State of Origin star has plead not guilty allegations that he raped a woman in the company of a friend late last year, with his case now adjourned to April 17.

The conundrum facing the NRL is whether or not to allow De Belin to continue playing, giving him the presumption of innocence while the court process takes place.

After a giant misstep in the case of Brett Stewart about a decade ago, the NRL and its clubs have in most recent times allowed court processes to run their course before deciding on their own action against misbehaving players.

This of course changes when there’s no actual criminal act in play, or if there is clear video evidence of an unsavoury situation, such as in the recent Ben Barba sacking from the Cowboys.

More on De Belin in a moment.

The NRL’s horror off- season of incidents is an unfortunately familiar tale, but that is what will ensure that crowds and TV ratings are probably unaffected as we approach round one in March.

NRL fans have been through this all before – it is almost routine, and the season will still begin with plenty of hype, highlights and positivity. Fear not, season 2019 will survive.

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“Rugby league was once a game of second chances and redemption stories. It now needs to become a game of single chances”

However, the problem with these constant off- field scandals is much deeper and longer term than the season ahead.

First, there’s the major corporate partners, who must constantly question whether the investment in rugby league is worth it when you consider the risk the code potentially brings to their brand.

Then there’s new fans, which the NRL is surely struggling to attract. A casual observer who sees the constant barrage of negative stories on the front page of the paper or during the 6pm news bulletin is surely not very likely to flick on Friday night football.

And finally there’s mums and dads out there who are deciding which sport their child will play this year, or in coming years. When the pros and cons are weighed up, rugby league and its perceived environment surely causes some fierce household debate.

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Combined, it’s a trio of major issues that the NRL is struggling to control.

The code has recognised it needs to stop the bleeding and is desperately trying to improve player behaviour, but clearly the penalties and deterrents of the past are not working.

Rugby league was once a game of second chances and redemption stories.

It now needs to become a game of single chances. Redemption can go elsewhere.

As for De Belin, here’s the issue: If the NRL does not stand him down now and he is eventually convicted, it means the code allowed a rapist to play for weeks, months – even years.

The flip side is that if he is stood down but later cleared, the NRL has stunted the career of one of the game’s best athletes, and potentially robbed him of future contracts and representative honours.

Who would really want Todd Greenberg’s job?

I’ve been a bit of a fence sitter on this issue but if I was forced to make a call, I’d allow De Belin to play.

I completely understand and accept the argument that says he should be stood down, but I’m not confident that the NRL should play judge and jury before the court case itself really begins.

It opens up a world of pain in terms of precedence and how serious an allegation has to be before the NRL acts ahead of the courts.

All of that said, I doubt De Belin will be running out for the Dragons when they play the Cowboys in Townsville in their opening match next month.

The weight of public pressure and anger will be too much, and something will surely give.

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enrith MP Stuart Ayres is calling on Penrith City Council to put a stop to over development, as a zoning issue sees boarding houses take over.

Four years ago Council rezoned a section of Kingswood from medium density (R2) to high density (R3).

Several development applications (DA) for boarding houses have been submitted to Council since the re- zoning, with one approved just last week.

The proposal will see the construction of a two-storey, 37-room boarding house on Manning Street.

“It is clear that since the change of zoning in the LEP, this section of Kingswood has been targeted by developers for the construction of boarding houses,” he said.

“We all make mistakes; the important thing is that when they are identified we correct them. Penrith Council must correct the zoning in this area of Kingswood before it becomes a dumping ground for inappropriate and oversized boarding houses.”

The area in question is south of Second Avenue, east of Joan Street to the university including Manning Street and north of Edward Street.

Penrith MP Stuart Ayres meeting with Kingswood residents last week

Mr Ayres said the land needs to be zoned as R2 to ensure it is not exploited by developers.

“The State Government’s SEPP restricts boarding houses in R2 zones to a maximum of 12 rooms and 0.5 car parks for each room in the boarding house,” he said.

Neighbours are concerned that their once quiet community is being turned into a ghetto as lot after lot is sold off to developers.

“Why is this the only street that’s being targeted? Surrounding streets are still pleasant but we are on our way to becoming a slum,” resident Wendy Spinks said.

A spokesperson from Penrith Council said they did ensure the proposal was transparent before approving it.

“It is a complex issue as the NSW Government also sets planning controls for boarding houses,” he said.

“In January 2019, Council asked the NSW Government to consider amending its planning controls to prevent “clusters” of boarding houses, improve the appearance and design of boarding houses, restrict the size of boarding houses in low density residential neighbourhoods, encourage the development of boarding houses in locations close to support services and education opportunities as well as having good access to public transport.”

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Healthy boost for nurses Record $2.8 billion commitment from State Government, but Labor is wary NICOLA BARTON

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workforce boost is on the horizon for overrun nurses and midwives as part of a $2.8 billion commitment by the State Government.

As it stands, Nepean Hospital has some of the worst emergency waiting times in the state, with staff shortages so poor that employees claim they can’t give patients the care they deserve.

Premier Gladys Berejiklian joined Penrith MP Stuart Ayres, Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies and Londonderry Candidate Belinda Hill last weekend to announce that the State Government will deliver 5000 new nurses and midwives across NSW. Ms Berejiklian credited the State Government’s strong economic management as the driving force behind the commitment.

“We are investing $2.8 billion to recruit thousands of extra nurses, midwives and frontline staff to care for patients, far more than Labor promised,” she said.

“Patients in NSW will now have more nurses to look after them and nurses will have more colleagues to share the workload.”

The investment aims to target areas of services and workforce including 5000 nurses and midwives, 1060 more doctors,

The State Government made a major health announcement at Nepean Hospital 880 additional allied health staff and 1360 hospital support staff.

The NSW Nurses and Midwives Association (NSWNMA) have been frequent visitors to Nepean Hospital, uniting with

under the pump staff to call on the State Government for desperately needed nurse-to-patient ratios.

General Secretary of the NSWNMA, Brett Holmes, said the Liberals’ election prom-

ise fails to deliver for their needs despite the size of the commitment.

“5000 is a big number but without a commitment to mandated, minimum ratios on every shift and every ward, the Government is ignoring the systemic flaws in its current rostering system which jeopardise safe patient care,” he said.

“Guaranteed nurse - to - patient ratios would provide a clear and accountable rostering system that patients can rely on and nurses can trust at all times. It’s disappointing, after eight years, the Government has chosen to ignore this.”

Midwife Renella Fairley said without ratios, patients are put at severe risk.

“A guaranteed ratio system should exist in both city and country hospitals, a patient’s postcode should not define their level of care,” she said.

As part of the government’s commitment, western Sydney would see at least 774 new staff, including 113 doctors, 456 nurses and midwives, 82 allied health staff and 123 hospital support workers.

Labor says it will match the Government’s commitment of 5000 more nurses and will make further announcements in the coming weeks.

Shadow Health Minister Walt Secord said the Coalition had a history of “overpromising” on health.

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Education Minister Rob Stokes and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres joined local school representatives at Kingswood High on Tuesday

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ork on a new modern hall at Kingswood High School will be complete before the end of the year, with construction contracts now awarded.

Education Minister Rob Stokes and Penrith MP Stuart Ayres visited the

school on Tuesday morning, where they also confirmed upgrades for three other local schools.

A new learning centre will be built at Cranebrook High School, while new halls will be constructed at Jamison High School and Nepean High.

“We want our children to have the best opportunities and providing highquality school facilities is essential,” Mr Stokes said.

Mr Ayres said the funding commitments to local education were about “putting Penrith first”.

$24.6 million innovation centre has officially opened at St Clair High School following a devastating fire back in 2014, which saw 80 per cent of the school destroyed.

The state- of- the- art facility includes future- focused flexible learning spaces, 16 new air conditioned classrooms, a research area, a lecture hall, new kitchen/ café and a tiered outdoor learning area.

State Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies and Education Minister Rob Stokes visited St Clair High School to officially open the new facilities.

“At the last election I committed that St Clair High School would be rebuilt before the next election,” Ms Davies said.

“Today I am so proud to have delivered this new state-of-the-art centre for St Clair.

“Only the NSW Liberals & Nationals Government can be trusted to deliver to make sure our children have the best possible start to life.”

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More Service for locals Service NSW centre to open at Glenmore Park, taking pressure off Penrith site NICOLA BARTON

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve used the Service NSW in the Penrith CBD myself and the access to it can sometimes be a bit challenging, particularly with the growth of Penrith and the traffic out on the roads that are currently being upgraded, it can be difficult for people to get there,â&#x20AC;? she said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will be wonderful to have our own centre, people are tired of travelling out to Penrith for these services and I understand that.â&#x20AC;?

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new Service NSW facility is set to be built in Glenmore Park following an announcement by the State Government on Monday.

Mulgoa MP Tanya Davies joined Service NSW staff and members of the community at Glenmore Park Town Centre, to showcase the mobile service buses that will be used throughout regional NSW. A search for the most appropriate site is currently underway with the old TAB and community centre to be considered.

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Ms Davies said that within an hour of the bus visiting Glenmore Park, there was a queue of residents waiting to use the services.

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tage and screen legends, Brian Meegan and Kate Raison skillfully play 14 characters in Jim Cartwright’s timeless comedy ‘Two’ at Riverside Theatres from March 5 to 7.

Set in a country pub, ‘Two’ invites the audience to pull up a stool for a night and meet the regulars – a motley crew of eccentric and hilarious individuals, each with their own story to tell.

In particular, the publicans themselves – a married couple with an unspoken secret.

Meegan (TV’s ‘Rake’ and ‘Devil’s Dust’ and Ensemble Theatre’s ‘The Norman Conquest Trilogy’) and Raison (TV’s ‘Wonderland’ and ‘All Saints’ and Ensemble Theatre’s ‘The Good Doctor’) will present a masterclass in acting as they seamlessly morph from one character into the next, weaving an entertaining and touching look at the human spirit and people’s desire to connect.

Funny, heart- warming and poignant, ‘Two’ is directed by Ensemble Theatre’s Artistic Director Mark Kilmurry and was a smash-hit when it premiered at the Ensemble in 2017.

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It’s a shame that scare campaigns play such a huge role in politics in Australia. At the last Federal Election it was Labor and Medicare, now it’s the Coalition with border protection.

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Building our smart city Mayor speaks of “transformative change” under Western Sydney City Deal

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echnology players big and small gathered in Penrith recently to discuss the digital future of western Sydney and ensure the benefits of new technology are maximised for local communities.

