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the western weekender » Friday, July 22, 2022

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Another player enters brewery boom EMILY FESZCZUK

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eer lovers will have another spot to enjoy a drink when Squinters Brewing Co opens a new brewery and bar in Penrith next month.

Penrith City Council approved the Development Application (DA) for the artisan food and drink premises which will be in a warehouse at 19 Peachtree Road, Penrith.

Co-Owner Mat Goss told the Weekender that a passion for craft beer and wanting to provide more options for the community led to the DA proposal.

“We have been in the craft beer industry for three years and have been fans of it for longer than that. We know there is Rusty Penny and Casey’s Brewery, and we are mates with them but we think it is great to have another option for people in this area,” Mr Goss said.

“Our business was mobile canning, so we packaged beverages in different breweries all around the state so the next step in the progression of the business was to set up a physical venue.”

With Penrith becoming a hub for local microbrewers, the business will provide a point of difference by serving a range of drinks produced onsite and food as well.

“We will have 10 of our own beers on tap that are standard beers as well as craft beer, and a

Squinters Brewing Co co-owners Jarrod Nicholson and Mat Goss. Photo: Melinda Jane.

resident food truck serving up various things such as burgers and fries,” he said.

“With the mobile canning we do a lot of non-beer products like coffee, wine, cocktails and iced tea so as things progress, we can offer things like espresso martinis or margaritas.”

Approved to brew, manufacture, and package 24 hours a day, seven days a week, the bar is expected to be open Thursday to Sunday from around 11am to 10pm at night.

The warehouse will have 21 dedicated car parking spots including one disabled car space and a maximum of three staff on-site at any time.

There will be a 30-person capacity during the day Monday to Friday and 53-person capacity out of those operating hours.

With the ability to also conduct brewery tours, Mr Goss said the space should be open to the public by mid-August.

“It will be an industrial feel as you are sitting in amongst the tanks, and we built the furniture ourselves. Our bar is made with recycled bricks from a house in Glenbrook that was getting torn down,” he said.

“We have some musicians lined up to do some acoustic sets on Sunday afternoons and we want to display some local art on the wall.”

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COVID message falls on deaf ears S o here we are, living with COVID. Like we always said we had to, like we always said we would.

Case numbers are soaring, like we always knew they would. All part of the process, as we always understood.

Media outlets generally don’t report the numbers like a daily obsession, and 11am is reserved for considering lunch plans, not hanging off the words of a politician.

We are all the better for ‘living with the virus’, though living with it does not necessarily mean ignoring it.

But getting COVID messages out there is tougher than ever.

As a society, we’ve generally moved on.

As I glanced up at the TV that hangs above my desk on Tuesday afternoon, Health Minister Mark Butler and Chief Health Officer Paul Kelly were addressing the media, removing a mask before they spoke. Still, I didn’t reach for the remote to unmute the audio; such is the apathy even I have developed for COVID conversations.

I later learned that outside of being a general update on vaccinations for young children, the press conference also urged us to wear masks indoors and even suggested working from home.

Neither will be mandated, of course, because that would go down like a lead balloon with the wider public.

There is no question that all of us should still be taking a level of precaution around COVID. Infections are indeed surging, hospitals are starting to feel the pinch again and we can’t escape the reality that people continue to die each day.

But this isn’t March 2020 and people aren’t listening as intently as they once were.

And all governments and health departments should have been prepared for this reality and had new marketing campaigns at the ready; campaigns that stepped away from the officialdom, and certainly away from politicians and Chief Health Officers.

They may well be the experts, and nobody is denying we should respect and listen, but the wider public know that it is these Chief Health Officers whose advice saw them

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“This isn’t March 2020 and people aren’t listening as intently as they once were”

locked down for months on end in both 2020 and 2021; and they certainly have no appetite for a return to such conditions.

They’re the same Chief Health Officers who at different times prevented them from standing up to enjoy a drink, but sitting down was OK. Wearing a mask in your own car, while by yourself, was the go at one stage in Queensland. And South Australia’s Chief Health Officer suggested catching a footy in the crowd at the AFL was a no-go.

As for politicians, after months and months of daily press conferences, and a Federal Election, people are just exhausted by it all and, unless you’re an absolute political junkie, want to be as far removed from politics as they can be at the moment.

Which is why sports stars, celebrities, influencers, singers, TV hosts, news presenters and pretty much any other high profile sector you could find should have been called upon to drive the marketing for COVID safety and vaccines in this third long year of dealing with the pandemic.

I note a recent sports campaign along these lines (and we’ve reported on the involvement of the Western Sydney Wanderers in our sports section today) and it’s an absolute winner.

With third and fourth vaccine doses low, it’s clear that the messaging needs to change.

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What we’re also dealing with is the reality that so many of us have now had COVID, and generally got through it OK. “I’ve had colds that were worse,” many say.

“Knocked me around for about two days, but apart from that I was fine,” is a common response.

People have gone from being absolutely petrified of getting COVID to having had it and realising that it’s not all that bad, therefore getting it again would be a mild inconvenience rather than a major health issue.

That’s not necessarily the case nor is it the point given you could give COVID to somebody who experiences it much worse, but it is the personal bias that health officials have to deal with at present.

It’s also why people will become more vaccine hesitant; preferring to take on COVID than what they perceive as risks associated with the jab.

The long and the short of it is that health officials and politicians are losing the battle when it comes to messaging.

The days of people steadfastly adhering to only having one or two friends over, or checking in everywhere they went, are long gone.

Worse, regular hand sanitising, extra hand wishing and generally better hygiene practices have also gone out the window for many.

There is no simple answer here and I suggest that governments at both State and Federal level, along with health officials, already know that.

All they can do is keep talking, even if nobody is listening and even if they know it’ll largely fall on deaf ears.

They know the days of restrictions and lockdowns are never returning.

As for working from home, despite Anthony Albanese’s belief that such an option is easy for everyone, we know the reality is very different. His comments around that last week were short-sighted and silly.

And so we march on, living with the virus.

Nobody ever said living with it would be easy. But we do have to hold the course, there really is no other option.

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Views split on shortage Illness blamed for ongoing teacher issues, but Opposition says there’s more at play EMILY FESZCZUK

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ocal teachers, principals and parents of students are being encouraged to have their say as part of a NSW parliamentary inquiry into teacher shortages.

With teachers around the state striking to improve their salaries and workloads, the Labor Party has initiated the inquiry to hear about the impacts firsthand.

Londonderry MP and Shadow Minister for Education, Prue Car, has an online survey the community can complete.

“Every day kids are coming home and talking about cancelled classes or merged classes which is having a huge impact on their learning, so bringing these examples out in the public means the government has to respond,” Ms Car said.

“If there are parents who are concerned about the future of their children’s school or any teachers that want to do it anonymously, I encourage them to give feedback through my survey which will be fed into evidence given to the parliamentary inquiry.”

Minister for Education and Early Learning, Sarah Mitchell, said pressure on schools is due to a 30 per cent increase in teacher sickness due to COVID and the flu.

“This latest inquiry is nothing more than a political stunt from Labor, timed ahead of an election given it has no plan at all on how they

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would attract and recruit the best teachers into the profession,” she said.

“More than 4,400 teachers have already entered the workforce after attaining accreditation this year. A further 3,000 are due to start by the end of the year.”

NSW Teachers Federation representative at Londonderry Public School and President of Hawkesbury Teachers Association, Roschelle Morwood, said there are many factors aside from sickness, which have led to shortages.

“It was upsetting to hear that Sarah Mitchell said she was disappointed in the teachers for taking action because I couldn’t describe how angry and disappointed the teachers are for what they have to deal with every day, which has come about from the actions of the government,” she said.

“A lot of teachers burnt out during COVID. Experienced teachers are leaving the profession due to changes to their workload and the conditions they work under, and beginner teachers are left to fend for themselves, and they leave because they are overwhelmed.”

Ms Morwood said “drastic changes” need to be implemented to improve the profession.

“Very few people that seem to be advising the education ministry are actually teachers or have education backgrounds, so they don’t know how things work on the ground,” she said.

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Friday, July 22, 2022 « the western weekender

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LOCAL NEWS

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Target confirms it will exit St Marys Village at year’s end

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arget has confirmed it is exiting its St Marys location at the end of the year, leaving the Penrith Local Thomas Grinter, A/Chair Government Area without a presence from the famous retailer.

For more information: visit gnb.nsw.gov.au Target closed its Penrith Westfield store 346 Panorama Ave, BATHURST NSW 2795 earlier this year with construction now underway on a new Coles supermarket, the western which along with a new entertainment precinct will take over its large presence in the shopping centre.

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Staff are being liased with about their futures, while customers face a longer trip to access their favourite items, or can go online.

“We are committed to supporting everyone as best we can. Target will offer as many re-deployment opportunities as possible for our St Marys team members and customers will be able to continue shopping with us online at www.target.com.au,” the spokesperson said.

“Target has a broader range of products available online, which can be delivered to any location or address across the country.

We are focussed on improving the digital experience for our customers and are working hard to retain, as best we can, the convenience our customers have access to in store by providing a range of pick-up and delivery options when customers shop with us online.”

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“Vehicle movements are limited to a small van delivering goods, staff arrivals and departures, and then visitors who are strictly appointments only,” the DA document said.

“There are approximately six parking spaces available on site in an existing bitumen area at the rear of site.

“The primary entry to the building is via the rear, off the car park area, which is as per the existing former medical operation that occurred from the site.”

Mr Paech said as the need for more assistance in the community is increasing, he is already thinking about a more permanent location.

“We have not stopped since the fire and are currently doing our third flood relief activity in 16 months with Wallacia and Londonderry,” he said.

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fter losing its office in a fire last year, the community organisation WestCare has found a temporary new home.

Penrith City Council has approved a Development Application (DA) for the not-for-profit to temporarily use a premises at 32 Castlereagh Street, Penrith.

Many local organisations lost their space when the Community Connections building, located at 114-116 Henry Street, Penrith, went up in flames on December 13 last year.

With the groups trying to find alternative accommodation, WestCare Community Services Director, Andrew Paech, said it has been a struggle to find space.

“One of the offices was our administration office and our good friends at Penrith Panthers reached out to us and, ever since, we have been based in Panthers Stadium offices, which is sensational,” he said.

“We have really felt not having our Henry Street office though

and have unfortunately not been able to fully conduct our Emergency Relief Service activities as a result.”

Documents attached to the DA state that the consent is limited to a period of two years and the community facility will be used from Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm with a maximum of three staff members at any one time.

“I suspect it will take us a couple of weeks to be up and running but we can use this ‘pop-up hub’ for about 12 months, so our clients who are vulnerable residents can come to that office with appointments to receive food assistance and other practical help,” Mr Paech said.

“We have not been able to offer some services since December and the new location is quite accessible being close to the CBD and public transport, so we are excited to be offering it again.”

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COUNCIL BRIEFS ● Council is enhancing the heart of Kingswood! We’re testing creative ideas for improvements in Wainwright Park and the Kingswood Neighbourhood Centre. These include new seating, shade structures, trees, garden pods, community events and even a Container Kitchen for use by not-for-profit community organisations. This project is funded by the NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s, Streets as Shared Spaces program which provides opportunities for Councils to test ideas for improving local streets, footpaths and public spaces.

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● River Road, Emu Plains, will be temporarily closed between 6am–8pm from Saturday, 30 July–Sunday, 31 July 2022, and between 9am–2.30pm on Monday, 1 August 2022. Council will be installing stormwater drainage pipes under the road as part of the Regatta Park project.

The shared path on the eastern side of River Road and the amenities block on the western side of Regatta Park will remain available. Traffic controllers will provide access through the area during the scheduled works. Vehicular traffic in and out of River Road onto Great Western Highway will be diverted via York Street, while resident access will be maintained at all times.

For any enquiries please contact Council on 4732 7777. For more information on Regatta Park, visit penrith.city/regattapark ● Parker Street Reserve, Penrith, is undergoing an upgrade to improve infrastructure which will support sports and recreation opportunities for our community and enable the facility to be utilised to its maximum capacity.

This project is being funded by the NSW Government and Council.

It includes a new amenities building for the upper fields with four modern change rooms, floodlighting upgrades for all fields, athletics amenities building and storage improvements, and irrigation, fencing and playing surface reconstruction for the southern fields.

This project forms part of Council’s Sport and Recreation Strategy.

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PUBLIC EXHIBITION Orchard Hills North – Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan, draft Section 7.11 Contributions Plan and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Letter of Offer Council invites you to view and provide feedback on proposed changes to the planning controls applying to a 151.9 hectare area of land known as Orchard Hills North (the site), or the rezoning area. The proposed changes are described in a Planning Proposal, draft Development Control Plan (draft DCP), draft Section 7.11 Development Contributions Plan (draft 7.11 Plan) and draft Voluntary Planning Agreement Letter of Offer (draft VPA Offer). The proponent for this project is Legacy Property.

The site is located at Caddens Road, Kingswood Road, Frogmore Road and Castle Road in Orchard Hills and consists of 54 individual land parcels. The Planning Proposal seeks to rezone the site under

Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010 (LEP 2010) from RU4 Primary Production Small Lots to part R1 General Residential, B2 Local Centre, RE1 Public Recreation, C2 Environmental Conservation and C3 Environmental Management, as well as include delineation of a Transport Investigation Area. The Planning Proposal also proposes controls relating to minimum lot size, height of buildings, scenic and landscape values, maximum lot yield, additional permitted uses, urban release area nomination, provide for flexible boundaries between certain zones, local provisions, and land reservation acquisitions.

The intent of the proposed changes is to facilitate the development of the site for approximately 1,729 residential lots, a mix of housing types, a village centre, local open space, playing fields, bushland and riparian corridors.

A draft DCP has been prepared for the site, which provides detailed planning and development controls and guidelines for specific types of development.

A draft 7.11 Plan has been prepared for the site to deliver the infrastructure required to support future development within the rezoning area.

The proponent has submitted to Council a draft VPA Offer. The Offer addresses how the proponent seeks to deliver on its obligations under the draft 7.11 Plan and provide additional public benefits in addition to 7.11 contributions.

At its Ordinary Meeting of 27 June 2022, Council resolved to place the above documents on public exhibition. The Council report to this meeting identifies several financial risks associated with the project which are to be addressed and resolved prior to the project being reported to and considered by Council post-exhibition. In response to these identified financial risks, the proponent recently submitted proposed mitigation measures and new information to Council which will be considered by Council officers throughout the public exhibition period.

This new information also forms part of the exhibition material. Should the proposed mitigation measures be accepted, this may result in changes being made to the exhibited documentation following the exhibition.

Viewing the exhibition material and making a submission

The Planning Proposal and supporting information are on public exhibition from Monday 25 July to Monday 22 August 2022.

The Planning Proposal, draft DCP, draft 7.11 Plan, and draft VPA Offer, along with a Fact Sheet and supporting information can be viewed online at yoursaypenrith.com.au and at Council’s Civic Centre, Penrith Library and St Marys Library.

You are invited to provide feedback on the proposed changes by making a written submission to Council by Monday, 22 August 2022 to: • Email: cityplanning@penrith.city • Post: The General Manager Penrith City Council PO Box 60, Penrith NSW 2751

Please include a subject line indicating ‘Orchard Hills North’ in your submission.

Council officers will be available to answer questions throughout the public exhibition period.

For further enquiries please contact Joel Carson, Senior Planner on 4732 8098 or Nicole Dukinfield, Principal Planner on 4732 8511.

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Keeping the dream alive: Print museum in search for new base EMILY FESZCZUK

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or the last 21 years the Penrith Museum of Printing has been educating people about the printing press and passing on a historical trade.

With the site it currently sits on at the Penrith Paceway now being acquired by the NSW Government, the museum is looking for a new home to secure its future.

The museum was founded in 2001 by Alan Connell after he saved equipment that was used at the Nepean Times, a weekly newspaper that was printed from 1882 to 1962 and is steeped in Penrith history.

President Bob Lockley said the group of volunteers that are ex-print tradesman have received great community support over the years.

“The Paceway have been absolutely fantastic and let us build a shed there to house us and have not charged us rent as we don’t get government assistance,” Mr Lockley told the Weekender.

“We are the only operating print museum in Australia I believe, and we have equipment from the 1840s through to the 1960s that is all operational. Visitors call in, we do tours and run courses on letterpress printing.”

The government planning to build a new stadium on the site in the heart of Penrith has

thrown a spanner in the works for the historical and educational facility.

“We knew we might need to move in coming years, but we spent $130,000 we received from industry contacts three years ago to expand on the belief we wouldn’t be going anywhere soon,” he said.

“We now need to find a new home quickly and we are afraid that if we have nowhere to go the equipment will have to be broken up and scrapped and the trade and history will be lost forever.”

The not-for-profit organisation is putting a call out to see if there are any leads that can assist them in relocating.

“We can’t fund a rental but we can pay for things like power and insurance from our fees, so we just need space somewhere to set up and then there would be no other costs to whoever supports us,” Mr Lockley said.