Hosted by Infrastructure NSW, the industry briefing drew together 250 members of the technology sector to learn about opportunities to co- develop digital infrastructure and services under the Western Sydney City Deal.

Speaking at the event, Penrith Mayor Ross Fowler said investment in the region’s technology has the capacity to provide better lifestyle opportunities for residents and generate social, economic and environmental benefits for the

communities of western Sydney, including the Penrith region.

“This could involve the use of new data networks, digital sensors and other new systems to help us better deliver services and improve quality of life for our community,” Cr Fowler said.

“Penrith is set to become one of Australia’s most connected cities – physically, through the delivery of vital infrastructure such as the North South Rail Link and Western Sydney Airport, and digitally, through the implementation of leadingedge infrastructure and technologies.

“Our City is the perfect location for technology and industry leaders to meet and discuss the transformative changes that will shape our digital future.

“We sit at the heart of once in a generation Government investment in the region, and to realise the full potential of this for our community, collaboration through the Western Sydney City Deal is key.”

Under the Western Sydney City Deal, three levels of government are working together to deliver the most important projects for western Sydney.

“Together with the Australian and NSW Governments, we’re confident we will build a world leading Smart City and deliver the outcomes our community deserves,” Cr Fowler said.

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s development in Penrith continues to soar, so does the need for electricity. But a proposed plan for a 5000sqm substation has left some residents uneasy.

If developments continue to go ahead, Penrith will have insufficient capacity in the network over the long-term to meet the demand for electricity.

Endeavour Energy has now begun seeking options as to how we can ensure there is enough power to support the growing region.

Conducting tests all over the area, the land on the corner of Jamison and Racecourse Roads is looking to be a feasible spot. But retired engineer and South Penrith resident, Adrian Shafer, said it’s too close for comfort.

“When I found out it was a substation I said you’ve got to be kidding me, there will be so many complications to have such a thing in that spot,” he said.

“I’ve been doing my research, the magnetic electric field is far too close to homes, it’ll cause all sorts of complications, cancer, contamination of both ground water and air.”

Mr Shafer said residents living near the land had no idea that it was even being tested.

“People use that land because of the beautiful big trees, there’s not many left around here and now they want to knock down more,” he said.

“I’m not saying we don’t need it, of course we do, with all of the development in Penrith but there’s so many places it can be placed that won’t harm anybody.”

A spokesperson from Endeavour Energy said they plan to defer building the substation for as long as possible, whilst still maintaining the security and reliability of supply electricity to the Penrith area.

“Endeavour Energy will be seeking expressions of interest in 2020 from major customers, developers and other third parties interested in demand management initiatives such as: load shifting by major customers; installing new embedded generation and energy storage; or significant energy conservation measures,” the spokesperson said.

“We are looking to purchase land on the corner of Jamison and Racecourse Road in case a new zone substation is the only viable option to meet the future electricity needs.”

New zone substations typically require lead times of up to five years to complete once a suitable site has been secured.

Community and stakeholder feedback will be invited as the plan rolls on.

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Liberal Candidate for Lindsay Melissa McIntosh says Labor is “playing politics” with border protection and national security after the passing of the medical evacuation Bill last week.

The new legislation sets out the conditions by which sick people on Nauru and Manus Island can be transferred to Australia for medical treatment.

The topic has been hotly debated this past week with the Coalition declaring the Bill has the potential to compromise Australia’s borders.

“Against strong advice from Australia’s security agencies Labor have opted to play politics with this critical issue,” Ms McIntosh said.

“Only a Morrison Liberal Government can be trusted to keep the boats stopped, our borders secure and all Australians safe.”

An additional eastbound lane on the M4 Motorway is now open for drivers between Roper Road at Colyton and Wallgrove Road at Eastern Creek.

“Work is now complete on an additional eastbound lane between Roper Road and Wallgrove Road providing more capacity for drivers travelling towards Parramatta, Homebush and Concord,” said Penrith MP and Minister for Western Sydney, Stuart Ayres.

A new westbound lane was also opened to traffic in December last year, with the new lanes built to tackle congestion along one of the busiest sections of the M4 Motorway.

With work now complete on this section of the motorway, the speed limit has been raised to 100km/h between Roper Road and Wallgrove Road.

Around 150,000 people use the M4 Motorway each day.

AUSSIE JOURNALISTS Why don’t you link the Murray Darling crisis to our record population growth?

From a population of 10 million in 1960, we have grown to over 25 million today.

This growth has required a never ending increase in pumping irrigation water from our once sustainable river systems.

Our current population growth rate will take us to 100 million by the end of this century when many Aussies here today will still be alive.

This will result in an economy which is four times larger than our existing one – even more river draining and poisoning.

WON’T THIS REQUIRE • Four times the food production?

• Four times more water from our already dry rivers?

• Four times more commodity exports such as cotton?

Journalists, surely it’s obvious that the prime driver of the Murray Darling crisis is our already high and unsustainable population growth in this arid land.

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Woman who short-changed shop hit with $300 fine

A woman who walked out of a convenience store without paying for all of her food because their card facilities were down has been stung with a $300 fine.

Magistrate Peter Thompson was critical, calling the crime “brazen” and noting the woman swore at the innocent shop attendant.

“Whilst I understand you intended to pay, your conduct after that was quite brazen,” he told Cilera Kamara when she faced him last Thursday.

Penrith Local Court heard Kamara went to 7-Eleven and picked out food and drink to consume on a train trip to Melbourne.

But when she was told the Eftpos machine was not working, she handed over $20 and left without paying the balance.

Her lawyer told the court there was “no planning whatsoever” and she was in a rush to get to the train.

Magistrate Thompson noted she was on two good behaviour bonds for similar matters at the time of the offence.

He revoked the bonds and issued fresh good behaviour bonds for 12 months with a condition that she accept Community Corrections’ supervision.

Man caught with stolen car to learn his fate later this year

Steven Thomas Butler will learn his fate later this year after he was caught with a stolen car.

Butler appeared before Penrith Local Court charged with ‘having goods in custody reasonably suspected of being stolen’.

Magistrate Peter Thompson agreed to adjourn his sentence to marry up with other similar matters he was facing at Blacktown Local Court.

He warned Butler there could be grave consequences. He will be sentenced on May 20.

“This is a serious matter and it was aggravated because you were on bail at the time,” he said.

Disqualified driver busted behind the wheel again

A disqualified motorist has been refused bail after he was busted behind the wheel illegally for the ninth time.

Duane Thompson was convicted in his absence on January 31 of driving while disqualified after failing to appear at court to face his latest charge.

He was subsequently arrested and appeared at Penrith Local Court last Thursday where he was denied release.

The court heard Thompson had hired a truck to remove his belongings after he was evicted from his rental accommodation and he was pulled over on his way back to return the truck.

“He seems to have a propensity to hop in his car to escape his problems,” his lawyer said.

The court heard Thompson thought he had successfully emailed a doctor’s certificate through to the court for the missed court date.

But Magistrate Peter Thompson noted he had eight prior driving while disqualified convictions to his name and had failed to show up to court “on almost all of them at some time”.

“I’m not satisfied that there are any conditions that I could put in place that would minimise the chance of him committing offences of a similar nature,” he said.

The court heard Thompson, who is not challenging the conviction, was subject to an Intensive Correction Order at the time of the offence.

His matter was adjourned to yesterday for sentence.

Magistrate’s strong words to tradie who stole tools

A bricklayer involved in the theft of a number of tools has been slugged with a $700 fine and ordered to have his fingerprints taken.

Christopher Czaj fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘larceny’.

The court heard Czaj and another man took off with $500 worth of equipment, including a wheelbarrow, sledgehammer and plumber’s level, on November 22 last year.

Czaj was contrite when he faced Magistrate Peter Thompson, saying it was a “very silly, very wrong thing to do”.

Magistrate Thompson raised the possibility of further repercussions.

“If you get a reputation for stealing other people’s tools from job sites… they’re not going to want you on their building sites,” he said.

Czaj was also ordered to enter a good behaviour bond for 12 months.

Traffic Offender’s Program helps man understand actions

A man has been stripped of his licence for 18 months for dangerous driving.

Penrith Local Court heard Martin Panagioty Lewis-Maroulis, 29, was travelling for about two kilometres behind a slowgoing Audi when he became “frustrated” and drove unsafely to get ahead.

Magistrate Peter Thompson told the tradesman it was a notorious section of road which had seen many fatalities.

“You’re the sort of person who causes those fatal collisions,” he scolded.

Reflecting on his time at the Traffic Offender’s Program, Lewis-Maroulis said it was the words from an amputee speaker, the victim of a car accident, that stood out.

He said he was a lot more aware of how easily accidents and fatalities occur.

“It could happen to me or I could inflict it on somebody else,” he said, adding he would have trouble living with himself if he was the one to cause the crash.

He was convicted, fined $1,200 and ordered to enter into a 12-month good behaviour bond.

Benefit of the doubt for woman nabbed illegally driving A suspended driver who failed to complete her knowledge test before return-

ing to the road has been let off with a warning.

The woman appeared before Penrith Local Court last Thursday charged with ‘driving while cancelled’.

The court heard she had served her suspension period but failed to sit the driver knowledge test that was required before her licence could be re-issued.

“It’s not particularly criminal what she’s done,” her lawyer submitted, noting she had not only adhered to her suspension period but “overserved” it.

Despite conceding “it could not be said” that she had made an “honest and reasonable mistake”, Magistrate Peter Thompson pardoned her, noting she had since done the right thing and had reobtained her licence.

But he warned her not to overstep the mark, saying even a speeding ticket would tip her over the edge and cause her to lose her licence.

“You need to be of good behaviour, but more importantly, you have those demerit points hanging over your head,” he cautioned.

She was handed a six-month good behaviour bond without conviction.

Disqualified driver to serve sentence in the community

Hailee Elizabeth Moffatt has been told there is no alternative to full-time jail if she is caught in the driver’s seat again.

The disqualified driver fronted Penrith Local Court last Thursday having been arrested for failing to show up to court.

Her lawyer explained his client had had a number of days off to attend previous court appearances and thought she was jeopardising her employment by taking another.

Magistrate Peter Thompson handed the offender a nine-month Intensive Corrections Order, a jail sentence served in the community, and ordered her to undertake community service work.

He made it abundantly clear she was skating on thin ice.

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Cranebrook: Man arrested over historic sex abuse claims

A Cranebrook man has been charged following an investigation into historical sexual abuse of two boys while in his care in the Sydney Metropolitan area.

In July 2016, detectives from the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad commenced an investigation following reports a 15-year-old boy had been sexually abused by a male carer earlier that year.

As part of their inquiries, detectives also spoke with a boy who had reported he was sexually abused by a mentor while in care between 2006 and 2008, when he was aged 11.

Following extensive investigations, detectives arrested an 83-year-old man at a home at Cranebrook on Friday, February 15.

He was taken to Penrith Police Station and charged with ‘procure child under 14-years-old for pornographic purposes’, ‘aggravated indecent assault-victim under the age of 16-years-old’ and ‘sexual intercourse with person under care-aged 16-17-years-old’.

The man was refused bail and appeared at Penrith Local Court, where he was formally refused bail to re-appear at the same court on Friday, March 1.

Werrington: Man tries to steal bus from transport depot

Investigations are continuing following an attempted break, enter and steal at a bus interchange on Water Street near the Great Western Highway.

On Sunday, February 17 at 1.30am police allege a man in his mid 20’s attempted to steal a bus.

The man broke into a total of 26 buses but attempted to move one of them by taking the handbrake off.

Police were notified and CCTV footage was seized. An investigation into the incident has been launched.

The person of interest has been described as a Caucasian male with a skinny build and long hair parted in the middle.

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He was not wearing gloves during his offence.

St Marys: Man in bicycle crash found with drugs

A man has been charged with drug possession after he was caught acting suspiciously on Tuesday, February 12.

At 2.50pm police were driving along Phillip Street when they noticed a man who was riding his push bike, crash.

The police pulled over to approach the man as he was not wearing a helmet.

Due to his suspicious behaviour, police searched the man and discovered an amount of prohibited drugs believed to be methamphetamine.

He was charged with ‘possess prohibited drug’ and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Tuesday, March 26.

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Penrith: Fake $50 notes found at local restaurant

A number of counterfeit $50 notes have been reported to police within the last week.

On Saturday, February 16 counterfeit currencies were found at a restaurant on The Crescent in Penrith with the serial numbers CF14783358 and AE11120428.

Police remind staff members to be vigilant and urge the public to hand in any counterfeit notes they come across to their closest police station.

Kingswood: Security scare forces Nepean Hospital closure

Nepean Hospital was placed in lockdown and the Emergency Department was closed after a security scare on Wednesday, February 20.

Police descended on the health facility just before Midday, with reports a threat was made to its security.

The Emergency Department was closed for more than an hour, with ambulances diverted to nearby hospitals.

Just before 1pm, the hospital was declared safe and police commenced exiting the scene.

I often have clients seek advice about their property settlement and ask to have a Binding Financial Agreement (‘BFA’) drafted to document an agreement reached.

Often, this is because a ‘BFA’ had been suggested to them by a friend or family member.

If you have reached an agreement with your ex-partner in relation to the division of your assets and you wish for the agreement to be legally formalised, you have two options: A Consent Order or a ‘BFA’. There are some similarities between the two documents, including the following: • They can both deal with a property settlement, spousal maintenance, maintenance for de facto parties, and/or splitting superannuation; and • If a house is being transferred between the parties, you will usually receive a stamp duty exemption.

The main difference between the two documents is how they are drafted and how they are enforced. It is also important to note that, unlike a Consent Order, a ‘BFA’ cannot deal with parenting or children’s matters.

A Consent Order is an Order made by the Family Court which is both binding and enforceable. Neither party needs to be legally represented to apply for Consent Orders however, given that the

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If your ex-partner is not complying with an Order, you will be able to apply to the court to enforce the terms of the Order. Consent Orders can only be set aside by the Court in very limited circumstances.

A ‘BFA’ is generally prepared by a solicitor due to their complex nature. If a ‘BFA’ is not drafted strictly in accordance with legislation, it can be set aside by the court and be unenforceable, which will leave you in a predicament if you have increased your asset pool since separation.

If your ex-partner has breached a provision of the ‘BFA’, you would need to make an application to the court for a declaration that the agreement is valid. If there is ever a dispute about the validity of the agreement, you could be subject to costly (and lengthy) litigation.

It is also a requirement that each party receive independent legal advice prior to entering into a ‘BFA’.

Generally, we advise our clients that Consent Orders are preferable to a BFA for the reasons set out above.

Formalisation of your agreement provides you with a level of certainty moving forward after separation. You can call us on (02) 4704 9991.

Labor unhappy with M4 toll Labor has ramped up its campaign to remind western Sydney motorists that it will re-introduce the M4 Cashback, launching a massive new billboard.

“This is an unfair tax on the people of western Sydney, who shouldn’t be paying for a road that was already paid off,” said Londonderry MP Prue Car.

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Woman questions treatment at Nepean Hospital after death of beloved husband EMILY FESZCZUK

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or Harbhajan Brar, the loss of her husband – a respected local vet – earlier this month has been made more troubling by concerns she has over his care at Nepean Hospital.

Mrs Brar, a Malaysian-born Cambridge Park resident, was married to her husband Dr Milkha Sing Brar for 31 years.

The retired 87- year- old Indian veterinarian recently went into Nepean Hospital’s emergency department complaining of stomach aches and diarrhoea, while also battling pneumonia.

Dr Brar died about a fortnight after being admitted.

Mrs Brar was unhappy with her husband’s treatment in the hospital in the days leading up to his death.

She claims her husband was left waiting in the emergency ward for long periods of time without getting checked.

She said when he requested a bed pan, no one provided one, resulting in him rushing to go to the toilet and slipping over.

Mrs Brar said that her husband had injured his wrist and back, but it was a further 24 hours before it was decided to send him for x-rays to check.

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She said while he was given strong pain killers, they were just making him sleep, so he missed his vital regular medication.

“They asked if he could speak English and I explained he was a very intelligent vet but was so drowsy from all the drugs they gave him,” Mrs Brar said.

Having had to undergo surgery herself during the time her husband was in hospital, Mrs Brar was brought over from Nepean Private Hospital to visit her husband to find his drip and oxygen had been taken away.

“When I questioned it, I was told a senior doctor had made the decision as his case was very serious,’’ Mrs Brar said.

“He was such a good man, who did so much for the community during his life.

He deserved better treatment.”

Dr Brar migrated to Australia in 1970 and spent many years helping Indian migrants.

He worked heavily with the Labor Party and received a Commonwealth Award for Senior Australians in 2011.

Nepean Hospital was contacted for comment in relation to Dr Brar’s care at the facility.

It is understood the hospital is looking to meet with Mrs Brar to discuss her concerns in the near future.

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Friday, February 22, 2019 « the western weekender

Bin problem is just plain rubbish EMILY FESZCZUK

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hen one of Jamie Howard’s rubbish bins was ripped apart and damaged by a garbage truck, he expected ordering a replacement would be simple enough.

Six weeks later, he’s still waiting for a new bin while the old one is held together with sticky tape.

Other Cranebrook and Jordan Springs residents say they’ve experienced a similar problem, with damage to their bins including tears, broken lids and wheels.

When affected residents have called to report the issue, they have been told the wait time for a replacement can be up to 12 weeks. In the meantime, they must continue using their damaged bins.

“Initially, the bin just had a line ripped in it but over time it takes chunks out,” Mr Howard said.

“I have to tape it up every week to put rubbish in but when the truck picks it up, the tape just rips apart again.”

Mr Howard said he contacted the phone number on the Penrith Council website and was advised to leave the bin out after pick-up each week and, if it was not replaced by the end of the day, to take it

back in and repeat the process the following week.

“We have been waiting about six weeks, but I noticed my neighbour across the road has had his out even longer waiting to get fixed,’’ he said.

Currently household waste bins are collected by Suez, who deal with green lid environmental and red lid general waste bins. Visy is the company that collects yellow lid recycling bins.

The process for customer complaints and service will change later this year, a Council spokesperson has confirmed.

“Customer service for waste currently sits with the contractors. This will transition to Council as part of the new waste contract from July 1, 2019, meaning customer service enquiries will then be taken by Council staff,’’ the spokesperson said.

A new web- based system will also be introduced by Council so that residents can report issues with damaged bins that require repairing or replacing online.

These enquiries can then be tracked to ensure service improvements.

According to the Council spokesperson, as a part of the new waste contract, new kerbside bins are currently being rolled out across the LGA.

Local resident Jamie Howard with his cracked bin. Photo: Megan Dunn

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the western weekender » Friday, February 22, 2019

$850k plan to revive pub Major changes ahead for Peachtree Hotel with new focus on families planned ALENA HIGGINS

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Staff at the Peachtree Hotel are excited about the upcoming renovations. Photo: Melinda Jane for parents to be able to watch their kids playing while they dine.”

The group has already made a considerable effort to bring the Peachtree Road venue up to scratch and hope to make it the “go-to casual dinning offer” that the “completely under serviced area” needs, Mr Marlow said.

Plans lodged with Penrith Council on February 14 also propose demolishing the existing stage and canopy roof, constructing new ramps to connect all elevated levels of the beer garden, and building a new amenities block between the playground and the lawn areas with a toilet, bar and kitchen facilities.

Water misters and outdoor heating are also proposed to combat the city’s extreme seasons.

Mr Marlow said construction using local tradespeople would start as soon as Council gave them the green light.

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A coastal feel featuring cabana- style seating and a new shaded children’s playground lead the list of proposed changes, with the owners keen to enhance the relaxed, family-friendly appeal of the pub.

It comes after Marlow Hotel Group snapped up the 10,550sqm hotel and bottle shop in June 2018 for $16.5 million from Chinese developer Boyuan Holdings.

Managing Director Jason Marlow, said there would be a “heavy focus” on casual and affordable dining but also amusement for the kids.

“When we acquired the hotel, we laid low and learnt about the area and in that time we made some decisions about what direction we wanted to take the hotel,” he said.

“I think the big drawcard for the DA is going to be a huge portion of lawn on the northern side of the car park.

“That’s going to be fenced in, and we have made way in the DA to put a huge kids play area in with 360 degree seating

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Friday, February 22, 2019 « the western weekender

Should you risk a dip in the river?

EMILY FESZCZUK

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o swim or not to swim, that is the question.

At least it has been for Penrith residents looking to cool off in the Nepean River for decades.