“We are looking for around 600 square metres and are open to looking at every avenue, but we do want to stay in the Penrith area because of the historical connection and fact that there is a great hub of museums here.

“While it doesn’t appeal to everyone our passionate members do a great job making the tours humorous and the people visiting learn a lot.”

Anyone with suggestions on where the museum could go can contact ralockley07@ gmail.com or 0415 625 573.

Regular tours are held at the museum to showcase the history of print. Photo: Melinda Jane.

PUBLIC NOTICE Public Meeting – Penrith Local Planning Panel The Penrith Local Planning Panel will meet to determine the following: • DA21/0667 24–27 Lambridge Place, Penrith Expansion of an existing cold storage facility including new warehouse and storage shed, extension of hard stand areas and associated works When: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 commencing at 2pm Where: Online meeting

To enable access into the online meeting please contact the Development Services Department on 4732 7637 or email localpanel@penrith.city by 4pm on Monday, 25 July 2022. A meeting invitation with log in details will be provided upon request.

Please also confirm if you wish to register to speak.

Any person joining the online meeting are informed that the meeting will be audio recorded, and a copy of that recording will be made publicly available following the meeting.

Relevant documents will be available on Penrith Council’s website: penrithcity.nsw.gov.au/Local-Planning-Panel/

DEVELOPMENT CONSENT/S DETERMINED Pursuant to Section 4.59 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, the schedule below lists applications recently determined by Penrith City Council.

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Δ Going green: Southlands Shopping Centre has launched a new coffee cup recycling station. When you purchase a coffee, instead of throwing the cup in the general rubbish bin, place it into the recycling stand near the Westpac ATM. A great environmental initiative! Δ Book launch: Mission Australia is hosting a book launch for Rooby Roo’s new book Rooby’s Counting Book. The launch is part of the Paint Penrith REaD program, an early literacy movement designed to help children starting school with the language and pre-reading skills they need to thrive in their early education. Rooby Roo, Paint Penrith REaD’s mascot, will join staff to launch the book with a meet and greet and special performance. Copies of the book (pictured below) with be available for free to children who are encouraged to attend the launch.

The launch and performance is being held at Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park on Sunday, July 24 between 10am and 2pm. There will be a Rooby Roo meet and greet at 11am and a performance at 1pm.

Δ Sam's forced to close: Bad news for St Clair locals with a fire causing major damage at Sam’s Pizza Co. (pictured) last weekend, forcing the business to close for an unknown period. Anthony and the team hope to be back up and operating soon but their insurance company is currently dealing with the aftermath of the blaze, which started after a fryer caught alight. Thankfully nobody was hurt in the fire.

Δ Musical debut: Big news this week with western Sydney securing the rights to ‘Madagascar – The Musical’. The DreamWorks animated movie will come to life at the Sydney Coliseum Theatre in Rooty Hill from December 16 this year (pictured below).

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Penrith’s Airbnb secrets Check out the surprise local holiday listings that are booked out year-round CASSIDY PEARCE

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or many, the idea of owning an Airbnb in Penrith may seem like a lost cause.

But, when an old property near Nepean Hospital went up for sale, Jodie Smith and her husband Andrew were eager to transform it.

“We’ve been building it, it was a renovation of an old house from the 1920’s, so we renovated that through the whole of COVID, and then November last year we went live,” she told the Weekender.

“We live in Kingswood, near Nepean Hospital, so we were targeting those doctors, specialists, people who needed appointments or people who needed to go to the actual hospital.”

Mrs Smith’s Airbnb, ‘Maxwell on Stafford’, provides travellers with an entire three-bedroom home to stay in, with a fairy light-lit barbeque area, and a central location just 400 metres from the hospital, and walking distance to Kingswood train station.

“We never thought it would be as popular as it has been, but we’re pretty much booked out all the time,” she said.

“I think last month was our most profitable

Jodie Smith and her husband Andrew Rowinski out the front of their Kingswood Airbnb.

Photo: Melinda Jane.

month, we’re usually only vacant three or four days a month.”

And this is just one of many Airbnbs in the area, which range from luxury waterfront properties to granny flats. Though the appeal of staying in Kingswood may not hold up to that of a tropical holiday destination, Mrs Smith assures that even those holidaying here deserve quality accommodation.

“A lot of people that we knew went, ‘Who in their right mind would want to come to Kingswood?’,” she said.

“When you think of Airbnb, you probably think coastal, near the beach, but it’s all decked out, it’s all very modern, and it’s beautiful inside. Everybody that stays there raves on about it and thinks it’s gorgeous and love the homely little touches that we’ve done in it.”

This is where Sandra Brookfield’s Airbnb comes in.

Inspired by her travels to luxurious tropical locations all around the world, Mrs Brookfield’s Airbnb, named ‘Noosa Gone South’,

Sandra Brookfield’s Airbnb, ‘Noosa Gone South’.

specifically aims to replicate that coastal feel in her Jamisontown granny flat, which includes a pool on-site.

“When they open the door, and they see all the beautiful colours and the original artwork, which is all Noosa artwork from a Noosa artist, the comments I get is, ‘Oh wow, this is lovely’,” she said.

When it comes to who’s staying in her Airbnb, Ms Brookfield said it’s anyone and everyone.

“Most of it is international guests coming, breaking the journey from the city to the Blue Mountains,” she said.

“After that, a lot of sports people, triathletes, netball, rowing, we’ve had Olympic people, even the Australian Chef of the Year came only a few months ago.”

Ms Brookfield wants to remind people that there’s every reason to holiday in Penrith.

“People will say, ‘But it’s Penrith!’,” she said.

“I say hang on, it’s a lovely area, and growing, so why wouldn’t you have something beautiful to stay in?”

“Is this a dream?”: Woman’s reaction to $4.8 million Set for Life win

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Penrith mother serving her COVID-19 isolation period has had her luck turn dramatically around after pocketing a $4.8 million Lotteries

win The woman thought she was still dreaming when she was awoken by lottery officials revealing she’d won Division One in ‘Set for Life’ and will be receiving $20,000 a month for the next 20 years.

The woman held the only division one winning entry in Set for Life draw 2539, drawn on Tuesday. She takes home the division one prize of $4.8 million, paid in instalments of $20,000 a month for 20 years.

The winning woman is the 102nd Set for Life winner since the game was introduced in 2015, and the 12th division one winner so far in 2022.

When an official from The Lott dialled the woman on Wednesday morning, she was still in bed and was woken up by the winning phone call.

“Oh my god! Oh my god!” she joyfully yelled.

“Is this a dream?! I’ve just woken up and I’m still lying in bed!

“I was apprehensive about answering this phone call, but I’m so glad I did. I don’t usually check my lottery tickets until Friday or Monday when I purchase new tickets, so I had no idea!

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“I have COVID right now, so I’m not feeling the greatest.

This has really boosted my mood. Wow, I can’t believe it.

“I’ve been playing the same lottery numbers in Set for Life for many years, and I’ve never expected it to happen.

This is a dream come true!

“I’ve always told my family, ‘If I ever win division one in Set for Life, I’ll frame the winning ticket on the wall!’.

I guess I’ll do that now!”

The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, isn’t about to quit her job despite the big win.

“I’m going to keep working because I love what I do, and it will keep me busy,” she said.

“Eventually, I’ll retire, and I can feel more secure about the future.

“My husband has wanted to buy a new car, so that will probably be the first thing we’ll do.

“We might also visit family overseas and surprise them. It’s something I’ve wanted to do my whole life, and now I can!

“Thank you for the best phone call to wake up to!”

Her winning 2-game Quickpick was purchased at the newsagency at Nepean Village in Penrith.

The winning numbers in Set for Life draw 4277 were 2, 3, 11, 40, 37, 28, and 29, while the supplementary numbers were 1 and 7.

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Listen and learn: Our guide to the best Penrith-based podcasts EMILY FESZCZUK

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odcasts are proving to be very popular and people from Penrith are getting in on the action and putting together their own audio segments.

The Weekender tracked down some local podcasts that provide engaging content on a range of topics.

‘Table for Two’ Co-owner of Penrith café Percy Plunkett Phil Hallani started interviewing business and hospitality operators in 2020 and was shocked by the power of the platform.

“I would ask other business owners how they hired staff or trained people and others wanted to know, so we started recording but then it really blew up when we would talk about mental health and the effects business had on our guests’ lives,” he said.

“A lot of people who are in the industry or those who want to get in listen and the podcast has helped my personal growth, so it is great to see more people doing them.”

‘The Heal my Health Podcast’ Clinical nutritionist Sally Whyte has been hosting episodes since August 2021 where she discusses health education, so the public can better understand their bodies and make informed health and food decisions.

Guest topics have included acupuncture,

The Mastered Mindset co-hosts Aaron Zarb and Matt Gamble. Photo: Melinda Jane.

hypnotherapy, fertility and psychology.

‘The Mastered Mindset Podcast’ Mindset coach Aaron Zarb’s podcast was born out of wanting to share positive energy

and help people with personal development.

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“We discuss everything from personal growth and development to spirituality and wellness.”

‘The Fuck It Diaries’ Jordan Springs content creator Emma Claiir has just started a new series with different guests where no topic is off limits and laughs are guaranteed You can enjoy listening to this one in the car, over a morning coffee or a glass of wine at night.

‘PSC Solar Academy’ Penrith Solar Centre Founder Jake Warner and Marketing Manager Daniel Eyles have also recently launched a video podcast that can be watched on YouTube.

It aims to educate consumers about the benefits and nitty gritty of solar power and battery storage.

‘On The Record’ We can’t finish without giving a plug to our own series which is a must-listen for anyone who loves and knows Penrith.

The Weekender’s Managing Editor Troy Dodds sits down and interviews prominent people from the Penrith community to get their stories about the past and present.

The podcasts can be found on most listening platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and iHeartRadio.

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Cambridge Gardens: Police start pursuit after car fails to pull over

A man has been charged after he engaged in a police pursuit and possessed a prohibited weapon in Cambridge Gardens.

About 3.20pm on Tuesday, July 12, police attempted to stop a grey Toyota Yaris on Boomerang Place, Cambridge Gardens.

The vehicle failed to stop and took off which led police to engage in a short pursuit.

It was quickly self-terminated after the offending vehicle crossed over to the incorrect side of the road.

At the same time PolAir was flying overhead and sighted the vehicle.

PolAir followed the vehicle to a shopping centre in Wetherill Park where the driver, a 27-year-old Cranebrook man and the passenger, a 22-year-old Cranebrook woman exited the vehicle.

They entered the shopping centre and police followed before arresting them at the scene.

The man was searched, and officers allegedly located a taser in a bag that he was carrying.

The pair were taken to Fairfield Police Station where checks revealed the man was the holder of a P2 Provisional licence that is currently disqualified.

The man was charged, and bail refused.

He is set to appear in Penrith Local Court on Wednesday, August 24.

Further enquiries are continuing in relation to the woman.

Cranebrook: Unpaid fines resulted in woman’s licence being suspended

A woman has been charged after being caught driving whilst suspended in Cranebrook.

About 2.30am on Wednesday, July 13, police were patrolling McHenry Road at Cranebrook.

They stopped a motor vehicle and spoke with the driver, a 29-year-old Quakers Hill woman.

Checks made on her licence revealed that she was a P2 Provisional driver, but her licence was endorsed suspended due to defaulting on fines.

The woman was charged and will appear at Penrith Local Court on Thursday, August 18.

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St Marys: Man busted allegedly stealing items from work site

A man has been charged with a string of offences after being caught in St Marys.

About 8.30pm on Saturday, July 16, police were patrolling Australia Street, St Marys when they saw a man throw a bag over the fence from a construction site.

The man allegedly climbed back through the fence and walked over to the bag to pick it up.

Officers watched the man walk over to a motor bike before they approached him.

The 23-year-old North St Marys man allegedly informed police that he had ridden the motorcycle to the location.

Checks revealed that the motorbike was stolen and that the man did not hold a driver’s licence.

The items in the bag were also suspected of being stolen from the construction site.

The man was arrested and charged with ‘Enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without a lawful excuse’, ‘Use registrable vehicle not display authorised number plates’, ‘Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen’, ‘Larceny’ and ‘Never licenced person drive vehicle on road – prior offence’.

He will appear in Penrith Local Court on Thursday, August 11.

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COURT CHALLENGE TO COVID FINES A legal case has been started in the Supreme Court of NSW this week by a number of people who received fines during the 2021 COVID lockdown.

The case is being brought against the Commissioner of Fines Administration and the NSW Police Commissioner and seeks orders from the Court that fines and/or their enforcement orders are declared invalid, and in the case of fines that have been paid, that money be refunded.

This kind of law is referred to as “administrative law”, which is the law that regulates government decision making.

Administrative law operates to provide systems to review decisions and actions taken by government agencies and tribunals, conduct investigations (for example the Commonwealth Ombudsman), review government agency practices, and a range of other functions.

It has been reported that the plaintiffs in this case will argue that the fines should be overturned and/or declared invalid because they lack appropriate detail.

There is legislation across the country that sets out what needs to be included in paper-

work relating to fines. In NSW the Fines Act 1996 sets out things like how fines/penalty notices and enforcement paperwork is to be served on recipients, what information needs to be contained in the fines, and what courses of action are available to people who wish to challenge them.

There has been much criticism of COVID19 related fines over the past couple of years for a number of reasons. One such criticism was the constantly changing nature of COVID restrictions and the perhaps unfair expectation that members of the public should be fully aware of restrictions in circumstances where, particularly towards the end of the various lockdown periods, restrictions became postcode specific, and even across different postcodes who were subject to restrictions many of these areas had different rules.

For example, there were 71 amendments to COVID restrictions/orders that occurred between July 2021 and October 2021.

If the new Supreme Court action is successful it could result in tens of thousands of fines being overturned and/or refunds being made to those who have already paid their fines.

TEENAGERS FACE SERIOUS CHARGES Four teenagers have been charged following an investigation into a number of aggravated home invasions.

The incidents took place in May this year in Willmot and Bligh Park.

Officers attached to Hawkesbury Police Area Command commenced an investigation into both incidents, prior to detectives from the State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad taking carriage under Strike Force Dites.

Following extensive inquiries, strike force investigators – with assistance of Raptor Squad officers – executed a search warrant at a home in Macquarie Fields about 11.20am on Tuesday.

A 16-year-old boy later attended Campbelltown Police Station about 4.50pm, where he was arrested and charged with a range of offences. He was refused bail to appear at a children’s court on Wednesday.

Three further teenage boys – two aged 17 and one aged 18 – were arrested at St Marys Police Station.

The 18-year-old was charged with eight offences including ‘be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner’, ‘in company rob while armed with dangerous weapon’, ‘special aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence’, ‘steal motor vehicle’, ‘drive conveyance taken without consent of owner’, ‘never licensed person drive vehicle on road’ and ‘participate criminal group contribute criminal activity’.

The two 17-year-olds were also charged with a range of offences.

The 18-year-old was refused bail to appear at Penrith Local Court, while the younger boys were both remanded in custody to appear at a children’s court this week.

Investigations under Strike Force Dites are ongoing.

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About 9pm on Thursday, August 14, police were patrolling Parker Street, Penrith when they sighted a man riding a pushbike and not wearing a helmet.

Officers have told the man to stop before he allegedly continued riding his pushbike faster.

Police followed the man and eventually stopped him in King Street, Penrith where they removed him from his bicycle.

They spoke with the 34-year-old Cambridge Park man before searching him and a bag he was carrying.

In the bag was a small clear resealable plastic bag, containing methylamphetamines and another bag containing what is believed to be cannabis.

The man was charged and will front Penrith Local Court on Monday, August 22.

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Cranebrook plan for eateries, servo and more headed to court EMILY FESZCZUK

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Development Application (DA) for a Taco Bell, El Jannah and Hungry Jacks in Cranebrook will now go to the NSW Land and Environment Court after Penrith City Council refused it.

The $8 million multi-use proposal, which was slated for the Waterside industrial area, also planned to include a 100-place childcare centre, a swim school, and a service station with a car wash.

The DA was submitted by the applicant Isaac Property Developments for the subject site on the corner of Andrews Road and Renshaw Street in November last year.

The Statement of Environmental Effects (SEE) said the food and drink premises would be able to operate 24 hours a day.

It would deliver Penrith’s second El Jannah restaurant and its first Taco Bell.

“The proposed development aims to provide convenient and accessible goods and services for the local Cranebrook and broader Penrith community,” the SEE said.

“The proposal is considered to be in the public interest as it will develop an underutilised site at the entrance to the Waterside industrial area while delivering a number of public, social and economic benefits with minimal adverse impacts.”

An artist’s impression of the proposed service station.

The document also highlighted the service station would be run by convenience retailer and South Australian family business On The Run (OTR) that has 145 stores.

“OTR is seeking to expand their offerings into the state of NSW with this particular site in Cranebrook to be one of the first OTR service stations in Metropolitan NSW,” it said.