Now there’s calls for that question to be answered definitively, with a senior lecturer at Western Sydney University calling for more testing and information about water quality in the river.

Locals have enjoyed swimming in the Nepean for years but there’s never been any strong answer about whether it’s a good idea or not.

“Whether they should or shouldn’t, people are swimming in the river, I don’t think you can stop them,” Dr Ian Wright told the Weekender.

Dr Wright believes the State Government should provide information about rivers like the Beachwatch NSW site that is available for harbour and coastal beaches.

The site displays pollution levels, temperatures and safety warnings.

“I just can’t believe this isn’t available in western Sydney when we need it more in this incredible heat, it is far hotter here than the coast,’’ Dr Wright said.

Dr Wright is an avid swimmer, even swimming in the river himself, but says pollution coming from farming upstream, building sites or sewerage effluent that is disposed of in the river could impact on the water quality.

As a scientist he cannot say whether you should or shouldn’t swim in the river, but the advice Dr Wright offers is to be careful if you do take the leap.

“For very young, very old or sick people recovering I wouldn’t be swimming,” he said.

“If I was a parent with kids, I would discuss it and be careful.”

Dr Wright takes his university students to the river to look for bacteria in the water that could indicate dangerous water quality for people.

While he said that most of the time the waterways are great there is cause for concern on occasion.

“We do time to time find elevated levels that suggest the likely presence of pathogens,” he said.

“This means it could be potentially hazardous to go swimming.”

Dr Wright is encouraging more testing of the water quality in the river, and for any results of such testing to be made publicly available.

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Last week an advertisement opposing the raising of the Warragamba Dam was published in this paper. It suggested that because of the Dam additional development would take place in the flood plain.

This is false. The dam wall raising will not allow one additional house to be developed above what is already approved. The Dam wall needs to be raised to protect people from flood risk that exists today.

In fact, if a flood similar to the Brisbane flood of 2011 happened in our community today, 64,000 people would need to be evacuated, thousands of homes would be inundated and the damage bill would run into the billions. Our community deserves better protection against this risk. Raising the wall is about protecting our communities as they are today – not making them unnecessarily bigger and exposed to more risk. Raising the Dam wall is about protecting lives and property. It is not about development and to suggest otherwise is not only a straight out lie it’s frankly irresponsible.

STUART AYRES, STATE MEMBER FOR PENRITH

things don’t happen all over Sydney every day. Last week a guy ran into my car whilst I was shopping. I wasn’t in the car. He could have driven away. He left me a note of apology with his contact details and my car is currently in for repairs. Decent guy. Tonight, whilst we were watching the footy came a knock on our door from a lady we didn’t know.

Chris’ mum had left her handbag, purse and all, hanging on a trolley in the Plaza and driven away. This lady came across it and brought it to our home. Wonderful lady. This is the Penrith I know and why I have loved living here the past 30 years.

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I was on a Busways bus yesterday afternoon in the 40 degree heat (Bus drivers feel the heat, Weekender February 15). The bus had no air con and couldn’t open the windows. When asking the driver about it he said he had told the base about it. My partner called Busways when I got home, in a pile of sweat, to be told they didn’t know about it and would look into it. It’s not on at all.

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It’s been a bad couple of weeks in Penrith. A brawl, a stabbing and there have been the inevitable posts on Facebook. All the ‘typical Penrith’ type comments from those who believe these

Editor’s note: A letter published last week under the name Louise Brislane was incorrectly attributed. The correct author was Leo Quinn.

The Western Weekender reserves the right to edit letters for the sake of accuracy and space.

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Friday, February 22, 2019 « the western weekender

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ocal Bunnings stores have played their part in supporting victims of the recent Queensland floods.

The nationwide fundraiser saw team members behind the BBQ last Friday with all profits from their sausage sizzles going to relief efforts in partnership with GIVIT, a national online giving platform that supports charities, schools and community groups to meet the immediate needs of the most vulnerable.

Bunnings Chief Operating Officer Debbie Poole spoke of being pleased to partner with GIVIT for the event.

“Partnering with GIVIT means that all funds raised from the sausage sizzles can be directed where they are needed most,” Ms Poole said.

Penrith certainly got behind the cause with a steady stream of customers during the day purchasing sausage sandwiches and donating to the cause.

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enrith RSL is calling for young community leaders who are up for a challenge.

Applications are now open for the Kokoda Youth Leadership Challenge, which takes young people across the 155km Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea during a 10-day trek.

Penrith RSL CEO Neel Chand said the participants will have to hike extreme terrain in humid weather while battling physical and mental exhaustion.

They will walk through real battle grounds, hearing stories of soldiers

and experience first hand the power of camaraderie.

“As challenging as the experience is, it is a transformational and rewarding experience. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” he said.

The program aims to bring awareness of the Diggers’ sacrifice to keep their tradition alive along with aiding personal development for those involved.

The trek takes place in September and October with each person receiving over $6000 to cover flights, accommodation and food.

Applications close in April. For more information, visit www.penrithrsl.com. au/community.

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Friday, February 22, 2019 « the western weekender

Desperate need for ‘liquid gold’ EMILY FESZCZUK

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ithout blood donations Laura Howard’s little boy, Seth, wouldn’t be alive today.

Now, she is joining the Red Cross Blood Service to encourage people in Penrith to donate the precious resource.

When Seth was born in April 2016, he had medical complications and a clotting issue that spread to his kidneys and the arteries in his legs.

He spent a month in the neonatal intensive care unit having multiple surgeries each week to try to stabilise him.

During this time in hospital, he received a whopping 54 individual donations of blood products.

“He was on anti- clotting medication so during his surgeries he lost a lot of blood,” Ms Howard said.

“He required whole bloods, then he was on 24- hour plasma infusions for a while.

All up it was 54 donations.”

Now that Seth is nearly three-years- old and doing well, Ms Howard is a part of the Blood Service’s Red25 program.

The program unites people in the community, workplaces and schools to save lives through donation.

With plasma set to be Australia’s most needed type of blood donation within the next year, Blood Service spokesperson Ronny Maroun is trying to educate people on the importance of it.

“It’s considered the ‘liquid gold’ of blood products not only because of its golden colour but also for its growing list of medical applications, 18 uses to date,” he said.

Penrith groups were responsible for 2,740 donations of plasma in 2018 and they now have the goal of recruiting 800 new plasma donors in 2019.

“We’re looking for new donors to give plasma and we’re also asking existing plasma donors to give an extra donation this year,” Mr Maroun said.

Ms Howard is dedicated to the drive as she knows how important it was for her son’s survival, and encourages all those who can to get involved.

“It takes an hour of your time and one donation can save three lives,” she said.

“Without the people who donated all the blood product that Seth needed for weeks on end he wouldn’t be here today.”

Those who donate even score a free milkshake, sandwich or snack after their donation.

To donate at Penrith Blood Donor Centre, call 13 14 95 or visit donateblood.com.au.

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We live in a City that loves its sport and our City has proved to be a great nursery for the development of sporting talent of the highest calibre over many years. This is in part due to the great facilities we have here in our City.

Continuing to improve and enhance these facilities is an ongoing focus for Council. So I was thrilled that during the last week we have received funding for two of our key sporting venues across the city – the Kingsway St Marys and Mark Leece Oval, St Clair.

For years we have campaigned for extra lighting at the Kingsway, one of the largest touch football and OzTag facilities in Greater Sydney and as a result the Federal Minister has announced $500,000 of funding for this project through the Community Sport Infrastructure Grant Scheme.

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to this project to see its completion.

A further $44,000 through our Park Assets Renewal Program will be used to fund field surface improvements. This facility attracts around 7,500 visitors a week and we need this improved lighting to allow the many sports who use this site to grow.

A new amenities building will also be constructed to service all users of the Mark Leece Sporting Complex, thanks to further grant funding of $1,285,000 through the State Government’s Greater Sydney Sports Facility Fund, Council will contribute an additional $455,000 to this project.

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ome of Penrith’s most remarkable women are being recognised as part of Western Sydney University’s (WSU) Women of the West Awards.

The awards aim to formally acknowledge the outstanding contributions women make to the development of Greater Western Sydney.

Several Penrith-based women have been nominated. Among those selected was Founder of The Westies, Katrina James, for her tremendous dedication to eradicating the negative stigmas of western Sydney.

“We profile people and write positive stories about the great people here. It’s so important to shine light on these individuals because we are just people and having these negative perceptions about us purely based on where they were born is ridiculous,” Ms James said.

Nominations are submitted by members of the community for three categories including community, business and young women awards.

“I love that doing something so small can change someone’s life, someone just giving a damn; You don’t do the work for accolades but it’s nice to be recognised,”

Community Award nominee and youth social worker, Amanda Barnes said.

Current university student Sally- Ann Eather was also nominated for her outstanding efforts in co- designing a program that helps reduce university waste and for volunteering with a range of community organisations.

“I feel honoured and blessed to be standing beside so many incredible women.

It’s a great platform to garner attention to amazing everyday women who are doing great things,” Ms Eather said.

Each woman will go in front of a judging panel made up of community, business and university representatives.

“Western Sydney University is proud to celebrate the achievements of the Women of the West at an annual International Women’s Day ceremony, which emphasises how the passion and leadership displayed by these women contributes to a better society for us all,” Deputy ViceChancellor and Vice- President of WSU, Denise Kirkpatrick said.

16 women across western Sydney have been nominated for the awards. Other Penrith- based nominees include Mama Lana’s volunteer Amy Basman and WSU student Farzana Khan.

The Awards will be held on March 8.

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Friday, February 22, 2019 « the western weekender

Car club roars with pride Motoring enthusiasts show their community passion with donation to hospital EMILY FESZCZUK

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hey are more than just car lovers.

In fact, the Lions Pride Holden Car Club has been undertaking charity work for the last 19 years, lending a helping hand to locals in need.

The club of like-minded car enthusiasts hold an annual charity car show to raise funds, with proceeds going to local groups that need help.

This year’s recipient charity is the Nepean Hospital Mental Health Unit.

“We had a couple of members who worked in the hospital industry so we pushed for that focus, then we contacted the group and they were happy for us to jump on board to assist them,” Club Secretary, Harry Elvin said.

The club also fundraises with raffles at their monthly meetings at The Henry Sports Club in Werrington County and through a few Bunnings BBQs each year.

The club asks the selected charity for a wish list of things they can physically use and buys something in line with those desires.

“This year they asked for a BBQ, so they looked and then I picked one out and bought it,” Mr Elvin said.