“OTR at Cranebrook will provide a point of difference from traditional service station developments due to the added benefit of a drive-through attached to the control building.”

The proposed development was set to feature 128 car parking spaces and bicycle racks for 20 bikes.

Under the Penrith Local Environmental Plan 2010, the site in question is zoned IN2 Light Industrial.

With Penrith Council refusing consent, a Major Assessment Report stated that the proposal does not meet key objectives of the light industrial zone to provide a wide range of light industrial, warehouse and related land uses.

The proposed land uses were also deemed incompatible and was predicted to result in negative impacts relating to traffic, amenity, noise and safety.

That leaves the developer with the option of taking the matter to court, which it has confirmed it will do.

An Isaac Property Developments spokesperson told the Weekender that the development would be a great addition to the community if the court process proves successful in the future.

“We are delivering a convenience retail hub for the local community with a focus on family-oriented amenities, including a learn to swim school and childcare centre,” the spokesperson said.

“Our development will deliver a number of public, social and economic benefits for the area including the creation of approximately 400 job opportunities once under construction as well as injecting approximately $15 million into the local economy.”

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Much more than books If you haven’t visited your local library for a while, you may be very surprised EMILY FESZCZUK

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ibraries are more than just rows of books – they are a meeting place that allow residents to access a range of services.

Penrith City Council is celebrating Australian Library and Information Week (July 25-31) that showcases the important work and stories that libraries provide for the community.

Library Services Manager Sarah Dean, who overlooks the libraries in Penrith, St Marys and St Clair, said it is a “real joy” to serve different groups in the community.

“We run weekly baby time and story time sessions, we run programs for primary and high school students like HSC lectures and school holiday programs with magic shows and origami, and we are also starting a chess club and Dungeons and Dragons after school,” Ms Dean said.

“We also have great fiction and non-fiction books for adults but have expanded with author talks and writing workshops. We have eBooks, eAudio books, eMagazines and now people can download films and TV shows through our subscription to Beamafilm if they have a libray card.”

Along with books, children can also borrow from the toy library and library members can use resources such as DVDs or audio books on CD.

The team at Penrith City Library serve the community in many ways. Photo: Melinda Jane.

With a strong focus on reading and writing, Ms Dean said the staff now also assist with digital literacy.

“We have always helped people with queries like finding references or to research their family history, but we have seen an increase in people needing help accessing digital resources such as filling in Centrelink forms or setting up myGov accounts,” she said.

“We have embraced that need in the last five

or so years and can help people with different tasks such as setting up email accounts or applying for a passport.

“We have a variety of things on offer to encourage people to come in and we love helping the community.”

To mark the occasion, Penrith Council is hosting an event on Saturday, July 23 from 10am to 3pm in the Mondo community space.

“We purchased an electric van last year

named ‘Evie’, which we use for things like our library service deliveries, our toy library outreach service, and our pop-up library, so the Mayor will be officially launching that,” Ms Dean said.

“It will also be a free family-friendly event with a book sale, coffee and cookie giveaway, an art activity for the kids, and a visit from a water dragon.”

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he future has finally come to Penrith, with robot waiters and waitresses popping up at a number of local restaurants.

Mr Su’s Kitchen in St Marys is one location that’s paved the way, having had the new tech for four months now.

Initially, the decision to bring on the robots was a matter of convenience during peak times, according to staff member Sandy Su. “Sometimes when it gets busy, there’s not a lot of people to get the food out, so we decided to get a robot,” she said.

“Also, it’s convenient, a lot of people love it.”

The robotic cat, named Bella, uses sensors on the ceiling to navigate around the tables and deliver orders to the correct patron.

Lights along the floor also help the cat to avoid the hustle and bustle of the busy restaurant, stopping swiftly when the path is found to be obstructed.

Though this may not seem like much, for many customers, it’s become a highlight of their trip.

“People seem to really love the cat,” Ms Su said.

“Sometimes when I’m serving people, they’re like, ‘Aww, I wish it was the cat!’”.

For many, this is because, upon rubbing her ears, Bella is programmed to react and speak,

Charmaine Collier, Ann Jackson, Michele Orban and Norma Cross being served by robot waiter, Bella, at Mr Su’s Kitchen. Photo: Melinda Jane.

though you never quite know what response you’re going to get!

She can also sing ‘Happy Birthday’, earning high praise from even the most hard-to-please customers.

“The kids love it, they want it to sing all the time, and they want it to come out all the time,” Ms Su said.

But, it’s not just the little ones who love the cat, with even adults finding fun in the experience.

Regular customer Michele Orban recounts the first time she saw the robot at Mr Su’s Kitchen.

“This woman here is petting it and everything, and the robot is talking, and I’m just mesmerised, I am cacking myself laughing at her, and so she goes, ‘All you’ve got to do is just stroke it’,” she said.

“The robot was so sweet to this lady. For me, it’s saying, ‘What are you doing? Hands off me!’. It’s hilarious. This robot is actually so much fun.”

With only a few eateries in Penrith boasting the new technology so far, Ms Orban is sure she’ll never get bored of Bella.

“It is such a unique talking point,” she said.

“The food brings you here, but that is an experience that you just want to keep coming back and re-doing.”

Should more local restaurants employ robot waiters? Email your thoughts to news@westernweekender.com.au.

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It seems a shame that the long standing Penrith Paceway venue can be swallowed up for a football field (Editor's Desk, Weekender July 15). Not only is it a trotting track, its premises are home to a licensed club, the printing museum, the Ross Hutchison Foundation, the Penrith Show, Wednesday markets, occasional circuses, ANZAC ceremonies, Carols by Candlelight events, spillover parking, the recycling bins, and no doubt other functions, all of which benefit the wider community. It is a rare green space in a city already being changed by high and medium density housing. There seems to be an obsession with so called “world class football stadiums” that are rarely if ever filled. Surely a better solution can be found.

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move across the road, does that mean said high rises may be developed at the existing site? I hope to hell not! I can’t remember the last time I went to the Penrith Show. I think with better transport available now to get to Homebush, people may be more inclined to go there anyway. I’m sure there are plenty of ways to preserve the history of the Paceway, and given the overall space I can’t see why something small enough couldn’t be included externally from the stadium or somewhere inside.

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Babylon St Marys! What an appropriate name (Sex shop, cinema approved, Weekender July 1). Babylon had a history of worshipping false gods and sexual immorality was widespread. Do we really want or need this establishment in our area?

Some states in Australia are trying to make it unlawful for parents to advise their children against this sort of behaviour. But these types of places are allowed to encourage sexual immorality, say that they have principles and also state that this establishment is a safe place. Sexual immorality was the downfall of many civilisations. Will it be the downfall of ours too?

G WESTCOTT, EMU PLAINS

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Lucinda scores big win Local student named School-Based Apprentice of the Year at NSW Training Awards CASSIDY PEARCE

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athWest Innovation College student Lucinda Boreham has won the prestigious School-Based Apprentice of the Year Award at the NSW Training Awards (Western Sydney and Blue Mountains).

Lucinda already has a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care and a Certificate II in Business, and is currently a school-based trainee at Explore & Develop Emu Plains.

“I’ve always had a love and a passion for young kids since I literally could remember,” she said.

“I did try a few other things like wedding design and forensic science, but I seemed to always go back to childcare.”

Despite her hard work in the field, as she works towards studying primary education at university next year, Lucinda had no expectations of winning the award.

“On the night, I was looking at the other people that I was going up against, and they’d told me all of their stories, and I thought I had no chance, but as soon as it was announced, I was like, ‘Wow, this is awesome!’,” she said.

This news was met with delight from Lucinda Boreham and her parents, CathWest Innovation College teacher, Clinton Boreham, and Principal Cathy Larkin.

“I actually probably embarrassed myself. CathWest Innovation College Assistant Principal, Samantha Boreham.

I leapt up, I was cheering like I was a 15 or 16-year-old myself,” she said.

“Lucinda has just worked so hard, and is so deserving of this, but was very, very nervous. I think between her nervousness, combined with her hard work, I was thrilled for her.”

This is the third year in a row that students from CathWest have taken out the award, in addition to earning nominations and wins in other categories. Ms Larkin said that she couldn’t be prouder of her students and the success they’ve been able to gain from the school.

“We know that for every student that really throws themselves into this, they are set up for success, but to have that recognition is the icing on the cake, and just really confirms that the programs and the approach we’re taking to learning and to our learning pathways are very positive, and very successful, and it’s not just us that think that,” she said.

This notion is confirmed by Lucinda, who credits CathWest for her ability to pursue her dream career before she even finishes school.

“This school made me be able to be where I am, I wouldn’t have been able to do it at a normal school,” she said.

“Being able to have the timetable be flexible has absolutely made it 10 times easier and better.”

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Better mind and body Born in Penrith, Hypnoga is set to be the next big thing in the wellness world CASSIDY PEARCE

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ypnosis and Yoga are two things that, aside of being forms of selfcare, don’t seem to have much in common. But Heidi Stenschke has put the two together, and is bringing her mastery to Penrith.

Hypnoga has been coined by Ms Stenschke as a program which combines the poses of Yoga with the principles of Hypnosis, and is themed around the 7 Chakras or energy centres of the body. Having studied Neuro Linguistic Programming and Hypnosis, and completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, merging the two was a no brainer.

“It was during my own private practice that the concept of combining both Hypnosis and Yoga came to me,” she said.

“Hypnosis alone is effective by providing powerful suggestions to the unconscious mind. Yoga alone is powerful in providing an embodiment of the physical body and guidance at a spiritual level. I quickly realised how powerful the combination would be in producing lasting change.”

Given that she attended Harvard University, and worked as the Assistant State Secretary for the Australian Manufacturing Workers Union NSW for seven years, this career change is quite a dramatic one for Ms Stenschke. As for why she decided to make this change, Ms

Heidi Stenschke is following her Hypnoga dreams. Photo: Melinda Jane.

Stenschke said that though it came from her passions for both Hypnosis and Yoga, it was also a decision that she made for her family.

“My mum has been diagnosed with frontal lobe dementia. Her health was, and is, deteriorating rapidly and it was important to me and my family that we keep her in the family home,” she said.

“My mum was in need of better care and support at home, as was my father. He still struggles to grasp that his wife, best friend and life partner is not ‘herself’ anymore. I felt I was losing two parents, not one. I needed to find a way to offer more time and support for my parents.”

And so, Ms Stenschke launched Hypnoga for the very first time on June 6 this year, her mum’s birthday, and has been teaching three classes a week at Ropes Crossing Community Hub. Though the new program is often met with curiosity and intrigue, Ms Stenschke is already receiving positive feedback. With students already piling in from all over New South Wales, and the world, Ms Stenschke couldn’t be more excited to continue building on this empire – which includes starting up classes at Nin Yoga Studio next month.

“I am honoured and humbled to be in a position to pursue my passion. I hope to inspire others to pursue their passion,” she said.

For more information on Hypnoga, you can visit hypnoga.org or email info@hypnoga.org.

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I am pleased to share Council’s fitness and aquatics team is ramping up operations with a suite of new service offerings for the community.

Ripples Penrith Aquatic Centre is trialling winter opening hours, providing year-round access to the outdoor pools for the first time in recent history.

Instead of closing for the winter season, Ripples Penrith will continue to operate from 6am to 9am Monday to Friday on a trial basis.

This extended opening follows a stream of upgrades completed at the Penrith facility in the past two years. Council has re-invested in the centre with a complete retiling of the main pool, the installation of a new balance tank, and a range of other measures allowing the centre to operate more efficiently during the colder months.

To complement our growing programs, Ripples has launched an adults Squads program at Ripples St Marys which helps Learn to Swim participants and young swimmers dive into the world of competitive swimming. The program improves overall fitness, technique and creates social connections for swimmers.

Our City’s keen swimmers will now be able to continue their love of swimming into adulthood with Ripples’ new Adult

Training Program of Swimming.

Also at St Marys, the Ripples Hydrotherapy Centre has expanded its operating hours by introducing Quiet Time sessions, designed for individuals or small groups to use the hydrotherapy pool in a less noisy environment.

The sessions cater for those with sensory needs too.

Quiet Time now operates 9am – 12pm Monday to Friday in the hydrotherapy pool opposite Ripples St Marys Fitness and Aquatic Centre.

It’s fantastic to see the investment Council has made in improving community facilities such as Ripples, creating more opportunities for our residents.

We know our community is passionate about sporting pursuits and enjoying the outdoors.

These new programs and initiatives will provide a broader section of the community with the chance to better their health and wellbeing throughout the year, which I’m really proud of.

Go to ripplesnsw.com.au to find out more about these new and expanded programs.

See you next week.

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Get the girls together! A holiday awaits as hot locations revealed CASSIDY PEARCE

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hen it comes to choosing who you want to go on a holiday with, nothing quite beats a girls’ trip.

Whether it’s cocktails on the beach, shopping, or gallery hopping, it’s no secret that spending time with like-minded women is good for the soul, albeit not great for the bank account.

To celebrate the release of season two of ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip’, Hayu surveyed Aussie women to find out what they really think of a girls’ trip, and revealed that they are well loved by most.

Agency Owner of itravel Penrith, Belle Goldie, agrees with this sentiment.

“Girls’ trips can be an absolute life changing experience,” she said.

The benefits of going on a girls’ trip are not just limited to strengthening relationships with friends. Getting out of the house is also known to improve the mental health of travellers, and it might even be good for their families at home.

“It’s about de-stressing, re-energising yourself, being surrounded by like-minded women,” Ms Goldie said.

“Girls’ trips, also, if you’ve got children, it lets the kids bond with the other parent and not be looked after by mum all the time.”

And the location options are endless.

“The hot places at the moment for girls’ trips would be the USA, Bali, Thailand, Melbourne, Adelaide for the Barossa Valley, Tasmania as well is quite popular at the moment for small trips away,” Ms Goldie said.

18 per cent of survey respondents said that forming new friendships was tough when on a girls’ trip. If this is your goal, Ms Goldie recommends looking into solo travelling agencies or Facebook groups.

“If you don’t have a group of girlfriends, because not everyone has, you can join these solo women’s trips and make friends for life,” she said.

The survey also stated that sorting and splitting money during the trip is also a challenge for 30 per cent of women aged 25 to 44.

“Make sure that all of your receipts are in each individual’s name, rather than one person paying for the accommodation, and one person paying for the flights,” Ms Goldie said.

“Everyone should be, really, paying for themselves, and that protects everyone in case someone needs to cancel, especially because of COVID.” Ultimately, Ms Goldie said that a lot of these struggles and stresses can be alleviated by booking your trip with a travel agent.

“Getting a group of women together, we’re all very opinionated, and sometimes it’s just easier to hand that responsibility over to a travel agent,” she said.

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TURNING BACK TIME There is just something so special about seeing old shots of High Street, Penrith like this.

The photograph was taken from the verandah of the old Tattersalls Hotel, looking east, in 1936.

The building located on the right is Murray’s feed, seed and hardware store.

Murray’s would become a High Street icon for many decades to come.

Featured in this photograph is other wonderful historic elements, such as the old cars parked alongside the not-so-busy road.

A man crosses the street in the foreground, while another stands and reads the newspaper, catching up with the latest events happening around town. Perhaps it’s the latest Nepean Times.

A great flashback to old-time Penrith and an indication of how much has changed in our city.

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The owners and staff of businesses that provide goods and services often become friends who get their customers through the day with their smiles and advice.

Nominating them for the annual Penrith City Local Business Awards is a great way to thank business people and their staff for their efforts to provide outstanding goods and services.

Nominations for the 2022 Penrith City Local Business Awards opened last week and the thousands of online nominations already received show that businesses in Penrith City have many loyal and happy customers who appreciate their ongoing efforts.

Managing Director Steve Loe offered special thanks to the Awards’ Presenting Partners, Commonwealth Bank and

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enrith has been so dominant this year that it’s sometimes easy to forget about other sides that have improved immensely this season to put themselves in Premiership contention.

There is no doubt that one of those sides is the Cronulla Sharks, who under coach Craig Fitzgibbon have gone from a side that fell out of the top eight at the back end of the season in 2021, to one sitting in third spot as the business end of the year gets underway.

Fitzgibbon is getting the best out of Matt Moylan at five-eighth, helped by Nicho Hynes who has made a successful transition to a game manager at halfback; still with plenty to learn but doing enough to ensure the Sharks win more games than they lose.

Hynes was quoted recently as saying he learned a lot from Nathan Cleary in Blues camp; he’ll get to put that to the test when he comes up against his Origin team mate on Saturday evening.

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This Saturday’s twilight NRL game sees the Sharks face their biggest test yet: a Penrith team that has come through the Origin period unbeaten, with their representative stars back in action after being rested last weekend.

And just like he did after Origin I when the Panthers faced Newcastle, I’d expect Nathan Cleary to respond to the Origin decider loss in pretty strong fashion this weekend.