The BBQ will be a great addition and

Lions Pride Holden Car Club Secretary Harry Elvin with the BBQ, which will be donated to Nepean Hospital’s Mental Health Unit benefit many people who are currently staying at Nepean Hospital.

“They will use it in the hospital itself, they have a live- in facility for their patients with a few recreational areas where patients can entertain each other and their family members,” Mr Elvin said.

“The BBQ will be a big part of that moving forward.”

The car club has donated a range of unique items like fish tanks for charities and supplying food to feed homeless people at Christ Mission Possible in Kingswood.

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he 115th Luddenham Show will take place on March 2 and 3 at the Luddenham Showground.

The Luddenham Show, known as ‘The Country Show’, is traditionally the first show in the lead- up to the Sydney Royal Easter Show as many months of hard work culminate for some of the best in livestock and stage acts in Australia.

Many of the animals that will be striving for a Blue Ribbon at the world famous Royal will be blowing off the cobwebs at the historic Luddenham Showground.

The Luddenham A.H & I Society are proud to keep the traditions of the district’s biggest annual event alive and well. Both days are filled with entertainment and activities for the young and the not so young alike.

Of course there are the traditional show favourites such as two full days of horse classes and cattle going under the judge’s eye on the Saturday, whilst the woodchips fly on the Sunday with not just some of Australia’s best but international axemen trying to cut their logs in the quickest time possible.

Of course you don’t need to be a world class woodchopper or breeder of top

quality livestock to get involved with your local show, there is a wide variety of pavilion categories that are sure to enable everyone to take part.

This year the show is supporting one of the neediest groups of people of our times, our farmers.

Donations will be forward to the Rotary Club of Rylstone- Kandos for distribution to businesses and farmers most desperately in need due to the drought.

This year organisers are pleased to welcome IWA Pro Wrestling to the Luddenham Show. IWA International Wrestling Australia is the best interactive live athletic experience in Australia and is guaranteed to blow you away.

Now don’t go thinking this is the toughest event to be seen at Luddenham, that title must surely go to the Open Bull Ride.

Recognised as the most dangerous sport in the world, cowboys will put their wits against 800kg of raging steak that only a mother could love for eight seconds to try and take home a pocket full of cash and glory.

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Penrith City Council wishes the Luddenham Show Society all the best for another successful annual show in 2019.

Airport’s support for show takes off the Luddenham Showground fence, to make sure it looked picture perfect for the big day.

“Our team of volunteers have made sure the Luddenham Showground fence is looking its best in preparation for this fantastic community event and we’re all looking forward to bringing our family and friends along to enjoy the show,’’ Mr Millett said.

Some of the team will also be at the show next weekend, sharing information about the airport and answering any questions locals may have.

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The new airport is set to be completed in Badgerys Creek by the end of 2026 and is trying to give back to the community around it. It is a major sponsor of the Luddenham Show this year.

Western Sydney Airport CEO Graham Millett shared his excitement on the partnership.

“Western Sydney Airport is a proud sponsor of the 115th Luddenham Show and we’re very pleased to be supporting our closest neighbours to prepare for their biggest annual event,” he said.

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1. Reconnect with the reasons why you chose to be in business. What inspired you? If you have surpassed those goals, give yourself a chance to dream once more. Ask yourself, “What would I do if there were no obstacles?” Engage your emotions – in the end it is feelings that drive people.

2. Learn how to prioritise tasks and the power of focus. Consider each task in accordance with its importance and urgency and then set out a plan to focus on one at a time.

3. Look after yourself; make time so that you eat, sleep and exercise well. You literally become a new person when you do.

4. Be forgiving. Holding a grudge wastes your most precious resources – time and energy. Be wary of the culprits and circumstances in the future, but forgive and move on. The same applies to you. Don’t hold yourself in the grip of a mistake that happened last month, last year or last decade.

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evin Bloody Wilson does not bow to political correctness. Full stop.

His new comedy tour continues his larrikin take on life that has been entertaining audiences for years. The title of his show, ‘F.U.P.C – World Tour’ shows how tonguein-cheek the funnyman can be.

“You could say it stands for ‘For Under Privileged Children’… but if anyone actually interprets it like that I strongly advise they don’t come to the show as they may be a little disappointed,” Kevin told the Weekender.

The concert features Kevin’s trademark songs that are made of original Australian humour.

Combining music and comedy makes for a job that Kevin truly loves, but travelling with his wife Betty – who is also his tour manager – and having his daughter Jenny Talia as his support act makes for an all-round special experience.

“It is a family affair but I’m happy for that, if I wake up next to Betty I’m home, it doesn’t matter where I am,” he said.

Kevin’s love for music started early when he was in a little pub band at 14-years-old with his brother.

He recorded his first song in 1984 as a fun thing to do for his friends, and his career boomed from there.

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“I’ve never ever considered what I do as work because it started out as a hobby and I’ve treated it as a hobby. Quite a lucrative hobby as it turns out,” Kevin said.

35 years later his hobby of telling it as it is has seen him travel to perform in places all over the world, from Penrith Panthers all the way to the London Palladium.

Kevin believes the secret to his success is to keep it simple.

“Nothing has changed in that formula over the years that I’ve got to do it, some 20 albums later I’m still doing the same thing,” he said.

“I’m writing songs about my mates for my mates. I’ve just come to realise over the last few years I have quite a few more mates.”

While he has made a name for himself around the world for pushing the boundaries and has no plans to settle down to be a quiet, old man, Kevin said he doesn’t intentionally try to cause a raucous at his shows.

“I don’t go out there to stir people but I go out there to give them a good time because I’m going to have a good time however, if the subject matter offends some people then I just advise them to stay home,” he said.

Kevin Bloody Wilson will be at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Wednesday, March 6 at 8pm. Tickets are $62.05. To book or for more information, call 1300 PANTHERS or visit penrithpanthers. com.au.

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Takeaway’ to premiere on 10 this Sunday, it’s been announced that Shane Warne will step up to the crease as the first Celebrity Guest Announcer. All the fun begins this Sunday, February 24 at 7.30pm.

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‘Surviving R. Kelly’ is coming to Crime + Investigation tonight, February 22 at 9.30pm. The six-part series details sexual abuse allegations against R. Kelly, all of which the US singer has denied.

Liars: The Perfectionists’ will premiere on Thursday, March 21 at 8.30pm. The series is set around a murder in the college town of Beacon Heights, where everything is not as perfect as it seems. The 10-part sequel is based on the novel The Perfectionists with characters from Pretty Little Liars, by Sara Shepard.

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His new show ‘Now We’re Swingin’’ showcases the greatest songs from the era of swing.

Accompanying Tom on stage will be a swingin’ big band including some of Sydney’s best jazz musicians.

With a lengthy career in acting, hosting television shows and producing theatre, Tom now turns his sights to singing, and he’s set to light up the stage at The Joan in Penrith.

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favourite singer, and the jazz dream, Nat King Cole, Tom brings back plenty of memories.

The show has it all as it also features high energy songs from Sammy Davis Jnr, the cool Dean Martin and Bobby Darin.

Tom’s show is part of The Joan’s Morning Melodies series, which has been entertaining the local community for 29 years.

It’s a perfect midday treat to take a musical trip back in time.

‘Now We’re Swingin’’ will be on at The Joan in Penrith this Wednesday, February 27 at 11am. Tickets are $20. To book or for more information, call 4723 7600 or visit www.thejoan.com.au.

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Cool River – Penrith RSL Free entry, 2pm 4728 5200 Steppin’ Out Duo – Blacktown Workers Sports Club Free entry, 2pm 8822 2444 Conversation with Charles Wilson – Penrith Regional Gallery Free entry, 2pm 4735 1100 Sharon Shannon Band Riverside Theatre, 8839 3399 Sunday, March 3, 6pm, $28

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Nepean Retired Men’s Club Third Wednesday of each month • 0401 507 260 Seniors & Pensioners Club Tuesdays at 10am 86 Station Street, Penrith Prostate Cancer Support Monthly meetings at St Stephen’s • 1300 133 878 Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of each month • The Hub at 10am

Family fun at the Luddenham Show The 115th Annual Luddenham Show is the original country show full of family fun. There will be animals, entertainment, art and craft. It wouldn’t be a show without fun rides for the kids, quality food and showbags along with local produce for sale. It’s on at Luddenham Showground on March 2 and 3 from 9am to 5pm. Tickets are from $10.

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Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7.00pm St Marys RSL • 0408 218 965 Glenmore Park Probus Club Third Wednesday of the month • 9673 2580 Penrith Men’s Shed New members welcome Wednesdays • 0439 646 942 Penrith Rotary Club New members welcome Mondays • 0407 077 143

Get up close and personal with reptiles

Enjoy a laugh at Penrith RSL

The Penrith Reptile Expo & Family Fun Day will be at Penrith Panthers Marquee on Sunday, March 3. Open from 9am to 4pm.

‘Dirty Dusting’ will have seniors in stitches. From Friday, February 22 to Sunday, March 3 at Penrith RSL. Tickets from $20. Call 8250 0888.

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At the movies...

Failing to impress WHAT MEN WANT  1 hour, 56 mins EMILY FESZCZUK

It’s the remake that didn’t really need to happen.

‘What Men Want’ is a modern day take on the 2000 rom- com ‘What Women Want’ starring Mel Gibson.

The new version follows Ali Davis, played by Taraji P. Henson (pictured), a ball buster sports agent who is trying to compete in a boys’ club for a promotion.

After a strange encounter, she gains the power to hear the thoughts of all the men around her. Trying to be the best in her profession and sign the newest basketball superstar, she loses sight of her friends and a potential new love interest.

The film does have an essential message that winning isn’t always everything and no matter what someone is thinking, it is what they feel in their heart that is important.

However, it is a predictable ride, as you would expect given it follows a been there, done that method.

The cast is a great line-up including Aldis Hodge, Josh Brener and comedian Tracy Morgan.

While they are all talented in their own respects, they tend to over-act.

It makes the comedy quite cringey and takes away from the storyline that could have been a strong take on bias against women.

The movie will make you laugh but it’s more a flop than a blockbuster.

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1. Who currently hosts the Drive program on 2GB in Sydney?

2. What is the name of the rugby league program that airs on 2GB through the NRL season?

3. For which station is veteran journalist and presenter Tim Webster now working?

4. Which radio station is John Laws currently working for?

5. 2UE became Talking Lifestyle, and is now called what?