Avoiding Origin talk would have been the mission of the week but for a competitor like Cleary, there’s no question it’ll be burning in the back of his mind – solved only by putting on the boots and going out there to confront 80 minutes again.

You see when the likes of Cleary and Jarome

Luai are criticised, they respond not by sulking or going into their shell, but by producing standout games that reminds us all of why they wore the sky blue in the first place.

And certainly you’d expect most of Penrith’s Origin players to have a bit of extra gusto in them heading into this one; as they work to clear the Origin cobwebs and get on with the job for the Panthers.

Managing that process would have been a big part of Ivan Cleary’s week, not that he had too much time to drill down on it. He let the Origin players have the first half of the week off, all part of handling the workload of his biggest assets during this period.

Cleary would not want to dwell on what happened at Origin nor use it as motivation to do better for Penrith, but he also knows what makes his players tick. There’s certain individuals who will use the Origin disappointment as motivation, others who would rather forget about it. It is the latter Cleary must focus on

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You can’t read too much into Penrith’s form last weekend. A narrow win over the Tigers was impressive under the circumstances, but the game is best forgotten. There was very little to learn from it.

Cronulla has been dealt a major blow with their try scoring machine Sione Katoa ruled out for the rest of the season, with Connor Tracey taking his place on the wing.

With Cleary and co back on deck, the Panthers should return to the side we know and love this weekend – and I’d expect a strong kicking game will ensure the home team dominates field position and gets the job done.

Regardless, this is a big test of where Penrith are at – their first match against a top eight side since they played the Cowboys back in late May. Whatever the result, we’ll learn plenty from it.

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Cleary’s Bali break: Panthers and Blues halfback Nathan Cleary was always planning to jet off to Bali for a few days regardless of the result of last Wednesday night’s Origin decider.

The mid-season freshen up was planned as part of Ivan Cleary’s representative mud map, designed to get Penrith through the difficult period and prepare the side for the run to the Finals. The coach was adamant he didn’t want the Origin players at Panthers HQ or at last Sunday’s game against the Tigers. He wanted them to have a complete break from footy.

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Armchair critics get it wrong: Criticism of Nathan Cleary has followed him pretty much from day one, and only intensifies when a big game like Origin III doesn’t go his side’s way. But the critics fail to acknowledge that he’s still only 24-years-old, thrown into Penrith’s first grade team and into the Blues side during desperate times, likely ahead of schedule. Comparisons to the likes of Cooper Cronk, Johnathan Thurston and Andrew Johns are utterly ridiculous given the benefit of 10 extra years of footy sits with players like that.

Recency bias ensures critics remember Cronk, Thurston and Johns at their best – not when they were still crafting their game. Cleary may well go down as one of the greats, especially given his best footy is clearly in front of him.

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Heritage matters: Those taking shots at the likes of Jarome Luai and Brian To’o for wanting to represent Samoa at the World Cup need to adjust their old-fashioned thinking.

The game is changing. We should be embracing those who play with such extraordinary passion for the heritage and cultures that mean so much to them. And yes, that can mean playing with just as much passion in a New South Wales jersey as a Samoan one.

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Leniu on the outer: Just what’s going on with Spencer Leniu? He was left out of the side to play the Tigers last weekend despite the lack of first grade experience in the team. Against the Roosters he played just nine minutes off the bench, down from 23 minutes he got in against the Warriors. And he’s not been named

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Grant sells: Former Panthers forward Tim Grant wisely invested in property during his time in the NRL, which is now starting to bear fruit. Last weekend he finalised the sale of a four bedroom, two bathroom property he owned at Leppington.

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Shield presentation: The NRL is yet to open discussions with Penrith about the presentation of the J.J Giltinan Shield should they win the Minor Premiership, which now seems a given. However, I can confirm it is the club’s preference to have the Shield presented in front of their home fans in Round 24, ahead of the game against the Warriors.

in the 17 for this Saturday’s clash with the Sharks at BlueBet Stadium either. While the Panthers are planning for Leniu to be at the club next season, there’s no doubt questions are being raised about his future at the foot of the Mountains. He’s shown plenty of potential over the years, but something is clearly hindering his progress.

Ciraldo ponders future: The Panthers are still confident Cameron Ciraldo will remain at the club next season but they can’t escape the ongoing speculation about his future. The Bulldogs rumour simply won’t go away despite the red flags that surround the deal. This week, he was suddenly talked about in the same breath as the Dragons, who appear to be going cold on Anthony Griffin. But as I reported a few weeks back, the Eels remain a huge possibility – Brad Arthur needs to produce a stellar finish to the season and likely a Grand Final appearance to convince the powers that be that he remains the long-term solution.

At this stage, Penrith are comfortable that Ciraldo isn’t being distracted by what’s going on behind the scenes. They’re also confident Andrew Webster is focused on the job at hand and not preparing for his switch to the Warriors. But if the Panthers drop a few games, rest

assured the club will likely ensure the coaching train is very much focused and on track.

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Silverware secured: The Panthers took home the first ever Royce Simmons Cup when they toppled the Tigers 18-16 at CommBank Stadium last Saturday. Stand-in skipper Dylan Edwards was handed the honour of hoisting the NRL team’s first piece of silverware for the year (pictured).

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Bookies back Panthers: Penrith are now at almost unbackable odds of $2.00 to win the Premiership with the TAB, making them one of the shortest priced Premiership favourites in history, especially at this stage of the season.

To put things into context, Melbourne sits on the second line of betting at $7.00.

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LUKE READY FOR WHAT 2023 BRINGS NATHAN TAYLOR

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anthers rookie Soni Luke says he’s ready to step up in the absence of departing Blues hooker Api Koroisau next season.

With the two-time Premiership winner off to join Tim Sheens and co. at the Wests Tigers, Penrith have a huge role to fill at dummy half.

While it appears Mitch Kenny will get first crack at the vacant number 9 jumper next season, fellow hooker Soni Luke – who made his NRL debut in Round 7 this year – said he’d love to be in the mix also.

Speaking with Extra Time following his third game in first grade last weekend, Luke said he’d love to secure a bench role if Kenny gets the starting spot.

“Obviously Mitch has been there and has been doing that role the last three or four years, so he’s kind of done his apprenticeship. He’ll probably be looking forward to that starting role and if I’m coming off the bench then I’ll be stoked with that,” the 26-year-old said.

“Just learning every week, playing first grade every week would be awesome. But I still have a heap of work to do before I get there. I’ve got another pre-season to come and I’ll be learning off Api has much as I can before he leaves as well.”

Koroisau will be a huge loss for Penrith next season, with Kenny praising him several times in previous interviews for the impact the crafty Fijian has had on his own development.

Soni Luke is likely to get more time in first grade next season. Photo: NRL Images.

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Luke said there’s no better dummy half in the game to learn off than Koroisau.

“He’s unreal! He’s probably the best hooker in the comp at the moment,” the St Marys junior admitted.

“He plays both sides of the ball, is great in defence and even better in attack. He’s so good for guys like Mitch and I. We ask him a million questions and he’s always letting us know where we can be better and what other things we can do to get better as well.

“I can’t give him a big enough wrap. He’s been awesome for me.”

With Penrith limited on funds for next season, it’s highly unlikely they will go to market to secure another hooker. Knowing the club is putting faith in Kenny and himself next season is music to Luke’s ears.

“It’s massive. I take a lot of confidence when stuff like that happens,” Luke said.

“Just the trust that Ivan and the staff have in guys like me and Mitch, it’s pretty cool to have in the back of your head when you’re training all pre-season knowing that there’s going to be a role there for you.”

Following another honest performance in the NRL last week, Luke will return to NSW Cup this Sunday to face Blacktown Workers at H.E Laybutt Sporting Complex.

Luke said he’s been enjoying his cameos in first grade this year, and he’ll now wait for his next opportunity.

“It’s pretty fun, I’m pretty lucky to be part of a good team and a good system, and it makes it a lot easier to play around these guys as well,” he said.

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anthers prop Moses Leota won’t make a call on his World Cup future until later this year, but one thing is certain – he has a huge decision on his hands.

Eligible to represent both Samoa and New Zealand, the 27-year-old local junior is expected to be in high demand for both nations when the 2022 Rugby League World Cup kicks off this November.

Will Leota join several of his Panthers teammates playing for rising nation Samoa or will he link back up with the Kiwis, who he made his long-awaited debut with just last month?

Speaking with Extra Time after eating breakfast at Emu Hall on his 27th birthday on Wednesday, Leota said representing New Zealand for the first time recently was a special moment for both he and his family.

“We haven’t played back in New Zealand since 2019 and I’ve got heaps of family there, including my Nana,” the Auckland product said.

“That was the main reason I wanted to play for the Kiwis because I could go over there and play a game in front of them.

“My Nana was super happy; she was there at the game cheering me on. She’s proud of my achievements and how far I’ve come. She’s my number one supporter.”

Whichever country Leota chooses to represent later this year, that team will get a massive boost. After returning from a fractured shoulder back in May, Leota has been in outstanding form ever since and has played a pivotal role in Penrith’s near undefeated season so far.

While the understrength Panthers got a late scare against the last-placed Wests Tigers last weekend, they managed to do enough in the end to record their 16th victory of the year.

“I felt the boys that came up to first grade did a really good job and, even though there were some errors, we got the win which was the main thing,” Leota said.

Down 16-12 with six minutes remaining, inspirational prop James Fisher-Harris scored the match winner under the posts in his 150th game. It was a real couch jumping moment for Panthers supporters back home as well as his teammates, including Leota, on the sideline.

“Bro, I was super proud of Fish,” Leota said.

“We were just all sweating on the sideline

Moses Leota in action during Penrith’s narrow win over the Wests Tigers last weekend. Photo: NRL Images.

because they were up, and he came in clutch and scored that last try – and on his big milestone too.

“That’s the type of player he is. He just shows up every week and he shows up for the boys.”

Best mates off the field as well as on, Leota was full of praise for Penrith’s engine room leader, who appears to be getting better with each and every game he plays.

“I’ve always looked up to him, his work rate is out of this world,” Leota said of Fisher-Harris.

“He looks up to Kobe [Bryant] and he pretty much has the same mindset as he did. I’m just trying to get some little gems out of him to help my game.”

This Saturday evening at a packed out BlueBet Stadium, Penrith will be aiming for their ninth straight win. They’ll take on a Cronulla Sharks side who have been one of the surprise packets of the season – sitting in third position with less than two months before Finals.

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explosive backline, Leota and his teammates know they’ll have to be at their very best to keep their winning run alive.

“The Sharks have really shown up this year – what are they third on the ladder?” Leota asked.

“We really need to be on our game this

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week and it’ll be good to have the Blues State of Origin boys back just in time for the big game too.”

Penrith’s Origin contingent returned to Panthers HQ on Thursday morning in preparation for tomorrow night’s blockbuster clash.

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The three sides I feel pose the biggest threat to the Panthers are the Sharks, Storm and Eels with the Cowboys being the dark horse.

You might find picking North Queensland, who are going into Round 19 second on the ladder, as the dark horse confusing, but I think when the Finals begin, they won’t have the experience to make it to the Grand Final and will fall agonisingly short.

So, we’re down to the Sharks, Storm and Eels. All three sides have shown me enough this season to suggest if they make the Grand Final, they have the players, depth and coaching experience to topple the Penrith Panthers.

Cronulla have experienced campaigners like Matt Moylan, Nicho Hynes, Wade Graham and Dale Finucane to trouble Penrith in the big games.

The Storm may look like they have the hippy-hippy shakes at the moment but when the whips start cracking, they have one of the best coaches in the game plus a cast of superstars in Munster, Smith, Hughes and Grant.

Which leaves us with the Eels.

Now while they may have trouble beating the cellar-dwellers, so far in 2022, they are the only side to beat the Panthers. They also seem to have no trouble ‘getting up’ for their western Sydney rivals.

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ith only seven rounds remaining in the 2022 NRL season, this is the time where teams show what they’re worth and start making a run towards the Finals and then ultimately the Grand Final, in an effort to win the whole competition.

The Panthers did it last year and are bookies favourites to go back-to-back this year as well. I obviously think Penrith can win it again, but I also believe there are realistically three other teams which can threaten the Panthers on the big day.

To start with, I’d like to eliminate five teams which I believe have no chance of making the Top 8 let alone the big dance. No disrespect intended but let’s put a red-felt pen through the Titans, Tigers, Bulldogs, Knights and Warriors. It just hasn’t been their year.

The next block of four teams I’d like to take out of the equation are the Raiders, Dragons, Sea Eagles and Roosters. These four sides are all fighting for the last spot in the Top 8 and just don’t have the momentum to go all the way.

The next two sides will make the eight and if they click can easily get to the second week of the Finals.

The Rabbitohs and Broncos can cause some headaches but I think they’ll have a better shot next year.

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ood business or poor management? It was a common question this week when representatives of Parramatta coach Brad Arthur were reported to be sounding out rival clubs for his services.

Arthur denied any such moves, saying he’d worked so hard with the Eels to put them in Premiership contention, loved the club, lived seven minutes from training, and still had so much more to do.

But of course, Arthur’s management is fully aware his future may not be solely his decision.

In the NRL coaching caper, it rarely is.

So, what’s wrong with his representatives quietly manoeuvring to open as many options as possible? It’s their job, after all, to look after their client (oh, and their own financial interests) as best as possible. It’s their job to realise, if Arthur finishes his ninth season without a Premiership, the usual calls for change at Parra will come.

It’s their job to realise that if he does deliver, the more interest there is for his client, the more his price to stay heads north. It’s our job to realise that be you a player, coach, commentator or cleaner, this is a business. Often a ruthless one.

And there is always much happening behind the scenes.

The above could well stay behind the scenes if Arthur leads his Eels to the Premiership.

On Fox League’s ‘NRL Tonight’ last Tuesday, 1996 Premiership winner Mark Carroll said it won’t be this year.

“Against the top teams they play like Tarzan, but against the bottom teams they look like Jane.

I need to see Tarzan more often,” he said.

On the same show, former Eels captain Tim Mannah went the other way.

“I still think they can win the comp. As we’re

Parramatta Eels coach Brad Arthur. Photo: NRL Images.

seeing at other clubs, a few injuries are bringing those clubs back to the pack. And the Eels are the only team to beat Penrith at Penrith and Melbourne in Melbourne. On their day they’ll beat anybody.”

Mannah’s comments are backed up by last year’s Finals when they lost to Penrith in a semi 8-6 – one of the great games of rugby league, despite the low score.

Four times Arthur has taken Parramatta to

Week 2 of the Finals and lost in sudden death.

Improving on that could well depend on the next seven weeks leading into the post-season.

Their draw is tough – against Brisbane twice, Penrith, Manly, Souths, Canterbury and Melbourne to finish.

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LENIU MAKES SHOCK NSW CUP APPEARANCE AS PANTHERS FALL A

n understrength Penrith Panthers have been upset 32-20 by the Western S u b u r b s Magpies at Leichhardt Oval in the K n o c k- O n Effect NSW Cup. T h e Panthers were missing several regulars to first grade duty, however they were boosted by the surprise inclusion of Spencer Leniu.

The Panthers went close to scoring in the opening 10 minutes, however a kick ahead just beat Thomas Jenkins to the sideline.

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Cleary said “time will tell” if resting all seven NSW players was the right call.

“Certainly history will show that... and a lot of people will talk about it... it’s a mental drain that Origin period,” he said.

“For most of our guys it’s only the second time they’ve done it.”

Cleary hinted it would be unlikely that James Fisher-Harris, Viliame Kikau or Dylan Edwards would be rested in the coming weeks despite stepping up during the Origin period.

“All of those guys have had a week off somewhere... I’m not thinking like that at the moment,” he said.

cut-out pass from Jack Cole. It didn’t take long for Wests to even up as Tyrone Peachey set up Brandon Tumeth in the 20th minute.

Penrith took back the lead four minutes later when Luke Sommerton ducked over from dummy-half.

The Magpies took a 14-12 lead to half-time after Johnny Mitsias scored and Jock Madden added a penalty goal on the siren.

The Panthers’ minds were clearly left behind after the break as they conceded three tries within the first 17 minutes of the second half.

Wests were reduced to 12 players in the 70th minute when Junior Pauga was sin binned, with the Panthers adding tries through Jenkins and Dickson, however it was too little, too late for the Mountain men.

It was good news for the Panthers in the Jersey Flegg Cup as they ran out 26-16 winners over the Wests Tigers earlier in the day.

The Panthers got off to a perfect start as Keegan Russell-Smith set up Cody Lawson with a pinpoint kick after just two minutes.

Further tries to Kristian-Li Mai and Ryley Smith saw the Panthers open a 14-0 lead before the Tigers crossed through Kurt Picken.

Another try to Smith in the shadows of halftime gave the Panthers a 20-4 advantage at the break.

A pair of Tigers tries to Jaycob Anjoul and Michael Tannous cut the margin to four points with 10 minutes to go, before a try with four minutes left by Tyreece Tonga wrapped up the 10-point win for Penrith.

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ENTERTAINMENT MOVIES, TELEVISION, MUSIC AND MORE – PENRITH’S LEADING ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE

UNLIKELY DUO ON STAGE TOGETHER CASSIDY PEARCE

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roy Cassar-Daley is known as one of Australia’s biggest country stars.

But Penrith audiences are set to see the entertainer in a new light next month, when he brings his new tour with Ian Moss to Panthers.

For Troy, his love of music began at a young age, spurred by days spent with his father in Sydney.

“I used to go and see my Dad all the time, and lived with him for a little while in Sydney.

He played acoustic guitar and harmonica, and when I used to go down and visit him, if I was

crying, he would pull out the harmonica and the guitar for me, and it took my mind off it,” he said.

“That was my first introduction to live music, and that was the main reason I picked up the guitar in the first place.”

Troy carried this notion through to his own family, with his wife and children not only being a part of the entertainment industry themselves, but also becoming sources of inspiration for Troy’s writing.

This is something that he’s has been able to explore whilst on the ‘Together Alone Tour’ with Cold Chisel’s Ian Moss, wherein the two delve into the memories which became lyrics in their greatest hits.

“All of the conversations that I’ve had with Ian about these times on the road have all been positive memories, all you want to do is share the stories behind these songs as you go, and that’s one thing this show is all about,” he said.

“When we get on stage together, we can actually reminisce about some of the stories that inspired these tunes.”

Though the two may seem like an odd pairing, Troy said that they have enjoyed experimenting in what has become a fusion of blues and country, and bonded over some other, more unique qualities.

“I invited Don [Walker] and Ian to come to the recording of this record that I was doing

with Nash Chambers up on the Central Coast, and Ian walked in and realised that all of us were sitting around with no shoes on, and he said, ‘I think I’ve found my people!’,” he said.

“And then, he walked in and sang this incredible harmony on a song called ‘Dark End of the Street’, and from that moment on, we became really good friends.”

The tour sees the two not only performing songs from the tour’s accompanying EP, but also playing on some of each other’s biggest hits, and collaborating on covers.

The ‘Together Alone Tour’ will be on at the EVAN Theatre in Penrith on Friday, August 12 at 8pm. For more information or to book, visit penrith.panthers.com.au.

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THINGS TO DO Collector Con heading to Penrith

Drumming spectacular in the Mountains

Story time at your local library

Next weekend, head to Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre for Collector Con Penrith. From 9.30am to 2.30pm on Sunday, July 31, the centre is opening its doors to lovers of action figures, trading cards, die-cast cars, model cars both vintage and new, Star Wars, MOTU, Marvel, DC, Transformers, TMNT, Funko POPS, badges, pins and more. Visit collectorcon.com.au.

Next Saturday, July 30, take a trip up to Blue Mountains Theatre, when they present Australia’s own world-renowned traditional Japanese drumming ensemble, Taikoz, in their new collaboration, ‘Coming Together’. ‘Coming Together’ brings contemporary music, dance and spoken word to the stage. For more information, visit bluemountainstheatre.com.au.

This week, take the kids along to a story time session at Penrith or St Marys Library. The sessions, aimed at babies zero to two-year-old, or at two to five-year-olds, see the little ones engaged in stories, songs and rhymes. Bookings are essential, and limited to one booking per family. For more information or to lock in your spot, visit https://bit.ly/3B7XjG1.

BARGAIN BUYS

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

Morning tea every Friday morning.

Penrith Markets Wednesdays. Penrith Showground.

BUSINESS

Penrith Valley Chamber of Commerce Regular events.

For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit www.penrithchamber.org.au.

CLASSES AND FUN

Sunset Station Singers Mondays 7pm, St Marys RSL. Rhonda 0408 218 965.

The Sunset Station Singers entertain residents mainly in nursing homes. The song list is over 130 songs, ranging from their old time favourites to more current songs.

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

Tai chi and qiqong exercise.

COMMUNITY GROUPS

Penrith Rotary Club Mondays 6.30pm. 0416 157 668.

New members welcome. The Rotary Club generally meets at Penrith Bowling Club.

Penrith Lions Club Second and fourth Monday of the month. Penrith Bowling Club. 4736 1546. For more information about membership and upcoming events, visit the Lions on Facebook.

Cambridge Park Lions Club Second and fourth Tuesday of the month. Henry Sports Club. 0417 336 905 or 0406 909 423.

Jordan Springs Probus Club Fourth Tuesday of the month at 10am, Jordan Springs Hub. 0402 699 611.

COMMUNITY SERVICES

JP Service Tuesday and Thursday 9am-5pm.

7/458-470 High Street, Penrith.

JP Service Wednesdays. St Marys Village.

JP Service Victor Glanville – 0416 157 668.

Nepean Food Services Delivered meals available to purchase for those over 65 or with a disability.

Call 4733 7200 for details or visit www.nepeanfoodservices.org.au.

Penrith Stroke Recovery Group Third Thursday of the month at 10am, Panthers. 1300 650 594.

MUSEUMS

Penrith Carer Support Group First Thursday of the month.

Headspace. 8880 8160.

Penrith Museum of Printing Sundays from 10am. Penrith Paceway.

0415 625 573 for more information.

Nepean Naval Museum Open Sundays 11am-3pm. 40-42 Bruce Neale Drive. 0411 138 700.

The Nepean Naval Museum opened in 2014 and is the area’s first museum dedicated to the naval forces. The Museum houses a collection of Naval forces memorabilia.

Arms of Australia Inn Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 9am-2pm. 4735 4394. 127 Gardenia Avenue, Emu Plains (Cnr GWH).

A great place to discover the local history of Penrith with artefacts, photos, activities, tours, special events and exhibitions.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous Mondays 6pm. 1300 222 222.

Gamblers Anonymous Mondays 7.30pm. 0433 018 484.

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

Nepean Puffers & Wheezers 1800 654 301.

Penrith Women’s Health Centre Domestic violence support services.

4721 2499.

Relationships Australia Counselling for individuals, couples and families. Domestic violence support group also available. 4728 4800. 340 High Street, Penrith.

Crisis Sexual Assault Service 24/7 support available for any sexual assault that has occurred in the last seven days. 4734 2000.

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Ê The new season of ‘This Is Your Life’ will premiere on Channel Seven this Sunday night at 7pm. Hosted by Melissa Doyle, the first guest is none other than former Olympian Ian Thorpe. Doyle surprises Thorpe during a motivational speech he is presenting at Sydney Olympic Park. Guests and anecdotes include memories from Cathy Freeman, John Howard, Michael Klim, Grant Hackett, Pieter van den Hoogenband, Layne Beachley, Bruce McAvaney, Geoff Huegill and Merrick & Rosso, plus one rival he thought he’d never see again. More episodes are expected to air following the Commonwealth Games.

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Ê The final episode of ‘Neighbours’ will go to air next Thursday, July 28 on 10 and 10 Peach. The monster finale will kick-off at 7.30pm with a plethora of guest stars including Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Guy Pearce, Peter O’Brien, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Olympia Valance, Ian Smith, Daniel MacPherson, Melissa Bell, Paul Keane, Bonnie Anderson and Jodi Gordon. I’m told there will be something for everyone in the final episode. I’ve never watched an episode in my life, but I think I’ll watch this!

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Get Macca’s® TV Guide: July 22–28 Your guide to the week’s television viewing

Friday 22 July

6:00 News Breakfast 9:00 ABC News 10:00 Lucy The Human Chimp (PG) 11:05 Australia: Land Of Parrots 12:00 ABC News 1:00 Mystery Road: Origin (PG) 1:55 The Good Karma Hospital (PG) 3:00 Grand Designs New Zealand (PG) 3:45 Think Tank (PG) 4:45 Tenable 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Movin’ To The Country (PG) 8:00 Agatha Raisin (M) 9:35 Baptiste (M l,v) 10:30 ABC News 10:50 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M)

Saturday 23 July

6:00 Today 9:00 Today Extra 11:30 NINE’s Morning News 12:00 Movie: “All For Love” (PG) (’17) Stars: Sara Rue 1:45 9Honey Queen Elizabeth (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Knights v Roosters *Live* 9:55 NRL: Golden Point 10:35 Movie: “Into The Blue 2: The Reef” (MA15+) (’09) Stars: Laura Vandervoort 12:30 Tipping Point (PG)

7:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 8:00 10 News First 8:30 Studio 10 (PG) 12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 The Living Room (PG) 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 The Living Room (PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M l,s) 9:40 TBA 10:40 Just For Laughs Australia (M s)

11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 18 *Replay* 1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Planet Of Treasures (PG) 3:00 NITV News: Nula 3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Evening Highlights 6:00 Mastermind (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Britain’s Beautiful Rivers (PG) 8:30 Kensington Palace - Behind Closed Doors (M) 9:25 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 19 *Live*

4:30 Emmerdale (PG) 5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 The Hotel Inspector (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:30 Billy Connolly: Great American Trail (M l) 10:40 My Impossible House (PG) 11:45 Hotel Inspector (M)

4:00 STIHL Timbersports (PG) 4:30 Aussie Lobster Men (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars Texas (PG) 6:00 American Pickers (PG) 7:00 Friday Night Countdown 7:30 AFL: Round 19: Richmond v Fremantle *Live* 11:00 Armchair Experts

4:00 The Simpsons (PG) 4:30 Movie: “Adventures In Babysitting” (PG) (’16) Stars: Sabrina Carpenter 6:30 Movie: “The Angry Birds Movie 2” (PG) (’19) Stars: Jason Sudeikis 8:40 Movie: “Jumanji” (PG) (’95) Stars: Robin Williams

4:35 Molly Of Denali 5:00 Our Stories (PG) 5:30 NITV News: Nula 6:00 Bamay 6:40 Arctic Secrets (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Bush Christmas” (PG) (’83) Stars: John Ewart 9:10 Bedtime Stories (PG) 9:20 Through The Wormhole (PG)

3:00 Cheers (PG) 3:30 The Love Boat (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: The Next Generation (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 Football: Crystal Palace v Leeds United *Live* 10:30 Evil (MA15+) 11:25 Star Trek: Discovery (M) 12:20 Home Shopping

12:30 Frasier (PG) 1:30 Seinfeld (PG) 3:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 4:00 Becker (PG) 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 10:30 Charmed (PG) 11:30 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping

4:00 Garage Gold 4:30 Mega Decks 5:00 Celebrity IOU (PG) 6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Stone House Revival 8:30 Rock Solid Builds 9:30 Building Off The Grid 10:30 Lakefront Bargain Hunt

6:00 School Of Rock (PG) 6:30 Operation Ouch! (PG) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:45 Log Horizon (PG) 9:10 Dragon Ball Super (PG)

4:00 Afternoon Briefing 4:30 Friday Briefing 5:00 ABC News Hour 6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 7:40 The Virus 8:00 The Context With John Barron 8:30 Planet America: Capitol Attack Hearings 9:00 ABC News

6:05 The Adventures Of Paddington 6:25 Little J And Big Cuz 7:00 Odd Squad 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 Hard Quiz (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Kill Your Darlings” (MA15+) (’13) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe 10:15 Doctor Who (PG) 11:00 QI (M)

6:00 The Cook And The Chef 6:30 Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas 7:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw 7:30 Food Safari 8:00 Secret Delicious 8:30 Royal Recipes 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK 10:00 Donal’s Meals In Minutes 10:30 The Cook Up

5:45 The Joy Of Painting 6:15 Forged In Fire (PG) 7:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 8:30 The Orville (M l) 10:20 The Cost Of Cyberbullying (M) (In French/ German/ English)

5:30 The Nanny (PG) 6:00 Movie: “Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius” (G) (’01) Stars: Rob Paulsen 7:40 Movie: “Divergent” (M v) (’14) Stars: Shailene Woodley 10:25 Movie: “The Dark Tower” (M) (’17) Stars: Idris Elba 12:15 Supergirl (M)

3:30 Movie: “Alive And Kicking” (G) (’58) Stars: Richard Harris 5:30 Murder, She Wrote (PG) 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 Children’s Hospital (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Trainwreck” (M l,s) (’15) 11:00 Movie: “Hot Pursuit” (M s,v) (’15)

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 rage (PG) 10:30 rage Guest Programmer (PG) 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Agatha Raisin (PG) 2:00 Midsomer Murders (PG) 3:30 The ABC Of Garry McDonald (PG) 4:25 Back Roads 4:55 Landline 5:25 Singapore’s Secret Forests With David Attenborough 6:10 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 Grantchester (PG) 8:20 The Split (M l) 9:20 Mystery Road: Origin 10:15 Capital (M)

Sunday 24 July

6:00 Sunrise 9:00 The Morning Show 11:30 Seven Morning News 12:00 Movie: “The Good Mother” (M d,v) (’13) Stars: Helen Slater 2:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Better Homes And Gardens 8:30 Movie: “The Heat” (PG) (’13) Stars: Demian Bichir 10:55 TBA 12:00 Instant Hotel (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show - Weekend (PG) 12:00 Better Homes And Gardens 1:00 Dog Patrol: Runaway Red Ute (PG) 1:30 AFL: Round 19: Sydney v Adelaide *Live* 4:30 Highway Cops (PG) 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Border Security - Australia’s Front Line (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Toy Story 4” (G) (’19) Stars: Tom Hanks 9:45 Movie: “Ant-Man” (PG) (’15)

6:00 Getaway (PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Today Extra Saturday 12:00 Everything Outdoors 12:30 Arctic Vets (PG) 1:00 Taronga: Who’s Who In The Zoo (PG) 2:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 5:00 NINE News: First At Five 5:30 Getaway (PG) 6:00 NINE News Saturday 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Movie: “San Andreas” (PG) (’15) Stars: Dwayne Johnson 9:45 Movie: “Skyscraper” (M l,v) (’18) Stars: Dwayne Johnson

9:00 Australia By Design 9:30 Studio 10: Saturday12:00 Hunted (PG) 1:45 My Market Kitchen 2:00 Pooches At Play 2:30 Luxury Escapes 3:00 What’s Up Down Under 4:00 Roads Less Travelled (PG) 4:30 Farm To Fork 5:00 10 News First 6:00 Luxury Escapes (PG) 6:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 7:00 Football: Manchester United v Aston Villa *Live* From Optus Stadium 10:00 TBA 11:00 Ambulance Australia (PG) 1:30 Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs

12:00 Seven’s Horse Racing: Caulfield/ Rosehill/ Doomben *Live* 4:30 Special: Meghan & Harry - The Next Chapter (PG) 5:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 8:30 I Escaped To The Country 11:30 The Yorkshire Vet (PG) 12:30 The Fine Art Auction

4:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 4:30 Last Car Garage (PG) 5:00 Big Easy Motors (PG) 5:30 American Pickers (PG) 6:30 AFL: Pre Game 7:00 AFL: Round 19: Western Bulldogs v Melbourne *Live* 11:00 Movie: “Blood Work” (M l,v) (’02)

4:00 Black-ish (PG) 4:30 The Goldbergs (PG) 5:00 Movie: “The Polar Express” (G) (’04) Stars: Tom Hanks 7:00 Movie: “The Next Karate Kid” (PG) (’94) Stars: Hilary Swank 9:25 Movie: “Maze Runner: The Death Cure” (M) (’18)

4:20 Hockey: WA Women’s Field Hockey 5:50 Small Business Secrets 6:20 Strait To The Plate 6:50 NITV News Update 7:00 The Casketeers (PG) 7:30 How It Feels To Be Free (PG) 8:30 The Wrestlers (M l,v) 9:30 Movie: “Belle” (PG) (’13)

3:00 Tough Tested (PG) 4:00 Cheers (PG) 5:00 Escape Fishing With ET (PG) 5:30 Scorpion (PG) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: New Orleans (M v) 10:20 Blood & Treasure (M v) 11:15 48 Hours (M) 12:15 Movie: “Lawless” (MA15+) (’10)

8:30 Neighbours (PG) 10:30 Frasier (PG) 11:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 12:00 The King Of Queens (PG) 1:00 Becker (PG) 1:25 Hunted (M) 3:10 TBA 4:25 TBA 5:35 Friends (PG) 6:25 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:15 Friends (PG)

4:30 Flip Or Flop Atlanta 5:30 Stone House Revival 6:30 Building Off The Grid (PG) 7:30 Escape To The Chateau 8:30 House Hunters USA 9:30 House Hunters International 10:30 House Hunters Off The Grid 11:30 House Hunters USA

6:00 Malory Towers (PG) 6:30 Fierce Earth (PG) 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:00 The Next Step (PG) 9:25 Nova Jones (PG)

4:30 The Breakfast Couch 5:00 ABC News 5:30 ABC News Regional 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 Back Roads 7:00 ABC National News 7:30 Courtney Act’s One Plus One 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:15 Four Corners 9:00 ABC News