6. Who hosts the Drive program on ABC 702?

7. On which station would you hear Steve Price broadcasting?

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 Situated in sleepy Mulgoa is the beautifully renovated heritage listed

building Settlers. The building dates back to 1890 and holds all its historic charm. After being renovated it has a new lease on life with new ideas, which has created a new chapter and a lovely dining experience for all.

The café is the perfect place to catch up with family and friends for a quality coffee to unwind. You can also enjoy a fresh breakfast or lunch. The seasonal menu features rustic home cooked meals using only the freshest local produce. It has something for everyone from real hearty food, meals to share and a lunch menu for the kids.

The grounds, full of green country views, provide a playground for the little ones. The fully fenced yard that is nearly an acre in size lets kids safely run and explore. Meanwhile, the adults can sit back and soak up some sun and live music with a beer or wine in hand from the bar menu that has been locally sourced where possible.

Settlers Mulgoa is not only a café but a venue that can cater for all your function and event needs.

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, the space can transform into the vintage vision that you desire. With the help of owner Sophie Mason and her talented styling team to provide inspiration, your birthday celebrations, engagement and wedding functions or corporate events can be executed perfectly. Props, long shared recycled handmade communal tables and lighting can all be used to create the warm vibe you are looking for to share an experience with your guests. They can also cater from their quality kitchen team with grazing boards that invite your guests to move around and mingle while eating.

The team at Settlers Mulgoa is passionate about what they do and the people that choose to visit them.

For more information, visit www.settlersmulgoa.com or call 4773 8277.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

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This week’s spontaneous stars increase your restless side and your independent streak. Travel and communication are particularly favoured, as you connect with friends from close to home and far away. Smart Rams will resist the urge to be bossy and fiery on Friday. You’re in the mood to take a professional risk or go on a grand adventure but avoid saying the first thing that pops into your head.

Sometimes silence is golden.

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APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

Dynamic Mars charges up your motivation and boosts your Bullish bravado but you could also feel rushed or unsettled this week. Cool down and calm down!

Plus aim to do plenty of physical activity, so you can channel your restless energy in pleasant and productive ways. But being overly proprietorial about a person or possession will only lead to a fraction too much friction on Friday.

LEO

Have you been feeling like a listless Leo? This week – with action-planet Mars activating the Sun – you’ll feel your mojo, motivation and Lion’s roar returning! So find a challenging project that you can direct your energy into. Despite differences of opinion, Venus encourages you to be much more diplomatic with a work colleague or a family member. A sunny smile and an encouraging comment will get you a lot further than feisty fireworks!

Geminis are clever communicators but are you confident enough for big time success? With the planets activating your career and aspirations zones, a wonderful opportunity is waiting in the wings but you must grab it when it appears or it will pass you by. So stop over-thinking and instead, start doing! Plus take a good long look at your hopes and wishes for the future. Do they need a radical shake-up?

Make sure your dreams are creative.

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JUNE 22 TO JULY 22

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Relationships – at home or work – look rather unsettled this week as Uranus upsets the apple cart and throws some messy surprises into the mix. Someone could say or do something that rattles your sense of security. Or a colleague, client or customer could throw you a curved ball. Whatever happens, avoid the temptation to brood and fall into a slump.

Try and have a good week.

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

Are you ready for a wild ride? This week you’re prone to fiery pronouncements and extravagant exuberance as you overpromise, overspend or overextend.

Enthusiasm is high but don’t jump to hasty conclusions and pass on incorrect information. Get the facts straight, otherwise embarrassing mix-ups are likely. So do your best to divert excess energy into a challenging project that is ambitious and adventurous but also realistic.

VIRGO

AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Attached Virgos – take the time to talk through problems with your sweetheart.

Singles – look beyond the exterior package that a potential partner presents.

Killer curves or bulging biceps may seem enticing but – if the two of you can’t communicate well – then it’s just not going to last. And don’t be too set in the way you think the weekend should develop.

GEMINI

MAY 22 TO JUNE 21

SAGITTARIUS

JULY 23 TO AUGUST 23

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

The planetary patterns encourage you to adjust your home/work ratio so it’s much more balanced and family-friendly. But loved ones won’t behave in predictable ways this week, so don’t even try to anticipate what they will do next. And avoid butting in, being a bossy Goat, and offering advice. Friends, colleagues and relatives need to make their own mistakes and follow their own dreams.

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

When it comes to relationships, Librans can become rather lazy. This week Uranus shakes up your cosy comfort zone. If you’re attached, it’s time to inject some spontaneity into a somewhat stale relationship. Unhappily single? Don’t play it too safe. Look for someone surprising who is not your usual type. So your mantra is from Elizabeth Taylor: “There are so many doors to be opened, and I’m not afraid to look behind them”.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

This week you’ll feel rather reckless and your controversial comments and unpredictable antics could upset some sensitive people, in person or online. But that’s life when you’re a free-wheeling Aquarius! So your motto for the week is from Cat in the Hat writer Dr Seuss: “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”

For extra creative inspiration, look to avant-garde Aquarian role-models like Mozart, James Dean and Bob Marley.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER22

It’s a wonderful week to entertain at home with a special meal, as the planets stimulate your family and friendship zones, Convivial conversation is a bonus.

Being of service to others (with kindness, compassion and style) also brings much joy and satisfaction. Plus take the time to savour and enjoy the simple things in your everyday life … like a kiss from a child or a walk in the park.

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Mercury encourages you to build bridges with a child or teenager, initiate a fabulous new friendship, start a romance or take up a hobby you’ve always been interested in. But has an old relationship finally run out of steam? Or is a fair-weather friend questioning your behaviour and holding you back? Uranus urges you to review your partnerships and surround yourself with positivity.

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How divorce impacts your self-managed superannuation Splitting up with your partner is an emotive time, and it can cause financial complications...

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

Self- managed superannuation funds (SMSF) have a lot of complexities that are often overlooked when established.

One such area that is virtually never considered upfront is, what happens to the SMSF in the event of divorce?

For most SMSFs, the husband and wife are both members of the fund. The trustees are usually either the husband and wife, or a corporate trustee with husband and wife as the directors. The end result of this is that, in order to operate the SMSF, both husband and wife are required to authorise all actions of the fund.

This can make operation of the SMSF difficult in the event of divorce. Even more so if the divorcing couple is not co- operating with each other, which is natural in a highly emotive time.

It is unlikely that, in the event of divorce, the former partners would like to remain in the SMSF together. The usual course of events is to wind up the SMSF and for each member to make arrangements for their own superannuation.

Both parties are required to agree to this course of action and, in most cases, they are usually in agreeance to wind up the

fund. The mechanics in doing so can, unfortunately, cause problems.

The fund will own assets and, in all likelihood, insurances so, in order to wind up the fund, these need to be addressed. This is more complicated if the SMSF has pooled assets (as opposed to segregated assets). If the SMSF pools assets, it means that the fund itself owns the assets, not any one member. This is necessary if the fund holds single large assets such a property. As no member owns any particular assets, the trustees (i.e. the divorcing couple) must agree on how these assets will be treated.

Both members may wish to retain a particular asset in their own super fund post split, or one member might like to sell an asset the other would like to retain.

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If the couple would like financial advice in relation to the fund, the financial advisor must provide advice to the individual as well as the trustees of the fund on the impact of the advice. That would require both partners having to agree to advice.

The insurance can be even more complicated. Given that it is compulsory to have an insurance strategy for an SMSF, it is typical for the SMSF to own insurance on the lives of the members. In the event that the SMSF is wound up, it can obviously no longer hold the insurance. In this scenario we hope we are able to transfer the ownership and retain the cover.

Dealing with an SMSF in divorce is not straightforward, and is just another complexity that needs to be considered before establishing one.

Perhaps you have an idea for an e-commerce website. You can start with a single product. I once spoke with a person who was throwing a pool party and wanted some floating pink swans.

He sourced some from China and created a successful e- commerce site for the swans.

What are your options for creating a web store?

There are many website builder tools around. Some of the bigger ones include Shopify, BigCommerce, Wix, Squarespace and Weebly. These are drag and drop website creators that allow you to get a professional e- commerce website up and going without any web development knowledge.

How do these sites work?

While they all differ in the way and amounts they charge, they all have an upfront monthly fee and a percentage commission on each sale. They may also charge for premium website templates, different payment connectors and plugins which may make your site look better. A basic site will cost you between $20- $30 per month. You can go on a monthly plan, or a discounted annual plan.

Which site building tool should you choose?

If you are new to e- commerce, it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter. Every one of the products mentioned above will have more features and flexibility than you will need when first starting out.

Shopify is a popular choice for firsttime e- commerce, but other sites have more flexible payment options and other benefits. The skills you gain building your store will allow you to move your site to a more suitable provider later.

Another popular web store is WooCommerce. This is a Wordpress plugin. Wordpress is a very flexible website building tool with many templates and options. A lot of the tools that work with Wordpress are low cost or free. WooCommerce while free does have payment gateway charges. When additional flexibility and development are needed, websites are moved to Wordpress and WooCommerce. A later article will cover off creating yourself a blog or WordPress page.

Do you need an e-commerce website at all?

Perhaps you should consider setting up an eBay or Amazon store. These stores start from $20 and again charge a fee once sold. There is no setup and these sites already have guaranteed traffic.

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Busting the myths and fake news around arthritis

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Professional advice is crucial when it comes to managing arthritis...

Physiotherapist at OnePointHealth 4732 5188 onepointhealth.com.au

cates that pain and damage reported on MRI and X-ray is poorly related in arthritis – in particular arthritis of the knee.

Pain is actually our brain’s response to a perceived threat, which motivates us to be protective. Education for our patients in understanding the main drivers of their pain is a key component in our treatment processes.

It is important to manage pain levels during exercise.

Pain during exercise is one of the most common barriers, due primarily to fear of damage as noted above. Flare ups of pain are common when starting a new exercise regime, irrespective of what problem

a person may have. With persistence though these are shown to decrease over time.

This article is not to dismiss the role of surgery and other treatment options in managing this common chronic condition as in some cases this is a viable option.

It is merely to show that our role in treating osteoarthritis is bigger than people may think.

Conservative treatment that we offer, mainly exercise and education is an effective tool in helping people reducing their pain and regaining quality of life, no matter how old they are.

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Osteoarthritis affects 2.2 million Australians. The condition costs our health system $2.1 billion per year.