6:05 Kangaroo Beach 6:30 Thomas And Friends 7:00 The Adventures Of Paddington 7:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 8:00 QI (PG) 8:30 Live At The Apollo (PG) 9:15 Sammy J (PG) 9:20 The Stand Up Sketch Show (MA15+)

6:00 Cheese Slices 6:30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace 7:30 John Torode’s Ireland 8:30 Jamie’s Food Escapes 9:30 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club 11:30 Ready Steady Cook UK 12:30 Weekend Breaks With Gregg Wallace

4:35 PBS Newshour 5:35 Insight (PG) 6:35 Modern Marvels (PG) 7:30 Impossible Engineering (PG) 8:30 Hoarders (M) 9:20 Time Warp: The Greatest Cult Films (MA15+) 10:55 Colony (MA15+) 12:35 South Park (M) 2:35 NHK World English News

5:30 Movie: “Goosebumps” (PG) (’15) 7:30 Movie: “The Scorpion King” (M v) (’02) 9:20 Movie: “The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor” (PG) (’08) Stars: Brendan Fraser 11:30 Paranormal Caught On Camera (PG)

3:00 Rugby Union: Shute Shield: Manly v Warringah *Live* From Manly Oval 5:00 Movie: “It’s A Wonderful Life” (PG) (’46) Stars: James Stewart 7:30 TBA 10:00 TBA 12:00 TBA 1:00 Home Shopping 4:30 Religious Programs

6:00 rage (PG) 7:00 Weekend Breakfast 9:00 Insiders 10:00 Offsiders 10:30 The World This Week 11:00 Compass 11:30 Songs Of Praise 12:00 ABC News 12:30 Landline 1:30 Movin’ To The Country 2:00 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Live Gala *Replay* 3:40 Rick Stein’s Road To Mexico 5:00 Art Works 5:30 Antiques Roadshow 6:30 Compass (PG) 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 Joanna Lumley’s Great Cities Of The World (PG) 8:30 Mystery Road: Origin (M l)

6:00 Home Shopping 7:00 Weekend Sunrise 10:00 The Morning Show Weekend (PG) 12:00 House Of Wellness (PG) 1:00 AFL: Round 19: Carlton v GWS *Live* From Marvel Stadium 4:00 Better Homes And Gardens 5:00 Seven News At 5 5:30 Sydney Weekender 6:00 Seven News 7:00 This Is Your Life (PG) 8:30 TBA 9:30 Murder In The Outback: The Falconio & Lees Mystery (M d,l,v) 11:45 The Blacklist: Caelum Bank (M) 1:00 Home Shopping

6:00 Arctic Vets(PG) 6:30 A Current Affair (PG) 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Sports Sunday (PG) 11:00 Sunday Footy Show (PG) 1:00 Targa Tasmania 2:00 Children’s Hospital (PG) 3:00 NRL: Cowboys v West Tigers *Live* 6:00 NINE News Sunday 7:00 60 Minutes (M) 8:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 9:20 TBA 10:20 NINE News Late 10:50 The First 48 (M l,s,v) 11:40 Unspeakable Crime - The Killing Of Jessica Chambers (M) 12:35 Targa Tasmania

6:00 Religious Programs 8:00 Good Chef Bad Chef 8:30 The Living Room (PG) 9:30 Studio 10: Sunday (PG) 12:00 TBA 1:15 TBA 2:30 Luxury Escapes 3:00 Australia By Design (PG) 3:30 Destination Dessert 4:00 Farm To Fork 4:30 Taste Of Australia With Hayden Quinn 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Sunday Project (PG) 7:30 Hunted (PG) 9:00 NCIS: Hawaii (M v) 10:00 FBI (M v) 11:00 The Sunday Project (PG) 12:00 Home Shopping 4:30 CBS Mornings

11:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 20 *Replay* 1:00 Motor Sports: ProMX Championships 4:00 Sportswoman 4:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Evening Highlights 5:30 Unsinkable: Japan’s Lost Battleship (PG) (In English/ Japanese) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 London’s Super Tunnel (PG) 9:30 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes: Stage 1 *Live* 11:30 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M l,s) 12:25 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 21 *Live*

4:15 Special: Harry & Meghan: A Royal Rebellion (PG) 6:00 Cities Of The Underworld (PG) 7:00 Border Security Australia’s Front Line (PG) 8:30 Chris Tarrant’s Extreme Railways (PG) 9:30 Mighty Trains (PG)

5:00 Big Easy Motors (PG) 5:30 Storage Wars (PG) 6:00 Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament Of Houses (PG) 7:00 Movie: “Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban” (PG) (’04) Stars: Emma Watson 9:45 Movie: “White House Down” (M) (’14)

10:00 America’s Got Talent (PG) 2:00 Crufts Dog Show (PG) 4:00 Movie: “The Polar Express” (G) (’04) Stars: Tom Hanks 6:00 Modern Family (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Spy” (MA15+) (’15) Stars: Melissa McCarthy 10:00 Hell’s Kitchen USA (MA15+)

4:30 NRL: Women’s First Grade Premiership League 6:00 Power To The People (PG) 6:30 NITV News Update 6:40 Animal Babies - First Year On Earth (PG) 7:40 The Indian Pacific (PG) 10:40 Yothu Yindi Tribute Concert 12:00 Volumz (PG)

4:00 Pooches At Play (PG) 4:30 Cheers (PG) 5:00 I Fish 5:30 Bondi Rescue (PG) 6:30 MacGyver (M) 7:30 NCIS (M v) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 11:15 Star Trek: Discovery (M v) 12:10 Movie: “Angel Has Fallen” (MA15+) (’19) Stars: Gerard Butler

6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 7:30 Friends (PG) 8:30 Neighbours (PG) 10:30 The Middle (PG) 12:00 The Unicorn (PG) 2:00 Friends (PG) 6:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 10:30 TBA 11:30 Friends (PG)

3:30 Mediterranean Life 4:30 Escape To The Chateau (PG) 5:30 House Hunters USA 6:30 House Hunters International 7:30 Good Bones (PG) 8:30 Flip Or Flop 9:30 Zombie House Flipping 10:30 Flipping Virgins

6:00 Malory Towers 6:30 Fierce Earth 7:00 Mythbusters (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness (PG) 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG) 9:00 The Next Step 9:25 Nova Jones 9:50 rage (PG)

4:00 Landline 5:00 ABC News With Auslan 5:30 The World This Week 6:00 ABC Evening News 6:30 The Context With John Barron 7:00 ABC News Sunday 7:40 The Virus 8:00 Insiders 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 Back Roads 10:00 ABC Late News

6:05 Kangaroo Beach 6:25 Love Monster 7:00 The Adventures Of Paddington 7:30 Compass (PG) 8:00 You Can’t Ask That (M l) 8:35 Louis Theroux: Transgender Kids (M n) 9:40 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked (PG)

6:00 Mary Makes It Easy 6:30 Cook Like An Italian With Silvia Colloca 7:00 The Cook And The Chef 8:00 Jack Stein: Inside The Box 8:30 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey 9:40 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club

4:25 Insight 5:25 Life After People (PG) 6:20 Scandinavian Star (PG) (In Danish/ Filipino/ Norwegian/ Portuguese) 7:30 Abandoned Engineering (M) 8:30 UnXplained With William Shatner (M) 9:20 Ascension (M) 11:05 Mums Make Porn (M)

3:30 Say Yes To The Dress UK (PG) 4:30 Full House (PG) 5:30 Movie: “Rango” (PG) (’11) Stars: Johnny Depp 7:30 Movie: “Beverly Hills Cop” (M l,v) (’84) Stars: Eddie Murphy 9:40 Movie: “Beverly Hills Cop II” (M) (’87) Stars: Eddie Murphy

4:35 Movie: “Agatha Christie’s Death On The Nile” (PG) (’78) Stars: Peter Ustinov 7:30 David Attenborough’s Green Planet (PG) 8:40 Movie: “Good Will Hunting” (M l,v) (’97) Stars: Matt Damon 11:10 Chicago PD: A Night Owl (M)

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1:00 Worldwatch 2:00 Motorsport: Superbike World Championship 3:00 Football: Countdown To Qatar 3:30 Football: FIFA World Cup 2022 Magazine 4:00 Trail Towns 4:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Evening Highlights 5:30 Fall Of Japan In Colour (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Worlds Most Scenic Railway Journeys (PG) 8:30 Gone Fishing With Mortimer & Whitehouse 9:30 Cycling: Tour De France: Stage 20 *Live* 2:00 In Therapy (M) (In French)

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12:00 ABC News 1:00 Mum (M l) 1:25 Midsomer Murders (M v) 2:55 Grand Designs New Zealand (PG) 3:40 Think Tank (PG) 4:40 Tenable 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 (PG) 8:00 Back Roads (PG) 8:30 Four Corners (PG) 9:20 Media Watch (PG) 9:35 China Tonight 10:05 ABC Late News

12:00 Movie: “The Perfect Assistant” (M) (’08) Stars: Josie Davis 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Britain’s Got Talent (PG) 10:00 9-1-1: Lonestar (M) 11:00 The Latest Seven News

12:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 1:20 Driving Test (PG) 1:50 Talking Honey (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 9:10 Emergency (M) 10:10 100% Footy (M) 11:10 NINE News Late 11:40 Manifest (M)

6:30 American Dad 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 (PG) 7:00 The 7:30 American Pickers Doc Martin (PG) 8:30 A Simpsons (PG) 7:30 (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Pearl Touch Of Frost (PG) Family Guy (M s) 8:30 First Harbor” (M) (’01) Stars: Ben 10:15 Criminal Confessions Dates Australia (M s) 10:40 Affleck 12:10 S.W.A.T. (M v) (MA15+) 11:15 Mafia’s Family Guy (MA15+) 2:30 Graveyard Carz (PG) Greatest Hits (MA15+) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30

12:00 ABC News 1:00 The Split (M) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Grand Designs New Zealand (PG) 3:45 Think Tank (PG) 4:40 Tenable 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 The ABC Of Sarah Ferguson (PG) 8:30 Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked (PG) 9:30 The Human Revolution (PG)

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 7:30 Highway Patrol Rosemary & Thyme (PG) 8:30 Outback (PG) 8:30 Judge John Deed (PG) 10:30 Wild Bill (M) Opal Hunters (M) 10:30 Jade Fever (PG) 12:00 LPL Pro 11:30 Flesh And Blood (M l) 12:30 Crazy On A Plane (M l) (MA15+) 7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

12:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 1:40 9Honey: The Queen Of Duty (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 8:45 Botched (M) 9:45 My Feet Are Killing Me (M) 10:45 NINE News Late

6:00 ABC Evening News 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30

1:05 Gruen (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 2:55 Grand Designs New Zealand (PG) 3:45 Think Tank (PG) 4:40 Tenable 5:25 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 6:55 Sammy J (PG) 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Foreign Correspondent 30th Anniversary Special 9:00 Louis Theroux’s Altered States: Love Without Limits (M n,s)

12:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 1:15 Getaway (M) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 8:40 Travel Guides (PG) 9:40 True Story With Hamish & Andy (PG) 10:40 NINE News Late

3:00 Living Black 3:30 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:00 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes: Highlights 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Who Do You Think You Are? (PG) 8:30 Insight (M) 9:30 The Truth About Anxiety: Celia Pacquola (M d)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 Friends (PG) 6:30 Neighbours (PG) 7:30 Friends (PG) 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Mom (M d,s) 11:10 Frasier (PG)

12:00 Movie: “Murdered At 17” (M v) (’18) Stars: Susan Walters 2:00 Kochie’s Business Builders 2:30 Border Patrol (PG) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 8:30 The Front Bar (M) 9:30 The Latest Seven News

7:30 Food Safari 8:00 The Chocolate Queen 8:30 Extreme Food Phobics 9:30 Come Dine With Me UK 10:00 David Rocco’s Dolce Homemade

7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Celebrity Letters And Numbers (M) 9:35 Movie: “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” (M) (’11) Stars: Gary Oldman

12:00 Beauty And The Geek (PG) 1:00 Travel Guides (PG) 2:00 Pointless (PG) 3:00 Tipping Point (PG) 4:00 NINE’s Afternoon News 5:00 Millionaire Hot Seat 6:00 NINE News 7:00 A Current Affair (PG) 7:30 NRL: Sea Eagles v Roosters *Live* 9:50 NRL: Knock Off 10:35 NINE News Late 11:05 The Equalizer (MA15+)

7:00 The Simpsons 7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 6:30 Bargain Hunt 7:30 (PG) 7:30 Movie: 7:30 Movie: “The Father Brown (M) 8:30 “Turner & Hooch” (PG) League Of ExtraorMurdoch Mysteries (M) dinary Gentlemen” (M l,v) (’03) (’89) Stars: Tom Hanks 9:35 11:30 Special: The Babes In Movie: “Cuban Fury” (M l,s) The Wood Murder (M v) 12:30 Stars: Sean Connery 9:45 Movie: “Predators” (M l,v) (’10) (’14) Stars: Nick Frost The Fine Art Auction (PG) 7:00 ABC National News 8:00 ABC News Tonight 8:45 The Business 9:00 ABC Nightly News 9:30 7.30 10:00 The World 11:00 The Drum

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:00 TBA 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Shaun Micallef’s Brain Eisteddfod (PG) 8:30 Ghosts (PG)9:30 The Secrets She Keeps (M l,v) 11:30 The Project (PG) 12:30 The Late Show (PG)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Country Life For Half The Price 8:30 Fixer Upper 9:30 Restored 6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 New Tricks (PG) 8:40 The Closer (M) 9:40 Rizzoli & Isles (M v) 10:40 Law & Order: SVU (M s,v) 11:40 Chicago PD (M)

3:05 Going Places With Ernie Dingo (PG) 3:35 The Cook Up (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy!

(PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes: Highlights 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 New York - The City That Never Sleeps (M) 8:30 Jack The Ripper (M) 9:30 Too Close (M)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 4:30 Star Trek: The 6:00 Bamay 6:30 NITV 7:00 The Simpsons Friends (PG) 6:30 Next Generation (PG) News Update 6:40 (PG) 7:30 Movie: Neighbours (PG) 8:00 5:30 MacGyver (PG) Extreme Africa 7:30 42 “Kong: Skull Island” (M) 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 NCIS: Los The Big Bang Theory (M s) To 1 (PG) 8:30 Yokayi Footy (’17) Stars: Tom Hiddleston 11:00 Frasier (PG) 12:00 Angeles (M) 10:20 Blood & 9:25 She Shears (PG) 10:50 9:55 Movie: “Planet Of The Home Shopping Treasure (M) 11:15 Evil (M) Yalukit Wilam Ngargee (M l) Apes” (M v) (’01) 7:30 Anh’s Brush With Fame (PG) 8:00 Art Works (PG) 8:30 Last Night Of The Proms (PG) 10:00 Sydney Symphony Orchestra Live Gala

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 8:30 Old Home Love 9:30 Unsellable Houses 10:30 Backyard Envy

6:30 Antiques 6:30 That 70’s Show Roadshow 7:30 Death (PG) 7:00 Young In Paradise (PG) 8:40 Sheldon (PG) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Movie: “Beverly Hills Poirot (M) 10:40 Law & Order: SVU (M s,v) 11:40 Antiques Cop III” (M l,v) (’94) Stars: Roadshow Eddie Murphy

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:10 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Hunted (PG) 8:45 The Cheap Seats (PG) 9:45 NCIS (M v) 11:30 The Project (PG)

4:30 Star Trek: The 6:30 NITV News 7:00 The Simpsons Next Generation (PG) Update 6:40 Extreme (PG) 7:30 Family Guy 5:30 MacGyver (PG) Africa 7:30 Colonial (M s) 8:30 Ramsay’s Hotel Hell (M l) 9:30 Ramsay’s Combat (PG) 8:00 Spirit Talker 7:30 NCIS (M) 8:30 Bull (M) 10:20 48 Hours (M) 12:15 Kitchen Nightmares USA (MA) (M) 8:30 Over The Black Dot Home Shopping 11:30 Hell’s Kitchen USA (M l) 9:00 Feeding The Scrum

12:00 Movie: “The Grim Sleeper” (M v) (’14) Stars: Macy Gray 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens (PG) 9:00 An Audience With Adele (PG) 10:30 The Latest Seven News

7:00 Pawn Stars (PG) 4:30 Emmerdale (PG) 7:30 The Simpsons 5:00 Coronation Street (PG) 8:30 Family Guy (PG) 5:30 Escape To The Country 6:30 Bargain Hunt (PG) 9:00 American Dad (M) 9:30 Pizza Classics (MA15+) 7:30 Heartbeat (PG) 8:30 Lewis (M) 10:30 Bancroft (M v) 10:05 Family Guy (M)

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz: Going Forth (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

7:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 7:30 NITV News Update 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown (M) 8:30 Taskmaster (M) 9:25 PEN15 (MA15+)