People with osteoarthritis are frequently provided misinformation via friends, family, social media and other health professionals.

Exposure to misinformation changes the decisions people make in relation to their health care and it is our responsibility as physiotherapists to address the misinformation about arthritis.

Here are some key points that we discuss with our patients based on current research to help manage the pain associated with arthritis.

Exercise and activity is encouraged, not rest Advice to rest for a short period of time after a flare up of pain may be appropriate.

However, advice to avoid activity in many cases is misdirected and can potentially be harmful. Inactivity and rest makes pain and osteoarthritis worse, not better, in the longer term. Our joints need movement and exercise to stimulate repair and keep them strong.

Understand imaging findings do not always dictate disability and pain A large body of current research indi-

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your retirement Bianca Tulich

www.gpa.church

Tulich Group & operator of The Royce @ Penrith Panthers

Your relationship with God can always be repaired and improved, you just need a little faith...

Retirement doesn’t have to equal boredom. Why not try shaking things up in your life?

Have you ever thought, “I’m not good enough for God?” Have you ever thought; “I’ve done such terrible things that God could never forgive me! I don’t have a chance with God!” It’s surprising how many people feel like this; “I’m not good enough for God!” Paul was a man who lived in 1st century Israel. He was a persecutor of Christians.

He attacked them, gaoled them and made life a misery for them. He even approved of Christians being put to death for their faith and allegiance to Jesus!

In his own words, Paul, in the Bible’s New Testament letter of 1 Timothy, described himself as, “a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man”.

All of this, until one day the risen Jesus appeared to Paul and turned it all on its head. Jesus forgave Paul for his rebellion towards him. But not only did Jesus forgive Paul, he called on Paul to follow him.

A few years after this, Paul was able to rejoice in the forgiveness Jesus had given him. Again, in 1 Timothy, Paul says; “Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full

We all want to be able to live comfortably in retirement, but that doesn’t mean we should all stay in our comfort zone. If we stick to the same routines over and over, we might feel safe, but there’s also a real danger that time will drift away and we’ll come to regret not trying something new or different when we had the chance.

Science also suggests there are benefits in learning and practising a new skill or activity. While doing a crossword every day is good stimulation for the brain, adding a new activity that you need to learn and practice can actually help create new pathways between the neurons. These pathways can help compensate for some of the natural degeneration that occurs in the brain as we age.

Even quite small changes to your routine can make a big difference. Why not try tweaking one thing you do this week? You could make something for dinner that you’ve never tried before.

Perhaps you could take a different route to the shops every day. Or walk instead

acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners – of whom I am the worst”.

All this is very good news for people who feel as if, “I could never be good enough for God. God could never forgive me! I’m too bad for God!” Being a Christian is not about being good enough for God, it’s all about being forgiven by God! Even Paul, once violent, once approving of the death of Christians, knew and experienced the peace and joy of what it was to be forgiven! This can be your experience as well when you turn to Jesus.

of driving, and take the time to see your neighbourhood with fresh eyes.

Take up a new sport. There are plenty of things you can do even if you’re not as agile as you used to be, and these days a lot of sports clubs run competitions for seniors. Of course, be aware of your fitness levels and don’t do too much too quickly, but learning the ropes and meeting new people can be a lot of fun.

Travel is always a great way to broaden your horizons. You don’t necessarily need to go anywhere exotic – just going camping or taking the caravan forces you out of your old routines and changes your perspective. Whatever it is you do, shaking things up has plenty of benefits!

Big news for your big retirement

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Stage 1 at The Royce has almost sold out, but don’t worry our new release of Stage 2 will give you another opportunity. There are one, two and three-bedroom apartments with an exceptional level of finish, available from just $590,000. So think big and reserve yours now.

Call 4720 5633, visit theroyce.com.au or view the display suite in the Panthers Penrith foyer at 123 Mulgoa Rd Penrith.

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How are your New Year’s resolutions going? Was one of them to get fit? Often people fail by February as we try the same old forms of exercise and get bored, or go too hard too soon and get injured, and ultimately fail. Maybe it’s time to try something new?

The benefits of training in water for both athletes and the general public cannot be underestimated. When standing in chest deep water, a person weighs only 10 per cent of his or her normal body weight.

The reduction means you can work out harder at higher intensity levels several days in a row, without causing wear and tear on your joints and general muscle soreness. The support provided by the water also makes it an ideal environment for people who suffer from arthritis, back pain, heart disease, obesity, fibromyalgia, or multiple sclerosis.

In addition, water is 15 times more resistant than air, so working out in a pool for 30 minutes gives you similar benefits of a two-hour, land- based workout. Training in the water additionally ensures that you stay cool in warmer temperatures and prevent overheating – particularly important with our extremely high temperatures these past few months!

Many people use water resistance training when injured to maintain their cardiovascular fitness with less impact and therefore less stress on joints, bones, and muscles because of the buoyancy of water.

The water is also ideal for post workout recovery and stretching.

So what options are there to exercise in the water? Lap swimming is the ultimate all- in- one exercise, working most muscles in the body with every stroke, increasing flexibility and muscle endurance. Muscles are strengthened and toned as a result of water resistance, core strength is improved, and the nature of breathing whilst swimming promotes greater lung capacity. Joining a local swim club is a great way to swim for fitness whilst socialising with other fans of swimming.

We run weekly classes available for children and teenagers who like to swim for fitness, without the training schedule and competitive aspect that comes with squad swimming.

Aquarobics is another great option, despite its image problem – often being seen just as an activity for retirees, the injured or the unfit. In reality, Aquarobics is an exercise option which can be highly challenging and effective, and now attracts a mixed audience of participants across ages, genders and Aquarobics class types, ranging from gentle exercise to

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If you prefer to be outdoors, the waves at the beach provide both turbulence and resistance, constantly challenging the whole body to remain upright or swim through the water. And anyone who has run on soft sand will know the challenge this presents!

Whichever option you choose, please observe basic swim safety and enjoy your water workouts this summer.

Good luck in achieving your fitness goals this year!

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The use of rat bait around the home is very common to aid in controlling rodents. Unfortunately, rat bait toxicities in dogs are one of the most common that we see as vets.

Most rat baits include green, blue or red dyes, however, dogs have poor colour vision and often think that these are food. If you know your pet has eaten rat poison, it is important that you let your vet know immediately.

How does rat bait work?

Rat bait kills by interfering with the ability of the body to produce clotting factors.

Rat bait does this by abolishing the recycling of vitamin K in the body which is a vital step in the clotting cascade. This means that as soon as vitamin K reserves are depleted, no blood clots will form.

After rat bait is ingested, it takes several days to deplete vitamin K. After it is depleted, even the smallest trauma like a small cut can lead to life threatening bleeding.

What are the symptoms of poisoning?

Signs of poisoning usually appear a few days to a week after ingestion. This happens because it takes a few days to deplete vitamin K. Signs include lethargy, pale gums, bleeding gums, coughing

blood, blood in urine or stools and small bruises over the body.

How is it diagnosed and treated?

Diagnosis is made through history and based on a blood test that can check clotting times. If your animal ingests rat bait in the previous few hours, the vet can give your dog a medicine that will make them vomit; this allows most of the toxin to be removed from the body. An antidote for rat bait is available and is given for four to six weeks post ingestion; unfortunately, this long course is required as rat bait can last in the system for an extended period of time. Sometimes rat bait is ingested

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Kingsway scores cash NATHAN TAYLOR

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t may have taken a decade to finally get their wish, but local sporting organisations are over the moon this week after the Federal Government and Penrith Council delivered a huge funding boost to The Kingsway Sports Precinct in St Marys.

The Liberal-National Government will invest $500,000 to upgrade the popular sporting facility, while Council will inject a further $195,000.

The funding will be used to upgrade floodlighting for 18 fields across The Kingsway (north) facilities, install acces-

sports participation, which is a great outcome.”

The Kingsway attracts around 7500 participants each week through a range of sporting and recreational pursuits.

It is one of the largest OzTag and touch football facilities in greater Sydney and is used by local cricket clubs and several schools for sport and gala days.

“The funding will be used to bring the lighting at The Kingsway (north) up to Australian Standards and allow our sporting clubs to use all the fields – giving more even wear across the facility,” Penrith Mayor, Ross Fowler said.

Penrith OzTag President Jamie Howard, who had strongly advocated

sible paths around the amenities building and upgrade the playing surface of eight fields.

Liberal Senator for Western Sydney, Marise Payne, said the upgrade was a major win for local sporting groups.

“When I launched my Western Sydney Sports Survey last year, I was inundated with responses regarding the state of The Kingsway,” she said.

“Respondents said that poor lighting across the fields made the area unsafe for night time training sessions.

“The funding we have announced will help address the concerns of the sporting groups who call The Kingsway home, which will ultimately help boost

for the upgrade, was thrilled with the funding announcement.

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“With over 2500 OzTag players using the venue each week, mostly in the evening, this upgrade will dramatically improve the quality of the playing environment.”

Penrith Touch President, Glenn Fabian, hailed the upgrade as a big win for the association.

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Story continued from » p. 64 Speaking with the Weekender, Blake said he was looking forward to returning to the field and playing under Ivan Cleary again.

“I can’t wait, it’s been a long preseason and we’re all looking forward to it,” he said.

“It’s good to have Ivan back, my first year in grade was the last time he was here. Ivan’s been really good for us, he’s building the club culture and everyone is buying into it.”

Following a sensational back end to 2018 – linking up with Fijian powerhouse Viliame Kikau on the left edge – Blake said he’s looking forward to combining with his fellow countryman again this season.

“Before I got injured I was playing on the right side and when I returned I was on the left, and that was the first time we ever linked up together,” he said.

“We honestly didn’t know what to expect from it but we pulled it off and we are looking forward to combining again this season.

“We’re training together, we do everything together, and it’s only going to get better for us.”

After off- season surgery, James Maloney will give his repaired neck a good test when he links up with Jarome Luai in the halves.

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dozen young local baseballers had a morning to remember last Sunday when they were presented their first ever representative hats and uniforms by Australian pitcher Todd Van Steensel.

The team, made up mostly of nine-yearolds, will represent the Greater Western Baseball Association (GWBA) Warriors at the 2019 Baseball NSW Rookies Cup in early March.

Speaking with the Weekender, GWBA President Michael Bryan said it was a real treat to have Van Steensel involved, who himself is a GWBA local junior.