6:30 That 70’s Show 7:10 Jeopardy! (PG) 8:00 Eating Plants 7:00 Andy And The 6:00 ABC Evening (PG) 7:00 Young 7:35 NITV News America 8:30 Rick Band 7:30 Spicks And News 7:00 ABC Sheldon (PG) 7:30 Update 7:40 8 Out Of Stein’s Mediterranean Specks (PG) 8:00 National News 8:00 China Tonight 8:30 ABC News Would I Lie To You? (PG) 8:30 Escapes 9:40 Come Dine With 10 Cats Does Countdown (M,s) Movie: “Executive Decision” (M) (’96) 10:10 Movie: “The 8:35 Craig Charles: UFO Adam Hills: The Last Leg (M) Me UK 10:10 David Rocco’s Tonight 8:45 The Business Sentinel” (M v) (’06) Conspiracies (M) Dolce Homemade 9:15 Blunt Talk (M l,s) 9:00 ABC Nightly News

12:00 ABC News 12:30 National Press Club Address 1:40 Media Watch (PG) 2:00 Parliament Question Time 3:00 Grand Designs New Zealand (PG) 3:45 Think Tank (PG) 4:45 Tenable 5:30 Hard Quiz (PG) 6:00 The Drum 7:00 ABC News 7:30 7.30 8:00 Gruen (PG) 8:40 Shaun Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M) 9:10 Aftertaste (M l,s)

7:00 Horrible Histories (PG) 7:35 Lost In Oz (PG) 8:00 Kung Fu Panda: Legends Of Awesomeness 8:25 The Legend Of Korra (PG)

3:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 3:30 Letters And Numbers 4:00 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes: Highlights 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France: Evening Highlights 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:30 Savings Lives At Sea (PG) 8:40 The Queen’s Guard: A Year In Service (M) 9:35 24 Hours In Emergency (PG)

5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 6:00 Bamay 6:40 NITV Friends (PG) 6:30 7:30 NCIS (M) 10:20 News Update 6:50 Neighbours (PG) 8:00 LA’s Finest (M v) 11:15 Extreme Africa 7:40 Through The Wormhole (PG) Formula 1 France Grand Prix The Big Bang Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld (PG) 11:00 8:30 Living Black (PG) 9:00 I, 12:15 Home Shopping 2:15 Frasier (PG) Blood & Treasure (M v) Sniper (M) 10:00 Atlanta (M)

7:30 Food Safari 8:00 7:00 Andy And The Earth Cycle 8:30 Hairy Band 7:30 David Bikers Go North 9:30 Attenborough’s Micro Monsters 8:25 George Clarke’s Come Dine With Me UK 10:00 David Rocco’s Dolce Amazing Spaces 9:15 Homemade Restoration Australia

12:00 Movie: “An Officer And A Murderer” (M s,v) (’13) Stars: Gary Cole 2:00 Criminal Confessions (M) 3:00 The Chase UK (PG) 4:00 Seven News At 4 5:00 The Chase Australia (PG) 6:00 Seven News 7:00 Home And Away (PG) 7:30 Kylie vs Bee Gees (PG) 8:30 The Good Doctor (M) 10:30 The Latest Seven News 11:00 Autopsy USA (M)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:30 Entertainment Tonight 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Hunted (PG) 8:40 Have You Been Paying Attention? (M) 9:40 Kitty Flanagan Smashing (MA15+) 11:10 The Project (PG)

6:00 House Hunters International 7:00 House Hunters USA 7:30 Boise Boys 8:30 Home Town 9:30 House Hunters Renovation

6:30 Antiques 7:00 Young Sheldon Roadshow 7:30 As (PG) 7:30 Movie: “Clash Time Goes By (PG) Of The Titans” (M v) 8:50 Midsomer Murders (M) (’01) Stars: Mark Wahlberg 9:30 Movie: “300: Rise Of An 11:00 Chicago Fire (M) 12:00 Footy Classified (M) Empire” (MA15+) (’14)

12:00 Dr Phil (M) 1:00 TBA 2:15 Entertainment Tonight 2:30 Farm To Fork 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) 3:30 My Market Kitchen 4:00 Everyday Gourmet 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful (PG) 5:00 10 News First 6:30 The Project (PG) 7:30 Neighbours Series Finale (PG) 9:00 Law & Order: SVU (MA15+) 10:00 TBA

3:35 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 4:05 Jeopardy! (PG) 4:30 Letters And Numbers 5:00 Cycling: Tour De France Femmes: Evening Highlights 6:00 The Cook Up With Adam Liaw (PG) 6:30 SBS World News 7:35 Billion Pound Bond Street (PG) 8:30 Death Of An Icon: Marilyn Monroe (M) (In English/ German)

6:00 House Hunters 5:00 Frasier (PG) 6:00 3:30 The Love Boat 6:40 Extreme Africa International 7:00 Friends (PG) 7:30 (PG) 4:30 Star Trek: 7:30 Going Places With House Hunters USA Neighbours Series The Next Generation Ernie Dingo (PG) 8:00 Off Country (PG) 8:30 Movie: (PG) 5:30 MacGyver (PG) 7:30 Finale (PG) 9:00 The Big Bang 7:30 House Hunters 8:30 Celebrity IOU (PG) 9:30 My NCIS (M v) 8:30 Bull (M) 10:30 Theory (PG) 9:30 Seinfeld “Boiling Point” (M l,v) (’93) Lottery Dream Home (PG) (PG) 11:00 Frasier (PG) Seal Team (M) Stars: Wesley Snipes

7:30 Food Safari 8:00 7:00 Andy And The Plat Du Tour 9:00 Band 7:30 Spicks And Nigella Feasts 9:30 Specks (PG) 8:30 Would I Lie To You? (PG) 9:00 Come Dine With Me UK 10:00 David Rocco’s Dolce Gruen (PG) 9:35 Shaun Homemade Micallef’s MAD AS HELL (M)

6:30 That 70’s Show 7:35 8 Out Of 10 Cats (PG) 7:00 Young Does Countdown Sheldon (PG) 8:30 (M l,s) 8:30 Dark Side Of The 90s (MA15+) 9:25 The Movie: “Chronicles Of Riddick” (M l,v) (’04) Stars: Vin Diesel Obesity Myth (M l) 10:30 Betraying The Badge (MA15+) 10:50 Young Sheldon (PG)

6:30 Antiques Roadshow 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Paramedics (M) 9:30 New Amsterdam (M) 10:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 11:30 House (M)

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1. The Australian $10 note features Banjo Patterson on one side, and who on the other?

2. Niles Crane is a character on which popular 90s TV show?

3. What is the only country that displays the Bible on its national flag?

4. The ‘girl in the pokla dot dress’ was an eye witness in which

infamous assassination in the United States?

5. What kind of alcohol is made from grapes?

6. At what age did Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix all die?

7. Which country hosted the first Olympics in 1896?

8. How many signs are there in the Zodiac?

ANSWERS 1. Dame Mary Gilmore 2. ‘Frasier’ 3. Dominican Republic 4. Robert F Kennedy 5. Wine 6. 27 7. Greece 8. 12

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AQUARIUS

PISCES

ARIES

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JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

APRIL 21 TO MAY 21

This week you’ll be reliably unpredictable and consistently inconsistent! Love, loyalty, cooperation and compromise are the New Moon buzz words, as one half of you wants to snuggle up close with someone special. While the other half longs to be footloose, fancy-free and spontaneously solo. Try to find the sweet spot between cosy companionship and invigorating independence. But resist the urge to be an Aquarian provocateur who is deliberately controversial.

New Moon week is the ideal time to ditch bad daily habits and start afresh. Work, health, fitness and food choices are the main areas where you need to make some long overdue changes and adjustments – the sooner the better. Try to release pent up Piscean frustrations via a chat with a close confidante or a trusted family member. Spending some quality time with your favourite four-legged friend (in the great outdoors) will also help to lift your spirits.

Have you been waiting in the wings or sulking on the sidelines Rams?

Remember that expansive Jupiter is transiting through your sign (which only happens every 12 years). So spring into action – wake up, explore, experiment, take a calculated risk and make some noise! Be inspired by fiery birthday actress Helen Mirren (who was born on July 26, 1945), “If you want to go make your mark in the world, you’ve got to go out and do it.

Don’t be shy, be adventurous.”

This week the stars favour home and hearth, as the New Moon and Mercury highlight your domestic zone. It’s a good time to clean and de-clutter your living space or tackle an overdue DIY project. Venus (your power planet) also links up with Jupiter, so Bulls can expect a busy and bamboozling time.

Prepare for some very short timelines.

You don’t work well when other people try to hurry you, so have the confidence to cruise at your own preferred pace.

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Family relationships and close friendships look complicated, as loved ones debate a wide range of controversial topics. If you have a problem that’s bothering you, don’t over-think things. Instead, let your intuition be your guide. Wisdom for the week is from birthday great, psychiatrist Carl Jung (who was born on July 26, 1875), “Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakens.”

You’ve been talking about saving for something big (like a car, holiday, home deposit or renovations) for a while. With the New Moon in your finance zone (and impulsive Jupiter, Mars and Uranus aspects), resist the urge to be extravagant with cash and careless with credit. In an uncertain economic climate, be a canny Crab who is cautious with money. Plus do an inventory on your inner wealth, as you nurture your self-esteem and consolidate your core values.

With the Sun, New Moon and Mercury charging through your sign, you’ll go to extremes this week as the planets press your ‘Let’s overdo everything’ button. So your motto for the moment is from birthday great Mick Jagger (who has four planets in Leo), “Anything worth doing is worth overdoing.” But resist the temptation to be a right royal bossy-boots, especially when you don’t get your way.

Rather than being pushy, try being charmingly persuasive instead!

Mercury (your patron planet) forms difficult aspects with Mars, Uranus and Saturn, so you’ll feel argumentative, restless and/or stressed. The New Moon and Mercury light up your solitude zone, so you’ll also feel like being on your own. Privacy and self-reflection are paramount, and activities like meditation, contemplation and yoga are recommended. Your mantra comes from birthday great Kate Bush, “There’s an awful lot you learn about yourself when you’re alone.”

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SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 21

DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

This week looks rather shambolic, as the Venus/Jupiter square disrupts your daily routine and Saturn stymies domestic harmony. And your patience will wear thin with stressed work colleagues, frustrating family members, unpredictable friends or annoying acquaintances. For some Scorpios, a rushed romance could see you jump from the frying pan straight into the fire! So slow down, calm down and focus on the journey rather than the destination.

There’s a Venus/Jupiter square, so you’re keen to communicate and exaggerate. However, if you say or do the first thing on your mind (especially involving friends or finances), you could find yourself regretting your haste.

With the Sun, New Moon and Mercury activating your adventure zone, you’re keen to head off on an overseas trip, an interstate interlude or a weekend getaway. But be careful your spontaneous spirit doesn’t land you in unexpected trouble!

The New Moon stimulates your intrigue zone, so no secret is safe as you uncover clues and pick up on cues that other people miss. Be careful what you unearth because you could stir up problems from your own lessthan-perfect past. Lust and loot also loom large, as you work through issues involving trust, intimacy, shared possessions or joint finances. The weekend looks frustrating when Mercury and Saturn slow communication, frustrate plans and stymie progress.

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Change makes us grow.”

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oving house can be an anxious time for everyone. It is important to make sure the move is as stress-free for your pets as possible as they don’t understand why everything in their environment is changing. Moving can lead to pets going missing (in search of their previous home territory) or behavioural changes. Like the rest of us, pets need a little extra TLC at moving time. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to make their move easier.

Before the move The most important thing to consider is – plan ahead! As soon as you know you’ll be moving, you can start taking some simple steps with your pet or pets in mind. Keep your pet’s routines, (like feeding and walks), the same. Treat them with the same level of attention you would normally give them.

Visit your veterinarian a couple of weeks before moving. If you are moving out of area, ask that a copy of your pet’s history be forwarded to the new veterinarian, including vaccination

and desexing certificates. Also update your new address in the microchip database and arrange a new tag for their collar.

The day of the move Many people choose to leave their companion animals in a boarding facility on the day of a move. This is a good idea and gives you one less thing to worry about while the move is happening. If your animal is staying with you during the move, confine them to one secure room so that they cannot escape while people are going in and out of the house.

Leave them in a quiet area with their familiar possessions. It is a good idea to bring the travel carrier out a few weeks before the move so your pet can adapt to it before travel day. Pack your pet’s belongings last. Do not wash bedding until a couple of weeks after the move, so they have something familiar smelling in the new house.

At the new house Remember that the new house is always going to be an unfamiliar environment for your pet and they will need to get familiar with

it at their own pace. Try to not release them in the new house until it’s as quiet as possible, for example after the removalists have gone.

For cats, you should confine them to one room in the house for a couple of days with a comfortable bed, a familiar blanket and toys, a litter tray, and food and water, and spend plenty of time with them. Over the next few days, allow your cat to explore their surroundings supervised. For dogs, ensure that all boundary fences and gates are secure in their yards.

Lastly, remember to make sure that you update your pet’s new address details on the microchip register and on their ID tag on their collar – so if they do get lost then they can be safely returned.

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people came to believe eating late causes weight gain whereas it’s the fact they have deprived themselves during the day of nutritious food, which has led to an overconsumption of energy before bed.

By eating filling, nutrient dense meals consistently during the day, you won’t be as hungry so that when you get home from work you choose smaller portions, crave healthier foods over fatty foods and are able to say no to high energy snacks and meals as you have been fed well throughout the day.

Challenge yourself to eat two meals before 2pm that contain a wholegrain, lean protein, healthy fat and plenty of fruits and vegetables. An example of this could be two eggs on two multigrain pieces of toast with avocado and mushrooms. I can guarantee that at dinner and after dinner you’re less likely to eat as much and more likely to choose better.

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Everyone requires a different amount of food to function based on their weight, how much muscle they have, their age, their gender and their activity levels. When someone eats more calories than their body requires throughout the day, they store the extra energy as fat.

The timing of when you eat matters and can lead to weight gain due to other reasons.

By skipping breakfast, or eating less during the day, your hunger hormones can cause overeating or “binge” eating near dinner or before bed. This is why

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Teams for businesses has allowed remotepersonal workers to ing, tourism, culture, charity, chat, video conference and collaborate.

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• It includes cloud storage which allows you to create a Team.

You could have a Team for each family member.

Channels are like folders within Teams enabling you to organise your data further. It can then be shared internally and externally via links.

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Teams does have a few limitations. Group meetings are restricted to 100 Charity partner for the participants event is for a maximum of 60 minutes, and cloud storage is limited to 5GB per person. Anyone with a Microsoft 365 account has a more powerful version of Teams. This version allows meetings of 300 people for up to 30 hours. It allows for the recording of meetings, video and audio calls, as well as having from page 3 tool. a Continued powerful transcription If you haven’t had a play with Teams, it is certainly worth a look. Itwith is theOlympic ideal solution foresight to discuss sports for theasfamily store their documents such divingtoand water polo whether securely in University the cloud. they could work with the in Almost weekly, a distressed delivering pathway opportunities.” person approaches us to Mr Bali said the State Government recover their precious files had overseen trade non-trade from and a failed hard drive. apprenticeships and traineeship Creating a Teamcomand mencements plummet by more than half storing these in the cloud in the past 10 years dozens TAFE wouldwith avoid this. of Access to NSW teamsbeing is available on campuses across either sold all platforms, including off or repurposed.

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There Club. will be extraordinary expenditure in Workers More at www.wexpo.com.au that spending, but it is likely there will be next year as well!

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“This is a legacy educational asset for the people of Blacktown City. This is not a cash cow for the State or WSU to sell off to put money into ‘other’ projects outside Blacktown City.”

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savings goals or be underinsured.

You are much more likely to achieve your financial goals if first of all you are aware of your spending habits and secondly in control of them. In the last few years there are a number of software programs that help to identify and track how much you spend and what you spend your money on.

Once you have identified what you are spending your money on, you are in a better position to determine what aspects of your Melissa Wu you participating the to recent SAS spending would in like continue and those you’d like to reduce and develop a realChallenge series. istic budget.

One of the keys to an effective budget is directing your discretionary spending to the areas that you deem most important and reduce or better still eliminate the spending that offers little or no value to your life.

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A spokesperson for WSU said Western Sydney University has a long and proud history at the Nirimba campus and the surrounding Nirimba Education Precinct.

“Western Sydney University is committed to a strong educational presence in Blacktown – continuing to optimise its course offerings at Nirimba to ensure it best meets the current and future educational needs of the local western Sydney community,” the spokesperson said.

Education precinct future in doubt

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f you are anything like me and have a love of our great Australian country and rural towns and villages, then I suggest you read on as I rule the thumb over the New South Wales splendour of Yass.

As the mass exodus from our major cities continues around the country, some of our larger rural cities and towns are certainly getting some attention.

Yass sits just over an hour’s drive from the nation’s capital and a very straight forward 2.5 hours from Sydney, and is certainly getting some well-deserved notice of late.