“It was fantastic… we didn’t just have anyone special hand out the kids’ hats and uniforms, we had someone who is a Greater Western junior and is still very much an advocate for the association,” he said.

“Todd plays for Team Australia, the Sydney Blue Sox and has a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres in the US. “He plays baseball for a living and he’s

The GWBA Warriors are preparing for the NSW Rookies Cup next month living the dream for what these kids want to do. He’s a great role model of the fact that it is achievable for our kids to get there one day… he’s living proof.”

When competition gets underway in Hornsby on March 3, the GWBA Warriors will come up against teams from all over Sydney and the Central Coast.

While GWBA have had mixed results in the past, Bryan is hopeful his side will give teams a run for their money on this occasion.

“The Rookies Cup is a development competition, so there’s no winner,” he explained.

“We’ve had mixed results in the past but it’s just a matter of who we go up against and the team we’ve got. We’ll be taking 12 players this season and they are a strong little team.”

Bryan will be taking a keen interest in this year’s team after his son, Connor, was named a representative for the first time.

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Tireless defender signs new five-year deal as 2019 AFL season edges closer NATHAN TAYLOR

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WS Giants defender Nick Haynes has inked a five-year contract extension, which will keep him in orange until the end of 2024.

An inaugural Giant, Haynes was off- contract at the end of 2019 but the 26-year-old moved quickly to cement his place in western Sydney for a further five seasons.

Giants List Manager Jason McCartney said securing Haynes’ signature was exciting news as the new AFL season edges closer.

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“Nick goes about his business quietly and sometimes doesn’t get the plaudits externally, but we see him as one of the most impressive defenders in the game and a key part of our defensive set-up.

“He’s a fantastic person and a great contributor to our football club and we couldn’t be happier to have him commit long-term to the Giants.”

Star GWS defender Nick Haynes has signed a five-year contract extension Coming off his career- best season, Haynes was drafted to GWS with pick seven in the 2011 AFL Draft.

He played all 24 games in 2018 and

finished fifth in the club’s Kevin Sheedy Medal count.

“I’m really excited to sign a long- term contract extension with the club. I love

this club and I love Sydney. I’ve now spent nearly eight years here, so I truly consider it home,” Haynes said.

Haynes said he was confident that a premiership may be just around the corner for the Giants.

“I re-signed because I absolutely believe in where this team can go, and I want to be part of building this club for long-term success,” he said.

The news of Haynes’ signing comes at the same time small forward Brett Daniels also extended his time with the club, re-signing until the end of 2021.

20-year-old Daniels played seven games in a row in his debut season in 2018 after being selected with the 27th pick in the 2017 AFL Draft.

“It’s great to be able to add another two years to my contract before my second season even starts,” Daniels said.

“It was such a learning experience to move to Sydney and start my career as an AFL footballer and I’m ready to put my best foot forward over the coming years for the Giants.”

The GWS Giants begin their 2019 AFL campaign on Sunday, March 24 at Essendon.

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Kachan is the breeding ground for champions NATHAN TAYLOR

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ome to many local champions, Kachan School of Tumbling and Performance (KSTP) were big winners at the recent Gymnastics NSW Annual Awards, taking home the coveted Gymnastics NSW Levels Coaching Team of the Year award.

Held at Rosehill Gardens last week, the evening celebrated the local and international successes of gymnasts, coaching and officials within New South Wales.

The accolades didn’t end there, with three of KSTP’s athletes taking home individual awards in their respective fields.

Cheyanna Robinson was crowned Elite Female DMT Athlete of the Year while Blake Grainger was named Elite Male Tumbling Athlete of the Year. Tamia Fonua took out Elite Female Tumbling Athlete of the Year.

KSTP were also nominated for the Overall Club of the Year award as well as having athletes nominated in four out of the total seven award categories.

It was an outstanding season by the KSTP coaching team in 2018, claiming back to back wins of the Trampoline Levels Coaching Team award.

KSTP athletes excelled at the 2018 State Levels Championships, winning a staggering 24 gold medals, 20 silver medals and 15 bronze medals.

The KSTP team continued to show their dominance at the 2018 Australian National Clubs Championships, taking home a further 18 medals.

However, the greatest achievement of the night came from the state as a whole, with NSW celebrating over 72,000 registered athletes, marking the 15th consecutive year of membership growth.

Gymnastics NSW Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Bloomfield, said the sport’s successes can only be achieved by a united state body.

“2018 saw Gymnastics NSW build upon success in previous years to claim a remarkable number of national and international medals across all six gym sports,” he said.

“On our 70th anniversary this year, Gymnastics NSW also celebrates NSW continuing to be the leading state in athlete registration, innovation and technical membership of coaches and judges.

“We are proud of the people that make up our amazing sport and look forward to working with them into the future for our shared future successes.”

Blake Grainger was named Elite Male Tumbling Athlete of the Year

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FOOTBALL

Date for this year’s famous Nepean Triathlon confirmed

Wanderers face table-topping Glory in Sunday showdown

Last year’s Nepean Triathlon winners. Photo: JGRimages

The Wanderers are celebrating two wins on the trot

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rganisers have announced this year’s Nepean Triathlon – Australia’s oldest triathlon – will be held on Sunday, October 27 in Penrith.

The announcement was made on Nepean Triathlon’s brand new website, which was launched earlier this month.

The upgraded website, which features an incredible multimedia experience, includes event and schedule information, past results, a detailed history of the local race, videos and images as well as a new Hall of Fame section.

The website is expected to attract new

competitors to the triathlon as well as acknowledge the event’s incredible past.

The Nepean Triathlon, which is held each year in October, has been running since 1982 after a couple of mates were inspired to stage their own triathlon after watching the famous Hawaiian Ironman on TV. The Nepean Triathlon emerged and has since attracted elite athletes from around the world, age group combatants, first timers and some that complete the course as an annual ritual.

You can now register for this year’s Nepean Triathlon. Visit the website at www.nepeantriathlon.com.au.

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hile it’s still unlikely they’ll make the playoffs with eight games remaining, the Western Sydney Wanderers are finally showing some pride in the jumper, winning back to back games for the first time this season.

After snapping a 10- game losing streak the previous weekend, the Wanderers backed it up with a sensational performance against Adelaide United last Saturday night.

Western Sydney led 1- 0 early through Oriol Rierra before Adelaide hit back with a goal of their own.

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However, goals to Roly Bonevacia and Abraham Majok earned Western Sydney a surprise three points away from home.

While happy with the performance, Wanderers coach Markus Babbel said his side need to continue to put their all into every single game.

“We are not the strongest team in the league so we have to work hard, we have to stay compact, we have to be smart on the pitch because other teams are stronger than us but if we follow our match plan then we are good,” he said.

The Wanderers will return home this Sunday evening to face Tony Popovic and his ladder- leading Perth Glory outfit at Spotless Stadium.

Around the grounds

BASEBALL: Penrith have suffered a couple of their worst losses of the season, hammered by Macarthur in Round 16 of the NSW State Baseball League competition. In the mid-week game, Penrith were creamed 12-2, while last Sunday Penrith were blown away 18-3. The bottom-placed Panthers will take on the Central Coast Marlins in Round 17.

CRICKET: Penrith defeated Mosman in a tight battle during Round 13 of the NSW Premier Cricket competition.

Playing in a Two-Day match at Howell Oval, Penrith scored 294 on day one before being dismissed. Cameron Weir and Trent Weir both scored half centuries for the home side. When Mosman hit the crease on day two last Saturday, they put up a strong fight before ultimately being bowled out for 278. Penrith’s Trent Weir was best with the ball, taking 4/53 including six maidens. Penrith will battle Blacktown in Round 14.

CRICKET: Penrith have been eliminated from the First Grade Limited-Overs Cup, losing to Sydney University in last Sunday’s Qualifying

Final. Playing at University Oval, Sydney University won the toss and elected to bat first. The home team were on fire with the bat, scoring 4/312 after 50 overs. When Penrith hit the crease later that day, they were wiped out for just 186. Tail ender Luke Hodges was best with the bat, scoring 41. Sydney University will take on Gordon in the semi finals while Penrith have been eliminated.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 2 of the NSWRL Junior Representative season got underway last weekend with excellent results for Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews teams. In the SG Ball competition, Penrith hammered the North Sydney Bears 34-16, while in the Harold Matthews competition, the Panthers defeated North Sydney 28-12.

Meanwhile, Penrith’s Tarsha Gale Cup side have won back to back games, defeating the Canterbury Bulldogs 40-8.

This Saturday Penrith’s SG Ball and Harold Matthews boys will take on the South Sydney Rabbitohs, while the Tarsha Gale girls will face the Newcastle Knights.

GOLF: The 2019 NSW Golf Major Pennants Series began recently, with several local clubs competing in varying Divisions/Sections. Round 1 results included: Penrith Golf Club defeated Killara 5-2; Leonay Golf Club snuck home over Bexley 4.5-2.5; Dunheved Golf Club beat Kogarah 5-2; Wallacia Golf Club went down to Asquith 7-0; and Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club narrowly defeated Twin Creeks 4-3.

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AFLW: The GWS Giants have lost three straight games to start the year, defeated by Carlton 65-36 last weekend in Blacktown. In front of nearly 4000 home fans, it was the Giants’ worst loss of the season. Despite putting up a fight in the first two games of the year, GWS weren’t in the contest at all. GWS will head to Victoria to face Collingwood in Round 4.

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ith star halfback Nathan Cleary still recovering from off- season ankle surgery, young gun Jarome Luai will partner James Maloney in the halves for this Saturday night’s trial game against South Sydney.

Dubbed the John Sutton Testimonial, the match will be played at South Sydney’s traditional home of Redfern Oval at 6pm.

Minus Cleary, Dallin Watene- Zelezniak and last week’s NRL All Stars representatives in Dean Whare, James Fisher-Harris and James Tamou, Penrith have named a relatively strong side to do battle against Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs.

Fullback Dylan Edwards will make his longawaited return to the game following 10 months on the sidelines with a major shoulder injury.

“I’ll be playing this weekend, I’m not sure how long I’ll be playing but I’m definitely excited,” Edwards told the Weekender.

New recruit Malakai Watene- Zelezniak will partner Josh Mansour on the wing, while Waqa Blake returns to the centres alongside former Rabbitoh Tyrell Fuimaono.

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Panthers centre Waqa Blake at training earlier this week. Photo: Megan Dunn

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