Although there are endless jokes about the town being a variant of “Yes” it is more likely that it is a Ngunnawal word “Yhar” which reputedly meant “running water”. It was colonised with the help of explorers Hume and Hovell while on their expedition between Sydney to Port Phillip in 1824. In fact, if you are a seasoned walker you can rediscover part of their route between Albury and Yass. The track is around 440 kilometres long so best to prepare.

Anyway, I am not here to give you a history lesson, I just want to share with you the good word on some of what makes Yass a destination to say yes to.

The Globe Inn – will take you back in time to an era when accommodation houses were all about style, warmth and comfort. Originally built back in 1847 servicing the town as an Inn, the ballroom became notorious for all the major events in the town so its walls have many stories buried within. Owners Julia and Charlie de Nanteuil are invested in providing their guests with the ultimate experience when visiting and that shines through as soon as you meet them. The rooms have of course been updated over the years and the comfort level is superb with all the rooms having their own personalised charm. However, it is the essence of the building and its history that seems to radiate through the property as a whole. It’s captivating to be honest and when you stay here you will certainly feel it, I guarantee. You don’t get to experience places like this in the bigger cities, as most have been demolished for blander versions of what was so special back in the day.

Take time to relax in the cheerful rear garden. The massive front veranda is also a special spot that requires your attendance at some point during your stay. You also might like to take a moment reflecting on the day’s activities while you sip on one of the local cool climate wines by the roaring open fire in the main dining room’s sitting area.

Breakfast is an absolute treat as well and Julia certainly delivers the goods here. Fresh fruit and granola compote with poached pears welcomed me on my stay, followed by good old country style bacon and eggs with some

added special extras. The Globe Inn is the place to stay when you visit Yass, so make sure it’s on top of your list.

Yass is steeped in history.

Tootsie Café and Gallery – well straight up I have to say, if you are feeling a little flat and need something to brighten your day Tootsie will certainly do that! Wow, I just love it here.

It’s like every colour imaginable has found a place in this restored old service station.

In fact, it was one of the first service stations between Melbourne and Sydney on the old Hume Highway and surely saved a few travellers from running empty over the years.

Purchased in 2013 by Cayla and Chris Pothan they went about bringing the building back to its former glory. With passion and creative love and a lot of man power the building was restored to its former glory including the return of the Art Deco façade that had once stood impressively. Cayla, who is an artistic soul, has absolutely put her creative stamp all over the premises and the results just make you feel a little magical from the moment you enter.

Besides the kaleidoscope of colour throughout, there are artworks and eclectic pieces placed thoughtfully throughout the whole premises. To be honest you could easily spend a few hours here trying your best to take it all in. I know I have to return as I failed!

Oh, apart from the artistic offerings here, I forgot to mention it is also the coolest little café. Here you can snack on an array of savoury or sweet jaffles and an absolutely creative twist to many choices of hot or cold drinks. To finish off though, you have to try one of the 24 flavours of gelato or maybe rip into a super sundae that will take that happy feeling to the next level!

Yazzbar – is going to rock your world, well it’s definitely going to put a swing in your step, that’s a certainty! The coolest venue in town, beyond any shadow of a doubt with the combining factors of, delectable delicacies that focus on local produce, the region’s best

Visiting Tootsie is a must on a trip to Yass.

cool-climate wines and available spirits, mingled with live music that has showcases genres including, blues, jazz and the occasional surprise performance.

Relative new owner and mistress of the funky feel and vibe Deb Hamilton took over from original owners Harvey Walsh and Penny Carlisle just 12 months ago and is taking what was a high set bar to even greater altitudes and that comes from Harvey himself who I had a fantastic conversation with during the evening. In fact, that is another of the alluring components of Yazzbar, the people that you meet there. I honestly don’t think I could have had a better experience. The alfresco area had a warmth about it even if the temperature said otherwise. The tapas style cuisine and the perfect pizza menu will certainly satisfy the appetite. The wines, sublime! The garnish on the cocktail so to speak, had to be the care, commitment and conversation I had with the dude of dudes behind the bar! Just ‘Jack’ as he

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enrith continues to make more sporting history, with Caddens teenager Aliyah Nasio becoming the first local rugby player to be named in the Open Schoolgirls National Merit 7s Team.

The talented 16-year-old from the Western Raptors was selected in the prestigious side after representing New South Wales at the 48th Australian Schools Rugby Championships earlier this month.

Held at Knox Grammar College in Wahroonga, teams from around the country took part with Aliyah’s NSW Opens team going

through the entire tournament undefeated.

Following the four-day carnival, a presentation was held where Aliyah learned of her selection in the Open Schoolgirls National Merit 7s Team.

“I felt so proud, not only for myself because I worked so hard to achieve this honour, but also for my family – especially my Mum who has sacrificed so much getting me to games and training sessions. Without her this wouldn’t have been possible,” Aliyah told the Weekender.

Making the moment even more special for the Year 11 Kingswood High School student is she becomes the first player from the Penrith area to make the team – not bad for someone

whose only been playing rugby for a touch on three years.

“For an area like Penrith that isn’t a big rugby union area, it is such a great honour,” Aliyah admitted.

“I must thank the Australian 7s set-up at Rugby AU, where I have been in the system for over a year now. They’ve helped developed my skill, speed, and work ethic to go to this level I’m at right now.”

But it isn’t just rugby union Aliyah is successful at, she’s also reaching great heights in rugby league.

Aliyah’s been playing with the St Marys club since she was five-years-old and has even recorded some unique history with them also.

“I was the first ever female to get my 10-year service up for my club, and also the first girl to make the Sydney West Schools Rugby League Team in primary school, which I was then playing in a boys team,” Aliyah said.

“I am going through the same selection criteria at the moment for the U16s NSW Schools Rugby League Team, and hopefully I can make that side as well.”

Whether it’s rugby union or rugby league, Aliyah Nasio is a name you will be hearing plenty of in the next few years, there’s no doubt about that.

“I want to go as far as I can. And with hard work and the support of my family, the sky’s the limit,” she said.

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ith COVID and flu cases soaring this winter, the Wanderers have teamed up with the NSW Government to help keep safety front of mind for western Sydney communities.

The partnership features Wanderers A-League star Tomislav Mrcela as well as members from the Wanderers community to deliver important health messages to football fans in English as well as Croatian, Arabic, Mandarin and Sudanese (Ma’li).

NSW Minister for Multiculturalism Mark Coure said the campaign taps into the power of sport to connect with people on the need to help protect themselves from illness.

“Everyone looks up to sports stars no matter their background or the language they speak, which is why this partnership is so important,” he said.

“When people see someone like Tomislav doing the little things to keep himself fit, healthy and safe they will want to do the same. This is especially important for younger people who aspire to be like him on and off the football field.

“To have these messages communicated in multiple languages too is a great way to make sure everyone can be engaged with during the campaign and showcase that sport truly can be a powerful way to unite and bring people

from all different backgrounds together.”

Wanderers CEO Scott Hudson said the team was pleased to be partnering with the State Government to speak directly with passionate football fans about the importance of staying safe this winter.

“The Wanderers represent a multicultural and diverse region, so it is very important for us to be able to assist in helping our community and encouraging them to take the simple steps to reduce our risk of illness,” he said.

The videos, which were released on social media last week, encourage football fans to be team players and practise safe behaviours like staying up to date with COVID-19 and flu vaccinations, staying home when unwell and wearing a mask in crowded places.

Mrcela said he was proud to be featured in the video.

“As leaders in our western Sydney community, it is very important that we play a role in raising awareness of current health messages that affect our loyal members and fans,” the defender said.

“I am proud to be part of the NSW Government’s Little Things campaign and hope that it can help protect our loved ones.”

The campaign has been translated into 22 languages and highlights the simple steps people can take to help reduce the risk of illness and to protect loved ones and local communities. For more information about vaccinations, visit nsw.gov.au.

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After playing in the season opener, the Thunder then plays its four Sydney Showground Stadium matches, starting with the Adelaide Strikers on December 16; Brisbane Heat on December 27; the Sixers on January 8; and Perth Scorchers on January 13.

The Thunder returns for its second match in Canberra on January 19, where it will take on the Melbourne Renegades.

Thunder batter Jason Sangha, who recently re-signed with the club, said he expected

crowds would flock to the fun and excitement of the green team’s home matches after the last couple of “crazy years” that were brought on by the pandemic.

“There was a couple of pretty crazy years of COVID, and we haven’t had the chance to play at [Sydney] Showground Stadium like we would have,” he said.

“As far as us getting games back at the Showground, it lets the fans of western Sydney to come out to watch us.”

Trevor Bayliss’ men will complete its regular season at the MCG with a match against the Melbourne Stars on January 25.

Channel Seven will televise 45 BBL matches – including all Finals – of this summer’s 61 games. Each game will once again be available on Foxtel and Kayo.

Tickets for this summer’s WBBL and BBL matches go on sale to the public on August 18, with Thunder BBL memberships available soon.

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The Sydney Thunder will open the 12th BBL season on December 13 against the Melbourne Stars at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

It will start a competition in which the highly anticipated BBL draft – allied with a season that’s been shortened by 10 days without losing any games – is expected to draw some of the world’s most exciting playing talent in the League.

The Thunder’s draw includes four home matches at Sydney Showground Stadium, while western Sydney fans can also travel across town to cheer on the men in green for the SCG leg of the Sydney Smash – the club’s fiercely contested derby against the Sixers.

The Thunder will then help ignite the New Year’s Eve fireworks at Albury’s Lavington Sports Ground by hosting the Hobart Hurricanes on December 31.

With the last two BBL seasons impacted by COVID, this summer’s schedule allows Thunder fans throughout the state with numerous opportunities to get to a match and cheer on their team.

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Jasmine is raising the bar Talented gymnast continues to collect accolades as her career grows in stature NATHAN TAYLOR

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t’s been a whirlwind few years for Mulgoa teenager Jasmine Footit.

Not only is this gymnastics sensation collecting an assortment of medals at every tournament she enters, but she’s also the latest recipient of the Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Senior Sports Star Award.

The 17-year-old has been doing women’s artistic gymnastics for the past nine years. For the first four years she trained at the Penrith YMCA in Jamisontown before moving to Sydney Academy of Gymnastics in the Hills.

In 2019, Jasmine was named the All Round Level 8 State Champion and finished first on Vault at the Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne.

At the start of 2020, she competed at the Aloha Gym Fest in beautiful Hawaii and finished first overall, including first on Beam, Floor and Vault.

Jasmine qualified for the Australian Gymnastics Championships in 2021 and took home a Bronze medal for Floor and Vault, and a Gold medal as part of the NSW Level 9 winning team.

In April this year, the talented St Marys Senior High School student competed at the State Gymnastics Championships at the Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre in Rooty Hill.

Jasmine Footit is this week’s Penrith Valley Sports Foundation Senior Sports Star Award.

Jasmine was declared the Level 9 Senior State Champion, and placed first on Vault and Floor, as well as first overall.

From this event, she qualified for the Australian Gymnastics Championships on the Gold Coast, which was held in late May. Jasmine won the Gold medal on Vault, Silver

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Jasmine’s feats over the past three years have been nothing short of extraordinary and a bright future in the spectacular sport of gymnastics is just about assured.

Nominated by her mum Naomi, Jasmine

Footit’s Senior Sports Star Award is all thanks to sponsor Penrith Panthers Leagues Club.

If you or you know someone who has achieved in their chosen sport, send in your nomination to Penrith Valley Sports Foundation. Nomination forms are available at www. pvsf.org.au.

Around The Grounds BASKETBALL: Penrith have continued their incredible run of form, winning back-to-back games in Round 15 of the Waratah 1 Youth Men competition. On Saturday, Penrith torched the Newcastle Falcons 96-61, with Jaedyn Fetui-Fa’Amoe notching up 20 points. On Sunday morning, Penrith faced off with Bankstown and got the job done 83-71. Jonah Pares led the way with 17 points. The Panthers will look to keep their winning streak alive when they take on the Inner West Bulls on Sunday at Ryde X Basketball Stadium. Meanwhile, Penrith’s Waratah 1 Youth Women had a mixed weekend. On Saturday, they defeated Newcastle 67-60, while on Sunday they narrowly went down to Bankstown 108-99.

They’ll take on Sutherland this Sunday morning.

AFL: The Penrith Rams have been left embarrassed, smashed 103-37 by Southern Power in a catch-up round of the AFL Sydney Platinum Division. Mitchell Stevens was the only bright spark for the Rams, booting four goals in the heavy defeat.

The Rams will hope to bounce back when they return home to Caddens Oval to play Balmain on Saturday morning. Meanwhile, the Penrith Ramettes enjoyed a strong win over Southern Power 45-8 in a catch-up round in the AFL Sydney Women’s Division Two competition. The Ramettes will aim for back-to-back wins when they battle the UNSW-ES Bulldogs on Saturday.

RUGBY LEAGUE: Round 16 of the Sydney Shield and Ron Massey Cup competitions took place last weekend, with St Marys enjoying a mixed weekend. In the Sydney Shield, St Marys scraped home against the Sydney Roosters 26-24. In Ron Massey Cup, St Marys went down to the Kaiviti Silktails

28-18. Next Saturday, St Marys will take on Penrith Brothers in the Sydney Shield, while the Ron Massey Cup team have a date with the Glebe Dirty Reds.

RUGBY UNION: The Penrith Emus have suffered one of their worst losses of the season, belted by the Tuggeranong Vikings 50-5 in Round 12 of the John | Dent Cup. The Emus will continue their quest for their first ever victory when they return to Nepean Rugby Park this Saturday afternoon.

AFL: The GWS Giants have suffered one of their worst losses of the year, belted by the third-placed Brisbane Lions by 40 points in Round 18 of the AFL. After injuries and COVID ripped through the Lions last round, the Queenslanders managed to turn things around in big way last Saturday with a 99-59 victory at Manuka Oval in Canberra. The Giants, who are struggling for form, will travel to Melbourne this Sunday afternoon to play Carlton at Marvel Stadium.

FOOTBALL: The Western Sydney Wanderers have confirmed the departure of James Troisi following the conclusion of his contract at the club. Troisi joined the Red & Black at the start of the 2020/21 season and went on to make 41 A-League appearances over two seasons.

FOOTBALL: Wanderers stars Alexia Apostolakis and Sheridan Gallagher have been named in the extended Young Matildas squad ahead of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup Costa Rica 2022.

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op level basketball may be coming to the Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre next season, with Penrith Basketball Association set to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to be included in the 2023 NBL1 East competition.

NBL1 East replaced Basketball NSW’s Waratah League this year, with Penrith choosing not to be part of the inaugural season due to financial and logistical restraints.

But with stadium upgrades at the Cambridge Park facility complete and COVID in the rear-view mirror from a business standpoint, Penrith Basketball believe the time is now to pounce on the growing popularity of the sport in the local area.

“The Association will submit our EOI to Basketball NSW (BNSW) in early August,” Penrith Basketball Manager, Leonie Moore confirmed to the Weekender.

“We are confident we meet the criteria in place for the NBL1 to be offered a License.

This includes many things such as statisticians, score table officials, referees, game day procedures and live stream etc.”

There are 12 teams competing in the 2022 NBL1 East competition this season, with no teams from western Sydney on the bill.

Penrith currently leads the Waratah 1 Youth

Men competition, while their Youth Women’s team are fighting for a spot in the playoffs.

Moore said she would love to see the club’s talented Youth League players advance their basketball careers with Penrith.

“It is a matter of competing in the highest level BNSW competition that we can and we have a very talented group of players moving through the Youth League rank and junior

representative programs. It would be great to retain these players and create the pathway for them,” she said.

“The icing on the cake would be to have players who left in 2022 to play NBL1 elsewhere return to Penrith, however we understand that this may not happen, and we support their decision on this.”

It’s understood BNSW is keen on adding

several new teams next season, with Penrith considered a strong chance for inclusion in 2023.

“Playing NBL1 is not that much different to playing in the Waratah League in the past, however the professional approach to the competition with websites, live streaming and game presentation is definitely an improvement,” Moore said.

Penrith Basketball will submit an EOI for inclusion in the 2023 NBL1 East.

We’ll support you to live life well.

When living in your own home is no longer an option, you’re most welcome to make our home yours and live in safety and comfort.

Residential care is a natural next step in life for thousands of Australians every year. With us, your life continues on your terms – you decide when to get up, eat, socialise and relax.

We’ll arrange the services important to you

Every resident is unique. We’ll work with you to create a personal care plan for your exact needs. Those needs will be met by our team of carers, lifestyle officers, spiritual and wellbeing coordinators, registered nurses, and any specialists needed.

Dedicated to quality care

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

We’re for people, not for profit

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

Visit our home with a tour

Our Thornton Park home is conveniently located just North of Penrith CBD in a quiet residential area. We’ll be happy to arrange for a tour, please ask when you call.

Thornton Park Residential Care

1800 958 001 sccliving.org.au

72-78 Empire Circuit, Penrith WW47152 WW47152